Monday, 30 May 2011 07:37
Out'n'about
Today I've been out and about around my hood. This morning I drove through Warrandyte's early morning fog to get to the Baldessin Studio (Baldessin Press) at St Andrews and then back to Warrandyte this afternoon to see one of Warrandyte's great, eccentric characters, Hugh McSpeddon. That's his kitchen above. More photos and info about both of them later.
The Tree Project
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Work in Progress
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Mary-Lou Pittard
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Birrarung Symphony in Bird Minor
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First Train to Allwood
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Strathewen Letterboxes
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Birrarung House Life Drawing
Birrarung House Life Drawing Photograph courtesy of Kerry Cross © Yesterday... picture this. Balmy spring day in the bush. Birdsong. A table laden with an enormous wedge of Prima… More…
Ekphrasis Awards-2
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Stop Press
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Red Chair, Arts and Artists
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Margaret Summerton
Margaret Summerton Phew...what a woman...energetic, smart as paint, extremely personable and an artist too. Five minutes with Margaret Summerton and I understood why she is the… More…
Kaya Storm - Open Studios
Kaya Storm This is where it all begins... Photograph by Kerry Cross Best word to describe this work is elegant. Simple sculptural shapes made from simple materials with… More…
Stephanie Mew (2)
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Light Factory Gallery-Eltham
I've heard about the Light Factory Gallery from so many people and in so many places. I can't believe it's taken me so long to get there. Today was the day. The building is great.… More…
Artist in Residence Life Drawing Session
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Jessie Pittard
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May Red Chair Event
May Red Chair Event- Lorenna Grant You could hear a pin drop in the Barn at Montsalvat as Lorenna Grant spoke about her work and her experience of the residency at Laughing… More…
Nillumbik Artists Open Studios-Jane Annois
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The Caladenia Rosella Orchid
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