The Sketchbook Project 2012

Sketchbooks for the 2012 Sketchbook Project have to be post marked by 31st January and I've finished just in time!......phew.
The theme I chose was TREE HOUSE.


I've always loved the idea of living in a tree house in one of those amazing Morton Bay Fig Trees with the crazy big roots.  It would be like living in "The Faraway Tree" (but with all the mod-cons, of course).

Morton Bay Fig Tree, Sydney

  Anyway.... below are the little artworks that went into my sketchbook.  I love using ink and making mixed media collages.  I like gathering up all sorts of bits and bobs - that on their own might not be that interesting, but put them together make and they make something unique.

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Among the trees

For this years Sketchbook Project my theme is "treehouse".  I LOVE trees - I think they are so beautiful. One day, when I grow-up....I wanna live in my very own tree house....

Here is a little inspiration....

 

  .....stay tuned for some sketchy-type up-dates.  :)

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Bonjour mes Amis!

After a little hiatus from blogging, I'm back - more motivated and inspired than ever!  During my little break I’ve.....

• Been to Paris to visit Maison et Objet (interior design trade show) – P.S: It was AMAZING!

The AMAZING textiles hall (1 of 8 halls showing the lastest in interior design) at the Maison et Objet

Jardin des Tuileries

Jardin des Tuileries

Sacre Coeur

• Stopped off in London....met the cutest squirrels!

Cutie squirrel in the beautiful Kensington Gardens

Big Ben

Trafalgar Square

Buckingham Palace

• Designed my first fabric collection “GEOMETRIKA” Spring 2011

• Added to my little family.....introducing.......HUGO!

At the moment I'm working on....

• The Sketchbook Project 2012

• Next fabric range, Summer 2011
• Opening up an Etsy store.....yay!
• Ooohh ....and preparing for my favourite time of year with all sorts of Christmassy projects!

I’ll be sure to make regular posts keeping you up-to-date.  I hope you’ll drop in from time to time – I’d love to have your comments.

LOVE x

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Yay ....a shiny brand new year is before us.  I can't wait to see how this year pans out.  There are so many things I want to do and achieve and discover!....

One thing I can already cross off my list is "finish my sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project".....I am really happy with the outcome and can't wait to go and visit my little sketchbook and the Brooklyn Art Library one day  :).  I decided that rather than filling each page with it's own little artwork, that I would make one huge artwork and cut it down to fit into my sketch book.

Some picture are attached, but if you want to checkout my portfolio click here > www.arthousecoop.com/users/lovedove

I recommend everyone join in next years Sketchbook Project.  Sign up should be starting again soon - go to www.arthousecoop.com  - it is such great fun and it really gets the creative juices flowing. 

Sketchy

A few weeks back my SketchBook Project parcel arrived!  Woo hooo.....As well as my own specially barcoded sketch book I got this super cute tee and some postcards to give out.  The deadline to get your SketchBook in is January 2011.....so I better get cracking and start my sketching!!  I will post images as I go so stay tuned. X

* The SKETCHBOOK Project *

I was feeling quite down today ..... until I came across The SKETCHBOOK Project via Design*Sponge.  It's a awesome idea from the Art House Co-op.  Anyone from around the world can take part - to participate and have them send you a moleskine sketchbook that will go on tour, start by choosing a theme.

Project details are:
Sign up by:   October 31st 2010

Post your Sketchbook by:  January 15th, 2011

Tour starts:  March, 2011

After the tour, all the sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Art Library.  You can choose to have your sketchbook on digital record too.

YAY to the max!  I am so excited to take part!  The theme I chose is "If you lived here......"  I can't wait to get my sketchbook.....

The Blank Canvas

The Brooklyn Art Library

 

 

 

 

Sketchbooks Arranged in Theme Categories