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Through the Eyes of an 8 yr Old

30/6/2014

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I find these photos fascinating, you see I gave my camera to our 8 year old son one day as we wandered around Hanoi, Vietnam. These moments he captured give me insight into how he saw things on this particular day, moments that were missed by me at the time.

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” 
― Marcel Proust
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Lazy Saturday Afternoon

29/6/2014

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Just for the record, I am not a drawer or illustrator. I have absolutely no drawing skills whatsoever! Every now and then I do take pencil/pen to paper and have a doodle. I have been using some beautiful pencils called "Inktense" they are expensive but so lovely and soft with quite brilliant colours, which does not show up well in this shot. It is good to step outside of your comfort zone, that is where the growth happens. 

On that note, back to the drawing board.

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20% Sale Weekend at Redbubble

27/6/2014

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I'm always "Grateful" when Redbubble throw a discount coupon our way! This weekend they are offering a 20% coupon off every thing until Monday.......I'm planning on picking up another warm hoodie, they are so soft and comfortable. Just use the code "WEEKEND20" at the check out. Happy weekend shopping.



SHOP REDBUBBLE
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June 26th, 2014

26/6/2014

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I love street art, this is a shot from a trip we took to Melbourne last year. Time to make plans for another Melbourne trip I think! Happy weekend.

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Everyday Warrior

25/6/2014

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Play Workshop

22/6/2014

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Every school holidays I like to have a mini art workshop in my home. I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and I love having like minded people around my table loving the creative process.  It is such good therapy for everyone involved. I only feel comfortable having people who I know, and I often wish I had a space outside of my home so I could open up the classes to the wider community.

For now though I am looking forward to my little group arriving and seeing their results of the mixed media project I have for them. I shall share the finished works here soon. 


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It's always a Sunnie Day.

20/6/2014

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I really never thought that I would have a post regarding a dog, however here I am with Sunnie.  You see Sunnie and I have spent a little bit of time together over the last 6 months as I have coached and instructed her lovely owner/parent in painting. 

She greats me at every visit with one of her special toys in her mouth hoping desperately that I will be impressed with the mangled, slobbery object, which of course I am. 

So Sunnie believe it or not you make me realise how lucky I am that I get to visit you and your Mum to do one of the things I love so much in life...paint and teach! 

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Eleutheromania

16/6/2014

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......an intense and irresistible desire for freedom.  

My family and I recently travelled to Vietnam and I discovered that travelling, for me comes with an incredible  sense of freedom.  To experience a different way of life, to drop yourself into a contrasting culture expands the mind in so many ways, particularly creatively. I found the time to notice the "everyday" life of colours, language and smells that can completely turn you on your head........ this is stunning Hanoi.
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New Workshop in the Making

15/6/2014

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I have wanted to teach a mixed media workshop for a long time.  For those that have been students of mine know that we have shared the joys of making a Christmas Bauble and turning a blank canvas into an intuitive creative painting together.

However, I have always loved paper and so I think it is time to share my paper love. I have been collaborating with my beautiful son, who is a fabulous student and his art work turned out fabulously! Mine however was a dud, so back to the drawing board and teaching plan until it has been perfected. Stay tuned and hopefully there will be a workshop for the upcoming holidays.

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” 
- Phil Collins

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Passion, what a thrilling word.

11/6/2014

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It is really wonderful to be passionate about something (having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs). Painting, creating and teaching are only a couple of mine. I am also grateful to have yoga as another passion. This quote is on the door of my Studio where I practise, I know what a lucky girl I am. What is your passion? Maybe you have one but never labelled it with this thrilling word.


"Your passion must come from the things that fuel you from the inside".
- Randy Pausch

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