kids stuff is ace!

Another birthday for the little one of the house means another excuse to buy ace kids pressies! I've always had a love of vintage kids books and toys and built quite a collection before even considering having kids. The illustrations are just so great, like this classic Mixies card game from 1956, all intact and unused. There is even a flip movie on the back of the cards. I think I've turned into one of those people that buys presents that they really want for themselves. She better not ruin them...ha! Happy birthday!

skate-a-roke

This is an updated version of an older illustration used for a charity event called Skate-a-roke. Yep that's a roller skating and karaoke night rolled into one, to benefit the US roller derby gals Rose City Rollers. Organised by the Portland Mercury.

party frocks

How cute are these kids party frocks? Found them online (sorry can't find the links now but they were both sold..bugger) We have a little birthday coming up soon and would love that bolero bongo number but it would totally get ruined in a flash.

happy feet!

Before summer leaves us, I've just designed some thongs (or flip flops as they are called in the states) for a Californian company called Sandalista. You can see all of my designs here. Mix and match the footbed and thong colour to suit too. Happy feet!

jenny craig

An illustration created late last year (with a ridiculously quick deadline) for a Jenny Craig booklet. This was one of five illustrations created by different female artists. Still yet to see the printed product. I'm usually asked to slim girls down so it was one of the few times the client kept requesting, 'make her bigger!'.

victorian name brooches

While I'm on a roll, this is my first ace op shop find of 2012, a sweet Victorian name brooch, Alice. I did some research on this and they were popular in the 1880's to the 1920's. The plainer ones were given to the servants as gifts whilst the more detailed ones were given as sweetheart brooches. There was a strong botanical and Japanese influence during this period which would explain the fan. I'd love to know the history of Alice. Check out these other examples below. Fanny, now there's a name!

put your hands in the air!

It's the new year and I'm finally getting my act together for a post. There are so many things I don't get round to posting and then it goes past a point and I forget. So here's one of my fave finds of the year from my local op shop. A collection of mannequin hands. A pair of closed fists also came in the lot which would make awesome doorknobs or coat hooks. I have a thing for hands and all things hand made. They are the tools of my craft, and lets face it would suck not to have any. So wave em like you just don't care.

and the winner is...

...Kristen Ruddock!

Congrats, I'll be posting your 'Keep Clear' painting early next week. I will also facebook message you to get your address details. Enjoy your early Xmas pressie!

And a big thanks to everyone who bought at the studio sale. My gals are all going to ace homes. I might even make this an end of year tradition. For you late Xmas shoppers, there are still some paintings left but get in quick, the shop will close on Tues 20th Dec but will re open in the new year.

Merry Xmas and happy holidays!!

new work

OMG! She forgot to take her clothes off.

studio sale and giveaway!

'Sizzle' SOLD'Beat' SOLD 'Whammy' SOLD'Shebang' SOLD 'Strutter' SOLD
Hey folks, I'm having a pre Xmas studio sale of original artworks and prints, direct from me and commission free! Prices starting at $125, perfect for a Xmas pressie or a little treat for you. All works above are acrylic and pencil on plywood, 215 x 150mm, $125 ea. Click on the pic to enlarge.

The paintings below are acrylic and chinagraph on canvas, 305 x 305 x 30mm, $275 ea. There are also some larger works on canvas and original paintings on paper in my shop.

'Bottoms Up' SOLD
'Play Your Cards Right' SOLD 'Bam a Lama' SOLD
'Bunny' SOLD and 'Enter Here'
'Large Size' and 'The Whole Shebang'
'Tan Fastic' SOLD and 'Self Service'
'Tart Here' and 'Enter at Own Risk'
Enter at Own Risk is slightly larger at 405 x 405mm, $330.

The three giclee prints below have been printed onto canvas using archival inks. The printing quality really is great and I have only printed one of each on canvas so VERY limited. 305 x 305 x 30mm, $125ea.


'The Shimmys' SOLD

'The Breadmakers' SOLD
Postage can be arranged or you can pick up if you are nearby (Melbourne peeps) before Dec 21st.

And to get all Christmas like, I've got a giveaway! Head to my facebook page, like me just a little bit and you'll get a whole lotta love back by going into the draw to win this original artwork below, 'Keep Clear' (acrylic and pencil on 300gsm Arches watercolour paper, 255 x 285 mm). All previous facebook likers (who don't need any bribing) will automatically go into the draw. I will announce the winner here on the 16th Dec. Good luck!

Please email me at neryl@neryl.com with any enquiries.

That is all.....

Whammy!

Here's a sneak peek of some new work for the Off The Hip exhibition. The giclee prints on canvas of CD artwork came up a treat thanks to Lantern printing. Thanks Karl! Come check it out over the next week Nov 18-26th at Of The Hip, 381 Flinders Lane, enter Tavistock Place. Opening tomorrow night, Fri 18th at 7pm, bands at 7.30pm.

viva frida!

Early November is the best festival of the year celebrated in Mexico, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. I've been working on a Frida Kahlo piece and thought it timely to share these beautiful reference pics of her. The colours and adornment are so amazing.

Unfortunately I missed the festival when I was in Mexico but I did see Frida's house and some ace Mexican wrestling which kinda made up for it. Seriously if you are ever in Mexico City, go to the wrestling, it's freakin AWESOME! That's me in the El Santo shirt post match.


I'm still yet to finish Frida but you can see more ace Mexican updates all this week by Madelaine Stamer guest blogging on Design Files.

melbourne music week nov 18-26

Melbourne Music Week is fast approaching and I'll be showing some CD and record sleeve artwork as part of Off the Hip's 'Colour Your Mind' exhibition. Other artist's from their label including the 50's kooky cartoon inspired Lluis Fuzzhound and rock photographer Carbie Warbie will also be displaying their works, sketches and inspiration. More info here and I will get back to you with party exhibition times including instore bands (Midnight Woolf) and other fun stuff. Woo!

Exhibition opening Fri Nov 18th, 7pm
Off The Hip
381 Flinders lane (enter viaTavistock Place)

gut feeling

Super early punky Devo. If you can be bothered to sit through a pretty crappy quality video, it's worth it to hear Gut Feeling and see Mark Mothersbaugh ripping clothes and walrus moustaches off his band members. Awesome!

And if want to see them a year later performing in hotpants...ha

new work

Mucking about in the studio. Thought I might do a series of hairdo's, this is Bird's Nest and Lion's Mane.

awesome people hanging together

Candid photos taken as the name suggests. How cute are Elvis and Sophia? Found here.

angostura girl skateboards!

Angostura Girl finally comes to cardboard cut out life as Sofia Vergara assigns her as Angostura's official rep (while she's away). Seen skateboarding, on public transport, and hanging with half naked dudes. Watch the commercial here and read about Angostura Girl's previous dormant life here commonly referred to as nipplegate.