It is inevitable that in the next three weeks, I will find myself trapped in a unbearably long checkout line with my six rolls of gift wrap, shopping basket of ‘stocking stuffers’ and a box set of American Chopper for the Lad that no staff member will be able to find the discs for. Someone will begin to cry. It will probably be me.
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Almost all of Indie’s interests have been generated initially from a movie or computer game, but they have all managed to tap into other areas of expression and interest for him. They’ve resonated with him in a way nothing else has, and enriched so many other aspects of creativity.
A long time ago, with the help of our then-puppy, Bree scooped out a ‘dino pit’ directly at the base of the back steps. It was perfect for use as a dinosaur waterhole and, better yet, trapping anyone who forgot to mind their step when venturing out the back door. And from that idea, a garden was formed..,
There’s inspiration to be found in the everyday. There’s beauty in the mundane. This is West Auckland street photography – urban rural style. And a shot at some exercise. If I’m lucky.
I’m not normally a fan of jumping on social media bandwagons (unless it involves Whittakers chocolate), but this is a cause worth freebie-ing for…
All has been quiet on the IMD front lately, though for good reason. Although I’m sure the chirping crickets and tumbleweeds have sorely missed my ramblings. I’m currently working on a website for a local artist who has exhibited throughout New Zealand with her thought-provoking work (hint: Her latest project involves collecting blankets for needy children. […]
There’s a window of time – before the grey haze settles like an unwelcome weight against one’s chest- when Winter is beautiful. When it’s not yet cold enough to merit 15 layers of thermal underwear. When the early morning frosts are more novelty than nuisance. When the skeletal structure of trees becomes the latest source of design inspiration.
The majority of my graphic design work has, thus far, erred on the side of cute and whimsical. I enjoy creating these graphics – not because “cute” is my personal style, but because it’s not.
As well as a great opportunity to dust off the DSLR and photograph the kids chasing each other amid the last of the autumn, today’s park outing provided an inspiration for some random fun with Photoshop.
Opening Photoshop and mucking around with various brushes and overlay effects until I finally scrape together something half-way presentable is akin to a monkey smacking away at the keys of a typewriter until it eventually flukes a proper word or two, isn’t it?
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I leave my desk for five minutes and come back to this? These two like to hang around my work space, offering advice while I’m testing out website layouts. I have an inkling that they’re trying to get me to take them on as paid staff. Good luck kitties – I’m not getting […]
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Despite our reassurances that she’d still be the same height on the 4th as she was on the 3rd, the Bug took the notion of suddenly becoming a ‘big’ five year old a little too literally…
The Lily Bug: I wish I was the sun so I could shine brightly. Me: Aww you’re so cute! The Lily Bug: Then I’d turn myself up really high… So everyone can burn. *cackles manically* She said that. I kid you not. My sweet lovely loving (most of the time ;)) little Bug uttered those […]
Contrary to what medical professionals may tell you, the best cure for alien impregnation (or ‘stomach bug’ if that’s what you chose to call it) is not plenty of fluids and bed rest, but plenty of fluids, loads of sand, a good smather of sunblock, and a spot of sunshine if you can happen to find some.