paper dolls

My sister and I spent many days drawing and creating paper doll clothes when we were kids. We would watch old 50's movies and copy outfits. I even remember some crazy sci fi creations too. I think we had one old 50's doll which we copied to make our own versions. Like these hilarious ones found on Swapatorium. I wish we still had them.

big issue cover

My cover illustration for the Big Issue, about to hit the streets this afternoon.

jan pehechaan-ho

Remember this from a scene in Ghost World? I've always wondered where this crazy masked wig out came from after seeing a snippet in the film. It's from a 1966 Indian film Gumnaam. Thanks to the Shimmy's for pointing it out. Oh and Jan Pechachaan-ho means 'We should get to know each other' in Hindi.

beautiful losers

I just saw this film last night, about the early 90's DIY art scene in New York, featuring the awesome Margaret Kilgallen, plus Barry Mc Gee and Shepard Fairey, etc. Well worth a look, the film is a little all over the place but inspiring and funny. On at acmi in Melbourne this weekend. See the trailer here.

bali

We just got back from a holiday in Bali. It was a great trip, perfect weather and great food. Now back to freakin' freezing Melbourne and work deadlines! Here are a couple of snaps before I get a chance to post properly.

retro renovation interview

Check it out here.

a wink and a kiss

Illustration for Bare Escentuals, a Wink & a Kiss Buxom lip and lash duo combining a mini lip polish and mascara. At Sephora.

mid century dream homes

From design to inspire, I just stumbled across this website, Mid Century Real Estate which has some seriously deluxo properties for sale (or to perv on) in Palm Springs. Every one is an absolute dream. Yes dream......look at the view!

our house

The Design Files have featured a sneak peek of our house. You can check it out here.

robert mcginnis

Doco preview about femme fatale illustrator extraordinaire, responsible for many ace pulp covers to Bond and Barbarella movie posters.

pattern collection

I'm a collector and hoarder. I found some more dress patterns last week, (this spectacular 40's slip no less), and went through my collection which has seriously taken over a whole cupboard (must to the annoyance of my partner). I'm instantly drawn to the illustrations. I love the 60's dresses and try to make these, but I also love the 50's stuff which is increasingly harder to find.

birthday cards

I've made a few over the years. I mainly forget to keep a record of them, especially pre computer days. It would be funny to look back at them. If you have some lurking around in your drawers, email them through and I'll post them. Here's some of the latest.She could take an eye out with one of those.

google map typography

Love it. By Rhett Dashwood. Click to enlarge.

exotic bird

This is the first illustration of a series of 'Exotic Birds' I am working on. More to come!

pretty green out takes

It seems that doing the artwork for your own band is bloody hard. This is one of the many out-takes. It's too cutesy for us but I Iike it. Basic, like our tunes.

in the hood

king trigger

A bit of trash for the morning. Anyone remember this? I've had this song in my head for years and have never seen or heard of it since Countdown days. I distinctly remember the 80's animation...ha. Gotta love Youtube. Oh and watch out for the nip slip.

tangerine dream

Channelling some 70's disco, roller bootin, boogie vibes. Boo-yah!

in the city

I am working on a project in the city (will post about it soon). In the meantime here are some snaps about town.

luerzer's archive 200 best illustrators

I received some great news last week by way of the worst phone line ever on my crappy mobile (thank you 3). Amongst the crackle I heard the words 'illustration' and 'won'. Then in an email I was told that two of my artworks, 'Josephine' and 'Peacock Envy' have been selected as part of Luerzer's Archive 200 Best Illustrators worldwide. How awesome!

something fishy...

...for a cute little newspaper ad for the Dockland's Flathead festival, part of Melbourne Food and Wine festival. Click image to view larger.

new prints on wall

I bought this print, 'The cat returns' from Ghostpatrol a couple of weeks ago. We have a giant cat so I thought it was appropriate (although our cat should be pulling strings inside a human form). It's now up on the lounge wall with these 4 Jim Flora prints I bought for my partner Tim a while ago. (That's one of Tim's work's 'One Fifty' on the right).

mr pharmacist

I love the original of this song by The Other Half but didn't know the Fall did a cover...cool.

cover up please!

For those of you who like to keep your clothes on, Buxom lips have a full coverage range. These hollywood starlets will give you more of a full colour look than the other lip polish range. See full range here and more to come.

feeling frisky?

My Buxom illustrations have just featured on ispot news.

buxom betty

New packaging illustration for the limited edition Buxom Betty collection. Contains all the good stuff for a pin up look without all the nasties (parabens, sulphates, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals, etc). From Bare Escentuals at Sephora.

new buxom ladies

I've just noticed these loverly lasses are now out at Sephora. See the full range here.

Buxom lash launch in NYC!

The attack of the 10 foot Buxom ladies! To kick-off the launch of Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash mascara, 1o foot tall silhouettes of my Buxom lady will be placed around NYC on Feb 18-21, where they will be giving out free samples. Anyone there to take a snap?

Found here and here

babe in the woods

art fights fire update

Tix can now also be bought south side from:
Bloom
574 Chapel St
South Yarra

..and can be bought on the night of the draw.

The draw will happen at Outre from 6.30pm
Wednesday 25th Feb
Outre Gallery
249 Elizabeth st
Melbourne

Beer provided by Fat Yak Pale Ale.

Over 30 artworks up for grabs!

Art fights fire

As everyone knows, Victoria is mourning over the horrendous bushfires that are still occurring. Gemma from Kaotic Kraft Kuties has joined forces with Outre Gallery and organised an art raffle fundraiser. I will be donating a piece (A3 print above) as well as other Australian and international artists. Please see here for more info and list of artists. Tickets are $10 and can be bought as of Monday 16th Feb from:

Outré Gallery

249
 Elizabeth
 St

Melbourne


Meet Me At Mikes

63 
Brunswick 
St
Fitzroy



 
 
 

Arthur’s Circus

631 
Queensberry 
St

North
 Melbourne



 
 

Metropolis Books
Curtin 
House

Swanston
 St

Melbourne

There will be a live draw at Outré Gallery in Melbourne on Wednesday 25 February 2009.

Thanks everyone! Hope you can help.

Lux interior died!

Yep, you heard right the lead singer of punk, 50's trash inspired The Cramps died yesterday aged 60. I've been lucky enough to see the Cramps in Melbourne, London and New York, all performances complete with microphone swallowing, plenty of tight vinyl and high heels. One gig he pulled off his stiletto boot and poured the sweat into his mouth...eeewww! Here's a pic of the last gig I saw at the Limelight in New York, 2006. I can't believe he was close to 60 here. Amazing.

boudoir

It's 43 degrees in Melbourne.....again. Time to strip and head to the boudoir. Hopefully it has air conditioning. Prints available soon at Click For Art.

gwen verdon

Love this cool 60's Bob Fossey dance routine featuring Gwen Verdon. How unlikely are the dancers in their pant suits and nanna dos, but boy they can groove! Beyonce has apparently taken inspiration from this for her latest film clip, 'Single Ladies'. It's awful. This is real dancin'.

rosalie gascoigne

I'm so looking forward to Rosalie Gascoigne's exhibition at the Ian Potter centre. Her cut up juxtaposed type and found object artworks are so inspiring. She had her first exhibition at age 57, admitted to being a bad housewife, and loved the tip...what a lady! Check out an interview here.