Category Archives: the Little Bird told me…

Exhibition news!

By elise | Published: April 22, 2010

While I’m working away on paintings there is also a lot of organisation happening behind the scenes. And I am thrilled to report that we now have a Victorian winery sponsoring the opening of the exhibition. The Crittenden Estate on the Mornington Peninsula has been stupendous in throwing their support behind the exhibition and will [...]

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New Prints!

By elise | Published: April 16, 2010

We have two markets this weekend and we have a debut… Introducing  TWO NEW PRINTS coming out ino the big wide world for the first time this weekend at the Sister’s Market in Brunswick and the Maker’s Market at the Abbotsford Convent. It looks like a stunning weekend (if it’s anything like today) so come [...]

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We heart AvantCard!

By elise | Published: March 31, 2010

Exciting news! The people at AvantCard have decided to throw their weight behind the exhibition by featuring one of my images for a run of postcards all throughout Melbourne in the weeks prior to the opening. If you haven’t come across them before, Avant Cards are a brilliant company that distribute free postcards throughout Australian [...]

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Exhibition website

By elise | Published: March 31, 2010

  Yes – we have a name! And yes it is all coming together spookily well! So without further ado… I hereby launch the new exhibition website and invite you to have a look. Most excitingly I have released four paintings for pre-sale. These pieces will still form a vital part of the exhibition of [...]

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Koko Black artists

By elise | Published: March 27, 2010

Thursday was the announcement of the winners of the 2010 Koko Black Easter Creative Drawing Prize. It was a beautiful day that celebrated the drawing talents of some amazing artists – young and old. Well, none actually very old at all They came from interstate, and all around Victoria. There were stories of someone sleeping [...]

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Happenings

By elise | Published: March 18, 2010

There’s been a lot happening. Last weekend I was in Sydney for the Australian Society of Authors AGM, the awarding of the Barbara Jefferis Award to Kristina Olsson for her book The China Garden by (UQP) and first meeting of the committee of management for the year. We have a great group of dynamic people [...]

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KOKO Black 2010 Creative Drawing Prize

By elise | Published: February 23, 2010

There is still time to get your entries in for the KOKO BLACK drawing prize. Yes, a drawing prize created and supported by the delicious team at KOKO BLACK, chocolatiers extraordinaire. Pop onto their website quick-smart and download the entry form and drawing template, or pick one up in person from any KOKO BLACK shop. [...]

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Anatomy of a Drawing 1

By elise | Published: January 21, 2010

I thought it would be interesting to dissect a drawing, so to speak. This is one from my Moleskines collection, book two. It began with a what should I draw? kind of question, and a suggestion from Peter of a walrus. No more of an idea than that. I pulled up photos from the computer [...]

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The Exhibition

By elise | Published: December 10, 2009

I am so excited to finally be able to give you news about my exhibition! Hooray, huzzah and woot!! So here are the vital statistics… I’ll post updates and news as it happens. No-Vacancy Gallery ELISE HURST paintings & etchings Opening Night: Thursday 20th May 6 – 9pm Exhibition: 20th May until 2nd June I’ll [...]

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New shop

By elise | Published: December 1, 2009

Snnip! pop (bubble bubble) Hooray! You just heard the opening of the new online shop. Tadaa!! Yes, I have put the prints and cards online with books soon to follow. Which means an easy way to preview some of what will be on offer at the market and a chance for interstate and international people [...]

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