I'm back from a Byron Bay adventure with lots of new sketches and inspiration for new work! Heres a little sketch i did while i was there, i plan on recreating this in to a bigger drawing this week!
A Tiny Nest and a Giant Bird
I found this tiny nest in my lemon tree this morning.
I thought it was quite a coincidence considering I've been drawing a giant bird inspired by bird nests all week.
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Speaking of which....
The giant bird made of twigs is complete! I have made a little time lapse video showing my progress throughout this drawing which i will upload very soon!
Online store now open!
My new online store is now open!
Visit the shop section of my website or go directly to mariannamarx.bigcartel.com to take a look!
Visit the shop section of my website or go directly to mariannamarx.bigcartel.com to take a look!
New online store
My brand new online store will be opening within the next week! I will be selling my artwork both framed and unframed as well as on greeting cards.
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Visit me on Facebook and Instagram!
If you would like to keep updated on my latest illustrations, projects and events please connect with me on Instagram (username: mariannamarx_illustration) or visit me on Facebook!
Home again!
I have just returned from an amazing 9 months completing a Teaching Artist Internship at the de Young museum in San Francisco.
I am settling back in to my studio in Melbourne now and am absolutely bursting with inspiration for new illustrations! Stay tuned!
I am settling back in to my studio in Melbourne now and am absolutely bursting with inspiration for new illustrations! Stay tuned!
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Up, up and away!
Instead of drawing
little people partaking in all sorts of whimsical journeys, I am off on an
adventure of my own. I will be heading off to America and Canada for the next few months!
Unfortunately, I will not be able to run my online store
from overseas but feel free to contact me through my website or email me
(mariannakmarx@gmail.com) if you have any enquiries or commissions that
we could discuss.
I promise to come home filled with ideas and inspiration for many
new illustrations!
New greeting cards for Mozi
A new range of my greeting cards will be in Mozi stores around Melbourne and Sydney very soon! Pop in to a Mozi store near you within the next couple of weeks to check them out!
Greeting cards for Mozi
I am extremely excited to announce that Mozi is now selling my illustrated greeting cards!
Mozi boutiques are in the following locations around Melbourne: Chadstone Shopping Centre, HIghpoint Shopping Centre, Hawthorn, Armadale, Hampton and Fitzroy as well as Mosman in Sydney!
Bedroom Mural
I was recently commissioned to paint two murals in a bedroom that belonged to three little girls. Here are some pictures that were taken over the four days while I was painting. A huge thank you to Beautiful Room for giving me this amazing opportunity!
You can see the full album of photos documenting my progress from initial sketches to the finished mural on my Facebook page.
John Burningham
“Making pictures is
like making a conversation: you can use hundreds and hundreds of different
colors and patterns and things but it will be completely meaningless unless it
accomplishes what you set out to do. Some people cant stop talking. It’s a sign
of insecurity, usually. They fear silence. And there’s this awful idea about
illustration that if you have lots and lots of color, then you have given children
what they want. I think that is a way to make kids bored.”
John
Burningham interview with Leonard S. Marcus in Show Me a Story.
Illustration by John Burningham, The Boy Who Was Always Late, 1987.
Open Drawer Gallery
My artwork is now available at Open Drawer Gallery in Camberwell! (1158 Toorak road). A great place to do some last minute Christmas shopping!
Christmas Time!
I'm framing my prints for Christmas orders today! If you would like to purchase any of my prints for presents be sure to order soon so that i can get them to you before Christmas. My prints are now available framed (white or wood grain), mounted or unframed. You can order through my online store or contact me directly!
Market Day
My stall at the Rose Street Artists' Market on Saturday. Thank you to everyone that braved the 37 degree heat and came down to visit!
Rose Street Artists' Market Saturday the 8th of December
I have been busy mounting and framing new illustrations for The Rose Street Artists' Market tomorrow from 11am-5pm! Come down and take a look at my new frames and prints! You never know, you might find the perfect Christmas present for someone! You can find more information about The Rose Street Artists' Market here.
Op shop treasures!
Couldn't believe my eyes when i stumbled upon this beautiful set of prints from the classic story book Where The Wild Things Are!
Sneak Peak
A little sneak peak of one of my drawings that will be shown tonight at the Shameless exhibition. Come down to Brightspace gallery in St. Kilda from 6pm tonight to see a very diverse and talented selection of emerging illustrators work! More details in the post below!
Shameless Exhibition
Come and see some of my new work exhibited at Brightspace Gallery, opening night is this Wednesday!
The Search
A photo of one of my framed drawings being sold at The Rose Street Artists' Market in Fitzroy
Crossroads
A new drawing of an
amazing vintage dress I found at Again Recycled in Camberwell. http://againrecycle.com.au/
The First Day of Spring
A new drawing to celebrate the first official day of Spring. Is anyone else as excited as i am?
The Sydney Biennale 2012
I just got back from an
amazing week in Sydney to visit the Sydney Biennale. I saw so many beautiful,
awe inspiring, innovative and thought provoking artworks. Here is a sample of
some of my favourites from each location that i visited.
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
David Noonan, Untitled 2007, unique silkscreen print on linen
Vernon Ah Kee, Fantasies of the Good, charcoal on paper
Mit Jai Inn, No 112 2002-12, oil on canvas
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale
Cai Lijuan, Linear Space Series 1-5, mixed media
At first glance this appears to be some sort of photographic negative print on paper, however after closer inspection it becomes clear that it has been drawn using light strokes of grey led pencil.
Luo Mingjun, Yesterday, Nos. 1-4, pencil on paper
The Gallery of New South Wales
This artwork was comprised of over 10 paper bags from designer clothing labels. Inside each bag was an illuminated paper tree carved from the top of the bag itself. Each bag managed to capture a different mood and feeling created through the use of lighting and colour. A truly beautiful and inspiring installation.
Yuken Teruya, Notice Forest: paper bag, paper and glue
Cockatoo Island
Li Hongbo, Ocean of Flowers, paper and glue
Hundreds of wind chimes arranged in a colourful tonal gradation. This installation worked on various sensory levels as it was not only beautiful but the sound of the wind chimes created a slightly eery yet peaceful mood. The audience was invited to touch the wind chimes, altering the sound of the whole work and setting it out of rhythm for a short moment.
Tiffany Singh, Knock On The Sky To Listen To The Sound, mixed media installation
Brett Whitely Studio, Surrey Hills
I not only got the chance to visit Brett Whiteley's studio to see where the great Australian artist lived and created his work, i also was lucky enough to participate in a life drawing session! We were encouraged to embrace Brett Whiteley's loose and spontaneous approach to drawing the human figure. this was by far the highlight of my time in Sydney!
The entrance to Brett Whiteley's studio
My own life drawings completed in Brett Whiteleys studio, pencil, charcoal and shoe polish.
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