Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Crab
Have had a crabtastic day. Procrastinated most of the day from study for an exam on Monday. After an unsuccessful crabbing experience, I was inspired to paint. We only caught a ladycrab, so let her go. She was a little flustered.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sneaky sneaky entry like I haven't been away or anything...
...Hello... (Slyly pokes her head up from under desk)....
Been a while, eh?
Well, have moved to Macleay Island, we've been here nearly four months, and I have hardly done any binding. I have managed to do some painting- joined the local arts centre. Even managed to sell two paintings, which is exciting! ...Not so excitingly the money went towards groceries, but an achievement none-the-less.
It's lovely having our own house, lots of space to do our own things.
So, a brief update on what's been happening: just before we left Newcastle sadly we lost our dear little ferret, Tuco. I have never felt that much pain before, not even when my horse got put down (that just felt surreal and only sunk in much later, but losing Tuco was completely devastating- he was so young and his death is still a mystery).
Since moving to the Island however, we have gained another life to our little family- a beautiful greyhound named Dougie. He is sweet, and we are quite guilty of believing him to be a near-perfect dog... doesn't bark, isn't a pain in any way, likes to just lay down wherever we are and be with us.
I have just finished my first semester of environmental science (management, really) and am absolutely loving it, but the more I learn about our world, the angrier I have been getting (or perhaps it is passion?). The ignorance of some people just drives me insane, even more so the fact that no matter what you can tell them, some people just will never listen or understand, or bother to research their arguments.
It's been a pretty quiet life on the Island (apart from one noisy neighbour), so not many excuses for not doing any bindery, but I am on uni break now, so that will change. :) I completed a book today that has been on the go for quite some time. I used a scarf I bought in Turkey (exorbitantly overpriced) to cover it- I really love how it turned out. Needs a little bit of trimming, but this will be a birthday present to myself.
-Chell xo
(Apologies for the excessive use of brackets!)
Been a while, eh?
Well, have moved to Macleay Island, we've been here nearly four months, and I have hardly done any binding. I have managed to do some painting- joined the local arts centre. Even managed to sell two paintings, which is exciting! ...Not so excitingly the money went towards groceries, but an achievement none-the-less.
It's lovely having our own house, lots of space to do our own things.
So, a brief update on what's been happening: just before we left Newcastle sadly we lost our dear little ferret, Tuco. I have never felt that much pain before, not even when my horse got put down (that just felt surreal and only sunk in much later, but losing Tuco was completely devastating- he was so young and his death is still a mystery).
Since moving to the Island however, we have gained another life to our little family- a beautiful greyhound named Dougie. He is sweet, and we are quite guilty of believing him to be a near-perfect dog... doesn't bark, isn't a pain in any way, likes to just lay down wherever we are and be with us.
I have just finished my first semester of environmental science (management, really) and am absolutely loving it, but the more I learn about our world, the angrier I have been getting (or perhaps it is passion?). The ignorance of some people just drives me insane, even more so the fact that no matter what you can tell them, some people just will never listen or understand, or bother to research their arguments.
It's been a pretty quiet life on the Island (apart from one noisy neighbour), so not many excuses for not doing any bindery, but I am on uni break now, so that will change. :) I completed a book today that has been on the go for quite some time. I used a scarf I bought in Turkey (exorbitantly overpriced) to cover it- I really love how it turned out. Needs a little bit of trimming, but this will be a birthday present to myself.
-Chell xo
(Apologies for the excessive use of brackets!)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Moving :)
In roughly three weeks I will be moving to a warmer part of the world... Moreton Bay! Hopefully one of the Islands. There I endevour to begin the mission of starting my own business as an illustrator, bookbinder and papermaker. So I'll be frequenting this blog more often, so please ignore the previous fizzle it has been through. Looking forward to it so, so much!
xo
-Chell
xo
-Chell
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Italia
Artist book for Italy I can't decide... Is it pretty or ugly? I think I've been looking at it too long. More likely it is neither.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Day 2
Not overly happy with this one. Mostly because white doen't really appeal to me. And apologies for the yucky photos!! I did have it finished yesterday, though not enough time to post. xo
Friday, March 18, 2011
Day 1- Saralata
So here she is, Saralata. 16 x 11.5 cm artist book.
Glueing- slightly difficult, material didn't like to stick.
-Chell
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