Art Express features the work of HSC art students from around NSW. There is always so much variety and so many ideas, its well worth a visit. Currently its showing at the Art Gallery if NSW until 9th April. I was so impressed with this years exhibit I thought I'd take some time and go through looking at each artists I particularly liked. Starting with Prudence Bell:
Her work is based around fractals and she has created some really beautiful images. Some of the work seems to have a resin or a thick orange/brown varnish underneath that has then been painted over. Other than that I dont know how she did it, but they are lovely to look at.
His new website for weddings, events and family portraits will hopefully be up and running soon (my job, better get onto it.) But in the meantime you can check out his photography blog here.
- Always a fan of Geninne's work. She has three gorgeous nautical prints available. I think when we finally get a place of our own I'm going to treat myself to one of her prints.
- I just love these little stones covered in crochet work. They become a mix of sea urchins, shells and smoothed pebbles -all the things I love to go hunting for on the beach. My only problem with these little guys from knitalatte is that you buy a photo of them, not the actual pebbles. But I guess postage would be a bit on the high side for a bunch of the real thing.
- This beautiful bowl edged in gold leaf reads: 'The deepest waters flow with the least sound'. From paloma's nest.
- Another lovely handmade dish this time by raedunn.
- Original 10x8 fishing boat print from creative monsoon. We came across these boats while on a walk in the English countryside last year. Great texture.
Valentine's is nearly here! If you haven't been dropping hints about flowers and chocolates better start quick! I've just finished another love themed card, probably a bit late for this Valentines Day but it would still work well for anniversaries etc. It's based on one of those word search games. So I thought I'd have a look at other word themed Valentines gifts.
- Creative Monsoons new 'Find Love' card. 14.5cm sqaure (approx 5 3/5inch)
- All you need is love - or one of these fun prints from theloveshop.
- L.O.V.E LOVE, that word, shown beautifully as a set of four mixed media artworks by cathynichols. Stack them as a square or horizontally, or however you like.
- Love is forever with these lovely balsa wood tags from perchpapiers.
- Spell it out with these great little 'be mine' badges by forknspoon.
- Awwww... this cute little freezer bag from inklore will not only ease bumps and bruises but show how much you care.
a) Four places that I go over and over: Well six months ago in London that would have been boring places like the post office and bank. But now I can say... the beach, the garden center, the giant shopping center down the road and the thai restaurant round the corner.
b) Four people who email me regularly: My mum, my sister, the ad manager, the editor.
c) Four favourite smells: chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, coffee
d) Four places I would rather be right now: Venice, the beach, eating a pizza, a boat on the harbour.
e) Four TV shows I watch: the news??
f) Last four books I read (and a rating out of 5): 'Friends Like These' by Danny Wallace 4/5. 'Taking Flight' by Kelly Rae Roberts 2/5. 'The Creative Entrepreneur' by Lisa Sonra Beam 3/5. 'Gustav Kilmt Landscapes' by Stephan Koja 2/5.
g) Last four movies I watched (and a rating out of 5): Yes Man (5/5 very funny) Ratatouille (5/5 best movie in ages) 28 Dresses (3/5) Devil Wears Prada (5/5)
Send the questions with your answers to someone you've not heard from in a while :)
- 'Lucky charm' 3/4" (2cm) pendant 50% OFF - ONLY US$12.50 at etsy
- 'Love Bird' necklace 1" (2.7cm) charm on a ribbon chain - perfect little Valentine's gift wit 50% OFF - ONLY US$22.50 at etsy
- Square 'Dragonfly' necklace with ribbon chain 50% OFF - AU$39.50 at creative monsoon
- 'Holiday Dream' pendant of beautiful matching beaded chain - AU$59.50 at creative monsoon
- 'Dragonfly' 1" across charm on white ribbon. 50% OFF - US$22.50 at etsy
- 'Lucky' square pendent on black ribbon. 50% OFF- only AU$39.5o at creative monsoon
- 2.5 x 5.5cm pendant 'Together" on blue ribbon chain. 50% OFF - AU$44.50 at creative monsoon
- 'Take Flight' pendant. 50% OFF- ONLY US$22.50 at etsy
- 'Wish' beautiful square pendant on a white shell chain. 50% OFF - AU$54.50! At creative monsoon.
