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Author Archives: Nancy
sea creatures
The sea Creatures have been installed on the beachfront at Yeppoon. They made the trip on a truck from Natureworks from Mt Glorious, and were installed by Kevin Morgan on site at Yeppoon. Keith Sommer designed the sculptures, and Catriona … Continue reading
Posted in ceramics, mosaics
Tagged Catriona Holland artist, natureworks, water sculpture, Yeppoon waterfront
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science
The cephalopods are back from firing now I have plans to put these underwater.
Posted in ceramics, inspiration, mosaics, printing on ceramic, printmaking
Tagged cephalopod tile, octopus ceramic, octopus tile
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Coochie Designs
I made up some linen tea towels from the Coochie Artist’s designs to display in the gallery cabinet during the exhibition, Here are some photos of them drying on my washing line.
Posted in Fabric printing, illustration, printmaking, screen printing, shop
Tagged Coochie Art Group, coochiemudlo, coochiemudlo artists, Redland Art Gallery, Sense of Coochie exhibition
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back to nature?
Meanwhile, back at Natureworks, they’ve been finishing a giant Santa and shipping more big koalas. When they’re bubble wrapped they look like a Christo work in progress. I like the inside-outside casting shells that hang in the sheds. On … Continue reading
Posted in mosaics, winged things, Zombies
Tagged animal sculptures, big things, cast animals, David Joffe, lifesize animal sculptures, lifesize animals, mosaic animals, Nancy Brown, where the big things are
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vegetable jewellery
‘ gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes’ Coming soon, more additions to the vegan/gardeners collection: mornings in my studio cutting up the vegetables. What is better than artichoke vinaigrette with freshly picked peas? I can’t imagine! https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/NancyBrownPrintshop
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Tagged vegan jewellery, vegetarian gift
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power of the potter
My mother was a potter. I remember feeling excited to see the glazed pieces being unwrapped, opening and closing a set of rectangular boxes with lids that fitted perfectly, drinking from her stoneware cups and being in her wheel room … Continue reading
Posted in ceramics, Fabric printing, Festivals, illustration, inspiration, jewellery, porcelain printing, printing on ceramic, printmaking, screen printing, shop, t shirt printing, wearable art
Tagged delft blue, porcelain printing, recycled silver, soldering silver
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Brains and beauty
I’m obsessed with squid at the moment. They are the ultimate body decorators and sculptors. They are outstanding navigators and complex communicators. They are dexterous and exceptionally spacial. They are not egotistical. Unfortunately for them, cephalopods are also tasty. They … Continue reading
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Tagged cephalopod ceramics, cephalopod mosaic, squid art
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Squid
To celebrate the grouting of the squid there was a garden party. Fatima S Hellfisch and I decided to make some attire for the project leaders and team. Heroic undies, a squid apron and chesty bond singlets, as well as some squiddley … Continue reading
Posted in Fabric printing, illustration, inspiration, mosaics, printmaking, screen printing, shop, t shirt printing, wearable art
Tagged Catriona Holland, David Joffe, Fatima S Hellfisch, handmade Brisbane, inspired lunacy, squid art
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mosaic sculptures
Sometimes life takes a surreal turn. I never know what’s around the corner working on some large mosaic sculptural pieces in a bizarre and wonderful setting surrounded by low maintenance animals. Pinch myself to check if it’s real, and even … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, mosaics, winged things, Zombies
Tagged Catriona Holland, David Joffe, handmade Brisbane, natureworks
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