One little, two little, three little indians...

I have a love of all things American Indian!

Feathers, Animals, Patterns and that beautiful swede leather.. I have been doing a few meditations where I have had very vivid visions from the Native Americans. I have been really inspired to do a few pieces that capture the spirit, colour and feeling of these great people. Here's a quick little illustration of myself! I love the colours. I keep thinking also of Peter Pan.. and the princess Tiger Lilly.. I really admire her spirit, she was very graceful yet very stern and composed even in the face of death!

Hello... Im back!

Hello Stranger!

Thanks so much for sticking with me as I've been a slack blogger of late!

A few things:

- I wanted to let you know that I've moved again! back to the place I grew up, to be with my beautiful family and friends! wow life really is splendid here... Its great to be back! Such a treasure... the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.. and loving every minute of it!

- Have had a slight change in career paths... very exciting... more news coming soon.. x Kas.

Pixar

I'm so excited- I just love this new cartoon... ''Partly Cloudy'' the adorable new Pixar short film directed by Peter Sohn : shown in theaters before ''Up''.

Be the first 5!

Paying It Forward...
While reading kiss the birdie's beautiful blog and 3 sheets blog I came across this neat little idea and thought it would be fun to give it a go... now I will receive a handmade goody and in return the first 5 people who comment {and commit to the below terms} will receive a handmade goody from me! So.....

Here's the deal:

I am entering into the following contract with the first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same on their blog. Just read below and if you feel up to the task copy the following into your blog and leave me a comment. I am willing to post overseas (I am in the Australia, but remember you must commit on your blog to do the same to others).

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It’ll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. Heck, I might bake something for you and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something strange.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address - after I contact you.
Welcome to everyone. I will however, make an effort to do something that you like based on what I see on your blog, BUT there are no guarantees.
So that's that!!

Lots of fun!- wanna play?

Illustration Friday - Craving

Angela loved honey! honey with its trickily sweetness on freshly buttered bread was one of Angela's favourite things in the world! At night she would dream of eating the finest and most exotic honey in all the land, as a special gift from the Queen Bee her self!

Sometimes she would be craving honey so bad! When everyone was fast asleep she would sneak into the kitchen on her tippy toes and reach up to the top shelf of the cupboard for a small spoon full of honey! yum yum honey in my tum tum! she would say with a sticky smile :D

(Process sketch, not totally happy with it as yet, still just playing around with it... will post you update with the final illo at a later date). x kas

My friend Mel.

A beautiful friend of mine sent me a quote today that I really needed to hear....
I thought I would pass it on and share it with all of you. x Kas

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others" - Marianne Williamson

Rumpelstiltskin.

I do have some big plans and creative ideas rolling around with the tumbleweeds at the moment and look forward to sharing them with you all....

Instead, I am packing boxes, bedding, books and bags to move into our new house

Yes. We are moving. Soon! .... Into a friends house while she's gone to Canada for two years after accepting a new job in Toronto. It is very exciting and things are slightly crazy around here!

We are moving to an old cottage house in the Mountains backing onto the most suburb and gorgeous national park with breathtaking views. It will surely be a source of inspiration I can feel it in the air. The little suburb we are moving into was the exact location where the lovable Australian character Blinky Bill was created in the early 20's and 30's by the famous illustrator/author Dorothy Wall.
Also please meet our new addition to the family- and my secret obsession ( rabbits~! shhh) The gorgeous cute baby mini lop kitten, Rumpelstiltskin. xx Kas

....I'm still here....

Some exciting updates and news coming soon...

Illustration Friday - hierarchy

Just a quick little one..

This is amazing! great to get a sense of the craft of illustration and cartoons before computers- its a great little snippet of history ( I also noticed how gender specific the roles were too..)

enjoy! x Kas

Illustration Friday - Theater

Watch out for this cheeky little bun! all dressed up - oh what fun!

Illustration Friday - Impossibility

Dave would spend his afternoons with his dog Max reading adventures of pirates, buried treasure and giant octopi! He dreamt he was the fierce ''Pirate Dave'' in the Seven Seas where nothing was an impossibility!

New Banner

Out with the old in with the new.. something small I've been working on.. whats your thoughts? x kas

Fab Friday Find - Paper Wings, celebrating childhood

Today I'm sharing with you my latest source of inspiration and simply delectable children's fashion label "Paper Wings". Everything about this label I adore! I imagine my child self in ore of loved these precious pieces of clothing, I imagine as a child would of loved to dress in Paper Wings clothing and strut around like a sassy little princess!

A fantastic Australian made company, based in Mullumbimby near Byron Bay in NSW, (one of my favourite places in the world!). Michelee Fallon and Jason Gibaud - The creative genius behind the brand both duo to create beautiful signature bustles, ruffles, and stripes feature in jersey knit cottons, along with a new line of woollen knits -robust, playful clothing for the modern child.

To buy Paper Wings 09 Collection please visit the Appleseed Child and Tiny People enjoy! xxx Kas

Sneak Peak...

Just a little sneak peak of something I'm working on at the moment... xx Kas

Curvy 6, exhibition, book launch and photos for 2009

"Eve" Copyright Kassi Isaac, 2009.

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My submission ''Eve'' page 34 of curvy 6.

Opposite the georgious work of maria vittoria benatti.

I recently talked about my acceptance into the book publication of Curvy 6 2009, produced by Yen magazine, and about the pieces I was invited to submit for the opening exhibition that will tour around AUSTRALIA. The piece that was published is pictured above, entitled ''Eve" She is a delectable slightly unsettling, yet seriously cute little Eve girl character I created. Here she is laying down with her favourite yellow bunny toy on a textured backing. Below is the very large piece I created for the Curvy 6 exhibition of Eve, also I have included the concept sketch I did for Eve 2.

'''Eve 2" Copyright Kassi Isaac, 2009.

- Original sketch ''Eve 2" Copyright Kassi Isaac, 2009.

Both of these will be available for purchase in my shop from the 10/4/09... Large giclee prints of archival paper Limited edition. Click here for more details.

Book launch, and exhibition night for Curvy 6 2009. Mori Gallery Sydney AUSTRALIA.
Woah! what an opening!! the place was packed, so many people were there you could barley move! Its great to see so many people getting behind these exceptionally talented female artists! Such as Kelly Thompson, Kate Lightfoot, Lisa Li, Bec Winnel, Lili Piri, Maria Eugnia Plate, Candybird, Bei Badgirl, Gina Kiel, Nicole Tattersail plus many many more... Full list here.

What a great night! I also purchased a piece named "Early Bird" by the very talented and sassy artist Kate lightfoot see some of her beautiful work here.

Kassi Isaac in front of ''Eve 2''.'



Kassi Isaac's, two pieces from the 'Eve series'.

Sarah Lanarch, Cover of the Ladyhawke album 'Bird of Prey''.





Kate Lightfoot "Early Bird''.

Kelly Thompson's works.

Website...

Hello stranger!

Sorry for the recent absence! I have been run off my feet with the Curvy event & exhibition... while also trying to design and complete a website in a week ( which has been interesting considering I am not a website designer.. and am pretty errmmmm *cough* fresh/new to websites!) I'll get there! working hard! check it out.. www.kassiisaac.com thanks for stopping by... and I will update you all soon! x kas

Illustration Friday - Legendary

CURVY 6

So I basically went "eeEEEEeeee" with excitement when I checked my email! -I had to pinch myself when I received an the notice from Yen Magazine to tell me I made it into Curvy this year~!

I am so ecstatic- first time I have entered Curvy!- with 1600 entries from over 40 different countries from some of the most spectacular female artists around the world, see the full list of artist here. Curvy 2009 kicks off with its official launch in Sydney, at Mori Gallery, 168 Day Street on Thursday April the 2nd, 8-11pm, continuing until April 17th.

Until then I am going to be really really busy working away on some more pieces they have asked me to do for the touring exhibition. xxxx Kas

Illustration Friday - Intricate

This is my illustration for the topic 'Intricate'. I hope you like the intricate detail and brush work of this piece- also sorry I haven't posted for a few days but I have been very busy and have some fantastic news I can't wait to share it with you all- ( should be finalized around April so will tell you then- *eee* :D) x kas.

Fab Friday Find: Coraline

I'm sooo excited! I am so looking forward to seeing this new movie Coraline at the cinema's when it comes out! The story and illustration style looks fantastic! Book by Nick Gaiman who also wrote 'Star Dust' (another one of my favourite movies!) DirectedHerny Selick (the director for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas) Staring Dekota Fanning ( my favourite child actor) as well as Teri Hatcher.

Showing in the US the 6th of Feb, and in Australia on the 7th of May. watch the trailer here. (oOoO exciting!) xx kas

IF- Celebrate (2)

I have been drawing cup cakes all day today!- this one reminded me of the illustration Friday topic "Celebrate"so I quickly rendered it up on photo shop, whoohla! xx kas

IF- Celebrate

Just a quick little one this week- * busy week* ! hope you like it. x kas

Sketchbook....

Ive just finished working on a massive pitch for a women's cosmetic company (**breath** my days nights and weekends have been all go go go go!) Ive been absorbed in drawing heaps of delicate/ elegant ladies. Its been a fun project to work on! Its nice to work on something really girlie! lots of fun. x kas

Illustration Friday - Time

WOW have I been busy this week!- where did I find the time to do this? - enjoy.... x kas

Stetchbook....

The giving tree

For all those who don't know, I am addicted to collecting beautiful/ gorgeous children's books. A friend of mine recommended this book by Shel Silverstein, Its a fantastic book- I would recommend to young and old alike, the moral of the book is timeless. Beautifully written with simple and clean illustrations, the book crafts a beautiful story about a little boy, a tree, life and unconditional love. It also reminds us not to take the people we love for granted- nor the things they do for us.

This book reminded me of this beautiful cartoon I absolutely adored when I was a young, ( I haven't seen in since) finally found it on u tube, written by Walt Disney Its called "Lambert the Sheepish Lion'' I hope you enjoy it!

Illustration Friday - Flawed

Once upon a day, Far far away in a far off land was a strange little town that was flawed, even the towns name was indeed "Flawed Town". In this town the trees grew upside down, the birds swam in the lake and the fish flew in the sky. The houses in Flawed Town had lots of windows but no doors! The cars in the town would also drive upside down! ''Why what a strange little town'' you say, "How could anyone live here?". But to the people of this town, who have three eyes and ten little toes this is their home!

Tell me what can you find in this picture? I have half coloured in the drawing of "Flawed town" above. Just for bit of fun, you can download a PDF of this image, completely FREE! Colour it in any way you wish either on the computer or by hand and email it back to me. I will upload the best entries here...

look forward to what you come back with! x Kas

Happy Birthday to me!

Happy birthday to me! 21 again * wink wink* .... the above picture is of me when I was younger (3 years old) riding around in my grandparents back yard, I loved that bike!

Illustration Friday: Pale

This is a very quick little drawing I did for this weeks Illustration Friday Topic- Pale.
Jessica had to get her face painted with pale white paint before she could have the rest of her bunny face painted on!

Alana Monet,

Happy Birthday Alana!

Eleven years ago today I became a sister because you came into the world, into my life, into my arms. You were so cute and little, I was the happiest and the most excited I have ever been! Ever since I was a little girl I longed to have a little sister like you!

When I first looked down at you, I held you in awe. I knew you were special. My passion for art, my joy for you a part of your life always, when I gave you your second name 'Monet'.

I love you! Your are a perfect little sister and a beautiful little girl, you are so kind hearted, generous and gorgeous, life is beautiful with you in it, my sister, my best friend.

I hope your eleventh year is all you imagined it to be!

With hugs and kisses and magical wishes, love always and forever

Kas x

Just for fun...

Play time

Its wayyy past bed time and I should be tucked into bed ready for work in the morning but all I can think of is this little girl, playing with her pink horse, colouring in her activity book and playing on her toy phone...Off to bed now, xxx goodnight!!

Illustration Friday: Contained

Well what started as a quick sketch for this weeks Illustration Friday Topic; "Contained" turned into few hours of ink work- a few hours of photoshop- and is now looking like two very cute little characters! (would be great as a kids book). Miss Emily Dickson and her dear, dear, friend Miss L. Bug. ( Of course L. stands for lady - and I'm sure she defiantly is a lady too) I can imagine endless walks in the park with lots of tea parties and delicious cucumber sandwiches while catching up on all the latest gossip;- who's playing at which park these days and who likes which boys at school?!

Sweet tunes

My new 2 favorite albums to listen to whilst I draw, paint and get lost in my imagination... Lenka & Emiliana Torrini