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Jan 26
by Julie in Arctic, Fine Art Photography 0 comments

Melt

The Ice is melting. Sooner than we had imagined, the ice may just become a memory.   Photographs from Svalbard in the Arctic.
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Apr 19
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

Winner of Moving Images and Nature Book -Tokyo International Foto Awards

Excited to receive winner of two sections - Nature book and Moving Image at the Tokyo International Foto Awards.   Winners exhibition in Japan on May 12-16, 2018 at the CA Gallery in Tokyo.   All winning entries can be viewed here - TIFA Award Winners You can view my winning entries here - The Shape of Cold   The Ice Breathes
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Mar 22
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

Selected work for LoosenArt exhibition in Rome

LoosenArt has curated a themed exhibition - 'Underwater' which I am thrilled to have had one of my works selected to be exhibited in Rome from 22nd-30th June 2018.   You can view the exhibition online here - LoosenArt Underwater Exhibition
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Jul 01
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Greenland 0 comments

Vision – New Greenland photograph gallery

Click button to view new  Vision - Greenland Gallery
Definition of vision 1a:  the act or power of seeing: sight   b:  the special sense by ...
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Jun 23
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

I won the Book Category in Moscow International Foto Awards!

Hehe... I won first place of all the book categories in the Moscow International Foto Awards with my recent publication 'The Shape of Cold'. I won my entered sub-category of 'Fine Art Book'; then won First in all the book categories. I just received an invitation to the presentation ceremony; but can't manage another Russian Visa since I already have one commencing on the 27th August for our trip through the North-East Passage along the north of Russia for 28 days.  How wonderful that my connection with Antarctica, and my expression of how I saw and felt 'The Shape of Cold" is now being seen by people all around the world.  You can purchase your copy here.
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Jun 21
by Julie in Antarctica, Fine Art Photography 0 comments

Screening of video ‘The Ice Breathes’ at ANIMA MUNDI 2017, the International Art Festival in Venice!

I'm off to Venice in August on our way to Russia; to view a screening of my short moving image video 'The Ice Breathes. This is such a wonderful art festival alongside the Venice Art Biennale, and I feel so privileged to have my photographs and video being screened during the ANIMA MUNDI 2017, the International Art Festival.
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Mar 05
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

Melbourne Art Book Fair – Momento Pro – My two books being displayed

I have been approached by Momento Pro to ask if they could display my two self-published books "The Shape of Cold" and "Where Do They Go"; during the Melbourne Art Book Fair. How wonderful that my books have this opportunity to speak to a wider audience. So - if you would like to feel these lovely books in your own hands and see my beautiful photographs; and to be inspired to have a go at publishing your own books - pop to the Melbourne Art Book Fair and look for the Momento Pro stand. I have found the staff at Momento Pro to be absolutely brilliant to work with and the quality of their publications to be outstanding. Melbourne Art Book Fair - 16th to 19th March.
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Apr 09
by Julie in Antarctica, Fine Art Photography, poetry, Words 0 comments

She Glides…

With delicate grace
exposing in rawness her strength and beauty
exquisite beneath,
she glides in the stillness
yet she was not truly seen.

Those moments of glimpses are now passed
into memories
and melt
into time.
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Oct 12
by Julie in About Me, Fine Art Photography, Greenland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

The cumulation of images…greater than the sum of the individual items – A body of work.

Ok.... 2 weeks to go before we leave for our drive in Penny through India, Bhutan... and beyond... :-) (I will keep you updated when I can with sporadic wi-fi :-) ).... and time is running out for me to share the beginnings of a conceptual body of work which really excited me whilst I was taking the photographs in Greenland.
As a visual artist and philosopher ... my 'bodies of work' are conceptually based; meaning they have a voice. I have a voice through my work. I have a voice which is expressed through not only each single image and artwork; but amplified through the collection as a whole.
Over the past few weeks I have shared some images which are of a 'narrative' nature. Some go a little further and express an emotion I was feeling .... or were catalysts for my introspection. For me - a body of work is different.
A body of work is a collection of images which has a voice...which expresses a vision; a philosophy; poses questions; reflects a unified thought or concept.... and is where the collection of images and artworks is far greater than the sum of the individual items......MORE....
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Apr 12
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

‘In Our Hands’…. through eyes and touch… my exhibition

Well... it is done.....all is hung and set up like a room in a museum. Here are some pics.. and a very short panning video to give you an idea of what my exhibition is like. The pics and video
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Mar 14
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Words 0 comments

Exhibition – In Our Hands: red gallery – 10th – 27th April

Well... it has been a while! ... I've found it a bit challenging over the past couple of months not being able to do stairs or sit at my editing computer... but my knees are on the mend :-) and my rehab is going remarkably
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Jan 24
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography, Inspirations, Photography Teachings, Wisdom and Inspiration, Words 0 comments

“…the life of clouds is a parting and a meeting… A tear and a smile…”

In the artwork above I have made a sky of clouds; (all images taken on one two hour flight from Brisbane to Melbourne).... where .."the waters of the sea become vapour and rise and come together in cloud..."
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Jan 15
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography, Photography Teachings 0 comments

Size DOES matter!!!! .. and this one would be amazing BIG !!!!

In this image I just felt like I wanted to walk in.. and explore around each and every area of light and softness with my hands and feet. For me this
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Oct 22
by Julie in Artist Books, Fine Art Photography 2 comments

Exciting news !!

My body of work "In our hands", will be exhibited in Melbourne at Red Gallery from April 10th - 27th 2013
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Jun 27
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations, Photography Teachings 0 comments

What happens WHEN I….?????? – One of the best questions a photographer can ask oneself.

Have this phrase at the forefront of your mind.... and PLAY with - "WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I......... "
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Mar 26
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography 1 comments

the Grand Canyon

The colours on this cold, cloudy, moody morning were intriguing...subtle yet
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Mar 16
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 0 comments

artistic influences – Bill Viola

Bill Viola is wonderful contmporary video artist. Bill Viola's art primarily deals
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Mar 16
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 0 comments

artistic influences – Bill Henson

I Love Bill Henson’s landscape images. The dark areas have the most beautiful gradation of tonality. Thank you Mr Henson. I admire and am greatly moved by your landscape images.
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Mar 07
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 0 comments

artistic influences

"Art was always to me a means of getting in contact with another world..... you could never see that other world and were never told about it, but art seemed to always be kind of touching it."
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Mar 04
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography, Inspirations, Photography Teachings 0 comments

artistic influences

John Paul Caponigro provided us with a list of homework questions to prepare for our week together in Miami. One of these was
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May 01
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

finalist in 2011 Prometheus Visual Art Award

I have been selected as a finalist in the 2011 Prometheus Art Award!!!! Yippee!.
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Oct 30
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

pathway to the light

In-camera capture
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Oct 26
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

moonrise

The beautiful moonlight.
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Oct 01
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 1 comments

colour colour colour!

I am excited to be learning more about colour
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Jun 14
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography 0 comments

in the wind

all that is left is the thread of a root from a plant circling in the desert wind
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Jun 13
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 0 comments

“I’ll take that photograph later”

After returning from an amazing journey through outback Australia, I learnt to
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May 26
by Julie in Fine Art Photography 0 comments

finalist in Churchie National Emerging Art Award, and Sunshine Coast Art Award

This has been an exciting year for me. This week my entry from the series Beneath and Beyond will be shown in the Churchie Art Award.
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May 25
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography 0 comments

experimenting with landscape

I am exploring how to portray through my photography
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May 07
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations 0 comments

play

I was asked at an artist talk which I presented recently how I came up with all my ideas. I think what is really important for me is play. There are many different aspects of play in my life. Laughing and having fun with my husband, boys and friends, and then there is playing through exploration of subject matter, location, equipment and settings. I’m always exploring a new way to look and think about things, and I continue to do this through the lens by experimentation. A lot of the time the images are duds, but every now and then a gem appears, and something in my belly knows I have touched on something which deserves further exploration.
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Apr 16
by Julie in Fine Art Photography, Inspirations, Photography Teachings 0 comments

to ‘hear with the eyes’

"At the root of creativity is an impulse to understand, to make sense
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🧐 Curious 🎨 Creative 💪🏻 Living Boldly! @idoamazingthings 😁 Content with wool in my hands Artisan weaver of blankets and wraps. Pop to my website
  • Slow weaving. Simple stitches. 

Heirloom handwoven blanket from a meaningful memory. Have you been to a beach with these gorgeous coloured changing rooms? Where? 

My blankets are soulful gifts which say to someone that you care about them.

Pop to my website to see more of my journeys and unique artisan blankets. Link in BIO. 

#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #artisanmade #heirloomquality #slowcrafted
  • My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.

#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
  • Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. 

We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group. 

I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’. 

Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people.

See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio

#roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
  • Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion! 

I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments.

I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee. 

In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain. 

I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas. 

I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines. 

More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio. 

#artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
  • Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this? 

Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures!

At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny. 

These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient! 

Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account. 

See more in my Link in Bio. 
#over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
  • We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though. 

Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting. 

Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world.

These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets.

What do you think of this kind of roadtrip? 

 Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio.

#roadtripping #vintagecar #vintagecarsdaily #luxurygifts #adventuretravel
  • The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio! 

Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece. 

Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living. 

Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio.

#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
  • I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys 

I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets.

All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips. 

Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you. 

I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine! 

Julie’s Studio Zine One contains  Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about. 

Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys 

#luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
  • Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets? 

As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.

My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.

Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.

No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll. 

If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you? 

What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets? 

I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
 
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket 
@louielolayarns  Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn,  Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith 
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters 
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic 
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.

#uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
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Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group. I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’. Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people. See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio #roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
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Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion! I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments. I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee. In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain. I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas. I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines. More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio. #artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
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Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this? Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures! At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny. These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient! Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account. See more in my Link in Bio. #over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
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We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though. Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting. Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world. These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets. What do you think of this kind of roadtrip? Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio. #roadtripping #vintagecar #vintagecarsdaily #luxurygifts #adventuretravel
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The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio! Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece. Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living. Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio. #uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
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I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets. All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips. Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you. I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine! Julie’s Studio Zine One contains Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about. Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys #luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
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Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets? As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa. My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered. Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece. No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll. If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you? What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets? I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome. Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket @louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings @greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith @viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus @theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic @litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters @litlg Singles - French Lavender @spincycle_yarns Metamorphic @walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder @hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris @oystersandpurls BFL/Merino @avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble @treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End @valley_maker , - Finn @woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock @garthenor Preseli - Orchid @fibresmith Merino - Amethyst. #uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
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🧐 Curious 🎨 Creative 💪🏻 Living Boldly! @idoamazingthings 😁 Content with wool in my hands Artisan weaver of blankets and wraps. Pop to my website
  • Slow weaving. Simple stitches. 

Heirloom handwoven blanket from a meaningful memory. Have you been to a beach with these gorgeous coloured changing rooms? Where? 

My blankets are soulful gifts which say to someone that you care about them.

Pop to my website to see more of my journeys and unique artisan blankets. Link in BIO. 

#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #artisanmade #heirloomquality #slowcrafted
  • My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.

#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
  • Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. 

We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group. 

I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’. 

Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people.

See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio

#roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
  • Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion! 

I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments.

I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee. 

In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain. 

I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas. 

I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines. 

More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio. 

#artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
  • Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this? 

Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures!

At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny. 

These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient! 

Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account. 

See more in my Link in Bio. 
#over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
  • We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though. 

Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting. 

Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world.

These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets.

What do you think of this kind of roadtrip? 

 Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio.

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  • The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio! 

Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece. 

Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living. 

Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio.

#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
  • I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys 

I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets.

All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips. 

Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you. 

I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine! 

Julie’s Studio Zine One contains  Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about. 

Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys 

#luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
  • Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets? 

As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.

My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.

Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.

No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll. 

If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you? 

What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets? 

I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
 
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket 
@louielolayarns  Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn,  Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith 
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters 
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic 
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.

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Slow weaving. Simple stitches. Heirloom handwoven blanket from a meaningful memory. Have you been to a beach with these gorgeous coloured changing rooms? Where? My blankets are soulful gifts which say to someone that you care about them. Pop to my website to see more of my journeys and unique artisan blankets. Link in BIO. #uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #artisanmade #heirloomquality #slowcrafted
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Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group. I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’. Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people. See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio #roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
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Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion! I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments. I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee. In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain. I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas. I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines. More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio. #artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
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Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this? Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures! At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny. These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient! Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account. See more in my Link in Bio. #over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
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We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though. Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting. Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world. These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets. What do you think of this kind of roadtrip? Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio. #roadtripping #vintagecar #vintagecarsdaily #luxurygifts #adventuretravel
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The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio! Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece. Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living. Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio. #uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
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I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets. All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips. Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you. I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine! Julie’s Studio Zine One contains Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about. Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys #luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
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Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets? As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa. My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered. Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece. No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll. If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you? What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets? I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome. Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket @louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings @greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith @viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus @theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic @litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters @litlg Singles - French Lavender @spincycle_yarns Metamorphic @walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder @hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris @oystersandpurls BFL/Merino @avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble @treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End @valley_maker , - Finn @woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock @garthenor Preseli - Orchid @fibresmith Merino - Amethyst. #uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
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