Thursday, November 13, 2014

A Thoughtful Gift

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My nephews are outdoorsy, nature loving boys. They helped me by taking many photos of mushrooms for me to use as references for my art exhibition, along with their parents (for whom it became quite a competitive obsession), on their trip across Australia.They are all very kind and generous, and the youngest of them gives me the most wonderful gifts. He has given me beautiful feathers and leaves, a round yellow plastic counter with an intricate pattern that he came across somewhere. Whenever he gives me these presents, he tells me he thought it might inspire me with my paintings.

He has lots of ideas, and is incredibly in tune with nature, collecting and growing seeds, finding insects. He notices everything, this boy. I remember driving with him in the car one day in winter, and he remarked on all the birds nests in the bare trees by the side of the road. He was only three or four at the time and I remember thinking how kids always notice what we adults overlook.

He collected these shells for me, and I received them last week. I have never seen such beautiful shells! Each one is special. They have the most intricate patterns and details and I plan to do a series of paintings featuring them. My family often give me little presents like this. Postage stamps, stones, scraps of pretty paper, seed pods, leaf skeletons, birds nests (thank you Mum, Dad and Chris!). Gifts like these mean the world to me, because it shows how well my family understand me. Thank you Isaac! x

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I've never seen such a tiny perfect sea urchin shell!

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Packing + Posting

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Since Country Style magazine's Christmas issue went on sale last week, I have been busy printing, packaging and posting orders to lovely customers and stores around Australia. It's so amazing to see my little business growing. I am so grateful for each and every one of my customers and supporters for allowing me to do what I love, and also for sharing my excitement!

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Can you believe Christmas is next month?! This year has flown by too quickly. x

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Country Style Magazine - Christmas 2014

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Country Style magazine's gorgeous Christmas issue is on sale today, and I am so beyond excited to have my work and studio featured in it. I've always loved Country Style magazine and it was a dream come true to have the talented team come and visit my little studio in Orange, NSW. Photography by Lisa Cohen and styling by Beck Simon.

Shop Update: New Bird Cards

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I've added a range of new bird cards to the shop! You can buy them individually or as a set here.