Caramel Drip Cake

~ Semi Naked, White Chocolate Buttercream Sponge with Caramel Drip ~

I made a cake :)

Pretty Little Things

 

 

 

Some recent photos for your viewing pleasure :)

Photo's starting left to right, top to bottom:

1. Hardenbergia - A native climber/ground cover, which looks a little similar to Wisteria
2. A couple of paintings I've been working on recently.
3. My satchel on the ground, surrounded by fallen yellow leaves - Taken at Handorf. Leather satchel by Elk.
4. Lavender - Taken at Peppers cottage, Burra.
5. Vase of hot pink Roses - Cut from our standard rose bushes.
6. 'Vintage style' yellow Rose - Taken at Peppers cottage, Burra.
7. Hardenbergia - Taken in our garden.
8. Poppy - My first bloom for the season.

Abstract Paintings

Available for purchase

SOLD

I've been quite slack on the on the blog posts of late - Actually, I've been quite slack on all computer related work - I have just gone through a little period of avoiding the computer...

Anyway, above are a few painted pieces I have produced recently.

I've been inspired to do abstract art lately. And in bright colours - Which is quite out of the ordinary for me, but I'm really enjoying the change.

3 Generations - Grandmother, Mother & Daughter

Three generations of creative style - Grandmother, Mother & Daughter.

Here's to new beginnings!

The half-finished charcoal piece in the background will be one of many to be exhibited in March

This year, I'm not sharing my resolutions - Every time I share my goals, they never go to plan, and I ended up appearing as though I'm nothing but talk.

I don't want to be a talker - I want to be a do'er!

This year is going to be good year though. I can feel it.

I'm so excited - I have so many plans and so many projects in the mix...

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements

Handmade Christmas Cards

The above reindeer blank Christmas cards are designed and handmade by moi.

The reindeer was hand-carved into rubber then hand stamped with quality white letterpress ink onto each hand-cut piece of card stock. I then individually sewed a border onto each piece of card with white stitching.

The end result is a simple, yet effective and somewhat elegant Christmas card (I'm selling myself a bit here).

Each card is just that little bit different due to the printing and sewing process, making each one unique.

For the amount of time and effort that has been put into them, not to mention that it's a one of a kind design, these babies are a bargain at $3!

If you're interested, they will be sold at the Christmas shop at The Gawler Community Gallery held from the 10th of November until the 18th of December. Or you can contact me here.

Work In Progress

The above is a rough illustration design i created, inspiring a new 'Spring Blooms' collection i'm working on...

Below is a picture of the new art wall my mum and i hung, displaying our own work.

Natalie & Blair

 

Natalie & Blair - Charcoal - 2010

Jasmine & Rose

 

Rose & Jasmine - 2010

watercolour & felt tip pen

A Collection - My First Solo Exhibition

The above is from my first solo exhibition which was held during March at the Gawler Community Gallery, at which I am a member and volunteer.

The photo was taken by my friend Kate (Thanks Kate! - Check out her awesome blogs Frangipani & Clove and Something By Kate) as my photo's all came out blurry! The exhibition advertisement was designed by my friend Jess Walkden (Thank you too, Jess!). I'm so lucky to have been blessed with such good friends. (Otherwise I would have no pictures for my post!)

The exhibition wasn't exactly up to the standard as I would have liked it to have been, probably due to my organisation skills, but it was definitely a great learning experience. I now know what to expect when putting on an exhibition, what to do and what not to do. I was fortunate enough to sell 2 pieces that I was exhibiting though.

'What a stunningly elegant first solo exhibition. Elise oozes talent, with her drawing, painting,
photography and floral arrangements.' Gawler Community Gallery Newsletter

Sequins & Sneakers

Sequins & Sneakers - 2005

acrylic, tulle, sequins

Apple Blossom

 Apple Blossom Sketch - lead pencil & felt tip pen - 2010

Fashion Sketches

The following are some old fashion sketches I did back in 2007 on scrap paper with pen, while at work I believe - You can even see the header coming through on the left - oops!