Paula Mills Art

Me sharing some skills. Photo's by Aim Aris Magdalena Franco  from Unleash Creative Photo by Jody of @lemonrhodes on instagram Amazing cakes and treats from In A World Of Cake . I stepped out of my comfort zone over the weekend, did some teaching and loved it! The Paperlicious workshop hosted by Unleash Creative was a very successful event. The venue was All Press Studio , a beautiful open, loft style space in Colingwood, Melbourne. The most amazing cakes and treats were available for us to enjoy from In A World of Cake - there was even edible paper! The highlight for me was being able to share what I have learnt about watercolours and drawing, encouraging people to let go and enjoy the creative process - the results were wonderful! The lovely photos posted here were all taken by Aim Aris unless otherwise stated. The workshop was featured on lenzo.com.au too where you can find out more about the colourful whole day.

I am very excited about being asked by Unleash Creative to run a water colour workshop in Melbourne on Saturday the 11th of July 2015. I will be alongside collage artist, Pete Cromer and illustrator Kate Pullen who will each be running their own workshops, all under the banner of Paperlecious.  It is going to be one brilliant, creative day! Pop over to Unleash Creative to get all the details. Tickets are limited. Photographs of me, in my home studio taken by Sallyanne Hartnell.

Pack of 6 recycled cards for $22 - from our etsy shop We have just listed these brand new Christmas cards in our etsy shop they will also be available on hardtofind.com.au  very soon. Only 6 weeks till Christmas, wow! These cards are printed locally in Melbourne by a small family run business, on recycled card with vegetable based inks. Shop local and support small businesses this Christmas xxx

I could spend hours loosing my self in a world of colour and ink in my studio making happy abstract messy paintings.  Here are some pieces I  have been working on. These pieces will eventually make their way to our etys shop as archival quality art prints but I am just too busy having fun with my brushes right now!

We are super duper excited about our A3 size posters ! These are of original pen and ink drawing done by myself, Paula Mills. The A3 posters are printed on a high quality, recycled, matt paper using vegetable based inks. The actual artwork measures 420mm x 297mm.(16.5x11.7 inches) and fits perfectly into the Ikea Ribba 40x50 cm frame plus mount (as pictured in first shot). There are six designs to choose from in the poster range .  We do a bigger print run on the posters therefore we are able to offer them at a brilliant price! YAY!

I think one of the challenges of an artist or illustrator is working out your own 'personal style'.  Finding a style that feels comfortable and that comes easily, is quite a challenge. Then, just when you feel you are settling into something which you can claim as your own  - wham! A whole new direction comes along! I suppose it is good to embrace change and never stagnate. I do love a bit of diversity. I have been very inspired by all the bright colours, clean geometric shapes and graphics that are around at the moment. (Check out Marimekko's website for a big dose of bright poppy graphics - amazing!) While I have always been drawn to colour and pattern, have dabbled with a bit of collage and abstract work, I will admit that these four pieces of work are quite different to anything else I have done...but I am still happy for them to sit amongst the rest of the Sweet William creations because at the end of the day they are still unique to me. I hope you enjoy...

I got my water colour paints out and had a lovely time doodling some pretty backgrounds, creating patterns and working in all sorts of colours. I love the Windsor and Newton Cotman water colour palette that I picked up on my trip to the UK. I use a variety of brushes and am happiest with a large long haired brush and working quite loosely. Lots of fun!

maria walker misato suzuki Ali McNabney-Stevens Ryoko Ishii Sally King Benedict and saatchionline.com below Wow I am feeling so inspired by all the amazing artist out there! I have spent a bit of time looking at work I love on Pinterest this morning and I now have the urge to get my inks and paints out....here are few that have caught my eye recently. (all links to images can be found here )