Hello, Dearest Friend.

I am posting today about an artist who has captured my heart, and also recently won the prestigious Archibald Prize here in Oz, Del Kathryn Barton. Her illustrations are so incredibly detailed and glorious. I recently received her published work "The Nightingale and the Rose", her interpretation of Oscar Wilde's classic story, as a gift from a friend because I couldn't afford the book. It may look familiar - I snuck one of the cards into your hands before I left :)

x Sky

Hello Old Friend

Let's begin again with this old friend

and a fearless force to get us moving.

Thank you for the rush of inspiration Jamie.

ax + apple

- sea -

Indie Photobook Library

Indie Photobook Library, founded by Larissa Leclair, has a voluminous archive of self-published and indie published books. My friend Dina shared this incredible resource with me last week and I'm so happy it exists.

- sea -

What's got a hold of me?

Makr Plant Ring

Rifle Paper Co. Gold Foil Pocket Journals

and Botanical Journals

Our little Winter Park community has been very busy and I've jumped head first into the action and so has Alexis. I thought I'd share with you a few of my favorite new products from our homes away from home; Rifle Paper Co. & Makr.

-sea-

la vie en rose

Yummy Illos

This is a poster i did the illustrations for recently and I was so happy with the way it turned out. It is still yet to be released {obviously, the client still has to put in the copy}, but i had so much fun with this project and wanted to share.

-sky-

Fabric & Handle & Benes

I love these backpacks and also love that they remind me so much
of Elaine.
-sky-

Boom

Artist Cai Guo-Qiang's latest project at the Arab Museum of Modern Art in Qatar

- sea -

What A Gem

THESE ARE PAINTINGS. They are unbelievable. Have a closer look at Carly Waito's work here and if I could afford it, I would totally buy her painting {top} here. Simply magnifique.

-sky-

Lulie's Florals

I'm in love with these paintings. One day I'll commission her to make me a gorgeous bouquet painting that will never whither and die...;)

-sky-

Too Sweet

At work we are promoting a showing of The Shining at a nearby Jail on Friday the 13th. My design idea wasn't exactly scary but I enjoyed illustrating anyway. I'm going to rent this movie, because it's probably been about 10 years since I've seen it and i'm super intrigued.

-sky-

Visiting Closets

Matilde from closet visit on Vimeo.

Closet Visit is super inspiring with an aesthetic I think many girls try to emulate. Enjoy.

-sky-

Animal Prints

It was overwhelmingly lovely spending time with you. I will try to remember what we spoke about and what I needed to post, but in my jet-lagged haze i do recall telling you about these incredibly adorable prints. The animal print shop is amazing and the best place to find a lovely baby present. So, so cute.

-sky-

Special Sweets

My eyes popped out of my head when I discovered Andie's Specialty Sweets on etsy. If I could do it all over again, I would have had hundreds of these edible mushrooms at my wedding. I sent some magical mushrooms to Dana and look forward to sending some special treats to you and Gabi too...;)

-sky-

Face to Face

That reminded me of John Stezaker

- sea-

VOGUE

George Chamoun does some very interesting work. Among his other bizarre and fascinating pieces are these Iconatomy collages... He isn't making any comparisons between the amalgamated stars, just very interesting how similar famous faces can be. I thought it was rad. Also, among his other thoughts and random bits and pieces is this piece of awesome:

-sky-

Dreamer

My friend Tab makes neon dreams. She takes some pretty sweet photos and is having an exhibition tonight...I'm very excited to see her work and to celebrate with her. She is also a cat lover and once we had a play date with Stevie and her siamese cat, Buddha. It didn't work out.

-sky-

1929 Indian

A friend of mine is in a band called 1929 Indian, and she asked me to Art Direct the band's cd artwork. We decided to go into a dream / surreal-esque direction and a friend of mine, Sean, shot what was in my mind. Ruth is in the band and is also the girl in my dreams;) This was a really fun project in so many ways. I made the starfish headpiece with a few friends and also laced up those branches. I'll be sure to post you an album when it's out.

Hope you like. x

-sky-