10.6.14

On Friday my work was part of a wonderful exhibition with a group of talented artists to raise funds for WWF in the fight for conservation in Borneo. The exhibition, Jungle Heart, was held at Southside Tea Room and all of the artists included work that was based on the theme of the cause. I sold all of my paintings on the night and donated 50% of the proceeds! The exhibition was put together by the wonderful Camille Nathania and decorated with beautiful paper flowers and vines by Lena Lime. I normally work with mixed media and scan in my ink & water colour textures and manipulate them digitally, so it was a bit of a challenge to create some raw originals for the event. I played around with some variations of water colour and ink layers with some different versions of the clouded leopard and an orangutan. Emily Nelson Illustration Emily Nelson Illustration Emily Nelson Illustration Emily Nelson illustration Emily Nelson Illustration Emily Nelson illustration20130606_JungleHeart-1 20130606_JungleHeart-14 20130606_JungleHeart-20 20130606_JungleHeart-36 20130606_JungleHeart-37 20130606_JungleHeart-48 20130606_JungleHeart-52 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-35 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-31 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-26 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-15 JungleHeart_SocialMedia-12 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-7 Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson JungleHeart_SocialMedia-3

18.3.14

March 2014

A few pics around my studio.

Ice cream mash-up features:
- Art Print by Kimmy Hogan! Ice cream with gold sprinkles (detailed with gold leaf).
Today is the last day that you can order a print online from Kimmy before she goes on maternity leave. 
- Ice cream greeting card by me. 
- Be happy gouache painting by me. 
- Native flower from my neighbours yard.
- Succulent ice cream cone from my bestie Erin.
- Ice cream girl art print by me. 
- Dawn Tan ice cream cushion. 







Save the Date!
I'm getting married by the way…
Here is my illustrated nautical 'Save the date' card.
I'm getting married on North Stradbroke Island and there are always dolphins swimming around the island. I though it was only fitting to include these two on the invite! Stay tuned for more invitation goodness.
(Bowl from Shibui Homewares in west end)






Found things mash-up features:
- Art Print by Kimmy Hogan - Mixed bag #2.
Today is the last day that you can order a print online from Kimmy before she goes on maternity leave. 
Seriously!!!!! Go now!! www.etsy.com/au/shop/whitewiththree
- Banana greeting card by me.
- Lion vase from the love Jess Barty of Sunday Social.
- Succulent ice cream cone from my bestie Erin. 
- My childhood turtle.


A few shots of my desk arrangements.



Loving my gorgeous new prints by Kimmy Hogan
Today is the LAST DAY that you can order a print online from Kimmy before she goes on maternity leave. Kimmy has so many beautiful prints in her shop. www.etsy.com/au/shop/whitewiththree

My tropical lady print in the jungle.



2.6.13

An exciting MAY!

7 months ago (also the last time I had a hair cut), I left my day job and started freelancing as an illustrator and photographer full time!  I'm still going and it's the most amazing change I've ever made in my life. I feel so lucky to have such a supportive group of creatives, family and friends around me, and a special mention to my greatest supporter and love of my life Mr Shane Hannan.

I've been having a little break from my blog so that I can put all of my time into launching my new Illustration and Photography websites!!  Lots of exciting things are in the works for the future...
But in the meantime! A few things have happened that are too exciting not to blog about.

May has been a magical month for me with lots of exciting projects and adventures...

I entered a brand spanking new illustration in the YEN Art Awards Competition. This one is pretty close to my heart and will be for sale on my online shop soon...
Illustration for YEN art awards

Princess Polly got me to illustrate a whole wall in their new Indooroopilly store!! I took a few Instagram photos on opening night and it was packed with people. It's pretty special to think that I can go and see my illustration at my local shopping centre whenever I like.
May Projects May Projects Illustration for Princess Polly

My favourite shop Sunday Social asked me to photograph their new Autumn / Winter Look Book.
We had an amazing day at the beach with perfect weather. Make sure you visit the store in Winn Lane if you are in Brisbane or head over to the online shop: sundaysocialstore.bigcartel.com
Models: Thea, Penny and Jesse,
Styling by Jess and Thea,
Makeup by Penny
Hair by Jenni
Sunday Social Lookbook Sunday Social Lookbook Sunday Social Lookbook Sunday Social Lookbook Sunday Social Lookbook
As a little bonus I got to have a bit of a shopping spree! I was in my element!! I'm really serious when I say Sunday Social is my favourite shop!

Forkmyfood invited me over to be an official taste tester for her raw, vegan dessert blog post.
It was my lucky day.
This is what I got to taste:
White chocolate, strawberry, lemon cheesecake,
Home made almond milk
Raw hazelnut chocolate
Coconut & cashew icecream
 (Photo by Photo by forkmyfood. )
forkmyfood

Pommy entered in the Winn Lane dog show and won BEST IN SHOW!! What a little champ!! (And I took around a million dog photos, in a dog happy delirium ). I've been thinking that this might have been the best day of my life... and that maybe I am destined to be a dog photographer. haha
Photography by Emily Nelson Photography by Emily Nelson

My childhood friend got married in Clare Valley, which totally made my heart melt!  I illustrated a portrait for the newly weds.
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Just a few things going on at the moment that have put a big smile on my face and made it all worth while...