May
14
On 21 July 2013, Elephant Parade will return to the UK for a 375-day tour sponsored by intu, owner of some of the UK’s best shopping centres. From Glasgow to London, Manchester to Nottingham, intu will be bringing the 100-strong elephant herd to over half the UK population in 14 locations, making it the longest-running Elephant [...]
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Apr
21
After 3 weeks of painting solidly everyday, Kiku is finally finished and on her way to the UK ( but not before a quick spray coat of gloss varnish at the factory). I have to thank the team at Elephant Parade for all their amazing support and encouragement – they have been really wonderful to [...]
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Mar
31
I thought it may be fun for you to see the progress of Kiku for the 2013 Elephant Parade UK Tour. It has been quite a challenge as not only is it the biggest thing I’ve painted (about 10 sqm), it’s also my first time painting a 3D object. Don’t forget to check my Facebook [...]
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Jan
19
I have collaborating with CAP Studio here in Chiang Mai on a small collection of etchings which are based on some of my blue and white ink sketches. I haven’t printed since high school so it has been a challenge of patience re-learning again. It is a very time consuming process involving various steps of [...]
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Oct
28
I have recently started ceramics classes here in Chiang Mai at In Clay Studios and I am loving it!! It’s been a lesson in patience and discipline for me working on the ‘other side of the fence’. Normally, I just decorate the ceramics but I had no idea the amount of work (and love) which goes into [...]
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Oct
03
Chiang Mai loves it’s flowers. We have an annual flower parade, several botanical gardens and the Royal Flora Expo. The climate up here in Northern Thailand is perfect for growing a wide variety of tropical flowers especially orchids. Across the road from my studio is JJ Markets where they sell a wide variety of orchids. Flowers are a constant [...]
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Mar
15
It’s a sanctuary of calm and beauty here in the studio this week. I am working on a new range with Siamese Fish. I love their striking beauty, dramatic colours and most of all their tails and fins. Reminds of you fabric, doesn’t it?
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Mar
12
Last weekend, M and I were invited to attend the Grand Opening Party of Chiang Mai’s newest boutique hotel 137 Pillars House. The dress code was Modern Oriental (blue or white) with hat or head dress. Of course, I wanted to make an ‘entrance’ didn’t I? Inspired by this fabulous headpiece I found via Pinterest, [...]
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Feb
20
I’ve filming and editing for the past 3 days – I think I have goggly eyes now! It’s been great working with my filmmaker Nate and learning more about filming. I must admit I get bored easily so there is a lot of time spent waiting around setting up shots, getting the light right etc. [...]
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