tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35278461028941765052024-02-21T04:33:55.766+10:00Emily Nelson Art BlogEmily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-83327047693050765062014-06-10T14:50:00.001+10:002014-06-10T14:52:51.106+10:00On 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, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jungleheartart?fref=ts" target="_blank" title="Jungle Heart">Jungle Heart</a>, was held at <a href="http://southsidetearoom.com/" target="_blank" title="Southside Tea Room">Southside Tea Room</a> 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 <a href="http://www.camillenathania.com/" target="_blank" title="Camille Nathania">Camille Nathania</a> and decorated with beautiful paper flowers and vines by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LenaLimePaperArt/timeline" target="_blank" title="Lena Lime">Lena Lime</a>.
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.
<img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-504 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-50.jpg" height="425" width="640" /> <img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-503 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-28.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-502 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-27.jpg" height="934" width="623" /> <img alt="Emily Nelson illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-501 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-26.jpg" height="934" width="623" /> <img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-500 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-23.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Emily Nelson illustration" class="aligncenter wp-image-499 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-3.jpg" height="934" width="623" /><a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-1.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-1" class="size-full wp-image-511 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-1.jpg" height="934" width="623" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-14.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-14" class="size-full wp-image-512 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-14.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-20.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-20" class="size-full wp-image-513 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-20.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-36.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-36" class="size-full wp-image-514 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-36.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-37.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-37" class="size-full wp-image-515 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-37.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-48.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-48" class="size-full wp-image-516 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-48.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-52.jpg"><img alt="20130606_JungleHeart-52" class="size-full wp-image-517 aligncenter" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20130606_JungleHeart-52.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a>
<img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-498 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-47.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-497 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-43.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-496 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-42.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-495 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-41.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-494 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-40.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-35" class="alignnone wp-image-493 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-35.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-492 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-33.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-31" class="alignnone wp-image-491 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-31.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-490 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-29.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-489 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-28.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-26" class="alignnone wp-image-488 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-26.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-487 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-23.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-15" class="alignnone wp-image-486 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-15.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-12" class="alignnone wp-image-485 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-12.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-484 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-10.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <img alt="JungleHeart_SocialMedia-7" class="alignnone wp-image-483 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-7.jpg" height="426" width="640" /> <a href="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-1.jpg"><img alt="Water Colour Illustration by Emily Nelson" class="alignnone wp-image-482 size-full" src="http://www.emilynelsonillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/JungleHeart_SocialMedia-1.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a>
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A few pics around my studio.</div>
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Ice cream mash-up features:</div>
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- Art Print by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhiteWithThree?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Kimmy Hogan</a>! Ice cream with gold sprinkles (detailed with gold leaf).</div>
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- Ice cream greeting card by me. </div>
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- Be happy gouache painting by me. </div>
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- Native flower from my neighbours yard.</div>
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- Succulent ice cream cone from my bestie Erin.</div>
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- Ice cream girl art print by me. </div>
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- Dawn Tan ice cream cushion. </div>
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Save the Date!<br />
I'm getting married by the way…<br />
Here is my illustrated nautical 'Save the date' card.<br />
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.<br />
(Bowl from <a href="http://www.shibuihomewares.com.au/" target="_blank">Shibui Homewares</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"> </span>in west end)<br />
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Found things mash-up features:<br />
- Art Print by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhiteWithThree?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Kimmy Hogan</a> - Mixed bag #2.<br />
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- Banana greeting card by me.</div>
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- Lion vase from the love Jess Barty of Sunday Social.</div>
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- Succulent ice cream cone from my bestie Erin. </div>
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- My childhood turtle.</div>
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A few shots of my desk arrangements.<br />
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Loving my gorgeous new prints by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhiteWithThree?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Kimmy Hogan</a>! </div>
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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. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/whitewiththree">www.etsy.com/au/shop/whitewiththree</a></div>
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My tropical lady print in the jungle.<br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-76639765133760253912013-06-02T15:26:00.000+10:002013-06-08T10:08:57.269+10:00An 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 <a href="http://shanehannan.com/" target="_blank">Shane Hannan</a>.<br />
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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...<br />
But in the meantime! A few things have happened that are too exciting not to blog about.<br />
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May has been a magical month for me with lots of exciting projects and adventures...<br />
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I entered a brand spanking new illustration in the <a href="http://www.yenmag.net/" target="_blank">YEN</a> Art Awards Competition. This one is pretty close to my heart and will be for sale on my online shop soon...<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920252702/" title="Illustration for YEN art awards by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Illustration for YEN art awards" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8409/8920252702_d9b92a0716_c.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.princesspolly.com.au/" target="_blank">Princess Polly</a> 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.<br />
<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/8919699961_e167901011_z.jpg" width="560" />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8919700235/" title="May Projects by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="May Projects" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/8919700235_be03dc5ba2_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920317158/" title="May Projects by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="May Projects" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/8920317158_9f9da8768f_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8919632479/" title="Illustration for Princess Polly by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Illustration for Princess Polly" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/8919632479_770fce6b4c_c.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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My favourite shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundaysocialstore" target="_blank">Sunday Social</a> asked me to photograph their new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.584147864953212.1073741824.177836555584347&type=1" target="_blank">Autumn / Winter Look Book</a>.<br />
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: <a href="http://sundaysocialstore.bigcartel.com/">sundaysocialstore.bigcartel.com</a><br />
Models: Thea, Penny and Jesse,<br />
Styling by Jess and Thea,<br />
Makeup by Penny<br />
Hair by Jenni<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920256308/" title="Sunday Social Lookbook by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunday Social Lookbook" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/8920256308_c427636515_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920274700/" title="Sunday Social Lookbook by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunday Social Lookbook" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/8920274700_17833e0ef7_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920283932/" title="Sunday Social Lookbook by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunday Social Lookbook" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/8920283932_e921847551_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8920294110/" title="Sunday Social Lookbook by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunday Social Lookbook" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5348/8920294110_e91c55dfa4_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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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!<br />
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<a href="http://facebook.com/forkmyfood">Forkmyfood</a> invited me over to be an official taste tester for her raw, vegan dessert blog post.<br />
It was my lucky day.<br />
This is what I got to taste:<br />
White chocolate, strawberry, lemon cheesecake,<br />
Home made almond milk<br />
Raw hazelnut chocolate<br />
Coconut & cashew icecream<br />
(Photo by Photo by <a href="http://www.forkmyfood.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">forkmyfood</a>. )<br />
<a href="http://www.forkmyfood.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"> <img alt="forkmyfood" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8694218281_e5ccc8040e_c.jpg" title="forkmyfood" width="560" /></a><br />
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Pommy entered in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/winnlanebrisbane" target="_blank">Winn Lane</a> dog show and won BEST IN SHOW!! What a little champ!! (And I took around <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151446989698292.1073741833.506283291&type=3" target="_blank">a million dog photos</a>, 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<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8919687519/" title="Photography by Emily Nelson by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Photography by Emily Nelson" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3758/8919687519_7cae3d09d8_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8919690603/" title="Photography by Emily Nelson by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Photography by Emily Nelson" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/8919690603_f4c1b0164c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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My childhood friend got married in Clare Valley, which totally made my heart melt! I illustrated a portrait for the newly weds.<br />
<a href="http://www.emilynelsonphotography.com.au/meg-joshs-wedding-in-clare-valley/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" src="http://www.emilynelsonphotography.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MeganJoshFinal.jpg" title="Emily Nelson Illustration" width="560" /> </a>
<a href="http://www.emilynelsonphotography.com.au/meg-joshs-wedding-in-clare-valley/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Emily Nelson Illustration" src="http://www.emilynelsonphotography.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MegWedding_D04.jpg" title="Emily Nelson Illustration" width="560" /> </a>
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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...<br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-31126849167511870272012-12-21T18:05:00.000+10:002013-01-17T09:55:03.226+10:00Christmas is coming: DIY Gift Wrapping<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8293776652/" title="diy by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="diy" height="250" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8293776652_ecfcd68633_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<i> How to make your own wrapping paper:</i><br />
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This year I wanted to avoid tacky Christmas paper and do something a little more economical and enviro friendly. So I experimented with some potato stamps on brown paper today.<br />
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If you have already wrapped all of your Christmas presents... then I commend you for being super organised and winning at life. If not... and you are looking for something crafty to get you in the Christmas spirit, then please follow on:<br />
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Step 1.<br />
Listen to "Santa baby" (or James Brown) to help get you in the mood:<br />
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<u><i>Step 2: What you will need</i></u><br />
Potatoes<br />
Brown paper<br />
Paint (I used only white, but you can use other colours)<br />
Twine<br />
Cutting/carving tools of your choice: knife, skewer, apple corer, lino cutting tools<br />
Sponge<br />
Twine<br />
Scissors<br />
Sticky Tape<br />
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Step 3:<br />
Draw some designs in a note book.<br />
Then experiment with your designs by stamping them onto a scrap piece of paper to see what works.<br />
Try carving into the potato or cutting out shapes.<br />
In the end I found it easiest to cut out simple shapes rather than carving intricate designs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8293777282/" title="02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8293777282_e0cb8cee08_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Step 4:<br />
Coat your sponge with paint and dab onto the potato stamp. Carefully place it on the brown paper (it's harder to print on the shiny side of the paper). Leave the stamp to sit for a moment and then careful lift it off. They can be very slippery. Start stamping your pattern!<br />
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I found it much easier to break down my designs into multiple simple shaped stamps. For the ferns I used a single thin line of potato and then one leaf shape repeated.<br />
To create a Christmas tree I just used a simple triangle and rectangle. You could do something really intricate by cutting multiple triangles in different sizes and a small circle for all of the baubles.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8292721873/" title="09 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="09" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8078/8292721873_0674d3953c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Step 5:<br />
Once your paper has dried, start wrapping your gifts! Finish off with some pretty twine. You could add a sprig of rosemary as a final touch. (Mine died...due to lack of care)<br />
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Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-81810704457144762412012-12-20T09:28:00.000+10:002012-12-20T12:20:56.488+10:00Christmas is coming: Gift GuideI can't believe it's nearly Christmas. What happened?<br />
I feel like I've been hit by a tornado of a year - but more about that later, because now we need to get in the Christmas spirit! <br />
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Because I have abandoned you for so long, I am going to make up for it by making a little Christmas post every day until Christmas.<br />
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I am almost finished my work for the year and then I get to relax and enjoy myself. <br />
I would like to unwind with one of <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2012/12/hot-buttered-rum-and-cider/">these</a>....<br />
<a href="http://joythebaker.com/2012/12/hot-buttered-rum-and-cider/" target="_blank"> <img alt="joy the baker hot buttered rum & cider" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8247958101_a64060b569_z.jpg" title="joy the baker hot buttered rum & cider" width="560" /> </a>
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What are you doing for the Christmas holidays? <br />
I'm fantasising about going camping at Lennox Heads for a night or two and abandoning technology, or a Stradbroke Island day trip, finally making some home made ice cream and doing all of the projects that I haven't had time for this year. To be honest though, it will just be really nice to have a rest and do nothing, even if I just lay on the floor in the lounge room and watch DVDs every day.<br />
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Ok so we only have 5 more days until Christmas and this is my gift guide, incase you are still stuck for ideas! <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8289539930/" title="My Christmas Wish List by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="My Christmas Wish List" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8289539930_788d0763bc_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://shop.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/cooking-appliances-60021--1/au-breville-bfp400-kitchen-wizz-processor-d-9698" target="_blank">Breville food processor</a> - so you can become a kitchen magician<br />
<a href="http://www.wheelandbarrow.com.au/ICE-POP-MAKER-Groovy/" target="_blank">Wheel & Barrow Icy Pole Moulds</a>, with <a href="http://www.wheelandbarrow.com.au/ICY-POPS/" target="_blank">this book</a>, so you can make <a href="http://www.iceblocks.name/" target="_blank">ice blocks like this</a>:<br />
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Melon baller with melon, to help keep your summer cool<br />
<a href="http://shop.target.com.au/p/jamie-s-15-minute-meals/P52668920" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meals</a> that are delicious and easy to cook<br />
The beautiful <a href="http://avidreader.com.au/index.php?option=com_topnavmenu&view=details&Itemid=219&ITEMNO=9781742701745" target="_blank">My Abuela's Table</a> written and illustrated by <a href="http://daniellagermain.com.au/" target="_blank">Daniella Germain</a><br />
<a href="http://avidreader.com.au/index.php?option=com_topnavmenu&view=details&Itemid=219&ITEMNO=9781742704555" target="_blank">Find & Keep</a> - full of crafty activities to do all holidays<br />
<a href="http://avidreader.com.au/index.php?START=0&SORT=T&option=com_topnavmenu&view=search&Itemid=219&STYPE=KW&STEXT=little+veggie+patch+co&x=0&y=0&Books=TI&Music=KW&Film=KW" target="_blank">Little Vege Patch Co</a> - How to grow food in small spaces<br />
<a href="http://avidreader.com.au/index.php?START=0&SORT=T&option=com_topnavmenu&view=search&Itemid=219&STYPE=KW&STEXT=little+veggie+patch+co&x=0&y=0&Books=TI&Music=KW&Film=KW" target="_blank">Little Vege Patch Co </a>- Guide to back yard farming<br />
<a href="http://shop.jbhifi.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/tv/girls-season-1-limited-edition/675320" target="_blank">Girls</a> - Season 1 on DVD to help you find some humour in your failings<br />
<a href="http://www.ecoyoga.com.au/" target="_blank">Eco Yoga mat, yoga props and dvd</a> - so that you can do yoga from home<br />
<a href="http://www.zenhotyoga.com.au/pricelist.html" target="_blank">Zen Hot Yoga classes</a> for toned thighs on the beach<br />
A <a href="http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/book/yoga-practice-wall-chart/1685375/" target="_blank">Yoga practice wall chart</a> to keep you inspired<br />
<a href="http://inika.com.au/face-in-a-box-makeup-special-offer-from-inika" target="_blank">Inika</a> mineral make up foundation kit - because you care about chemical free products for your skin (Available at <a href="http://www.shopnaturally.com.au/inika-face-in-a-box-set-4-shades.html" target="_blank">Shop Naturally</a> online or in store at <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/" target="_blank">Biome</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.purist.com/australian-stockists/healthy-life-myer-centre" target="_blank">A'kin Rosehip oil </a>for night time wrinkle treatment<br />
Coconut oil - for your hair, your skin and your kitchen (Available at <a href="http://www.shopnaturally.com.au/niugini-organics-raw-100-virgin-coconut-oil-1-litre.html" target="_blank">Shop Naturally</a> online or in store at Wray Organics)<br />
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For the photography enthusiast visit <a href="http://photojojo.com/" target="_blank">Photojojo</a> for a fool proof gift guide<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8289539742/" title="photojojo Christmas gift guide by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="photojojo Christmas gift guide" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8289539742_6ffdf0ef79_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<i><u>My favourite local shops for Christmas:</u></i><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundaysocialstore" target="_blank">Sunday Social</a> - for a mood ring and friendship bracelet to give to your buddy (or a pair of vintage sunglasses and earrings for yourself).<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AtavistBooks" target="_blank">Atavist Books</a> - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Nelson-Art/151941871500030?ref=hl" target="_blank">Emily Nelson Art</a></u> greeting cards are currently stocked at Atavist Books!</span> (I always find a good book to read here, Sian has a knack for recommendations.)<br />
<a href="http://www.rarasuperstar.com/" target="_blank">Ra Ra Superstar</a> - The prettiest range of head bands around! (Or a cute vintage hand bag).<br />
<a href="http://www.biome.com.au/" target="_blank">Biome</a> - This awesome <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/bento-boxes/4264-black-blum-lunch-box-revolution-recipe-book-5060089720720.html" target="_blank">lunch recipe book</a>, some lovely eco body products and red and white twine!<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NookBrisbane" target="_blank">Nook</a> - Support your local crafters and artists this Christmas AND find big rolls of twine in all different colours for all of your Christmas wrapping.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/welivelikethis" target="_blank">We Live Like This</a> - for your <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.444340082281869.94629.125136687535545&type=1" target="_blank">Lauren Carney prints, cards and wrapping paper</a> and other local crafter goodness.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bunker.coffee" target="_blank">Bunker Coffee</a> - you can buy a 6 pack of Bunker specialty iced coffee or chocolate for a hot Christmas day!<br />
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<i><u>Last last minute gift ideas:</u></i><br />
Subscriptions take one minute!<br />
<a href="http://www.frankie.com.au/subscribe" target="_blank">Frankie Magazine</a> - um...what girl wouldn't love this?<br />
<a href="https://www.lynda.com/giftsubscription/index.aspx?btn=topnav_holiday12_gift" target="_blank">Lynda</a> - Gift months of online learning. I would seriously love this.<br />
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Gift guide suited to person who enjoys cooking, art and craft, yoga and cares for the environment.<br />
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Lastly, I'm very excited to finally share a special Christmas commission I have been working on recently based on my "I think you're lovely" greeting card. This is a tribute to the Vincent family's late cat - Dr Octagon. <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8289539434/" title="Tribute to Dr Octagon by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Tribute to Dr Octagon" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8289539434_77b3dd2f44_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Next: DIY Gift Wrapping<br />
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A few days ago my dad told me that I would end up being an "earth mother".<br />
And I think that is true. And I think that it was the greatest compliment ever.<br />
I still have a long way to go in terms of loving the earth and caring for my body, but it's something I feel very strongly about. I think about my choices and how they impact the environment.<br />
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Lifestyle choices that are important to me:<br />
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1. Using skin, hair and beauty products that are free from chemicals.<br />
I use <a href="http://www.muktibotanicals.com.au/">Mutki</a> body, hair and face products at the moment, which smell beautiful and are completely chemical free. And coconut oil. <a href="http://www.shopnaturally.com.au/niugini-organics-raw-100-virgin-coconut-oil-650ml.html">Coconut oil</a> is amazing for everything. I put coconut oil on my skin after my shower at night and I wake up my skin feels smooth and plump and not dry or oily at all! I also use it in my hair as a hair treatment about half an hour before I wash it - my hair feels soooo much better. Read more about coconut oil - it has a million uses.<br />
<a href="http://www.ecomom.com/blog/lead-in-your-lipstick-youll-be-surprised-to-learn-what-your-skin-is-absorbing-infographic" target="_blank"> <img alt="Eco Mom - Learn what your skin is eating" src="http://www.ecomom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/infographic-skin-final.png" title="Eco Mom - Learn what your skin is eating" width="560" /></a><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.ecomom.com/blog/lead-in-your-lipstick-youll-be-surprised-to-learn-what-your-skin-is-absorbing-infographic">ecomom</a> ]
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2. Buying food that is free from preservatives, artificial flavours and processing. Eating ethically, organic food and supporting local markets.<br />
Buying the right kind of food is really hard work when it is so much more convenient to not care.<br />
I read everything before buying. The best thing I eat every day is breakfast: muesli free from preservatives and artificial flavourings and sulphates, almond milk, chia seeds and some fresh fruit. I'm still working on lunch and dinner. The hardest thing for me is meat - I feel a strong need to eat meat, but I don't feel good about where it comes from. I care about where the meat comes from and how it has been treated and killed.<br />
Rohan from Whole Larder Love sums things up very well in this post: <a href="http://wholelarderlove.com/life-is-death-is-life/">Life is death is life.</a><br />
<a href="http://wholelarderlove.com/life-is-death-is-life/" target="_blank"> <img alt="whole larder love - where meat comes from" src="http://wholelarderlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_4344.jpg" title="whole larder love - where meat comes from" width="560" /> </a>
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3. Growing my own edible garden<br />
At the moment i only have herbs and some budding yellow zucchini, but I'm so thrilled to walk down the back of my steps and pick my own produce for dinner.<br />
<a href="http://littleveggiepatchco.com.au/">Veggie Patch Co</a> have two amazing books that I would like to get a hold of...<br />
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4. Supporting small local businesses, designers, hand-made and sustainable products:<br />
Why consume mass produced garbage when you support your local business. Mostly out of poverty, I have been buying more 2nd hand fashion lately - but loving the feeling I get from giving the clothes another life.<br />
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5. Being kind to myself and looking after my body<br />
I find it is so important for me to get some exercise and the right amount of sleep, or my body pays for it in sickness and anxiety. Today I went for a bike ride and tonight I am drinking a dandelion tea and will hop in a nice bath of epson salts and lavender oil before cooking dinner.<br />
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Out of convenience and ignorance I still make a lot of wrong choices and contradictions, but I think it is crucial to gain knowledge and make a conscious effort to treat the environment and yourself with respect and love.<br />
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Books that I'm after at the moment:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8174591715/" title="booksiwant by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="booksiwant" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8174591715_fb6308aae5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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1. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/bento-boxes/4264-black-blum-lunch-box-revolution-recipe-book-5060089720720.html" target="_blank">Lunch Box Revolution</a><br />
2. <a href="http://wholelarderlove.com/the-book/" target="_blank">Whole Larder Love - Rohan Anderson</a><br />
3. <a href="http://shop.target.com.au/jamie-s-15-minute-meals?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant-site&utm_campaign=merchant-site&utm_term=Jamie's+15+Minute+Meals&utm_content=52668920" target="_blank">Jamie's 15 minute meals</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.readings.com.au/product/9781742704555/beci-orpin-find-and-keep" target="_blank">Find & Keep - Beci Orpin</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.readings.com.au/product/9781742701745/daniella-germain-my-abuela-s-table" target="_blank">My Abuela's Table - Daniella Germain</a><br />
6. <a href="http://shop.littleveggiepatchco.com.au/products/9781742610184" target="_blank">The Little Veggie Patch Co - How to grow food in small spaces</a><br />
7. <a href="http://shop.littleveggiepatchco.com.au/products/9781742611587" target="_blank">The Little Veggie Patch Co - Backyard Farming</a><br />
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I was lucky enough to meet the softest bunny ever on the weekend. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8174641598/" title="bunny by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="bunny" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8174641598_4b46507b6e_z.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="560" /></a>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-24865049556590418332012-11-01T11:10:00.000+10:002012-11-11T20:21:24.444+10:00Lavender Tea & Pretty Dresses<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Illustration Inspiration:</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pretty Dresses at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.rarasuperstar.com/" target="_blank">Ra Ra Superstar </a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Water colour and digital illustration by me!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Left: <a href="http://rarasuperstar.bigcartel.com/product/original-carolina-herrera-floral-dress" target="_blank">Key Lime Structured Sheath Dress</a> Right: <a href="http://rarasuperstar.bigcartel.com/product/red-checkered-80-s-shirtdress" target="_blank">Flamingo Paradiso Dress</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8143056081/" title="Lavender Iced Tea by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Lavender Iced Tea" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8143056081_cf17e251a1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<i>The weather is getting warmer, the smell of fresh cut grass is in the air and listening to all of your neighbours splashing and laughing with glee in their pools, while you sweat it out is just not cool. This lovely refreshing Lavender iced tea will make you feel as cool as a cucumber as you sit by the fan and embrace summer with elegance and grace. </i><br />
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1L Boiled Water</div>
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A pinch of fresh lavender OR a small teaspoon of dried lavender</div>
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Honey to taste </div>
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Sliced lemon & ice to garnish</div>
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Pick some fresh lavender from your mothers garden (or dried lavender from the store). </div>
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In a glass jug add 2 black teabags with a light sprinkling of lavender flowers. Be careful to only use a small amount of lavender to avoid the taste of drinking from a perfume bottle. </div>
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Add the boiled water and let the tea bags brew for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add a heaped table spoon of honey for a sweet tea or less to taste. </div>
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Once cool add ice and sliced lemon to the jug and pour into cute retro glasses like your granny used to have. For a naughty variation add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream to your glass. </div>
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If you are an impatient iced tea drinker like me; speed up the process by making a condensed version of this with only 1/2 a cup of boiled water and then fill the jug with cold water and ice. Instant iced tea. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8143087902/" title="Lavender Iced Tea by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Lavender Iced Tea" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8143087902_50d7ed2112_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Glasses and Jug from my local op shop. </span></i>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-28282949705274027632012-10-21T16:22:00.001+10:002012-10-21T16:30:51.285+10:00Leah Goren Interview<br />
Today I am very excited to share an interview with <a href="http://leahgoren.com/" target="_blank">Leah Goren</a>, a Brooklyn based illustrator and textile designer. I love following Leah's work on her <a href="http://leahreena.blogspot.com.au/">blog</a> and am also a big fan of her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren">etsy shop</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren" title="Leah Goren Patterns "><img alt="Leah Goren Patterns" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8107599675_0724879086_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<i>Your range on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren">Etsy</a> (and <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>) is beautiful! Where else can I look out for your designs?</i><br />
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A handful of my products are stocked at a tiny boutique called Violet and Claire in Tokyo, but beyond that everything I make I sell myself. I work primarily in freelance illustration and licensing, and the items in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren">my shop</a> are more of an example of how my work can be used rather than their own line.<br />
<a href="http://www.leahgoren.com/index.php?/patterns/anthropologie/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Leah Goren Anthropologie" src="http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z434/ar_for_LG/dress1.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
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<i>How did you get into textile and pattern design as an illustrator? </i><br />
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I just sort of fell into it naturally. I've always been interested in fashion, and once I realized I didn't want to actually study fashion in school I started designing patterns for fabrics on my own. I like that putting a painting on a product makes the painting instantly interactive, and isn't just a stagnant thing on a wall or piece of paper.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75599486/big-twisted-headband" target="_blank"> <img alt="Leah Goren Bears Print Tan" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6003770/il_570xN.249678532.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
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<i>What helped you to follow your dreams and take the risk to create your own business? </i><br />
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I started my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren">Etsy Shop</a> while I was in school, so there was really no risk! I didn't have to support myself yet so I wasn't concerned with making a profit at the time, it was really just a good outlet for the things I made.<br />
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<i>Can you tell us about the process of your work? </i><br />
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I start by painting, and I always use reference images. I'll just Google images of specific things if I know what I'm going to be drawing, or just scroll through blogs if I need ideas.<br />
After I'm done painting, I scan my drawings and assemble a repeating tile in Photoshop.<br />
From there I can edit colors and the final layout before I send it off to be digitally printed on fabric.<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/leahreenagoren/process-photos/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Leah Goren Process" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/9007267975701686_gGlGuVry_c.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
<a href="http://pinterest.com/leahreenagoren/process-photos/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Leah Goren Process" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/9007267975701714_VpGsUKy9_c.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/leahreenagoren/process-photos/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Leah Goren Process" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/9007267975701693_cNcNZ944_c.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
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<i>Can you tell us about your cat <a href="http://baby-moses.tumblr.com/">Moses</a>? Is he supportive or distracting to your work? </i><br />
<i>Does Moses have any funny habits? </i><br />
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Definitely a distraction, he's terrible. He walks all over my desk, tries to jump on my shelves, tips over my paint water on purpose, lunges at my scissors when I'm cutting fabric. Sometimes he just makes me hold him and will do anything so that I just hold him while he sleeps, and of course then I don't have any hands to do work with. I like him the most when he's done wreaking havoc and falls asleep on the chair or in his box. He's the best though. His favourite foods that he's not supposed to have are smoked salmon, butter and cream cheese, and he loves playing with wire twist ties.He's also great at playing fetch.<br />
<a href="http://afuturepresent.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Moses the cat - A Future Present" src="http://afuturepresent.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/moses501-600x800.jpg" width="560" /> </a>
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<i>What is it like living in NY and what do you enjoy about your neighbourhood? </i><br />
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Recently I've been really enjoying walking around my neighbourhood, Bushwick. It's really "up and coming" as they say, and there aren't a ton of shops, bars, restaurants, etc. here yet. So it feels smaller, I feel more connected to people I see, and as new places open it really feels like I'm part of a growing community. I go to yoga here, I pick up my CSA here, we are forever loyal to our little cafe on our block. It's great!<br />
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<i>Do you have any new exhibitions or projects that we should look out for? </i><br />
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I'm always working on projects with friends when I can. Right now I'm doing some quilting projects with my neighbour who is a whiz at quilting. We're going to make some pillows too. I have a zine I did that I'm about to get printed, which a bunch of my friends contributed to, that'll be up in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">my shop</a> soon as well.<br />
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<i>What are your dreams for the future? </i><br />
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Keep making things! And I would love to do house wares at some point, table ceramics or kitchen things would be so fun.<br />
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For more Leah Goren:<br />
Website:<a href="http://www.leahgoren.com/">http://www.leahgoren.com/</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://leahreena.blogspot.com.au/">http://leahreena.blogspot.com.au/</a><br />
Etsy Store: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren">http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren</a>
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<i>My two new beautiful long skirts that I ordered from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Leah Goren</a>, below. </i><br />
<i>It was a very tough choice deciding which <a href="http://www.leahgoren.com/index.php?/patterns/florals/">patterns</a> I wanted to go on the skirts.</i><br />
<i>I love wearing a maxi skirt to the markets, to a picnic or to the beach. </i><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgoren" title="Leah Goren Patterned Skirts"><img alt="Leah Goren Patterned Skirts" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8107599529_87b4f54c5f_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
I'm not sure about you, but I'm totally inspired to try my hand at some textile illustration/design.<br />
Thank you so much Leah for doing the interview and I LOVE my new skirts!! Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-5516386247240918342012-10-14T12:03:00.000+10:002012-10-14T16:44:45.545+10:00Are you out there? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I need work.</span><br />
Full- Time, One day a week, Internship, Contract, Casual. Anything to get me started.<br />
I want design work, illustration work, photography work, animation work, video editing work.<br />
Working with a creative company, in a creative environment, in a creative team.<br />
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I need a life change.<br />
Can anyone hear me? Are you out there?<br />
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I have a new portfolio website with all of my illustration, design and photography work on show:<br />
<a href="http://cargocollective.com/emilynelson" target="_blank">Emily's Portfolio Website</a><br />
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<a href="http://cargocollective.com/emilynelson" target="_blank" title="Employ Emily Nelson"><img alt="Employ Emily Nelson" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8084618636_88e522e885_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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I had a few escapes recently, which felt magical.<br />
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A trip to Caloundra Music Festival - morning swims at the beach, afternoons and evenings spent listening to music and a big catch up on LOTS of sleep.<br />
Me playing with an old lens at the beach below:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084241107/" title="jump01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="jump01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8084241107_21f152e121_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084240851/" title="perfectwater by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="perfectwater" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8185/8084240851_f26af02323_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084237782/" title="perfectwater2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="perfectwater2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8084237782_73aafeced5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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And my birthday on Thursday - which I dedicated a whole day to self indulgence and relaxation.<br />
I had a beautiful white chocolate and raspberry cake that I ordered from the lovely Lauren Tregenza and her business <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flametreebakery" target="_blank">Flame Tree</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084234892/" title="cake by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="cake" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8084234892_b2ef292413_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084238679/" title="birthday02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="birthday02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8084238679_376b8a4637_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">October Love:</span></i><br />
My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66230233/full-moon-clock">full moon clock</a> - so that it will remind me I am staying up too late when it's in the early AMs<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084621093/" title="clock by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="clock" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8084621093_8914208278_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Glitter nail polish - always makes me happy (but makes me look like a 7yr old)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084618082/" title="nails by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="nails" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8084618082_aa518e4c3e_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Possums in the tree outside my studio! Oh Hello Possums.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084237611/" title="treepossum by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="treepossum" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8474/8084237611_52060bb063_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084237383/" title="treepossum2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="treepossum2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8084237383_6750709725_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084234336/" title="treepossum8 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="treepossum8" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8331/8084234336_249621f546_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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My new mint green <a href="http://www.goldenponies.net/" target="_blank">Golden Ponies</a> that I bought at <a href="http://thehappycabin.com/" target="_blank">The Happy Cabin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084235452/" title="Golden Ponies shoes by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Golden Ponies shoes" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8084235452_ed2212436d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Two new snuggly fluffy fox cushions from a snuggly fella I know.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084620873/" title="foxcushions by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="foxcushions" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8084620873_8bf4c1ca6b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.muktibotanicals.com.au/" target="_blank">Mukti Botanicals</a> - Chemical free, Australian made and owned, not tested on animals, certified organic skin care. BAM!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084618266/" title="mukti by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mukti" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8084618266_31fa1b72b5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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This dress: <a href="http://www.shopyovintage.com/products/striped-beach-dress-s-m" target="_blank">YO VINTAGE</a><br />
<img alt="YO VINTAGE" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0054/3932/products/new51_1024x1024.jpg?119326" title="YO VINTAGE" width="560" />
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I would like to try this <a href="http://www.goldenpig.com.au/" target="_blank">Food and Wine School</a><br />
<a href="http://www.goldenpig.com.au/" title="Cooking classes at Golden Pig"><img alt="Cooking classes at Golden Pig" height="423" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8475/8084235712_9b3e4286e1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[Img via: <a href="http://www.goldenpig.com.au/">The Golden Pig | Food & Wine School website</a> ]
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitewiththree">White with three</a> - has just opened an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitewiththree">etsy store</a> with a range of beautifully designed new prints!<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitewiththree" target="_blank"> <img alt="White with three etsy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltI2NuwBV7dsBgv3-DzTqgHcrPTxDUfAh-bfa012zUTw-VQHM4TWa31LCndVAzWmaTXaFu2YiQ9ESVLakprBmDJiC1QJWcFFdWwxxT7JgtyA2a6PRcSqY-yz2citw94t5vDEtiLggoW8/s1600/wwt_post26_nowopen_1.jpg" title="White with three etsy" width="560px" /> </a>
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This is a particularly pretty Tumblr to check out:<br />
<a href="http://shining-in-the-shadow.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">I WANT THIS MORE THAN LIFE</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084237979/" title="prettyblog by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prettyblog" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8084237979_8e169de061_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Instagram!! My old phone died and made way for a technology catch up.<br />
I'm obsessed with documenting, tweeting and instagramming everything I do.<br />
Find me on Instagram @emilynelsonart<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8084235324/" title="instagram by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="instagram" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8084235324_28e6305a53_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-23257350133275863932012-09-27T23:16:00.001+10:002012-09-27T23:57:36.015+10:00Post ExhibitionWe need a post exhibition debrief.<br />
Last night I had an exhibition of my new work as part of the <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/emilynelson" target="_blank">RAW:Brisbane showcase</a> at <a href="http://ohhello.com.au/" target="_blank">Oh Hello</a> in Brisbane. I had my own little space to set up and was given a fence to display my art on.<br />
Thank you to everyone that came along and supported me on the night and to any one who took the time to stop and have a look at my work! :) It felt really good to create this body of work.<br />
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I created a "Spring Collection" for the event.<br />
Hand painted bunting with water colour spring patterns<br />
Colourful star lights<br />
roses<br />
A card stand filled with my range of greeting cards<br />
water colour & pencil<br />
flora and fauna<br />
homely loves<br />
Heart felt messages<br />
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My current inspirations need to be acknowledged: <a href="http://lizzystewartdiary.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Lizzy Stewart</a>, <a href="http://charlottetrounce.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Trounce</a>, <span id="goog_1979564353"></span><span id="goog_1979564354"></span><a href="http://www.leahreena.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Leah Goren</a>, <a href="http://ankeweckmann.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Anke Weckmann</a> and <a href="http://www.kellythompson.co.nz/" target="_blank">Kelly Thompson</a>.<br />
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Ok be prepared to have your eyes filled with multiple images of my new artwork.... haha<br />
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Oh! And I got a new hair cut for the event. It feels sooooo good to have fresh hair.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017095/" title="prep12 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep12" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8041/8029017095_15e64827ab_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017416/" title="exhibition1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8029017416_10e37807c2_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029020845/" title="exhibition2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/8029020845_59b3553062_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029020319/" title="exhibition3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8029020319_de9cbaf9ed_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029015756/" title="exhibition4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/8029015756_d1842598e6_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029019429/" title="exhibition5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/8029019429_7832e71631_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029014904/" title="exhibition6 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition6" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/8029014904_afc95becef_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029014504/" title="exhibition7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibition7" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8029014504_0fbc45905c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029014064/" title="prep1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8312/8029014064_a09ecea15d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029014002/" title="prep2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8029014002_788410a8e6_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029013918/" title="prep3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8312/8029013918_550cf5b9aa_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Playing with an old lens from a recently discovered/remembered family SLR camera. It is exciting because the old lens works with my DSLR and my new lenses work my the old SLR. Lots of fun to play with.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029021679/" title="camera by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="camera" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8029021679_b9655377e3_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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"I love my little home"<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029013804/" title="prep4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/8029013804_5539fba29d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017785/" title="prep5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/8029017785_0171aaba48_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017669/" title="prep6 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep6" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8308/8029017669_ccf5a14b92_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017557/" title="prep7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep7" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/8029017557_4bd2f2bb48_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017475/" title="prep8 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep8" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/8029017475_ec0fe372f4_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017365/" title="prep9 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep9" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/8029017365_5a2fe22988_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029017247/" title="prep11 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep11" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/8029017247_4484c8a7d5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029016739/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="prpe10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prpe10" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8029016739_4a81e51f40_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029013000/" title="prep13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8300/8029013000_f1d25d55b5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
I like to draw a rough mock up before I work on the final piece.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029012892/" title="prep14 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep14" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/8029012892_7fc584f87c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029012788/" title="prep15 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prep15" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/8029012788_a4f6aae83b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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The post exhibition aftermath...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029548833/" title="post1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/8029548833_e117881cee_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029548667/" title="post2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8029548667_88e1fe0dd4_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029548509/" title="post3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/8029548509_e8c4ea8064_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029548383/" title="post4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8042/8029548383_f944b07f49_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Birds in Love<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029548193/" title="post5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/8029548193_6717dd4b2c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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You are Loved - SOLD<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029547995/" title="post6 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post6" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/8029547995_5af733387c_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Be true to your self<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029543754/" title="post7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post7" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8029543754_cd878c73b4_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Mysterious Night Bird - SOLD<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029543614/" title="post8 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post8" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/8029543614_ac889fa06b_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Have Courage<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029543492/" title="post9 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post9" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/8029543492_e8f6f1a0a7_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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I love my little home<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029547453/" title="post10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post10" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/8029547453_aeb9b30494_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Flora & Fauna (separate or as a set)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029543248/" title="post11 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post11" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8029543248_ffc2997221_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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You are my home<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029547195/" title="post12 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post12" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/8029547195_869b386000_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Tea for me<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029547035/" title="post13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/8029547035_767f5bb932_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Fantastic Fox<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029546875/" title="post14 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post14" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/8029546875_4f2064c5af_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Rose-tinted glasses<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029546727/" title="post15 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post15" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/8029546727_4be78f2f51_b.jpg" width="560" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8029542446/" title="post16 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="post16" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/8029542446_d047681f48_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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If you missed out on the exhibition I will have one of each print available on my <a href="http://www.emilynelsonart.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">online store</a> and a few original artworks.<br />
<a href="http://www.emilynelsonart.bigcartel.com/">http://www.emilynelsonart.bigcartel.com/</a><br />
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If you have any inquiries about work for sale get in touch on my facebook page: h<a href="ttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Nelson-Art/151941871500030">ttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Nelson-Art/151941871500030</a><br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-68157049324223551492012-09-23T11:27:00.000+10:002012-09-23T11:27:21.623+10:00Pre Exhibition This Wednesday I will have an exhibition of my illustration work at the <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/emilynelson" target="_blank">RAW:Brisbane Showcase</a>!<br />
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Today is your last chance to buy a ticket to attend the event, as ticket sales close Monday. </div>
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Purchase a ticket here: <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">Raw Artists Brisbane Ensemble - Emily Nelson</a> </div>
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<u>Details:</u></div>
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<b>When: </b>Wednesday 26th September, 7.30pm - Midnight</div>
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<b>Where: </b>Oh Hello (612 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) </div>
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<b>What is it? </b></div>
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A showcase of Brisbane talent featuring artists, photographers, film screenings, live music performance, performance art and a fashion parade. </div>
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<a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">Tickets cost $15 - today is the LAST CHANCE to purchase one</a>!!<br />
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Exhibition preparation like crazy!</div>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013770151/" title="exhibitprep by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibitprep" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/8013770151_d0aae67dd0_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013770023/" title="exhibitprep02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibitprep02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/8013770023_320d75cfcc_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013769909/" title="exhibitprep03 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibitprep03" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/8013769909_238c25fef4_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013772230/" title="exhibitprep04 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="exhibitprep04" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8013772230_aa78e3d3c8_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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What else did I do this week? - everything!<br />
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I have been waking up early enough to see the morning fog<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013772028/" title="fog01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="fog01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8013772028_3ccb4d3a3d_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771810/" title="fog02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="fog02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8013771810_417faccfe7_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771658/" title="fog03 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="fog03" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8013771658_88ba2b9304_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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I photographed the beautiful <a href="http://juliastonemusic.com/" target="_blank">Julia Stone</a> at the <a href="http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/spiegeltent" target="_blank">SpiegelTent</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771274/" title="JuliaStone03 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="JuliaStone03" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/8013771274_a14f6aba9a_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771366/" title="JuliaStone02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="JuliaStone02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/8013771366_88cc41275e_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771450/" title="JuliaStone01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="JuliaStone01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/8013771450_01d4d12684_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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A giant bear slept on my couch<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771534/" title="giantbear by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="giantbear" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/8013771534_65aab053d7_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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My sister whipped up a dream catcher and helped me prepare some decorations for my upcoming exhibit!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771583/" title="dreamcatcher by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="dreamcatcher" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/8013771583_637bc99bdb_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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My beautiful and talented friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erinmichelleart" target="_blank">Erin Michelle Ward</a> hosted an exhibition at her home on Thursday.<br />
I think it was the greatest idea! She has a perfect little space for hosting her own exhibition. I loved it so much. I also think it is the perfect way to have a party and show off some work.<br />
I bought 2 Erin originals and am very pleased to have them and love them all to myself. I could have gotten into a bidding war over them, but I got in fast.<br />
I hope that she hosts another one in the future and that the word gets around about her excellent catering, free wine, lovely company and heart felt art work!<br />
Also see Erin's blog: <a href="http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/">http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013772602/" title="erin12 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin12" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8013772602_9e8479db0e_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013770491/" title="erin10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin10" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8013770491_5f2c0df361_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
This is one of my purchases: I snapped this tree up before Steve could take it!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013773278/" title="erin06 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin06" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/8013773278_5f7f72bece_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013773160/" title="erin07 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin07" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8013773160_08e0d04a2b_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013771051/" title="erin05 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin05" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/8013771051_e45731d7c3_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013773484/" title="erin04 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin04" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/8013773484_d05a219112_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013773686/" title="erin02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/8013773686_5b90fdb78a_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/8013799588/" title="erin13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="erin13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8318/8013799588_37873c0713_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
A few more photos from Erin's Exhibition here: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/sets/72157631599548537/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/sets/72157631599548537/</a>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-84281612198662559832012-09-16T18:27:00.002+10:002012-09-16T18:27:49.025+10:00Sneak Peek SeptemberI have been as busy as can be. Things like eating a proper meal or taking the rubbish and recycling to the bins or emptying the dishwasher seem like great life accomplishments. Lets not even talk about the sea of clothes on my floor and couch - aka my new wardrobe.<br />
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But this also means that lots of exciting things are happening: Still working hard on some illustrations for a secret book, AND creating some new personal work for an exhibition on Wednesday 26th September.</div>
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Sneak Peek...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991079897/" title="sneakpeek by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeek" height="160" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/7991079897_350f67c97b_z.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991096714/" title="sneekpeek2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneekpeek2" height="160" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7991096714_08aa3aa4a6_z.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991096620/" title="sneekpeek3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneekpeek3" height="160" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7991096620_3197afb48a_z.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991089244/" title="invitation by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="invitation" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/7991089244_6d65e58f18_z.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="560" /></a> </div>
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I would like to invite you to my exhibition.</div>
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<a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">RAW : Brisbane Showcase</a></div>
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One night to showcase a range of Brisbane artists, photographers, performing artists, musicians, fashion designers, stylists and film makers.</div>
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When: Wednesday 26th September</div>
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Where: Oh Hello, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">[621 Ann St, Fortitude Valley]</span></div>
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Important: You need to <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">pre-purchase tickets</a> to this event! <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">Tickets</a> cost $15 each.</div>
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Anyone that buys a ticket supporting me as an artist will go into a drawer to win a Free Print on the night.</div>
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<a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble/?artist=68716" target="_blank">Pre-Purchase a ticket to my exhibition here.</a></div>
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I'm lusting over travel so badly. I want to set off on adventures across the world.<br />
<a href="http://bigbangstudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/iceland-diary.html" target="_blank">How about an Icelandic road trip? </a> I have always wanted to go to Iceland and <a href="http://bigbangstudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/iceland-diary.html" target="_blank">this travel diary</a> is making my heart cry out for more!<br />
<a href="http://bigbangstudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/iceland-diary.html" target="_blank"> <img alt="Big Bang Studio Icelandic Roadtrip" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHd2DtBJcv-B-10rsKM9oupDC4Yoe00lIJIn9QuXWR-7IDKvg1Iw0QhFbfb_xHswpC12qzvICOsImZ5pSUDEEO1utAMpBez21QSiJlJybqAAjc2vryFvnpLjqybDlMGvTSM-AlDer2BoXq/s576/iceland+turf+house+ii.jpg" title="Big Bang Studio Icelandic Roadtrip" width="560" /> </a>
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<a href="http://www.zenhotyoga.com.au/" target="_blank">Hot Yoga</a> is going well. I think I'm going to keep it up. It makes me feel really good. I've never really gotten into Yoga before and have tried it a few times and never feel like it does much. But HOT Yoga makes your whole body feel like it's had a work out. It's the best. On par with swimming (which is my other form of exercise).<br />
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<a href="http://wrapmagazine.tumblr.com/">Wrap Magazine.</a> New favourite illustration/Design blog/Magazine obsession.<br />
Everything in this blog/magazine is wonderful. !! !! <br />
<a href="http://wrap.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="Wrap Magazine" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/67243101/Wrap_magazine_NEW_issue_five.jpg" title="Wrap Magazine" width="560" /> </a>
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Cover illustration by <a href="http://www.katie-scott.com/" target="_blank">Katie Scott</a>.<br />
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These <a href="http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2012/08/spiced-blondies-with-chai-infused.html" target="_blank">Chai Spiced Blondies</a>, from <a href="http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/" target="_blank">Raspberri Cupcakes</a>, look pretty freaking amazing!<br />
I'm too busy to make them - so someone needs to make them for me! A Dairy free version too please.<br />
<img alt="Raspberri Cupcakes Spiced Blondie" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7822411492_f97f301158_o.jpg" title="Raspberri Cupakes Spiced Blondie" width="560" /> <br />
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As a side note: whenever I have a shower I always open my mouth and let the water run in and it makes me feel like a whale. It makes me think of when I was a little kid and I watched the movie Free Willy and they had to spray water into his mouth to keep him hydrated/wet. <img alt="free willy" src="http://i2.listal.com/image/1509356/936full-free-willy-screenshot.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="free willy" width="560" /><br />
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Here is one of my favourite photos that I took of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ballparkmusic" target="_blank">Ball Park Music</a> at <a href="http://www.qmusic.com.au/bigsound/2012/index.cfm?contentID=695" target="_blank">BIGSOUND Live</a> on Wednesday night. More photos from the night @ <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/bigsound-live/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991102975/" title="20120912_BigSoundLive_36 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="20120912_BigSoundLive_36" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7991102975_c14692994e_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Lastly- highly recommend a visit to the <a href="http://qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/portrait_of_spain_masterpieces_from_the_prado/up_late" target="_blank">Prado exhibition - Up Late at QAG</a>.<br />
My delicious paella that I ate in the sculpture garden whilst being serenaded by Flamenco Guitar music.<br />
Best place to have a drink with a friend - little sneaky wine at the end of the night with the lovely Erin.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7991126764/" title="prado1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="prado1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7991126764_ab7385a883_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-1911721039559263732012-09-09T15:52:00.002+10:002012-09-09T16:30:39.257+10:00Spring ChangeFirst of all you may have noticed things look a little different around here. Well, I'm really sick of my old blog title!! And I like the new concept - but not really how it looks yet. This blog needs a serious make over. At least the current title image gives me some relief from looking at the old one.<br />
A Spring change is in the air and these lovely warm days are putting a big smile on my face. The tree outside my window is getting some fresh spring shoots.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960339718/" title="spring2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="spring2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7960339718_db35abba95_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960339484/" title="spring3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="spring3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7960339484_879d4a9f43_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960339962/" title="spring1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="spring1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7960339962_1e6225786a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Here is a little sneak peak at some of the work I've been up to lately. 35 Illustrations down - 15 to go!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960340378/" title="sneakpeak4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeak4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/7960340378_a54f2dc9a5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960341352/" title="sneakpeak1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeak1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7960341352_a3a895c351_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960341014/" title="sneakpeak2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeak2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7960341014_665711e67d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960340754/" title="sneakpeak3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeak3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/7960340754_83b16b17b5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960340162/" title="sneakpeak5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="sneakpeak5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/7960340162_0db1fe1fa1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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I have also decided to change things up a little in my daily routine. I have been working so hard, with such long hours at the computer illustrating and suffering hand cramps and back and neck pain and running on little sleep. The hours go by with me even forgetting to get up to eat or even move around.<br />
After brain washing myself with this website: <a href="http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/" target="_blank">Wellness Warrior </a><br />
I decided that I badly needed to start looking after my physical and mental health before I run myself down! (Note: I fully endorse a lot of things on this website, but think that Coconut oil being an effective sunscreen is silly)<br />
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1. I have started eating <a href="http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/2012/08/13-awesome-reasons-to-eat-chia-seeds-every-day/" target="_blank">Chia Seeds</a> every morning. Why? Because they are apparently full of calcium, protein, Omega 3, fibre etc...<br />
2. I have started drinking almond milk - because I have a dairy allergy and have read some bad things about Soy milk lately and almond milk has lots of calcium. And I'm addicted to its deliciousness!<br />
3. I am trying to cut back on my sugar dependency (I made Fig and Ginger cookies yesterday - who am I kidding?)<br />
4. I am going to try place some more importance on sleep.<br />
5. I am thinking about buying some <a href="http://www.mukti.biz/" target="_blank">Mutki organic skin care products</a> because I am worried about all of the chemicals in my current ones.<br />
6. I did my first <a href="http://www.zenhotyoga.com.au/" target="_blank">Hot Yoga class</a> this morning. I bought a 3 class pass to get myself back into some exercise. It felt reallly good getting my body and mind into line - and sweating so much! (At the 45 min point I was like - holy crap it's so hot I'm going to pass out - but then the last 15 mins were good)<br />
7. Coconut oil also seems to be important - (whatever, this one might be a fad - but I'm going to experiment with like... rubbing it on my skin as a moisturiser and cooking things in it instead of olive oil for a bit. hahaha )<br />
8. I'm eating a lot more fruit throughout the day. Fruit is good. (Pears, Red Pawpaw and Gooseberries are my favourites at the moment)<br />
SO ORANGE!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7960341596/" title="orange by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="orange" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/7960341596_c4f9644777_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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This week I've also been fantasising about studying again. I want to study Textile Design, Photography and Journalism. haha. Shut up - I can dream! I'm also planning on doing some <a href="http://harvest.bigcartel.com/product/screenprinting-summer-school" target="_blank">Harvest Textile screen printing workshops</a> when I visit melbourne next.<br />
<a href="http://harvesttextilestudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/lost-in-printing-haze.html" target="_blank"> <img alt="Harvest Workroom Screen printing" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/7928689534_40a3696a6a_z.jpg" title="Harvest Workroom Screen printing" width="560" />
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I'm Dreaming of an Italian holiday to <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/vacation-photos-capri.html#more" target="_blank">Capri</a>.<br />
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I like this little photography blog featuring creatives in their spaces: <a href="http://eefjedeconinck.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Eefje De Coninck</a><br />
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Finally - I would like to invite you to my exhibition!<br />
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<span itemprop="description"><a href="http://www.rawartists.org/brisbane/ensemble" target="_blank">RAW : Brisbane Showcase</a></span><br />
<span itemprop="description">I will be exhibiting new original artwork and will also have some new framed prints that have not been available before.</span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><b>Time:</b> Come any time between <b>7.30-12AM - Wed 26th Sept.</b></span><br />
<span itemprop="description">Make sure you pre-purchase tickets ($15) as the event does sell out and you could be stuck in a very big line at the door otherwise!</span><br />
<span itemprop="description"><b>Venue:</b> <a href="http://ohhello.com.au/" target="_blank">Oh Hello!</a> (2 doors up from Cloudland)</span><br />
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<span itemprop="description">[621 Ann St, Fortitude Valley]</span><br />
<span itemprop="description">18+ Venue</span><br />
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<span itemprop="description">Exhibition Showcase of Local Talent featuring: Art, Performing Art, Film, Music, Fashion, Hair & Makeup. One Night Only.</span><br />
<span itemprop="description">There will be art work exhibited on the walls, with a fashion parade commencing at 8.30, as well as performing art, music and a film screening.</span><br />
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<span itemprop="description">Would love to celebrate finishing a TONNE of work and have a drink with you! :)</span><br />
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<span itemprop="description">See my feature page below and purchase a ticket:</span><br />
<span itemprop="description"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rawartists.org%2Femilynelson&h=fAQGOmgIi&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.rawartists.org/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>emilynelson</a> </span></div>
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Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-16536263555795849772012-09-02T15:02:00.001+10:002012-09-02T15:02:33.457+10:00Fitting things in! <br />
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Apologies for not blogging last weekend: I got really rundown and sick, which was just in time for the busiest and funnest week that I have been anticipating for quite some time... Luckily I got through most of it! Some more really busy weeks to come - I'm looking forward to a good rest in a few weeks. <br />
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Moonrise Kingdom, Illustration, Catwalks, Semi Permanent, After Parties, Beach escapes, popped my Sousaphone cherry, Long drives, Red Deer Beer Funnels, Diner En Blanc, white balloons, Ice cream cuddles, editing with tea in bed, breakfasts, exhibitions. </div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/7N8wkVA4_8s" target="_blank">MOONRISE KINGDOM! </a><br />
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I have been waiting to see this film for about a year now with such intense anticipation that I saw it twice. It is heartfelt and playful. I love the flow of the shots, the pauses, the cuts, the play-like scripting. Everything about this film is so wonderful. </div>
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Animations inspired by Suzy's books that she reads out loud on her adventure: </div>
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<a href="http://www.mbff.com.au/" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910818108/" title="mbff1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7910818108_313fe74ba3_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910817026/" title="mbff3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/7910817026_e0ccc88010_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910816404/" title="mbff4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/7910816404_afc7b0678d_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910815866/" title="mbff5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/7910815866_5072b0c781_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910815142/" title="mbff6 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff6" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7910815142_9817e9ae88_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910817512/" title="mbff2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mbff2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7910817512_aa92886d44_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
I was super excited to get the experience of taking some photos of the runway for <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/australian-fashion-graduate-of-the-year-award/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition</a>. It was a little intimidating next to all of the pros with my semi-pro equipment and amateur approach! But it was so fun to play and experiment and so so exciting.<br />
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<a href="http://kirrajamison.com/" target="_blank">Kirra Jamison</a> - <a href="http://kirrajamison.com/LOCOMOTOR">Locomotor exhibition</a> at <a href="http://janmurphygallery.com.au/" target="_blank">Jan Murphy Gallery</a>.<br />
<a href="http://kirrajamison.com/LOCOMOTOR" target="_blank"> <img alt="Kirra Jamison Locomotor Exhibit" src="http://payload59.cargocollective.com/1/2/82901/3482289/Mortise%20Kirra%20Jamison.jpg" title="Kirra Jamison Locomotor Exhibit" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://kirrajamison.com/LOCOMOTOR"></a>I have been very excited to see this exhibit and haven't had a chance to go yet. Make sure you check it out before September 22.<br />
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<a href="http://www.semipermanent.com/">Semi Permanent Design Conference</a><br />
Some of my favourite speakers for the day were <a href="http://beciorpin.com/">Beci Orpin</a>, <a href="http://becwinnel.com/">Bec Winnel</a>, <a href="http://www.beastman.com.au/">Beastman</a> and <a href="http://andrewquilty.com/">Andrew Quilty</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910811260/" title="spb1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="spb1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/7910811260_ee1711d239_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
One common theme I noticed throughout the conference was that creatives are restless. They need variety. This restlessness drove the speakers to become multi-skilled, gave them a thirst for learning and experimenting and working on a range of projects. I think it is this restlessness that drives all creative's to seek an alternative lifestyle that opposes "the day job".<br />
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I also noticed that all of the speakers were obsessed with a particular theme and subject matter. The all developed distinctive and recognisable styles and it was amazing to see the transformation of their work before it reached this point. It almost seemed like their work at a certain point suddenly blossomed into a style and into success. Maybe it's the consistent style and subject matter featured in each of these speakers bodies of work that makes them memorable and sought after.<br />
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Just my thoughts.<br />
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<i><b>Advice that I took from <a href="http://www.beastman.com.au/">Beastman</a>: </b></i><br />
Thumb nail sketches! DIY approach + collaborations. He organised his own exhibitions. (See Erin, organising an exhibition at your home is a great idea). Through collaborating with others he could get more opportunities and was able to be a mural painter.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910810784/" title="spb2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="spb2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/7910810784_0c99693d61_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<b><i>Some advice from <a href="http://beciorpin.com/">Beci Orpin</a>.</i></b><br />
1. Learn to design away from the computer<br />
2. Get involved with things that you love. (ie. if you have 4 jobs - make sure they are all involved with things you love. She worked in a bookstore, did screen printing, freelance design etc etc)<br />
3. In the start - say yes to everything. Do as much as you can. (Even if the pay isn't favourable)<br />
4. Travel (and while you are there make an effort to spread your work internationally)<br />
5. Get some business skills or advice (or marry someone who does)<br />
6. Go above and beyond. (The more you work, the busier you are, the better your work will be)<br />
7. Keep trying new things (Pretend to know how to do something you don't)<br />
8. Be flexible, but stay true to yourself. (If you are flexible with your style and the type of work you do - you can get more work. )<br />
9. Working from home can be a necessary evil. (Working from home means Beci can be around her children and work while they are at school or asleep at night)<br />
10. Be Nice<br />
11. Work Hard - often<br />
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<b><i>Advice from <a href="http://becwinnel.com/">Bec Winnel</a>:</i></b><br />
Submit your work online to all sorts of online communities, portfolio sites etc<br />
Submit your work to competitions and exhibitions<br />
Be an internet slut - all social media, blogs etc... Get your work everywhere!<br />
Ask others to look at your folio<br />
Look for Role Models <br />
Create dreams<br />
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<b><i>Advice from <a href="http://andrewquilty.com/">Andrew Quilty</a>:</i></b><br />
Take your camera everywhere<br />
Take photos/be present at events that you think will be notable (ie. Andrew took his camera to the Cronulla Riots and captured amazing shots that he was able to sell to different publications)<br />
It is your duty as a photographer to document events<br />
Make meetings to show your work<br />
He also inspired me to use film more!<br />
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Day trip to Noosa:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906284294/" title="n1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7906284294_153ba23923_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906282960/" title="n3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7906282960_5f4e2c7c70_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906283676/" title="n2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/7906283676_af99f6cd33_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906282536/" title="n4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/7906282536_a5976a62f1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906279754/" title="n5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7906279754_fe22d984f4_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906277772/" title="n7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n7" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7906277772_59a9351fa5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906277228/" title="n8 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n8" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7906277228_398df94b45_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906275992/" title="n9 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n9" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7906275992_e679502a47_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7906275268/" title="n10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n10" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7906275268_29269d0678_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910812782/" title="n14 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n14" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/7910812782_3570d479a4_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910813252/" title="n13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7910813252_4c715c9d54_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910813896/" title="n12 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n12" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7910813896_a28679920c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910814458/" title="n11 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="n11" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/7910814458_ae96e1e2c7_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Above: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barksdale-Brass-Band/223574784354136" target="_blank">Barksdale Brass Band</a>)</span><br />
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A little treat for myself !<br />
<a href="http://dawn-tan.com/" target="_blank">Dawn Tan</a> - <a href="http://handmadelove.bigcartel.com/product/strawberry-ice-cream-softie" target="_blank">Ice cream cushion</a> love. It is very nice to cuddle and pretend to lick.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910820066/" title="Dawn Tan Icecream Cushion"><img alt="Dawn Tan Icecream Cushion" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7910820066_02588d8f2b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Modelled by my sister Lucinda) <a href="http://handmadelove.bigcartel.com/category/view-all?page=2" target="_blank">Icream Softies available at Dawn Tan's Online Shop.</a></span><br />
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I wish I had some drawings to show - but I have to keep them secret at the moment.<br />
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Also, Happy Fathers Day Dad!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7910820536/" title="dad by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="dad" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7910820536_5ec5d07347_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Remember to keep the date free on September 26 for my exhibition! </div>
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Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-27911435625030682922012-08-20T23:33:00.001+10:002012-08-20T23:33:16.595+10:00Overnight escapeThe more and more I think about it, the more I dread the idea of a full time job in an office space with no sunlight or fresh air or view of the outside world. I admire those who make a living out of the office!
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I had a very special package delivered to me on Friday. When I first opened the lid to reveal the cupcakes - my eyes lit up, wide with wild amorous lust. I licked my lips like a hungry, dirty wolf. I wondered to myself... would it be wrong to eat all 12 cupcakes by myself? This very night? No one else knows about the cupcakes. We are alone together.<br />
These aren't the sort of cupcakes that you can eat casually with a cup of tea and a friend. These are the sort of cupcakes that you eat in a ravenous desperate frenzy trying to suck every last bit of cupcake goodness from the silver wrapping. <a href="http://ivyleavesflametrees.blogspot.com.au/">Lauren Tregenza</a> is a cupcake goddess.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823208716/" title="cc1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="cc1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7823208716_018431122d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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A little escape out of my cabin fever. 4 1/2 hours stuck on the M1. Broadbeach Jazz festival. Hotel room slumber. Beach frolic. Cheesy hand holding that makes my knees weak. Street dancing with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chukale" target="_blank">Chukale</a> at the Gold Coast.<br />
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I'm sorry for the delay - I crashed into bed on Sunday by 8.30pm.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823207232/" title="gc3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="gc3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7823207232_0034b56277_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823207500/" title="gc2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="gc2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7823207500_04f4dc1d97_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823207964/" title="gc1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="gc1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7823207964_c0e85da27a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823206916/" title="gc4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="gc4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7823206916_9e2f6c6d84_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823211824/" title="b1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7823211824_ba6488613a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823211502/" title="b2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7138/7823211502_13284811a0_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823211040/" title="b3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b3" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7823211040_503b01eaf5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823210804/" title="b4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7823210804_63ab88d3ec_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823210496/" title="b5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7823210496_4f2e870694_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823209936/" title="b7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b7" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7823209936_902358417d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7823209362/" title="b9 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b9" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7823209362_a728d4a325_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/the-best-lemonade-youll-ever-have-with.html#more" target="_blank">This lemonade</a> looks refreshing - now that the weather is getting warmer!<br />
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Things are going to get crazy in the next few weeks! Keep the date free on Wednesday evening, 26th September for my exhibition! (More details to come soon)<br />
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And to leave you with a little bit of Emily illustration: A band poster for '<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePocketsUkulele">the pockets</a>'.<br />
3 beautiful ladies with lovely harmonies, ukuleles and a melodica!
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Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-29407730401312587882012-08-12T11:33:00.003+10:002012-08-12T12:50:04.247+10:00Cabin FeverI was featured on a lovely blog called <a href="http://otisandotto.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">OTIS & OTTO</a> this week: <a href="http://otisandotto.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/emily-nelson-illustrations.html" target="_blank">Here is the post.</a><br />
It is a very minimalistic and simple design blog and a great blog to visit regularly for a little aesthetic pop in your day.<br />
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I have <a href="http://freecabinporn.com/" target="_blank">cabin fever</a> this weekend. I'm sick of being cooped up in the house, I'm restless for adventure and longing for some interaction with the outside world. I need to make sure that I see my friends and tell them that they are important to me and that I haven't forgotten them. And I definitely need to go outside and exercise, I think it would help me to focus on my work if I got rid of some excess energy. Do you have a method for time management/ balance?<br />
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My cabin fever has induced an intense urge to spend money on things! I think it is that instant gratification feeling when you purchase something. However, I would like to save up for an overseas adventure in the future, so I'm resisting temptation.<br />
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Here are my current wish lists for August:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758554330/" title="My August Wishlist by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="My August Wishlist" height="909" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7758554330_d9ed90720d_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<b>Top (from left):</b> <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24811226&color=069&navAction=jump&itemdescription=true" target="_blank">Dakota Silky Aiko printed dress - Urban Outfitters</a>, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24488926&color=011&navAction=jump&itemdescription=true" target="_blank">Kimchi Blue Lace Love Top - Urban Outfitters</a>, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25576885&color=065&navAction=jump&itemdescription=true" target="_blank">Pins and Needles Striped Maxi Dress - Urban Outfitters</a><br />
<b>Middle:</b> <a href="http://store.americanapparel.com.au/rsa0310.html?c=FrenchBlue" target="_blank">Pique` Full Woven Skirt in French Blue - American Apparel</a>, <a href="http://store.americanapparel.com.au/rsacf303.html?cid=151-399&c=Navy" target="_blank">Chiffon Pleated Skirt in Lagoon - American Apparel</a>, <a href="http://store.americanapparel.com.au/rsa0320r.html?cid=151-1119" target="_blank">Printed Rayon Full Length Skirt - American Apparel</a><br />
<b>Bottom:</b> <a href="http://store.americanapparel.com.au/rsals315.html" target="_blank">Lace Cap Sleeve top in Orchid - American Apparel</a>, <a href="http://www.gormanshop.com.au/pincushion-tank.html" target="_blank">Pinchusion Tank - Gorman</a>, <a href="http://www.goldenponies.net/product/chloe-triple-strap-flats" target="_blank">Chloe Triple Strap Flats in Mint Green - Golden Ponies</a> and <a href="http://www.goldenponies.net/product/pupa-bag-with-tassel" target="_blank">Pupa Bag with Leather Tassle Golden Ponies</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758553060/" title="My August Wishlist #2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="My August Wishlist #2" height="1000" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7758553060_27363e1f2c_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<b>Row 1: </b><a href="http://www.readings.com.au/product/9781742701745/daniella-germain-my-abuela-s-table" target="_blank">My Abuela's table</a> by <a href="http://daniellagermain.com.au/" target="_blank">Daniella Germain</a>, <a href="http://shop.shelleypanton.com/product/conversations-with-creative-women" target="_blank">Conversations with Creative Women</a>, <a href="http://www.readings.com.au/product/9781742702919/daniella-germain-sweetie-50-delectable-treats" target="_blank">Sweetie! 50 Delectable Sweets</a>, by <a href="http://daniellagermain.com.au/" target="_blank">Daniella Germain</a><br />
<b>Row 2:</b> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12570-REG/Canon_3093A002_FS_72U_72mm_Filter_Set.html" target="_blank">UV, Neutral Density and Circular Polarizer filters</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675073-REG/Nikon_26212_CoolPix_P100_Digital_Camera.html" target="_blank">Nikon Coolpix Waterproof and Shock resistant camera</a><br />
<b>Row 3:</b> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194480-USA/Canon_2356A002_MR_14EX_TTL_Macro_Ring.html" target="_blank">Canon Macro Ring Lite Flash</a> , <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112196-GREY/Nikon_1689_FM10_35mm_SLR_Camera.html" target="_blank">Nikon FM10 35mm SLR Camera</a> (to play with)<br />
<b>Row 4.</b> <a href="http://www.dior.com/beauty/usa/en/women_fragrance_and_men_fragrance_by_christian_dio/women-fragrance/dior_addict/ldioraddictfpl.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict</a> The <a href="http://youtu.be/8ZAKwpdgTZI" target="_blank">add campaign</a> (extended version here) worked so well on me - isn't <a href="http://models.com/models/daphne-groeneveld" target="_blank"> Daphne Groeneveld</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"> </span>gorgeous?! and some more <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OVG40E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" target="_blank">water colours from Amazon </a><br />
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This Pomeranian... is featured in my blog too often.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758551836/" title="pom7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom7" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7758551836_283337f5be_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758552388/" title="pom4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7758552388_2715e56e38_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758552548/" title="pom3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7758552548_3c287651af_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758552220/" title="pom5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8308/7758552220_c663f2bfb5_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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One of my favourite illustrators <a href="http://beccastadtlander.com/" target="_blank">Becca Stadtlander</a> has a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-shop-becca-stadtlander/?ref=fp_featured" target="_blank">shop feature and interview on Etsy</a>.<br />
See her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beccastadtlander?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy Shop</a>
<img alt="Becca Stadtlander Etsy Shop Feature" src="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/files/2012/08/featuredshop_beccastadtlander_illustrations_art_design_handmade_570.jpg" title="Becca Stadtlander Etsy Shop Feature" width="560" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[Photograph by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-shop-becca-stadtlander/" target="_blank">Becca Stadtlander featured in The Etsy Blog</a>]
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Will it blend: </b>Metal Spoon</span><br />
No, it will not blend. It will explode a hole through the side of your blender causing a lava eruption of strawberry and banana smoothie all over yourself and kitchen.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758554128/" title="b1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7758554128_abc6c2e978_b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7758553920/" title="b2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="b2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7758553920_fef4f1843d_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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A gig poster I illustrated for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shanehannantrombone" target="_blank">Shane Hannan</a> Quintet
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7762144906/" title="Shane Hannan quintet by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Shane Hannan quintet" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7762144906_7a6fe3fe43_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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I would love to reveal some more illustration work to you - but it's all under wraps for the time being!<br />
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My kindred spirit sister <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erinmichellewardart" target="_blank">Erin Ward</a> and I used to live in a disgustingly messy share house together a few years ago and we also shared a market stall together at <a href="http://suitcase-rummage.blogspot.com.au/">Suitcase Rummage</a>. We made badges together for the markets and sold prints and original artwork. During this time we drank lots of tea, ate lots of ice cream & cookies together and made art together. I watched Erin paint 10m long dragon lanterns, animate forests in sand, create a paper mache pig, invent cloud necklaces, decorate her room spectacularly, and illustrate beautiful artworks with beautiful curvy women, sea creatures and magical imagery. I'm particularly in love with the amazing line work in Erin's drawings. Erin does not give herself enough credit for her bottomless talent and I'm so happy to see her being creative again and voicing her strong and determined opinions on her blog. It's just starting out, so keep an eye on this space and watch Erin's process and her artwork evolve. <a href="http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/</a>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-57020979321248913652012-08-05T23:30:00.000+10:002012-08-05T23:30:18.966+10:00Time management!All I have to say this weekend is: Time management, time management, time management!! <br />
I need it. Got any tips? Especially getting started/ being productive in the morning.<br />
Here are some lighter moments of my weekend:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168256/" title="11 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="11" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7715168256_0621883018_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168384/" title="10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="10" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7715168384_66aac91c08_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168126/" title="12 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="12" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7715168126_926fb4dfb1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168638/" title="9 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="9" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7715168638_f9cd3f37f5_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168752/" title="8 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="8" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7715168752_179931f73f_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715168870/" title="7 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="7" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7715168870_9d96a8b89b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715169018/" title="6 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="6" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7715169018_f39c22ec96_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715169696/" title="1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7715169696_b47111b70a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715169128/" title="5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="5" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7715169128_2c79548b93_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715169238/" title="4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7715169238_ffee628da0_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715169552/" title="2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7715169552_f618aee52a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715167754/" title="14 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="14" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7715167754_a62f85157f_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715167330/" title="17 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="17" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7715167330_431cd2dd6a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7715167940/" title="13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8428/7715167940_f6f0c48f4a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Snacks fit for a 4yr old (or 24yr old), tomatoes from my garden, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EdGug" target="_blank">Edward Guglielmino's</a> butt, Coffee tasting at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bunker.coffee" target="_blank">Bunker coffee</a> - with special guests <a href="http://blackcoffeeshop.com.au/" target="_blank">Black coffee</a>, specimens from my garden, sunlit watercolours.<br />
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I highly recommend you check out my friend <a href="http://www.paperrabbits.com/" target="_blank">Makoto Koji's new website </a> and take a look at some of her gorgeous illustration and animation work.<br />
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A cool Q&A on <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/blogging-as-career.html#more" target="_blank">Blogging as a career</a> by <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Cup of Jo blogger Joanna Goddard</a>.<br />
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This Thursday the 9th Aug at 8pm a very handsome and talented guy by the name of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shanehannantrombone" target="_blank">Shane Hannan</a> is having a gig at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/343057165775663/?ref=ts" target="_blank">Turnaround Jazz club with the Shane Hannan Quintet</a>. I have been very excited to listen in on all of the preparation for this gig and I can't wait to hear the final product! <br />
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One last thing before I go to bed: Some lovely <a href="http://pinterest.com/perfectweekend/typographic/" target="_blank">Typographic</a> pins by <a href="http://pinterest.com/perfectweekend/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition on Pinterest.</a><br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-3360779630676887942012-07-29T16:14:00.004+10:002012-07-29T17:30:48.896+10:00Haircut phasesDid you know that I am haircut superstitious? I will only get my hair cut at the end of one phase/ the beginning of a new phase. So for example: Finishing a semester of uni, leaving for or returning from a holiday, getting a new job, or making some kind of life change. Recently I accidentally skipped a hair cut before the beginning of a new phase and now I am stuck in the middle of a new phase with hair that is out of control!! Why can't I simply just get a hair cut? I think that if I get a hair cut now - it wont look right. Or I will be thrown off track! I think that it is bad luck to get a hair cut in the middle of a phase and very bad luck to get a hair cut during a period of bad luck - you should always wait until something good and new happens before getting a hair cut. <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561506/" title="Long Hair by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Long Hair" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7666561506_fd68358aff_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561306/" title="Glass bottle by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Glass bottle" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7666561306_ef350d352c_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Above: wearing my favourite <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundaysocialstore" target="_blank">Sunday Social</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> dress)</span><br />
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This sounds crazy.<br />
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Maybe I was scarred from 'The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe' as a child, when all of Aslan's power was taken away from him when the monkeys cut his mane. </div>
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I'm not used to having hair this long - it gets tangled around my face and neck when I sleep, caught in zippers or in doors, stuck under my armpit, tangled in necklaces and earrings and gives me a headache when it's up in a bun. </div>
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But I feel like a princess or a mermaid with long hair and it's not the right time to cut it just yet. </div>
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Here is a little superstitious ditty that I found about cutting your hair:</div>
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<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Monday to attain health.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Tuesday to gain wealth.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Wednesday to hear the news.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Thursday to get a new pair of shoes.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Friday and there will be sorrow.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut it on Saturday and you will see your true love tomorrow.</li>
<li style="color: #333366; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Cut your hair on Sunday and the devil will be with you all week. (Umm... what!? Ok I'm not that crazy!) </li>
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Recently I was extremely excited to win a <a href="http://dawn-tan.com/">Dawn Tan</a> print!!! I am such a big fan of her work - such a talented and inspirational lady! I had followed this piece right throughout the process - knowing that I would love it! Now I am a proud owner of my very own Seafoody painting and I've been dying to share it!! I'm yet to get a frame, but it will definitely be going somewhere in my studio so I can look at it while I work. I also loved the fish & chips postcard that came with it (very fitting) which is now up on my wall. You can find her <a href="http://handmadelove.bigcartel.com/product/fisherman-s-basket-a3-limited-editioned-giclee-print">Seafoody print available here</a>. </div>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666562328/" title="Dawn Tan Seafoody Print by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Dawn Tan Seafoody Print" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7666562328_76b0dcb832_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666562140/" title="Dawn Tan Postcard by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Dawn Tan Postcard" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7666562140_2ece71c2e6_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561794/" title="Dawn Tan Business Card by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Dawn Tan Business Card" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7666561794_14cb8f337d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
Dawn also has some gorgeous ice cream pillow cases that I am eyeing off at the moment... <a href="http://handmadelove.bigcartel.com/product/ice-cream-pillowcase-set-pre-order">Icecream Pillow Cases available in Dawn Tan's shop. </a><br />
Don't forget to visit the <a href="http://hand-made-love.blogspot.com.au/">Hand Made Love blog</a> for lots more Dawn Tan goodness!
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<u><i><b>This weekend I visited:</b></i></u><br />
An exhibition opening at the <a href="http://ryanrenshaw.com.au/" target="_blank">Ryan Renshaw gallery</a>. I hadn't been there before, but it's a great little gallery space - I highly recommend popping in. I think exhibition openings are underrated in Brisbane, there is much to be enjoyed from a glass of wine whilst pondering the local art scene. I also went to the <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/portrait-of-spain-masterpieces-from-the-prado/" target="_blank">Portrait of Spain opening night last weekend at QAG</a> to take photos for <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition</a> and it was spectacular!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561650/" title="Ryan Renshaw Gallery by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Ryan Renshaw Gallery" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7666561650_0bd0ca2bce_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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And yesterday I went to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thejunkbar" target="_blank">Junk Bar in Ashgrove </a>for the first time, which was a nice treat - it would be a great local if I wasn't living on the other side of town!! </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666560364/" title="Owl Teapot - Junk Bar by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Owl Teapot - Junk Bar" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7666560364_15cf68343b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Today I am doing a few tests on some OHP sheets - nothing special here yet, but I've at least got a better idea of the sort of paint to use and a nice soft brush helps too! Do you have any tips for painting on glass or OHP sheets? </div>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666560510/" title="ohp test by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="ohp test" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7666560510_cde4ecc891_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666560834/" title="ohp test by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="ohp test" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7666560834_da29ff703a_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561126/" title="ohp test by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="ohp test" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8018/7666561126_949f4d2201_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666560686/" title="ohp test by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="ohp test" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7666560686_eae22e9da6_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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I love this window front painting by<a href="http://www.lucasgrogan.com/" target="_blank"> Lucas Grogan</a>! I had this in the back of my mind when I was playing with different techniques - but not quite haha)<br />
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And here is an illustration I did recently for a flyer for <a href="http://www.creativeplaycentral.com.au/">Creative Play Central</a> - <a href="http://www.creativeplaycentral.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=62">Imagination Creations Classes</a>. The classes are designed to prompt children to think outside the box and use their imaginations to create in new and original ways.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7666561958/" title="Create Play Central Illustration by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Create Play Central Illustration" height="488" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7666561958_4d73a53ce1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a></div>
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Finally, I am lusting after these tea dresses for spring/summer! I remember <a href="http://naughtyshorts.blogspot.com.au/">Naughty Shorts</a> being featured in <a href="http://www.frankie.com.au/" target="_blank">Frankie Magazine</a> quite a long time ago for her gorgeous, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/naughtyshorts">custom-made tea dresses</a>! I was browsing through the <a href="http://naughtyshorts.blogspot.com.au/p/standard-and-premium-fabrics-preview.html">fabric library </a> choosing my favourite fabrics for my to-be custom dress (as summer is on the way) and I noticed that she does custom <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103955836/bridesmaid-dresses-for-your-wedding">brides maid dresses</a> - how pretty would that look!? Then everyone could pick their own dress/ material and hopefully want to wear it again! </div>
<img alt="naughty shorts tea dresses" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5976915/il_fullxfull.345773028.jpg" title="naughty shorts tea dresses" width="560" />
<img alt="naughty shorts fabric library" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MJJNb-oNsqqcQjepAa6SCcxZsojpYFEyyEXPpFIiMbqi8s-mLLc3ycWAUje-GKmkVLhLRZZZfYCzkb2WfAaDI354wHP1DlPn3E9LtDpW6WI8YobL7K9WP2zwHcQziKDF3JbdvOq6K1Hq/s640/062.JPG" title="naughty shorts fabric library" width="560" /><br />
So much want for summer and to wear a beautiful tea dress!<br />
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By the way - I recently updated my illustration portfolio for 2012: <a href="http://emilynelsonillustrator.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">http://emilynelsonillustrator.blogspot.com.au/ </a> You can view all of my work here while my website is in the process of being updated!Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-2140461982038024362012-07-22T11:09:00.004+10:002012-07-22T16:59:46.112+10:00Afternoon tea with Pommy<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618491328/" title="vege2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="vege2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7618491328_61064ded04_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618491478/" title="vege1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="vege1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7618491478_7f35dfe698_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618492330/" title="pom1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7618492330_9d6cb2ab98_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618492840/" title="banana1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="banana1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7618492840_161d9b8440_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618491914/" title="pom3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7618491914_3ebb02e8ba_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618491716/" title="pom4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7618491716_350e5a526d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618492616/" title="banana2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="banana2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7618492616_195d97b32b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618492130/" title="pom2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7618492130_bdba2c289d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7620150976/" title="emilygreen by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="emilygreen" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7620150976_fe9a571664_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7620150804/" title="emilygreen2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="emilygreen2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7620150804_8b01df5529_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7620151238/" title="bluewater by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="bluewater" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7620151238_e2962f34aa_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7620151406/" title="badges by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="badges" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7620151406_bb83a9953b_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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1. Harvest from my garden: Cherry tomatoes, baby eggplant, bok choy, baby spinach, rocket & lettuce<br />
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2. I had a friendly visitor for afternoon tea. He was entranced by banana cake and then had a laugh about it later.<br />
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3. Banana cake recipe: Pecan, banana, honey & cinnamon<br />
Mix 1/2 cup honey, 5 tblsp melted butter, 1 egg, 3/4 cup self raising flour, 3/4 cup plain flour, tbsp cinnamon, (more sugar if desired), 2-4 mashed bananas depending on how sticky you like your banana cake and chopped pecans. Place more pecans and sprinkle brown sugar on top. Cook 180 deg until no cake mixture when poked with a skewer (or approx 1 hour).<br />
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4. My new <a href="http://emilygreen.bigcartel.com/">Emily Green</a> necklace that I bought at the <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/">Finders Keepers Markets </a>and love so much<br />
(<a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/the-finders-keepers-market/">Some more of my photos for the Weekend Edition from the Finders Keepers Markets</a>)<br />
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5. Tasty blue water<br />
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6. I'm having a <a href="http://emilynelsonart.bigcartel.com/product/wooden-badge-sale">wooden badge sale over in my shop</a>.<br />
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7. I love love love the new <a href="http://harvest.bigcartel.com/">Harvest Workroom/Textiles</a> range that has been featured on <a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2012/07/interview-lara-davies-jess-wright-and-emma-byrnes-of-harvest-textiles/">The Design Files this week</a>.<br />
<img alt="Harvest Textiles on The Design Files" src="http://thedesignfiles.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Harvest-shelves.jpg" title="Harvest Textiles on The Design Files" width="560" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Img from: <a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2012/07/interview-lara-davies-jess-wright-and-emma-byrnes-of-harvest-textiles/">The Design Files</a> Photo taken by: <a href="http://www.seanfennessy.com.au/">Sean Fennessy</a> )</span><br />
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I now have 5 days available each week to work on freelance work/personal projects. This is so exciting to me and I am filled with so much joy and satisfaction from getting this time. My 5 days seem to get crazy busy! I love that it's busy, however I need a new way to manage time so that I can at least get 1/2 day-1 day off doing nothing but being a lazy vegetable. I can take time off to do things that I enjoy and lots of fun distractions come a long, but I also have to make some sacrifices. Yesterday I went to see The Batman! so I stayed up until 3am getting more work done. Today I am getting a massage because prolonged sitting hours make me all stiff and old and my knees hurt because I sit cross-legged at the computer. There are many insecurities mixed with bouts and bursts of excitement.</div>
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Aim for this week: Exercise for at least 15-30 mins every day. Drink more home made juice. Stretch every 2 hours minimum.</div>
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Here is a good stretch that is awesome if you sit cross-legged/slouched at computer:<br />
Piriformis Stretch - Cross right leg over left at knee. Clasp hands behind bottom leg and pull both legs towards your chest. Repeat with opposite leg. (Stretch should be felt in buttocks of crossed leg)<br />
This stretch feels freaking amazing!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618789594/" title="stretch by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="stretch" height="354" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7618789594_7eb29cb569.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Here is a gig poster I illustrated for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/415435218493662/">Kellee Green</a> for her gig at the <a href="http://www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au/">Brisbane Jazz Club</a> - Sunday Brunch </div>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7618490344/" title="KelleeGreen_web by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="KelleeGreen_web" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7618490344_0caaf2c0a5_c.jpg" width="560" /></a>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-14129066451608715932012-07-15T17:08:00.003+10:002012-07-16T19:17:14.524+10:00I love dogs.<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">This weekend I wanted to write a blog post dedicated to dogs. <br />
I have noticed lately how important pets are to creatives, they are supportive
companions by our side in the wee hours of the night and the days you don’t
feel like getting up, they encourage us on the bad days with just a look or a
lick and their character inspires us, lifts our mood and even brings a calming
effect. </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">
I know there are a lot of cat lovers out there - but today I would like to focus on dogs because they are my
favourite!<br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><i>Meet the dogs in the scene:</i></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><i><b>Meet Aflie - </b>friend and mascot to Jessica Barty and her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundaysocialstore" target="_blank">vintage store Sunday Social</a></i><br />
<img src="http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/56e7ad6a8c3511e181bd12313817987b_7.jpg" width="270" /><img src="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/80d52dc4383811e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" width="270" />
<img src="http://distillery.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2011/08/20/753234fdd62f4f24929e1faa11023d83_7.jpg" width="560" />
<img src="http://distillery.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2011/06/09/6f8e0f5cf24c462f8100a01c216b06cf_7.jpg" width="560" /> </span><br />
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<img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254810_217054888329180_1115648_n.jpg" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Alfie had a bit of a rough start to his life, but was adopted by Jess when he was 6 months old.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Now he is living life in the fast lane as a fashionista, model and mascot for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sundaysocialstore" target="_blank">Sunday Social</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Alfie is loving life living at the beach and also pops into Sunday Social in the city sometimes for a visit (if you are lucky you might see him there). His favourite food is roast chicken and a sneaky sip of milky warm tea! He loves going for a swim at the beach (not too deep of course) and enjoys sun baking. Check out the press photo above - what a little star!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Alfie was adopted from an animal shelter, 4 Paws Animal Rescue Inc. You can see him attending their fund raiser above in a dashing scarf. If you are wanting to get a doggy or look after one for a little while as a foster carer get in touch here: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au/dogs.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au/dogs.html</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><i><b>Meet Poppy</b> - the Italian Greyhound and BFF of photographer <a href="http://www.jacintamoore.com/" target="_blank">Jacinta Moore</a></i><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bawkbawk/5296240480/" title="Untitled by bawkbawk, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5049/5296240480_ec432405fc.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bawkbawk/5035597457/" title="Untitled by bawkbawk, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4088/5035597457_028cf37d3b.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bawkbawk/5668064100/" title="not quite by bawkbawk, on Flickr"><img alt="not quite" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5147/5668064100_eaf3d2f29f.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bawkbawk/6068756010/" title="Untitled by bawkbawk, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6201/6068756010_14b55b2f38.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<br />Poppy is an Italian Greyhound and was adopted by Jacinta in 2009. Poppy is a comic genius and is featured often on <a href="http://bawkbawkbawk.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Jacinta Moore's blog</a>. She is the star in some of Jacinta's amazing photography. I hear from my source that Poppy is girlfriend to </span><a href="http://immortalityprojects.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy Wortsman</a>'s dog Levi, who is featured below.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><i><b>Meet Scout - </b>chaser of rainbows and doggy companion to artist <a href="http://www.belindasuzette.com/" target="_blank">Belinda Suzette</a></i><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572485252/" title="scout01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="scout01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7572485252_6bca269d76_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572481098/" title="scout03 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="scout03" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7572481098_51c6198577_z.jpg" width="270" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572482166/" title="scout02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="scout02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7572482166_2521a4800d_z.jpg" width="270" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Scout makes the cutest sound when she yawns, gets a kick out of chasing
and conquering shadows, lights and rainbows which makes simple things like a
walk down the street or turning on a light interesting for Scout and Belinda. </span><br />
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Scout is afraid of party balloons AND hot air balloons and barks at them persistently.
She also tries to chase trains and sucks on her toy sloth when it’s
bedtime. Whenever Belinda sings “Faith”
by Wham, Scout tries to attack her. (Fair enough!) <br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"> Scout’s favourite things include Pappa Pat and Belinda, her toy sloth and toy
Kong, chasing trains, rainbows, lamb shanks and marrow bones.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Scout can be a bit of a distraction for Belinda when she is busy being creative, however she has inspired Belinda to create a series of works based on her.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Belinda is currently coordinating a Suitcase Rummage in Melbourne and helping the Brisbane girls to get it started up in Melbourne. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Here is some info about the event:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Next <a href="http://suitcase-rummage.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/suitcase-rummage-is-going-to-melbourne.html" target="_blank">Melbourne Suitcase Rummage</a> on July 29th 11am-5pm, Thornbury Theatre, Free entry. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">If you would like to register to sell your own wares from your suitcase cost = $25</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572479440/" title="SuitcaseRummage by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="SuitcaseRummage" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7572479440_93e68158be_z.jpg" width="270" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572479120/" title="SuitcaseRummagePoster by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="SuitcaseRummagePoster" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7572479120_d66e717fff_z.jpg" width="270" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Also, have a look at <a href="http://www.belindasuzette.com/" target="_blank">Belinda's artworkk here: (Isn't she amazing!)</a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria;"><i><b>Meet Honey and Rio -</b> 4yr old miniature dachshunds of graphic designer/<a href="http://whitewiththree.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">white with three</a> blogger Kimmy Hogan </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria;">Honey and Rio are 4yr old miniature dachshunds. What a pair! They have recently relocated from the tropics to Melbourne and are adjusting to lifestyle well with Kimmy and her husband, accompanying them for coffee in St Kilda on the weekends. They are both super cuddly and love to sleep on a lap whenever possible. Kimmy told me a cute little habit of Honey and Rio, where they like to tuck their heads in under her arm to wriggle in for a good cuddle. How cute!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"><i><b>Meet Pommy </b>- my best buddy</i></span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7221336674/" title="pom1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7221336674_65f187706d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Pommy – is our family dog, we visit each other often as we only live a few streets
away from each other. I used to live with him, but since moving to a rental
property he’s not supposed to stay over. (though has sneaky visits and sleep
overs) </span><br />
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Here is my Pommy tea party series. I often fantasise about pommy visiting me
for a tea party and having a conversation with me.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7571801782/" title="pommy5 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pommy5" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7571801782_1ba84ffbed_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7571801964/" title="pommy4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pommy4" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7571801964_f75bd7329d_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7571802252/" title="pommy3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pommy3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7571802252_e6e8e05ae2_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7571802456/" title="pommy2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pommy2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7571802456_0938673cc0_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7571802678/" title="pommy1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pommy1" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7571802678_bf6d5e3a56_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><i>Some other dog reading:</i></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.oldbrandnewblog.com/" target="_blank">Old Brand New </a>does a feature called <a href="http://www.oldbrandnewblog.com/search/label/beatrice" target="_blank">Sunday with Beatrice</a> that is really cute!</span><br />
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<br /><a href="http://dogsinside.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"> Dog inside</a> – a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">tumblr blog featuring dogs and interiors, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">side project of Hannah from <a href="http://bananameet-cute.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Banana Meet Cute</a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572717408/" title="Dogs inside by Banana Meet Cute"><img alt="Dogs inside by BananaMeetCute" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7572717408_018a0e5b37_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7572717408/" title="Dogs inside by Banana Meet Cute"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The Burning house – a blog on what you would take if your house was on fire.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><img alt="the burning house" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F4zNcjLfo-Y/TyF92XnA6-I/AAAAAAAAy_A/6br2v8RmX1k/s800/Paty%252520V.H.jpg" title="the burning house" width="560" /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: x-small;"> img from: </span></a><a href="http://theburninghouse.com/post/18322593674/paty-v-h"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">http://theburninghouse.com/post/18322593674/paty-v-h</span></a><br />
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A <a href="http://mrblanc.com/" target="_blank">MrBlanc</a> and <a href="http://fourandsons.com/" target="_blank">Four and Sons.com</a> collaboration with photos of The <a href="http://jackywinter.com/" target="_blank">Jacky Winter </a>group and <a href="http://www.chaseandgalley.com/" target="_blank">Chase and Galley</a> studios with their 4 legged friends.<br />
photos by <a href="http://www.corywhite.com/" target="_blank">Cory White</a><br />
Meet Levi, Alfie and Billie (Studio buddies to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://jackywinter.com/" target="_blank">Jacky Winter </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">group and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.chaseandgalley.com/" target="_blank">Chase and Galley</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"> )</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Also, see <a href="http://immortalityprojects.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy Wortsman</a> and his dog Levi below.</span><br />
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<img alt="MrBlanc photos by Cory White" src="http://mrblanc.com/wp-content/uploads/MrB4Sons07.jpg" title="MrBlanc photos by Cory White" width="560" />
<img alt="MrBlanc photos by Cory White" src="http://mrblanc.com/wp-content/uploads/MrB4sons031.jpg" title="MrBlanc photos by Cory White" width="560" />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Read more from the article here: <a href="http://mrblanc.com/strength-in-numbers-the-compound-interest-a-four-and-sons-collaboration/" target="_blank">Strength in Numbers: The Compound Interest. A Four and Sons.com collaboration</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/razorbrown/5609134702/" title="Untitled by RazorBrown, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5261/5609134702_a80c6a08bf_z.jpg" width="560" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">How much is that doggy in the window? (um... yes I just made this caption)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.rachelbellinsky.com/" target="_blank">Tales from the fishbowl</a> is a book of photography by <a href="http://www.rachelbellinsky.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Bellinsky</a> of local pets staring out from behind windows. <a href="http://fourandsons.com/2012/04/18/a-room-with-a-view/" target="_blank">Read an article about it here.</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://studiomorran.blogspot.com.au/search?updated-max=2011-11-21T04:32:00-08:00&max-results=11&start=33&by-date=false">Studio Morran</a> – a heartfelt blog about dog owner <a href="http://www.camillaengman.com/">Camilla Engman</a> and her dog Morran,
but a <a href="http://www.blurb.com/books/2811557">lovely book made all about Morran</a>.<br />
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A silly video:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="420" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bx0UwY5IQMo" width="560"></iframe>
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</span></span>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-72167247776594580012012-07-08T22:10:00.000+10:002012-07-08T22:19:11.564+10:00Afternoon lightI had a great weekend filled with lots of illustrating, rosemary & date cookies AND pecan nut cookies, sister sleepover, a visit to <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/" target="_blank">Finders Keepers Markets</a> (will keep those photos under wrap until <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition</a> is released on Thursday), bought my very own <a href="http://www.emilygreen.net/" target="_blank">Emily Green</a> necklace, saw some great music at <a href="http://www.teneriffefestival.org/" target="_blank">Teneriffe Festival</a>, ate some pizza from <a href="http://www.vespapizza.com.au/" target="_blank">Vespa</a> and another day busy in my studio today, finishing with some apple crumble and an episode of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1279972/" target="_blank">Treme</a>.<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have an exciting surprise for next weekends blog! Stay tuned... </span></i><br />
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But for now... pretty cloth and afternoon light in my studio, my favourite date & rosemary cookies, silly sketches - my cat lunch (tuna dip with chicken crimpies, celery, carrot, pear and a lime storm Gatorade), a silly sketch of my studio and some tests for my illustration project.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526652718/" title="windows2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="windows2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7526652718_80aa12e65e_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526652308/" title="windows3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="windows3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7526652308_12b79600d0_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526652954/" title="windows by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="windows" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7526652954_6da07d84bc_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526653798/" title="cookies by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="cookies" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7526653798_4dd61e5195_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526653176/" title="studio by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="studio" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7526653176_a703729152_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526654002/" title="catlunch by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="catlunch" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7526654002_c75105bd96_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526653426/" title="mydesk by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mydesk" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7526653426_b0aed35fe9_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526653272/" title="rainbow by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="rainbow" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7526653272_60216f6de2_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7526725292/" title="leaves by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="leaves" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7526725292_74d9a05fa1_z.jpg" width="560" /></a>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-46656216238133630042012-07-01T14:27:00.000+10:002012-07-06T10:36:28.442+10:00Blog holidayLast week I took a blog holiday... and this week I bring holiday to the blog!<br />
I needed a break from the blog last week. My time management was all out of wack! Between my work hours changing, photography adventures for The Weekend Edition and an exciting illustration commission, as well as a million and one distractions... I have been very busy! It's hard to find a balance. My new work hours should mean that I have proper weekends again though, and more time for freelance work! <br />
A sneak peak:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476366826/" title="watercolours2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="watercolours2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7476366826_b6c4158d61.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476366976/" title="watercolours by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="watercolours" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7476366976_6c40f68d55.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367970/" title="laptop by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="laptop" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7476367970_c4ab3f6a3e.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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This dreary weather lately has made me decide that I need to invite more colour, sparkle, sunshine and travel into my life. I need colourful legs & sparkly nails.<br />
Below: Polkadot, rust and plum tights from <a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/">Forever New</a> and Floral Jeans from <a href="http://www.princesspolly.com.au/">Princess Polly</a>.<br />
Leopard print "Sheba" shoes from <a href="http://www.bettskids.com.au/catalogue/Girls_Senior_Fashion_Casual/SHEBA_1.aspx">Betts Kids</a> (I have tiny feet)<br />
Silver nail polish from <a href="http://www.sportsgirl.com.au/" target="_blank">Sportsgirl</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367120/" title="tights by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="tights" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7476367120_fd6d2ccfa8.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367298/" title="shoes by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="shoes" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7476367298_3cc88d800a.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367448/" title="pipe by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pipe" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7476367448_f8e7de90a6.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367852/" title="nails01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="nails01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7476367852_e41dea9cc7.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476367738/" title="nails02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="nails02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7476367738_a458b538aa.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476368078/" title="bottles by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="bottles" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7476368078_ab21750332.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Exhibition:<br />
I went to the opening of the Roy Lichtenstein exhibition on Friday night at QUT Art Gallery.<br />
Highly recommend going - beautiful exhibition, so modern for it's time, pop-art love, colour, texture, pattern love. Go!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7476445358/" title="20120629_LichtensteinQUT by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="20120629_LichtensteinQUT" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/7476445358_77b60a1521.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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Book:<br />
I have been reading 'Eat, Pray, Love' ($2.50 find at Life Line Bookfest) whenever I catch public transport, which is about 10 times a week. I've heard less than positive reviews about the movie, but I'm really enjoying the book. Yes, it is very rambley and self absorbed in ways - but I am loving reading about the travel and finding inner balance and spirituality. There are parts where I roll my eyes, but parts that inspire me to travel, indulge, meditate and bring positive energy into my life. I like the part of it that says, take chances, make opportunities for happiness.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143038419/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0143058525&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=182S2YBW7EQ3MK9VGC5V">"Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert</a><br />
<img -="" alt="Eat, Pray, Love - Amazon.com" amazon.com"="" eat,="" love="" pray,="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61yiGcUxEzL._AA300_.jpg" title="" />
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Lately I'm constantly thinking of summery holiday destinations lately. Italy, Portugal, Spain, Cuba, Indonesia, New Caledonia, South America!!!<br />
Inspirational images of tropical summery locations:<br />
<a href="http://whitewiththree.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">white with three</a> is travelling South America at the moment - her travel pics are making me stew with jealously.<br />
<img alt="white with three - Amazon jungle Peru" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyjePjvD4t5RdRB3aKL0xmBpqTXw-2ndI0l4qcoHDbX8taBS53k_a98yV6vLsjpaPmKw9xafHJER2dpJiu5p3zh0KRg90LgMBjtk5RUefNgdFTv3GWwidC5qArEn3qkzpn4D7hDYKmHk/s400/blogger-image--1911397562.jpg" title="white with three - Amazon jungle, Peru" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g644297-d1928951-Reviews-Lava_Pools-Porto_Moniz_Madeira_Madeira_Islands.html" target="_blank">Lava pool in Madeira, Portugal</a><br />
<img alt="lava pool in Madeira, Portugal" src="http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/Madeira,%20Portugal.jpg" title="lava pool in Madeira, Portugal" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://www.cittadelmare.it/index.php/en/Hotel-Village/sun-a-sea.html">Citta del Mare Hotel, Sicily</a>
<img alt="Citta del Mare Hotel, Sicily" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-eokOu2yxPXmKxT8Ylr_7PLwfTXWR8lBn0SkolzIo8eqKAsg6wvaKT3UMALyrmRHyzo0rE4o6DeCLSrKSD_FGA7aRFstCSW8DGAfG73A-yYKxfc7eHAeu7MenvN4znOmonn2l2zQ8INi/s468/sicily-water-slide.jpg" title="Citta del Mare Hotel, Sicily" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://ellekrauselyons.tumblr.com/post/17989154135/whiskeysoaked-panchoran-retreat-ubud-bali" target="_blank">Panchoran retreat in Ubud, Bali</a><br />
<img alt="Panchoran retreat in Ubud, Bali" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzplnvb27s1qclrjao1_500.jpg" title="Panchoran retreat in Ubud, Bali" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://www.therockrestaurantzanzibar.com/">The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar</a>
<img alt="Rock Restaurant Zanzibar" src="http://www.therockrestaurantzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/therock2c.jpg" title="Rock Restaurant Zanzibar" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://bawkbawkbawk.blogspot.com.au/2010/07/this.html">Cinque Terra</a> by <a href="http://jacintamoore.com/" target="_blank">Jacinta Moore</a> on her blog <a href="http://bawkbawkbawk.blogspot.com.au/">BawkBawkBawk</a>
<a href="http://bawkbawkbawk.blogspot.com.au/2010/07/this.html" target="_blank"><img alt="cinque terra by Jacinta Moore on bawkbawkbawk" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4814302239_11262f768b_b.jpg" title="Cinque Terra by Jacinta Moore on bawkbawkbawk" width="560" /></a>
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Also, some amazing travel destination photos in <a href="http://pinterest.com/vkoshiro93/heaven-on-earth/" target="_blank">Heaven on Earth</a> Pinterest<br />
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Blog of the week:<br />
Please go and have a look at my good friend <a href="https://twitter.com/simbabble" target="_blank">Simon Tapson's</a> Tumblr Blog: <a href="http://pulpreverie.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">PULP Reverie</a> - Pop Culture, Art, Movies + Music... with occasional Pugs. Simon also contributes to the collective blog: <a href="http://strutten.com/author/sim/" target="_blank">STRUTTEN </a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a0b0b8; font-family: Futura, 'Century Gothic', AppleGothic, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-14563359172885440742012-06-17T12:43:00.000+10:002012-06-17T12:44:38.140+10:00Cushions, winter drives and pie!I have a very busy weekend - with lots of work to be done. Which is good!! I have been busy taking photos for <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/" target="_blank">The Weekend Edition's</a> <a href="http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/" target="_blank">Captured</a> section lately. This means that my weekends are a bit fuller, but I am visiting lots of great events that I would usually be too lazy to attend. This weekend I have been to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/winnlanebrisbane" target="_blank">Winn Lane</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/399516990087525/" target="_blank">Yard Sale</a> and the <a href="http://brettlethbridge.com/" target="_blank">Lethbridge gallery art prize</a> exhibition opening (worth a look). Also, I'm working on an exciting new illustration project - which I wont be able to share with you just yet...<br />
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<b><i>Things I enjoyed this weekend:</i></b><br />
Sunny Winter Drives<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410428/" title="winterdrive1 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winterdrive1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7383410428_8a8e2a2d58.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410252/" title="winterdrive2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winterdrive2" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7383410252_7ed080d9e5.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410126/" title="winterdrive3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winterdrive3" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7383410126_d27ea5410f.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383409962/" title="winterdrive4 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winterdrive4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7383409962_4ef1fe062d.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Stage Lighting (with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chukale" target="_blank">Chukale</a>)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410782/" title="stagelighting by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="stagelighting" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7383410782_a382bcc803.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410656/" title="stagelighting2 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="stagelighting2" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7219/7383410656_1c5968da85.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410512/" title="stagelighting3 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="stagelighting3" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7383410512_28e6a07690.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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Also, I'm not sure if you are aware, but I have a <b><i>cushion obsession</i></b>. I don't actually buy cushions, I just obsess over them and THINK about buying them. Here are some on my current cushion wish list:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7383410962/" title="cushionfaves by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="cushionfaves" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7383410962_17a8b350c9_b.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
1. <a href="http://www.donnawilson.com/216-ogilvy-cushion.html" target="_blank">Ogilvy cushion</a> and <a href="http://www.donnawilson.com/218-mog-cushion.html" target="_blank">Mog Cushion</a> by <a href="http://www.donnawilson.com/" target="_blank">Donna Wilson</a><br />
2. <a href="http://blackliststudioprints.com/prints/50-50-palms-cushion-45-x-45cm" target="_blank">50/50 Palms cushion</a> by <a href="http://blackliststudioprints.com/" target="_blank">Blacklist Studio Prints</a><br />
3. <a href="http://beneaththesun.bigcartel.com/product/meow-face-cat-cushion" target="_blank">Meow Face Cat Cushion</a> by <a href="http://beneaththesun.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Beneath The Sun</a><br />
4. <a href="http://harvest.bigcartel.com/product/totem-collection-standard-cushion-covers" target="_blank">Totem Collection Cushions</a> by <a href="http://harvest.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Harvest Textiles</a><br />
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Also, I am VERY excited by the delivery of pie and macaroons this Monday. In order to support her budding baking business and her love for ballet <a href="http://ivyleavesflametrees.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Lauren Tregenza</a> has created the event 'Baking for Ballet' Pie Drive. I have ordered a 'Winter is Coming' pie (Chocolate, cherry & meringue) and some cinnamon spiced macaroons. <a href="http://ivyleavesflametrees.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/game-of-pies.html" target="_blank">Have a look at Lauren's Game of Thrones themed pies (follow this link for more pics) :</a><br />
<img alt="Lauren Tregenza Game of Thrones Pie" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_a6XXJqCt_i1mCLMrkWlQ0RXvJyJh2rCxqhPxyo4oR9k6eIgLN5r79CzVuPbZtc4_G8FHhObAA2sX92hdbsdrM4ITmd5zecPdU0n8F45jIgihASNKN7KvzUTEsf3V0G-nz8KGBjENojC/s1600/IMG_3048.jpg" title="Lauren Tregenza Game of Thrones Pie" width="560" /> <br />
<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-78621419869890237282012-06-11T11:20:00.002+10:002012-06-11T11:23:23.491+10:00Commence HibernationIt's winter time! Yes I know I live in Queensland and the coldest it gets is about 10degrees. But I also live in a Queenslander, which is not designed to keep the warmth in. It feels a bit like camping. :)<br />
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I hate the cold and I dream of tropical a tropical lifestyle in a tropical destination, doing tropical things.<br />
Tropical things could include: drinking mojitos, eating icecream, laying on the beach, dancing lobsters, wearing a tropical fruit hat, and soaking up the warm sun like a lizard.<br />
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Things I do enjoy in "winter":<br />
Scarves, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, fires, cider, snuggling, blankets, sleeping, tea, leggings, socks, cuddling, being spooned, fluffy cuddly dogs, being indoors, hibernating, loooong hot showers or baths, lavender body wash, curry, pie, ginger, spices and anything chocolatey.<br />
Winter can only be good if there is snow and central heating.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174553231/" title="winter01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter01" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7174553231_a9c6f37311.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359779600/" title="winter02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter02" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7359779600_f9bdaca1d0.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359779432/" title="winter04 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter04" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7359779432_3c0bf12b34.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359779188/" title="winter06 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter06" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7359779188_539ffefd62.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174552807/" title="winter05 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter05" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8144/7174552807_1a664cc870.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174552401/" title="winter08 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter08" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7174552401_40d7d903b2.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174552357/" title="winter09 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter09" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7174552357_e5fd22f154.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359778822/" title="winter10 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter10" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7359778822_290cd036a2.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359778538/" title="winter13 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter13" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7359778538_0c43311505.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174551835/" title="winter14 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter14" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/7174551835_d39956a606.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359778186/" title="winter15 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter15" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7359778186_6c05eb4184.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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This is my new favourite recipe website, <a href="http://www.tastespotting.com/" target="_blank">TasteSpotting</a>, set to my favourite search setting: <a href="http://www.tastespotting.com/search/hot+chocolate/" target="_blank">hot + chocolate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359780218/" title="TasteSpotting Hot Chocolate"><img alt="TasteSpotting Hot Chocolate" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7359780218_9d6fa5041d.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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I have amalgamated a few recipes together to create an Emily experimental dairy free hot chocolate:<br />
Cook in a saucepan:<br />
Good heaped taplespoon (or more to taste) of Brown sugar<br />
2 table spoons of good quality cocoa powder<br />
2 cups Almond milk (add a little at a time until the mixture is smooth - and then add the rest of the milk)<br />
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, and if you want it spicier add some chilli powder<br />
Stir and let thicken a little over the heat - but don't let it boil<br />
Drink with or without marshmallows!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359778628/" title="Hot Chocolate by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="Hot Chocolate" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7359778628_f6d56caba0.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
As being sampled by my sister - post dancing dress rehearsal
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174552201/" title="winter11 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="winter11" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7174552201_aa0467c4ed.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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My new favourite favourite photography blog: <a href="http://www.mocking-bird.org/blog/" target="_blank">Mocking Bird </a><br />
Has a really great segment called <a href="http://www.mocking-bird.org/blog/whats-in-your-kit/" target="_blank">"What's in your kit?"</a><br />
<img alt="Alice Gao Kit via Mocking Bird" src="http://www.mocking-bird.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kit.jpg" title="Alice Gao Kit Via Mocking Bird" width="560" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://portfolio.alicegao.com/">Alice Gao's</a> Kit via <a href="http://www.mocking-bird.org/blog/2012/06/06/whats-in-your-kit-with-alice-gao/">Mocking Bird</a> </span><br />
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Interviews with photographers and descriptions of the cameras, lenses and tips they use for photographing their work. It has been very inspiring for me to read and has given me some great ideas for equipment that I would like to buy and techniques that I would like to try.<br />
Here is an <a href="http://www.mocking-bird.org/blog/2011/07/08/whats-in-your-kit-with-olga-bennett/" target="_blank">interview</a> with <a href="http://olgabennett.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Olga Bennet</a> (you might have seen her work in <a href="http://www.frankie.com.au/" target="_blank">Frankie Magazine</a>, <a href="http://www.smithjournal.com.au/" target="_blank">Smith Journal</a> or <a href="http://peppermintmag.com/" target="_blank">Peppermint Magazine</a>). Olga has created a beautiful book, which I would love to own, called <a href="http://olgabennettphotography.com/index.php/projects/environments-book/" target="_blank">Environments</a> - documenting studio spaces around Melbourne.<br />
<img alt="Environments book by Olga Bennett" src="http://olgabennettphotography.com/files/gimgs/10_book-8.jpg" title="Environments book by Olga Bennett" width="560" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://olgabennettphotography.com/index.php/projects/environments-book/">Environments book</a> photo via <a href="http://olgabennettphotography.com/">Olga Bennett's website</a>.
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Pomeranian Sleepover - my couch in the morning light...<br />
( he was actually sitting in this pose already)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174553885/" title="pom01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="pom01" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7174553885_ef7d751cf0.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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La Boite Theatre - Indie Season bar at <a href="http://www.laboite.com.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=700" target="_blank">The Truth About Kookaburras </a> and my obsession with photographing glass...<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174555525/" title="20120607_TruthAboutKookaburras_20 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="20120607_TruthAboutKookaburras_20" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7174555525_1e3b2175da.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174555405/" title="20120607_TruthAboutKookaburras_23 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="20120607_TruthAboutKookaburras_23" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7174555405_316f856c2c.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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<a href="http://boyandbear.com/" target="_blank">Boy & Bear </a>at <a href="http://www.thetivoli.net.au/" target="_blank">The Tivoli</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359780474/" title="boybear01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="boybear01" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7359780474_443103b6f3.jpg" width="270" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7174553975/" title="boybear02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="boybear02" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7174553975_5cf95dcb06.jpg" width="270" /></a>
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My purchases at the <a href="http://www.uccommunity.org.au/brisbane-bookfest" target="_blank">LifeLine Bookfest </a> (Nothing deep here, just cook books and some light reads)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7359780588/" title="bookfest by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="bookfest" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7359780588_2ee05a7ef6.jpg" width="560" /></a>
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My friends Alex and Rosanna are enjoying a lovely holiday in Annecy for the <a href="http://www.annecy.org/home" target="_blank">Annecy Animation Festival</a> at the moment. so jealous.<br />
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And lastly - a beautiful new blog to keep your eye on by graphic designer Kimmy Hogan, called <a href="http://whitewiththree.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">white with three</a><br />
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<br />Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527846102894176505.post-60313937885707794652012-06-04T13:44:00.001+10:002012-06-04T13:49:32.806+10:00What I wore this week:I have spent the whole week feeling like I can't catch up on my sleep! Have been incredibly tired!<br />
I'm dreaming of a whole day of doing nothing: sleeping in, lazy breakfast, watching DVD after DVD, laying around in the warm sun (if there is any). It sounds perfect! There is always such an urgency to fill the day with as much as possible, that some times it would be nice to fill it with nothing at all.<br />
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This week I kept a drawing diary of what I wore, what I ate, what was in my bag, stupid happenings and feelings. I did up some water colours of some of my outfits - and thought it was very humorous to see all of my outfits together.<br />
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Maybe I can submit them to the <a href="http://whatiworedrawings.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">What I wore today blog! </a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332630966/" title="outfit01 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit01" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7332630966_08ed7d6c4e_c.jpg" width="399" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332630758/" title="outfit02 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit02" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7332630758_418e7da6aa_c.jpg" width="355" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332630572/" title="outfit03 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit03" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7332630572_38355101c8_c.jpg" width="316" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332630308/" title="outfit04 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit04" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7332630308_3b81556231_c.jpg" width="445" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332630102/" title="outfit05 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit05" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7332630102_9e765569db_c.jpg" width="383" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332629904/" title="outfit06 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit06" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7332629904_5de90a032c_c.jpg" width="363" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332629698/" title="outfit07 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit07" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7332629698_b31bc54b84_c.jpg" width="474" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332629524/" title="outfit08 by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit08" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7332629524_637f37d2e4_c.jpg" width="516" /></a>
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I also went to the <a href="http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/world-press-photo/" target="_blank">World Press photography exhibit at the Powerhouse</a>, ate burgers in West End, roasted marshmallows over the fire, went to the Rocklea markets to stock up on fruit & vege, made pear-apple-ginger juice from my market buys, visited the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/suitcaserummage" target="_blank">Suitcase Rummage markets</a> and bought a cute $15 dress, had a Mojito at Cloudland whilst watching Locura (an all girl salsa band) and finished the night with 2 soft tacos at Tuckeria.<br />
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My favourite things from this week:<br />
<a href="http://www.abouttoday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lizzy Stewart's </a>drawing diary blog called <a href="http://lizzystewartdiary.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Solo</span></i></a>.<br />
It's so beautiful and heartfelt.<br />
Image taken from post: 24th May 2012 Part 1, of Lizzy Stewart's blog Solo:
<img alt="Lizzy Stewart Solo" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4yeyqpcWv1r65nyco1_500.jpg" title="Lizzy Stewart Solo" width="560" /><br />
<a href="http://brogamelbourne.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Broga - Yoga for Men (women welcome) </a><br />
I love this blog post on <a href="http://brogamelbourne.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/3-steps-to-pursuing-your-ideal-career.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><i>3 Steps to Pursuing Your Ideal Career. </i></span></a><br />
I love the whole <a href="http://brogamelbourne.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Broga blog</a>!<br />
<img alt="Broga Melbourne" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Eo5ffDYfBM7ThFyKe7-3KXq4B5L328Vu-bMSTgBxpL3j0cjkVt5syMvXNDqtye1udVReMFrm7fG66NursJNWK3mWn-BVdheuAJMjyjR1Qge5oQFftMJGZhLsKUJzmhyAzwD2BSskTq0/s1600/Broga-header.gif" title="Broga Melbourne" width="560" />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><i><u>ETSY FAVOURITES: </u></i></span><br />
I have been making <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/emilynelsonart/favorites" target="_blank">favourite Lists</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> like a crazy woman.<br />
Here are a few of my wants:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93527268/ceramic-mug">Ceramic Mug</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mirubrugmann">Miriam Brugmann</a>
<img alt="miriam brugmann" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.314054350.jpg" title="miriam brugmann" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63220877/warm-winter-thoughts-card">Warm Winter Thoughts Card</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hellojenuine">Hello Jenuine</a> (Jen Collins Illustration)
<img alt="Hello Jenuine Etsy" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5603315/il_570xN.197746360.jpg" title="Hellow Jenuine Etsy" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100997521/oversized-narwhal-pillow-decorative">Oversized Narwhale Pillow</a>
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountRoyalMint">Mount Royal Mint</a>
<img alt="mount royal mint etsy" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6075481/il_570xN.341295347.jpg" title="mount royal mint etsy" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93595011/ice-cream-earrings-pastel-in-blue-mint">Ice-cream Earrings</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PetitPlat">Petit Plat</a>
<img alt="petit plat icecream earrings" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.314170723.jpg" title="petit plat icecream earrings" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100057109/pyrite-stud-earrings-fools-gold">Pyrite Studs</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RareSpecimen">Rare Specimen</a>
<img alt="pyrite studs rare specimen etsy" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5156197/il_570xN.337790229.jpg" title="pyrite studs rare specimen etsy" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61839240/black-and-white-bunny-ceramic-necklace">Black & White Bunny Necklace</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andODesign">andODesign</a>
<img alt="and o design" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.269144949.jpg" title="and o design" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99615560/wood-bead-necklace-mint-coral-grey-navy">Wooden Beads</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theswanlake">The Swan Lake</a>
<img alt="the swan lake etsy" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.336293556.jpg" title="the swan lake etsy" width="560" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95592072/kitty-girl-doll-black-and-white">Kitty Girl Doll</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mck254">Mimi Kirchner (Mck254 Etsy)</a>
<img alt="kitty doll mimi kirchner" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.321575108.jpg" title="kitty doll mimi kirchner" width="560" />
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<u>Other notable documentation from my weekend: </u><br />
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<a href="http://woollenblanketclub.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Woolen Blanket Club</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pannikin" target="_blank">Pannikin</a> Jewellery at the Suitcase Rummage Markets
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332629302/" title="woollenblanketclub by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="woollenblanketclub" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7332629302_45bac97012.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
Tiny Animals at the Suitcase Rummage markets.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332631678/" title="littleanimals by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="littleanimals" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7332631678_82a2bb8533.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
Moss-to-meet-you terrariums - no website yet but available at the Suitcase Rummage Markets
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332632130/" title="dinosaur by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="dinosaur" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7332632130_9484f531fa.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
Mojitos in my new market dress, watching Locura - all girl salsa band
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332631400/" title="mojito by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mojito" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7332631400_9bd3edc247.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332631242/" title="mojitonewdress by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="mojitonewdress" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7332631242_9243d9cea5.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/7332631900/" title="latingirls by Emily Nelson Art, on Flickr"><img alt="latingirls" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/7332631900_e1f778a322.jpg" width="560" /></a>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><b><br /></b></span></span>Emily Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218984066605834624noreply@blogger.com1