Felt Scarves

I received two stunning felt scarves in the mail this week from Ma, hoping for cooler weather so I can wear them. Love the green and fuschia combination.

April in Four Visual Weeks

Week 4

Drawing, and more drawing, carving almost finished, autumn leaves beginning to turn.

Week 3

Well, I have been practising my charcoal like there is no tomorrow. Some of these images are fellow students and are exceptionally good. I will post my pics separately of my work.

Week 2

More sculpture carving, a new exhibtion in the uni gallery is set up showcasing the work of Uni staff from all departments. Went to see Wilson's Prom after the fires. Very sad to see.

Week 1

Busy week with carving project for sculpture, received two beautiful scraves in felt from my mum, started Project #4 'Memory', and practised drawing.

March in Four Visual Weeks

Week 4

Sculpture class, finished works of my man and other - Driftwood Bike and Toy Chair look great.

Week 3

Still completeing my sculpture piece, visiting galleries, drawing and having fun.

Week 2

Busy creating work for my sculpture and studio assignments & drawing class.

Week 1

It was all about looking at art, visiting galleries, reading about art and artists. Visited the NCV in Melbourne and saw the Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition which was sensasional. The indigenous artworks were also exciting. I love their colour, texture and pattern use.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A Birthday gift from my sister Tam, wow what a great read. I have just finished it and will re-read it. I highly recommend it everyone.

CAE Bookbinding Class

This weekend we moved into a new room, had a small class who produced some great books. Here is the new binding I am using in future classes I teach. Notes will be ready soon for those students.

February in Four Visual Weeks

The last week has been very busy. Four workshops in bookbinding, starting art school at Monash and lots of travel time. The forests behind the house are still stark but we have green around the house.

Week 3

I have been playing with Photoshop and used myself to experiment on. Here are the results.

Week 2

Busy with travel to Melbourne, workshops, Valentines Day and making papers.

The first week of February says it all.

Death, loss, fear, what remains and who has to deal with the pain, anger and suffering.

Doll

Isn't she beautiful? My mums first handmade doll. More to come.

VICTORIAN WILD FIRES

Boolarra made the headlines as one of the first small communities to be threatened by fire. By the slimmest of margins it was saved on the whole, although 29 neighbours lost their homes. We got out early whilst under ember attack but returned to find our house still standing along with much of the core town. Here are some images of the blaze and the aftermath.
The first image is taken from the town centre looking towards the hills behind our house a week after the blaze.

As the blaze got closer.....

The after shot taken from the same spot showing the hills behind burnt out.
Our back garden trees with smoke billowing behind

January in Four Visual Weeks

Week 4

Week 3
Week 2

January Week 1

I have been working on new artworks, walking in the bush and on the beach and weaving string baskets this month. Death by Water, Resource Valuation, Look Closer artist books in various stages of creation.

Walkerville Walking

Walkerville on the Victorian coast is a rugged strip of headland and beach, with jagged rocks jutting out of the water. The beach is made up of sand and pebbles. Pebbles galore. All grey and bland looking above high tide mark but once they are dipped in water their personalities and history shines out.

Inspirations from Wilderness

From the mountains to the sea, from the sky to the earth, from the forrest to the desert - patterns, colours and textures fascinate me.

Random Memories of what the traveller saw when you were not there

A small book commemorating 6 years with images and thoughts. Given to some one very special.

Rail Trail Leaves

Every morning come rain hail and rarely shine we take a walk along the old railway line that runs opposite up. It meanders through the hills covered in eucalypt, over gorges of tree ferns and along babbling brooks for 13 kilometers. The air is thick with smells and sounds of the land and sky. The track is carpeted with fallen gum leaves as the weather warms. I have begun collecting them, fascinated by their rich tapestry of colour and pattern. I am toying with ideas for a new work.

Wild - An Elemental Journey

Wild – An Elemental Journey by Jay Griffiths.

I have just finished reading the most profound and important of books. It is stunningly written, alive with shape, colour and smell – it resonated deep within me and I highly recommend everyone read it. She has created words for my emotions that have for too long layered buried under the detritus of daily life. I am awash with images, words, feelings, sensations, injustices, rage and sadness. It is a book that shows you your need for wildness, for wilderness.

The New Year Begins Anew

Welcome to my new blog, new year and new ideas.

A home to throw ideas around, explore wilderness and get creative.