here are some “works in progress” i am busy scribbling for a group exhibition happening in johannesburg (10-29 February). the art of happiness : 13 taking place at the bamboo centre in melville, will feature 13 illustrators from various parts of the country…
i am slowly getting myself clued-up on ‘digital’ illustration and painting. it is proving to be not only a challenging medium but extremely interesting to work with. these amusing illustrations of superheroes by max kostenko, show the development of digtal painting… (follow the link to see each image’s progression)
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using the often-amusing misinterpretation between manderin & english, this little etsy store made me chuckle!
Posted in i love words
cannot seem to stop playing this song…and tapping toes, snapping fingers, whistling & jiggling my shoulders to it…
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i have become such a “fan-girl” when it comes to george r r martin’s song of ice and fire series. i, like most, was introduced to the books through the launch of the hbo tv series. well, i can tell you, it is one of the most epic fantasy sagas i have ever read! so i simply had to post some fan art i came across…
{all above images from fuckyeahgameofthronesart}
{last image: click on it for source}
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i treasure new music discoveries and recently my sister introduced me to australian band: the paper kites. their song “featherstone” has a simplistically wonderful music video. thanks for the introduction, squeak!
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i love the idea and execution behind these tree drawings by british artist tim knowles. the perfect expression of nature art.
Posted in artworks, botanicals
more handmade gifts that i sweated over this festive season – this time of the delicious variety…
cinnamon christmas cookies
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
cinnamon sugar
- preheat oven at 180°C whilst, in a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter; beat in egg & vanilla
- combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder & salt
- add to butter mixture & blend well
- cover & refrigerate 2 hours or till firm enough to roll into balls
- shape dough into small balls about 3/4-inch in diameter
- roll in cinnamon sugar to coat
- set cookies 1-inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets
- bake for 10 minutes or till the edges are lightly browned
- cool slightly on pans, then remove to racks to cool completely
(makes roughly 42 cookies – i doubled the recipe)
Posted in delicious, let them eat cake, mucking about
i decided to do mostly handmade christmas presents this year. now this sounded like a great idea, a money-saver, however, the real challenge was finding the time during the busy working festive season for extra once-off drawings. here were the three illustrations i managed…for the rest i baked delicious cinnamon christmas cookies! (which i will post about later)
a self-conscious polar bear
ferrets for cindy
rabbit & otter
another christmas-y post on a few of my favourite packaging ideas…
{etsy.com}
i thought i would just take this moment, before i am swept up by the oncoming tide of christmas festivities, to wish you all a most terrific christmas and fantastic family-friend times!
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i thought in the spirit of “letters to santa” and the often-regretable christmas gift shopping, i would compile a small list of my material lustings…enjoy!
1. beautiful leather lace-up shoes! 2. robot tea infuser 3. elephant scarf 4. moustache cup 5. white & navy chevron blanket 6. star wars matryoshka dolls 7. my dream bag 8. this oliver jeffers’ painting (it is my desktop background) 9. burberry strap watch
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i was asked by the talented people at nicework to contribute to their magazine‘s 10 things feature. since it was the last volume of the year my 10 things had to centre on christmas – such fun to share a little of what year-end festivities mean to me. nice magazine is a wonderful design e-zine and well worth a read!
Posted in nice creatures, so-fine design
anyone who checks in regularly with the sometimes zoo will know how much i adore foxes! so imagine how enchanted i was when i came across the storybook project of sydney-based artist, jeremy kool. i have got to get my hands on one of his prints!
Posted in artworks, nice creatures, so-fine design, the menagerie
Posted in so-fine design
in the spirit of eco-friendly, organic living, i found these delightfully ’al naturale’ design images on i believe in advertising…enjoy!
leg hair font
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i smiled the instant i found this work on pinterest. have a terrific weekend, each & every one of you!
Posted in i love words, scribbles
triple treats are in store for all those finding themselves in durban this december! the i heart market will be happening on 3, 10 & 17 december at moses mabida stadium! so do pop in for a visit and wonderful handmade christmas cheer!
i have a soft spot for fireflies (but then who doesn’t?) and these amazing images, taken in the chugoku region of japan, have simply fueled my desire to track some down and unleash my imagination & camera on them…
Posted in awesomeness, insect house
i have been an i heart marketeer for nearly a year now but i know there must be many of you, not living in durban, who have never been to this gorgeous monthly affair. so i thought i would post some pictures courtesy of the i heart market facebook page & the lovely lauren stetterberg-jenkins’ blog glossary
Posted in let them eat cake, so-fine design, trinkets, whimsy
i am tickled by this series of 52 rayguns created over a 52 week period by 52 different designers and illustrators…
Posted in artworks, awesomeness
as i have mentioned previously i have an achilles heel when it comes to fine branding & packaging. show me a cleverly-boxed or branded product and i will covert it, whether i need it or not. two hoots wine collection, designed by maegan brown, is no exception…
{via nicework}
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