GIVEAWAY // ABOUT A GIRL BY EMMA LEONARD

Ok folks...it's time for that other giveaway I promised a few months ago & it's a doooooooozy. One of my all time favourite prints by Melbourne creative genius Emma Leonard...'About a girl'. Another beautifully crafted 8 X 10 giclee print using archival heavy-weight hahnemuhle cotton-rag paper. 

SWOON! SWOON! SWOON! 

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on this post before 5pm Friday 26th July (Melbourne time) OR commenting on the OTIS & OTTO Instagram / 'About a girl' post.

One lucky reader will be drawn at random & notified by e-mail or direct via Instagram. 

Good luck! X

A HIDDEN PLACE // EXHIBITION OPENING

HOLY SMOKE! Thanks to the fine folks at Lamington Drive, another AMAZING exhibition opens in Melbourne this week...'A Hidden Place'. 

Beci Orpin & Kat Macleod have combined their illustrative super powers to create their first joint show, comprised of a select number of large format solo pieces as well as a series of (soon to be coveted) collaborative works. MAJORLY exciting!

'A Hidden Place' opens in Collingwood at Lamington Drive on Thursday 18th April until May 25th. 

Image: Lamington Drive

KIRRA JAMISON // STILL POINT EXHIBITION

For those folks lucky to be living or visiting Melbourne in Autumn, there's one exhibition happening right NOW which should not to be missed... 

'Still Point' the latest collection of dreamy pastel artworks by Melbourne based artist Kirra Jamison is showing at the Sophie Gannon Gallery until April 20. 

Avec Magnifique!  

Image: Kirra Jamison 'Loop' gouache on paper / Sophie Gannon Gallery

CAROLINE Z HURLEY

Ok. I JUST discovered the work of Caroline Z Hurley. Amaaaaazing.

Thanks to a little update from Mr. Kitly, I found myself on Caroline's website this morning, coveting many of her impressive artworks, ceramics, throws & wearables.

The 'Hannah' black triangles throw was my top pick (& purchase). Made from 100% linen, this versatile gem looks perfect for cosying up with on those cool, autumn nights. Winner!

Image: Caroline Z Hurley

LAURA BLYTHMAN 'FEATHERED FOX' GIVEAWAY

Laura Blythman has got it going on! Independent designer, illustrator & creative director, Laura is also one half of the talented duo behind the popular online city guide 'Oh! Hello Geelong'. 

For those unfamiliar with the Oh!HG phenomenon, Laura & Penny Phipps share their retail discoveries & happy adventures on their cute blog, keeping us informed of emerging talents & cool happenings in the Geelong area as it grows. An absolute must read for locals & visitors! 

Blogging aside, Laura is also an incredibly talented graphic designer & illustrator. Her whimsy, sweet illustrations have fashioned stationary packaging & clothing as well as the lovely layout of Oh!HG blog. Most recently, Laura showcased her work in the 'Love, Lyrics, Neon' exhibition at Kaleidoscope Gallery in Geelong & has just released a collection of hand drawn & hand stitched prints through her online studio. Amazing!

This week we are giving away one of Laura's beautiful artworks...'Feathered Fox' pictured above. An original hand drawn illustration & paper collaged A3 giclee print signed by the artist! WOOP!

Simply leave a comment on this post before 5pm on Friday 1st February (Melbourne time) & one LUCKY reader will be drawn at random & notified by email. Good luck! 

ALEX FALKINER / LOVELY STUFFS

Alex Falkiner | Visual Artist & Maker

Alex & I met over sweet pastry & tea at the recent Craft & Design as a Career seminar. Alex is a super talented Sydney lass & maker of many wares including the most amazing woven baskets, art things & screen printed tea towels (inspired by her romanitcal joys & failings) Witty cuteness!

Bring on the colour colour colour! I can see myself going a bit crazy in her Etsy store! More about Alex & her lovely work over here...

Enjoy!

COLOUR + DESIGN / BECI ORPIN

Colour. Crafts. Design. Fun. Homewares. 

Beci Orpin | Melbourne 

Hear Beci at the upcoming Craft + Design as a Career Seminar + visit her wonderful blog pronto!

Images: Beci Orpin & Beth Wilkinson / CraftVic

EMILY NELSON // ILLUSTRATIONS

Emily Nelson | Brisbane

Illustrator, Animator, Designer. All round goodnesssss!

Visit Emily's super cute portfolio + shop now...

DAWN TAN // HAND MADE LOVE

Melbourne based artist Dawn Tan...delivering delectable goods in print & melamine. Super cuteness!

Visit Dawn's foodie blog & online store Hand Made Love now...

Images: Dawn Tan

BENEATH THE SUN

Colour + Fun. Get now via Beneath The Sun 

Made & designed by the lovely Leah Bartholomew.

Available to buy via Paper Runway

Images: Beneath The Sun

EMMA LEONARD

The ethereal work of my talented bud & Melbourne illustrator Emma Leonard

Available at the upcoming Finders Keepers markets & in her store here . . . 

Follow more dreamy goodness on her blog too bonesbraidsandatricycle