Muharrem

Amazing collage project by Muharrem Cetin, from Istanbul


While you are here, just wanted to let you know you can buy my DisBand artwork (one of a kinds) here or see pics from the opening night here.

disBand// Revealed

'Never Leave'

'All the letters'

'I don't know you'

Amazing opening for the DisBand Exhibition last night! If you didn't see it, you really missed out on some amazing art and a superbly curated exhibition.
Well here they are.. my artworks finally revealed.

my love for paper

On Tuesday night, I went shopping at Bondi Junction, as I was after some ear muffs. As I was walking along, a glimpsed a shop sign that said 'Typo' The typography lover in me got all stupidly excited and quickly drawn towards the store to find out what they had inside. I discovered it to be a nice new stationary shop, and seeing how much I love paper goods I went in and had a good look. Turns out this shop is an off shoot of 'Cotton On' (a chain clothing store), and I know I should be supporting more independent stores rather than big chains, but stationary just does something to me. Anyway, I picked up this cool ampersand mug for just $5 and they packaged it in this lovely brown cardboard box (top image).

While on the topic of paper, I decided to clean all the paper stuff I had stuffed under my bed today. Seems I horde an awful lot of bits of paper and paper goods, all in the name of art I say!
Don't worry, I didn't throw anything away, I just sorted it, so it wasn't such a mess.

Oh how I love thee paper.

winter is eminent

Down here in Oz, the Autumn is coming to an end and winter is a coming! and it sure it coming!! the last week has been wet and cold. I bought ear muffs yesterday, this made me rather happy, as I'm tired of having cold ears in the colder months, so this winter I'm prepared to be snug!

Its been a while since I did some etsy recommendations, so here's a few inspired by the seasons;
1.Horizontal Totem Spin Thread
2.Bearded Bloke Brooch Handmade Romance
3.Wolff Postcard Klein Family
4. Leather and cotton ring kjoo
5. Fungi Groundwork

a dash of red

I've been having some fun with the digital collage sheets, created these little digital cards today, it was pouring with rain today, as those of you in Sydney know, very much 'craft time' weather.

Caroline Morin

The beautiful drawings of Brisbane based illustrator and photographer Caroline Morin. Looks like one to keep an eye on.

woodland kingdom

"I have a sadness shield that keeps out all the sadness, and it's big enough for all of us"

Lovely, adventurous, Wild things reminiscent, photographs by Jess Gough

tea cozies

Some new tea cozies, now in my etsy store, including a brand new mushroom design! coz we just can't get enough of the mushies.

mori girl

The other day I pulled out this drawing and it suddenly dawned on me that it looks a bit like a Mori girl. What do you think?

If you havn't heard of Mori Girls. The mori girls (森ガール) belong to a subculture which began in Japan. 'Mori' means forest in Japanese, and if you're looking for the simplest description of mori girls, they are girls who look like they live in the forest. Indeed, the unique appearance of the mori girls is what attracts most people to join in their adventures.

To learn more about what makes a Mori Girl, read this article.

orner

The Japanese are just too awesome. Not only do they produce gorgeous paper goods, but also amazing housewares. Today I discovered this very sweet Japanese store online, via Sodapop Design who recently featured some of my work.

find me keep me

How could I forget??? I haven't shared what I did for Finders Keepers yet! I was asked to design their logo and business card for their own label 'Find Me, Keep Me' Which is the name they now sell their own products under. I tried to get photos of the banner at their market stall the other weekend, but everytime I tried to get a photo someone (or many someones) would stand in the way. The bottom photo was the best I could do, If you where at the market, you may have caught a glimpse.
Oh and I love their cushions, as pictured. So pretty, and printed on such gorgeous vintage floral fabric!!

this week...

this week has been a bit like this gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Shearer , lovely Autumn rain.
The last 3 days I have been doing a job trial over in Bondi, right by the beach at a design company, its been fun.

Hope everyone has been having a great week :)

sweet dreams are made of these

sea embraces

Jesy

David Shields

Ali Bosworth

birds & the bees

Another fun printable aceo digital download in my graphic design shop. I'm rather having fun making these, just something different for a change, I have a real soft spot for collage, especially of the vintage kind.

hannah

Some people have such amazing style and a clever way with the camera.
This girl Hannah has such inspiring style, and I love her hair!! Another blog worth following.

disBand...sneak peak

Just a little teaser of my work for the DisBand exhibition. In case you forgot or have not yet heard, I am part of this group exhibition called 'DisBand' which will open 27th May from 6pm-9pm at the Ambush Gallery in Sydney.
For more details about the show visit the official website.

I'm really looking forward to it as it is set to be a hit! especially when you take into account the highly talented and creative ladies curating it. :)

Digital graphics

I have opened a new etsy shop for digital graphics, above is a new digital ACEO set I have designed, hope you like it :) Hopefully more pretty new graphics to come soon.

I love Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers market never ceases to inspire me. I went on the weekend to check out all the stalls and find a pressie for my mum. I feel in love with these amazing hand made mushrooms that had been made to decorate the market. Makes me want to just sit and do craft all day.
There were also so many amazing stalls and everyone did amazing jobs with their stall displays. The whole vibe was just wonderful, if only I had more money to spend.