So I got some great news today. There's a book I submitted work to ages ago and they are printed and I get a copy. Hurrah!

A little bit about the book. Ethan Bodnar, a seriously talented young designer had a bit of an idea where he would call for designers to show a.) a bit of their regular work, and b.) be assigned a task which is not something they normally do. I got digitally manipulate a photograph, which basically entailed combining my vector illustration style with a photo. Now I'm actually quite scared to see how my work stacks up beside all the other amazing designers but I'm really happy to have been given this opportunity.

And quite just stunned at how talented this young designer is. I know he's embarking on what is likely to be an amazing career, and it goes to show that inspiration comes from the least expected places.

Thanks Ethan, you rock.

You may find more about the Creative Grab Bag Book here and I will add some snaps from the book when it arrives!

(p.s sorry for cross posting this for anyone who reads this blog and my work one)

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A close family friend passed away last week. He was a huge influence on me and my circle of friends. Matter of fact he treated us like family and taught me a lot of stuff, like how to swing a hammer, how to take yourself less seriously. What amazed me about him is how large he lived. He will live in my memory as this loud, boisterously friendly, funny, larger-than-life and wonderful human being. I miss him already and my heart goes out to his family. The world is a richer, better place for him having lived.

I am so lucky to have very close mates and sometimes I don't remember how amazing it is to have these huge extended family and collection of people that care for me. And it's not just that they've put up with their kid's friends, but welcomed us all in as surrogate family members and I'm so grateful for each and every kindness they have shown me. I know that they've helped me become a better person and I love them all.

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