Un mariage coloré et merveilleux …

Un mariage coloré et merveilleux …

Click here to read this in English. Ok, je suis enfin prête à raconter les secrets du jour de mon mariage, j'ai enfin le temps de vous raconter tout ça! C' était une belle journée avec un temps parfait ... ensoleillé mais pas trop chaud avec une brise légère,...

A colourful and wonderful wedding day…

A colourful and wonderful wedding day…

Lisez cet article en français ici. Ok, I'm finally ready to spill some beans about my wedding day, just been trying to find the time to tell you all about it! It was such a lovely day with perfect weather... sunny but not too hot with a light breeze, just what I had...

Online workshops coming soon!

Online workshops coming soon!

I know, I know! You have been asking me to do online workshops for a while now and I have been procrastinating because they require so much time to film and edit... But, the wait is over! Well... almost 😉 Yes, I am currently working on bringing you new fun online...

Amazing feedback from my latest exhibition

I admit, I don't exhibit ''in the flesh'' often but after winning second prize at the Westmead Hospital art prize in July 2014, I jumped at the offer of doing a solo exhibition there! How could I refuse sharing my art in an environment where positivity was just what...

I am engaged!

I am engaged!

 Woohooo!!! I am so very excited to share my good news with you all! Pete and I have been together for 3.5 years and although we are very stable and I was hoping he would one day want to get married, it wasn't a necessity as we were very happy. But you know... if he...

100 paintings in 100 days challenge!

100 paintings in 100 days challenge!

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Jim Rohn I have set myself a crazy challenge for various reasons... One, I want to stop technology from sucking up my life and make more time for what's most important to me, making art Two, I want...

Create your first mixed media art journal page!

Create your first mixed media art journal page!

''Artyshils'' is a lovely mixed media artist who is also very talented. I love her use of bright colours and the kindness that comes out of every face she paints... I thought you guys might enjoy a video she did where she shows you step by step how she creates one of...

A girl & an Owl mixed media page

Andrea Gomoll is one of the artists I like to follow as her work is lovely, colourful and cheerful. I love how she draw her girl faces and the mixed media techniques she uses. I always find it fascinating to watch her create a new piece, I hope you will enjoy this...

How to draw a profile face

I enjoyed Adriana Almanza's simple video tutorial showing how to draw a profile face... She does gorgeous girly works, check her out here: http://www.adrianaalmanza.blogspot.de Hope you get inspired to start drawing 🙂 Mimi....

2014 Westmead Hospital Art Prize Winner!

2014 Westmead Hospital Art Prize Winner!

Well, 2nd prize actually but still a winner 🙂 I had been crossing my fingers (and toes!) since I entered, feeling very hopeful until the award ceremony last night, when my confidence completely crashed while the winners were getting announced... I was thinking all...

The Psychology of Colour (2)

The Psychology of Colour (2)

Click here to read part 1 of the Psychology of Colour!   Now let's look at the cool colours...   Green Is calming and makes us feel connectedIs it because it is the most natural colour that we find in leaves, grass, trees... and associate with breathing and...

The Psychology of Colour (1)

The Psychology of Colour (1)

I have always been fascinated by colours and how they affect us! I already wrote a post about why we feel inspired by the colour blue but there is just so much to explore I thought I would do a bit more research about the impact of colour in different areas of our...

Bright Future

Bright Future

With all the fun art tools you can find these days, it's quite hard to resist getting lots of 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’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

"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...

Art journal spread: Love Doesn’t Hurt

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

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!

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!!

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)

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

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

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!

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

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

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...

Where to start to create mixed media?

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

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

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!

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?

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

Decorating ideas for your living room

In most homes there’s one main room that all family members seem to enjoy being in during the evening. Whether it’s 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...

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