Dark Shadows ::

Tim Burton's latest film creation is Dark Shadows, based on a television series during the 1960's - 70's by the same name.

Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) returns to his family home after 200 years of being locked away by the witch Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green) who also cursed him to be a vampire. He then decided to rebuild the family's fishing business.

Michelle Pfeiffer plays Elizabeth Collins Stoddard; one of the relatives living in the Collingwood mansion, with her daughter Carolyn played by Chloë Grace Moretz. Along with Elizabeth’s brother, his son, and the new Governess Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote) the house hold is a bit of a weird one when put together.

Plus appearances by Christopher Lee and Alice Cooper as himself adds a bit more creepiness and familiarity with Lee one of Burton’s regulars as well as Helena Bohnam Carter who plays the drunken Dr. Julia Hoffman.

Though not having seen the original television series, it is hard to compare it too; it had its humour, and dark scenes which Burton always delivers on.

Dark Shadows (M) is now showing across Australia, check local cinemas for session times.

'The Fat One' is turning 1 ::

El Gordo is turning ONE! And on Saturday, 7th April they are celebrating with an Easter Menu and special little events throughout the day. I shall be popping up a new Paste Up work inspired by Grace Kelly especially for the day from 10am. For a detailed list of happenings on the day head over to the Facebook event page here.

Lately

^ Chocolate Honeycomb Ganache Tart with gold leaf, by Peddling Pastry at El Gordo.

^ My "art studio" for the morning at El Gordo, making zines to restock.

^ One of the lovely new works in Chancery Lane by Melbourne Street Artist Be Free.

I have finally getting back into a routin of things, after a few rather busy months of alsorts. Today I had a little trip to my favorite laneway. I have been somewhat quiet with my usual blogging but shall be getting back into it this very moment.

:: currently loving ::

The World of Interiors

quirky films

To-Do lists written on a type writer

Soundtracks

Cinema sessions with friends

Terry's Chocolate Orange

Pretty Little Liars

day dreams about caravan layouts

Wonderful Things Opening Night

I am so pleased with the opening last night of my exhibition Wonderful Things at El Gordo {as well as Megan McPhails' B-Funk and The Madness exhibition}. I thank everyone who came out and I am glad the storm held off til afterwards. I'd also like to thank Megan Spencer & Oliver Budack of El Gordo for hosting the opening and the exhibitions. Both Megan McPhail's and my exhibition are on until the 13th April.

^ My work on the Red Wall, El Gordo café space. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

^ My work on the Black Wall, El Gordo café space. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

^ Me doing a little artists' talk. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

^ Megan McPhail & myself. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

^ Chancery Lane. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

^ Friends & 1. Photograph by Megan Spencer.

Wonderful Things Opening

Wonderful Things has a little opening night Thursday 15th March at El Gordo, Chancery Lane, Bendigo starting at 5.30pm til 7pm. So please do come along!

You can also find the event on Facebook here.