Time flies

Where have I been?

A lot of things have been happening around me lately which explains why I havn't posted in about 2 months! Naughty me.

I intend on getting back on my feet and illustrating more things to post up in my etsy store and on here. One of the things that has been on my mind has been to launch a FREE online magazine. It'll be something really cute - a little about art, crafts, books, creativity, illustrations, photography, fashion, artists opinions and experiences, DIY projects, comps and more! It's for both men and women, young and old - anyone who has a creative bone in their body! It's only in the rough stages at the moment, but if you're an enthusiastic artist (of any kind) and would like to contribute your works, please feel free to email me: candidmel@ymail.com

I will (hopefully) post more about it when I get things running!

Stay tuned.
Love you all.
Mel xx

Better late than never!

It's taken me ages to finally post this but hoorah!! I call this style of this drawing - light and fluffy because it's so incredibly cute in a quirky way! This drawing I did months ago inspired by the lovely tale of Billy Goats Gruff has finally been posted in my store! Apologies to all who has been waiting for this to come out!! You get 5 postcards in this posting - go to my store for more details!

Sorry that it's been a while for me to post something about my artwork! I've been thinking about getting more into doing stationery work and am in the process of doing up some cute designs for notepads, to-do-lists, note cards, letter paper, envelopes, invites and announcements. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I've found however is how long it takes to print and ship each design/drawing I do!!!! (about 3-4 weeks - I get them professionally printed - I find my printer at home just does not cut it with the quality I want.) So, I've found a solution (which a lot of other etsy sellers have already started doing!!) and that's to sell PDF designed templates so that all you have to do is print it out yourself on what ever surface/paper/texture you want!!! I may decide to print some of the most popular ones later down the track though!

I'll let you guys know how I'm doing!!

xx

The 2010 Diary Project!

Hey everyone!!! Exciting news!!!
I've just reserved my spot on this fantastic project run by the lovely Lucy where artists and designers around the world create one page out of a 392 page diary and is put together to form one talented, inspiring and delightful piece of work! (Not to mention useful being a 2010 diary!) You'll be able to see your own piece of work along with many others - it's a great way to show what you can do and see what others are doing too! There are plenty of spots still available so reserve your page now! It's free to participate and will be loads of fun!!

GO THERE NOW!!

AWARDS: My first!

I have won these 2 amazing awards ("Let's Be Friends Award & "Kreativ Blogger Award") from Rita - an extremely talented artist which features adorable hand drawn and digitally painted prints on her blog which includes adorable girls, cupcakes, mothers, animals, mermaids and more! They are truely beautiful! Thank you so much for these awards.

The "Let's Be Friends Award" states:
These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

The rule for these awards:
1. add the logo to your blog
2. link to the person from whom you've received the awards
3. nominate eight blogs of your choice
4. leave a message on the nominees blogs

These are the 8 blogs I have chosen to receive these awards from me:

1. Bakerella
2. Belle & Boo
3. Fischtaledesigns
4. Lovely Little Cakes
5. Molly Chicken
6. Sarah Jane Studios
7. Theodesign
8. Tummy Mountain


Congrats all! Your blogs are fascinating and amazing!