It's school holidays, cool and wet and unfortunately we had to go in to a three day lockdown in the first week of the mid-year break. My daughter already had some friends over, so we decided to do an art session to keep our minds off the big world out there. I covered the dining … Continue reading Big inspiration from small creative superstars
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Doodling matters
I have a small confession: I am self-conscious about doodling, but I really want to do it. I can approach many illustrations or paintings with a degree of confidence, but the thought of making a page of doodles makes me balk. Not because I am prejudice against doodling, but because I was convinced I couldn’t … Continue reading Doodling matters
A beautifully illustrated chronicle of now by illustrator Vic Lee. Wow!
I came across The Corona Diary, by illustrator Vic Lee while rummaging around the internet looking for illustrated diaries. The video below is a flip through of the limited edition printed book with commentary by Vic Lee himself, found on his own YouTube channel. I am as much attracted to the typography as to the … Continue reading A beautifully illustrated chronicle of now by illustrator Vic Lee. Wow!
A universe of ideas
As a child, at least as early as I can remember, I believed ideas were absorbed from the universe, that our brains were receivers, picking up on the tangible experiences and events of real beings who lived beyond our solar system or in another dimension. What it meant, basically, was that somewhere in the universe … Continue reading A universe of ideas
The Art of Looking Sideways, by Alan Fletcher
If you're looking for a book that is all about visual and creative thinking, but you feel like going on a tour of the unexpected, look no further than Alan Fletcher's, The Art of Looking Sideways. Unless you've already heard of it (it's been around for almost 20 years) and have one or two copies … Continue reading The Art of Looking Sideways, by Alan Fletcher
On being unapologetically eccentric
A short tribute to Jim Henson, a creative superstar Most people probably know who Jim Henson was. If you don't know his name you'll probably know some of his work. He is best known for his creation of the The Muppets (Rowlf the Dog, the Swedish Chef, Kermit The Frog and many of Kermit's Sesame … Continue reading On being unapologetically eccentric
Recommended reads: An Illustrated Life by Danny Gregory
If you love illustrated journals, anything by creative superstar and co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, Danny Gregory is a must. A good place to start is his compilation of pages from the sketchbooks and art journals of artists, illustrators and designers. In his own words, Danny Gregory searched for a book just like this since he … Continue reading Recommended reads: An Illustrated Life by Danny Gregory
Gingamegs Art 