Ms Doody's Art Show III

South Kids

2010-12-07T19:26:00.002+10:30

I nearly forgot to say thanks to South Kids magazine for their help! Thanks! They did a lovely page long article on us in their recent issue - we'll have a few at the show if you haven't found one elsewhere and want to pick one up.

A little bit about Gabe Cunnett

2010-12-06T17:48:00.003+10:30

Could you give us a hint as to what you will be exhibiting in the show?
My exhibition contribution consists of some fun, warm, fuzzy characters that I've been working on for a while now in sketchbooks and the like. Mainly elephants and giraffes! Lots of colour and (hopefully) charm.

What inspired you to make this work?
I was inspired to join get on the Ms Doody Art train after attending the exhibition the last two years. Last year I bought some great pieces and I still regret not making a purchase the year before!
The works themselves are inspired by my son Thor. He's such a warm, loving, happy kid.

Did it turn out how you imagined?
They have so far... but I won't know for sure until I a) finish them and b) get some feedback from the other artists and the public. But so far so good.

How did you get started as an artist/designer?
I joined Visual Communication on a whim, and then chose the Illustration path on another whim before really finding a style and the confidence to go beyond home sketches and develop my skills. I feel like I'm still getting started as an artist/designer.

Is there reoccurring theme in the art you make?
Usually lots of colour and contrast... plus a bit of quirkiness and humour.

How do you know when your artwork is finished?
I can usually tell an artwork is finished when I can go to bed, wake up revisit it with fresh eyes and not want to make any changes... or when I have a looming deadline and I don't have time to make changes. Happens now and then.

Check out more of Gabe's work at www.gabe.com.au.

A little bit about Ali Rodda...

2010-12-02T17:36:00.002+10:30

What inspired you to make this work?
During a recent trip travelling the world I armed myself with a little notebook full of vintage papers and began doodling different characters as I wandered.

Did it turn out how you imagined?
My imagination imagined, then imagined a little more! I find you will always start out with an idea of how a concept will look and as you experiment happy accidents and other ideas come into play and pieces with grown and change.

How did you get started as an artist/designer?
After finishing my Honours year at Uni I started out as a graphic designer working in a small studio in Adelaide. Recently I have been working on launching my own brand, indigo fawn, with a new jewellery collection. You can check it out at www.indigofawn.com.au.

Is there reoccurring theme in the art you make?
Fun, simplicity and cuteness!

How do you know when your artwork is finished?
When you can sit back and smile.

Art is on the walls!

2010-12-02T17:31:00.002+10:30

Hello - I didn't post here last night because we were busy putting art on walls, see?

Only a week til the opening!

Katrina Germein

2010-11-30T18:00:00.002+10:30

Katrina Germein is a children's book author who was nice enough to agree to open Ms Doody's for us. I wasn't organised to arrange a real profile on Katrina so have borrowed this from her website...

Katrina Germein began writing books by accident when a story in her head wouldn’t go away. She wrote it down to set it free. This story went on to become Katrina’s first picture book Big Rain Coming.

Katrina has continued to write for children ever since.

She lives in Adelaide with three children, one husband and a black and white dog named Sunny.

If you'd like to find out more about Katrina, check out her website at www.katrinagermein.com or alternatively come to Ms Doody's on the 10th and you can see her then! Not long now...

A little bit about Tom Hermann...

2010-11-29T18:46:00.003+10:30

Give us a hint as to what you will be exhibiting in the show?
I will be showing six paintings, acrylics on canvas.

What inspired you to make this work?
I've been watching a lot of Scrapheap Challenge so my inspiration is junk.

Did it turn out how you thought it would in your head?
Does it ever? A bit closer this time perhaps. I was trying to create atmosphere as well as narrative.

How did you get started as an artist?
I have always been drawing or painting, but I took an illustration course a few years ago and now I am getting started working freelance.

Is there a reoccurring theme in your work?
Recurring themes? Hmmm - strange creatures probably, tinged with a touch of melancholic whimsy.

How do you know when a piece is finished?
When the deadline comes! It's always hard to let go of a piece, but sometimes when you have a clear vision for the project, you know when it's done and anything else would be getting in the way.

A little bit about Claire Richards...

2010-11-28T12:48:00.006+10:30

Give us a hint as to what you will be exhibiting in the show?
These artworks are made with oil paint. I got carried away melding the colours together.

What inspired you to make this work?
It doesn’t really show but I was thinking about the colours used in Russian folk art. I am also interested in obsolete technology at the moment. There was something lovely about the way the little door of portable tape players opened up like a door of a space craft.

Did it turn out how you thought it would in your head?
I’ve had the image of multi-coloured rabbits in my head for several years and it changed quite a bit.

Is there reoccurring theme in the art you make?
I like painting all fluffy animals and I can always find an excuse to draw a caravan.

How do you know when your artwork is finished?
Sometimes I think a painting is finished but then I’ll come back weeks later and fiddle, sometimes it improves but I have also ruined paintings.

Have a look at clairerichards.com.au to find out more about Claire and where you can find her work around Adelaide.

Invites are here

2010-11-25T18:29:00.003+10:30

The invitations have arrived (very quickly thanks to the help from Pixo Digital) and are being distributed right now. Don't they look pretty?

More cardboard!

2010-11-24T21:53:00.008+10:30

This year there will be cardboard construction fun outside on the Carclew lawns. Out of the Cot are kindly saving all their big boxes and makedo have given us a box of their great connector clips so we can make a massive cubby castle together - kids and their adults are all welcome to add to this growing artwork.

The makedo clips arrived in the post this morning and Claire has been testing them all day. Check out all the stuff you can do with them on the website www.makedo.com - I'm looking forward to having a go myself!

A little bit about Michelle Lee...

2010-11-24T21:35:00.004+10:30

What inspired you to make this work?
Desserts, dreams, emotions and colour!

Did it turn out how you imagined?
The artworks always seem to end up a little bit different to how you first imagined them to be, as you go through quite a journey while you are creating them.

How did you get started as an artist/designer?
I've liked all things creative since I was a young one. My studies in graphic design helped further expose me to the creative and design world.

Is there reoccurring theme in the art you make?
Yes, food, togetherness and love.

You can check out some of Michelle's work at www.michelleleeart.com - or come to Ms Doody's on the 10th!

Cardboard arhitecture

2010-11-23T21:47:00.005+10:30

Annalise Rees has been invited to exhibit because she creates fascinating cardboard sculptures – these will be displayed next to our interactive everybody play sculpture.

Check out her work at www.annaliserees.com and on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8i36eB-gg

A little bit about Jon Marco...

2010-11-22T20:28:00.004+10:30

Could you give us a hint as to what you will be exhibiting in the show?
Starts with a "P"

What inspired you to make this work?
I find that the most inspiring thing is boredom. If I am bored, I become inspired. The trick is to distance yourself from things that keep you stimulated. Then your mind will become inspired just out of desperation to not be bored anymore.

Did it turn out how you imagined?
I'm still imagining it.

How did you get started as an artist/designer?
My mum bought me colour pencils.

Is there reoccurring theme in the art you make?
Silliness.

How do you know when your artwork is finished?
If you listen very carefully, when you finish a painting you can hear a very faint "ding!".

Nearly there!

2010-11-15T18:40:00.004+10:30

Hi everyone

we're nearly set – the artists lineup has been finalised and it's less than a month til opening night, so save the date Friday 10 December!

Stay tuned as we bring you some artist profiles so you can have a sneek peak at who's in this year and what they might be showing us.

See you soon,

Ms D

Friday 20 November

2009-12-04T13:23:00.007+10:30

Hey Kids!

here are a few snaps of the work at Carclew before the punters came streaming in on opening night. It was a great night and we'll be back next year to do it all again!

Ms D

Exhibition tonight!

2009-11-20T14:42:00.003+10:30

Hi there!

I have been a little quiet on the blog lately due to my arty travels but just thought I'd pop in a note to say that tonight's the night! My second lovely exhibition will open 6pm this evening at Carclew and I hope to see you all there for some wine, nibbles and art appreciation. If you can't make it to the opening, I'll be putting some photos up here in the next few days so you don't miss out.

Ta ta for now,

Ms D.

Artist profile - Susan Clarkson

2009-10-05T09:53:00.001+10:30

Did you study art?

Bachelor of Visual Arts & Applied Design at O’Halloran Hill.

Where do you make your art?

Home studio.

What are you working on at the moment?

Luna Bird products and 2010 exhibition work.

What is your favourite medium?

Everything, I can’t help myself!

Squidgy stuff and charcoal.

Where do you find inspiration?

Bugs, birds, food and fairytales.

What have been some of your most enjoyable art projects?

Flesh exhibition of life drawing.

Do your artworks turn out like how you imagined?

I try not to think about it, just do it.

Where else can we see your work?

T’arts collective - Gays Arcade; Hahndorf Academy; The Green Room on High Street Willunga; Q gallery Woodside; eye2eye gallery; Pepper Street Art Centre; Red Poles - McLaren Vale; Purple Cockatoo - Kensington Park.

Artist profile - Claire Richards

2009-09-16T17:29:00.003+09:30

Did you study art?

Went to TAFE for three years. It was fantastically practical and I enjoyed experimenting with a variety of mediums.

Where do you make your art?

I work from a studio in my shed where I create a creative mess.

What are you working on at the moment?

I have been painting a series of oil paintings. I like showing windy pictures.

What is your favourite medium?

I like watercolour because it is instant, I can add layers and the scribblier and freer the better.

Where do you find inspiration?

From things people say and childhood memories.

What have been some of your most enjoyable art projects?

My most favourite art projects are children's books because it is collaborative and I get to play with other peoples ideas. I also like making art with children.

Do your artworks turn out like how you imagined?

No, but I don't mind. I write captions of text to include in my paintings. But sometimes once I have painted a character it doesn't need words or I think of something different to add to the story in the painting.

Where else can we see your work?

I am having a couple of exhibitions at the end of this year. The details for them are on my website www.clairerichards.com.au

Coming soon!

2009-09-06T15:06:00.003+09:30

Hi there everyone!

Ms Doody here, just a quick note to let you know that it's only a couple of months until my next marvellous show!

In the lead up to the show I'll be giving you a sneak peak at the work of some of our lovely artists and featuring an artist profile each week to help you get to know them a little better. Returning from last year, Tom Hermann starts us off as you'll see below.

Stay tuned for more info and updates on my second show of amazing artwork!

xx Ms D

Artist profile - Tom Hermann

2009-09-06T14:53:00.006+09:30

Did you study art?

Not at school, but I went back to Uni as a mature student and studied a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Illustration). I've always drawn.

Where do you make your art?

At home or if I'm sketching then out and about- I always try to have a sketchbook and a pencil handy.

What are you working on at the moment?

Mostly portraiture and some book illustrations

What is your favourite medium?

Pencil and paper closely followed by acrylic on anything that won't move too quickly. I've recently started dabbling with digital painting with a Wacom Intuous 3.

Where do you find inspiration?

Stories mostly and music. I like looking at other (better) art and drawing a certain amount of competitiveness from that, but it has always been classic stories that inspire me to draw.

What have been some of your most enjoyable art projects?

Recently painting a part of a mural for Jive Bar on Hindley St. It was great to see everyone else's work in tandem with my own.

Do your artworks turn out like how you imagined?

Never... but I'm getting closer and sometimes you get a happy accident where it turns out nothing like what you meant, but you get something even better! I like those

A Marvellous Night!

2008-11-12T08:39:00.002+10:30

It truly was an extraordinary exhibition! I popped in about 6.30 on the way to another of my engagements, and by that time many of our lovely guests had already arrived - they were understandably keen! Cupcakes circulated, coloured balloons floated above, and the walls were hung with all manner of cute and clever artwork. Trish Walton started off proceedings with a short, sharp and shiny intro and then all was in full swing.

The guests were all impressed with our artists' talent and their purchases proved it. Julie's glassware in particular was snapped up very quickly, and Claire's cards and Tom's prints went at a steady rate all evening. Many of Donna's crocheted friends found new homes and Sarah's cows both went to fresh pastures. Needless to say our cashier David was kept very busy.

On Saturday the balloons came down and went home with our visitors, it was a relaxed day but equally as successful as Friday evening.

Congratulations to all the artists and my special helpers Carol, Claire and Donna, I couldn't have done it without you.

See you next year,

x Ms Doody

Some Wonderful Works

2008-10-12T17:31:00.002+10:30

Here's a small sample of some lovely things for the exhibition; toys by Jessica Ween and Claire Richards and paintings by Claire, Carol Nicholls and Barbara Coddington. There's more on it's way!

Norwood Markets

2008-10-05T09:38:00.006+10:30

Oh what a beautiful day it was! Claire and her market stall had a wonderful time. Mr sun was out, kids were giggling, and music was filling the air.

Yoo Hoo!

2008-10-03T08:59:00.001+09:30

msdoodyart.blogspot.com is where you'll be able to find out all about me and the marvellous things I'm doing. I'll give you a sneak peak at some of the art that will be at the exhibition, and afterwards I'll post an exhibition photo gallery so we can see how it all went off. Well, must rush, can't wait to see you there!

x Ms D