Blanket Magazine DIY Calendar 2010 Feat. the Seamstress!

If you’re in the market for a 2010 Calendar or looking for a nice chrissy gift, why not stroll on over to Blanket Magazine and download their DIY Holiday themed calendar for only US $5! It features holiday-esque images that will get you inspired to take off from your desk, or at least do a little daydreaming. The Seamstress was lucky enough to be selected for the Calendar and will be sitting on your wall in May. While you’re over at Blanket, take a look at their great features and interviews on emerging artists and designers.

No Comments / Dec 09.09 / 100 Days., Uncategorized / by admin

And that makes 100. (PHEW!)

87. Sea Sculpture. Brighton Seafront. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour

88. Silver Lady. 110 gsm Matt Paper using silver pen and charcoal

89. Oh Deer 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink

90. Forest War. Mmmm Ink Splats… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink

91. Pterodactyl. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, watercolour and pen

92. Inked Font. I think this is the next challenge I want to set for myself – create a usable font. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink

93. Yellow. This is from a photo I took while in Havana, Cuba.  400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour and pen

94. Rapa Nui. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour, ink and pen

95. Flight 217. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen

96. Mountains. Trying on a new style. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pen.

97. Monster. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour

98. Rain Drops. I love the effects of copic marker when they start to run dry. 150gsm Cartridge Paper using ink, copic marker and pen

99. Night Drive. Scoping out some photography for a CD cover I designed for Tracey Redhead’s Walking Home A Different Way, I sat waiting beside a main road in Surry Hills, with blazing headlights and lurking shadows. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and pen

100. Mi Amor. I thought I’d be all romantic and leave this one ’til last. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and copic marker.

No Comments / Oct 28.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Almost there!

65. Octopus. Continuing my battle to control ink. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

66. At The Taj. While viewing the Taj Mahal in all it’s magical glory and romantic gestures, these men had me equally spellbound. They looked to me like they’d just made their way on a pilgrammage to the Taj. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pencil.

67. Awww Kiki. Our next door neighbours have the most beautiful golden Labrador that we had the pleasure of looking after for two weeks recently. She was all curled up in her basket, but kept moving around, so it was a bit hard to get her all in proportion! I want a puppy now! 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen.

68. Cuppa Tea. If you’ve ever stepped foot in my kitchen you would know I have a slight obsession. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen.

69. Goffert Park. The leaves are starting to fall and we went to the park today to soak in the last of the sunshine while it was still reasonably warm. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pencil.

70. Reed Collector. From one of the islands of Lake Titicaca in Peru. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen.

71. Scary Clown. I think this was subconsciously done after watching a Simpsons episode when Homer makes the clown bed for Bart. “Can’t sleep, clown will eat me.”! 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

72. Shocked Rabbit. Experimenting with seeing what comes from splashing ink on a page. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

73. Canal. The canal next to our house 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

74. Platypus. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

75. Shibuya. Observing the crowds at the crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo. 110 gsm Matt Paper using silver pen.

76. Side Street. Walking down a side street in Tokyo. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and masking fluid.

77. Shibuya Two. More people watching. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and copic marker.

78. Old Negative. Just having one of those days. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

79. Falling Behind. Just having another one of those days. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

80. Jodhpur. Walking back down the hill from the the fort overlooking Jodhpur we met a family who invited us in for tea, a chat, and some henna. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

81. Pattern Rabbit. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

82. Cyclone Virginia. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

83. Man Face. I was feeling inspired to make some portraits lately. Instalment numero uno. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, acrylic and pen.

84. MMMM Gelato. Headed down to Milan for the weekend, and this would be my pre-gelato dreaming. Ended up having the most INCREDIBLE gelato ever, at a place called Chocolat. If you go to Milan, it is a must. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using acrylic and ink.

84. Silhouette. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pens and charcoal.

85. Food Hall. Whilst in Valencia I was in an amazing food hall that was in an old building, that had beautiful windows in the roof. 110 gsm Matt Paper using silver pen.

No Comments / Oct 21.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Sneakers, Seasons and Space.

56. Howdy. Do you like my new sneakers? 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

57. Face. I’m thinking I like to use ink… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

58. Whale. This one was actually a little unexpected. I was creating a backdrop for some hand made business cards but it turned a bit pear-shaped and then thats when I saw a whale. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, watercolour and pen.

59. Space Musicians. Recently I’ve been getting into podcasts, particularly one called Studio 360. I find that working at home can make conversation with myself a bit monotonous! This is based on one of the segments regarding austronauts taking instruments into space. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and pen.

60. Boot Camp. This was part of an illustration for a client. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen.

61. Autumn Day. This is the first year where I’ve really experienced Autumn. In Europe the seasons are so much more defined than in Sydney. Something about a cooling, soothing, breeze on a clear day. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen & pencil.

62. Wintry Reminder. Cycling into centraal, I passed a backyard containing this teepee-inspired wood stack. I thought it looked cool, and well it was a reminder of the winter to come. 100 gsm Matt Textured Paper using copic marker and pen.

63. Bowerbird. A little thing I’m working on for the Seamstress identity…maybe… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, ink and watercolour.

64. Waiting. This little lady is from a lovely moment whilst I was in India. She was waiting to collect our beer bottles for money, whilst we sat in a desert watching a sunset, listening to a ramanata. Beautiful, silent and sad. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen.

2 Comments / Sep 23.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Fifty five, and my hands are now permanently stained with ink.

34. Habana Rooftop. I was in Cuba a couple of years ago, this is from a photo I took while I was watching the city below from my rented room. 110 gsm Matt Paper using white charcoal & pencil.

35. Woman. I was thinking of ghostly worlds. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen & acrylic.

36. Blackbird. I’m really favouring this technique with ink and pen. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, watercolour and ink.

37. Fence. For some reason, I was feeling compelled to draw a fence. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen & acrylic.

38. Scarecrow. There appears to be quite a few scarecrows in the fields around Nijmegen! I think they’re rad. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

39. Babushka. My recently aquired Babushka doll from St. Petersburg 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using charcoal.

40. Crusts. …Mmmm toasted sandwiches… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour.

41. Yawn. Subliminally tired? 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour.

42. Mirror. Mirror Mirror on the wall… 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and ink.

43. Delhi Powerline. Wandering through the streets of Delhi, I couldn’t help but be amazed at the powerlines. They are beautifully chaotic, yet somehow still manage to do the job. This is based on one of my fave photos from a trip I did in 2006. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, ink and watercolour.

44. Pirate. Har de Har Har. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, ink and watercolour.

45. Feather. Trying for a more subtle, scientific approach to drawing. It had a very calming effect. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and pencil.

46. Can You Not See I’m In A Hurry To Get To A Job I Despise! This one has been in my head for a while now. I used to work in North Sydney, and really didn’t enjoy the commute to and from the other side of the bridge. I remember walking past one man in particular one day, who looked so angry that I was walking in his path. It was a bit of an ugly moment. It also makes me remember how lucky I am, to actually enjoy the work I do, and not be restricted to a grey suit. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, a toothbrush and acrylic.

47. Waiting For George. That would be P–Funk! I thought the lights on the floor looked pretty…400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, watercolour and pen.

48. Feet Are Strange. The longer I spent drawing them, the more I came to this conclusion. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and a pattern I made in Photoshop.

49. Hawaii Travel Brochure. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.

50. Logo Work. Currently working on a logo for my professional design alias, the Seamstress. Thought I’d try a bit of hand type. I MADE IT TO 50! HALF WAY! I’m actually quite surprised I’ve made it this far. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

51. Bowerbird. Part of an idea for the Seamstress. 110 gsm Matt Paper using copic marker and pen.

52. Thinking of Life of Pi. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.

53. Oh, My. Just mucking around with a typeface I found recently. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen and ink.

54. Back Yard Lady. This is another one I’ve had in my head for a while. It’s based on a watery stain on the cement of a back yard in a house in Newtown I once lived in. I saw a woman in the stain, and to me she looked so graceful. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour.

55. Peacock Numero Uno. A good friend o’mine has asked me to create a tattoo design of a peacock feather. This was just me playing with the structure. It’s a little scary that this will be permanent, so no doubt I’ll do 100 variations! 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and watercolour.

No Comments / Sep 11.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

A new batch of 10… finally!

24. Green Landscape. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using water colour.

25. Go Wireless. I was thinking about the internet and the possible future of consumerism. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen and ink.

26. Swarm. Creatures have taken over this tree. I actually did this for an upcoming design project in response to visualising a market. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen and ink.

27. Golden. Guess who just bought some yellow watercolour?! Inspired by an Arcade Fire Poster. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pens and water colour.

28. Dripface. Creating an image from dripping ink. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and water colour.

29. Don’t Be Fooled. Recently I watched political humourist Bill Mahers’ hilarious and troubling documentary Religious which inspired this piece about people being dragged in to religion when they are looking for something supportive in their lives. If you haven’t seen this film, I suggest you take a look. Some shocking and fascinating characters to laugh at, and be troubled by. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pens, ink and a sense of logic.

30. Banner. Hehe! I was working on a large-scale banner today and was about to throw my computer out the window, but thought I’d take it out on some paper and pens instead. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pen.

31. Am Want Need. I found it interesting that the first 3 verbs I learnt whilst learning a new language (espanol) were: I am, I want, I need. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.

32. Blue Balloon. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pens, ink and water colour.

33. Hair. Japanese Biker Hair. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pen.

No Comments / Aug 24.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Reminiscing of lands far away. Some real. Some make believe.

13. The Moon I saw last night was very pretty, sitting behind some clouds in the back yard. 140gsm Heavyweight Black Paper using acrylic, water colour and pen.

14. I’m watching a lot of Entourage lately. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and water colour.

15. Based on a photograph from a design project a while ago. Looking up through foilage at a lamp post. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and copic marker.

16. Continuation on #15 Looking Up. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.

17. ARGH! Some people were making me angry. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and ink.

18. This is my bicycle. I LOOOOOVE my bicycle. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen, pencil and highlighter.

19. This is drawn from a photo I took a few years back while watching a bull fight in Valencia. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen and texta.

20. A Statue from a cemetary in Copenhagen. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

21. My memory of travelling across Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. A dark, cloudy day, with this beautiful small isle in the passing. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.

22. Found Object from my jewelry collection. From Bolivia. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen and ink.

23. Imagine if fruit trees looked a little something like this. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen and ink.

No Comments / Aug 13.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Rain, Murder and a Psuedo Russian Pappa.

400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour and pen.

Tomato Murder: Mother rolled off cliff by child. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and copic marker.

Landscape created from what turned out to be one of those happy accidents. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour, pen and charcoal.

Taking a nap. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour, pen and ink.

Downpours aplenty lately, last night was uber-scary when I awoke from deep slumber to the biggest and wildest thunderstorm that had me thinking the Germans were invading. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen and ink and rain drops.

Inspired by my pet fishes Jerry and Harry. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pen and watercolour.

Dad while we were in Russia together recently. I love this photo because he’s always avoiding them.
110 gsm Matt Paper using pen, charcoal, and acyrilic.

No Comments / Jul 30.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

First Images are here!

Inspired by a window shop front in St. Petersburg, this man was a moving wooden contraption collecting cups of tea and drinking them like there was no tomorrow.
170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen and texta.

I’m obsessed with lino and anything to do with printmaking. This lino has been in the works for a while, so thought it’d be good to finish the project before I delve deeper into 100. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using Lino (several months of carving), watercolour and pen

This teapot was found in the best 2nd hand shop in Nijmegen, “Het Goed” (It’s Good). 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using my left hand, ink, pen, watercolour and charcoal.

It’s an aeromoplane. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using watercolour, pen and charcoal.

Ah so last night I wasn’t exactly feeling creative. And I think I’m now beginning to realise the extent of my commitment. Oi oi oi. Serious Fail.
170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using watercolour, charcoal, pen, and apathy.

No Comments / Jul 23.09 / 100 Days. / by admin

Hello little world.

Recently I decided that I’d like to focus on improving my drawing & illustration skills, and recalled a speaker at the very first Semi Permanent Conference in Sydney, all those years ago in 2003, who’d set a challenge for himself. 100 Drawings in 100 days. So, inspired by his commitment, I have decided to follow in his footsteps, and see where it takes me.
I’d tell you who he was, but I have the memory of a goldfish.

Day 1 Officially began a few days back, on Saturday July 18 {2009} and already I’m finding it a hard juggle up to 2 hours extra between the daily grind and home life. BUT, the show must go on! Stay tuned for updates every so often, and feel free to leave comments, critiques, requests, or anything else of that nature!

I’ll also take this opportunity to tell you I’m available as a freelance designer. My contact deets are below, and you can view my work here.

Peace out x

Nat Carroll • Dorpsstraat 98 • 6544AE Nijmegen • the Netherlands

M: +31 621 443 279
nat@andallthatseams.com
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No Comments / Jul 21.09 / Uncategorized / by admin