To combat Melbourne’s lockdown, there’s been a lot of art making going on around here. Like every day. Painting, drawing, whatever. It usually happens first thing, sometimes it happens last thing, but it always happens. It’s not always fun, it’s not always pretty but it always is. And it’s highly recommended as a bit of therapy against all the negative places your mind can take you in this crazy time. The work has mainly been colour or patten based, and I’ll show more soon, so watch this space!
More Colouring In Fun
I’m so humbled to be one of 16 illustrators contributing to Edition 1 of Happy Colouring, a free downloadable colouring book from local not-for-profit LiftMeUp. The work is all SO GREAT (other illustrators include Brook Gossen, Melanie Johnsson and Sebastian Curi) and I cannot wait to get colouring. And let’s face it, who doesn’t need a bit of a distraction and some chill-out time in the midst of a global pandemic?! And don’t forget to share your creations @liftmeup.aus on Instagram
LiftMeUp is a Melbourne-based charitable organisation that provides free support group sessions and social events to connect people experiencing loneliness, social isolation, depression and other mental health issues. They rely 100% on donations, so see the website if you want to learn more or support the important work they do.
