My Creative Space...

... is blank!

I have just completed a series of pictures about Peri in paradise, so I am now at that between stage. However I do have a little list...

1. Plan more illustrations
2. Prepare winter zine
3. Wash 25 year old lego (Man! Is it ever dusty!)and sew little drawstring bags for said lego.

Also, check out the Souzou giveaway that I won and received in the mail today.

Gotta dash! Time to feed baby Gwen.

PS. While you are at it, check out other people's creative spaces over at Kootooyoo.

Thursday Treats

The morning has been absolutely wonderful. I got in some exercise, the car shop called to say vehicle has been repaired (for less than what was quoted!), baby Gwen blew raspberries, and I received a parcel in the mail...

The parcel was from Souzou, and it was a giveaway that I had won. I received a copy of Yumi's artwork, plus a bonus "make-your-own-necklace" kit. Thank you Yumi and Emma!

I look forward to framing this painting and hanging it somewhere... perhaps in the living/dining area.

Peri Swims & Explores

This illustration is the final in a series of three pieces about Peri's transition in paradise. This piece simply shows Peri swimming, exploring and seeking her next meal. She may have to work harder to looker after herself, Peri is much happier not being caught up in the dramas of the modern day world.

To see the other two pieces in the series simply follow these links:

• Illustration 1 of 3
  
• Illustration 2 of 3
  

Peri Builds A Home

This is my second completed illustration in a series of three, depicting a girl named Peri and her transition from the modern world to that of living in paradise.

To see the previous illustration follow this link.

Crimson & Clover

This is completely off track, but I just wanted to share this wonderful tune. Have a listen...

My Creative Space...

Reality sets in as the candle burns from both ends. Last week I had hoped to have completed pattern making and sewing Gwen's new Autumn clothes. But with so many other things that also needed doing, this particular project has been on the back burner. However today is my day for making some corrections to the shirt and pant patterns. Then hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get a couple of outfits all done for Gwen to wear by the weekend.

Last week I showed some drafts of a new illustration series. I worked a bit on that over the week, and if you follow this link, you will see the first completed illustration. If you follow this second link you will see my latest draft for the second illustration in that series.

Also tonight I plan to prepare a shepherd's pie loosely based on Claire Robertson's blogged recipe. I bought myself a casserole baking dish the other day so I can pull this off. This in itself I consider to be creative because heaven only knows how my cooking turns out.

I am now reading "Sense & Sensibility" by Jane Austen. Where would my sanity be without my reading books?

Ring-Ring! Ring-Ring! Giveaway

There is a great giveaway by the fabulous Missie Krissie. The giveaway is in keeping with the Mum theme, which makes sense since Mothers Day is just around the corner. The giveaway is for the above pictured ring, which has the words "stay calm & carry on". To find out more details click on this link.

Peri's Second & All Things Design

This sketch is an early draft for my second illustration in the Peri series.

I will continue work on this illlustration tonight. However today I need to carry on with designing and sewing Gwen's Autumn weather clothes. So that is my plan for today.

Yesterday I picked up the latest issue of IDN magazine (Vol 16 #2). It is always a fine day when I pick up my latest IDN. IDN keeps on track with designers and illustrators the world over. This makes for invaluable resource, and a fantastic source of inspiration.

Peri Discovers the Beauty

I have just completed the first illustration in a series of three (see above), which chronicles Peri's transition in paradise.

Peri represents the yearnings of modern civilisation 'to go native'. There are days when I romanticize the notion of getting back to basics and living on an island. Of course, if I were to do that for real, a week would pass and I would miss having my computer and a refrigerator. So I must settle for daydreaming about paradise.

Busy Bee... Buzz, Buzz, Buzz

The past few days have been busy. I have a number of different projects going so in terms of getting it all finished it is taking a couple of days.

In brief my days are made up of the following baby maintenance, playing with baby, exercise, designing and sewing new baby clothes, illustration development, reading.

I am busy, a little tired, and very happy.