With the lockdown here in Melbourne extended for a WHILE LONGER, I need something to keep my mind off things, and what better way to do this than a new colouring in sheet (or 30!) My illustration is part of a project from the fab Together Gallery (ie: Claire Ritchie and Luke John Matthew Arnold) and this time they’re tackling the whole alphabet. I was lucky enough to illustrate the letter F and after much deliberation, decided the most important F at the moment is flowers, one of the few things getting me through this crazy time. Get your pencils and textas out and don’t forget to share your work on social media #togethergallery.
Radical - a new range of gift cards (and there's a new milk bar print)
New things in the shop this week - gift cards that are full of colour and pattern. The RADICAL set features five cards, which you can buy individually or as a pack. They’re printed in Australia, on 100% recycled card stock, and come with a kraft envelope. Send one to a mate to let them know you miss them (thanks COVID) and you’ll brighten their day!
And there’s a brand new milk bar art print. This one’s in West Footscray and is still around, selling mixed lollies (and phone cards). My favourite thing about this illustration? All the bricks and tiles. Totally worth the RSI :)
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.
Downloadable Colouring in Sheet of a Fitzroy house for Together Gallery
I hope everyone’s doing OK out there, in these times of COVID-19. To try and bring some fun and distraction into our lives, Claire Ritchie and Luke John Matthew Arnold have created Together Gallery, where they’ll be sharing creative projects that will inspire and uplift you, as well as introducing you to an array of incredible artists from around the world. The first project is called Colour Full, consisting of a series of downloadable colouring in pages, and I’m thrilled to have a little Fitzroy house drawing included. Get colouring and share what you create - share on Instagram @togethergallery and tag with #togethergallery