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Having way too much fun for one gal! 
I think this is indicative of the extremely hot weather we're having - meeeelting!

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headspace 002

headspace 001

She's blobby and silly and she's kinda a self portrait and she's the first. Daily head project for 2013 off we go...

headspace daily project - prelude

I've cracked open the acrylic paints my sister gave me for Xmas and it's all a bit foreign!! I generally use watercolour to essentially colour in a line drawing! Loving this pink though. Perfect way to start the 2013 Headspace Daily Project. No 001 will make its way here soon!! Rules for me to follow... don't be too precious. Just do something and get it up. This is all about learning & seeing where it takes me. Very excited!

a head a day

Nelleke Verhoeff: 'A Face A Day'

I've become very inspired by Nelleke Verhoeff of  Red Cheeks Factory, and her 'A Face A Day' for a year  project. I was particularly drawn to her playful style and the fact she's kept her palette pretty much consistent throughout, which I think is quite an amazing achievement.

Lisa Congdon: 'A Collection A Day'

It's by no means a new concept, many an artist, especially in the age of social media, has launched their own version of this daily diligence. A wonderful example is Lisa Congdon's 'A Collection A Day' - daily photographed displays of her often quirky personal collections (just how much STUFF does she have??!) which was then made into a funky book in a glorious (collectible!) tin box.

Kirsten Sims: A Drawing A Day

I've also loved seeing recent daily uploads by Kirsten Sims. Unlike Nelleke, Kirsten's style slips all over the place - this is not at all a criticism, as I can relate so much more easily to this approach!! And will be one I follow myself.

So... something has finally clicked. I'm going to take a leap, and commit to a similar project myself - and I think faces/portraits is the way to go - as from the 1 Jan. Ahh, have I just said that publicly?! I am so not a creature of habit, so this will be an interesting test of self :^)

in my space #1...

landscaping with percival

How to design the ideal indoor garden space? Just ask little Percival (you'll find him perched on the left chair!). He has a love of potted plants, reading, tea and let's not forget, exceptional balancing skills! - - 'Landscaping with Percival', the original drawing from the exhibition at URSAstudiospace entitled 'score for uncharted flights' , is now available in the shop... https://www.etsy.com/listing/116991161/original-drawing-landscaping-with

This image also happens to be included in the calendar for the month of April!

my studio space

Don't you love those amazing artist/designer studio shots, with beautiful storage solutions, incredible inspiration pin boards, views of rolling hills or organic gardens - well, this is my home space! Here I help run a festival and try to be creative - I'm stunned I get as much done as I do!!

'the present understandascope' & friends

 


Three new Xmas / Greeting cards have made it into the Etsy shop and URSAstudiohouse. They're all printed on sturdy 350gsm 100% recycled card with lovely quality red envelopes. I hope you like them!

... from the archive

A collection of images digitally enhanced from quite some time ago that I still love :^)

URSAstudiohouse & I have teamed together to make some lovely little gift tags for the silly season. Very happy with the end result (except that my beautiful camera died, so apologies for the poor quality).