It’s Playtime – finally! Due to several awesome (but quite large) art projects this year, I haven’t had much time at all to just play around in my studio. But I’ve been itching to get downstairs, and have been squirreling away glitters and glow powders in anticipation while silently concocting ideas in the back...
Concentrating Hard on Concentrates After putting in some dedicated time to renew ALL of my old polymer clay, I decided to treat myself with a few new bits and pieces (it is Christmas after all). In an effort not to get completely carried away and over whelmed with all of the beautiful shades out...
Can it Really be Saved? Ever dug out your polymer clay in excitement, only to find it as hard as a rock? Don’t despair and chuck it! With a bit of work and patience, you can soften that old hard polymer clay and make it like new again. I recently renewed all of my...
Deck the Main Street! The lovely Debbie Crothers and I always jump at the chance to work together. We have a similar work ethic, sense of humour and excitable nature. So when the City of Greater Geraldton put out the call to create 10 Christmas Craypot Decorations for Marine Terrace, we got cracking with...
Pressed Hard…. That’s how founder Lizzy Robinson describes the community art project – and I would have to agree with her! Established in 2016, Hard Pressed Steamroller Printing was soon upon us again in all it’s madness and oversized glory. I don’t know how it happened exactly, but I found myself signing up again...
Patience is a Virtue2017 has been the busiest year yet for me as a Freelance Creative! I've been going non-stop for months working on multiple projects and had little time to post on my poor neglected website. So a big thank you must be said to my ever patient subscribers! I really do appreciate...
Works in ProgressIt's cold and rainy here in Geraldton, and windy as all hell. The perfect weather for some quiet studio time and to catch up on my blogging! With ArtDrive 2017 quickly approaching, I thought I would share a little sneak peek with you at some of my works in progress...Old is New...
It all Started with a Venus FlytrapI have always been fascinated by Venus Flytraps and other weird creepy plants in general. I vaguely remember having a VFT on our kitchen windowsill when I was a kid. Unfortunately, it didn't end up living too long. Now I'm all grown up (aka old), I decided to actually do some...
The Challenge of Branding Yourself When your'e a Graphic Designer - branding is important. Logo design and branding becomes a valuable skill in your repertoire, refined over many years experience. Presenting your clients with awesome, solid concepts that capture and reflect their business and personality. Do it well, and your services will be sought after. I love...
Which is the Best Dip Pen?I was super excited to receive my dip pen in the post a couple of weeks ago, and I finally found the time to sit down and try it out! Not having much experience in dip pens, I was pretty happy to stumble upon a set specifically for cartooning,...
Guest Post by Artist David Francisco HelloMy name Is David Francisco I am an artist living in Binghamton NY. I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray I have been Painting, making music, and making street art my whole life. Recently within the past 5-10 years I have been...
Want to be a Freelancer? Time for a change? Perhaps you'd like to be a Freelance Artist, Graphic Designer or Photographer? I switched to Freelancing a few years ago, and I've never been happier! It's a career that allows me total creative freedom and flexibility.However, It's definitely a big decision to make. If you're lacking in...
What is Bokeh?Bokeh comes from the Japanese term Boke, that literally translates to Blur in English. It is a popular photographic effect that can be achieved using a shallow depth of field, creating selective focus in your image. It is particular effective for creating creamy blurred areas, or isolating your subject from a busy or undesirable background....
Totally FintasticI love coming up with fun little DIY activities - for kids and grown ups alike! My nephew Ned is absolutely obsessed with sharks and knows all the different types. It's actually pretty dam impressive seeing how quickly he absorbs the information and has it memorised. In fact, Ned was the inspiration behind...
For the Love of Coloring I've been super busy lately, working away on my website and personal branding. It's an ongoing labour of love, but I'm hoping one day it will all be somewhat "finished". On my to-do list, was of course adding some more goodies for all my readers to enjoy. What's better...
Did my title catch your attention?I recently completed another experimental abstract piece, consisting of heavily applied watercolor, gouache, indian ink and homemade gesso. I lost count of exactly how many layers I applied to this artwork, but it was at least 12. The biggest challenge I have been facing so far, is how much the...
#whyiloveGeroLate last year, I decided to get involved in the #whyiloveGero Banners Photography Competition being held by the City of Greater Geraldton. The lucky winners would have their photos printed on the banners that are displayed on Marine Terrace - our main shopping strip located in the centre of town.The image criteria was to...
A bit about M. Graham & Co M. Graham is an American company which was founded 22 years ago by a couple of artists who shared a passion for quality artist supplies. They are environmentally minded – dedicated to solvent free manufacturing, re-purposing older equipment and keeping production waste low. Among their product range, are the...
So, What is Action Painting? Action Painting (also known as Gestural Abstraction) is the energy charged practice of applying paint in a spontaneously manner rather than carefully with a brush. It's an exciting process, often with very exciting results! The art movement is closely associated with Abstract Expressionism and was most prevalent in the 1940's to early...
Oh I Member...Christmas is a magical time of year - with family, festivities, food and gift giving. Handmade gifts are always extra special, so I decided to make some fresh produce for the boys at Rigters Supermarkets - Member Berries!Member Berry Christmas Ornaments to be more precise. For this project, I decided to use...