Another 100 days Once or twice a year I take on a ludicrous but entertaining art challenge. It’s always an interesting journey. I’ve had some that have failed miserably because I just wasn’t in the right space or at all organised. Others have been an adventure. In 2013 I created pop-up sketchbook diary for The …
Yesterday I had the absolute joy of experimenting and getting to grips with photoshop. I was motivated to reproduce a pop-up piece I did for The 52 Week Illustration Challenge last year. It came together surprisingly quickly.
It’s my middle child’s birthday this week and she’s mad for chameleons at the moment so I was inspired to combine the ‘52 week illustration challenge‘ with something to do with chameleons. According to African Mythology a chameleon discovered the first tiny humans in a basket by a river. I thought he probably found them …
The 52 Week Illustration Challenge continues! I’m enjoying it so much and my books of pop-ups are growing every week. This is Week 29 ‘Love’ Week 3 ‘Retro’ The inspiration for this was 50s dress pattern covers. i’m not sure it’s very successful because it was hurried a bit. This is today’s effort. Week …
I only have 2 more pop-ups to go before the book is finished. The deadline for posting it is next week. I’m feeling rather pleased with myself. I’ve been getting things done medically that I’ve been putting off for ages. I had a filling and had my ear cleaned out so my hearing aid works …
Rather than being able to document our busy lives this week, it got too busy. We’ve had a birthday, animal births, animal rescue, toe surgery, life changing decisions and a school concert. And a general election! I’m trying to catch my breath! Here are the pop-ups I’ve done. Now I have to try and clean …
I do get real work done sometimes, honestly. Here are two more pop-ups. I’m so determined to get this thing completed even though it doesn’t seem possible in the time I have. This one of us all on the couch was rushed. D’ looks like a podgy old man and I doubt he’ll be thrilled …
Spring has arrived in glorious Melbourne and we’re all feeling very very lucky and happy to live here. So the next pop-up features the family in the garden. My husband just adores spending time in his garden and last weekend he planted a tree that will take about 15 years to grow to maturity. I …
Still going strong with the pop-up visual diary. There’s nothing better than a turn in the weather. Just a few degrees warmer to let you know that Spring has arrived. Our youngest girl got a new bike for her eighth birthday earlier this year and has hardly had a chance to ride it because it’s …
Here’s the next instalment of my pop-up diary. Now I have the joy of an afternoon with my receipt box to get ready for the accountant tomorrow. Urgh… On a cheerier note though, I’ve just heard that ‘Five Little Platypuses’ has gone to print. Can’t wait to see the hard copies.
Several weeks ago I signed up to do The Sketchbook Project as I was really excited that it was coming to Melbourne for the first time. Last time I did this project I didn’t organise myself and submitted a dismal piece, so I’m doing it properly this time and decided on a cohesive design from …
