Back into it
I have had a break from being active
NOT MY FAULT THOUGH!!
I had to spend time with my wife over the xmas break, yes she dragged me away from the computer.
THEN I arrived home to find the computers died from lack of use.
BUT
NOW I have a nice new laptop which means I can get into the comps and be anactive RB member
YYAAAYYYYY
Cobar Flash Flooding
I have written a report about the recent flooding at Cobar, outback NSW Australia, have a look at my blog
here!
Images were featured on Prime TV news last night,
One year on with RedBubble
Its about a year since I joined redbubble.
I have made a close to $400 profit from purchasing and selling framed prints to customers privately, using RB as the manufacturer has been a simple and efficient process.
I have also purchased mounted and framed prints for myself that I proudly displayed in my loungeroom and dining room, I also use them as samples therefore its been a worthwhile inve…
Motels are good customers
Today the Manager of a local motel had a look at some of my works. I took some of the mounted prints and a large framed print as part of my marketing strategy.
They were very impressed with the framed print and purchased it on the spot. It now hangs on the wall prominently displayed in the foyer.
Even better news is that they are going to purchase another 18 framed prints (yet to be selected)...
Fair water use, Australia
For those interested in environmental issues and awareness in the Murry_Darling basin have a look at this lobby group Fair Waer Use
Fair Water Use (Australia) is a new lobby group formed by Australians from all walks of life, with a shared vision of a revived Murray-Darling basin and the sustainable environmental, community and economic benefits that would f…
Darren Stones avatar
Darren could use a new avatar
Heres a selection that I have prepared please vote for the one that you like
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Man gave birth
I thought it would happen one day
Is he the father or is she the mother?
I find it very unusual but intriguing
New group "Rustic" launched
For those who like rustic subjects please have a look at the new Rustic group
Samantha Cole-Sujan and myself have started the group. We look forward to starting a challenge soon
Rustic can be defined as having surfaces rough or irregular, joints sunken and bevelled. Also, characteristic that resembles…
Offered a job
Last week the editor of the Cobar Age offered me a position in advertising, working 22hrs per week
I jumped at the offer and started this week
Its part time and very flexible. Its a local newspaper part of the Rural Press network in NSW Australia.
Circulation is relatively small, only one edition per week, its a small town paper full of local gossip and issues.
I also get out of the office …
Outback art exhibition
For anyone heading out to the NSW outback next week, the Cobar arts council is holding its annual art exhibition, and outback festival “International Year of the Potato” photography and art exhibition.
The year of the potato theme is organised for school children for which they are to make an animal out of a potato and photograph it. The photo is entered into the photography competition. It …
Trumpets sold
Someone bought my Trumpets in a large mounted prints
A big thank you to the buyer.
Outback Community want a Photography Club
Cobar, an iso lated outback town has photographers keen on starting a club. I conducted a coupleof workshops recently and found the community loves photography
I included an editorial in the Cobar Age, please have a read
I sold a print but my town is suffering
Someone purchased one of my framed prints Cobar
Thats great news for me.
Now for the bad news
The drop in metal prices has had a major drawback for Cobar, Endeavor Mine is halving its current workforce, retrenching 111 miners, this follows retrenchments of over 250 employees a few months ago. It now looks as though the mine will…
Happy 21st Birthday Darren Stones
I’d like to take this opportunity tp wish Darren a happy 2nd 21st birthday,
Happy 42nd Daz
Don't Dis my Ability art
Please take time to look at art being created by people that have a disability
Its inspiring to see what everybody and anyone can produce when given the opportunity.
I conducted a photography workshop for a group of talented people, their work is fantastic and can be seen in the “Don’t Dis my Ability” exhibition at Cobar, Outback NSW
See here-...