Going Soft and Plush.

I've just created some custom printed fabric with both of the original That Vintage birds illustrations.  I am super excited and a little nervous for this project - it is all currently in my mind and a few little sketches in my notebook, but for the most part, I'll be winging this idea!
I cannot wait to get the fabric and the other bits and pieces, begin playing around and hopefully, fingers crossed, my new idea works and I can share it with you all!

Warmly Captured.

A little while back, I was lucky enough to have a shoot done of my art work by the talented duo Clint & Bethanie. 

It was a lovely warm afternoon in the dining room of my home, sipping on wine and cider, nibbling off a little cheese board that I whipped up, talking about our lives and travel, plus having my art work professionally captured in its truest state.
I am so impressed with how the photos look - they are spot on, true to the proportion and composition of the drawings, colours and feelings.  Soft and delicate, sensual even!

I am still holding on to these drawings for a little while longer as I am waiting to hear back about a submission I put in for.  I am keeping my fingers crossed, holding tight on to my lucky charm and putting positive vibes out to the universe!
Even if my submission doesn't get accepted, the experience and result of having these drawings captured by two of my very talented friends, is certainly one that I'll look back upon fondly!

Releasing the Fledgling.

Something I have always wanted to experience is the feeling brought on by my drawings, my artwork, being loved and appreciated by people other than my immediate family and friends.  I guess you could say that I have achieved this with That Vintage - but I think this goal is more about the raw side of my creativity - the drawings on wood, not the finished jewellery product.

With saying that, I have embarked on one of my goals for this year - gearing up my drawings ready for sale online.  My great friends Clint & Beth from Clint & Bethanie Photography and Film, came around yesterday afternoon to do a photo shoot of the drawings I have had banked up for over six months now.  I trust these two, their work is immaculate, intimate and of the highest quality - I am pretty keen to work with them again in the very near future!
Stay tuned for when the artwork fledglings will be released into the online world!

A Break From The Norm.

At the moment, I have a lot of built up creative energy - sure, I could channel it into some new design pieces for That Vintage (and I will, don't worry!) but today I felt like I needed to do something for me.
Something for my soul.
I was flicking through my (rescued) albums of artwork on my new iMac (R.I.P PC) and was inspired by myself (if that is even possible?!) to revisit a style of illustration that I use to do a lot of - mixed collage and line ink drawing.
And the above - "The Angle of Flora" - is the end result...
Please click on it for a closer look, the middle is not a smooth join because of the collage background and layering of papers... regardless, I am happy with how it has turned out.
And I feel good.
My soul feels good - I feel like a release has occured!