The Psychology of Colour (1)
I have always been fascinated by colours and how they affect us! I already wrote a post aboutĀ why we feel inspired by the colour blueĀ but there is just so much to explore I thought I would doĀ a bit more research about the impact of colour in different areas of our...
Bright Future
With all the fun art tools you can find these days, it's quite hard to resist getting lots ofĀ stencils, stamps, paints and so on and just let loose! This is what I felt like doing one day and so I set out to play with texture and colours to create an interesting...
I’m a finalist, yay!
I am very excited because I just received an email letting me know that my painting Exploration has been chosen as a finalist for the Westmead Hospital Art Prize! This is very exciting news for me! Fingers crossed so I may win the prize... brrr... shivering with...
Love is in the Air
"Love is in the Air'' is a mixed media (acrylic and colour pencils) piece I created while relaxing over the summer. I went away on a roadtrip with my partner Pete (whom I love very much!) along the east coast of Australia (between Sydney and Brisbane). The weather was...
How to mix colours & create yummy colour palettes!
I don't know about you but sometimes, I find colours that go well together without batting an eyelid and sometimes, it's hard to know which ones really complement each other! As an artist, I have some favourite combination of colours that I often use, for example, I...
Art journal spread: Love Doesn’t Hurt
Another spread in my art journal! I'm not sure why but the eyes I painted seem to be so full of underlying sadness... I wasn't planning to, it just happened! This prompted me to reflect on a few of my feelings and thoughts which are summed up in this lovely quote (by...
Art Journal page: A Force From Above
A few weeks ago I decided to start a new art journal... One can't have too many art journals, right??! Oh well, I have an A4 art journal and a baby art journal that is only A6 size (about 10 x 15 cm) so I had an excuse to get something in the middle! This one is a...
It’s a Wonderful World!
Sometimes an artist has to try new techniques... It helps us grow and more importantly... it's SO much fun!!! And so I decided to make my own acrylic paint sprays to create a funk, space-like background... I wanted a little colour and for the overall effect to be a...
It’s official!!
I have officially made http://mimibondi.com my primary domain! It was long overdue but it is now the website address you need to use to find me;-) Things have moved around a little so if you encounter any issues at all, please notify me here, many thanks :)...
Pencil storage (cases, rolls & more)
If like me, you can't bear to be separated from your arty crafty fun, even when you go on holiday (and a holiday means more free time and therefore, more time to get creative, right?), then maybe, like me, you need some clever ways to transport your supplies with as...
Exploration
This painting won 2nd prize at the 2014 Westmead Hospital Art Prize. It is now part of the hospital's large art collection and will be permanently displayed there for all to enjoy (around 2 million...
Old, New and Flora Bowley
Over the last few days I have been working on a new painting which has ''something old and something new''.... I purchased Flora Bowley's book called ''Intuitive Painting'' a month ago and although I did not find a lot of new information (for me), I do recommend...
Back in the studio!
You know that feeling... when you get back to something you love doing and suddenly it feels like all is well once again and the planets have finally aligned?? I had not touched my paintbrushes much in the last few months, not because I didn't want to but because I...
One and Only
I wanted to celebrate how beautiful and unique we all are! Sure we may all look a bit the same (we have arms, eyes, legs...) but no one can see what amazing treasures we have inside, unless, of course, we choose to we reveal and express them. My insides are made of...
Holding onto my Heart
We have all had our heart broken... at least once! When I remember my heartbreaks, it makes me feel a little sad but also appreciative of what I have experienced so far and of what I have now, a solid love that is strong and stable (for people around me but also for...
Hold Onto Your Dreams, my 1st mixed media piece!
This is my first mixed media piece and I hope you like it! I have been fascinated by the wonderful work of so many artists out there and inspired to start my own. It wasn't after a lot of YouTube video watching and art supply researching that I decided to finally have...
Where to start to create mixed media?
I have always been fascinated by the beautiful artworks created by some mixed media artists. You can use just about anything you have in your studio: paints, pens, paper, lace, small objects, inks, etc and combine to create completely unique and original pieces. But,...
Funky Custom House Numbers & Letters
Give your house some funky street appeal! There is more work involved than you may think! Each one is sanded, primed, sanded again, hand painted with a minimum of 2 coats and highlighted. Finally, I paint all edges and back in black (2 coats) to make the colours pop...
Colour me happy
We all know that colours impact us to various degrees but do you know which colours to pick to create the perfect environment for YOU? In her article, Melissa Shedden gives you a little insight on how most common colours affect us... for example how orange can make...
Tutorial: create your own 3D art!
I came across this fun and well explained tutorial by Soulstyle a few days ago and fell in love with it because it is so easy to create (even for someone who has never been very creative!) and gives you fantastic results. There Tracy has created a canvas with pears on...
What do you think of digital art?
I can't deny that there are some insanely, truly, incredibly talented digital artists out there. Some of the art on this article leaves me speechless as the colours are so vibrant and the details so fine! I haven't seen anything like it in a painting done the old...
Investing in art – what you need to know
Ever wanted to buy art as an investment? You may have already done so many times already or may just want to purchase your first piece but either way, you can't just walk into the process without knowing some very useful advice. For example, have you considered why...
Rules for Hanging Art
Everyone knows how to buy a piece of art they like but not everyone knows how to hang it properly once it's unwrapped at home! Sometimes it is crooked, sometimes there is too much stuff around it that detracts from its impact and sometimes, it's not even placed in the...
How to create a wall art gallery
Are you in need of some cool ideas to add colour to your room and give it a really modern twist? If you have a lot of photos or paintings you would like to display, creating a wall art gallery is an excellent idea! This will allow you to display everything in one...
Art Collecting for the Faint of Heart
Not sure what to do to uplift your drab walls? Have you always wanted to add some art in your home but didn't know what to pick or what you really like? Don't worry, there are a few things you can do, starting by figuring out what kind of art you actually like...
Create your own sanctuary…
It's not always easy to decorate our homes because there are so many styles to choose from! If like me you would like it to be comfortable and welcoming, how we achieve that? Here are some articles which talk about choosing things like soft colours, mood lighting,...
Abstract Art and I…
I have always loved bright colours and movement, and painting, like dancing, is healing, relaxing, fulfilling and challenging as well. When I paint, I attempt to capture positive feelings (joy, love, peace...) in a non figurative composition. I enjoy experimenting...
Decorating ideas for your living room
In most homes thereās one main room that all family members seem to enjoy being in during the evening. Whether itās to watch television, play a board game or simply to sit and catch up, the living room is often the most used room in the home. When you are considering...
Feeling inspired by the colour blue? Here’s why…
Ask any artist about colour and they will tell you that the colour blue is one of the most inspiring colours. As you may have already noticed by looking at my art, I have been inspired by that enigmatic, soothing and electric colour blue, since day 1! It just brings...
