Today I was sitting at home minding my own business, reading a book that’s been on my TBR list for 2 years – Margaret Atwood’s The …
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Smokey presents
I spent nearly the entire day preparing my application for university today. Smokey headbutted me repeatedly, walking all over the paper application while I was …
Photographs by a blind woman
Photographs by a blind woman: Sonia Soberats lost her vision due to glaucoma, but then went on to learn a form of photographic art called …
Skinny Arse Comics Launch 2012
The Melbourne Writers Festival included the Skinny Arse comic book launch on Sunday 26 August. A great turn-out meant latecomers had standing room only. Bernard …
Through the Looking Class: being schooled by the SMoFs
The Inner Cabal, a small but enlightened kingdom ruled meticulously by the Big Name in Fandom (BNF) and his council, the Secret Masters of Fandom …
Shell: Let’s Go!
A week or so ago you might have noticed me on twitter wondering if this social media campaign was for real or a spoof by …
A Golden Book for adults
The Wheeler Centre gives a shout out to Pixar artist Josh Cooley who sketched images from movies for mature audiences in the style of Golden Books, …
ARTIST Kirsty Mitchell
NAME: Kirsty Mitchel MEDIUM: art – photography LOCATION: UK CATEGORY: unsure – her presentation looks professional This amazing photography is the work of Kirsty …
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Rowena Cory Daniells asked to interview me. This was the second time I’ve been interviewed with relation to Dark Matter. Rowena’s questions were thought-provoking and …
Artwork with a twist
Here’s an excellent review of some evocative artwork. Nancy Hightower is a reviewer who successfully finds the unusual and writes excellent critiques. Weird Fiction Review …
Chopper cat? Or flying zombie?
Artist Bart Jansen had his cat stuffed and turned into a radio controlled helicopter. I’m typing this with my own cat sitting in my lap, …
Make good art – Neil Gaiman and Gavin Aung Than
Neil Gaiman gave the commencement speech for the University of the Arts a couple of weeks ago. It’s an inspiring speech, encouraging everyone to do …
Lily and the fairy house by Jane Tanner
a review by Nalini Haynes Jane Tanner is both author and artist for Lily and the fairy house. Lily, a warmly and practically dressed little …
Art of the Adventures of Tintin by Chris Guise
a review by Nalini Haynes As a bit of a collector of books, and art books in particular, this book is a proud addition to …
Marta Tesoro: Squishface Studio Opening
The Squishface Studio Opening was a major success. People came, we socialized, made contacts, people bought stuff and folks seemed to really like the place …