Paula Mills Art

Brand new archival art print, available in many sizes from our online shop here  or through the The Store here . This is a painting I did in acrylic paint on canvas of native Australian flowers called Waratahs, they are solid, strong and beautiful, they come in a range of colours, often red. I decided to use a softer, delicate pastel palette for the painting to juxtapose the solid strength of the flower. I thoroughly enjoyed painting this and hopefully others can enjoy it now too!

Clockwise:  Pale Mountain Journey print from $15; Camille Colouring in book $10; Wrapping Paper Pack $9; Sweet William mixed paper pack wonderful lucky dip $15; Miniature Camille in her match box home $16. Free shipping in Australia.  How is your Christmas shopping going? If you need a little help and you live in Australia you have until Monday the 15th of December to get your orders in.  Unfortunately it may be a little late for international orders but of course you may still do some online shopping! Good luck with it all.

My peonies at home on instagram Painted Peony available in our Etsy shop From my Instagram feed There is something about Peonies that just make me go weak at the knees... I think they are the most beautiful flower! I recently bought a big bunch for my home which led to a few instagram shots which led to another Peony illustration joining the other Sweet William Peony illustrations. I apologise, I seem to be besotted!

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...

My mini mineral collection I am loving all things crystal and minral at the moment as well as coloured glass. I think it brings out the kid in us - looking for treasures in the earth...At my local farmers market the other day I bought a few little mineral rocks from a scratch patch bowl  - such fun and they have made an instant mini collection. All links to these images can be found in my pinterest likes here or in a pinterest board here . Link with love. P x

We are so excited to offer this brand new product!  These wonderful postcards, featuring Sweet William illustrations, are printed on real birch wood. Each card measures 105mmx147mm, has rounded corners and a space on the back for your own message. The cards, with their amazing birch wood texture, make special little artworks in their own right. We have 6 wooden postcard designs to choose from with a special price if you purchase all 6 together.   We offer free shipping with in Australia. Enjoy! The postcards are up for sale in our etsy shop here .

I do love a bit of pink! All links to these beautiful images can be found in my 'inspiration board' on Pinterest .

Dear lovely blog readers. Shelley and I have had a wonderful year with Sweet William - we have been flattered by some great features, our online sales and markets have been amazing and we have thoroughly enjoyed all the positive support. Sweet William started as a small creative outlet for the two of us and we are proud of how it has grown into a something that enables us to keep being creative and passionate about what we do. We are taking a break from now until the 10th of January. ( I am going camping with my family and Shelley is finishing off her house!) We wish everyone a blessed and creative Christmas and all the very best for 2012. Here are some shots of my lounge room in all it's pink and silver hand made Christmas glory! Paula x