Tomorrow night the Brisbane Twestival will be held at Joshua Levi Galleries and I’ve donated this mysterious package to be auctioned off, with proceeds from the auction (and indeed the whole night) going to the Inspire [...]]]>

Tomorrow night the Brisbane Twestival will be held at Joshua Levi Galleries and I’ve donated this mysterious package to be auctioned off, with proceeds from the auction (and indeed the whole night) going to the Inspire Foundation.

The Inspire Foundation was established in 1996 in direct response to Australia’s then escalating rates of youth suicide.

We combine technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Our mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives.

Awesome cause, right?!

As for my package, the contents aren’t that mysterious :P I’m auctioning off one of my frankie doodles, and I’ve included a note on a postcard (as well as my card!) If you’ve got nothing else to do tomorrow night, and you want to listen to some local bands and buy some local art – go to the Joshua Levi Galleries and get a ticket on the door. It’s only $18!

There’ll be lollies and cupcakes too!

First order of business, this Valentine’s Day crap. Have at you with this vaguely insulting “e-card”! I made it especially for you. Nick took me to the Game On exhibit at the State Library today and then we had burgers. I think there’s something [...]]]>

First order of business, this Valentine’s Day crap. Have at you with this vaguely insulting “e-card”! I made it especially for you. Nick took me to the Game On exhibit at the State Library today and then we had burgers. I think there’s something for everyone in that date!

Brisbane Twestival from Natalie Perkins on Vimeo.

Second order of business, the Brisbane Twestival took place on Thursday night. You can see some of the shenanigans in the above video.

I tried so hard to get some decent photos of the projections! The drawing here was auctioned off to the darling Mark aka @mimobase!

The money from the night is still dribbling in I think, and final tallies haven’t been posted yet but apparently it was a pretty awesome effort!

Now, I told a big old story about how we never had brussels sprouts when I was a kid, because Dad couldn’t stand the smell of them, and then the stupid back end logged me out and I lost the tome that I had written, boo. The upshot of it all was that [...]]]>

Now, I told a big old story about how we never had brussels sprouts when I was a kid, because Dad couldn’t stand the smell of them, and then the stupid back end logged me out and I lost the tome that I had written, boo. The upshot of it all was that I’m horrid because I like to torment him with my delicious brussels sprouts that Mum cooks especially for me when she has us over for roasts :)

So, if you haven’t seen Carnivale yet, you might not be familiar with Lila the bearded lady, but she is a fox and one of my favourite characters on the show. I posted some progress images on my tumblr – here and here. If you’re on tumblr, say hi! I usually post frequently and more off-the-cuff there.

Tomorrow night the Twestivals all around the world are taking place (give or take 24 hours because we’re in the future)! My drawings are being projected here at the Brisbane Twestival, along with the work of other Brisbane creatives. I can’t wait to see what it looks like!

I’m proud and happy to support and contribute to the Brisbane Twestival, part of the worldwide Twestival celebrations raising money for charity: water. It’s being put on by twitter users all around the world, with a budget of approximately $0, sponsored by a [...]]]>

I’m proud and happy to support and contribute to the Brisbane Twestival, part of the worldwide Twestival celebrations raising money for charity: water. It’s being put on by twitter users all around the world, with a budget of approximately $0, sponsored by a bunch of awesome websites and businesses.

I drew up this piece especially to auction off on the night, with all the proceeds going to charity:water. A couple of other artists have donated pieces for auction as well, you should check them out and bid on them :P

There’s going to be a bunch of music and food and art projected around Metro Arts, and I’m contributing drawings for that too (which reminds me I need to email them!!) I’ll be going, and I hope I can get some awesome photos dancing in front of the projected paisley!

Tickets are available here, and if you can’t make it to a twestival near you, you can always donate! Everyone likes water!