midnight in PARIS

Pencil & Digital Colouring


I've been admiring alot of vintage film poster artwork lately during various
movie marathons (mainly involving musicals and kids films from the 80s!)
I kind of miss the whimsy and creativity that came with the illustrated posters.
That kind of collaged aesthetic that pulled out various elements and characters.
I may post my favourites sometime this week as there are many!
But needless to say they have inspired me.


I've been working away on this illustration of Woody Allen's new film
for the last month or so in between jobs and whatnot.
I think mainly to pass the time before it's finally released here in Aus in October.
(I feel like i've been waiting foreverrrrrrrr)
But also it's hard for me to pass up a chance to draw Miss Marion.
I mean, what can be more amazing than the golden age of Paris in the 20s
as seen through the eyes of Woody Allen?
Not to mention it stars Owen Wilson and the M-Bomb Cotillard.


Click play below to view the trailer:





I hope you all had a good weekend!
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the divine MISS M

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior at the premiere of Contagion in NYC.
Flawless.
<3


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marion for DIOR

Just stumbled across these brand spaking new ads for Christian Dior's
new Miss Dior bag featuring my favourite lady Marion Cotillard,
photographed by Mikael Jansson.
Can you even BELIEVE she had only had her baby like 2 weeks before shooting these?
Super woman.
Had to post - it's just been so long since I saw her in anything.
Am dying that Midnight in Paris isn't coming out in Aus until October 20.
Seriously.


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ooh AAH

Marion Cotillard photographed by Mikael Jansson
for Interview August 2010

I don't know if anyone outside of Aus will understand this rhyme?

Ooh Aah I lost my bra, I left my knickers in my boyfriends car!

Not entirely appropriate for schoolyard rhymes,
but I find that majority of the things I remember
from school rarely are!
It just jumped into my head when I was doing this post.
Random.

So I did warn you guys I would probably post these.
And here they are!
Probably my fave Marion shoot for aaaaaages.
This is how she should be styled ALWAYS.
The hair, the brows, the corset.
It's just perfection.
I am, however partial to pants, but i'll forgive the lack of those
in this one instance, because the images are just too too beautiful!

Thanks for your comments on the bad bear below!
Can't wait to finish the series.
XxX

P.S My 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' print sale is still going!
Buy anything in the shop and receive a FREE open edition print.
www.birdyandme.etsy.com
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SPOTLIGHT

La Vie en Rose (La Môme) 2007
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drawing jalouse MARCH 2010

I was so in love with this cover of Jalouse when I saw it that I had to draw it.
And....that very awkwardly rhymes.
But anyway! I've been working away at this since the weekend
so it's nice to have it all finished. I'm not used to shading in
so much dark area - definitely made for a very tired hand.
That text was an absolute pain in the A but I think it worked out
alright in the end I guess - could definitely be better but oh well.
Word to the wise...it's easier to do black text in white space than the reversal!


Hope you like!
I had so much fun doing the Vogue and Dazed covers, so I thought 'Why not?'


Here are some more pics from Mason Poole's
photoshoot because I absolutely LOVE it.
The styling is the perfect mix between cute and edgy.
Sort of Heidi-Cool if you will.





UPDATE to include the video from the photoshoot.

Source: Jalouse.fr


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floating my CREATIVE BOAT

A few inspirational images that are floating my creative boat right now.


Happy Wednesday Hump-Day!
XoX


P.S I created a Facebook page incase any of you guys want to join.
I thought it'd be a better idea to create an art-only page as I tend to dribble alot
of shit to my friends on my personal page so it's good to keep that stuff private!
Anyway click HERE if you'd like to befriend the 'arty' me.


1. Chloe Sevigny by Terry Richardson 2. Ola Straczek by ? 3. Kate Moss by Mert & Marcus
4. Marion Cotillard by Mason Poole 5. Toni Garrn by Camilla Akrans
6. Anja Rubik by ? 7. Jess Hart by Stephen Ward
8. Noemi Sunshine Ferst by Adeline Mai 9. Audrey Hepburn & George Peppard by ?
10. Lara Stone by Horst Diekgerdes

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power of PERFORMANCE

Marion Cotillard by Craig McDean
for AnOther Magazine 18


I have hardly any words for this.
I was actually quite stunned when I saw this editorial.
I love Marion, yes. But this shoot is just beyond!
I've said it before, but i'll say it again:
I adore ANY shoot that takes a 'celebrity' and challenges
any pre-conceived ideas we have of their 'image' and who they are.
I have never seen Marion look like this.
It just further enhances the theme of the shoot:
The Power of Performance.
She is truly incredible.
McDean's not bad either!


Xx


P.S I've actually started to use my Twitter a bit more,
so if you'd like to follow me there...click HERE.
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ooo baby I LIKE YOUR STYLE

NW Magazine asked me to answer a few style questions
as part of their relaunch.
So here they are:

What is the most worn item of clothing in your wardrobe?
I have worn this black Country Road basics dress of mine
about a MILLION times in the 2 years since I bought it.
I'm not one to have a closet full of clothes, I like to mix and match
accessories with basic outfits. So I have alot of bags, shoes, and jewellery.

It’s Oscar night and you can be dressed by any designer, who would you choose?
Ooo I think I would definitely like some vintage Dior Couture!
Or Chanel. Anything appropriately Chanel.
But i'm very into Couture on the red carpet!
Bring back the big structured gowns I say - we can't always rely on
Sarah Jessica Parker, Charlize Theron and Marion Cotillard to attend
the Oscars EVERY YEAR so some of these other girls better step it up!

What trend are you tired of?
Grunge! I was never into it.
You can be edgy without looking dirty.

If you could give any celebrity a makeover, who would it be?
Kate Winslet always frustrates me because I absolutely LOVE her
but she always looks about 10 years older on the red carpet.
I know fashion isn't everyone's thing - and I have no problem with that,
but i'm sure she has a stylist, and that stylist should be encouraging her
to dress her own age and have a little fun with it!

Who is your celebrity style icon and why?
Hands down, inside out, Diane Kruger.
I think she probably has the most fun with fashion
out of anyone else in Hollywood.
But she's not afraid to experiment and she doesn't have a stylist!

I also equally ADORE Marion Cotillard.
She is just a goddess.
A sublimely talented actress who is actually relevant to
the fashion industry and can always be relied upon to bring
a touch of Frenchy chic to any red carpet!

But let it be known that choosing my favourite celebrity style is like
choosing my favourite child (Well, I imagine it would be if I actually had any.)
About 90% of my illustration inspiration comes from celebrity style as it
combines my two great loves, movies and fashion.
To name a couple I love - Sienna Miller, The Olsens, Chloe Sevigny,
Alexa Chung, Gwynnie, Kirsten Dunst and The Kates (Mossy & Bosworth)

For more celebrity style goodness follow these stylin' blogs:

Lovemore
Knighttcat
Stompface
Harper & Harley
LeFlassh

Enjoy your weekend everybody!
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nine MEETS VOGUE

Before anyone gets ahead of themselves here....this is obviously
not a real cover - nor was it commissioned by anyone at Vogue.
(I wish!)
It's actually just something that i've been slowly working away
on for the last two months
- ever since I saw the cover of US Vogue's November 2009 issue -
featuring the girls from the upcoming movie musical Nine;
Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard.





I'm sure most of you have already guessed (correctly) that I pretty much
exploded with excitement upon seeing the cover, but what got me super
inspired was the behind-the-scenes video of the cover shoot
with Annie Leibovitz, which i've posted here:







Personally, I ADORE the November cover, but what I couldn't get over
was just how stunning all of the women looked, the beauty of the location
and the absolute myriad of different looks that the Vogue team came up
with during the course of the shoot.
It actually makes me kind of sad that we may never get to see
the final results in print.


So, I decided to create my own version!
Inspired by Annie's shoot and Tonne Goodman's styling,
I composed my own cover shot.
Sounds easier than what it actually was - as I had to 'create' each girl from scratch
using a bunch of different images to get the exact pose and angle I wanted.
I then had to arrange them all together.
At any rate....after two long months of doodling and collaging and drawing,
I FINALLY finished it over the weekend.
In my own way, the ultimate homage to one of my favourite magazines,
photographer and group of actresses.


I hope you guys like it!
Xx


P.S Only 2 more days of my Christmas promo!
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raymond MEIER

...is perhaps THE single most amazing celebrity portrait photographer
(BIG call I know because I do love my Annie and my Mario!)
But I just absolutely adore his style and the way he can push the
boundaries of the recognizable celebrity 'image.'
He's also photographed some of my absolute favvies!


I hope you all have an amazing weekend!
I'll be holed up inside working...*sigh*
But that only means lots of fun stuff to share in the future!


Don't forget that my 3 for 2 Christmas promo is still going
- but only for a few more days!
My Christmas Cards are also still looking for a good home!
They're really pretty...I promise ;)


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Xxx


P.S For those of you who won the 'Bright Star' passes,
please get in touch asap with your addresses so I can mail them out.
As the passes are only valid for next weekend, if I don't hear from you
by Monday unfortunately i'll have to draw another winner!
Thanks loves.
Xx

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