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Monday, 2 June 2014

40 DAY DRAWING CHALLENGE: DAY 1: A BIRD

Today I started a new challenge.
I discovered this idea on Pinterest and just knew instantly that I had to do it. It's a 40 Day Drawing Challenge. There are millions of different lists people have created all over the Interweb but I chose this specific one because I like the simple yet quirky things listed to draw. I decided that I should partake in this because I really need to better my drawing skills and although most people would take up this challenge by hand rendering these drawings in pen or pencil I have decided to create these drawings digitally in Adobe Illustrator. The reason being, I need skills in this programme in order to animate and this is something I want to get better at. I'm very excited to dabble in these creative sorts. Keep checking my blog every night to see each drawing. Also, if you want to join me in this challenge then just save the list below. Day 1: A bird is featured below as well.

Saturday, 24 May 2014

Woodstock. The Creative Hub

I recently filmed a documentary on the creative hub that has sprung up in Woodstock. I interviewed two people, Karin Rae Matthee, owner of Dear Rae Jewellery whose business is based at The Woodstock Foundry and Daniel Ting Chong who is a graphic designer that freelances from a studio at The Woodstock Exchange called Only Today. Both such incredible people with so much talent. It was so much fun making this documentary and it's a really interesting subject to look at. Woodstock is steadily having a face lift due to all the creatives that are moving into the area. The buyer and maker and connecting because of a greater desire for authenticity. Both people featured in this documentary showcade their work alongside the process of making it. It's a growing trend in the design world.

Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=790u04oF3rE&feature=youtu.be

Below are some stills from the video.