The winterlands were..

Last week was the Winterlands markets and lucky for me I had plenty of help. Once again Rosie and Louise were there, Hilary, dad and mum. I also got to put a face to the lovely Sarah and Brooke from Finders Keepers.

Rosie is below helping me prepare! with Smudge the crazy but beautiful cat.

I enjoyed the music and once again met lots of friendly people. There was even a mosh pit of children at one point to watch dancing with face painted faces. Very cute, I wish I could have joined in but adults don;t seem to get away with running around and rolling on the floor. Oh, those were the days.

I also met the lady from Pepperstitches. I fell in love with her handmade toys, gorgeousness.

Also, just a reminder that the Mitsu book launch is coming up on the 6th of August, 6-8pm at Cafe Yuga, 172 St Johns Road, Glebe. Hope you can make it. x

This one is for the boys!

I have a new print and this time its a more 'boyish' one. I have had many people ask me if I have more boy drawings and so I began this drawing. Its an adventure on the Sea and Max is there with his Pirate ship buddies. This new print is available at my store, you can click the image for more info.

Winterland Markets

I'm very excited to announce I will be at Winterland on July 15th, 16th and 17th with a stall. I will have a lucky draw prize

I am also happy because my sister Rosie Catalano is performing on Thursday 15th July, 10pm at Carriageworks. She is an amazing musician and I highly recommend you come along and hear her live. She is also fundraising at the moment for an ep and there are rewards for contributing, everything from an ep, to our book through to live performances at your own home!

Cards now available in my new store

I have just completed uploading my entire collection of cards up in my new store. You can find them at www.nikkicatalano.bigcartel.com. I really love this new store.

I also have a new colouring book coming out which my sister wrote and I am illustrating. It will distributed through Home and Human fashion. I will post when they are available. It is all about day dreaming, my favourite thing to do apart from drawing and dancing.

New Australian Store

Hello, I'm very excited to announce the Opening of my Australian store. All illustrations are in Australian dollars which is a great advantage. I have just posted up all my 8x10" and 8x8" prints.

Have a look at www.nikkicatalano.bigcartel.com

My illustrated cards will be up within the week so keep an eye out. : )

Friends from Magnolia Square

I've been very busy chicken lately. Magnolia Square went well despite the terrential rains. I want to thank Nic and Metka for having me and also the lovely people either side of my store who made the rainy weekend bright. Helen from Ensparkle had her beautiful hand painted ceramics with your own custom made childrens name.  Others had silhouettes of  fire trucks, cows and sharks.  Visit her at www.ensparkle.com

My other neighbours were the lovely ladies Natalie and Kathy who make these gorgeous cupcake holders. They are very pretty and have beautiful designs and patterns. You can visit them at www.thecupcakewrapperco.com.au

Magnolia Square 4,5 and 6th June

I'm going to have a stall at the Upcoming Magnolia Square at the Oaks Marquee, Randwick Racecourse on the 4,5, and 6th of June. I'll have my cards, printis, mounted prints and original illustrations. I'm looking forward to it.

Owls and Critters who love you

I am pleased to have created and completed the following two illustrations today. I hope you will enjoy them too.

Sitting Pretty is about an owl daydreaming in a blossom tree. I imagine some perfect spring day in a beautiful Japanese garden. This is a very delicate image with alot of detail and softness about it.

We Love You is a joyous and quirky illustration which began as an illustration for my sister and read ":We love you Rosie" I thought it was one that everyone could enjoy as you look up at these little critters declaring their love for you. I wish I had this one as a little girl when I was scared before bed. (imaginary monster etc. At least these monsters are the good sort. : )

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I want to thank everyone who visited my stall at The Finders Keepers and also to my boyfriend Jason, my sister Rosie and her girlfriend Lou who all helped me out over the two days. I felt very loved and supported. Also, thank you to dad who surprised me on Saturday morning and greeted me on arrival.

There were so many beautiful stalls. I bought some beautiful bird earrings from my neighbouring stall Agent Indigo.

I also had my new Illustration up on display called Russian Doll. The print is available now in my etsy store.

Mitsu is now available online

I'm very pleased and happy to announce that Mitsu; The Dark Witch and the Dream Wilderness is now available online!

It has been 4 years in the making and with the inspiration of Rosalia's creative imagination and writing and my illustrations we have combined to create this beautiful book. I'm very proud of both of us for making this happen.

Keep watch as there will be a launch!

To buy Mitsu click http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000136962

For more information and updates join www.facebook.com/mitsubook or www.mitsubook.blogspot.com

Mitsu subscriber list up and new cards on my Etsy Store

I have two things to write today. One is in preparation for mitsu; The Dark Witch and the Dream Wilderness which is soon to be released. Click here to subscribe and we will send you launch dates, news and specials.

On another note; I am now selling my cards on Etsy. Its like giving a family or friend a little artwork. :)

Finders Keepers Online Profiles

Finders Keepers is coming up next weekend and they have now put up the profiles of designers and artists participating. Have a look at http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/nikki-catalano.php

Puppet Girl

I thought I would post my puppet girl I made for a study project as she looks very much like one of my drawings. I really like her. There are some paper birds too.

Finder Keepers; May 7th and 8th

Finder Keepers is on at Carriage Works (Redfern) on the 7th and 8th of May.

I will be there with prints, cards and original works. I'm really looking forward to it!

I've also created a new image with "Monsters Playground.. just have a look below.

I'm back with a new book

I've begun new course in Design and Illustration which has been busy in a good way.

Now my sister and I are about to launch a book called Mitsu; The Dark Witch and the Dream Wilderness in a few weeks. We will post more details as the event is finalised. In the meantime we have set up a site for the book at www.mitsubook.blogspot.com

Rosie wrote the book and I illustrated it. It s a book about a girl who enters a dream world in search of her mother. You could place it in a similar vein to Tim Burton or the movie Coraline.

I will let you know more soon.

New online Shops

I'm pleased to announce the opening of two new online stores. The wonderful people at Indie Art and Design have now launched my work for sale on their site. Simply go to www.indie.com.au/nikki-catalano to have a looksy.

Also I now have an Australian based shop online for those who prefer to shop in Australian dollars. Go to www.nikkicatalano.bigcartel.com

I'm planning on making new lines f products including beautiful illustrated badges and colouring book so keep an eye out and I'll keep you posted.

Love and Kisses... xx Nikki

Kirribilli Markets... Dec 13th

Paris in the Sky

On Sunday the 13th of December I will be selling my illustrations at Kirribilli Markets. For more info go to my Facebook page www.facebook.com/nikkicatalanodesign. You will find me in the tunnel. Hope you can make it! x

2010 Calendar

I have now created a new calendar for 2010 which is available at Redbubble. It features 12 of my illustrations from this year and is a large format with rich colour. I'm very excited about it! It makes a good xmas present. I always enjoy turning over a good calendar to reveal the following months image. Take a look anyway and let me know what you think. xx

New Online Store...

Balloon Girl

Udessi, an online boutique store for art and design are now stocking a collection of my illustrations. I hope you can take a look. Kim has photographed them beautifully too. Have a look at www.udessi.com.au

This week I also have the Avalon Markets this Saturday the 21 November. I will be selling my illustrations, jewellery and also my blown glass work.

Still Life

Jason...

This is Jason my partner helping me cut frames for my illustrations. He also drives me to stores, markets and suppliers. He is very generous and I'm very lucky. Jason encouraged me to pursue my passion for illustrating and I'm so very grateful to him. Thank you honey! xx