Creative Monsoon

Art Express: Angus Hardwick

On - Wednesday 4 March 2009

More from Art Express: I was very interested in some of the materials Angus Hardwick used to construct his work - 'Traces: stains, processes, memories' . I've used perspex in the past for my own work. It's a tricky material to work with, especially if you need to drill it, it cracks so easily.

I thought Angus had an interesting idea to cover the canvas with a delicate trasparent material and then sew into it. I can think of all sorts of interesting works to try this out on.

Don't forget Art Express runs at the Art Gallery of NSW until 9th April. Check it out if you can!

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Sydney Summer Nights

On - Monday 2 March 2009

Summer might be over but there are still warm nights in Sydney. We're off tonight for some moonlight cinema and the other evening went to Luna Park where we took this ferris wheel pic. Prints are available on the creative monsoon site - which needs some serious updating. I've been so busy with buying a house I haven't had chance to work on the site, so there is STILL a 50% off jewelry sale! Get in quick before I get my act together :)

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Kookaburra sihouette

On - Sunday 1 March 2009

I thought I'd try this simple idea of painting a bird silhouette onto a material background to get back into some artwork. It's really easy to do, but pretty effective.

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Fashion: Pop Tarts

On - Wednesday 25 February 2009

If dark and moody shades of grey aren't your thing this autumn/winter, try a little colour, well, a lot of colour actually.

These gorgeous pink armwarmers from sachiko are perfect for looking cool and keeping warm.
Spirited Style have the most amazing range of colourful handbags. Watch out for a range of new designs coming March 1st.
Add a bit of fun to any outfit with 'cant sleep clowns will eat me' buttons from Stoopidgerl.
I came across Canberra designer Karmen Sega at their local markets a couple of weeks ago. She has some beautiful leather handbags and purses. Check out Canberras arts and crafts markets for her work.
Top off your winter look with a great hat, like this one from Sydney designer Baboom.

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Art Express: James Daly

On - Tuesday 24 February 2009

James Daly's work is a depiction of the mind just waking up from a dream - an amazing mix of colours, symbols, images and patterns. Just love it! See more from Art Express at www.insideartexpress.com.au

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Fashion: Hitchcock Heroines

On - Thursday 19 February 2009

Now I'm usually the first person the complain when stores start promoting autumn/winter stock when its still the middle of summer. But I have to admit this past weeks constant rain made me realise summer is slowly on its way out. So whats happening with autumn/winter fashion? Well there seem to be two distinct styles, the first, think retro galmour. Black, dark blue or purple and cherry red. Tailored suites and pencil skirts. The femme fatale:

Add a little knitted French luxury to your wardrobe this winter with a beautiful buttoned scarflette from friedinbutter. Available in a variety of colours including black and red.
Necklush is made from cut cotton loops by a New York based business. Very unique they make a great change from usual scarfs and can be worn in lots of different ways.
Try a bit of original vintage glamour, like this stunning dress from my favorite vintage.
One of my favourites, Gazzu has some beautiful head bands. Try this black and red one, a steal at only US$7.75.
Pencil skirts are a great look this autumn. New York based designer Soho Mode have a great selection in traditional or more daring fabrics, teamed with fabulous contrasting belts.
Bonniesknitting uses vintage patterns and fabric to create these gorgeous 1920s style hats. Perfect for topping off that winter retro look.

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Decisions, decisions

On - Thursday 19 February 2009

We got our house! Yeay! And I promised myself if we did I would buy one of Geninne's prints. But I just cant decide which one. Let me know which one you like best. And check out more of Geninne's prints on her etsy site.