This weekend I finished my first ink/watercolor and contemporary embroidery piece. As part of exploring art this year and pushing boundaries I wanted to create a piece that reflected that. The colors reflect the vibrancy and energy I want in my life this year. The embroidered stitches are simple running stitches, cross stitch and satin… Read More
Hello friends It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January 2019 already. The first two weeks of the year were spent at the Cape Bridgewater beach. It was a beautiful time to reflect and find my creativity again. Recently I have been reflecting on how to find my artistic voice. I did not grow… Read More
Hello! Hope you had a lovely Easter break. In Australia we are lucky to have Friday and Monday off giving us a four day long weekend. What a luxury! We spent the four days relaxing at home. I spent alot of my time with my Flamingo needlepoint and exploring with acrylics while watching a number… Read More
Hello friends! Its been a while since my last blog post with lots happening. While it might be Autumn, the weather has been very warm in Melbourne. The Hydrangeas are turning beautiful shades of green and rust and the yellow roses are in their last bloom. It’s a beautiful time of the year. Cyclone Debbie… Read More
Hello! I hope you are enjoying your weekend in the sunshine. The weather has been glorious with sunshine and no wind. Perfect for spending time outside. It’s been a busy few weeks with plenty of quick watercolor illustrations mostly about cats, tea and flowers. It’s always interesting to start off with a blank sheet of… Read More
Hello! How was your week? My week was crazy busy so it was nice to spend the weekend relaxing in the garden with the beautiful Hydrangeas as they continue to bloom. Last week I decided to use my train commuting time to work to further develop my drawing skills with some illustrations. I particularly like… Read More
Hello It’s been raining off and on most of the weekend. The Hydrangeas keep growing and growing. Their small buds are slowly beginning to bloom. The garden feels lush and green. This time of year also reminds me there are only a matter of weeks until Christmas. Yikes! To get into the festive mood I… Read More
Hello again! It’s been nearly two months since I last shared a blog post with you. The past two months have been spent thinking, reflecting and stitching the alphabet chart I have been working on. I needed this short break to rejuvenate and give me time to reflect on the things I want to share… Read More
Hello I hope you are well and have found plenty of time to do the things you love in your life. I’m dropping by briefly to say hello and announce that I am taking a short break from blogging for the next few months. In the meantime I will be working on the alphabet sampler… Read More