inspired once again...

image thanks to heather smith jones

image thanks to violet

lose yourself...

photo by me

...in Melbourne.

Well, thats just what me and Kwanie did last month!

Together we splurged on a three night adventure to the city known for its food, fashion and art culture. Needless to say, we were not dissapointed! The whole trip, short as it was, was filled to the brim of delicious food, fashion and art encounters. There were so many highlights:
- the glamorous Westin hotel we stayed in
- the delicious Shou Sumiyaki Sake Bar & Grill in Chinatown
- the late night Supper Inn (also in Chinatown)
- the fantastically wonderful and awfully outrageous Tim Burton exhibition
- hours upon hours rummaging through vintage clothes racks
- St Kilda's cake shops

- SUPER KAWAII japanese photobooths!
- late nights spent photographing the graffiti lined arcades and laneways
- can someone say Haigh's Chocolates??!!

It was a completely wonderful and well timed trip, thank you Melbourne!

ART MONTH.

Image by Natso Seki.

Ok, so it has been awhile since I last blogged. There is no particular reason for this, other than sheer laziness and a lack of inspiration. So - now is the time, to put on my 'creative hat', so to speak, and start 'creating'. Truth is, for the past two years I've felt a little lost. I know I have something to offer, but what? I am always aprehensive when it comes to starting an art project, because truely, I have lost all self-belief.

But - now is the time.
I am proposing 'Art Month'. Weekly, I will state a subject around which I will draw. Perhaps not a 'daily' drawing, but at least one for the week. I know that I need to pick this habit up again, lest it be lost forever.

So, wish me luck. God knows I'll need it.

what i am thankful for.

1. salvation, and His protection.
2. the opportunity of existance, and the chance to make a difference.

3. beautiful friends and family.

4. meu amor.

5. health.

6. art & photography.
7. great coffee, and cafes.

{these great prints are by my lovely friend and fellow artlover, alana. are they not just the most splendid things?}