Sydney Weekend

I just came back from a glorious four days away in Sydney. On Thursday night I had a print in an exhibition in Manly, which was kind of the main reason for the trip. The rest of the days were spent walking to Surry Hills, visiting the Botanic Gardens, the Opera House, eating delicious Spanish tapas and browsing the art gallery. On the last day we returned to this playground especially for me to conquer the giant rope pyramid (I really wanted to climb it on the first day but I was wearing a skirt, the second time I went back there were too many kids on it...). There I am on the top of it, I'd fly back just for this. PS. I want that turtle fountain!!

Monday Night

Last night I invited some close friends and family to help me celebrate the completion of the thesis that I have been writing this year. 

Just to give you a brief run down, my research revolved around digital design simluating hand-made image making techniques. I asked myself about the benefits of adding nostalgia to current design aswell as the fascination people have with the past. My practice ties in strongly with these ideas; although my illustrations are digital, I always aim for them to appear one off and unique. I embrace the natural imperfections that come with working by hand.

As part of my research I also set up a display of some of my current work. Dad helped me make the tressle table legs, the table top is an old door that I painted and then lined with ply wood, and the accessories are all bits and pieces from my home. 

Thanks everyone so much for your support and encouragement, it means so much to me. pip xx
 
 

Happy Birthday Irving Baby!

Irving Baby has just turned 20, happy birthday! To celebrate, they gave 20 Adelaide creatives a lamp each to adorn / embellish / remodel / paint / sew / glue...etc as they chose. The opening night was last month, but they are still all on display in store. This is what I did to the lamp I was given:

Carrier Pigeon!

One of my most recent illustrations. This will be available as a limited edition print in a few weeks to come. Oh, I can already see this hanging in a kids room, too cute.

It's the idea that counts...

I couldn’t help but share this little drawing of mine. I came across it as I was flipping through my sketch book the other day. It’s the initial concept sketch of my unicorn illustration…cracks me up everytime! Have a happy Tuesday! x

Window Kitties at Irving Baby!

Hello!

As some of you might know, a couple of months ago I was so lucky to have won a competition sponsored by Posca Pens! I was required to reproduce my submitted illustration onto Irving Baby's shop front window using Posca Pens. I received a huge prize pack of pens and a voucher from Irving Baby too. Yay!

Irving Baby is a really cool shop, its pretty much an Adelaide icon. I've been shopping there since I can remember, so I felt quite honoured to be given this opportunity.

I was a bit nervous before starting actually, normally I dont have people watching me whilst I draw. It was also a bit daunting looking at the huge window and making the first mark. I soon relaxed into it and even stopped occasionally to wave at passers by and have people take photos of me from the outside of the window with their phones. I was really happy with how it all turned out, I want to draw on my windows at home now but I dont think my landlord would like it...

Here are a few pics from the experience aswell as a youtube video. If you're around Adelaide, go take a look! The Kitties are always changing, depending on the time of day and the amount of light streaming in. See ya! x

Spring Cleaning

The start of Spring has brought about a sudden urge to de-clutter and to get organised. The past few days of sunshine have reminded me that Summer is just around the corner, I need to get cracking! Tomorrow, I’m starting with a trip to Bunnings, keep you posted! xx