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Design: Urban Brats (c)
Materials: Denim, Muslin, lace, DMC thread, acrylic paint, rhinestones
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Sorry for the lack of checking in this week, I have been super busy (I worked an extra day) and I have been fighting a cold. I was meant to go to Yarrawonga today for my niece's christening but I didn't react well to my dinner last night and wasn't able to do the drive.
Not much else to report at this stage - of course there is HEAPS happening but it's all under wraps right now!
I think the blocked in black makes a huge difference - don't you?
last month Michael and I had the pleasure of attending Nic Anderson's wedding. It was made especially fun by the attendance also of Lee and Andrew, and Lee and I decided (both sober I might add) that what Nic and Trent needed was LOTS of photos of us....and they'd kindly put little disposable cameras on each table....so we happily obliged....
I added some more red netting underneath - and I think it needs more black and silver? any thoughts?
dont I look my most glamourous?? And those socks - I tell you, it's Paris here I come!! HAHAHAHA
My sewing machine has actually been playing up recently and I thought today I would have to buy a new one. But alas I took it to Spotlight (where they must think I have nothing else to do but shop there) and the lady there, Pina, helped me so much and she fixed the problem and taught me what to do in case it happens again. Thankyou Pina!!
Today was a fun day actually as I got a private tour of Marianna Hardwick, one of Australia's leading bridal designers (the who's who of Melbourne wear her when they get married). I work right next door to them and I went in the other day to ask if they had any old dressmaking dummies that they might be looking to sell? They didn't but the store manager, Susie, offered to show me around upstairs, where they make each dress to order. The dresses start at $3000 and that's for the very basic. It was absolutely STUNNING and such a privilege to be allowed to see what these masters do to make such incredible bridal couture. Thankyou Susie!!
I have been working on this skirt for a few days...I haven't decided if it's finished yet but here it is for now...
see if you can figure out the references of puck funk ;)
on Tuesday night, I went to my Dad's to measure up my sister to use for the clothes I am making (I couldn't measure myself accurately).
J-man (aged almost 5) asked if he too, could me measured up, which I duly obliged him - what choice did I have when he appeared in front of me in his singlet and undies?
After I was finished I was walking out to leave and my sister says to J-man, "c'mon its time to have a shower, I let you stay up a bit late for Aunty Kass to measure you but it's time now".
To which he replied:
"(sigh) Mum, stop busting my balls".
remember this?
well I handed it in last week for mid-semester assessment. I also handed in the first bag, some designs I had done and my visual diary.
Got to class today and the lecturer, Ross, says it's not ready to be picked up. I was slightly frantic about that because I have felt someone stilted without my diary to work in this past week, so he says to come back at 3pm and he'll get it marked for me.
So I went back at 3pm and he says "sit down", which I thought can't mean much good!!
Then he tells me that he didn't really like the first bag. OK, I thought - although I worked for 3 days on it, I kinda thought it was a bit ugly myself the more I looked at it. No shocks there, Ross has never really been a fan of my art anyway so I can cope with that.
But then he pulls out the rabbit....
The little bag? He absolutely LOVED it. He wants to see more of them. He loves the rough work on it - the fact that it is bad but so good. It's edgy yet delicate. He loves the development work I have put in. He loves the designs I have painted with gouache. He wants to see more. Then he says "where have you been hiding this inner designer?" which I stumbled over - I was in shock by this stage. You have to understand - I like Ross and I get on well with him, but I came to accept quite early on that he hates my art work. So to have him not only praise it, but almost GUSH over what I have done so far, was a little more than I could take.
Then the pinnacle... he is giving me a HD (high distinction) for my mid semester assessment. This lecturer doesn't give HD's to anyone - I've heard of one in the 3 years I've been doing this course and that particular artist deserved it. I almost DIED on the spot! Then he says "you know, I thought perhaps your best in this course would come from art history because of your ability to write, but I underestimated you - you're a designer and a good one no less".
If I said I am over the moon I would be grossly understating things - this is a BIG achievement for me personally and from someone who is so hard to impress - it has blown my mind. I am on cloud 1099!!
Now it's back to work!!
I am so glad to be home and not have anywhere to be today. I have worked or had Uni 6 days straight and I am exhausted. Today is my day off and I am happy to be home.
I went to the footy last night and watched the Bombers beat Carlton - one of my favourite things in life is beating Carlton in footy, so that was great. Naturally I sat with Uncle Lindsay and Aunty Karen (my godparents) which was excellent too. I miss them during the summer when I don't get to see them every week or 2. They are very special to me.
Work was hectic this week, really busy both with customers and rearranging the store. I am now going to be based permanently at our Brunswick store. It's a good little store so I am pleased to be there.
Uni....well I handed in my bags and my working folio this week (reluctantly!) and I feel a bit lost without them here to work off. I have other work to do but it's nowhere near as motivating! I have some stuff to do today but it wont take long (I hope).
Hmmm...what else? Well my sister Lyndell got engaged last night to her boyfriend, Andrew. We really like Andrew so we are pleased they are going to spend their lives together. Andrew is fantastic with Jakob and very kind to him, and Jakob loves Andrew, so that to me is the MOST important thing. I think a wedding is some time off yet but that is fine - they're young and there is no real rush, is there?
My Dad has come home from hospital today after having a small operation late Friday. He is going really well and should make a full recovery. He was at the same hospital Mum was at a couple of weeks ago (she had her gall bladder removed) and where my great Aunt still is. I swear I could and should set up camp in the carpark, I have been there so many times in the past few weeks! Even the nursing staff are starting to remember me!
That's all I can think of right now, have a great week everyone!
