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The Ladybird Letter!

Hello! My apologies in advance for this being a little longer than usual...but it's been a while since we last talked!

Chocolatey good times are fast approaching...
Easter sees the Institute of Cute and I temporarily locating to Melbourne and Sydney each year. The Melbourne Flower and Garden Show is in a few weeks and the Royal Easter Show follows straight after. These are wonderful opportunities for me to chat with my collectors and show new works. I can't wait!

I have been busy creating new works, printing and designing lots of cuteness for these big shows (For those of you who have discovered the tireless delight of my toothbrush holders, hold on to your socks! I have created a frog and pink ladybird that will be debuting in Melbourne...).

My illustrations will be making more of an appearance and have found thier way on to posters, tees and bags. Which reminds me, I need to photograph them! It never stops - and that's the way I love it!

You may notice the change in my logo...I'd love to know what you think. I designed it last year, and it has been sneaking it's way into my life ever since, so I decided to just give in and let it have its way.

painting pallete
The Creative Kick Start
Paint, pencil and pixels!
The paintbrushes has been swirling, the pencils whirling and my camera twirling since the start of the year! After a long hiatus (toooooo long) I have started painting again...and that triggered my love for drawing, so off to life drawing classes I have gone (about to go to one in a few minutes...!).

Back again, now what was I babbling about...? Aaaah, creativity! I did a little tot up of just how many workshops/classes and courses I have been to since leaving school and it was over 75! Permanently curious, that's me...

I hope you have time to fit a little creativity in to your life! If you want more, maybe a little kick-start with an art class would work?  There are so many terrific art classes and workshops around! In Byron Bay I have the amazing 'Still-at-the-Centre' near my studio and a simple Google search will locate a class near you (otherwise, you will just have to come for a holiday to Byron Bay and pull up an aesel at painting classes next to me!).

If you have attended a FANTASTIC art workshop that really got your creative juices flowing,
then please share and let me know by leaving a comment on my on my blog.
The Blog!
I have just finished my blogging course..it was FANTASTIC! I am really enjoying writing about my bugs, photography and creative inspiration.

So much goes on in my Byron Bay studio, it is a hub of activity, and the blog is the only way to share that with you. You can even Subscribe to the blog and get my pics and little stories straight into your Inbox!

I would love for you to visit my blog and leave a few comments
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Artomology photo tips for Shutterbugs by Jane Davenport logo
My Photo Tips
This weekly column is timed for Fridays, to help inspire your photographic efforts over the weekend. That's when many of us get the camera out and enjoy some time looking at the world!

Last week's column was inspired by my photo-enthusiast grandfather and a tip I picked up from him. 

This Friday will be my top 10 list of essential photo gear that I always pack.
Drop past and have a read!
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'Sects in the City
I used to create articles for Burke's Backyard magazine each month about different insects. It was very popular, but eventually I just got too busy! Well, I am delighted to tell you that I have re-launched my 'Sects in the City column!

It just felt right to start writing about my belovedbugs again. It makes me look at my bugjects differently, and hopefully it will do the same for you... On my blog, each Monday you will find a new 'Sects in the City post.

After sending this newsletter, I will  today's column which is about a gorgeous butterfly!



new jewellery from the Institute of Cute
In the next Ladybird Letter I will have news of a competition and the prizes will be tickets to the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show, tickets to the Sydney Royal Easter Show and news of my new jewellery collection for the Institute of Cute...exciting!! Above is a little preview... I will try and get these cuties up on the website as soon as I can!

Choose happiness!
 
Jane Davenport
and the Institute of Cute team
info@janedavenport.com
02 6680 8550