Collage & Mixed Media
My torrid love affair with paper continues…
A Handmade Gift
I made this picture frame for Stevie’s birthday. I’ve had it in mind as something I’d like to make for my shop, so this is the prototype I suppose. He seemed to really like it, so that’s good! Read the full story…
Finders Keepers
I’ve just finished working on a poster & postcard design for The Finders Keepers’ Melbourne Art & Design Market being held in April. As sometimes happens, the direction I initially took was shelved, in this case it was in favour of a collage-based design… Read the full story…
Messy Desk
I’ve just popped by to say hi! Things might be a little quiet ’round these parts for the next couple of weeks as I’m busy preparing for my shop opening, but I shall be back soon, blogging like there’s no tomorrow. What are you doing this week? Read the full story…
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…
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…
Quick! Where are My Scissors & Glue?!
Trips to the post office are not normally this thrilling… The response to the Paper Chase has been huge – 19 parcels of paper so far, & more to come. Hooray! Here’s what I picked up this morning…it was like Christmas Day… Read the full story…
Still Chasing Paper…
I am absolutely floored by the response I’ve had to The Paper Chase. I’ve already received 6 packages – 5 of them arriving super-fast from the US. This project means so much to me, not just because I love paper… Read the full story…
Who Knew Paper Could Be This Exciting?
Well, actually, I knew…& I’m not the only one out there with a serious paper fetish. I’ve kind of lost count, but we’re up to over 50 participants in The Paper Chase now (from 7 different countries), with over 10 people already… Read the full story…
Paper Chase Continued…
Wow!!! The Paper Chase Project has exceeded my wildest expectations – not that I actually had any expectations really, it was kind of a spur of the moment thing. So far, I have 44 people (from 5 different countries)… Read the full story…
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…
Super-Duper Mega April Giveaway!
I have been totally remiss when it comes to my “monthly” giveaways…I think I’ve only had one since I started my blog last October. Today I’m making good on my promise & launching a Super-Duper Mega Giveaway… 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 Collage a Day
In an effort to kick start my creativity for the new year, I’m committing to making a collage a day for at least two weeks. Take a look at my enticing box of papery goodness…old letters, receipts, maps, books… Read the full story…
I Love Paper
10mm wide strips of vintage paper, waiting to be collaged. My friend’s comment when he saw me painstakingly cutting them: “You’re insane”.
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…