Instagram is a wonderful place. Have you ever found yourself looking at the time only to realise you've just lost 40 minutes down the insta rabbit hole? It is a compelling, enthralling, addictive place to hang out and as much as some people may find themselves feeling bad after a mammoth scrolling session, I often come away feeling inspired and downright impressed! There is SO much talent out there and I wanted to share 5 of my fave artists right now.
Check them out and give them a follow for some swoon worthy content in your feed (if the algorithm allows that is)
Rachael is a contemporary Aboriginal artist who uses her art to tell stories to educate and share her culture. She uses bold, bright colours and included traditional techniques to make amazing that stands out.
Shria is an Isralian artist who has a love of drawing and fashion, which when combined creates her very unique style. "The world is my canvas" and this is apparent when you check out her Instagram. Her grid comprises of beautiful photography (usually not her own) that she uses as a canvas for her stunning line drawings... just awesome.
This Blue Mountains based illustrator uses Australian native plants as her main source of inspiration. Her highly detailed and beautiful illustrations are turned into prints, silk scarves and silk tops as well as being just plain gorgeous on her insta feed! They remind me of drawing from a vintage school text book, but really good!
Kit has a beautiful, highly curated grid filled with warm, earthy blush tones and her stunning line art. This London based artist uses the female form and abstract shapes in her work to breathtaking effects and she is definitely worth checking out.
Another indigenous contemporary artist, Katie uses bold abstract art to convey the intensity and complexity of "queer love, queer life and ultimately the undulating journey of being loud and being seen". Her work is definitely loud, but it holds delicacies and feeling in the bucket load too.
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So, I'm guessing that before you buy a mobile, you might be wandering how the heck you hang something like this? I suppose it's not something we do every day, unless of course you work for an art gallery or a hanging chair store.
So, I'm guessing that before you buy a mobile, you might be wandering how the heck you hang something like this? I suppose it's not something we do every day, unless of course you work for an art gallery or a hanging chair store.
First I'll list out some things you will find super helpful.
- A stud finder (and no, its not a new version of tinder but rather something builders use to locate a joist)
If you don't have a stud finder, knock on the ceiling and listen for a short, firm sound—that's where the joist is.
- A pencil (to mark the centre or your joist)
- A drill and small drill bit (the size will depends on how big your hook screw is, you want the drill bit to be just a little smaller)
- A hook, (usually a standard cup hook will do)
- Some fishing line
- Something to stand on - preferably a strong handsome man called José that will let you climb on his back, but if you're super unlucky a step ladder will do.
First, find a location where there will be enough room for your mobile to move freely with out bumping into any walls or being low enough for people to walk into.
Next jump up on Josés back, (or climb your step ladder) and use your stud finder to locate the joist. That's the wooden beam that runs across your ceiling. Once you've found this, figure out where the centre of that beam is and mark a little dot with your pencil.
Then, grab your drill and drill a pilot hole using a drill bit (smaller than your hook thread) where you marked the dot. After this you can screw in your cup hook by hand until it's flush with the ceiling.
Next take your fishing line and thread it through the soldered top ring of the mobile, tie it to your desired length, tie a strong knot and loop it over the hook....
Sit back and enjoy the show!
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