Taking Flight

Angel

2012-01-21T09:00:00.000+11:00

I use 2 fragrances and they are Coco by Chanel and Angel by Thierry Mugler, my absolute favourites. Just stumbled across this gorgeous TV Angel advert staring the lovely Eva Mendes, that's her singing too!

Uncommon Blues - love this idea!

2012-01-20T14:03:00.000+11:00

I can't wait to get this set, I just love the idea, that old masters used similar blues in their paintings.

Acrylic Paint Review

2011-12-22T16:27:00.003+11:00

Golden Paints have to be my most favourite acrylic paint, here is a great review on the range that Golden Paints offers.

WYANNE - Can of Worms mixed media painting

2011-12-14T17:26:00.001+11:00

Here is another great mixed media video by WYANNE. I love how she uses all different mediums on the one piece of art.

a FREE online workshop coming soon!!!!

2011-12-10T13:39:00.001+11:00

Doodles Unleashed: mixed media techniques online workshop
Explore painting, doodling, collage, creative lettering and drawing stylized faces with the lovely Traci Bautista

Register here (I have :D)

Beauty Pressure

2011-12-06T07:30:00.000+11:00

heART Exchange Swap

2011-12-05T13:40:00.001+11:00

In November I took part in this wonderful international heART Exchange Swap. This is what I created for my swap partner in California USA:

and this is what my swap partner created for me:

For those who have never taken part in swaps its great fun! I've done a few now and I have never been disappointed once :)

Supplies Me Course : Week 7b

2011-11-20T19:40:00.001+11:00

Meant to post this piece earlier, anyway here it is :)

Materials used : Neocolor II, Dabbers Paint, Copic, Pitt Pen, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol

Supplies Me Course - Week 7

2011-11-11T20:16:00.001+11:00

I had so much fun creating this piece :)

Materials used : Dappers Acrylic Paint, Copic Markers, Inktense and Prismacolor pencils.

Love this idea

2011-11-10T12:24:00.001+11:00

The International Children's Gallery is an online portal showcasing the creative work of children. You can upload artwork by kids 0-13 and participate in a community that celebrates the 'act of creating'. What a great idea for children - be sure to check it out!

My daughter just submitted this piece of art she has been working on, while I've been doing the Supplies Me Course.

Supplies Me Course - Week 6 Mixed Media

2011-11-08T22:04:00.001+11:00

Materials used : Neopastels, Copic, Prismacolor pencils, Pitt Pens, Distress Stains, Liquidex ink in Aqua brush.

i HEART drawing

2011-11-03T18:24:00.003+11:00

Another awesome class by the awesome Jane Davenport ;)

Midnight in Paris!

2011-10-28T08:00:00.000+11:00

I recently went to see this movie and I must say I can't wait for it to come out on DVD so that I can add it to my collection! It was a gorgeous movie, loved the panoramic scenes of Paris. It was a funny movie, what else would you expect with Owen Wilson :) totally loved it and hope you get a chance to see it soon too! Au Revoir

Pernilla's Journey

2011-10-27T17:38:00.002+11:00

In January 2012 I plan to make 2 quilts for the first time! with the help of my best friend Nathalie. We have chosen fabric from the gorgeous collection called Pernilla's Journey by Tina Givens. Follow this link to view the whole collection, which I must say will be too good to use ;)

Supplies Me Course - Week 6 Pastels

2011-10-17T05:30:00.000+11:00

Materials used - Prismacolor pencils, Dabbers, Studio Basics Stick Pastels, Copic markers

Supplies Me Course - Week 5 Mixed Media Assignment

2011-10-16T19:41:00.002+11:00

Materials used - Copic markers, prismacolor pencils, inktense pencils, dabbers, ranger ink, H2O sprays, Tattered Angel sprays, Posca marker - white.

Supplies Me Course - Week 5

2011-10-07T12:31:00.002+11:00

"There once was a girl who loved to party"

Materials used: NeoColor II, Prismacolor pencils, Inktense pencils, Gamsol, Fiber Paste, Sharpie and Copic.

How to : Photograph Your Art the Right Way

2011-10-03T13:44:00.000+11:00

"As an artist (other than a photographer) you are required to take pictures of your art in order to submit your art digitally for exhibitions, presentations and for promotional purposes," read more by following this link - How to Photograph Your Art the Right Way

Supplies Me Course - Week 3

2011-10-01T19:02:00.000+10:00

Ok, my 3rd assignment in this great course was to learn how to blend faces, here is my homework result.

Big Kids Magazine

2011-09-30T10:24:00.002+10:00

My 8yo daughter received a really good school report this week, so as a surprise (she doesn't know it yet) I've subscribed her to this fantastic creative magazine, and I'll know she will be so excited when she gets it! Be sure to check it out here and for a personal review on it visit Mel's blog here

BIG Kids Magazine: First Flight Sept 30th 2011 from Jo Pollitt on Vimeo.

How cool is this!

2011-09-29T08:38:00.000+10:00

MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

BIG GIVEAWAY and Update from WYANNE

2011-09-28T09:18:00.000+10:00

Supplies Me Course - Week 2

2011-09-23T18:17:00.001+10:00

Here is my finished assignment for Week 2 :) hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Love this idea!

2011-09-20T16:02:00.003+10:00

I totally love this idea, be sure to check it out - Peerless Watercolors Book

Supplies Me E-Course - Week 1

2011-09-17T18:00:00.001+10:00

Here is my completed homework assignment for Week 1 (using Gesso) It felt so good to finally paint after a very long dry spell :)

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

xx

Everafter (named after the movie)

Here is my daughters take on the assignment for this week.