Norma Jean Wofford, nicknamed 'The Duchess' by Bo Diddley, was the second rockin' female guitarist in Bo's band in the 1960's.
The coolest.
A4 and A3 prints now available in the shop. High quality giclee print on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 hand signed and numbered by the artist
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.
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!
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
I recently had the pleasure of designing these business cards for Melbourne photographer Steen Vestergaard. The brief was to have a retro, old school glamour vibe with a fashion/photographer element. I was thinking Dior, Audrey Hepburn, you know the classics, and came up with several designs.
Inspired from classic 50's Dior
Steen being a dream client decided to go with 3 of the designs and then we agreed that letterpress printing would be the best way to go. Ace! The Hungry Workshop did a sterling job of the 2 colour print job and I am super happy with results. Letterpress printing has such a nice tactile quality and hopefully these will stand the test of time through different fashion trends like an old classic.
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!)
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.
There's a new print in the house! The Jungle Room. I've had this girl lurking around but she's finally ready for you in the shop. She prints up big, up to A0 poster size.
The Jungle Room was my favourite room at Graceland. It was so ridiculously over the top, so I thought she should hang here. More is more, no? Do you think Elvis would approve?
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!
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!
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.
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!
Whoot! Well it is long overdue and finally arrived. A new updated website! Big thanks to my hard working art director/designer hubby @haynsie for helping me create this. A labour of love….non?
My blog will move from http://nerylwalker.blogspot.com.au to here but I will keep it up for the time being.
Glad you could stop by, make a cuppa and stay a while. I love visitors!
