We are all working really hard to get ready for the inaugural Southside Art Market. Over the past couple of Mondays I have introduced you to some of the artists that will be showing their work besides me. Here are the links to their stories;
But there will be many more. I will be there too, showing mixed media pieces and screen printed items. Hope to see you on 20 November at Morningside School of Arts, Cnr of Wynnum and Thynne Rd, Morningside.
paperlove course continued with words, but I have kept on making collages.
Can you please introduce yourself?
My name is Debra Bryant, I am a mum to two very active boys, wife to a very supportive husband, art teacher, artist and business owner and Creative Director of Tiny Art, Morningside based art school for children aged 2-12. Our local school is dedicated to helping kids learn, play and express themselves through art. Tiny Art has been running over 5 years and is ideal for kids with big imaginations keen to discover the world of art in a fun and unique environment. I’m very fortunate to work with a team of talented artists and teachers sharing skills and ideas with children. I’m very passionate about introducing art to children from an early age as I believe that it can develop their confidence, problem-solving skills and fine motor skills and give them a developmental head start physically, emotionally and intellectually.
What is your medium and the kind of art you make?
I enjoy dabbling in all types of art making, but I especially love screen printing and collage on paper and canvas using my own painted textured papers. I love art nouveau, art deco, lead lighting, stained glass, mosaics and at the moment I am obsessed with birds and flowers.
Where do you find your inspiration?
When I plan and prepare projects and lessons for our students’ classes, workshops and art parties I find that I am inspired to start creating my own artworks from research, investigation and practice.
Can you give us an exercise that helps you either warm up, loosen up, get unstuck or has a wonderful memory?
I really enjoy going to cycle class or going for a run, I go on autopilot and this is when creative ideas start popping in my head.
You can find Deb Bryant here:
https://www.facebook.com/tinyart
https://au.pinterest.com/tinyartists
https://www.instagram.com/tinyartdeb
email: deb@tinyart.com.au
as a present to myself, I have signed on to Rachel Hazels e-course Paperlove. I am thoroughly enjoying myself with the different exercises and looking at other students work. Last week was all about collage. Of course she told us to practice a lot. So this month I am challenging myself to incorporate collage into my 15 minutes of drawing.
sometimes you need a break, but we are back with card 38. No paint, no print, just paper. And glue and a craft knife. #52weeksofcardmaking and a little video instruction on facebook.com/renateandtheanthouse
Monday I introduced you to Debra Hood, a wonderful Brisbane artist and the brains behind the Southside Art Market. My Monday Marvels all get the same 4 questions and the 4th question is about an exercise they recommend.
Debra Hood did not really give an exercise, but let us know that her inspiration or solutions to art problems come to her when she is in the twilight between awake and sleep. I interpret that as give yourself the time to be still and listen to yourself. For me those moments not just happen when I go to sleep. I often go for a walk or take a shower to take myself away from the canvas.
When or in what state do you get breakthroughs’ in your work?
It is high time to introduce you to the remarkable woman who took the initiative for the South Side Art Market, here in Brisbane. Debra Hood is the brains behind the market and all participants are looking forward to the inaugural market on the 20th November in Morningside. Please find all details on their Facebook site.
My name is Debra Hilda Hood. Now I am a “mature” woman, I can confidently reveal my middle name, which for years I kept hidden in the broom closet! I live on Brisbane’s southside and am passionate about painting Queenslander homes on colour filled canvases in a simple effort to honour the architectural heritage of inner-suburban Brisbane. I relish the chance to do quirky retro still life paintings as well…lots of colour and clashing patterns. I love coffee and afternoon naps too!
just quickly my inktober from last week.
my daughters are one of my great inspirations. Their lives are filled with magical characters at the moment. The most important being the fairy and the question if they are real. 
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