Pre Exhibition

This Wednesday I will have an exhibition of my illustration work at the RAW:Brisbane Showcase!

Today is your last chance to buy a ticket to attend the event, as ticket sales close Monday. 

Purchase a ticket here: Raw Artists Brisbane Ensemble - Emily Nelson 

Details:

When: Wednesday 26th September,  7.30pm - Midnight

Where: Oh Hello (612 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) 

What is it?  

A showcase of Brisbane talent featuring artists, photographers, film screenings, live music performance, performance art and a fashion parade. 

Tickets cost $15 - today is the LAST CHANCE to purchase one!!

Exhibition preparation like crazy!

What else did I do this week? - everything!

I have been waking up early enough to see the morning fog


I photographed the beautiful Julia Stone at the SpiegelTent


A giant bear slept on my couch


My sister whipped up a dream catcher and helped me prepare some decorations for my upcoming exhibit!



My beautiful and talented friend Erin Michelle Ward hosted an exhibition at her home on Thursday.
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.
 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.
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!
Also see Erin's blog: http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/

This is one of my purchases: I snapped this tree up before Steve could take it!

A few more photos from Erin's Exhibition here:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilynelsonart/sets/72157631599548537/

Cabin Fever

I was featured on a lovely blog called OTIS & OTTO this week: Here is the post.
It is a very minimalistic and simple design blog and a great blog to visit regularly for a little aesthetic pop in your day.

I have cabin fever 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?

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.

Here are my current wish lists for August:

Top (from left): Dakota Silky Aiko printed dress - Urban Outfitters, Kimchi Blue Lace Love Top - Urban Outfitters, Pins and Needles Striped Maxi Dress - Urban Outfitters
Middle: Pique` Full Woven Skirt in French Blue - American Apparel, Chiffon Pleated Skirt in Lagoon - American Apparel,  Printed Rayon Full Length Skirt - American Apparel
Bottom: Lace Cap Sleeve top in Orchid -  American Apparel,  Pinchusion Tank - Gorman, Chloe Triple Strap Flats in Mint Green - Golden Ponies and Pupa Bag with Leather Tassle Golden Ponies



Row 1: My Abuela's table by Daniella Germain, Conversations with Creative Women, Sweetie! 50 Delectable Sweets, by Daniella Germain
Row 2: UV, Neutral Density and Circular Polarizer filters, Nikon Coolpix Waterproof and Shock resistant camera
Row 3: Canon Macro Ring Lite Flash , Nikon FM10 35mm SLR Camera (to play with)
Row 4. Dior Addict The add campaign (extended version here) worked so well on me - isn't  Daphne Groeneveld gorgeous?! and some more water colours from Amazon 

This Pomeranian... is featured in my blog too often.

One of my favourite illustrators Becca Stadtlander has a shop feature and interview on Etsy.
See her Etsy Shop
[Photograph by Becca Stadtlander featured in The Etsy Blog]

Will it blend: Metal Spoon
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 gig poster I illustrated for the Shane Hannan Quintet

I would love to reveal some more illustration work to you - but it's all under wraps for the time being!

My kindred spirit sister Erin Ward 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 Suitcase Rummage. 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.  http://erinmichelleward.blogspot.com.au/