proverb.

See my latest entry into the positive posters competition... the brief was to create a poster around the proverb ‘A Glass Half Full’... inspired by the words of Benjamin Franklin - "I haven’t failed; I’ve had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work"

Poster by Kassi Isaac...

Delicious… Enjoy!
Description:

‘A Glass Half Full’ – only sweeter!
I have always loved this quote, and wanted to recreate it in a sweet, quirky way. Having the catch phrase ‘half the TREAT is just as SWEET’ positively communicates the message to the audience. I also wanted to bring a sweet childhood nostalgia to my poster design to fit with the theme… remembering the innocence of childhood and how the possibilities and opportunity of the world are endless… through a child’s eyes. The doughnut has been delightfully munched away creating a subtle cheeky little smile. Delicious… Enjoy!

Awarded 3rd!

Recently awarded 3rd prize in a illustrated portrait competition for Australia In Front. - Thanks to all those who voted and thank you all for your support.

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

New Banner

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

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.

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

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

Stetchbook....

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!

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!!

Sweet tunes

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

Presents.

This year for Christmas I decided to make something more personal for my friends and family. Which kept me very busy! I did a total of 27 Profiles! Everyone received a personal astrology/numerology framed picture, including their date of birth, a specially designed picture along with 3 special key words, a profile descriptor of their positive traits and personality, with a PANTONE colour guide specially designed for the individual! The picture above is the Profile I did for my friend Stacey. Her colour Is 'Evergreen', PANTONE 3292C. Her 3 keywords are; Solid, Creator & Contemplative. 

On Christmas night, I did a fun little cook up with my two little sisters, Alana & Renee. We made little tea cups and saucers for Santa! so that he would leave the girls lots of nice presents in the morning. The girls loved making these and they were so simple to make ( which is even better!) they shared the rest of the teacups with the rest of the family Christmas day and they were a huge success - everyone loved them! (see below for recipe)

Little Teacups & Saucers

What you will need:

1. packet of Tick Tock biscuits  1 packet of Marshmallows

1 packed of Allen's Chocolate Freckles 1 packed of Musk Life savers. 

1 tube of cake decorating icing

Method:

Carefully cut each of the Lifesaver rings in half (adult only), then you use the Cake decorating Icing around the bottom of a marshmallow. Proceed to place the Marshmallow icing side down onto a Tick Tock biscuit- creating the saucer & the cup. ( the icing will act to bind them together). Then place the Chocolate Freckle on the top of the marshmallows, using icing to bind, which created the frothy top of the tea cup. Lastly place icing on both ends of the half Musk live saver, then carefully position on the side of the marshmallow forming he handle for your tea cup. 

2009 Semi-Permanent Book Entries

I was a little hard pushed... and after many late nights and lots of sketches I finally entered 4 individual pieces of work for the Semi Permanent book 2009! ( Fingers crossed one of the pieces I worked on gets picked!- so that they will print and publish my work!) I will update you more once and if I find out any more information! Here are the four pieces I entered- The first two are done in a fashion graphic style, with a simple pencil line faces and a simple bright wash of watercolour each to highlight their features and shadowed areas.The third is a mix of photography and vector. Lastly Is a very detailed picture of a young lady, semi nude with a fantastic deer hair figure. Now this one took a lot of time! mix media- I created this piece from pastel and work on the computer.



Its been very rewarding to see all my hard work come to life ( and on time for the deadline!)

Currently working on two sets of projects- one is illustration that has been inspired by your youth. next is a series of artworks/illustration to go into the 2009 Semi-Permanent book. Some very very exciting things have been illustrated with my wee little hands, take a peek.....