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Popping this quick one in for Illustration Friday. Have a great week!

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Happy Mother’s Day! I have managed to carve out

Happy Mother’s Day! I have managed to carve out some meditative painting time in order to complete this meditating bear. It’s taken from a sketch I did in a hotel in Hanoi two years ago when I had visited some bears at a moon bear sanctuary💙
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#meditation #meditatingbear #bear #bearpainting #gouache #gouacheillustration #bearillustration #beautifulbears #peaceful #mothersday2021 #bearsofinstagram #illustrationartists #illustratorsoninstagram #paintingoftheday #paintedillustration #paintedart #illustragram #animalportrait #bears #chill #peaceful #peaceandlove

This one is off to a lovely customer in the US. So

This one is off to a lovely customer in the US. So exciting to know my cards end up all over the world! 💖
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#etsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #catdrawing #catartwork #catlife #catsoninsta #cheekycatcard #cheekycat #blackcat #theartandthecurious #pencilsketch #colourdrawing #colourpencilart #pencilartist #pencilartwork #colours #pencilportrait #catportrait

Little people . . . . . . #littlepeople #sketche

Little people

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#littlepeople #sketches #peopledrawings #illustrator #art #pencilsketching #pencilsketches #artwork #illustratorsoninstagram #illustration_daily #pencilsketchesofinstagram #drawingsofinstagram #drawingsketch #instaart #pencil #figurativeartwork #smalldrawings #smallsketches #people #minipeople

Showing much sketchiness here. I’ve had this ha

Showing much sketchiness here. I’ve had this habit over the years where I can go too far on a drawing. Although this was just a rough-I tried to rub out my sketchy lines despite already laying down colour pencil over the top. Of course that doesn’t work! Although, at times I don’t mind the effect - gives a bit of movement to the drawing. I’m a bit Obsessed with the 1920s currently. So I’m just running with these ideas to see where they take me 😂
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#sketch #sketchbooks #doodles #draw #art #pencil #create #figurativeart #1920shair #artworks #illustrate #pencilsketch #pencildoodle #prismacolorpencils #melbourneillustration #arty #arty #illustrated #drawingpeople #womenartistsofinstagram

This rather strange little drawing is from my sket

This rather strange little drawing is from my sketchbook. I often think about all the old vintage items I used to treasure. I still do (to a point) but not quite as an obsessive collector.
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#vintage #vinragecupsandsaucers #sketchbook #sketchings #sketch #artwork #sketch_daily #sketchbookart #pencildrawing #pencildrawings #vintageinspired #seaofemotions #sailing #draweverydamnday #instaartist #illustrate #illustratorsoninstagram

One from the sketchbook made up as I went along. O

One from the sketchbook made up as I went along. One of my favourite pastimes is blowing bubbles. Bubbles are pure 🪄 magic!
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#drawingpeople #sketching #sketches #pencilsketch #doodle #pencilartwork #illustration #illustrationoftheday #girldrawing #kidlitart #sketches #instadaily #instaart #womenwhodraw #creative #prismacolorpencils #artworkoftheday #childrensbookillustration #figurativedrawing

Spoilt Bunny takeover 💖 link in bio for those w

Spoilt Bunny takeover 💖 link in bio for those who need to put out a warning sign 👌
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#spoiltbunny #spoiltbunnysign #spoiltbunnyliveshere #spoilt #bunniesoninstagram #rabbitlife #rabbitlove #bunnylover #bunnysketch #bunnyillustration #bunniesworldwide #lopbunny #markerpen #sketch #funnyrabbitsign #petsign #etsyseller #etsysellerofinstagram #artistsofinstagram

I made a little cut out doll. She was a gouache an

I made a little cut out doll. She was a gouache and pencil trial and I just felt compelled to cut her out. There was a rose in her hand but I was too lazy to cut it all intricately out. This cool chick went on a date with a house plant and fell in love. The end 🪴💖

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#houseplants #lovehouseplants #houseplantlover #illustration #theartandthecurious #cutoutdoll #cutout #illustrator #illustration #instaartist #gouacheandpencil #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #1920s #artwork #sketch #paperdoll #paperart #figurative #figureart #drawingpeople #peopleart
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An experiment in gouache! 🎨 I stuffed up my ima

An experiment in gouache! 🎨 I stuffed up my image by painting the yellow under layer too brightly over my pencil lines so I couldn’t see my image coming through. I can’t wait to do another copy of this- when I get round to it :)
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#gouache #painting #womenwhopaint #artistsofinstagram #illustrator #wip #artfailuresleadtosuccess #paintings #painteveryday #rough #creativeprocess #creativityeveryday #paintedillustration #gouchepaint #practicemakesbetter #artstudio

A ghost king from 2017 . . . . . #king #ghostking

A ghost king from 2017
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#king #ghostking #kingdrawing #crown #prismapencils #colourpencil #pencildrawingart #pencilsketch #pencilportrait #kingportrait #drawing #sketch #art #doodle #instaart #artistsoninstagram #illustration #illustrationartists #illustratorsofig #love #loveartwork #lovehearts #kingofhearts #heartdrawing #sketching #artwork

Popping in to my Etsy shop soon! Do you have a sto

Popping in to my Etsy shop soon! Do you have a story about this magpie? I’d love to hear! Comment below!
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#aussiemagpie #australianmagpie #maggie #australianmade #australianartist #australia #gothepies #birddrawing #birdart #birdartwork #prismacolor #prisma #photoshop #artofinstagram #illustrationartists #illustrator #draweverywhere #drawings #drawingoftheday #instaartist #melbourne #melbourneartist

Happy Easter everyone 💖 . . . . . #easterbunny

Happy Easter everyone 💖
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#easterbunny #bunnycard #etsyseller #etsy #etsyaustraliaseller #rabbitcards #bunnycards #bunnyrabbit #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnylife #pencilart #artworks #arty #cards #easter #easter2021 #melbourne #melbourneartist #artwork #artoftheday

Prismacolour over a sketchbook sketch of a domesti

Prismacolour over a sketchbook sketch of a domestic scene. It frustrates me that most of my sketches look better than the “good copy”. I’ll try to take my own advice and make my drawings more sketch like as I think it brings in more movement and texture anyway! 😆
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#sketchingpeople #sketchy #sketchbook #sketchbookdrawing #instaart #instaartistic #art #draw #illustratenow #melbourneillustrator #illustragram #colourpencildrawing #prismacolorpencils #colourpencil #creative #catdrawing #domesticscene #doodle #artoftheday #artworks #illustratorsoninstagram #illustragram

Misaki Kawai #mojamojalife at #ngvtriennial today.

Misaki Kawai #mojamojalife at #ngvtriennial today. What’s not to love about a giant pink fluffy dog? 💓

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#japaneseart #misakikawai #ngv #ngvinternational #melbourne #melbourneart #japaneseartist #hairydog #citymelbourne #mojamojalife #pinkdog

Australian native flower mandala for #ourplanetwee

Australian native flower mandala for #ourplanetweek #onetreeplanted for every post. This the theme for “biodiversity” and the mandala is based on one I did about 9 years ago when I was pretty drawn to the quaintness of European gardens but realised the importance of biodiversity and Australian native plants. 🌱
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#flowermandala #australiannativeflowers #nativeflowersaustralia #flowers #flowersofinstagram #flowersketch #biodiversity #blackpen #blackpenart #illustrate #draw #sketching #doodle #sketchbook #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #instaart #environmentalart #austrália

From a series I did of various people in their env

From a series I did of various people in their environment years ago.. this one in blue biro and cut out on to a chocolate box!!.
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#chocolatebox #tourist #backpacker #pendrawing #draweverydamnday #penart #sketchy #sketching #sketchesoninstagram #artoninsta #figuredrawing #artwork #artoftheday #illustrationartists #illustrator #artist #doodle

My post for “energy”#ourplanetweek. I was just

My post for “energy”#ourplanetweek. I was just thinking how vital the suns energy is for the survival and thriving of all the plant species. The sun ☀️ is a powerful force and its energy can be harnessed for so much! #onetreeplanted
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#trees #treesketch #treedrawing #sketchbook #prisma #naturesketch #artistsoninstagram #arty #treesketching🌳 #treeart #onetree #draw #doodle

My first entry for #ourplanetweek “protect” Fo

My first entry for #ourplanetweek “protect” For every post there will be #onetreeplanted Fact: Australia is among the world’s worst in protecting our native species. With the amount of habitat being destroyed by fires or development, these beautiful creatures are on the edge of extinction. I drew this during the devastating bush fires that raged toward the end of 2019. We need to replenish what has been lost and let the indigenous people teach us how to manage the bush properly. There will be more coming from me over the next few days- so stay tuned 😊#letsdrawthechange
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#koalas #australianartist #australianmade #nature #australiannature #australianenvironmentalissues #environment #draw #art #environmentalart #planttrees #ourplanetdaily #bilbies #australiananimals #aussiesofinstagram #aussieanimals #art #drawing #pencilart #animalsoftheworld #nativeanimals

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I made a little display 💕 Kid art, adult art an

I made a little display 💕 Kid art, adult art and other things special to me 🥰
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#artdisplay #interiors #artinteriors #displayingart #family #interiordecor #artdecor #art #homedecoration #homedecor #catart #rabbitsculpture #plantsandart #artistathome #interior4all #interiorinyourstyle

Some observational sketches I made (2013 ish) take

Some observational sketches I made (2013 ish) taken from photos I took at the Camberwell market. I really enjoyed making that series! Could this be you? Do you recognise anyone? 😆
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#people #sketches #sketching #pencil #pencildrawing #sketchbook #artwork #arty #creative #artistsofinstagram #artworkoftheday #artist #pencilart #portraits #onthephone #figurativeart #figuresketch #peoplesketches #lifedrawing #drawing #draweveryday

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Happy Mother’s Day! I have managed to carve out

Happy Mother’s Day! I have managed to carve out some meditative painting time in order to complete this meditating bear. It’s taken from a sketch I did in a hotel in Hanoi two years ago when I had visited some bears at a moon bear sanctuary💙
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#meditation #meditatingbear #bear #bearpainting #gouache #gouacheillustration #bearillustration #beautifulbears #peaceful #mothersday2021 #bearsofinstagram #illustrationartists #illustratorsoninstagram #paintingoftheday #paintedillustration #paintedart #illustragram #animalportrait #bears #chill #peaceful #peaceandlove

This one is off to a lovely customer in the US. So

This one is off to a lovely customer in the US. So exciting to know my cards end up all over the world! 💖
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#etsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #catdrawing #catartwork #catlife #catsoninsta #cheekycatcard #cheekycat #blackcat #theartandthecurious #pencilsketch #colourdrawing #colourpencilart #pencilartist #pencilartwork #colours #pencilportrait #catportrait

Little people . . . . . . #littlepeople #sketche

Little people

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#littlepeople #sketches #peopledrawings #illustrator #art #pencilsketching #pencilsketches #artwork #illustratorsoninstagram #illustration_daily #pencilsketchesofinstagram #drawingsofinstagram #drawingsketch #instaart #pencil #figurativeartwork #smalldrawings #smallsketches #people #minipeople

Showing much sketchiness here. I’ve had this ha

Showing much sketchiness here. I’ve had this habit over the years where I can go too far on a drawing. Although this was just a rough-I tried to rub out my sketchy lines despite already laying down colour pencil over the top. Of course that doesn’t work! Although, at times I don’t mind the effect - gives a bit of movement to the drawing. I’m a bit Obsessed with the 1920s currently. So I’m just running with these ideas to see where they take me 😂
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#sketch #sketchbooks #doodles #draw #art #pencil #create #figurativeart #1920shair #artworks #illustrate #pencilsketch #pencildoodle #prismacolorpencils #melbourneillustration #arty #arty #illustrated #drawingpeople #womenartistsofinstagram

This rather strange little drawing is from my sket

This rather strange little drawing is from my sketchbook. I often think about all the old vintage items I used to treasure. I still do (to a point) but not quite as an obsessive collector.
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#vintage #vinragecupsandsaucers #sketchbook #sketchings #sketch #artwork #sketch_daily #sketchbookart #pencildrawing #pencildrawings #vintageinspired #seaofemotions #sailing #draweverydamnday #instaartist #illustrate #illustratorsoninstagram

One from the sketchbook made up as I went along. O

One from the sketchbook made up as I went along. One of my favourite pastimes is blowing bubbles. Bubbles are pure 🪄 magic!
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#drawingpeople #sketching #sketches #pencilsketch #doodle #pencilartwork #illustration #illustrationoftheday #girldrawing #kidlitart #sketches #instadaily #instaart #womenwhodraw #creative #prismacolorpencils #artworkoftheday #childrensbookillustration #figurativedrawing

Spoilt Bunny takeover 💖 link in bio for those w

Spoilt Bunny takeover 💖 link in bio for those who need to put out a warning sign 👌
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#spoiltbunny #spoiltbunnysign #spoiltbunnyliveshere #spoilt #bunniesoninstagram #rabbitlife #rabbitlove #bunnylover #bunnysketch #bunnyillustration #bunniesworldwide #lopbunny #markerpen #sketch #funnyrabbitsign #petsign #etsyseller #etsysellerofinstagram #artistsofinstagram

I made a little cut out doll. She was a gouache an

I made a little cut out doll. She was a gouache and pencil trial and I just felt compelled to cut her out. There was a rose in her hand but I was too lazy to cut it all intricately out. This cool chick went on a date with a house plant and fell in love. The end 🪴💖

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#houseplants #lovehouseplants #houseplantlover #illustration #theartandthecurious #cutoutdoll #cutout #illustrator #illustration #instaartist #gouacheandpencil #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #1920s #artwork #sketch #paperdoll #paperart #figurative #figureart #drawingpeople #peopleart
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An experiment in gouache! 🎨 I stuffed up my ima

An experiment in gouache! 🎨 I stuffed up my image by painting the yellow under layer too brightly over my pencil lines so I couldn’t see my image coming through. I can’t wait to do another copy of this- when I get round to it :)
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#gouache #painting #womenwhopaint #artistsofinstagram #illustrator #wip #artfailuresleadtosuccess #paintings #painteveryday #rough #creativeprocess #creativityeveryday #paintedillustration #gouchepaint #practicemakesbetter #artstudio

A ghost king from 2017 . . . . . #king #ghostking

A ghost king from 2017
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#king #ghostking #kingdrawing #crown #prismapencils #colourpencil #pencildrawingart #pencilsketch #pencilportrait #kingportrait #drawing #sketch #art #doodle #instaart #artistsoninstagram #illustration #illustrationartists #illustratorsofig #love #loveartwork #lovehearts #kingofhearts #heartdrawing #sketching #artwork

Popping in to my Etsy shop soon! Do you have a sto

Popping in to my Etsy shop soon! Do you have a story about this magpie? I’d love to hear! Comment below!
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#aussiemagpie #australianmagpie #maggie #australianmade #australianartist #australia #gothepies #birddrawing #birdart #birdartwork #prismacolor #prisma #photoshop #artofinstagram #illustrationartists #illustrator #draweverywhere #drawings #drawingoftheday #instaartist #melbourne #melbourneartist

Happy Easter everyone 💖 . . . . . #easterbunny

Happy Easter everyone 💖
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#easterbunny #bunnycard #etsyseller #etsy #etsyaustraliaseller #rabbitcards #bunnycards #bunnyrabbit #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnylife #pencilart #artworks #arty #cards #easter #easter2021 #melbourne #melbourneartist #artwork #artoftheday

Prismacolour over a sketchbook sketch of a domesti

Prismacolour over a sketchbook sketch of a domestic scene. It frustrates me that most of my sketches look better than the “good copy”. I’ll try to take my own advice and make my drawings more sketch like as I think it brings in more movement and texture anyway! 😆
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#sketchingpeople #sketchy #sketchbook #sketchbookdrawing #instaart #instaartistic #art #draw #illustratenow #melbourneillustrator #illustragram #colourpencildrawing #prismacolorpencils #colourpencil #creative #catdrawing #domesticscene #doodle #artoftheday #artworks #illustratorsoninstagram #illustragram

Misaki Kawai #mojamojalife at #ngvtriennial today.

Misaki Kawai #mojamojalife at #ngvtriennial today. What’s not to love about a giant pink fluffy dog? 💓

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#japaneseart #misakikawai #ngv #ngvinternational #melbourne #melbourneart #japaneseartist #hairydog #citymelbourne #mojamojalife #pinkdog

Australian native flower mandala for #ourplanetwee

Australian native flower mandala for #ourplanetweek #onetreeplanted for every post. This the theme for “biodiversity” and the mandala is based on one I did about 9 years ago when I was pretty drawn to the quaintness of European gardens but realised the importance of biodiversity and Australian native plants. 🌱
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#flowermandala #australiannativeflowers #nativeflowersaustralia #flowers #flowersofinstagram #flowersketch #biodiversity #blackpen #blackpenart #illustrate #draw #sketching #doodle #sketchbook #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #instaart #environmentalart #austrália

From a series I did of various people in their env

From a series I did of various people in their environment years ago.. this one in blue biro and cut out on to a chocolate box!!.
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#chocolatebox #tourist #backpacker #pendrawing #draweverydamnday #penart #sketchy #sketching #sketchesoninstagram #artoninsta #figuredrawing #artwork #artoftheday #illustrationartists #illustrator #artist #doodle

My post for “energy”#ourplanetweek. I was just

My post for “energy”#ourplanetweek. I was just thinking how vital the suns energy is for the survival and thriving of all the plant species. The sun ☀️ is a powerful force and its energy can be harnessed for so much! #onetreeplanted
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#trees #treesketch #treedrawing #sketchbook #prisma #naturesketch #artistsoninstagram #arty #treesketching🌳 #treeart #onetree #draw #doodle

My first entry for #ourplanetweek “protect” Fo

My first entry for #ourplanetweek “protect” For every post there will be #onetreeplanted Fact: Australia is among the world’s worst in protecting our native species. With the amount of habitat being destroyed by fires or development, these beautiful creatures are on the edge of extinction. I drew this during the devastating bush fires that raged toward the end of 2019. We need to replenish what has been lost and let the indigenous people teach us how to manage the bush properly. There will be more coming from me over the next few days- so stay tuned 😊#letsdrawthechange
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#koalas #australianartist #australianmade #nature #australiannature #australianenvironmentalissues #environment #draw #art #environmentalart #planttrees #ourplanetdaily #bilbies #australiananimals #aussiesofinstagram #aussieanimals #art #drawing #pencilart #animalsoftheworld #nativeanimals

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I made a little display 💕 Kid art, adult art an

I made a little display 💕 Kid art, adult art and other things special to me 🥰
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#artdisplay #interiors #artinteriors #displayingart #family #interiordecor #artdecor #art #homedecoration #homedecor #catart #rabbitsculpture #plantsandart #artistathome #interior4all #interiorinyourstyle

Some observational sketches I made (2013 ish) take

Some observational sketches I made (2013 ish) taken from photos I took at the Camberwell market. I really enjoyed making that series! Could this be you? Do you recognise anyone? 😆
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#people #sketches #sketching #pencil #pencildrawing #sketchbook #artwork #arty #creative #artistsofinstagram #artworkoftheday #artist #pencilart #portraits #onthephone #figurativeart #figuresketch #peoplesketches #lifedrawing #drawing #draweveryday

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