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24.01.2022 So I promised some pictures of my recent work quite a while ago now! This work is a little different to my State of Eden aesthetic. It is me experimenting with different concepts now that I have my own studio and can spread my wings a little bit. I have a number of flowers, seed pods and leaves drying in my studio and I am documenting some of them as they dry. I love the form and shape of this Anthurium through all it’s stages of life. I have added a few pics of the d...rying process. This flower is still in my studio (8 months of drying). I think it just gets more beautiful as it contracts and breaks down. This piece has been created with paints I have made from different types of Australian clay and overlaid with pencil. The artwork has a dry textured feel that evokes the Anthurium’s final stages as a flower. The piece is - #1. The original of this work is available in my studio and I will be offering very limited edition prints also (ranging from A2 to A0 in size). It is a largish artwork, approximately A1 in size (84cm x 60cm). If you are interested in knowing more please direct message me. Stay safe and well xx. #melbourneartist #flowerlifecycle #returningtoearth #hiddenbeauty #anthurium #naturalpaints #everlasting #australianart @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more
23.01.2022 I am very lucky to have a dear friend who has set up life drawing sessions for her close friends in her lounge room each month. I love the comfort of a small group and we always have great conversations while we draw . Here are some 5 minute and 20 minute sketches from one of our recent sessions. If you would love to learn how to draw the human face and figure I have a Faces & Figures drawing course starting next Thursday (20th) in my studio in Albert Park. The class size... is small and the program is tailored to beginners but would also suit intermediate drawers. The course is 4 or 5 weeks long - 4 weeks is $75 and 5 weeks is $110. The fifth class will involve a live model and is a tutored session. This is a good option of those who are interested in life drawing but not feeling confident to start untutored classes (as most of them are). All materials and paper are provided. If you are keen, more information and the link to book is in my events page Feel free to message me with any questions too. See more
20.01.2022 If you have ever wanted to try life drawing the Royal Academy of Arts have a free online session. All from the comfort of your own living room! I will be doing this for sure.
17.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums out there (refer to second pic )!! You make the world go round I created some little mini cards for a friend who is a floral artist Nature Art by Elsa Thorp. She worked tirelessly the last four days creating stunning flower arrangements for lots of local mums and I feel blessed my cards are included with her beautiful work. Feet up now Elsa!! To all my lovely followers, if feel like treating yourself I have 20% ...off on my website with the code MUMLOVE . This will be valid for another week. If you can’t find something you have seen at a market just message me #mumsmaketheworldgoround #mumlove #australianartist #australiannatives #flowerart #stateofeden @ South Melbourne, Victoria See more
15.01.2022 As life slowly returns to normal I have being working on another new piece. Putting down the first layers of water colour paint. Can you guess the Australian native?? (swipe for close up) MARKET UPDATE: I will have my studio open this Saturday 20th June, 9-1pm for the Gasworks Farmer’s Market (limited numbers at a time in studio). I will also be at the Mornington Market weekend after next (@craftmarkets ) Sunday 28th June, 9-2pm. Can’t wait!!!!!!!! Xx #australiannativeflowers #botanicalart #banksia #hakea #melbourneartist #australianart #nativeflowerart #guesstheflower @ Gasworks Arts Park
13.01.2022 A little more of my original artwork. These pieces are approx A4 in size and explore the period post the prime of life. Each ‘design’ is issued in 5 original editions, emphasising the hidden beauty and the individuality of experience during this declining stage. The process starts with a print made with natural homemade paints (created using Australian clays) and a foam cutout of the design. The print outcome is very different each time which influences the approach I... take to finishing the piece. Different mediums, techniques and colours are used on each of the 5 editions. Each piece connected but also individual and beautiful. I am hoping to add a gallery to my website of all my original art in the next few months but for now will post here as I finish artworks. Of course you are welcome to view in my studio as the lockdown relaxes! I will also have new prints being added shortly. Look forward to sharing the process on those too. Xx #australianartist #artexploringlife #hiddenbeauty #melbourneart #theindividualexperience #celebratelife #newart #gasworksartspark Gasworks Arts Park See more
11.01.2022 20% OFF STOREWIDE . So very sad today’s Little Beauty Market was cancelled. I am dreaming of happy market days right now and Little Beauty Market was always guaranteed to be awesome. All markets are obviously cancelled for the next month or two at this stage but my online store is always here. As a thank you to all my followers I would like to offer 20% OFF STOREWIDE for the rest of March. This matches the offer I often run at markets. Just enter BACKTONATURE at the ch...eckout to redeem your 20%. Free shipping too! . I am a little slow at getting all my product online so if you have seen something at a market that is not online please message me. It is available and I will have it ALL online soon!! Work in progress... . First pic is of me is in the first stage of some foliage pieces for a friend’s product range I usually start with a wash of watercolour with my botanical pieces but I use paint not pencils. Loving these pencils though - Derwent Inktense . #littlebeautymarket #melbourneartist #australianart #australiannativeflowers #fineartprints #animalprints #printsforthehome @ South Melbourne, Victoria See more
08.01.2022 So it’s been a very busy week of packing prints and cards but it feels good to be on top of things! Life can be overwhelming at times so I say let’s all take the time to celebrate something we are winning at this weekend - comment your win below (even if small! ). . If you are in the Port Phillip area, I am at a small, boutique pop-up at Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne and tomorrow (swipe for details). Right on Station Pier I am joined by some fabulous local makers: MA...Dproducts Spoonz Seven Creeks Pearls Little Dreamer . Come and say hi #portmelbourne #melbournemarkets #beaconcovemarket #melbournemade #melbourneartist @ Station Pier, Melbourne Cruise Ship Terminal See more
08.01.2022 I have recently being inspired by the lifecycle of our natural world - in particular flora. I have posted a before picture and a several months later picture of the same flowers. Although absolutely glorious in the first picture, I love how the flowers have dried out and stiffened and become even more structural in the second. Resilient and comfortable in the skin they're in. I also love the parallels I can draw between the flowers and myself as I age, haha. I have several pieces that I am working on (and some that I have finished) inspired by this exploration. I am looking forward to sharing photos of this work you in the coming days!
06.01.2022 The Faces and Figures drawing course starts tonight! Registration closes at 7.30pm. Come and learn to draw in my comfortable and inspiring studio.
05.01.2022 The countdown is on! Two days until my first Faces and Figures drawing course begins and I am excited!! Can’t wait to share skills and tips on portrait drawing and capturing the human form - including the dreaded foreshortening of limbs (it’s really not too hard to grasp I promise). If you are interested in coming along the link to bookings is on my event page (plus a lot more detailed info). You will be given reference material of all the skills you have been taught s...o you can continue to practise at home. All materials and paper are provided. Feel free to message me if you have any questions . #drawingcoursemelbourne #lifedrawingmelbourne #gasworksartspark #albertpark #southmelbourne #learntodraw #getcreative #loveart #dosomethingforyourself #chaseyourpassion See more
