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New works on paper

On - Saturday, December 11
 Six new works on paper have been released, these studies are experiments in pattern for larger paintings for 2022. Available from my fine art website. ...

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New to the Variegated collection

On - Thursday, July 15
Several paintings have been released as part of my Variegated collection looking at organic patterns found at the microscopic level in leaves. Using a soft white wax over board allows for the beautiful natural wood grain to show through. Finished on top with white detail and a scattering of cut paper in a mix of metallics and neutral tones.The calm, muted colours, focus on natural materials and organic shapes creates...

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New line work

On - Tuesday, May 25
Four new abstract paintings have been released this month as part of my unyielding and divination body of work, continuing with the meditative repetition of a simple line in some beautiful shades. Each one is 60x60cm acrylic on canvas.  ...

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5 top tips to decorate a kid’s bathroom

On - Thursday, May 20
When it comes to decorating the kids bathroom you probably don't want to be altering tiling and fixtures that will become out dated once the kids grow, but there are plenty of quick ways to inject a little fun and colour into a family bathroom. Colourful bathroom via Crate & Kids1. Shower Curtains So simple and easy to replace as the kids get bigger,...

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Washi tape in the nursery

On - Monday, May 17
Washi tape isn't just a cute way to display a print in the nursery or kids bedroom, it can be used for all sorts of great decorating ideas. I LOVE this play area where the washi tape has been used to create a little shop, and below a street scene on the floor and walls. Pics House.com and lejardindejuiliette.blogspot.nl ...

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New: kids birthday greeting card pack

On - Friday, May 14
New in the creative monsoon shop this month - a fun set of six birthday cards for kids with beautiful animal illustrations. Blank inside this multi-pack of 5x7" kids birthday cards includes six different designs of colourful animals like, a magical bunny, a bear, koala, roar some lion and more.  ...

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Nursery inspiration: mountain theme

On - Tuesday, May 11
Share your love of nature by bringing the great outdoors into baby's room with a gorgeous mountain themed nursery. Main pic via brit.co.  ...

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New floral greeting cards

On - Sunday, May 9
The Pattern Pilgrim now has a beautiful pack of floral greeting cards featuring a mix of stunning botanical illustrations with a modern twist. Be prepared for any occasion, perfect for a thank you card, birthdays and more. Cards are blank inside for your own message.  ...

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Landing exhibition

On - Friday, May 7
Opening night for Landing at The Side Gallery, Red Hill part of the Brisbane Art and Design Festival. You can see two of my woven pieces on show 'Moreton Bay Morning' and 'The Mock Orange Trees'Landing is a group show that explores themes inspired by or relating to Brisbane/Meanjin, its people, land, objects, the environments and multitude of businesses of the greater Brisbane...

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Kids bedroom inspiration

On - Friday, May 7
 Loving this colourful and fun kids bedroom decor via four cheeky monkeys, they also have some lovely craft ideas like the cute paper plate rainbow to check out. ...

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Rainbow bookshelves

On - Friday, April 30
According to Domino magazine this is one of the most controversial design trends. Personally I just LOVE the idea of a rainbow bookshelf, but practically in the nursery, if your kid is mobile this look is going to last about five minutes. Trust me, I had the brain wave of organising Mr 4's bookshelf by subject matter a few years back. Still it's...

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Unicorn cakes

On - Friday, April 23
  While the slightly more 'traditional' unicorn cakes can be pretty cute - we are loving these naughtier versions, especially the fat unicorn cake.pics: pinterest ...

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Colourful kids room inspiration

On - Friday, April 2
 pic: skona hem LOVE this nursery for some colourful interior inspiration 💛 Pictured along with Colourful Bunting and Dream Big nursery art prints.   ...

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Optical mixing

On - Wednesday, March 31
One of my favourite painting techniques is layering one colour on top of another to create optical mixing. That's when your eye and your brain mix together the colours that are placed next to each other in the painting. A slight change can produce dramatically different effects. These two paintings both have exactly the same colours in the background but one has a...

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What is Visual Snow?

On - Wednesday, February 24
Left: Visual snow vision Right: Normal vision Top: Visual snow vision Bottom: Normal vision I wanted to share a good video I came across today showing some of the symptoms of visual snow syndrome, the neuro-ophthalmologcal condition I have. I get a lot of comments and questions about why my work is so dotty or why the circles, why the pattern etc? Hopefully this goes...

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New Beach Bubble collection

On - Wednesday, February 10
 A happy, bright and bubbly start to the year with my first collection for 2021 - Beach Bubbles. Lots of lovely colourful works inspired by the beach and waves, the ocean and sand. Deep blues, soft pinks and some beautiful pops of turquoise.   ...

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