“Nature in their dance” minis in progress for the exhibition

It was so wonderful this past weekend, completely soaking myself in paint and color. It’s been so long since I had all my paints out, canvas all over the studio and just let loose.

I decided to get a start on some artwork for my upcoming “Dance” exhibition {with 2 other talented artists}, which is opening on Saturday June 23rd until July 15th. As many of you are aware, I am inspired by nature, so my interpretation of “Dance” is all about how nature dances in the breeze and has a natural dance of its own.

I had my studio windows open letting the cool sunny breeze flow through and light ambient music playing to set the scene.

It felt so good!

To get myself into my creative zone, I always listen to my own color meditations. The meditations are such a lovely way to relax, center myself and then get those creative juices flowing!

They always unblock and release anything that may be holding me back, so I can just “be”.

Color and creativity took over with a burst of energy.

I went a little wild and started creating patterns and color on 22 pieces!

The beginning stages of the “minis”

I love to work on multiple artworks all at once as I add a little to each, every so often and just let the color and creative energy take over.

Two larger 20×20 inch pieces in progress for the show

“Dance” will be held at the hobart co-operative gallery space in the Monroe Arts Center – June 23rd thru July 15th.

I’m really excited to see how they all turn out. {All to be revealed here in June}

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Creating a color palette from my own mixed media artwork.

OH MY GOODNESS!

I am so loving exploring all we are learning in “The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design” course. I have been catching up on this weeks color and pattern lessons and dived straight into learning the adobe Photoshop & Illustrator software.

This is a HUGE learning curve for me. It was a little frustrating at first as I knew exactly what I wanted to create, but didn’t know how! I am so glad there are amazing technical workshop lessons from Rachael Taylor as part of the class otherwise I would be completely lost!

I decided to keep it simple to start off with and scanned in a few of my motifs from my sketchbook into Photoshop, which are below.

 

As part of the class, I learned how to create basic motif placement and add color!

 

My very first designs using the color palettes from “Blooms” as a guide.

 

I then played around with some other existing artwork with the same motifs

 

We are REALLY diving into more pattern over the next two weeks, so cant wait to share more of this exploration.

Which do you like best?

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Sketchbook sneaky peek: What’s in yours?

May 9, 2012

A pile of sketchbooks I’ve been looking through to gather inspiration for module 1 of “The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design” course. What was so great about being back at my family home in the UK last month, was digging around in my mums loft to find a wonderful selection of old sketchbooks [...]

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Full Moon Mandala: Full Flower Moon – May 6th

May 5, 2012

My Full Moon Mandala this month is all about flourishing (my word for 2012!) I am back in the USA, getting settled and getting ready to work on some exciting new design projects. Back to basics, good food, balance and living life! What are your dreams and thoughts for this Full Moon? The Full Flower [...]

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First Friday Giveaway! May 2012 yes it’s back!

May 4, 2012

HELLO! and welcome back to First Friday Giveaways. A monthly feature where I’ll be offering a fabulous giveaway from myself, sponsors or the universe in general! This month is all about pink on the Color Challenge. So of course our giveway is something lovely and pink! There are two gifts this month for one lucky [...]

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May 3, 2012

Gorgeous window display taken in Paddington, Sydney, Australia Today is my 39th birthday and as I embark into my 40th year into this world, I’ve been thinking alot about my dreams and goals for the year ahead. There are so many ideas swimming in my head and my biggest challenge is always focus! Taking time [...]

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May Color Challenge 2012 {Pink}

May 1, 2012

“Pink Lillies” are one of my favourite flowers. {Photo taken in New Zealand} I think I can honestly say pink is one, if not the most of my favorite colors! So am really excited for this month. I am back in my studio with all my materials and cannot wait to create some new work [...]

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Celebrate Small Wonders: April/May 2012

April 30, 2012

Welcome to the Small Wonders series. If you are new here, please check out the introductory post here (from Jan 2011) Please join me in celebrating at the end of each month seeing all your small wonders appear throughout the year. April – My Small Wonders this month Hanging out with my mum and seeing [...]

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April Color Challenge wrap up {Mustard Yellow}

April 28, 2012

This month really felt like a challenge to me so I took it easy with creating a very simple motif I had sketched from the “Art and Business of Surface Pattern” e-course and added some mustard yellow! Find out more about this months challenge here. How did you feel creating with this color? {Add your [...]

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5 things that make me smile {Joy Jam: 4.27.12}

April 27, 2012

What made you smile this week? I am joining the “Joy Jam” over at my other site “your heART makes a difference” to radiate some positive energy out into the world. I would love you to join me. Many things made me smile this week and here are just 5: Receiving a lovely note through [...]

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Seeking Inspiration & Starting Again! {its okay!}

April 25, 2012

Taken at a fabric store in the south island, New Zealand I’m back in the USA, getting settled after an amazing adventure and oh so ready for the next exciting phase of my creative journey. I just re-registered for the wonderful “Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design” e-course. Round 2 of this class started [...]

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New Moon invitation: Gather for the Full Flower Moon {and Full Frost/Beaver Moon}

April 21, 2012

Hello to another wonderful new moon, meaning new dreams, hopes, a fresh start and new beginnings for the weeks ahead. I absolutely {LOVE} this phase in the moon cycle as it’s time to start afresh and dream more dreams. Please join me in gathering images and words to create a Full Moon Mandala or Dream [...]

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Joy Jam and getting back into the swing!

April 13, 2012

photo credit: Midnight Raven Happy Friday everyone! It certainly has been some journey over the last few months as I have been traveling around Australia and New Zealand and currently back in the UK for a week seeing friends and family. It’s been perfect time to take some ‘time out’ and just ‘be’, see old [...]

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Full Moon Mandala: Full Pink Moon – April 6th 2012

April 6, 2012

My Full Moon Mandala this month is all about a new season, spring and flourishing (my word for 2012!) I am back in the UK and enjoying all the spring flowers, sunshine and showers! I have had so much time to reflect and just “be” on my recent travels, that I am now getting ready [...]

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April Color Challenge 2012 {mustard yellow}

April 1, 2012

Photo taken at orakei korako in New Zealand Traveling around New Zealand was a wonderful experience, with so much inspiration in the natural world. Just outside of Rotorua, I found a colorful adventure where we saw geysers and a rainbow of beautiful colors bubbling up from the earth. I find yellow such an invigorating color, [...]

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