New Prints

 

The Wonderland Estate

All things castle and palace. Hot air balloons in the air.

This illustration contents almost all of the colours I like.

Very different from my usual style.

Love You To The Moon And Back

This is a custom order for one of my customer.

She saw my "Love You Long Time" print and loving the style and colours.

She contacted me and wanting me to make her

a custom print with "Love You To The Moon and Back".

It's a gift for her daughter. I bet it looks good in her room.

What a lucky girl!

Dance In The Rain

A combination of my 2 illustrations. It looks good I thought.

Mucking around with inspirational quote with my illustration.

Some looks great some just looks meh {at times} :P

After creating so many illustration and/or prints...

I think Missy Minzy's style should remains bright and colourful.

I have tried pastel colour and mute pallette's colours but it just doesn't gel.

I have been itching to go back to water colouring.

So strange that how a new bub can change how you see things differently.

The Winner is....

Congratulations to Steffi Tan and Brooke Briggs! 

Thank you everyone who participated in our recent giveaway in Facebook land!

There will be a weekly giveaway via my Facebook's page

in line with celebrating Missy Minzy turning 3 years old in April.

Remember to "Like" my page for updates, any special sale,

new prints and/or product range.

Stay tuned for more!

So what did they win you wondered?

This is what Steffi and Brooke just won!

Head over to my Madeit if you like to own a copy for yourself too :)

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Sneak peek of a recent work

New Print - Slow Down And Smell The Roses

 

this beautiful image was found on Pinterest

This week mark 3.5 months since baby B was born.

Apart from having numerous of broken decent sleep...

I have been dreaming again which is a good thing.

I have re-learn to slow down and smell the roses more {again}.

Both quotation pretty much sum up what is going through my mind.

Have you been dreaming again?

Whatever your answer is,

do remember to slow down and smell the roses.

My latest new print - Slow Down and Smell The Roses

is now available at 

Madeit

Down That Little Lane

3 New Prints. 1 New Range

E for Flying Elephant (Alphabet Range)

I think my 2.5 y/o toddler seems to like this print cuz it reminds her of a show named Dumbo. How funny what inspired you to draw when you are surrounding with all these busy little people ;)

 You Little Beauty Archival Art Print

I love drawing fish. Might be something to do with being a Piscesians?

Personalized Baby Name's Print (New Range)

Put this together for a girlfriend as she was looking for a newborn gift for her best friend.

While am on this new range, the giraffe is also part of the upcoming wall decals' design.

What do you think? :)

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!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all wonderful mummies in the world.

May it fills with lots of love, kisses, cuddles and hugssssss :)

New Print: Riding High

Riding High

Have finally made time to make this print available. Was working on this for a topic in Illustration Friday awhile ago. Did not like it at the time..but looking at it with fresh eyes now. Hrm, should include that into Missy Minzy's range :)

My recent work seems to be changing. It seems like 'running away' from drawing more mushrooms nor Minzy Girl. Liking the ride of new inspiration as changes took place in personal life. Somehow makes me wonder what are my next adventure I want to take Missy Minzy to. It is still unknown at this stage. One thing for sure, Y2012 is not about doing big for me anymore. I wonder is it normal for any creative people like you and me have similar journey where you stop and ponder asking yourself, hmm, so what's next? I hope it's a positive take for you and for me if you happened to be in the same shoes. X

New Print: Feather (Happiness Range)

Feather

Pretty pleased to share with you the 7th piece of my Happiness Range.

Apart from having a bit of struggle naming this print.

Otherwise it was a pleasure creating this.

My daughter is now 21 months old.

She loves the beach and she enjoys a swim or 2.

She enjoy holding nature elements eg: leaves & flowers in both of her hands.

I watch her running and chasing a little feather in the oval one day.

She looked oh so happy. Chuckling & giggling away.

Love seeing her big smile.

That means the world to me :)

Currently believing in

 { Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. }

{ It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible.

From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come}

- Dalai Lama

New Print: I Love You Long Time

It is now available at Etsy & Madeit

It somehow has a very different feel from how my usual work isn't it? :)

{ Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes.

Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow. }

The great resource via Louise L. Hay's sharing.

Love is happiness. Love sets you free.

Love is patient. Love is kind.

Well, here wishing you an early Valentine's Day.

Love Life Every Moment.

Something New

 Are You Happy Now? - part of Happyness Collection

all of the shapes were hand drawn.

btw, do you like the title of the print?

personally found it a bit funny. but will sit on it for few more days.

it is also available in gift /craft paper.

Have a look at my BigCartel's store for more details.

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New business cards!

I will be busy doing some revamp across all media.

Also, this new product line which I mentioned awhile ago is taking a bit too long to be executed.

Will hope to unveil more. Sorry but thanks for being so patient with me while I'm scratching my head :)

New Prints - Giddy Up (Happyness Range)

Happyness Series
{Correct Spelling if you wonder}


Giddy Up - Happyness Range
Continue playing with happyness colours and shapes.

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 That's right. Happyness Range has its own Gift Wrap set too.

I have more than 6 designs and

these set is by far one of my favourite.

 

Pardon the shot as it has been pretty gloomy here of late.
I guess that is one of the reason why taking so long
to blog about this exciting new range..

What do you think?

New Prints

Minzy Girl's Series

Minzy Girl - Roll Roll Roll A Pod

Had this weird idea of having Minzy Girl rolling in a pod hence this finished work.

It is now available on Madeit

 I Love Red Shoes.
I have a few pairs of them.
Guess what?
My daughter's first pair of shoes were in red too!

Both will be made available to be purchased as an option.
Yes, Every Girl Should Have A Pair Of Red Shoes.

So which option do you prefer?

New Range - Happyness Collection

Oh Wow! This is taking me too long to do the come back.
Did you really think I have forgotten this space? No, I have not!

I figure to kick start the come back...
it is fair to share with you
some of my latest range
-
Happyness Collection
{correct spelling}

Happiness
is now available on Madeit
These are my current favourite colours.
They are so happy to look at.

The Unfolding Series No.1

is now available on Madeit

This image was locked in my mind when I was traveling in Japan recently.

It was such a relief when I finally find the time record it down

and sprinkle it with Missy Minzy's signature look.

Happy Tear Drops

is now available on Madeit

Everyone bound to have tear drops in any stage of your life.

For this illustration, it is meant to capture the happy tear drops once shared.

I have been spending lots of time doing some preparation

on some of my new product range.

Also spent a bit of time on planning and searching

for more market which suits Missy Minzy.

Ahh...just in case you like to follow what I'm up to on daily basis...

do check out my Facebook's like page..cuz I often hangout there.

Just easy for me. Log in and type or share a link or 2...with a few tagging tricks.

Stay tuned for the next few blog post as am unveiling some exciting news.

Thank you for giving me the chance sharing what I love doing with you.

Irene xo

New Prints

I think this is a great combination..

to have Minzy Girl hopping around

with my little mushroom. Aha!

Minzy Girl Series - Hop Hop

 Available on Madeit now

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I created this by doodling on my sketchbook when I first started this.

It then develop to linocut block. Click here to see how it looks like.

I then moved on playing them in digital form on computer.

Below is one of the 'format' how it turned out to be.

Feels a bit like pop art to me hey :D

20 Mushrooms

 Available on Madeit

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Another set of bird in store.

I just realized my drawing

has a lot of ducks and birds

for some reason :D

Well, Hello!

It will be available soon..

Latest Print - Dream BIG

I have spent days pondering, staring and playing with this illustration.

I just couldn't get it right no matter how much I tried

(I have at least more than 5 different execution for her).

And I wish you could see the beautiful pattern texture on "Dream BIG".

I still think simple suits the whole Minzy Girl's series.

Minzy Girl Series - Dream BIG

Will be available on Madeit soon

Mr Minzy and I like to talk about dreams when we first met.

Dreams as in goals and dreams when we were asleep.

Quite often we have spent time together analyzing

our dreams when we awake.

We tried to understand each of them.

We believed that each dream (most of them)

tends to carry a message to us.

Are you into dreams like us?

Do you dream of dreams?

Have you been dreaming your Dream BIG?

No matter what your dream is.

Remember that there's always hope when you dream.

Don't loose your faith! x

New Prints - Minzy Girl Series

It has been raining in Melbourne for the last few days,

maybe Minzy Girl has some fresh idea which

she could take us to a sunnier place and hide.

 "Up Up & Away"

is now available to be purchased on Madeit

"Finally Came Through"

will be available to be purchased on Madeit soon

"Is this good enough?" 

or

"How can I make it better?"

Some basic questions I asked myself often.

I usually spent a lot of time pondering,

looking at my work

before I share it with all of you.

I have some positive progress on my work desk of late.

Yes, my creative flair is at the peak.

(Yeah, more prints to be unveiled!)

I spent more time creating what I like to do

and not doing what others are loving.

Be original (like I always!) and

not get sucked into what trend and what not.

I hope your day is fulfilled with lot of this positive energy.

Enjoy your Friday!

New Prints - Hungry Ducks

We are blessed to be surrounded by

a few well maintained parks near where we living.

I like to take Peanut to this particular park which they have a duck pond.

We get to see lots of people come and go feeding the ducks.

She was fear and do not know what to do when we first took her to the duck pond.

Please meet one of my new print -
Hungry Ducks at Madeit

It is now available to be purchased on Madeit.

They seems very hungry everytime we get to the park. Haha...

They are always walking towards you just when you sitting down and have a drink even!

New (Kinda) Prints

Minzy Girl - Friends (will be available on Madeit, soon)

Sometime it's good to step back and review your own work even it's done.

I quite like this execution, a lot better than the previous version.

This execution was inspired by friends who made time

to catch up over yum cha with us this late morning.

It's all good. :)

Hand illustrated this pair of ducks for Mr Minzy this Valentines.

But I have made some amendment on them since..

just so they would look a bit more chic.

We're happy being mushroom

Yeah, the execution of this illustration is slightly different.

Wanting to muck around with some new surface design's texture.

Thank You

It's summer time!

This is the view from my work desk. Kinda ;)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who left some really lovely comments and made time writing emails encouraging me in regards one of my previous post. I like receiving comments, especially the positive and encouraging one! You have no idea those beautiful thoughts and words meant a lot to me. That keeps me going! To express how much I appreciate all the supports is by continue doing what am doing best (drawing+designing) and make this (Missy Minzy) more happening. I am really looking forward for Year 2011, with bells on. Really! :)

New Prints

The screen colour does not look at best from here.

The prints' colour is so much stunning!

More to come...

Have meant to upload Missy Minzy's badges collection..will try to make time to do so sometime next week. Just finding hard to reserve time for myself as am planning to look for a job. I think I will be a happier mummy having a job (while juggling Missy Minzy). Oh, am definitely not ready to leave Peanut at daycare yet! Wish me luck!