Inspiration of the Day: Kareena Zerefoles

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I've seen Australian illustrator Kareena Zerefoles's work around the design world in space. Her work is delicate, feminine and bends cute into kinda creepy - in a good way. My favorites are the children's book images (need I remind you that Grimm's Fairy Tales are just that?)

Today she is featured on DesignSponge and had this to say about where she goes to be inspired:


"Where do you go in Australia when you want to feel inspired?At the moment, my studio is based in East Sydney [amongst galleries, design stores, and lovely little cafes and bars] and I’m living in harbour-side Kirribilli – where I’ll often head down to the water and wander around to Lavender Bay – past the rides and carnival tents of Luna Park."


I want to go there - all of there! Keep drawing and inspiring.

Quote of the day: Sylvia Plachy

"What we do, is not polite. We search for that secret which, like a pearl in

the ocean, is not easily found or given up."

Sylvia Plachy, Introduction to "25 and under: Up-and-Coming American Photographers, Volume 2"

do not touch baby mobile

our baby mobile is a chandelier. It's light, reflection and what is out of your reach.

Inspiration of the day: Beachwood Canyon

These are one of the three sets of steps I run up and then jog, run, or walk back down the canyon. They inspire me because they are a challenge but the payoff - for my health, being outdoors and everything I experience from up above, is incredible.

Last night as I ran up the third flight of stairs, I thought "wow, these are getting easier". That was a huge accomplishment. Much like this film, my art work, public speaking - all of my creative labors of love. I cherish each and every one of them, and am thankful to have the outlets to be, well, me.

The Brothers Bloom Trailer

On the topic of family - nah, I'm not even going to try to weave this post into the subject of my blog. The trailer is out for our friend Rian Johnson's (director of the indie cult classic, "Brick") long anticipated second film, "The Brothers Bloom" - and, because Rian is too darn smart and innovative to do anything else but exceed expectations, it's fab.

That's all I'll say, except that I've been loving Mark Ruffalo for far too long. Ah, I know - his wife's birthing coach is delivering our friend's long anticipated release due out on August 15th. Both highly anticipated releases. I'm a goof - here's the trailer. Enjoy!

greetings from last weekend

I needed a break from the research so I got my hands into all kinds of paint and glitter. I cleaned my office only to pull everything out again. Well at least the dust is gone. And I've got a little art, and a little clearer head.I did receive the batch of only existing baby photos from my stepmother. I look nothing like me until about a 1.5 years. Weird.

You can find my work at (where else) etsy: www.stellarskie.etsy.com

xoxo

quote of the day: sarahjanestudios

From etsy seller Sarah (Jane) of Sarah Jane Studios :

"I think every child is an artist…I just never grew out of it. "

Meeting with Tien Nguyen

How lucky am I to get advice from a smart and talented woman who looks incredible just a few months after giving birth.? Today documentary filmmaker (The Story of Spirits) Tien Nyugen and I met to talk docshop. I believe my first words were "Hey, the last time we were together, you were puking in the bathroom from morning sickness" That's so charming of me! I can't wait to start interviewing people!
I so get what I need to do right now, and I've got lots of work to do. I am absolutely determined to secure funding - through online marketing and grants.
Here's my right now list of things to do:

1. Research NP's for sponsored funding
2. Research and buy a camera!
3. Listen and read online successful pitches
4. Watch every documentary on parents and children
5. Invest in a basic seminar

First 3 goals

• Shoot 2-3 footage/trailer
• Write the perfect pitch
• Align w/NPs

Thanks Tien!