Zahara Dessert Reimagined

Yesterday was a pretty exciting day.
I bit the bullet and I took my frames to the Shelly Bay Markets to sell.

I haven't spoken before about my new foray into selling my pictures, as it has really only been a pipe dream and I didn't think anyone would want to purchase them. 

Some of my frames

Thanks to everyone who came along and said how much they loved them.

I even managed to sell a photo frame and some of my pictures to some lovely customers...even though it was VERY quiet at the markets as there were many other festivals and fairs happening on that day.

As you know this is my first foray into selling my frames, so please bear with me while I get my Etsy page and get my zaharadessert website up and running.

Please feel free to email me zaharadessert@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing anything or want some more information

I will also be back at the Shelly Bay Markets both Saturday and Sunday next weekend from 10am to 3pm (12-13 of March) for the Miramar Peninsula Arts Trail

I am still working on the layout and design - but this is what the stall looked like. I had to cover up the lovely Maori art, as it was getting a bit too distracting

 

What I loved at The Finders Keepers Market

On Saturday, Sydney had the pleasure of hosting The Finders Keepers markets, a design and art markets supporting emerging Australian designers and artists.

It is bi annual event and in Sydney it is held at CarriageWorks in Everleigh.

I love going to these markets and this year I thought I would document my visit as part of Life List #45, 'Discovering the amazing things about Sydney'.

I hope you enjoy the artists I thought were worth mentioning (of which there were many).

Carriage Works is such a great venue and is also home to one of my favourite produce markets The Eveleigh Markets, which was also running on the day of The Finders Keepers, so there were a lot of people, hence why the photos are not the best.

The venue used to be old rail yards and workshops



Ernest Hope = really loved the framed embroideries and cushions

 

Some ceiling art

Me and Amber = Really adorable one of a kind pieces

Fromage La Rue =  Funky illuminated letters and vintage style wooden letters. Loved these, but I have no clue where they would go in my house.

The Land of Fig = Beautiful hand stitched cards and prints

Kirbee Lawler = Kirbee's illustrations are simply stunning. I think I'll be visiting her online site soon to make some purchases.

Wendy June = Really loved her designs... especially the 'inner beastie'.

Deleted Scene = Such distinctive pieces

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Marcue = Amazing hand made leather shoes

Gretel Girl = My biggest regret of the day was not buying one of these plates

I want the robot or the dancing bear! I just can't decide

It really is such a stunning space

Emma Leonard = Her illustrations are just gorgeous... and the neon pink in her drawings is so striking

I love this photo... if I do say so myself!

Art of Alberto Santiago = Wow! How amazing are his portraits?



The artist himself

Bonnie Poplar

Andrea Smith = An illustrator and designer who was also asked to illustrate the flyer for the Finders Keepers markets.

Ask Alice = As she says herself, she has Eco-Loving, Tree-Hugging Stationery!

More from Ask Alice

Hardwick & Cesko = Suck beautiful paper cut art, reminding me of the works of Rob Ryan

More from Hardwick  Cesko

Maya Muse = Unique textiles screen printed by hand using natural fibers

Sunday Morning Designs = Adorable collection of illustrated pillowcase and doona covers 

Lino Girl = Lovely limited edition prints, gift cards and ceramics

Some more works from Lino Girl

I hope you enjoyed finding out about some new and very talented artists?

 All images by Zahara Dessert