There is never too much colourful pom-pom for little girl. More photos on flickr.
Finalist - Lethbridge Art Award
I'm very happy to announce that I have had a work selected as a finalist in 2013 Lethbridge 10000 Small-Scale Art Award. The work that I submitted is titled After Midnight (see details here). My drawing will be exhibited online only and available to purchase now. Winner announced Saturday 15 June from 6pm and the exhibition dates are 15 - 30 June at Lethbridge Gallery, 136 Latrobe Terrace, Brisbane. The $10,000 prize money includes the gallery's acquisition of the work.
New website and Winter Sale up to 60%
► New website layout + New portfolio www.designani.com
► Crazy Winter Sale in my shop, up to 60% - Original Art $30-$50, iphone case $10, art print $10 www.ollanani.etsy.com
Little Thailand
► Pic 02. Some Tshirt DIY CropTop
► Pic 03. Experiment with abstract painting lately
► Pic 04. Beautiful view from my work desk - dailyjob
► Pic 05. New version of Grainstore cafe website is now up and running. Designed by me via Brand-works. Painting background by me.
► How about you? Any new stories? :D xx
Inspiration: 40 Artist Studios Part 3
Megan Morton: Science of Styling
I've admired Megan Morton's work for a long time. She is one of Australian prolific stylist, works with atmospheres and interior. She's been featured in the pages of Vogue Living, Inside Out and In Style and on the covers of international publications; Elle Decortation UK and Vanity Fair. I was very excited that I had the chance to attend one of her Melbourne Roadshow program: Science of Styling Masterclass yesterday at Small Giant.
Here a few quotes from her presentation that I really likes and and would like to share:
"I am going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life." Elsie de Wolfe
"No amount of money can buy you style. It's just instinctive. You can't try to be somebody you're not; that's not style." Iris Aprel
"The best stylist don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."
There are fun courses being run each day this week by a host of Australian talents. Visit The School website for the program, be quick because all are booking out fast.
Photographed by me for Melbartdiary.com
Portrait: Mao
Goodbye Mao - my Japanese friend SUPERBAKER, I might see you again in State. We met last year in Japan and She's been living in Australia for 5month. We're having so much fun! I'm gonna miss her! She's traveling through Asia until the next couple of month. Follow her adventure on her blog - Onetravelingdress.
Identity for The Grain Store
I'm excited to share new branding work for The Grain Store Cafe & Dining, the latest cafe in 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. I designed the logo & stationary to be elegant and hand-drawing style. In addition, I also did four painting for their private dining room and screen printed the cushion covers. Special thanks to Michael & Elena Tan, creative director of Brand-works for always give me the greatest opportunity to work on their best projects. The Grain Store is now open 7days/ week for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch from 7am-5pm (Monday-Friday) and 8.30am-5pm (Sat-Sun). View the menu here and Like their facebook.
Painting in progress
Painting in progress part 01
How I spent my Easter Holidays? I locked myself in my art studio to focus on completing those painting. Four commissioned painting for upcoming beautiful new Cafe & Dining in Melbourne. I'm pleased with how those pieces turned out. Almost done, I need to get my sleep schedule back on track :)
In the studio
Cafe: Slowpoke
SLOWPOKE ESPRESSO. 157 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 | phone. +61 3 9942 7813
Opening Hours. Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm | Sat - Sun 8am -5pm
Categories. Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee | Price range. $$ - $5 - $25
Menu. Avocado mash, Grilled croissant with jamon, Baked beans with feta on sourdough, Ginger beer
Others. Gluten-Free Friendly | Free Wi-Fi | Outdoor Seating | Takeaway | Street Parking | Eftpos | Wine
Comment. Beautiful interior, quiet noise level, great breakfast options, yum hot chocolate.
More review via Urbanspoon | Photography © Nani P 2013
I don't often go to Fitzroy side but I am really glad I went this morning and attended the artist talk: Beci Orpin about her happiness via Melbourne Creative Morning. Inspiring and talented illustrator! After the talk, me and my friend went for brunch at one of favourite locals, Slowpoke. Melbourne-based French designer Anne-Sophie Poirier aka Sasufi has designed the interior of this cafe with a very limited budget and has been shortlisted for the Australian Interior Design Awards 2012. Poirier made use of offcuts from local furniture makers who use recycled timbers to decorate a 12 meter long wall in the cafe. Read the full review via Broadsheet.
A Better Blogger
I'm gonna try to update my blog regularly. I got a thousand pictures from my art daily adventures, cafe review, and Melbourne snapshot which I should share those with you. I keep promised myself to write more since last year. One of my big goals this year is to make this blog more interactive and informative. I'm going to tackle my procrastination problem this year.
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Sneak Peek
I have been working on a new graphic identity for my friends' latest project. The lovely couple behind this project charms me with their concept of creating fun/ enviroment-friendly kids educational products. Both of them graduated with degree in Industrial Design. The guy just finished his Masters of Design Anthropology last year. What a talented couple! I also got the opportunity to create an illustration for their product packaging. The above image was only 1/4 drawing from the final illustration. Yes, There will be more magical scene on that playground...
New Mural: Collins St
► OPEN NOW: Roll'd - 357 Collins St, Melbourne. Entry via Flinders Ln. Like their facebook page
► Website updated! I added more pictures of this mural here www.designani.com/Mural-2013
Commissioned Mural for newest store: RollD Fresh Vietnamese Restaurant at Collins St, Melbourne. The theme of this installation is 'Lotus The mural include drawings in outlines and greeting in Vietnamese: Welcome = chào mừng bạn!
Commissioned: Anthony
► Commissioned Portrait for my fun crazy friend, Anthony. He asked me to draw him as his dog -self-portrait- with all his favourite items: a cute Hawaiian shirt, a fancy straw hat, a beautiful mask brooch, and bluish beach scene. No doubt, this is one of my favourite commission drawing so far!!
► If you are interested in me creating a personal drawing for you, of your friends, animals or your loved ones, more details here.
Resto: Newmarket Hotel St Kilda
NEWMARKET HOTEL. 34 Inkerman St, St Kilda, VIC 3182 | phone. +61 3 9537 1777
★★★★☆ Website | Facebook | Twitter
Opening Hours. Mon - Sun 12.00 - 1.00 (Lunch / Dinner)
Categories. Latin American, Mexican, Bar, Gastropub
Price range. $$$ - $5 - $75
Menu. Soft Tacos, Wood Oven Rostisseria, Wood BBQ Meats, Market Fish, Market Salads, Desserts
Others. Gluten-Free Friendly | Vegetarian Menu | Outdoor Dining | Alcohol Full Bar | Street Parking | Eftpos | Outdoor Smoking Area | No Takeaway
Comment. Trendy place, informative staff, delicious pork.
More review via Urbanspoon | Photography © Nani P 2013
Updated
►Website updated! three new works uploaded at www.designani.com
►New-work: Mural 2013 for RollD
►New-work: Commissioned Painting
►New-work: 15 Vietnamese Posters
Illustrator Australia Awards 2013
Won a Silver Illustrator Australia Awards 2013 for cover art Ayahmu Bulan, Engkau Matahari. Thanks for all the supports.
Aoi
Ao (hiragana あお; kanji 青; adjective form aoi (青い?)) is a Japanese color word that includes what English-speakers would call BLUE.
People from other continents are enjoying summer here. St Kilda Beach, Melbourne.
Studio Talk
It's a mess in my studio. I avoid using the word busy after read this article The Busy Trap. Time is clicking fast, dont want to waste my time.
Albert Park Lake
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes (butdoesitfloat). I have a relationship with this space, Albert Park Lake, Melbourne. Here's a place where I spent my morning for jogging. Its difficult to resist not stoping my step to take some pictures. Those beauty bring me happiness, relaxing my eyes from busy metropolitan views.
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