Thanks so much for making this giveaway a fun one! Richard helped me pick out the winner names from a hat:)

I will get in touch with you both shortly for your free art prints!

Two good news to share! First news…I’m continuing my horoscope series, so 7 more to go:) Here’s my latest illustration of Virgo Mo with lavender-lilac hair.

A bit about Virgo Mo:

She is hard working and organised, a true perfectionist at heart! Gifted with a creative flair, she enjoys creating and surrounding herself with pretty things. Even though she is naturally shy, her gentle charm and wit makes her a loyal friend to keep!

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Second news to share…I’m doing a GIVEAWAY! You can win this Virgo Mo art print or one of my Little Mo 5×5 art prints (your choice). Leave a comment and tell me your star sign and suggest a hair colour for my next Horoscope Mo!

I’ll pick a winner (by random) after the weekend, and send you your FREE art print.

To share the Mo love around, just share this link with your friends. As you can see, there are a few shiny “share” buttons that I’ve added to my blog posts down below….so feel free to use the buttons! Cheers for spreading the Mo love and good luck!

Painted with acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper.

Similar to my Spring bunnies, this is an original painting of my shy baby bunnies peeking out from an autumn bush.

I plan on doing 2 more in winter and summer to complete the shy bunny series.

Hide and Seek Bunnies in Autumn is available to purchase in my shop. Enjoy!

I’ve added two new brooches in my shop: Tiger Mo glass brooch and Bear Mo glass brooch.

I like wearing headbands, mostly it’s to keep my curly hair in order. I’m also trying to grow my hair out which can be very tedious and frustrating. Some days I just want to cover my whole head with a sack or take down all the mirrors in my house.

Little Mo on the other hand, has nice hair everyday and looks good in her animal headbands. I am jealous…

Painted with Acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper.

I painted this piece while drinking a tea blend called Marco Polo and listening to Collapse Under The Empire.

This painting is of course inspired by my love for tea drinking. The idea came about from a random sketching session with Niina during our last shop shift. She was the one who suggested I draw a chicken teapot..which sounded crazy at first, but the idea grew on me and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So chicken + tea = cute chicken teapot!

Before I met my Welsh husband, I was hardly crazy about tea. Once we started dating, I realised how much tea he consumed. I also learned quickly that he MUST have his morning ritual of tea + milk + toast or I would suffer the wrath of a grumpy bear! In fact, his whole family drinks tea around the clock, which is probably a very British thing.

Over the years we have sampled and bought various tea. One of our favourite things to do is to brew a pot of tea after dinner and sit down and unwind. I usually take mine black, without any sugar or milk.

So to all the tea lovers out there including Niina, this piece is for you. Here’s to lots of happy tea drinking!

Stay For Tea is available to purchase in my shop. Pop it in a 5×7 frame and enjoy your original cuppa:)

A new painting from me. Painted with acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper

Well that’s two paintings this weekend! Can you tell how much fun I’m having with my new medium?

This is a sweet piece, shy baby bunnies peeking out from a spring bush. I like the softness to it and it’s quite different from my usual digital colouring style. I think once in awhile, it’s nice to try something different!

Hide and Seek Bunnies is available to purchase in my shop. I eagerly await for my first customer!

This weekend I had the urge to paint…so I picked up some supplies from the art shop and came back home like a kid with a new toy.

I’ve forgotten what a calming experience painting can bring. I also feel like I have to be more focused than I normally am, because mistakes are hard to hide! But the beauty of painting, it’s so organic and real that even mistakes can add a touch of originality to it.

Lately I’ve been contemplating on doing some original paintings of Little Mo and her friends and sell them as they are. Uniquely one off paintings. Let me know your thoughts…and if it’s something you’d like to see more of?

Currently painting and listening to Paper Moon

Two of my favourite things.

I’m so glad my colleague friend took me to Abhi’s Bakery in Fremantle. The shop is filled with the most delicious aroma of homemade bread and pastries!

I had a bit of trouble deciding on what to buy so I bought a loaf of Wholemeal Five Seed; which is packed with sunflower seed, kibbled rye, linseed, crushed soy and crushed wheat. I also bought an orange poppy seed gluten-free cake and a polenta and sultana loaf (which did not survive the trip home for photo taking).

Later on in the day, I wrapped up some orders for my lovely customers.

These orders are extra special because all proceeds from the sale will be donated to my friend Julie-Ann Twigg who was involved in a horrific plane crash. Julie-Ann is currently in intensive care and sadly her daughter Jacinda and the pilot did not survive.

I’m acquainted with Julie-Ann through Etsy and blogging, and she has always been very supportive of my art and business. When I first heard the news, it affected me deeply and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Luckily I am comforted by those who know Julie-Ann and everyone has rallied on in support by organising a treasury sale.

You can also donate to the Twigg Family Appeal at any National Australia Bank branch or see the Hindmarsh Shire website for direct deposit details.

Please support generously and keep Julie’s family and the pilot’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Love and blessings to you all. xoxo

Two months ago..or actually on the day that I was flying out for my trip, the postie arrived with a present. A copy of the Homespun Blue Issue magazine. I had a quick flick through it and saw my art print in the magazine. I remembered doing a little dance in the living room because it was such a nice surprise!

I finally got around to reading the magazine today and I adore the blue theme. If you like sewing, quilting and knitting, then this magazine is a must-have on your shelf. It’s filled with crafty projects for all ages.

Here is my Little Mo and Twigs art print, featured alongside an array of pretty bluebird goodies.

Thank you Homespun for featuring my art and sending me a copy of your awesome magazine! xoxo

This weekend I finished up a crate of Little Mo goodies, ready to be delivered to the Montage Pop-Up Shop. I’m so excited, 3 more days to go!

I also spent a few hours cutting up price tags from old card stock for my Little Mo jewellery…only to realise that I could have bought ready made tags at Officeworks!

I think I’m satisfied with my overall packaging, it looks minimal and natural like how I want it to be. But maybe you can let me know your feedback, do you think it works with my art?

I find that it can be a challenge trying to run my business as environmentally friendly as possible. Whilst I’m passionate about the cause, I’m also limited to the choice of materials that I can use for my stationery and gift range. Usually I have to think twice before introducing a new product in my shop. I have to find the right materials to use, preferably sustainable and recycled. When it comes to packaging, I also have to avoid fancy packaging, plastics and extra paper materials.

In saying that, this has led me to hoarding a nice collection of stamps! They’ve proven to be my best friends for all my eco packaging needs, particularly my Little Mo shop orders. Some of these stamps were bought at flea markets, holidays trips or given to me by lovely friends from snail mail packages. I love each and every stamp!