‘Tears in rain’ – Time Lapse video

by Bel Johnstone on May 9th, 2010

I’ve just finished another type piece and for something a little different I decided to create a time lapse video of my process. The medium I used was watercolour and the quote is from Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’. Enjoy :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWVr77P4hlw

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Ah! Melody – sneak peeks

by Bel Johnstone on May 4th, 2010

Here are some sneak peeks of my 3 pieces that will be on show in the Ah! Melody exhibition opening at Mart Gallery, Sydney on Thursday evening. The inspiration for my works has come from the legendary music of Jimi Hendrix. I’m really excited as these new works represent a shift in focus from my dot style to my developing illustrated typographic style. I hope you can make it!



Facebook invite http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118314944856519

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Type sketchbook post #2

by Bel Johnstone on May 3rd, 2010

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Ah! Melody

by Bel Johnstone on May 2nd, 2010

I’m part of a group show opening this Thursday May 6th at Mart Gallery, Sydney. The show titled Ah! Melody is being curated by the talented and lovely Kareena Zerefos and features 18 Australian artists who have produced work for the show inspired by their favourite songs. The artists include Anna Pogossova, Anton Benois, Daniel Dittmar, Elspeth Grew, Bei Badgirl, Phillip Brendon Harkness, James Jirat Patradoon, Sarah Hankinson, Mia Taninaka, Hannah Smith, Blackwood, Mitchell Vs Ferrie, esjay, Wil Loeng, Jefske, Bec Winnel and Kareena Zerefos.

I’m loving the poster, it was a collaboration between Kareena and I with myself drawing the type.

Sneak peeks coming soon…

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Type sketchbook

by Bel Johnstone on April 18th, 2010

I decided the other day that I really needed a sketchbook especially devoted to my type experimentation and ideas. A lot of the time I’ve been drawing in a simple grid paper book and not keeping the pages stored very well or organised.

So here are the first few pages from my new sketchbook……..

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Blanket Magazine Issue #21

by Bel Johnstone on April 11th, 2010

Issue #21 of Blanket Magazine has just been released (you can buy it here) and features some illustrations of mine in the article titled ’Entering the Unknown’. It’s about approaching life differently, taking on new challenges in the belief that it will spark fresh and fabulous creative ideas. If you haven’t heard of Blanket Magazine it’s a great online PDF magazine that covers and uncovers art, design and photography from all around the world.

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Artsprojekt.com store

by Bel Johnstone on March 10th, 2010

I’m now one of a group of selected international artists to have a store on Artsprojekt.com. After being approached a few weeks ago I’ve been busily creating to get my store up and running. When I have more time I plan on making many, many more products…so stay tuned. Also if there is something of mine that you would like to see on a product please feel free to let me know :)

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Tribal Theatre opening

by Bel Johnstone on February 24th, 2010

Tribal Theatre is going to be wonderful new addition to the Brisbane arts scene! In place of where the old Dendy theatre stood it supports emerging film makers and the arts, showing art house and cult movies, comedy nights, film festivals and many other community events. Opening night is the 11th of March and I’ll be showing some of my works in a mini exhibition alongside Ellen StapletonClarissa BonesNatalie Perkins and S.J. O’Connor. Please come along and show your support! RSVP is essential and tickets are limited so make sure you RSVP very soon.

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