Idees - Competition

Idees (ideas) Magazine is a fantastic South African magazine featuring a variety of local crafts, cookery and livestyle ideas.

Each year they have a "hand created" competition which anyone can enter. They are looking for easy and affordable gift ideas.

I entred one of my felt notebooks and could not believe my luch when they contacted me last week to inform my that my entry was one of the 25 finalists. Yeah!!

This means my book will feature in the September issue of the magazine and hopefully in their gorgeous coffee table book with gift ideas.

Dids - felt handbags

Some more samples of my handbags. As you can see, I am having a lot of fun with these bags. Each one is individually made by hand, fully lined with cotton fabric and they close with a magnetic clip.

I hope they are going to sell like hot cakes!

Felt Handbag

My new felt passion involves handbags, handbags of different sizes and shapes. I love the larger "canvas" the bag provides to play with colour and design.

This weekend I am taking my goodies to a new exhibition venue - blos (= blush) market. It is a fantastic outside venue with a fresh food deli, live music, decor etc.

Come and join us.

Will keep you updated with more handbags as they are completed.

4 Vintage Teacups - oil painting

Another of my teacup paintings. I realy struggled with the background. First it was a bright red, then I changed it to a yellowy, orangey colour. In the end I scraped of all the paint and went with a rather old looking wallpaper. I am happy now : )

Vintage teacup paintings

4 New paintings. I have boxes and boxes full of paper that I use for my paper doll collages and vintage blocks. These teacups were the perfect subject matter to use all my bits of scrap paper. I cut out the cups, pasted them on canvas and then painted over them with oils. I love the bright colours, they make me smile.

Vintage Rose Collage Paintings

I had some old stamp and postcard magazines for some years and was looking for some project to use these images. This was the perfect opportunity, an exhibition with the title "wonderfull word". I used old postcards and stamps as a collage background and then painted the roses in oil, using glazed to give it an antique feel.

Get It Magazine article

Last month I was so lucky to have an article published in a local magazine. The March edition featured al kinds of vintage related products in the Pretoria area. The editor found my vintage blocks on my blog and contacted me for an interview.

I only expected to be mentioned, not to have an entire double page article about me, my studio and classes. Thanks Get It Magazine!

Jou can read the magazine online

Paper Collage class

We had a fabulous Saturday morning and created some amazing artworks with photos and paper. Here is an idea of what to expect at one of my classes.

The next class is on Saturday 16 April. Contact me to book a place.

Paper Collage Class

Next Saturday I am giving another paper collage class at my studio. Please contact me to book a place.

Green VW Beetle oil painting

A new painting for a friend's son who recently became the very proud owner of a 1970 VW Beetle. I hope this painting brings him as much joy as the car itself. :)

New felt products and button rings

Please contact me for purchasing information. I supply to a few stores in Pretoria and would like to add more retailers.

Zippy Bags

Recycled Paper Note Books

Button Rings

Birdie Magnets

Paper Collage Class

I am presenting this course on the 23 of Feb. It is going to be a fun morning. Just 3 spaces left so book without delay.

Riverside Studio - Classes

After much hard work my studio is ready. Here are all the details for those who have been asking about classes. Looking forward to spending many happy creative hours with you.

Paper Collage

Last 2 paper collages of 2010.

Garden 2

Garden 1

Volkswagen Paintings

2 New oil paintings for the last exhibition for the year.

Felt and paper collage

These collages are for Duncan Yard Gallery's December exhibition.

Showers of affection1

Showers of affection2

Dog paintings

It was a joy to paint these doggies. Hope they find a good home :)

Jersey Cow Paintings

These two are for the Heart in the Garden exhibition this weekend. It is going to be an awesome exhibition.

Retro Jersey 2

Retro Jersey 1

Chair paintings

SOLD

3 Small paintings I did for a recent exhibition

Heart in the Garden 2010

The invite for this year's exhibition. If you like funky, imaginative and different art, this is the place to be. I am again exhibiting this year and look forward to being a part of this amazing experience.