Craft fancy: Headband

My first finished crochet project for the year. I was originally working on a little collar, but got too distracted and decided to work on something quick and easy instead. This headband was really easy to make and it only took a couple of hours here and there to complete. My poor ears get cold very easily during the colder climate, so this little cutie will definitely come in handy come winter time.

Illustration fancy: songbird

Have been really into drawing birds lately. I love seeing the myriads of colours which you wouldn't pick up at first glance. Already on the lookout for another bird to practice my watercolour on. One do wonder when my obsession will end. In the meantime, expect to see more bird illustrations on this blog.

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Craft fancy: current crochet project

Picked up this too cute for words Japanese crochet book on the weekend, and since then have been crocheting every spare moment available. Now that the weather is cooling down, I am drawn to all sorts of wooly goodness. Can't wait to show you my completed project. In the meantime, can you guess what I am making?

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Desktop fancy: April calendar

Can you believe my last post was in January? Oh, how I have neglected this blog... Many things has happened since. Highlights included an amazing trip to the US as well as being interviewed by the lovely Ciao magazine in their Art Month issue. I do promise I will make a more regular appearance from now on. In the meantime, please enjoy this April desktop calendar. You know the drill, right click and hit download.

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Illustration fancy: new work

Been playing around with lots of new styles and subject matter lately. At the moment, I can't seem to get enough of cute looking girls with animal faces. Thinking of creating a series of the animal girls and maybe turning them into postcards for sale. Do let me know if this is something you would be interested in.

In the meantime, this illustration is available for purchase as a framed print at Sweets Workshop in Summer Hill. Em and John run the sweetest little shop/gallery, so do make a visit if you have a bit of time. I also have a couple of tea towels and a framed Breakfast Line-up available which I think would look lovely in a cute little kitchen. Hope you guys are having a super fun Australia Day and I will leave you with a picture of Miso hanging out with the new print.

Fancy adventure: Barrington Tops {part two}

Just a few of my favourite photos from Barrington Tops. Am saddened by how quickly one can adjust to working life. Even though we took the trip just two weeks ago, it now seems nothing but ancient history. Trying to hold on to that little bit of festivity still within me. Isn't it about time for someone to invent a time machine?

Hope you guys are having a great week. Click here if you would like to see more photos from my recent outing.

Fancy illustration: 365 sketching project update

The 365 sketching project is now well underway. I have to admit, this project is a lot harder than I imagined. Don't get me wrong, LOVE the idea of sitting down and drawing something each day, it is the deciding what to draw that I find challenging. Very often I would search high and low in our apartment for hours just to look for something decent to draw... On a positive note, I am already seeing snippets of how my style is evolving in just 11 days. What started off as detailed pencil drawings has turned into quick watercolour sketches. At the moment, I am content with experimenting with watercolour, but I do wonder what this will lead to.

These are some of my favourite sketches so far. I will be doing an update here every couple of weeks or so. I do however, do a daily update via Instagram and facebook. So look me up if you are interested.