Sleeveface Lovers

I am a long-time sleeveface fanatic - and here's a brand new video version from the Rannel Theatre Group's show Flhip Flhop... Gotta love this dancing!

Christine Harvison

Today I finally picked up my three lovely little oil paintings by the artist Christine Harvison. This is an excerpt from the catalogue:

"The landscape of stored observation is recalled and recreated by the artist to retell the felt experience of journeys undertaken. The palette voice echoes a sense of isolation through mnemonic colour references that transport between space and place, here and there, past and present."

I can't wait to get them up on the wall at home, and Christine and I discussed today whether or not they should be behind glass. I love the texture of the brushstrokes to be apparent, and don't want to lose that feel behind glass. Or perhaps they can sit in a wooden box frame, with no glass..... Hmmm.....What do you prefer I wonder?

Plantlife

Well the dog thought all her Christmases had come at once when the cloud cleared up and we headed out for a photo shoot. I am collecting references for new prints, and today was a great day to do it. I chatted to the lady that owns the wattle tree above, which is in spectacular bloom, and she told me they just fall over sometimes. She thinks it's long past it's use-by date, so I'm glad I got to see it's possible final flowering. I love the pale grey leaves against the bright yellow blossoms - I wonder if I can make it work on fabric?

Winter work

The days are short, but the hours slip past so quickly....

Clockwise from top left:

Dusting the fireplace

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Braving the beach for wintry walks

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Preparing for Fashion Exposed

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Photographing trees

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Printing silk scarves

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Sending butterfly brooches

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Sketching fallen leaves

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Researching vintage china patterns

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Collecting handmade doilies

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Brisvegas

I've just spent 3 lovely days in Brisbane, meeting with my stockists, walking along the river, and enjoying yummy food experiences! Also got to catch the Finders Keepers, at the beautiful Old Museum building, which was full of handmade goodness. The weather was perfect for walking around the city, and making little excursions to West End, Southbank, Paddington, New Farm and James Street. Brisbane in winter really rocks!