tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54978710059720673172024-03-13T14:59:38.331+10:30Gretel Girl draws....Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-87102034953175755742012-05-29T11:40:00.001+09:302012-05-29T11:47:58.411+09:30I Can<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am a bit in love with Commonwealth Bank's latest advert with an Ode to The 'Can'... <a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/can/)">(http://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/can/)</a>. I have to admit that life has been a little busy here & building a business is tiring and rewarding and tiring. Sometimes it is just difficult to switch my mind off...it feels like it is on the clock 24/7. This morning I took one look at our messy/creative house, glanced at my To Do list, felt my tired body ache & heard my head say loud and clear "I CAN'T". Its funny because I think that when I am feeling like this, I probably often say to myself "I can't". But today, thanks to the Commonwealth Bank's advert, I heard this voice and decided to turn it into "I can". </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can take one step at a time.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can do my best.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can stop for a cup of tea.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And as I expressed my thoughts to my patient husband... he jumped online and found me this poem! It is fabulous! Whatever you are facing today...I hope the "I can't" doesn't steal your courage. You can.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken; </i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Doing more harm here than slander and lies; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">On it is many a strong spirit broken, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And with it many a good purpose dies. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And robs us of courage we need through the day: </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It rings in our ears like a timely-sent warning </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And laughs when we falter and fall by the way. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Can't is the father of feeble endeavor, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">The parent of terror and half-hearted work; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It weakens the efforts of artisans clever, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And makes of the toiler an indolent shirk. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It poisons the soul of the man with a vision, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It stifles in infancy many a plan; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It greets honest toiling with open derision </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And mocks at the hopes and the dreams of a man.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Can't is a word none should speak without blushing; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">To utter it should be a symbol of shame; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Ambition and courage it daily is crushing; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">It blights a man's purpose and shortens his aim. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Despise it with all of your hatred of error; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Refuse it the lodgment it seeks in your brain; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Arm against it as a creature of terror, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And all that you dream of you some day shall gain. </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Can't is the word that is foe to ambition, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">An enemy ambushed to shatter your will; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Its prey is forever the man with a mission </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And bows but to courage and patience and skill. </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Hate it, with hatred that's deep and undying, </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">For once it is welcomed 'twill break any man; </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Whatever the goal you are seeking, keep trying </span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And answer this demon by saying: "I can."</span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><u>-by Edgar Albert Guest</u></span></i></b></span>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-47474130699331450732012-05-25T12:17:00.000+09:302012-05-25T12:17:50.078+09:30Lucy Dyson does Gotye clip & we love<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/4472164" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-66227490474552043032012-05-10T17:20:00.002+09:302012-05-10T17:21:21.094+09:30My illustration obsessions this week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this on Pinterest today.... I love it. Yes, I have a small addiction to both triangles and circles (as per my 'hoop illustrations'), so naturally I like the simple illustration. But I think it is the phrase that caught my heart. Perfect in our Imperfections. Technology allows us to have an online presence & present ourselves however we like. There are days when I am not well, or depressed (errk... I hate that word), or I am having a bad hair day...whatever it may be, I am able to sit behind this computer screen and only allow the world to see what I want them to. I am so far from perfect and I know that I will never be, but I think I secretly hope that I could one day be 'close to perfect'! It actually sounds ridiculous just even typing those words. When I fail, when I am down/depressed, when I struggle with life's pressures, when I am not 'perfect', it is way too easy to see myself as weak & broken. I am always going to work towards improving my weaknesses, but I completely accept that I am full of faults, I am human and have imperfections...they are not necessarily a weakness but part of the wonderful 'jigsaw' that fits together to make me the person I am. I am perfect in my imperfections. I like who I am. Actually, I choose to love who I am. What a wonderful life this is.Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-27811091420203879982012-03-19T12:43:00.001+10:302012-03-19T12:43:55.409+10:30Featured ArtistSuch a delight to see that I am the featured artist on The Finders Keepers blog today! Looking forward to my next Melbourne trip with Dave to Finders Keepers Market!<br />
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As I get ready for <a href="http://www.bowerbirdbazaar.com.au/">Bowerbird Bazaar (23-25th March)</a> I have decided to create a new stall display... I am getting there but wood-working is definitely not my strength. With great ease I was able to draw the new display & with much enjoyment I designed how this display would be assembled. In fact my new wooden structure can also be collapsed to make travelling in the car easier. But... putting this thing together (so that it is functional) is quite a task. I have visions of the shelves collapsing and my Bowerbird stall being a table full of broken vintage plates. Hence I have used an excessive amount of screws and nails! If in doubt put a nail in it, has been my motto. I have sawdust everywhere! Half a dozen power-tools lay scattered across my backyard. My fingers and toes are crossed. Only 5 days to go with no time for sleep. My excitement and extreme weariness link arms & onward we go....Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-44294880935954269082012-01-25T14:15:00.000+10:302012-02-23T14:16:27.558+10:30Geo Love<br />
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Mid January I had the absolute pleasure of flying to Melbourne to visit friends & get some creative juices flowing. I don't remember the last time I had a cloud-free flight to Melbourne...it was clear skies the entire journey & I was mesmerised by the beautiful landforms below. The geometric shapes of fields locking in against rivers and creeks... the straight lines of roads cutting through the landscape. I had not even reached Melbourne yet & I was already inspired. The need to make geometric brooches was overwhelming hence when the plane landed, polymer clay was bought & the creating began!<br />
For those of you who know me, I love a bit of stitching & these brooches wouldn't be complete without a touch of thread.<br />
Bowerbird Bazaar is fast approaching & I am looking forward to unveiling these beauties! After Bowerbird you will be able to purchase these & many other new items online or at selected local shops.<br />
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</div>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-81424999764340750662011-12-14T01:00:00.000+10:302011-12-14T01:00:03.712+10:30<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 24px;">On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...</span><br />
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I have a friend who likes dogs, not so much in the sense that she would install kennels in her backyard & house a dozen dogs... But she owns a very cute white dog & she has some nice dog pictures & prints in her home. When I see a cute dog statue, or cushion with a dog silhouette printed on it etc, I think of this particular friend. <br />
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Well, on one particular day I visited her home and as we spoke I used the word 'hence'. She stopped me & with much amusement asked, "Did you just say '<i>hence</i>'?" Yes, I had used the word 'hence' and I am actually quite fond of the word. I assumed everyone used the word 'hence' on a regular basis in order to introduce a logical conclusion. Mmm, apparently not. Suddenly I became quite aware of the level of 'hence-ness' in all my conversations.<br />
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In the past few weeks while designing my latest dog silhouette brooch I thought of my friend & couldn't help but be reminded of our 'hence' conversation. Even now, the word just makes me smile & I couldn't think of a better couple... 'hence' meets the dog silhouette. It is truly possible that no one will ever want to buy & wear a Hence Dog brooch, but I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to make this particular piece! Crazy, I know.<br />
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For now, you can find 'Hence Dog', 'Tricky Fox', 'Shock Horror' brooches at <a href="http://www.bowerbirdbazaar.com.au/">Bowerbird Bazaar Market, 28-30th October 2011</a>. Hope to see you there.<br />
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The first illustrated hoops I made had no wire on the back. In my mind, is was super easy to hang it from the little bolt at the top of the embroidery hoop. But then, I thought perhaps this would not suit everyone, so I added wire across the back. I took pride in making little notches in the wood for the wire to sit in, & carefully pulled the wire nice & tight so it would look neat & lovely. I patted myself on the back & smiled at how considerate I was to offer this hanging option. But then, only this week, I noticed that this straight wire on the back meant that the hoop could slip on nail/hook & end up looking all crooked. I did not like crooked at all. So, I began giving the wire some slack allowing the customer to bend it & make the hoop hang the way it was intended. Sadly, there was no back-patting at this point...the sloppy wire just didn't look nice.<br />
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Last night, I decided to use my favourite twine instead - yes, it costs more than wire, but hey, you are worth it! I may be biased, but the results are just lovely... the hoop hangs perfectly & the string fits in so well with the feel of the upcycled fabric. For now, I am giving myself a pat on the back....for now.<br />
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Here is also another illustrated plate... I still need to paint some little yellow footprints tonight. Oh yellow paint... I love yellow & after recently purchasing more paint, I couldnt help myself & ended up adding yellow painted details to ALL of my plate illustrations! I just couldnt stop. So much fun.<br />
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Life has been happily busy in the past month... New Gretel Girl brooches have been designed, made & are now sitting in some lovely Adelaide shops.... some are even pinned on your coats (thank you so much for buying my brooches!) A second series of brooches have been designed & are currently being made. These will be for sale at Bowerbird Bazaar.... yes, yes, yes... I have been doing my happy dance at the news of being accepted into Bowerbird Bazaar. With less than 4 weeks to go, I am pretty much spending every spare moment making, drawing, sewing, creating.</div>
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A couple of weeks ago I was reading a Frankie Magazine (*sigh* I love Frankie) and saw a ceramic plate decorating article by Pip from 'Meet Me at Mikes'. I was inspired and immediately bought a ceramic marker & started illustrating plates. The plates are dishwasher safe & would be quite happy either hanging on your wall or perhaps serving up your breakfast toast! I have to admit it has been quite lovely & challenging just free-drawing - I cant sketch an outline first, there is no eraser or delete button - I kind of just cross my fingers & see what happens. I love these plates. If they don't sell at Bowerbird, I will be quite happy to have at home!</div>
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I have continued to pursue illustrating cushion covers & when I cant find the right cushion cover in an op-shop, I am making my own by up-cycling curtains & tablecloths & tea towels. Isn't it nice that art can be functional too? Now Gretel Girl has something you can throw on your couch; something you can pin on your jacket; something you can serve cake on; and something to hang on your wall. What a busy month is has been... a very fulfilling, wonderful, messy, busy month & Im sure the next 4 weeks will just be a blur too. Will you be in Adelaide at end of October? Hopefully I will see you at <a href="http://www.bowerbirdbazaar.com.au/">Bowerbird Bazaar</a>. </div>
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</div>I had so many things to do today... both for Gretel Girl & for home... and dont get me wrong, I have made a start on many of those things (but it is possible that I finished none). On top of that I am doing a couple of custom portraits - these require a lot of stopping & starting in order to continually edit & ensure that the portrait actually ends up looking like the intended person! So during one of my breaks today, I may have accidentally started a new project just for fun. You know that wonderful rebellious feeling when you forget all the "I have to do..." and instead you just do something for fun?! Well, today, the 'Sophie Cushion' accidentally emerged from my hands as I explored painting freehand on fabric & then adding some sewing detail. The back of the cushion is a tea towel I picked up op-shopping & it was a wonderful excuse to use it. And now I must pay the price... I will play catch-up for the rest of the day... those wet clothes wont hang themselves on the line....Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-8740428361440317022011-08-18T15:23:00.004+09:302011-08-18T20:25:11.135+09:30A night at Vintage Carousel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-usmk-W2QFcA/Tkyl1Rp-_qI/AAAAAAAAAQA/iPGn9W0JKTM/s1600/exhibition+pics+04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-usmk-W2QFcA/Tkyl1Rp-_qI/AAAAAAAAAQA/iPGn9W0JKTM/s320/exhibition+pics+04.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jV2V3N5PJ1I/TkzWTgSWgWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/JBni-mEGAbc/s1600/exhibition+pics+08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jV2V3N5PJ1I/TkzWTgSWgWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/JBni-mEGAbc/s320/exhibition+pics+08.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7j8d68HdUvA/Tkylz8hljBI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2oqKZ4Jm9BQ/s1600/exhibition+pics+06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7j8d68HdUvA/Tkylz8hljBI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2oqKZ4Jm9BQ/s320/exhibition+pics+06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rain had drizzled all day and I crossed my fingers & toes that the clouds would part and allow a warm afternoon sun to drink up all the cold & dreariness. But the sky seemed to prefer the company of its cloudy blanket. Evening headed in with its wet, dark blueness - a shade of blue that I adore. Rach turned on all Vintage Carousel's lamps & a wonderful sunny glow met the night. Is there any better lighting than a lamp? The musicians stood under the verandah warming up their instruments & voices... I stood watching in awe of their talent. Wine was poured while trays of food appeared, and then suddenly it seemed that the night had began... dozens of people mingled around me, art work was sold, treasures from Vintage Carousel were purchased, everyone seemed happy to hang out with friends in the drizzle. Opening night was a success & I went home just overwhelmed by all the encouragement I had received... honoured by the fact people would part with their money in order to buy my work... and I was proud of myself for the journey I had travelled the past year. Gretel Girl was now one year old... what a wonderful birthday party she had. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all that have made the journey to see the exhibition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://salafestival.com/Details.aspx?showid=363">'Gretel Girl Rides the Carousel'</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://salafestival.com/Details.aspx?showid=363">at Vintage Carousel, 26 Hawker Street Bowden</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://salafestival.com/Details.aspx?showid=363">5th - 28th August 2011 </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-55471707147804358712011-07-28T17:25:00.000+09:302011-07-28T17:25:22.562+09:30Miss Meow likes to drum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gmoV8bvYcA/TjES_dU2xVI/AAAAAAAAAPs/6R0zuP0d5AA/s1600/Miss+Meow01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gmoV8bvYcA/TjES_dU2xVI/AAAAAAAAAPs/6R0zuP0d5AA/s200/Miss+Meow01.jpg" width="200" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PGgJjrwYYUI/TjETAW-X4yI/AAAAAAAAAPw/dvQrOf2lqX8/s1600/Miss+Meow02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PGgJjrwYYUI/TjETAW-X4yI/AAAAAAAAAPw/dvQrOf2lqX8/s200/Miss+Meow02.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
A couple of months ago I was having a particularly crappy day... I was tired & a little stressed & I struggled to feel positive about anything! Unwashed dishes, an empty toilet roll, a cat that meowed for food... all these things seemed to push me beyond my limit. It is very possible that there were also tears over those petty issues. Ridiculous, I know (did I mention I was quite tired & stressed?!) Anyway, I jumped in the car with my list of errands in hand, plugged in my ipod & grumpily hit 'Shuffle'.<br />
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And there it was.<br />
A song I hadn't heard for so long.<br />
The whole album is an absolute favourite for me.<br />
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How? oh how did my little ipod understand just what I needed at that moment!<br />
I turned up the volume and every bit of air within my car danced with the music of <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/two-shoes/id104828970">The Cat Empire</a>. As 'Sly' played I did my seated-driving-a-car-dance, I sang loud, and I drummed & drummed that steering wheel. Oh how I would love to be able to keep a beat (for longer than 9 seconds) and be a drummer in a band. But for now, I am sure that other motorists look at me with admiration for my awesome steering-wheel drumming talent!<br />
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Later that day, I decided that I needed to create an illustration in honour of The Cat Empire & their make-you-want-to-dance tunes. I tried several sketches of girls with cat's ears growing through their hair, cat headbands, or even cat's heads with a girl's body.<br />
Nothing seemed to work.<br />
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Then, on one fine Wednesday afternoon, I bumped into my friend, Jules.<br />
There she stood wearing a black coat with a fluffy, furry collar & on her head was the cutest furry cat ears headband! She looked adorable.<br />
"I must draw you" I said.<br />
And draw Jules I did.<br />
Thank you Jules.<br />
Thank you Cat Empire.<br />
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And here is your sneak peek for now - the rest will be revealed after next week's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250074781675527">exhibition</a>. I am feeling a little excited.Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-49847488278970563302011-07-25T21:04:00.000+09:302011-07-25T21:04:53.127+09:30Hey Presto?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkHnC_0JDmo/Ti1TUebPuKI/AAAAAAAAAPk/acpPeIhqOUY/s1600/Skipping+EFrame+02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkHnC_0JDmo/Ti1TUebPuKI/AAAAAAAAAPk/acpPeIhqOUY/s400/Skipping+EFrame+02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UA3uA8YsoeI/Ti1ThSrQraI/AAAAAAAAAPo/6C1k5XGqQno/s1600/jacket+run+jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UA3uA8YsoeI/Ti1ThSrQraI/AAAAAAAAAPo/6C1k5XGqQno/s400/jacket+run+jpg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">First comes the idea, then the sketching, then the scanning & photoshop-ing, and the colouring. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Then the printing & the reprinting for all the late night mistakes. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">There is the very important choice of fabrics & the wonderful op-shopping experience to acquire those fabrics. Then the marriage of an illustration & fabric. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">The addition o</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">f sewing detail is a subtle feature, but so important in my eyes & my favourite pieces always end up being those that are the most time-consuming! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">A hanging wire is attached to the hoop. Then, lastly the printed/sewn illustration can be stretched & fixed in the hoop. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Presto!.. (I know, a ridiculous word to use for such a detailed process) its done! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">I need to sew pretty details & contour lines tonight, but I am ever so tired... the thoughts of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250074781675527">Vintage Carousel</a> keep me going... Not long now.</span></span>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-8692241585578738082011-07-24T10:13:00.001+09:302011-07-24T10:14:15.816+09:30Love at first sight<div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aFfwrtFu5Fk/TitmY_u02MI/AAAAAAAAAPU/eEcpUAEJHeY/s1600/board02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aFfwrtFu5Fk/TitmY_u02MI/AAAAAAAAAPU/eEcpUAEJHeY/s200/board02.jpg" width="200" /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oVhAW9uXObA/Tithkwb-FFI/AAAAAAAAAPE/uKRoNMLAe1E/s200/IMG_3213.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EH7u_CC3cDs/TithmNBGGNI/AAAAAAAAAPI/lMBYmWYCILw/s1600/IMG_3214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EH7u_CC3cDs/TithmNBGGNI/AAAAAAAAAPI/lMBYmWYCILw/s200/IMG_3214.JPG" width="200" /></a></div> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yaZNfT3Op3o/Tithn0fzsLI/AAAAAAAAAPM/owmBky4C4yM/s1600/IMG_3215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yaZNfT3Op3o/Tithn0fzsLI/AAAAAAAAAPM/owmBky4C4yM/s200/IMG_3215.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">They lay leaning against a wall. A group of four... they looked like a family, bound together with 'Senior' overlooking and protecting his clan. I wanted them. The whole family. Without hesitation I took out my purse and paid their price...they became mine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Their blank wooden bodies would be the perfect canvas for my illustrations & despite many failures along the way, they have now begun to be transformed into something even more beautiful. The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250074781675527"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">exhibition</span></a> will be their unveiling but how will I ever let them go? I feel like a mother watching her babies grow up and leave the nest....</div></div>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-79726685615155233582011-07-03T22:04:00.002+09:302011-07-03T22:04:46.661+09:30Its not all roses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Just spent the last few hours working on a new piece for exhibition... its on this cool upcycled wood... Complete failure!!!... Oh my goodness!... its terrible. Mmm... right... late night disappointments are so much harder to swallow than middle-of-the-day disappointments... Onward I go, I guess....</span>Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5497871005972067317.post-29855672455177358962011-06-30T07:54:00.000+09:302011-06-30T07:54:58.709+09:30Matador & Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gqdBviY7ERQ/TgumGZpfZhI/AAAAAAAAAPA/4cn7A0galOQ/s1600/me-%2526-matador.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gqdBviY7ERQ/TgumGZpfZhI/AAAAAAAAAPA/4cn7A0galOQ/s320/me-%2526-matador.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For what seems like decades, we have had faulty lighting in our lounge, dining & kitchen. It is definitely on our To Do list for the (hopefully near) future, but rather than walk around in the evening with torches taped to our heads we use lamps. I am a big fan of the lamp and if I had the funds & spare power-outlets, I'd love to have the house full of them!<br />
Ever since the first day of watching Ugly Betty I have desperately wanted one... or a set of matador lamps! Oh my unquenchable addiction. On one occassion I found these beloved lamps for sale online... price was ok, the colour was perfect, they were a set - just like in Ugly Betty's lounge room. Sadly, the seller would not post to Australia. Tear.<br />
My search continues... but for now, this new little illustration will make its way to one of Gretel Girl's hoops & hang proudly on my wall.Tracy Chaplin is Gretel Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995734962065810547noreply@blogger.com1