'Synthetic Organic'

Two woven copper and perspex neckpieces. These have been designed for the Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards. I had so much fun creating them and am just a tad enthusiastic about the finished product. Let me know what you think!

Needs a little love

My partner and I are looking to buy a new house. It will be our first home so obviously we aren't looking for a mansion and are trying to keep our mortgage to a minimum heart attack. Looking in the area we would LOVE to buy in, I stumbled upon this little gem. Photos so tragic they are beautiful. I don't think the rela estate realised they were creating an artwork in their sales pitch. Let me know what you think, I think the picture is gorgeous!

Bloom Ring

Something pretty I made in a weaving workshop at the university. I also made a snakes belly necklace that I love. The woven wire feels like it is growing and breathing as you work the strands. Then later as you wear the piece, it feels like it can move and twist like a living thing! This one is sterling silver and 9ct gold.

Naked Ladies

Latest series of paintings. Hung in the restaurant "My Place" on the Gold Coast. Oh I just had so much fun with the colours, shapes and subject matter!

These are my working conditions- I love my chickens but sometimes they are so curious and they LOVE to be close to you!

New York, New York

As the days grow colder I think back to winter in New York and wonder why it never felt quite this cold?! New York is such a beautiful city and I wish I could spend a year just discovering the city and its seasons. That said I am an incredibly lucky little bunny and was still able to experience the city blooming into spring and then later blanketed in icy clean snow. It was amazing to walk through central park on different days and see the transformation! These are some of my images from a joint photography exhibition. Ah Bliss...

Just two days later!

I heart Barbie

Oh... it must be love, love, love.
I love this artist. For little girls grown-up everywhere Margaux Lange is a dream come true. Her 'barbie bits' jewellery ensures we will never grow too old to still play with Barbie.

When I was a little girl I had the most beautiful Barbie. My sister and I had a Barbie and Ken each so we became quite attached to our dolls. Mine was so pretty, she had tiny blue sapphires (I am sure they were real!) for eyes and long blonde hair. The little girl next door had several Barbies and when I thought I was "too old" to still be playing with Barbie, I reluctantly gave her mine. A week later I was checking up on my prized possession only to discover that she had thrown her in the rubbish after a leg fell off. I was heartbroken. I am still heartbroken. So if you ever find a blue crystal-eyed barbie please think of me.

Maybe this is why I love Margaux Lange's jewellery so so much.

The jewellery is colourful, fun and exquisitely made. I love her custom pieces and am continually amazed by her new designs. Who would have thought this simple icon could be expressed in so many creative ways?! Check out her blog " Midges Mind"- its updated regularly. Ooh and you can buy Barbie Bling on Etsy!

Amazing Artists

As you can see, on the left, I have added some links to web places which I love. I can spend hours trawling through jewellery web pages and absolutely LOVE artist's blogs. It gives me the chance to sticky beak (something I loved and now miss about uni) and see what people are up to. It also serves the purpose of motivation and inspiration.

I will keep updating as I find more and more that leave me speechless. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Back in the real world, I have been busy with family and teaching and unfortunately have been a little slack. I need to go out, splurge and just get the tools that I have been dying for. Until then I have my web places..