Hydrangea Stranger

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Back to school

I have recently decided the time is right to do more study, and today I received an enrollment pack in the mail, for a course in make-up artistry.
I have been interested in doing this course for years... even back when I was still at university studying Textile Design, I had a yearning to learn the art of make-up.
It will be a strange experience returning to study after four years of working (and a fair bit of laziness). I was laughing with Quinn earlier today about the fact I will be one of those 'Adult Students', in a class quite likely made up of many fresh faced 17 and 18 year olds. Ok so 26 (eek) isn't old, but I have grown and learned a lot since I was 18.
I am very excited though... hopefully enrollment all goes according to plan!

I am also waiting to hear in October whether I have job designing for another play at Bats Theatre! (fingers crossed!) and am also about to apply to Thistle Hall Gallery for an opportunity to have an exhibition of my paintings some time in the near future (fingers crossed again!)

So it looks like a busy time ahead for me. Can't wait!

Waiting on the Postman

I am waiting (quite excitedly) on a parcel from my dear friend Sylvia.
Sylvia is an amazing friend I made at university, who is now living in Auckland (I miss her heaps), and working in the magazine industry. She is so very generous, and has informed me she has sent me a package containing a fashion magazine, and various exciting make-up treats!
Usually the only things I receive in the post are bank statements etc. so this parcel is especially exciting!
I think I am going to make an effort to send some hand written letters/postcards/bits and bobs to my friends, rather than just emails and facebook messages. Much more personal and exciting!
Thanks Sylvie!

I can't keep secrets

My very talented cousin Eva Prowse has just released the first single from her upcoming debut album 'I Can't Keep Secrets'. The single, 'Youngest Child' is available here for free! Go Eva!
I believe the full album has a release date of October 10th.
Eva kindly entrusted me to draw same crazy silly illustrations for the album cover art, so I am super excited to see the end result!