Obligatory Blog

In the Beginning My daughter’s dresser looked like this. Then… …a naughty pixie with nothing better to do, broke in and did this. It reads "because I wanted to. I know it's not good is it?" Yes. My child the graffiti freaking genius. And so it was… …that a makeover was in order. Now, when I suggested this, what I had in mind was something quaint and colourful. Something like this. So when I spotted Little Miss setting forth with her Wednesday Adams-like shenanigans creative t

1. Truly faboosh blog. I’ve already spent hours there. Print from Sweet William 2. The gorgeous store Sweet William (where the adores-balls print above is from) on the Aussie version of Etsy, madeit.com I am in love with their stuff and already buying up big on hubby’s behalf dropping massive hints for Christmas. 3. Interested in starting a creative biz? 4. Oh yeah, have I not told you I’ve started an improv theatre company? I’m so damn excited it’s kinda ridiculous – we’ve g

1. Wonderful interview with artist Stephanie Levy over at Art Biz Mama, which has some great stuff on running a creative business when you’ve got little ones afoot! Beautiful artwork by Stephanie Levy It was via Stephanie’s site that I also discovered: 2. The superbly fabulous Keri Smith. I just love this quote from her post on infusing your work with your personality: “Pay no attention to the man behind that curtain.” Ignore what other people are doing. It has no bearing on

So I had this nutty idea a little while ago to do a bit of a collab with my 7-year old daughter. She does the background however she damn pleases with absolutely no input from me whatsoever, then hands it over at will to inspire wherever I want to go from there. In other words, I’m like a mixed media Mister Squiggle! The man from the moon! (Apologies to non-Aussie peeps who won't get this) This is our first one, whaddya think? Let adventure take you one wonder at a time #art

1. Denise Daffara‘s beautiful work. I really do dig her stuff, and check this one out, this is her just MUCKING AROUND, PEOPLE!!! Ooh la la, la la, la la! 2. The ridiculous feeling of superiority I swallowed yesterday, upon not falling for a second – not a second, I tell you! – for that whole “hey, today’s the day that Doc set the Delorian for, in “Back to the Future!” No, no, no! Obsessed geekburger Dedicated fan that I am… This is heavy! 3. Crossing things off my to-do list

This week’s piece of unadulterated awesomeness comes courtesy of new columnist Stephanie over at Scoutie Girl. Oh dear Lord, how do I get one? #art #design #iwantthis #scoutiegirl #awesome #inspiring #colour #mixedmedia #amazing

In light of our recent holiday and all the rest, I’m afraid I’m a bit behind on the video blogging this week. So as a consolation (mainly to myself!) I am posting this little oldie. Even though it’s a while since I performed this one, I thought it was relevant to share with you now seeing as: 1) Short of cutting my own hair live in a shop window while chanting “We are the Champions” to a gospel choir of monkeys, lately I’ve really begun to get into this whole  “being an artis

Now THERE’s a Doctor Seuss Title if ever I saw one! Greeting my much-loved comments thread this morning was this nugget of inspiration from Comic Mummy friend, Donna: “…Someone once asked Somerset Maugham if he wrote on a schedule or only when struck by inspiration. “I write only when inspiration strikes,” he replied. “Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o’clock sharp.” (Originally quoted in “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield) Mmm, yummy! Then, add to this the del

The other morning I had the great fortune to stumble across an entire, glorious two hours between tours for kids to squander away at will. And so, I ventured forth on my own little date with myself. This is one of my FAVOURITE things to do in the world, namely because: a) I am free to do whatever the heck I like without considering anybody; and b) I am fabulous company. It’s funny, because while I am technically an extrovert, I’m absolutely not one of those people who finds b

And at the risk of looking like the housework avoiding, blog-obsessed, enthusiastic sharer that I’m rapidly becoming, I just couldn’t go on before sharing this with you. Namely because it’s just so freaking cool. "37 Things to Do Before I Turn 38" from Michelle my Belle Go see her incredible, uber-inspiring blog right over here. Now, go forth and have a wicked weekend! x #art #bucketlist #motivation #mixedmedia #inspiration #goals

1. This super cool poster from the very sweet selection at Sycamore Street Press. Admittedly, it would be even better if my baby could read it. And get the joke. But in the meantime, I’m happy to laugh in… 2. …my bubba’s cute little face. The Cass-Meister 3. The thought of doing my upcoming week-long stint of Kids Tours at the Art Gallery! SOOOO in love with the exhibition I’ll be leading kids through and so excited to be getting back into working life again. 4. This apartmen