ART FAIR

This year I was happy to be invited by Outre Gallery to exhibit at the Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne. They had a gorgeous booth of interesting, contemporary artworks by a select group of artists, both local and international.

Faded Beauty

I exhibited four new sculpture paintings and one A2 screen print created specifically for the event.

With these works I am continuing to explore the double standard language of gender. It’s an old narrative of equality (or lack there of) but one that is still so interesting to me. Why are there so many more derogative terms for female than males?

(Not Your) Princess

Ice Queen

Tramp

I had a great response to these works and the sentiment behind them. All original sculpture paintings have sold but there are still some ‘Bubbles Burst’ screen prints available at Outre Gallery.

A2 four colour screen print with super snazzy silver glitter

Limited edition of 50. Hand signed and numbered.

MORTAL MACHINE GALLERY GROUP EXHIBITION

New artworks heading to New Orleans Mortal Machine Gallery for their group show 'No Logic, No Boundaries'.

I love painting these sculptural heads. Colourful and bold but with layers of textures, patterns, complexity and intrigue.

Star - 20 x 14 x 1.5” mixed media on plywood

Boss - 19 x 16 x 1.5”  mixed media on plywood

The show will include artwork by 8 artists including: 

Chelsea Nyegaard

Mario Maple

Ellena Lourens

Roxy Peroxyde

Mando Marie

Hoxxoh

Justin Henry Miller

Neryl Walker

Opening reception is this Friday 31st Mar 7-10pm at:

940 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

For any enquiries please contact: mortalmachinenola@gmail.com

FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL KILL

I was recently asked to contribute to a group show at Outre Gallery called ‘A League of Their Own’ - a showcase of loveable misfits, bad ass legends and vociferous villains. I couldn’t go past the iconic Varla (Tura Satana), Billie (Lori Williams) and Rosie (Haji) from Russ Meyers 1965 cult classic, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill. Shot in black and white, such classic scenes and styling, with the best one liners.

The original painting on plywood sold but due to an overwhelming response I have released a limited edition of giclee prints available from A3+ to A0 size in the online store. So now you can now take legends Tura, Lori and Haji home with you. :)

A2 size

A1 size

SPOKE x VERTICAL GALLERY 12 x 12 SHOW

So happy to be asked back to exhibit at Spoke Art as part of their pop up 12 x 12 exhibition at Vertical Gallery in Chicago.

Lots of great artists involved and the only stipulation being that the artwork was to be 12 x 12”. Here’s my piece, ‘We Got The Beat’.

The show opened on Fri 28th Sept until Sun 30th. To enquire about my piece please email the gallery at events@spoke-art.com

NSFW GROUP SHOW AT SPOKE ART SAN FRANCISCO

I was recently asked to be a part of a group show, NSFW at Spoke Art in San Francisco. The show featured over 40 female and femme identifying artists who explored the topic of female sexuality. The varied works included painting, embroidery, neon and prints. Some of the artists involved were Miss van, Laura Berger, Jessica Hess, Petite Luxures, Jessica So Ren Tang, Winnie Truong, Robin Eisenberg, Meryl Pataky, Sabrina Elliot and more. Dasha Matsuura curated the show and you can read her interview about the show in Juxtapoz magazine here. Plus another interview here.

#butfirstcoffee  SOLD

It was such a fun show and so great to be a part of an all femme group. I had the pleasure of going to San Francisco for opening night and meeting some of the artists and the lovely Dasha. Head to www.spoke-art.com to see the full list of artwork available for sale or email SF@spoke-art.com. The show finishes on Aug 26th at Spoke Art Gallery -816 Sutter St, San Francisco. I have one original left #todolist (acrylic painted on plywood, box framed with Australian hardwood) plus a limited edition giclee print #balance. (See below) Run of 50 only so be quick to snaffle one.

#foodporn   SOLD

#todolist Acrylic on plywood, box framed with a hardwood frame.

Limited edition print #balance available at www.spoke-art.com

Some of the artsits on opening night of NSFW group show at Spoke Art SF.

'JUNGLE GIRLS' PRINT LAUNCH

It's exotica hour in the jungle! Can't you hear the bongos and bird calls? This is a print taken from a large original painting on canvas.

Giclee prints available from A3+ up to A0 poster size (holding A2 size in third pic). Printed on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 and each edition is hand numbered and signed.

Head on over to the shop for a peek.

PRETTY HANDY iMESSAGE STICKER APP!

I am super excited to announce the launch of my very own iMessage sticker app!

'Pretty Handy' includes 35 static and animated iMessage stickers that you can text to your mates. Only US 99c or AUD $1.49 for the pack.

You can place them into your texts or hold and drag the icons to place on photos or pictures. Hours of hilarity ensues!

Let your fingers do the talking! You can find it in the app store here. You can gift it to a friend too!

LEILANI

Aloha! A new print is in the store and somehow I forgot to post it here! Following on from China Girl, this is Leilani, featuring all things Hawaiian. The name was inspired by the Hoodoo Gurus song of the same name, taken from their classic 80’s debut album, Stoneage Romeos. It’s still a fave of mine. Leilani is a Hawaiian name that means heavenly flower.

My great grandfather lived in Hawaii for sometime and came back to Australia to design and build his home inspired by his travels, complete with palm trees. It was a very unusual design for 1905. He named it Hale Mauka (house on the hill) and it still stands today.

She is available in A3 size up to A0 poster size. Shown below holding the A2 size. Head to the shop for more details.

TIGER SNAKES AND SIX PACKS

Stocksy, General Assembly and Frankie Magazine have teamed up with a group of local illustrators, designers and artists for an amazing night of art illustration, photography and mixed media. 'Tiger Snakes and Six Packs' - a celebration and exploration of all things Aussie. Opens this Thursday night in Melbourne and yes free beer will be involved! 

The artworks have been created using a gallery from Stocksy - a photographic stock library, and will be sold via silent auction on the night. Part proceeds going to the charity The Song Room - encouraging people through creativity.

My piece 'Born Sandy Devotional' named after a Triffid song and album of the same name. For those non Australians the Triffids were an alternative 80's rock and pop band hailing from Western Australia, where I was grew up. I've always loved this album title. 

Artists include:
Inaluxe, Carla Hackett, Ellen Porteus, Alice Oehr, Neryl Walker, Megan Palmer, Luke Taaffe, Matt Dampney, Keil Tillman, Dave Homer, Kyme Farley, Electric Confetti, Lauren Nicholson, Joel Pringle

Opening at 6pm, followed by a panel discussion with: Kylie Lewis - Of Kin, Tess McCabe, Matthew Henry - Oak and Ink, Brianna Wettlaufer - Stocksy United and Nuno Silva - Stocksy United.

Thursday 2nd June
Donkey Wheel House
673 Bourke St, Melbourne
6-8pm

RSVP via:
https://generalassemb.ly/education/stocksy-general-assembly-present-art-creation-in-the-digital-age/melbourne/24497

https://www.facebook.com/events/1729110680694760/

Printing Sponsorship provided by the awesome Prism Imaging.

Hope to see you there!

JETSTAR

If you're lucky enough to be jetting off this month with Jetstar, then check out their latest inflight magazine. My two prints 'The Jungle Room' and 'Pineapple Mary' sitting pretty in an Hawaiian Island Style editorial. Complete with pineapples, flamingoes and tropical goodness, they look right at home. Check them in store at neryl.bigcartel.com. Photo by Ric Wallis, styling by @moniquesoames_thebigstyle  

XMAS POP UP SHOP

The last pop up shop was so successful we have decided to do it again for Christmas!

I'm joining forces with four creative Melbourne folk, photographer Natalie Jeffcott, Bombora handplanes, homewares Sweeney Lee and Ena Products that is launching a range of hand made body products.

I will be selling prints and original artworks at reduced prices. There will also be screen printed tea towels, t shirts and copies of The Fashionable Cocktail book available for sale. Perfect stocking fillers!

Natalie Jeffcott will be selling her photographic prints plus prints by other international artist's including Gary Taxali, Lab Partners, Nate Williams and more.

Bombora Handplanes make hand crafted body surfing handplanes. Hand carved from sustainably grown Australian Paulownia timber. Old school retro styling and perfect for body surfing the waves this summer. 

Sweeney Lee make hand painted serving paddles on Acacia wood, 80 x 19cm. All unique. There will also be potted succulents in retro pottery for sale.

Ena Products is a luxury range of all natural body care products made by hand, using plant based ingredients and genuine essential oils. All gorgeously packaged and designed by Melbourne design studio, Ortolan.

Come down and say hi, support local and handmade products and get your Xmas present shopping sorted!

Cash only please!

DOWN TIME NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP

As the Down Time risograph print has sold out from the Risopgraphica 3 show, I am now offering it as an A3 giclee print in the shop. They are printed on 300gsm Cotton Art Rag paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100, hand signed and numbered. I am offering the print at AUD$85 (plus GST for Aussie buyers) for all of November (usually $95). Get your saucy Xmas present shopping sorted early!

LIVE FASHION DRAWING AT THE MYER WORKROOM

I was asked along with the talented Kat Macleod to sketch fashion outfits live in store for some of Myer Melbourne's customers. It was part of their Autumn Winter 2015 launch in the Myer Workroom created by Gloss Creative. Lucky shoppers (and instagram fans) came along to have their outfit of the day sketched onto an already drawn silhouette created by both of us.

Photo by Elizabeth Gao of Gao Photography

I must confess I was pretty daunted at the thought of drawing live in front of people, (especially when one is used to scribbling away in their own hidey hole), but I am glad that I said yes! It was fun meeting, chatting and drawing everyone's outfits from young kids to adults.

Photo by Elizabeth Gao of Gao Photography

This lady was aahhmazing! So stylish. You don't see enough people wearing hats. We had long chats about her vintage clothes collection (which sounded pretty wild) and well I just thought she was ace and I could have chatted all day. 

It was busy! Four days of non stop drawing and lots of happy customers. Did I mention the customers got to keep the sketch! You can see more on my instagram page @nerylwalker

Thanks to Jacky Winter and Myer Melbourne for having me!

Clockwise from top left @kathrynamandajackson, @lisaandlisa, @paintergirl and @oraclefox

Some of the younger customers (not wearing black!)

STORE CLOSED

Big thanks to those of you who ordered prints this year! The store only opened in July so it has been interesting to see which images are popular and which are not! I'm hoping to amp it up next year by adding some new prints and products so stay tuned. And please subscribe to this blog to hear about future discounts and giveaways during the year.

The store will actually remain open for the holiday season and orders will be taken but they will not be sent until January 21st. Sorry for any inconvenience! Please email mail@neryl.com with any enquiries.

I have also loved seeing your Neryl prints framed and hanging in happy homes. I'd love to post more of these on my instagram page so if you do happen to take a pic, please tag #nerylinthehouse

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season! 2015 should be a good one.

MORE PAINTINGS FOR SALE!

Thanks to everyone that bought prints in the sale! I will be closing the shop on Dec 10th so please be sure to get your Xmas orders in before then!

I will also be posting some more original paintings for sale up on Instagram and Facebook in the lead up to  Xmas. This piece below Biff Bang Pow is currently available. She'll knock you out. A little bit racey, and perfect for the bedroom. 

Biff Bang Pow- acrylic and chinagraph on canvas 610 x 610 x 35mm AUD$600

PRINT SALE!

I am having a 20% off all prints sale over at my shop. I have reached 1000 followers over at instagram @nerylwalker so thought that it was a good time to say thanks to everyone. You rock!

Just head to my online store and simply enter YES at checkout in the discount box to receive a 20% discount off all prints. Discount ends at midnight on Friday Nov 7th. So be quick and get your Xmas pressies sorted early!

SCANTIE AND ENTER AT OWN RISK

Next paintings to go on the Instagram Studio Sale are: 

Scantie- Acrylic and chinagraph on canvas 305 x 305 x 35mm AUD$300  SOLD

Scantie will be posted on Instagram on Friday 19th Sept 12pm midday AEST. The sale is on a first in, best dressed basis. If you are interested be the first to comment 'sold' once the item is listed on Instagram.

Enter at Own Risk- Acrylic  on canvas 405 x 405 x 35mm AUD$450

Enter at Own Risk will be posted on Instagram on Monday 22nd Sept 12pm midday AEST.

First to comment 'sold'. Prices in AUD$. Payment can be made via Payal or direct deposit. Items can be posted (at buyers expense) or pick up directly from my studio if you are a Melbourne local. Any questions, just ask! mail@neryl.com Cheers!

SELF SERVICE AND HAPPY HOUR

Well the painting sale today on Instagram was a success. Thanks to the lightnin' quick fingers of @somethingpretty. So quick! Congratulations! 

Next two paintings for sale will be 'Self Service' (above) and 'Happy Hour' (below). The first will be posted on Instagram on Monday 15th Sept at 12pm AEST, then the other on Wed 17th at the same time. 

Self service- acrylic and chinagraph on canvas 305 x 305 x 35 mm.  SOLD

Happy Hour - acrylic and chinagraph on canvas 405 x 405 x 35mm.

There are a few more paintings to add to the sale so keep watching this space and Facebook for more updates before I post on Instagram.

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS SALE!

I am having a sale of original paintings on canvas over at my Instagram page. Including all of these lil beauties. First painting will be posted tomorrow Fri Sept 12th at 12 pm midday AEST.  First to comment sold. Please follow me for updates @nerylwalker

First painting for sale below is 'The Whole Shebang'. 305 x 305 x 35mm. SOLD Acrylic and chinagraph on canvas, ready to hang. Colours are matched as close as possible to the original but please be aware that computer screens are slightly different everywhere. Prices will be in AUD$ plus shipping costs or you can pick up direct if you're a Melbourne local.  Payment through Paypal.

SUCCULENTS GALORE!

This was my entry for the Global Talent search. The brief was to create a piece of Wall Art with 'Little Terrariums' as the theme. it was a pretty open brief but had to include one word of text. I didn't make the cut but you can see the 50 winners (and all other 999 entries) here. There are still 2 rounds of briefs to go to choose one final winner. Good luck to everyone in Round 2!