It's a marvelous collection with most of his best known works but also some pieces I hadn't seen before including his portraits. They way he captured the Australian landscape, his use of colour and perspective is breathtaking.
I was also hoping to see 'Unexpected Pleasures - the art and design of contemporary jewellry' at the National Gallery but, unfortunately, it was closed on the day we were there. I did have a quick look at the catalogue and I think it will be really interesting, hopefully I'll get back down to Melbourne before it closes.
Having sold a few pieces I also splurged on some supplies this month including a set of bone beads from etsyan TheRavenAndPearl which were even more wonderful in person than in the photos. They were also beautifully wrapped. I firmly believe that wrapping is a hugely important part of of a the buying experience. As the prologue, it sets the scene and can influence how someone responds to an item - positively or negatively. Receiving a beautifully wrapped item can make up up for some of the disadvantages we face as online sellers including the delayed gratification between purchasing and receiving. Most of the things I buy from etsy are beautifully wrapped.
I, like lots of sellers, do try and use as much recycled packaging as possible when I ship.
The map envelope is made from pages from an old Atlas (my daughter's idea). I use incomplete sewing patterns for wrapping and strips cut from old headscarves as ribbons. I'm also always on the lookout for boxes or little baskets in charity/thrift stores. I confess I do use bubblewrap (but I do try and reuse the stuff that other people have sent me).
I also splashed out on a journal. Whilst I've got a little leather bound one that I keep in my bag, I wanted something a bit more substantial.
This came from etsyan AriomDesigns, it's almost 12 inches tall so a bit too big to carry around with me but perfect for home.
I have to say though that my finished pieces almost never turn out like the sketch!
On the making side, I'm still very much in tribal mode although this week I am going to set myself the task of making some pieces with a more bohemian/gyspy feel.
With this stack I wanted to create an authentic colour scheme. I find it so hard to photograph bangles. They always seem to collapse in a heap as the shutter clicks. They are heaps of fun to make though.
'Til next time.
Just wanted to tell you how much I adore your design and aesthetic sensibilities. Inspiring, to say the least. One day I will own one of your pieces.
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Juliette
Oh Juliette, that's really lovely of you to say so. If ever you want to a trade one of your creations which I am a great admirer of just say the word.
DeleteLove the journal and it doesn't hurt to treat yourself and it's a legitimate business expense. The bangles rock, loving the dark palette
ReplyDeleteDefinitely putting the journal against tax - I'd love to try binding for myself. I've got a book on it somewhere. As well as leather I'm a big fan of some of the textile journals and altered art books.
DeleteI love your jewelry, awesome eye candy. So inspiring, I visit every day, sometimes several times a day!! :)
ReplyDelete...Jackie xo
Jackie - I just found your blog which is really lovely as is your work - thank you for sharing both. Thank you so much for you lovely comment.
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