Two Little Fishies

Alisa x

"Arlecchino"

I thought I'd play catch up and show you all some recent paintings that I have been working on. Below is "Arlecchino" A painting intended for my new kitchen (if ever it get's done). It's a fairly large piece that's painted on a recycled canvas which we discovered in the shed here when we first moved (hence why I can't sell it). I really enjoyed painting this one as it was a shift from my usual style. It's very bright and has several layers and textures.  "Arlecchino" references The harlequin pattern that is repeated throughout the work.

Anywho, I hope you like it too.

Alisa x

Autumn Heart

My favourite season for inspiration! I love collecting tid-bits on our family walks, then coming home to arrange them into pictures to start painting watercolours. Aren't the colours divine?

Alisa x 

Sharing the inner city chick with my country girls

Hello there! Yes I know, I've been M.I.A over the past few months. But I'm back, feeling refreshed and ready to share :)

These past holidays I took my girls down to my childhood home of Balmain, Sydney. I wanted to share with them the simple pleasures that I enjoyed as a child. Every afternoon would be spent in Ewenton Park, climbing the huge fig tree that had a makeshift loft made from old wooden boards. There was also a wicked rope swing that I loved to play on (this is no longer there, I assume because of public liability). I showed them the sandstone walls that frame the Harbour and let them discover the creatures that live amongst the cracks and crevices. It was so beautiful to see my little girls soaking up all the beauty of my special place. My country girls, completely mesmerized by the mass of water before them and the huge shiny buildings. It's funny how places can change so much but still be the same.

We also visited China Town and enjoyed a ride on the Merry-Go-Round at Darling Harbour before heading home via a Sydney Ferry. Oh how I miss the Ferries! We caught a movie at the Cinemas, enjoying movie popcorn (yum!) and spending quality time with Nonna and Paddy, Uncle Macca and Uncle Jimbo.

We only got to stay for a few days. Their favourite part?  My tree.

I'll be with you all again soon. Pinky promise.

Alisa x

"Plume"

This past weekend I partook in an exhibition organized by a friend. She sent a copy of this song to artists in the region and asked that we create a work in conjunction with the piece. It was all very casual. Just a way to keep the creative juices flowing, however I must say... it was so rewarding. We each gave a speech about our work and our perceptions of the song were interestingly enough so different. 

At first I listened to the music, ignoring the lyrics, and I could feel the sense of flight. As a representation of this I knew that I wanted to incorporate imagery of feathers. Now most of you would know already that I'm one of those bird freaks (we all know about "Put a bird on it"...Yeah, that's me). I collect feathers when I go on my little walks. I love how they come to symbolize the remnants of a birds journey.  So I thought I'd use them in my work to show the journey that I have taken in the past few years. From the depths of depression, we made the big move to this little part of the world. I love where I am today and I really connected with the music we had to work with. God love one of the other artists though...... Her work was a vase with a sad face sculpted on the front, dark brown glaze dripping down the features. She then pinned a photo of herself in the early 80's. Cocktail dress, permed hair and a champers in hand underneath her vase. She said to me that her work was stating that the musical artist "was a miserable shit and that she should see the world through HER eyes", pointing at the picture of herself living it up! LOL Gosh I love the characters out here :)

Any who, here's my piece. I apologize for the photograph. You know I'm rubbish at taking pics! I've titled it "Plume" It's created by using water colour, pen, cotton thread and my cup of black tea :)

Best be off, I have a heap of sewing to do that I should have one on the weekend but it was too hot! Thankfully this evening is nice and cool.

Alisa x

Loving....Katie Daisy

I finally have a Katie Daisy print! YAY!!

This girls work makes me so happy. Whenever I feel a little under the weather I like to sift through her colourful affirmations. It helps me to positively re-adjust my thinking. I've been lusting after one of her prints for yonks but couldn't decide which one to get. I'm happy with my choice....

"Live with Passion".

I intend to do just that :)

Alisa x

Can't believe it's November already

Well, what a roller coaster this past month has been! I've been busily organizing stalls for the annual Rylstone Streetfeast as well as re-opening the shop. I didn't end up having a stall at the Streetfeast on the weekend. It all became a bit too much. Instead, I went down in the morning to help everyone set-up, came home, opened my shop and made jewellery. And boy have I got some doozies! Here's a sneak peek of what I've been working on.....

I'm TRYING to get my shiz together for Christmas. I can't believe that it's November already. Ca-razy!!

I'll be adding these items to my little neglected Etsy store soon.

I hope you're all well and I'll be back soon with more goodies to share :)

Alisa x