Self Indulgent Outfit Post

I could have come up with a way better title for this post but I am simply lazy today. Whoops! It's been raining and absolutely freeeeeeezing here in Melbourne. Did I mention how much I love the cold? I do, I really, really do! I am a much better dresser in Winter than in Summer. So to commemorate my bit of effort in playing dress up yesterday, here is an outfit post. I know, don't worry. I promise this whole outfit post thing won't become a regular thing. I don't want to scare any of you lovely readers away with more over-the-top cheesy smiles and awkward poses.

Oh and on another whole random note, my sister and I bumped into Matt Preston today! We were at Andrew's Hamburgers and were the only ones there. Of course we were too shy to ask for photos so we ended up standing there star strucked like two dorky girls. Oopsy!

Sunday afternoon activity

I spent the afternoon making some crushed paper fruits and preparing for my classes. See that book there? It's such a cute book and I am going to read it to the little kids before we make those funky fruits. I've been experimenting with fun crafty projects for my kids classes at Harvest and this fruity project is just one of it. Looking at it now, I think all it needs is a little basket so all the fruits can sit in it nicely. What do you think?

Apart from fruit making, I had a nice afternoon nap and watched a really trashy movie too. I shall not embarrass myself by telling you what movie it is. Haha. let's just say it's one of those romantic comedies!

Thursday at Harvest

For my kids class, we started a new term with a patchwork elephant! All of us tore lots and lots and lots of coloured paper and made our own little collage piece before cutting it up and turning it into an elephant. I must admit, it got way too messy and paper went everywhere. But the kids enjoyed themselves so that's what's the most important!

The evening was a lot more peaceful, with the adults coming in to learn all about watercolour painting. I got a whole table full of packaged foods and everyone had fun ( I hope! ) painting away. It's more of an introduction, first class, getting the hang of it kind of thing. Come this week and the next, we will be stepping it up a level and making our own recipe paintings. I'm excited to see what recipes those clever ladies have chosen. Can't wait for Thursday!

By the way, thank you for all the nice things all of you have said about my new studio space.
I know I love it! So unreal! : )

First day at my new studio

It's official! As an artist, I've officially moved into my very first rented studio! I now share my studio space at Harvest Workroom with the talented ladies of Harvest Textiles, Peter Barrett and also Emily Green! This is kind of a huge thing for me. Having a studio space as compared to working from home, it's really a big luxury. But I think this works for me. I've tried working from home in the past. It just doesn't feel right. I get so lazy and distracted and working is generally really slow. There's always the housework to do and dinner to cook. Yesterday while I unpacked my stuff and settled right in, I managed to finish sketching 3 commissioned drawings! Reply almost all my emails, take some photos, do a blog post and even prepared for today's kids and adult classes! Now, that in my opinion is so much more efficient!

PS: See that little vase of red flowers? Emma and Jess got them for me! It was sitting on my desk when I arrived. How cute are those ladies!

MARKit favourites

A few of my favourites from Sunday's MARKit market. So many creative makers selling such beautiful stuff. I had to fight the urge to not want everything. Seriously!

( From Top to bottom: Douglas and Hope, Michi Girl, Beci Orpin, Oktoberdee, Pocket Carnival, Third Drawer Down, Emily Green, So Little Time Co, Wendy June, Victoria Mason, Little Lamb Designs, Michi Girl )