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.… Read More
A long time ago, with the help of our dog, 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.
Until one day, having grown tired of watching visitors fall into the trap, I picked up the spade, marked out a circle (or thereabouts) in the grass, and began to dig.… Read More
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.… Read More
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…… Read More
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 … Read More
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.… Read More
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.… Read More
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.… Read More
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? … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
We love our usual local West Auckland playground with its large reserve and native bush area, but it’s always way more fun to stumble across ones we’ve never been to before. … Read More
The kids had a friend over today and they spent much of it busy playing and ignoring me completely (except for when I was required to mop tears or wipe mud from feet). Initially, I had this plan to spend … Read More
I don’t want to blog about my supermarket misadventures – I don’t want to be that tedious. But if we’re going to be honest here, I have been driven bat shit crazy and I have to get this off my … Read More
Looks like they’re painting Christmas colours to me! Or as the Lad suggests, Zombie brain splatter patterns!… Read More
Cornflour, water, and food colouring make for the BEST messy play material! Easier to clean up than mud, and nowhere near as smelly.
Inappropriate laughing fits have become the bane of my existance over the years. They always seem to strike at the worst possible moments, and land me in a world of trouble. Sometimes, they’ve even managed to cause rifts between myself and extended family members.… Read More