Update & Recent Works

Hello, I haven't forgotten about this space.

I have been back here on and off wanting to write a post

but couldn't find the time finishing it off.

Hence, more posts have been parking in the draft box.

Anyways, I have intention to show you more of my recent work.

My style and direction has somehow changed.

I felt different when I was creating them.

I also feel that I am drifting away from the old self,

as in how I was being inspired when I was pregnant with Peanut.

Yes, I drew a lot of quirky mushrooms and Minzy Girl's little adventure.

Right now, it seems to be more light, liveful, still colourful..

I have realized I am spending more time wanting to do more decorating Peanut's room again.

So you are most likely to see more nursery theme related (maybe not??) coming through.

These are some of my recent works which I have been created since the last post in blogging land.

Alphabet Range - Whale

Playing with texture (unfortunately you can't see the detail from here).

The colour of this print is rather more aqua blue-greenish.

The whole approach of this illustration is light and pastel..soothing to look at.
Still working on a few more alphabet as we speak..

 Everything Is Floating

At last, a new mushroom print to be included in Y2012.

I like how the school of fish are swimming at the bottom of this illustration.

It's kind of make it looks alive and bubbly I thought. :)

 

Close up of "Everything Is Floating"

Swing To My Lou

New Minzy Girl's print to be added for the Y2012.

My black and white of this illustration was just Minzy Girl sitting on the swing.

Took me quite a fair bit of time producing this illustration for some reason.

While I'm on here...just to let you know I have now downgrade my Platinum plan

I was with BigCartel to the basic 5 products.

So if you like to see more of my work and like to purchase some of them.

Feel free to visit my Madeit and Etsy's store.

Adios for now!

Hello

Hello. How are you?
I posted something here early September on my mini break but felt awkward and took it down. I then meant to follow up another post right after that but my days been carried away with my 17m/o and of course, my break has since begun. Thank you some of you who spent time writing emails and left me comments right after the post. It really warm my heart knowing that people do care and the supports from like minded like you!

So here's a little update what I have been up to while I was looking for my creative mojo (self seeking really) during the time I was away. I have spent many quality time looking after myself. I am feeling alot better now. I strongly recommend everyone should do that some time! Have a good break and feel recharge!

I have been to Creative Women Circle's recent talk at Frankie & Swiss' venue.

 everyone is getting ready before the talk starts

 Guest Speaker: Shelley Panton!

Look at the crowd. So concentrating!

Click here for more on what Tessa got to say on CWC's blog! Yeah, I know this is such a late update but it's better than never being blog ;)

My parents who are living o/s came to visit and stayed with us for 3 weeks. We had made a plan traveling to Tasmania for holiday when they are here. These are some of the beautiful Tassie shots we have gathered.

 Sheffield

 Enchanting Garden, Cradle Mountain

Will hopefully be back for more walk at Cradle Mountain when Peanut is older. Mind you, we did the Dove Lake (2 hours walk) with her. She was so tired and fell asleep on her dad's shoulder.

 Ross

 Hobart - Please note this is not Salamanca Market

Get to visit the infamous Salamanca Market. It was a pity the 3 of us had gastro when we were in Hobart. So we ended up staying low key throughout the 4 days stay here. On the positive note, I think I like Hobart. :)

 First experience of snow at Mt Wellington! :)

 The view on the way back from Mt Wellington. How stunning!

 Street Art? at Elizabeth Street, Hobart ;)

A visit to Mona Museum

It was a quick visit and may I say. Do Not Miss This if you ever have a plan visiting Hobart!!

I think I will finished off this post here. Will hope to write a few more posts in regards some news. Once again, thanks for hearing me out and supports! Enjoy the sun especially if you are from Melbourne :)

Oh, before I go. My Madeit's store is offering FREE POSTAGE for any giclee prints this month. Don't forget to visit my BigCartel's store too. I have finally made the plunge, pay the monthly fee just so I can get more products listed with them. So, Happy Shopping will ya! Irene xx

Post Wrap Up for Craft and Design as a Career: Emerging

 So I have subscript myself to be the member of Craft Victoria recently.

This is my first event via Craft Victoria. I don't usually get the chance to go out

(it's rare by myself these days). No, not true.

Actually, paid event has always been a struggle for me

as am eating my own saving doing Missy Minzy.

 It was my first time going to Melbourne Museum

Almost missed the stop hopping off the tram, hah!

 Surprisingly quite a big crowd

 hello shoes!

pardon the dim light shot as they just switched off the bright light

 in the museum

I actually like this tropical forest

Made me feel like home looking at them

I think this talk will help those who is in transition on establishing their own labels.
Heaps of great tips and great network to begin with.
Really glad I went cuz I was ticking away
what I have done and what not.
It gave me a new perspective (ie: sustainable area) on
how I should work on my other projects.

My Creative Space - sneak peek

Thank God for we women are made to be able multi-tasking!

The time well spent watching my 10.5 months old daughter growing up,

did actually gave me the opportunity to reflect (brainstorming!)

what I should do with Missy Minzy (now & future etc) and myself.

conceptual drawing (doodle really ;) ) like this

my inspirations come and go

catch and jot it when you can

Sold out my Minzy Girl series

and now..working on some mystery print(s)

The frequent of having markets

help to understand your products.

Which products are your best selling.

How to have the perfect market displays.

Try to have as minimum conversation

with the customer because they tend to walk away

when you greet them and do the talking ;)

So I tend to look down and pretend flipping those magazine? lol

 Looks like April is a month

which will be filled with creation.

I have been having breakthrough for days.

working on my 5th illustration for the 2nd night last night.

Was thinking to share the finished ones with you.

But I guess you might have to wait until I have a title for each of them.

Interested to have a good browse on

what other talented women are up to at their studio?

Please head over to Kirsty's My Creative Space 

with your cuppa ready. Enjoy your Thursday!

Sneak Peek & Mini Sale

April will be an interesting month as am working on some

new works, new style and new theme (huh? hehe).

 

I am now focusing on Minzy Girl's series.

Now that I have sold out most of

the Minzy Girl's series at the market.

So am looking forward to showcasing what else

has Minzy Girl been up to in Missy Minzy's world.

 

Had some breakthrough doodling this by accident this arvo

I have to admit I haven't been very active on Etsy as a seller. 

I have made 2 sales so far. So, I have decided to have a mini sale

on my Etsy's store...hoping to increase the number of sales.

Please use code "MINZY15" to get 15% off your entire purchase!

All to celebrate my upcoming 2nd anniversary

(I missed out celebrating my 1st anniversary this time

last year cuz my parents were here to visit from oversea!)

since I have registered Missy Minzy. Offer valid till 6th April only.

Hey, any big plan for Mother's Day?

I have something ready. So stay tuned for more...

Not quite sneak peek shots

I have quite a bit of breakthrough this week. Hence, I have some new work to be unveiled and share with you. It looks this week has been a productive week. And am quite satisfied with the bright and vibrant colours!

One of my new work this week

No title at this stage.

Will soon list them on madeit when a title is given.

I have been spending heaps of quality time watching Peanut growing (sorry if I haven't write you back sooner). Gosh, don't they grow up quick?? 5 months she is now. I had to unwrap the christmas pressie dress set which I bought for her before she was born cuz she is getting longer. She is going to be taller than me. :) I came to realize whatever things does not matter. The most beautiful things is now. So lovely watching Peanut growing. So sweet! :)

Madeit's store frontview's banner ..lol

Thought I could have a little bit of fun ;)

Apart from Q time watching Peanut growing...

I have also spent a bit of time reflecting about the future for Missy Minzy.

love love love this print...it looks a lot better in real life :))

I have noticed that the only thing which I should,

maintaining my momentum is to keep creating and keep going.

That should be the ultimate goal for me.

I actually don't mind this print if it's in my original black and white sketching.

Just keep on doing what I love doing and enjoy the adventure ride while am on it. :)

There should be a few more new works on the way..stay tuned peep. xo

My Creative Space: Concept Sketching & Soft Toy

I have managed to draw some concept sketching awhile ago since my creative juice is running low sitting of the computer. Yeah, drawing and digital colouring are 2 different things to me :D

Some sneak peek of what I have been drawing...

More weird character coming :)

happy to see that more new illustration for Minzy Girl in this lot. :)

It's always good to do something different. So might hand stitch some soft toy since the creative juice is running low. Click here to see what soft toy I have done so far. :)

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Please meet my Minzy Girl..this is what she has been doing in Missy Minzy's world :)

Minzy Girl - WooHoo!

Head over to fabulous Kirsty's blog for more talented people participating the weekly My Creative Space. Enjoy your Thursday!! :)

My 1st Giveaway - Creative Name for these 3 Weird Characters

In the beginning, there were all the odd shapes, crazy, quirky colourful mushrooms in Missy Minzy's World (it's insane I tell you!!)...and then Minzy Girl appeared to be the only one who live in Minzy's World...and what's next?

Mushy Mama ?

You have met him..he has been hanging around on this blog for awhile ;)

Octopus Mushy?

I tried to colour them but they don't look good in colour.

I still prefer them just how the way I first hand drawn them. It's original, simple and tacky. :)

Do you have any suggestion on what name to name these 3 little weird creatures? :)

I like to have a funny ha-ha title for my work.

So switch on your creative hat and win yourself a small print - 5" x 7" of your choice.

I will pick the best set for the 3 of them which make me laugh.

How to enter the fun giveaway?

1. Leave your 3 different title names here

2. Be a liker in my Facebook's page

and

Be one of the follower of this blog

3. Tell me which print you like to win and why

(browse the photo album on my FB's page)

OMG. This is my first giveaway on my blog! You better participate! :D

This giveaway will be open up till 6th October 2010.

Winner to be announced here, next Thursday.

ETA: giveaway will now be closed on 8th October 2010.

Winner to be announced here, this Sunday.

New stuffs

Have you met my first Mushy Character yet?

Let's Face It, I'm a Mushroom! 8x 10 inches

Click Madeit to purchase if desire

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Test Print on greeting cards.

Will be available for purchase online v soon.

I have the habits of test print my work before they are ready to be listed online for sales.

Old habits can't change. To me, I think it's a good thing for the buyer cuz it will always be quality controlled.

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In The Woods Series No.1 8 x 10 inches

Click Madeit to purchase if desire

I really like this whole series of In The Woods.

I particularly like the one in black and white.

I will be listing the other 3 v soon.

You can see the beautiful of the sketching strokes.

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Romeo & Juliet Duck 8 x 10 inches

Will be available at Madeit soon.

Unveiled so much for now. Watch out for tomorrow. Hopefully find the time to launch Minzy Girl. :)

Sneak Peek Shots

Wish today was yesterday. So that I can submit this post as part of My Creative Space. Can't win with time hey. :)

Been working on MORE masterpiece to be included prior to Fairy Floss Markets on 3rd October 2010.

You are lucky today! Here's some sneak peek on what am up to. :)

My favorite element!

:)

Missy Minzy will soon be available in greeting cards and bigger size prints, say 12" x 16". What size would you like to have? Enjoy your Friday night! X

3 New Prints

Ahhh...finally get the chance to upload this. Here are some of my latest giclee art prints.

The 3 Wise MushRoom - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Madeit

Etsy

My newest favorite: It must be a very tiny bird - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Madeit

Etsy

Mushy Feather - Archival Art Print (8" x 10")

Etsy

More to come...I hope.

Lesson learnt today: Do not feel little for what others got to say about you just because you are a mum and you don't have time to do the things you used to enjoy. Cuz we are putting our child's needs ahead than ours!

To all mummies, please remember you have done an excellent job!! XO

Clair Wayman - CWC Talk @911

Just received an invitation from Tess in regards the next Creative Women's Circle talk

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Saturday 11 September
10.30am
Level 1, Building 514, The Hub at RMIT Brunswick campus
25 Dawson St, Brunswick (See map attached)
(Building 514 is a short walk from Jewell Station or Sydney Road #19 tram.
Parking lot on campus. )

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Our speaker will be freelance interior stylist, Clair Wayman!

Clair studied printmaking at Leeds Unit and art in Wales before landing her first job styling for UK-based BBC Good Homes magazine. After freelancing for six years in the UK for lots of interiors magazines including Living Etc and IKEA's 'Room', Clair made the big leap to Melbourne and hit the ground running, styling for Real Living magazine. Check out an interview with Clair on Design*Sponge here!

More recently Clair has been indulging her passion for textile and home wares design by launching her very own home wares design label, Curio and Curio, as well as working on a styling job for Dulux paints 2011 colour range.

Clair will talk us through her successful career in freelance styling both here and overseas, and of course the building of her boutique label Curio and Curio. And to celebrate the launch of Curio & Curio, one lucky attendee will go home with a pair of the green bird & rose cushions (pictured on the invite)! Thanks Clair!!

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Please RSVP as early as possible and feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone you think might be interested in the CWC.

Don't forget to visit the CWC blog at cwc-melbourne.blogspot.com and read our growing number of profiles!

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Busy Busy

It has been very full on at Missy Minzy's corner since the last post.

So many things to do, so little time to spare!

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It must be your lucky day today (:P) as I am showcasing my newest range to my blog's followers. ;)

An overview of my newest range ACEO Limited Edition Print at my shop

(still listing most of them...I cannot believe it takes up so much time!)

I've decided to tag along with Lauren Alexander's fun this month:

August is ACEO month!

So what is ACEO? ACEO stands for Art Card Editions & Originals. ACEOs are miniature original art at affordable price. It is only 2.5" x 3.5" in size. They are highly collectible. They are also good for framing, displaying, scrapbooking, giving as gifts and much more!

D for Duck is now available to be purchased.

I have included some of my latest illustration into the ACEO range in line to kick off the whole new range. As it is a new range and am only producing 10 pieces for each ACEO illustration print. So all of my ACEO prints are limited edition only! I am offering FREE SHIPPING for every ACEO Limited Edition Print purchase this month. And you are invited to wander at Missy Minzy's store for more details. :)

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Bright Forest will be available for purchasing v soon

I am currently working on MORE new works to be included into my Giclee Fine Art Print collection. It's about time to expand my work and hopefully they will go places! Looks like I might have to cut down time spent on Facebook and spend more quality time in order to produce MORE quality works to be sold.