Art
Arty things I make
I Love…Shuzo Ikeda
Shuzo Ikeda 1922-2004 Japanese Printmaker… Read the full story…
The Holiday Season is Sneaking Up…
…& I’m not very organised so far. I’ve learned from experience that if you don’t have your inventory & marketing plans for the holiday season well under way by mid-year, it’s time to start panicking. Am I the only one who’s always disorganised… Read the full story…
You Win Some, You Lose Some…
Packaging design I did last year that, for one reason or another, didn’t get to see the light of day. Here’s your chance, little illustration, bask in the sunshiny glory of blog exposure!
Remember Me?
It’s been a long time between drinks, as they say…about 5 months in fact. I’ve been cloistered away for so long, working on design projects, that I feel like I’ve dropped off the face of the earth as an artist & that Magic Jelly has faded… Read the full story…
It’s the Little Things…
Way back in ’07 I blogged about my childhood tin of plastic treasures that I called my Little Things Box. I had an old toffee tin crammed with tiny trinkets that I treasured & traded – much like the tin Amelie finds. I still collect little toys… Read the full story…
Long Time No Blog!
Hello Strangers! I can’t believe I haven’t posted since last September! Wow, that time went fast… Dang it, I missed the holidays & the new year… I think I needed a Blog Break. Any of you who are also independent artists or crafters… Read the full story…
Print Giveaway – Tell Me About Your Shoes!
I was so happy with the Favourite Shoes print that I made another edition in my favourite colour combo du jour – red & pale blue – & it’s now for sale in my Etsy shop. It’s difficult to decide which edition I like best, but I’m really in love with… Read the full story…
New Gocco Work
Here’s the new work I’ve just finished for the Gocco Exhibition at the Here Gallery in October. It’s all been bundled up & shipped off now. I made the Favourite Shoes print in an edition of 50 & it will be available in a boxed portfolio with prints… Read the full story…
I Haven’t Been Swindling Your Paper – Honest!
Can you believe it? It was in July that I started the Paper Chase! Some of you may have been wondering if I was ever going to make & send the promised collages, or that maybe I’d skipped town with all that paper. Well, fear not, I’m still here… Read the full story…
May I Rant About Digital Art Please?
I’ve started digitally “inking” the sketch from my last post in Illustrator & thought you might like to take a look at my progress. You can see from the scan of the original sketch (acting as template) that I’ve made a few adjustments… Read the full story…
Aaahhh…Fresh Sketchbook!
First page of new Moleskine…
The Great Paper Chase
I’ve been busying myself making new small-format originals for a mega-update of my Etsy shop & thought I’d list the first four pieces yesterday & then post about them here in my blog this morning – & guess what? Read the full story…
My Passionate Love Affair…
…with paper continues… I’ve just given myself blisters from cutting hundreds of little paper shapes for a new collage I’m making. Someone needs to invent scissors with fur-lined handles. Fake fur of course… Read the full story…
Sneak Peak
Here’s a little preview of two new Gocco print designs I’m working on. Both involve quite a bit of colour & detail, using four screens each, so I’m having lots of fun (make that headaches) working out the colour separations.. Read the full story…
Just Finished!
Pan Drives a Volvo Ink & Pencil drawing & Collage. 6×6″ He’s looking a little sad or wistful… I really love the mellow colours of the vintage paper strips.
A Magical Paintbox of Infinite Possibility
I was digging through some old work today & came across this ‘volley’ I did for a game of Photoshop Tennis. If you’re not quite sure what Photoshop Tennis is, the basics are that someone makes a picture in Photoshop… Read the full story…
Gocco Mania & Other Stuff
Etsy asked me to write a Gocco article for their blog, The Storque, & you can read it right here. Just a brief rundown of the plethora of Goccoed items available on Etsy, & some links to Gocco resources as well… Read the full story…
Etsy Shop Update
I’ve been busy updating my Etsy shop with a few new things. Firstly, I’ve started listing my range of coasters which I’m selling individually for $6.00, two for $11.00, & four for $20.00. There are a lot more designs… Read the full story…
Endings & Beginnings
Well, yesterday was my birthday & I waved goodbye to my 30s. I also just happened to finish my current sketchbook the same day (I rip through at least one a month) & my new scanner was delivered. So put it all together… Read the full story…
Before & After
People sometimes ask me about my photo manipulations – how much of them is real, & how much is digital trickery. I thought I’d post a few before & after pics…I don’t know about you, but I find them interesting to look at… Read the full story…