RATHENART DESIGNS "NOCTURNAL BLOOM" LAUNCH

About a year ago, i had a dream. The dream was to merge art and fashion together to create a clothing range. Inspired by my grandmother who was an amazing seamstress and creative person, i thought i would add another dream to my list of things i would love to accomplish.

Problem. I never learnt how to sew as when my grandma was sewing, i would do art and craft activities and paint. She always inspired me to do my best and follow my dreams, so i decided to take a chance and go for it.

Last night i launched my fashion label Rathenart Designs with my first collection "Nocturnal Bloom".
Having learnt to sew six weeks ago, i followed my heart and believed in my talents. I am proud (and very emotional) of what i achieved and can now say that there is no looking back.

www.rathenart.com

"The Witching Owl" Solo Exhibition - Cafe Le Chat & All That Jazz

"The Witching Owl"

Cafe Le Chat & All That Jazz- Campbelltown, Sydney

Exhibition 11th June - 22nd July 2011

A quick-list of Owl symbolic meanings:

   

Wisdom

Mystery

 Transition

 Messages

 Intelligence

Mysticism

Protection

 Secrets

With these ideas in mind, I am again blessed with my third Solo Exhibition - "The Witching Owl".  It has been a long time since i have last blogged and let you know what has been happening. Although i continually paint and create art, i have been a lazy bugger when it comes to posting and sharing.

"The Witching Owl" is a playful description for my nocturnal painting hours and for when creativity sparks.  In this exhibition i have tried to push the boundaries in terms of variety of style, materials and technique yet keep the same subject matter. For those of my friends unable to see my new show i have attached a selected few images from the exhibition as well as some of the late, late, late, did i say late, nights of work in progress.

 

Until next time..........

Cheers Rebecca

 

 

 





INSPIRATIONS

Its been a long time so i thought i would blog about Art and Artists that inspire Me............

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

Del Kathryn Barton is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading figurative painters of her generation. Barton was awarded The 2008 Archibald Prize for a self-portrait with her children, and was finalist in 2007. The Archibald Prize is Australia's most prestigious portrait painting awards. Simple put. I think she is ACE.

 

 

 

JOSH YELDHAM

Joshua Yeldham’s work explores a spiritual connection and journey into the Australian landscape. In the past we saw the artist draw deeply on his experiences in the remote desert landscape in his highly regarded series Solitude’s Bride and later, Bird Nest Diaries. His latest work takes us into a new landscape, the Hawkesbury River. His work is subjective, tactile, expressive and WOW.

 

Enough for today more exciting inspiration artists next time. Hope all are well in the Blog world.

Rebecca xoxoxoxoxo

Time To Start Something New

"Tribal Possession" (complete triptych)

"Tribal Possession II"

"Tribal Possession"

I have bubba in one hand so please forgive me if there are mistakes in this blog. It will be short and sweet and i think the photos will say it all. I finally finished my commission work. Yeah baby. And as the title suggests, time to start something new. The measurements for these artworks are "Tribal Possession" 92cm x 92cm, "Tribal Possession II" 2 x 61cm x 92cm and as a complete triptych 214cm x 92 cm.

Cheers Rebecca xoxo

I AM BACK

Back from the brink, or so they say. Although i have not posted in a long time, i have been regularly keeping track and reading amazing artistic blogs and keeping connected. Over the past couple of months my bubba boy has laughed, snorted, rolled, bounced and nearly sat up. All at the tender age of five months. As well as looking after my little man i have been slowly finishing my commission work. You know the work that never ends.

I have posted a few images of the work and as you can see from past blogs it is may i say nearly finished. Just lots and lots and lots and lots, did i say lots of dots to go. Can not wait to finish it as it is over two metres in length.

Hope all are well in blog world.

Till next time

Rebecca xo

Still Painting

My Girl Gizmo

Just a quick message to say that i am trying really hard to maintain my blog although taking care of a eight week old baby takes up much of my life. I am however blessed with small breaks in the day and especially late at night that i can still paint. I will continue to show more progress as time goes by. I have added a picture of my baby girl Gizmo as entries with images always look better.

Have a great night,

Cheers Rebecca xoxoxoxo

Getting Back Into The Swing of Things

My Messy Artroom

No Room To Move

Need To Stop Buying Supplies

"Tribal Possession"

"Tribal Possession" Extention Work

I think i am back..... Back to a creative being having experienced the most amazing beginning adventure as a mother. My bubba boy is only eight weeks old but is already sleeping through the night. He MUST take after me, I love my sleep. So due to having more sleep and a wonderful little boy who really never cries except for food and changing of bottom i have been able to slowly, i mean slowly start to paint again.

I have had a commission work to complete for the past four months but having been extremely sick during my pregnancy i was unable to complete it so i started it three days ago.

As you can see from my photos the commission is an extension of "Tribal Possessions". The buyer needed an extra 2 metres to complete his wall. I will continue to post the progress. I have also posted images of my art room. You can see the mess created during my hibernation away from painting compared to the photos shared last year. One thing at a time though. Can easily shut the door!

Hope all are well, till next time....

Rebecca xoxoxoxoxoxox