Easter 2019 has been a time of significant firsts. For Canberra, it saw the launch of our first Light Rail Vehicle or LRV (don't call it a tram!).After a lot of controversy, a lot of money and a lot of time the system is finally up and running. Some are thrilled - it must be … Continue reading A moving eggsperience…
Need some eggy inspiration?
Well, today's the day, at last. Yes, it's Easter Sunday - egg painting day. Happy Easter everyone! The thinking has already begun and throughout the family the question is being asked "What will I paint on my eggs this year?" For me, nowadays, it's usually about something significant the happened over the past year. It's … Continue reading Need some eggy inspiration?
One a penny, two a penny…
Hot cross buns, hot cross buns. One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns. If you have no daughters, give them to your sons. One a penny, two a penny. Hot cross buns! I now have that tune going round my head, played in a squeaky tone on a brown plastic recorder. With only … Continue reading One a penny, two a penny…
Loving Vincent, egg-style
The egg chosen for this eggspress post has an obvious inspiration - Vincent van Gogh's Wheatfield with Crows, painted in 1890. But to be more eggsact, this egg, painted by Robyn H in 2018, was inspired by the movie Loving Vincent. This fascinating feature-length animated movie is a truly amazing achievement. Over 125 artists from … Continue reading Loving Vincent, egg-style
Aotearoa – the land of the long white cloud
A tale of ferns, tikis and travel
Creativity is in her genes…
Well, yes, given the artistic background she comes from, but for this egg it's actually ON her jeans! Over the years Katie has spent a lot of time vandalising graffitiing decorating anything that didn't run away fast enough. Books, clothes and even her curtains. This egg, painted in 2010, was taken from a pair of her … Continue reading Creativity is in her genes…