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Handmade is Powerful
Introduction We live in a world shaped by the cycle of Take – Make – Use – Dispose. It’s a linear system designed for speed, not...

Narelle Callen
5 days ago3 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
Five Tips to prepare for an Open Studio Weekend. Thinking of opening your art studio to the public and looking for some tips? Here are...

Narelle Callen
May 25 min read


The Friday Files - Artist tools and materials checklist by The Callen Collective
Artist tools and materials I use in my studio A quick checklist and description of some of my favourite artist tools and materials...

Narelle Callen
Apr 255 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
The Friday Files introduces you to the artists of the Mornington Peninsula. This week I've been talking to the lovely people at...

Narelle Callen
Mar 10, 20233 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
The Friday Files introduces you to the artists of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. This week I am introducing you to Catherine Lawlor,...

Narelle Callen
Feb 24, 20233 min read


The Friday Files
Ok, so its not Friday, but I need to tell you some news, give you a heads up and keep you up to date with arty things that are happening...

Narelle Callen
Nov 14, 20222 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
This week's blog features the new work by Narelle Callen for the PST 2022 Exhibition which opens Friday 23rd September. Sea blue. Mist. ...

Narelle Callen
Sep 23, 20222 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
This week, for the Friday Files, I welcome David Glyn Davies, artist, photographer, restorer of antiques and jewellery. After showing me...

Narelle Callen
Sep 16, 20223 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
Working from her “Artists Proof” studio gallery in Red Hill, my next guest is surrounded by an abundance of green, lush bush tracks,...

Narelle Callen
Sep 9, 20223 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
The Friday Files introduces you to the artists of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. This week my next guest for the Friday Files is...

Narelle Callen
Aug 26, 20224 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
This week I introduce you to Gwen Scott, Print Maker. Were you aware that print making, especially reduction lino cut printing, is a very...

Narelle Callen
Aug 19, 20224 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
Currently meeting the artists of the Mornington Peninsula This week I bring you a very interesting artist, Ijlal Olguner. Ijlal...

Narelle Callen
Aug 12, 20223 min read


The Friday Files - by The Callen Collective
Currently meeting the artists on the Mornington Peninsula. This week I introduce you to Karen Erasmus. Picture books, storytelling,...

Narelle Callen
Aug 5, 20223 min read


The Friday Files
A Blog featuring the artists of the Mornington Peninsula. Each week I introduce you to a new artist based on the Mornington Peninsula. ...

Narelle Callen
Jul 29, 20223 min read


The Friday Files - From The Callen Collective
Meet the Artists from the Peninsula Studio Trail, Mornington Peninsula Imagine yourself driving down the coast, sea breeze in your face,...

Narelle Callen
Jul 22, 20224 min read


ANNOUNCING "THE OCTOBER SHOW"
Hello Art Lover Announcing the opening of “The October Show”. A collection of work by the artist members of the Peninsula Studio Trail...

Narelle Callen
Oct 5, 20213 min read


Developing a New Collection Part 3 – Vectorising artwork and creating patterns
If you’ve been following me in this journey, you will know I have been struggling with how to combine my art (painting) work and my...

Narelle Callen
Aug 22, 20203 min read


Developing a New Collection
Part 2 - Words lead to thumbnails, lead to sketches, colour palettes and painting studies. In my last post I described to you the process...

Narelle Callen
Aug 12, 20203 min read


Developing a new collection
Developing A New Collection Starting inspiration Working on a new collection is not something that can easily be pulled out of the air....

Narelle Callen
Aug 6, 20205 min read


Working up to larger works
This week has passed with a few exciting developments that I wanted to share with you. I have been working on small works while this...

Narelle Callen
May 31, 20203 min read
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