The Dotty Blog
Turning 12 Calendar Illustrations into a Weekly Planner
I love pretty stationery, even if Paul thinks I have too much of it. A simple diary Andrew gave me for Christmas inspired me to create my own 2027 weekly planner, reusing my Far North Queensland Adventures characters with a little Pretty Way meets Mary Poppins personality.
Always go the Pretty Way
My dad always chose the scenic route, even when it involved an unexpected ferry trip! Here's how his favourite saying became part of my life and creative adventures.
Far North Queensland Adventures: The Story Behind My 2027 Calendar
Far North Queensland Adventures started with old photos, library books and memories of our trips around Cairns. One afternoon feeding rock wallabies at Granite Gorge became part of the inspiration for a whole cast of characters and their Australian adventure.
Finish the Frog First
One creative idea can quickly become five possible products, but none of them will exist if the original project never gets finished. Sometimes you need to finish the frog first.
What Do I Actually Do? Finding the Words for a Creative Business
What do you call yourself when your creative business no longer fits neatly into one box? I finally found the words that connect my art, illustration and creative mentoring.