2014 Sketchbook project - A few pages

 For a birthday, a few years ago I asked people to bring me the gift of a word. One they liked rather than one that described me. It was fun and this was a great chance to use the words with many sample piece I have had in the cupboard. Great way to showcase both. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this sketchbook.

Open Letter to my Husband

I spent several weeks pal Ning drawing and writing this sketchbook for my husband and with the intent of entering it into the 2014 Sketchbook project. But my husband liked it to much to let it go. So see next post for new sketchbook !

Happy birthday to Me

Look what the kids made for me . How cool is this.

Practicing my basket skills

It was such a wonderful early morning I spent some time getting rid of the evil ivy and weaving a shape decorated with some flowers.
I lined the inside with leaves I call "Lambs Ears."
It will not last as you need to dry vines first then rehydrate before weaving. But it is nice for the table.

Therapy Basket Weaving

I had a wonderful day learning the art of vessel making . Everyone created some wonderful baskets and artistic shapes.

Nick suggested I turn it upside down and it is a wonderful vase ( without water!)

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Mixed media class with my best mates and mum.

A fun afternoon where we all learnt lots and completed some lovely girlie works of art for grandchildren and nieces. Thanks Julie Ryder. We will be back to learn more.

A successful result

After presenting an art portfolio of drawings, Lino prints, some very average acrylic paintings, fabric textile art and a photographic book , I was offered a position at Australian National University to Study Visual Arts , majoring in Textiles. I seemed be the only person in the family to be nervous and unsure about my possible offer. When I got home the family had put on a wonderful celebration afternoon tea. Thanks guys, you are my biggest supporters!

A new acrylic for my artistic friend Alexa

Pencil Drawings for my Portfolio