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Octopus
65. Octopus. Continuing my battle to control ink. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
At the Taj
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.
AwwwKiki
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.
Cuppa Tea
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.
Goffert Park
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.
Reed Collector
70. Reed Collector. From one of the islands of Lake Titicaca in Peru. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen.
Scary Clown
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.
Shocked Rabbit
72. Shocked Rabbit. Experimenting with seeing what comes from splashing ink on a page. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Canal
73. Canal. The canal next to our house 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Platypus
74. Platypus. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Shibuya
75. Shibuya. Observing the crowds at the crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo. 110 gsm Matt Paper using silver pen.
Side Street
76. Side Street. Walking down a side street in Tokyo. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and masking fluid.
Shibuya Two
77. Shibuya Two. More people watching. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and copic marker.
Old Negative
78. Old Negative. Just having one of those days. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
General Feeling
79. Falling Behind. Just having another one of those days. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Jodhpur
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.
Pattern Rabbit
81. Pattern Rabbit. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Cyclone Virginia
82. Cyclone Virginia. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Man Face
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.
MMMM Gelato
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.
Silhouette
84. Silhouette. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pens and charcoal.
Food Hall
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.
Sneakers, Seasons and Space.
Howdy
56. Howdy. Do you like my new sneakers? 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Face
57. Face. I’m thinking I like to use ink… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Whale
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.
Space Musicians
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.
Boot Camp
60. Boot Camp. This was part of an illustration for a client. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen.
Autumn Day
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.
Wintry Reminder
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.
Bowerbird
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.
Waiting
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.
Fifty five, and my hands are now permanently stained with ink.
Habana Rooftop
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.
Woman
35. Woman. I was thinking of ghostly worlds. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen & acrylic.
Blackbird
36. Blackbird. I’m really favouring this technique with ink and pen. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, watercolour and ink.
Fence
37. Fence. For some reason, I was feeling compelled to draw a fence. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen & acrylic.
Scarecrow
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.
Babushka
39. Babushka. My recently aquired Babushka doll from St. Petersburg 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using charcoal.
Crusts
40. Crusts. …Mmmm toasted sandwiches… 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour.
Yawn
41. Yawn. Subliminally tired? 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink and watercolour.
Mirror
42. Mirror. Mirror Mirror on the wall… 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and ink.
Delhi Powerline
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.
Pirate
44. Pirate. Har de Har Har. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen, ink and watercolour.
Feather
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.
Can You Not See I'm In A Hurry To Get To A Job I Despise!
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.
Waiting For George.
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.
Feet Are Strange
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.
Hawaii Travel Brochure
49. Hawaii Travel Brochure. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.
Logo Work
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.
Bowerbird
51. Bowerbird. Part of an idea for the Seamstress. 110 gsm Matt Paper using copic marker and pen.
Tiger
52. Thinking of Life of Pi. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.
Oh, My
53. Oh, My. Just mucking around with a typeface I found recently. 80 gsm Natural Craft Paper using pen and ink.
Backyard Lady
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.
Peacock Numero Uno
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.
A new batch of 10… finally!
Green Landscape
24. Green Landscape. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using water colour.
Go Wireless
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.
Swarm
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.
Golden
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.
Dripface
28. Dripface. Creating an image from dripping ink. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and water colour.
Don't Be Fooled
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.
Banner
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.
Am Want Need
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.
Blue Balloon
32. Blue Balloon. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pens, ink and water colour.
Hair
33. Hair. Japanese Biker Hair. 110 gsm 100% Recycled Matt Paper using pen.
Reminiscing of lands far away. Some real. Some make believe.
The Moon I Saw
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.
Mr Turtle
14. I’m watching a lot of Entourage lately. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink, pen and water colour.
Looking Up
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.
Spiral
16. Continuation on #15 Looking Up. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen.
Frustration
17. ARGH! Some people were making me angry. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen and ink.
Bicycle Puppet
18. This is my bicycle. I LOOOOOVE my bicycle. 110 gsm Matt Paper using pen, pencil and highlighter.
Bull, Poor Bull. Valencia
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.
Copenhagen Cemetary
20. A Statue from a cemetary in Copenhagen. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using ink.
Lago Titicaca
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.
Found Object
22. Found Object from my jewelry collection. From Bolivia. 400 gsm Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper using pen and ink.
Some Kind Of Fruit Tree
23. Imagine if fruit trees looked a little something like this. 170 gsm Heavyweight Paper using pen and ink.