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Mixed Media Found Objects Statement Necklace

I love creating large, mixed media art jewellery necklaces! Incorporating found objects, broken jewellery, fabric, feathers, beads is incredibly exciting (yep, if you know my work you know I love this stuff). In 2021 the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery hosted the Midwest Art Prize.  This is a pretty big deal for our area and often…

Inspiration – Driftwood and Sea Urchin Spine Necklace

Hi everyone, I love to collect stuff.  I love to collect all sorts of bits and pieces.  I have boxes and bags and crates full of it – all labelled by the way, so I know where it goes!!  I’ve been given lots of treasures over the years and you know, I remember every piece…

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Art Projects – Midwest Art Prize 2017 – Ode To Red

The highly anticipated Midwest Art Prize returns to the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery in June 2017.   The prize is open to Western Australian artists and boasts more than $30000 in prize money. Entries closed to artists on 1 May and I decided to enter a piece this year.  With over 200 entries, the selection…

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Polymer Clay Work – Crab Claw Necklace and More

It was a bloody brilliant day in the studio today – nice and cool (thank goodness) so perfect for getting lots of work done. I finally finished off a few necklaces that will be coming with me to Hawaii.  I’ve been playing around with the placement of components for quite a while now and just…

Polymer Clay Work – Ocean Themed Mixed Media Art Canvas Using Polymer Clay and MOIKO Silkscreens

Some beautiful Moiko Silkscreens arrived in the mail not long ago (huge thanks to Gosia) so I couldn’t wait to get started on the next sample for the Melbourne (two day) workshops.  This time I really wanted to tackle an “Ocean” themed piece.  Gathering “oceany” goodies was quite an easy task as I had a…