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Not everyone's cup of tea, but personally, I like mine with a teaspoon of French Folk.

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Gwen = Cool

I was reminded on Saturday morning just how cool Gwen Stefani is.

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By, Me.

I am going to turn these quick Illustrator jobs into paintings soon.

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GARANCE DORÉ

I don't know what it says, but its French, so it must be chic.

GARANCE DORÉ

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Me Want

I want one of these.

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Springvale, Vic

I stumbled across this photo with several others saved onto a CD. From 2001. Yep! It's a photo from my uni days. I was in my 2nd year of B. Contemporary Art. These were days of fisherman pants, hand-rolled cigarettes, $1 pots, lots of coffee, talking about post-modernism & freaking out when you have a painting AND photography folio due on the same day.

Sadly, as this photo was scanned nearly 7 years ago, the quality is fairly poor & the originals are currently in storage so I can't re-scan.

It's funny looking at my old paintings, drawings & photography. I don't think my style has changed so much as my technique has improved. So on occasion I will share some of my older work on this blog [just don't laugh at it, as I'm sure some will be cringe-worthy], as a means of comparison with any new work I produce.

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Facehunting Australia

Joizus. Us Melbournians have a bit to live up to. The Face Hunter is coming to Australia. Specifically, Sydney, but it looks like he might hit the streets of old Melbourne town.

See some funny [and yet predictable] Melbourne vs. Sydney arguments here.

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Filters. Bloody Filters.

No, I'm not full of myself. And yes, I do know how to use more than just filters in Photoshop. [IMO a photographer doesn't really need Photoshop, but that's for another post]

I was bored. And this beat research.

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Girly Mags

I'm not opposed to girly magazines for men. I really don't see why some women kick up a fuss about them. There are, of course, some publications & movies that are questionable and exploit women, but I think that the women who pose for reputable magazines such as Playboy can be quite empowered. Why do I think that? Well low self-esteem about looks is not uncommon for many women [myself included], and to be able to pose for these magazines shows a great deal of courage and confidence. I think that is very sexy in both women and men. If I was more confident I would probably flaunt it too. Ironically, you know who would probably be horrified the most if I were to do that? My conservative male friends [who read Playboy].

Bah humbug to them I say! I am becoming more confident as I get older so who knows where you might see me one day. Ha ha!

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*thud* - that's the sound of my Dad fainting when my Mum or sisters tell him about this post.
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Anyway, I came across these vintage Playboy covers on the web. It is also interesting to look at what was deemed 'sexy' back in the 60s.

I really like them & I think they hit the sexy nail on the head.

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Help!

As the song goes, I'm looking for someone very special. Someone who can help me name my freelance/consulting business. I'm currently invoicing people under the name 'Clare Hartley'. Boring. I need a business name & I'm struggling. My sister came up with a fabulous one but it is already registered in Victoria.

Can you help me?

For reference, my corporate colours are as above: green & black.

The name can either have a meaning behind it or just sound awesome.

Email ideas to:
clare.e.hartley@gmail.com

Apart from full credit, what's in it for the best business name maker
up-er-rer?
I'll grant you ONE wish.
[Within reason. No asking for $1M or world peace.]

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