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Ive decided to close my Artfire shop and move it to Handmade Artists:http://handmadeartists .com/shop/MVSilvaAs much as I loved the Artfire community, it just wasnt working out for me, perhaps it was ...
Some of the painting works Ive completed for my mid-semester critique (and the reason Ive been neglecting poor blog).The smaller works are based on my parents Chilean Cafe at Hope Island on...
A short while ago I made a trip down to the QLD Art Gallery, followed by the Gallery Of Modern Art in South Brisbane.I had a whole bunch of ideas about this post, photos, information about the artist...
Just wanted to share some photos from some of the bookbinding classes Ive been holding at Sarbe Invitations and Paper. These are some of the student pamphlets and ledgers. :) (posted with permission)...
Ive posted a few digital images for sale as prints at Society 6.There should also now be a little widget on the side bar with my S6 shop that includes prints, laptop skins, phone skins and tees.That ...
For those that havent been watching my Facebook page, these are some of the things Ive been making so far. In this update, we have the bracelets:Stepping Stones, Moebius and Helm weaves.Orbital Viper...
Sometimes, youre happily working away on a maille weave or putting together a sparkly pair of earrings when you reach out to grab another jump ring and you swipe at empty air...D-:Disaster.It happens...
Perhaps yes, perhaps no.Bachelor of Fine Arts at Griffiths QLD College of Art starting tomorrow!Pros and cons list goes a little like this:Pros:Finally doing the degree Ive wanted to since leaving hi...
A couple of things Im currently working on:Orbital Vipera Berus Weave with blue anodized rings, this ones almost finished, just waiting on some new claw clasps. Absolutely love the feel of this one, ...
So Ive acquired a new obsession. Can you guess what?? XD.........Tonights shena nigans:16 gauge, 3.75mm and 6mm ID rings.Excuse the swollen fingers; I spent the better part of the ...
Just some photos of some material preparation.First photo is of silver plated jump rings Im preping for earring making purposes, been hand cut rings, some of them had a few bits of overhang that had ...
All finished and in use! :DI do, however, have to invest in one more lamp; the one in the back is my bedside lamp and I needs it back :3Heheh, now to photograph and edit the 100 odd pairs of earrings...
Ive been making a lot of jewellery lately.It started as simple earrings but now Im experimenting with chainmaille and making my own chains and bracelets.The reason for not having posted pho...
When you use crappy quality materials to paint on. :/A rather huge waste of time. :(Unfortunately, not all art supplies work as advertised. Im looking at you, Hunter Leisure/Studio. >:(Lesson lear...
A while back I painted this quick digital painting for my (now defunct) 365Days blog.I came across the original file while cleaning out my harddrives and without thinking started working on it again....
Happy (belated) Christmas everyone!Hope you all had a wonderful time :Dxxoo
Not sure if I mentioned this in an earlier post (losing track of A LOT lately XD ) but Ill be going back to uni next year; Bachelor of Fine Arts at the QLD College of Arts.Its funny that its taken me...
Ive been doing a whole lot of bookbinding for sale lately, though Im going to refrain from posting each and every one here!Ive also started writing shop specific posts on my Artfire blog, you can fin...
Im finally starting to get my act together with my Artfire store.BumbleVee on ArtfireIve owned a store there for some time now but havent had the guts to actually list anything! (had an Etsy store on...
Decided to extend my stay here at my parents house for the weekend, Ive been feeling a little isolated lately, so Im glad for the company and easy conversation.Ive been trying to get my butt out of t...
I think Im pretty safe posting this now, its too late at night (or early in the morning) for mother to read this now and Ill be heading down to my parents house first thing in the morning so should b...
I have never seen so many cosplayers in one place in my entire life! My friend and I, who werent in costume, actually felt like odd ones out! This will be rectified next year. :3Supanova is an A...
It was my mothers birthday on the 2nd of November and I was unable to visit her that day :( however, she did have a lovely party at her work, courtesy of my father and their friends.Even though I was...
These are the four finished prints Ive been working on.Theyre all about 10cm x 10cm in size and cut from soft-cut lino. Printed with Derivan Phthalo Blue block ink on hand marbled watercolour paper. ...
Ive been working on some prints for a mini prints competition.I dont really expect anything to come of it but Ive used the competition excuse to boot myself into making a series of related lino print...
Ive started teaching some basic bookbinding at Sarbe Invitations and Paper on the Gold Coast.At the moment its pamphlet stitch and a little ledger binding, focusing on the basics of binding...
September hasnt been a very good month for me, its thrown all sorts of nasties my way; family leaving, work problems, money problems, creativity problems.Actually, this year has been more trouble tha...
Just a small art update.These are some drawings I made for a local zine published by an ex co-worker.Pen and ink, digital and pencil, respectively.Only two of these made it to printing though; the pe...
Ive been pretty sick lately, Ive had a nasty flu thats put me out of action for over a week (suspected whooping cough for a while but not sure now, hope its not!)Ive been unable to go to work, doctor...
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