It’s Been Raining Cats and Dogs!

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By Celeste Hawkins And I don’t think Cat is too happy… Isn’t it funny how some people positively hate rain. And others dance in it. It just so happens this weeks Illustration Friday Topic is Rain. And Melbourne has had plenty!! So here is my submission. I don’t normally double post but I have to get this in before the next …

ART DIARY 10-ERICA WAGNER

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By Celeste Hawkins Welcome to Art Diary 10! I feel privileged to be able to share the artistic processes of Melbourne artist Erica Wagner. Having been exposed to many styles and approaches as an editor and publisher of children’s books; Erica’s mix includes painting and mixed media collage; with a focus on the figurative. And she will share her insights with you …

Art News and What’s On….

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  Next Level Exhibition at No Vacancy September 8th-18th The digital art exhibition at Melbourne’s No Vacancy Gallery attracted more than 250 people who were all eager to check out the incredible artwork from across the globe. More 30 Australian artists were among the winners of the Next Level competition and had their artwork exhibited alongside national and internationally renowned …

Art Diary 9-Meg Cowell

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By Celeste Hawkins Meg Cowell’s photographs draw the viewer into her story-a sensual world; deeply connected to nostalgia and encapsulating the metamorphosis from youth to adulthood. Drawing on so many other elements; Meg divulges some of her processes and thoughts behind her stunning images. You can see her latest exhibition  at Flinders Lane Gallery from the 20th of September. For more details see here: …

I finally made it to Mona!

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By Celeste Hawkins My apologies for the lack of post this last week as I was busy experiencing Mona in Hobart, Tasmania….finally! Stepping into Mona is like stepping into the belly of it’s creator David Walsh. It has to be experienced to understand. I found it somewhat disorienting to navigate at times, circling up and down the stairs or through …