Oil Glazing

I am pleased to announce that I am learning a new techinique of painting, which I very much like: Oil glazing.  This is the photographic evidence of me at uni learning skills, courtesy of Cindy xx.

New Semester

Yes that is right folks I have started university again for the semester, and am doing far more interesting subjects.  I am studying effective photography, painting techniques and art/pop culture and history.  Here is some happy snaps from my first week. As I learn new things you will have the pleasure of learning them with me along this journey of a new semester, all in hope of getting into a Bachelor of Design at Griffith for 2009.  Cross your fingers and toes kids xx. 

Unfolding Florence

Very soon my dears, I will have some loverly genuine Florence Broadhurst wallpaper to decorate my walls with.  The pieces may only be small but it is the meaning that is important and the inspiration that it will provide.  

We Dared to Believe

"I Guess I was wondering what you... were doing on the weekend, I've got tickets to the show..."

Since you asked, I was attending the concert of one of Australia's best musical acts.  Clare Bowditch is pure class and undeniable talent.  What stood out to me most about her performance however, is her humility.  She was not up there doing her darnedest to shine in the limelight of her fame, but rather to celebrate music, and give as much praise to the musicians she kindly shared the stage with, including the witty 2 out 5 of the Hot Little Hands.  Listening to her now makes me want to cry with joy, it feels so good for the soul.  Oh and myself and Ash got the opportunity to share the stage with her. It felt amazing, to be up there in front of all those people, and simply to share a well known tune with her.  I am proud of myself for getting up there, I could have wished forever that I had but I won't because I did! 

I got two messages from that night:

"From little things big things grow"

This could easily become my mantra for life.  Especially being so young, there is so much growing still to do.  It is like from small beginnings, life will flourish.  

"We are all that we hoped we'd be because this time, we dared to believe"

Without belief in yourself, and conviction backing your choices there is no way you could reach your full potential.