Fashion Sketches

I have been a buzzy bee recently. I am working hard at putting together a portfolio for my entrance into a Bachelor of Fashion Design. I really really want to be doing this course next year so I'm giving it my all. As a result Ive been neglecting my blog. But as I finish of my work I'll try take photos and post them.
So far I have completed two outfits, I will be starting the third tomorrow. As soon as I can I'll try get some decent photos of them.
I have also been working on some fashion illustrations, theres heaps of half finished ones that are still missing feet and things. To be honest I've always really worked straight from my head, skipping out the design sketches. So I working on developing my own style and I am quite happy with where its going. I wanted a combination of my love for fashion and my love for art. They still need to be coloured, but what do you think?

Art That Inspires Me- Kim Yong Hee

I am in love with the artwork of Kim Yong Hee. She is a Korean illustrator who has done previous work as a character designer. She mostly commercialises her illustrations for T-shirts, stationary and other products.
She has a really beautiful style. Her colours and characters are just lovely.
The handpainted guitar is amazing, I'd love to try painting my own.

If you are interested in seeig more of her work you can find it here:
http://blog.naver.com/nicong79

Handpainted Accessories

I have been busily collecting supplies, scribbling down ideas and experimenting. As always I have far too many half finished pieces. But I'm perfecting my processes and working toward new ideas.

Things are happening in twos at the moment. 

Wood is my material of choice. 

And for some reason I can only find one of each sock.

Somewhere between the moments that I'm running around like crazy and avoiding my work I have managed to finish a few pieces. My doll face pendants, eye brooches and cameo twins. I've also started a new painting which I'll post another time.

New Finds And Snipets Of My Space

I have been a bad little blogger lately and im sorry for the decline in posts. I have been trying to work hard at producing some products and making preparations for my etsy store. There's just so much swirling around in my head, some days it feels like its going to pop.

Mum brought me The Handmade Marketplace It's a really great book filled with useful tips and the beautiful illustrations of Emily Martin (the black apple). I have been reading up  and steadily working my way towards opening shop. But Im a perfectionist,  I want everything to be perfect and I too easily keep get caught up in the details. My partner is always telling me off.
I'll keep you posted as things get closer.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Art That Inspires Me- Mark Ryden

I find Mark Rydens art to be of great inspiration, especially his paintings from The Tree Show. One of my favourites in the pop surrealist field. He possesses masterful technique and wit. Each painting is so rich and vibrant, full of colour and symbolism. Dewy vixens, cuddly plush animals, alchemical symbols, religious emblems, landscapes, Lincoln and slabs of meat are reoccurring elements in his work.He is definitely one to check out.

His little girls and their 50's style outfits are just too cute ♥

Rhonddas's Holiday

Another beautiful antique book to add to my collection. I am quite certain that this one is the oldest that I have. There is a date hand written inside the cover saying that it was given to Fanny on 9-12-1910.

For Ever And A Day

This is a set of 4 handpainted coasters that I made for my mums birthday present.

Swap Cards

Swap cards are one of the many things that I collect. 

They are wonderful little treasures.

This set of 4 are among my favourites.