Get Inspired! Find the Inspiration: Nature
I bet you already have loads of inspiration buzzing through your head already, but if not, here’s my favourite source: We are all surrounded by nature to some extent or another. If not, you should do...
View ArticleThe Little Quilts by Eritia Bax, continued
Some time ago I shared some little quilts made by my mum, Eritia Bax. I know that many people enjoyed seeing them, so I'm sure you'll be glad that I finally got around to photographing some more to...
View ArticleWhen things aren't working
Marcus came down with croup in Saturday night and was very sick for four days – wheezing, fevers, sore throat – I don't recall one of our children being so sick for so long. While he was awake, he...
View ArticleMoon sand
Marcus turned two recently, so Grandma brought him a birthday present when she came to stay last week – sand toys and moonsand. Marcus spent a happy two and a half hours playing with it that...
View ArticleThankful for…
Do you like my new desk? I received it for my birthday last month, and I am so thankful for it! We bought it second-hand, Phil sanded it right back for me, and I whitewashed and varnished it. It lives...
View ArticleSewing corner for the birthday girl
So Hannah turned ten last week. She always prepares a diverse and interesting birthday list. This year it included a sewing machine and a desk like mum's. My initial thoughts were 'no way'. Then I...
View ArticleInspire: feeding your inspiration
Earlier in the year I wrote a series of posts called 'Get Inspired', focussing on feeding and finding inspiration for creativity. I was fortunate to grow up in a very creative environment, thanks to...
View Article2014
…summer sketching... …playing in the studio… ...fairy tales… …Meta's quilt… …more fairy tales… …Get Inspired! (a blog series)... …more playing in the studio... …a new wholecloth quilt for our bed…...
View ArticleDraw: Eucalyptus Colouring Page
I love the current trend in adult colouring books. Colouring-in can be so relaxing, even if some question the creative value of it. I’ve resisted the urge to purchase any for myself, as I haven’t been...
View ArticleTo be an artist: Praying for sight
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View ArticleLately, on Instagram
If the posts are a little slow here, you can always pop over to my Instagram feed for some more real-time activity. Here are some recent IG pics… Clockwise from top left: Playing with fonts, the...
View ArticleAbout the blog
If the blog posts have been a little less frequent than what they used to be, it's not for a lack of 'creating'. It's been 'heads down, tails up' in the studio in recent weeks. My major project,...
View ArticleReminder: Armadale Hills Arts Trail starts tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder for everyone local: the Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail starts tomorrow! Come and check out some of the local artists at work in their studio. Stop for lunch or coffee at...
View ArticleRuth’s 100 Day Project: 19-24
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View ArticleYou might call it procrastination, I call it ‘analysis and future planning’
I'm currently spending a lot of time thinking about which way I want to go with my artwork (subjects, style, size, price range, exhibitions or publications and much more). I've also spent a lot of...
View ArticleI treated myself to new paints!
Since completing the school banners six or so weeks ago, my focus has been on developing my drawing skills. The 100 day drawing project has been great for this – we're halfway now, and I'm really...
View ArticleSlowing down and trying to manage an overflow of creative ideas
So my plan for this school term was to take it a bit easier. A couple of things have become very clear along the way. The first being that I needed this more than I realised. When I shared my sore...
View ArticleMy three-year old side kick and his hat
Three-year old side kicks are the best. I’m currently onto my fifth. Usually by this age their older siblings are at school at least a few days a week, so that they enjoy the experience of being the...
View ArticleSo You Want to be a Textile Artist?
I often receive emails asking for advice on how I make my artworks, or how to get started on the kind of work I make. I've shared my quilt making process here in the blog in the past, but it's...
View ArticleTextile Art: Explore 1
Explore 1 (c) Ruth de Vos 2016 My mind has been extra busy over the past couple of months, working through potential new directions for my artwork, and how to get the general feeling and mood that I...
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