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“What no photos today?” “no sorry but I do have GREAT NEWS”

melt1963 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:30:31 +0000

I have had so much interest in my one and only t-shirt.
I want to make sure I produce it the right way and I can – it is GREAT NEWS!

With the help of my Screen Printing friend Andy at 1+1=3+8 (on sydney rd) I have located a wholesaler that produces an all Australian product. I can get my T’s locally, get them printed locally, by Andy, and of course they are designed very locally, by me in my studio.

So this is my plan….
1. Go to the market with my prototype
2. Get Orders
3. Go into production

If I get 20 orders…. My little dove will by FLYING OUT THE DOOR and out into the world on a top quality T with a top quality print and dare I say it… a top quality design. YAY!

See you at the market Sunday 26th

http://charlesstart.tumblr.com/

and the production line grinds to a halt…..

melt1963 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:28:50 +0000

the LAST of my lino cuts are being produced. I think the owl might be a bit of a favorite and so it gets special attention. Unframed lino cuts will be ONLY $10.

A bit of a tip… simple images look good in ornate frames and the more complex images suit simple frames. So the unframed lino cuts really are a great option.

WOW…. I’m turning into quite the sales person!

The lovliest message

melt1963 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:52:49 +0000

Last night, just before I went to bed, I received the loveliest message inquiring about my artwork. Brenda must have known my sales pitch even before I’d revealed it to the world.
Her reason for contacting me was to make a purchase for her daughter which is delightful and reinforces everything I hope happens with this artistic journey.

To give a gift that is handmade, not mass produced, unique and lets someone know how much you care. To give something that is affordable and that can mean so much more than the gift you spend way too much money on.

A BIG BIG thanks to Brenda for being the FIRST person to say – that’s a gift I want to give.

Has anyone seen my dining table?

melt1963 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:55:31 +0000

This has been the interior design look I’ve been going for since Christmas.
I call it “Creative Chic” my partner calls it “Has anyone seen my dining table”

The truth is I can’t cook so the table is getting the more use than it’s had in years.

Did I mention RECYCLING?

melt1963 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:16 +0000

I don’t think I have drawn attention to the fact NOTHING goes
into our recycle bin before it’s been assessed for
potential beautification.

It really is AMAZING to see a humble muesli bar box become
a happy little statement…. the cup cakes look deceptively healthy.
Clearly the packaging works!

it’s all here

melt1963 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:30:05 +0000

This is it.. wish me luck!

My sister loves the long legged coot

melt1963 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:27:32 +0000

My darling sister who is a bird watching fan was delighted to
see a long legged coot in my collection.

To be fair – I had no idea what I had created. I’m so glad she
is in the know. Now I feel quite the expert : )

This is a long legged coot.

Six Sleeps to Go….

melt1963 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:00:51 +0000

Putting my graphic design skills into practice I decided to scan
some artwork and develop a small range of gift tags.
There are 6 designs in each bundle.

And with all the new artwork I am creating and scanning it
may be a concept I develop further…… very exciting!

“Owls it going?”

melt1963 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:52:53 +0000

REALLY ….REALLY ….WELL, thanks for asking .
Everyone loves an Owl. Yesterday was OWL DAY in the Travesmark Studio.
This was the result.

Dove and Olive Branch T-shirt

melt1963 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:18:54 +0000

So… I thought I’d give ONE SOLITARY T-SHIRT a CRaCk!
and here it is “Dove and Olive Branch”.

If you like it as much as I do – be quick…
it’s the ONLY one of it’s kind and available at the Charles St Artists Market on Feb. 26

http://charlesstart.tumblr.com/