sorry for my absence

sorry i've been inactive for some time. i started back at school a month ago and have been trying to get my head around the next few months ahead. i will be posting new information soon, i've just been a bit of a jumbled mess these past few weeks, what with new briefs, catching up with school mates, recovering after catching up with school mates. back on trach soon, i promise. hope you're all well, creative and inspired.

MINTD. New online maker's community

MINTD is a fresh new Australian based makers buying/selling online community. Much like etsy.com, MINTD is a place where crative types can open their own store from none to little cost and sell their goods, be it jewellery, fashion, art etc...

It's only a few months old but already have a few great names on board, plus a whole stack of fresh new talent, and the interest from buyers is booming.

if you're making, but having trouble selling due to not finding the right shop to house your wares, or not wanting the hassle of keeping tabs on your consignment stock, or if you're looking for something extra special to buy, give MINTD a looksee.

Easy Being Green Art Comp.

WIN $2000!!!

Australian company 'Easy Being Green' is an active group working to fight climate change. They promote and sell products for businesses and homes that can help reduce water and energy waste and CO2 pollution. They are currently running an art competition with the aim to promote their products. Visit their site Easy Being Green for more information.

Ela Bauer

I highly reccomend visiting Ela's site for some visual candy and a nice synopsis of her work process and ideas....
Ela Bauer

Art Almanac (Australia)

You know you're meant to read it, but never get round to buying a copy? Well, Art Almanac is on line so you can log on and have a have a squizz at what's on in the gallery world. Its an invaluable guide to the current goings on in the art world on your doorstep.

New Directions in Jewellery: v. 2

New Directions in Jewellery: v. 2

Recently out, retailing in shops for about $80(aud), and around $60(aud) from Amazon (not including postage mind you). A good source of inspiration and information as to what's going on in the world of contemporary jewellery and small object making. Featuring both veteran and new comers from all over the globe, this book is a great visual resource guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing.

Cool Carvings

Peter Goldlust

Among many other projects and mediums, mixed media artist Peter Goldlust carves crayons.


Artists Diem Chau also carves crayons, and this amazing little girl pencil tip...


...and then there's these crazy Japanese carvers Mizuta Tasogare and Kato Jado...don't question, just admire...

lorena barrezueta

Lorena Barrezueta's 'Gourmet Collection', takes various alluminium forms and translates them into porcelain. "Through material substitution and surface treatement, these ubiquitous forms are ironically accepted as part of the formal table setting."