Big News - Babys & the Sillier Than Sally Evolution Plan!!

Due to the fact that my ever so lovely husband and I are expecting a new edition to the Sillier Than Sally family very soon now (I am seriously pregnant and due our first little one ((a little boy)) in a matter of days) ....things might be a little bit quieter in Sillier Than Sally Land over the next 2 months, I will be taking a wee bit of time off to bask in the glow of motherhood (mmm....more like taking some time off to come to grips with suddenly becoming a full time mum to a mini human)......So I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you missed me/ thought I wasn't talking to you =)

I have wrapped up all markets for the moment, and will not be holding a stall at any until later in the year. I will still be blogging and facebooking some crafty projects I work on...probably just not as regularly.....but hey, who am I kidding - I have never blogged regularly anyway =)
So do keep an eye on this space!

Over the next few months though I will be focusing my arty farty energy towards building my online presence - so expect a new website and online shopping portal, where I will be selling the loveliest of Sillier Than Sally accessories, original art and limited edition prints!

I will also be working on further evolving our existing range of jewellery and clutches to something even shinier and more fabulous - I am super excited about this!!!

The new website, online shop and new Sillier Than Sally accessories range will be launched in June/July.

Plenty of more news on that later.

So, for the moment though I am off to have a baby, wish me luck =) =)

xxxx Sal

African Animal Art!!

Africa - How I love Thee!!

A little while back, I created a series of water colour and ink African animal art, for one of my lovely art clients.

This series was such a pleasure to work on and very close to my heart and also very close to my clients heart, as I created the series from their original photos from one of their many African adventures.

Interested in a print of this lovely elephant? You can grab one HERE

You can also check out the rest of my Art Gallery HERE

Some art series details:
This art series is actually quite large, close to a meter wide, so it was a job I worked on over quite a few weeks and became completely immersed in....well here are some more photos...

These are the photos that I created the series from...

Working on the wild dogs painting

Up close and personal with wild dogs - So cute and slightly feral at the same time!! 

I'd say they would try gnawing your head off if you went in for a hug!

Botswana wild dogs - The finished piece.

Close up of the elephant art work piece...elephants have such amazing eyelashes, they have a mind of their own, and are so long!

Proud Botswana elephant - The finished piece.

Close up of my leopard artwork.....this lovely lady took quite a while to create - look at all those spots!

Botswana leopard, basking in the afternoon sun - The finished piece. 

And last, the Botswana water buffalo - the finished piece.

This guy had so much attitude, he was such a pleasure to draw/paint.

I am looking forward to (when time allows) further creating a large series of African Animal paintings and drawings....I have so many amazing photos and memories from my own Adventures in Africa to draw from.

It is definitely high on my to-do-list, so hopefully a bit later this year there will be news of an exhibition, I just need a month or two spare to create my series of what are sure to be masterpieces =) =)

Till next blog, stay safe 

Nursery Tree Mural

Latest Mural!

We have a little boy on the way....he is due in 5 weeks now (holy Sh!t), and I have finally finished our nursery mural.

My pregnant body and my brain have not really being seeing eye to eye over the last 8 months...we have had a few differences of opinion - like whether I am still super woman or not, whether I am entitled to keep my lunch down or not, and also whether I can move faster than a slow arsed snail or not.....a lot of nots have won out, much to my disgust!!  

So as you can imagine this mural took about a week to complete rather than 2 days! BUT, it did turn out ever so lovely and I hope the little kick boxer in my tummy likes it.

Here are some more photos - 

Our nursery before being attacked by me

Cute close up of Nutty the Squirrel

The crib and mural came together beautifully =)

As we all know, fairies and Pooh Bears live in trees, so this is a close up of the window and door.

The end.

Now it is onto making the curtains....I might have a cup of tea and put my feet up for a bit first though =)

APOCALYPTO 1314 - Wed night!

Get ready for  APOCALYPTO 1314 tomorrow night!

Interested...why wouldn't you be =)

It's a night where art, fashion, design, food and yummy alcoholic beverages merge into one at the ACP Gallery in Paddington from 7pm.

Grab your ticket here - TICKETS

We are also having a giveaway on our Sillier Than Sally Facebook page

So if you buy your tickets by 4pm this afternoon and let me know - you will go into the draw to win your double pass ticket price back!

Winner will be drawn at Random at 4pm, and announced on Facebook.

So grab your tickets now

Image below - Sneak Peak of new art work range I will be revealing at 

APOCALYPTO 1314 tomorrow night!

Pop 'n' Shop - This Thursday night!! Come join us!!

Come join us for some champers and market fun this Thursday night at the marvellous Pop n Shop Market held at Georges River 16ft Sailing Club, Sanoni Ave, Sandringham.

Kicks of at 6pm!

Some of the best designers and makers around will be there....including me of course =)

Lovely original mini art created on vintage paper

My water colour ladies handprinted onto reclaimed wood canvases.

My new jewellery range.....yep, they are pretty wicked, if I do say so myself =)

Join us for the Sillier Than Sally Exhibition Night

Please join us for a spectacular night of not only art installations, but fashion, live music, live art, short film, burlesque performers and a whole new range of STS Art and Accessories!

Don't forget to buy your tickets online under "Sillier Than Sally's" artist name for the discounted price of $15, before ticket sales close on Sunday night.  

Door prices go up!

When – Wed eve 2nd of Oct, 7pm  Where - "The Roxy" Parramatta

Tickets - http://www.rawartists.org/sillierthansally

A progress shot of the new original art series I am working on, created on vintage paper.... debuting on Wednesday night at the TRANSLATIONS event.

So excited and nervous at the same time, hope to see you there =)

Check out this vid of a previous RAW night - looks like fun right =)

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Upcoming Sillier Than Sally Art Exhibition Night, Presented By RAW Australia!

So stoked and excited about this upcoming event!!

Ahhhh....I am exhibiting my art work in the "TRANSLATIONS" group art event, brought to you by the fabulous people at RAW Sydney/Australia!

It is set to be one awesome night, check out the youtube clip of the previous RAW night in Brisbane.

Click here if video is missing

I along with many other talented creatives - from Fashion Designers, Photographers, Visual Artists, Accessories Designers, Performing Artists, Musicians to Hair and Makeup Stylists will be collaborating with RAW Australia to put on a grand old spectacular event!


I am really excited about showcasing my work at RAW, so I of course am creating a whole new range of art, just for this event =)  This event is all about getting your local community involved in this awesome art scene...so please, please, please come along and support me, there is nothing like being surrounded by lots of friendly faces on the night.

Grab your tickets here! 
You will see a "Buy a ticket for this artist" section.
Buy your tickets under my artist name "Sillier Than Sally".
This is a one night only event/launch/party - Wednesday night the 2nd of October.
At "The Roxy" in Parramatta, Sydney. 
 It is going to be a cracker of a night!

Tickets are only $15 and sales go directly into funding the event...so basically you are directly supporting me and your local art community.

Ticket sales do close a few days before the event, so grab them soon =)

Work will be on sale for the night...so if you are after some affordable art from a range of up and coming Australian artists, this is your chance!

So come join me for a night jam packed full of art, champers, creative performances, live music, fashion, and hobnobbing with creative folk from all around Sydney......and maybe even a bit of dancing =)

Check out the other creatives involved in this event HERE

A little background on RAW.....

RAW: natural born artists, is an independent arts organization, for artists, by artists.

They are an international community made up of creative individuals across the globe.

Mission: to provide independent artists within the first 10 years of their career with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity.

They welcome all genres of art including independent film, fashion, music, visual art, performing art, hairstylists, makeup artists and more.

RAW encourage the creative success of the many visionaries and storytellers of our generation.

RAW currently operates in nearly 60 cities across the United States, Australia, Canada and, now London!