Baby Bull gets famous!
A couple of months ago I was honoured to be contacted by the Griffith REVIEW which is a publication of topical essays, memoirs and reports by some of the best writers and artists Australia has to offer, which is put out by Griffith University 4 times a year in the form of a book
They were enquiring whether they could use some of my art, the painting Baby Bull Production
to illustrate an essay in the upcoming edition “Essentially Creative”.
The art appears, I’m proud to say, in the final essay “Visionaries, or the Cello of Katerina Valentine” by auther Helen Barnes-Bulley
Helen is such a talented writer, she’s a Sydney University graduate, studied writing for performance at NIDA, had plays produced through the ABC and won an award through the Australian Writer’s Guild in ‘85, she also won the ABC National Award for Radio Drama in ‘89….whoa to be in such company is indeed a real honour
Today after I received my very own 2 x copies of the book at a value of around AU$30 I was really taken aback….I hadn’t seen the publication before today, and just assumed it must just be a newspaper publication, but this is actually a beautiful soft cover book and the cover illustration is Mona Lisa by Ronald Wigman fellow bubbler
“Essentially Creative” edition 23 of Griffith REVIEW
So take heart peoples and be encouraged won’t you, as both Ronald and I were found right here at red bubble
melonrubysuze
Congrats Karin!
Karin Taylor
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aw thanks :)
Christine Jones
Congratulations Karin! So proud of you :)
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Chris
my heart is leaping! ba-BOOM! lol :)
Sharon Perrett
wow , congrats to you, how exciting
Karin Taylor
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thank you very much Sharon ;)
it is very very exciting to have someone ask to print your work, but it is even ‘exciting-er’ (new word) to see it in print!! heck!
Marion Cullen
Told you you’d be famous one day Kaz! Still haven’t sent me that autograph by the way… :-))
Congratulations…very well done!
Karin Taylor
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lol, thank you Maz!
sure is a thrill, but not fame…nah, that one comes with far too heavy a pricetag….on a serious-er note….i used to think i wanted fame….but now i just want happiness….i think i’m changing :) xxx
Pamela B
OHHHH!! How awesome!! Congrats!!
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Pamela :) xxx
EnPassant
Well done K.
Karin Taylor
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thanx very much R ;)
Tama Blough
Awesome! Being published in ANYTHING is a thrill, so when it is something really well-done it is even more so. Congrats!
Karin Taylor
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thanx Tama, yeah, it’s a really big deal, I’m so happy about it, and it was so great to get not one, but 2 copies!
oddoutlet
oh that’s really great news and cool that they found you on RB! Looks like an interesting book too! was the essay as good as your picture ha ha : ) Congrats!
Karin Taylor
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It’s a fascinating read actually! Helen is such a talented writer, she’s a Sydney Univ grad who studied writing for performance at NIDA, had plays produced through the ABC and won an award through the Australian Writer’s Guild in ‘85, plus the ABC National Award for Radio Drama in ‘89….whoa to be in such company is indeed a real honour :)
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
hahaha; very goood
i like it
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much ISMAIL ;)
Shanina Conway
Oh how cool Karin, congrats hon;)
Karin Taylor
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aw, thank you Shanina ;) :) x
AnitaInverarity
Congrats- gonna have closer look tommorrow- off to bed. SWEET DREAMS xxxxxxxx
Karin Taylor
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aw, sweet dreams Anita, it’s morning time here in Oz ….see you tomorrow ;) (thank you) xxx
Karen Cook
How bloody awesome Kaz… great news to finish the week on! So so so so happy for you :o) Love Kaz x
Karin Taylor
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oh yeah, that’s right, it’s Friday!! this week has gone sooo by so fast….thank you so much Kaz….it’s so tangible….i love that you can look at it, touch it…show it….yay, show and tell! :) xx have a great weekend kaz!!
sunshinesal
Goodness gracious me!!!!!!!(in other words B..H..!!!!!!!!!!!) TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!! You so deserve the honour…..always knew it would happen….....remember the closing and OPENING doors and windows?!!!!!!!! Dad will be stoked too…can we still come down and have a cuppa and ciggie on the back verandah????? Love ya
Karin Taylor
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nah, i’m too posh now sal! I’ve gone and got all movie star now…. it’s gotta be canapes and cigars instead …. lol ;) (wot rot) ;) xxxx
thank you mum! xxx
Karin Taylor
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ps…are you swearing!!?? (giggles)
MattTworkowski
Big congrats from me Karin although I’m not surprised at all,your work rocks,good to see you are getting the recognition you deserve,really happy for you Matt xx
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Matt, you’re very kind :)
Lorna Gerard
Congrats Karin, I am very happy for you this is fabulous news, you go girl you deserve it.
Much love Lorna xxxoo
Karin Taylor
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Heya Lorna, thank youuuuuu!! :) xx
Pip Gerard
that is so wonderful Karin. I’m so happy for you. Feels like forever that I’ve talked to you :) So happy to see everything’s going well and you’re getting the recognition you deserve. love always. Pip xoxo
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Pippy, i know!! i hope you’re keeping well :))))) xxx
Alexandra Felgate
Congratulations Karin, thats fabulous, and what a wonderful story to hear? Its great to hear Rb artists getting recognition through this wonderful online community. Congrats again xx
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Alexandra, it’s great to know that recognition can be achieved just through having an account on RB :) xx
Janis Zroback
That is wonderful Karin…I know what it’s like to be published…it’s a great feeling…
Karin Taylor
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thank you Janis, it certainly is a great feeling….where are you published Janis :)
Linda Callaghan
fabulous news Karin…so very well done!! and how exciting….very happy for you xxxx
Karin Taylor
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thank you so much Linda :)
xxxxx
Romo
wonderful image…congrats:)
Karin Taylor
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thank you Robin xoxo
Euan Thorburn
thats fabulous karin
congrats
xxx
Karin Taylor
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hiya Euan, thanx heaps mate! xx
Janis Zroback
I’ve been published many many times and have also been featured on the covers of interior design magazines and two books have featured my work…all have been for interior designers to get inspiration…it was commissioned work and I still do it today…it’s on my overview page…
Karin Taylor
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yes, i have read your overview page before, and that’s wonderful Janis :) you certainly know how i feel then :)
barnsis
Wow amazing honor so well deserved, congratulations.
Karin Taylor
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it is indeed, thank you byron ;)
blamo
Congratulations on your achievement Karin
Karin Taylor
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thank you very much blamo! ;)
debb
Awwwww Karin – BIG CONGRATS – your such an inspirational artist :)
iAN Derrick
No bull….Wow, at long last. Ain’t it a fair cow that you have been so honoured….Sob, sob, reminds me of when they featured my charcoal drawing of a stuffed emu, at the journal for “The Ockerroo Dead Poets Society.”...But worry not it is printed on small absorbent sheets of paper with a brief shelf life. Such joy….Such bliss.
Steven Agius
Excellent, way to go Karin congrats nice one.
Janis Zroback
It isa fantastic feeling, but wait till offers start pouring in which they are bound to do…I think your work has a real universal appeal and it will be seen everywhere very soon..
My first commission was from our national newspaper who did a full page, then after that it took off, and I was published several times a year as well as T.V. etc, books and so on..it got to a point where it was getting to be like work, so I cut it back drastically and now I only accept a few now and then…
But you are young and full of energy, so go for it…your genius has already been recognized…
Kym Breeze
congrats Karin, it is wonderful news and very exciting to see your art printed, keep up the great work…cheers x
Barbara Glatzeder
Wow, first of all congrats – how exciting!!! And rewarding, I’m sure. Thanks also for your words of encouragement to the rest of us out here … it’s good fun but at times it does seem a little hopeless and futile ;-) xxx (aarrrr!)
oksancia
Oh! So exciting, Karin!!! Yay! So happy for you! Love this painting of yours!!!!
tazzytiger
wonderful news Karin. what an exciting time for you and well deserved.
Kim
David DeWitt
Congratulations Karin – such an honor!
Ingz
how very lovely Karin!! I am so happy for you my friend, if anyone deserves it it’s you, many congratulations xxxx
kjgordon
what wonderful accomplishment..so deserving …......proud of you….....
catherine walker
Wow!!..karin ..that’s an amazing story and I’m so happy for you .. !
so we’re not the only ones that think your work is fabulous…now you’re being applauded in magazines .. and getting accolades from the top dogs…hhha!!!!
and will probably become world famous
we love your work ..I always smile when I see your creations they make me feel happy!!! ..so they are needed in a sad old world these days..I can see why everyone would love them..and they have a universal appeal!!
well done..love it..love it!!! and I’m happy for you my dear lady!
xxxoooo
Jakki O
Congrats Karin, I am sooooo happy for you :)
owlspook
(big smile) congrats to both of you!! oooo what an honor and to be found right here on RB!! too cool … (big smile)
Paul Louis Vil...
Huge Congrats!! :D
Anne Staub
Congratulations Karin!!
kevinmawson
congradulations Karin .I like your baby bull too..
Karin Taylor
thx everyone – really appreciate this :)