https://www.melissahammondartiste.com/studio-journals daily 0.75 2025-12-31 https://www.melissahammondartiste.com/studio-journals/blog-post-lete-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/acb47bbe-5304-4fd3-8c99-7cdb6c9b3ad7/_MG_6565.png Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out An ode to sun, sand, surf and soft beginnings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/77783e8f-187c-4c18-a3ef-67753fe3d7b3/_MG_6484.JPG Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/698e5728-0132-488a-bd00-143ce6f3f25d/IMG_7487.jpg Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out Sun prints from the shadows and foliage around the Towering Giant by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/d47f1b3d-d6e8-40b2-85c3-22996e9caadf/IMG_7416.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out Moss print - 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L’été - Gribb Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767163413541-I04C88FSJ45MBS19JTXS/IMG_7149.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Overflow by Bridget Baskerville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165325878-HLS86C6N3SLDGS9VXL3I/IMG_7140.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Overflow by Bridget Baskerville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165698139-9KU1F78B0213575UZCU4/IMG_7143.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Overflow by Bridget Baskerville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767166022267-9C78QBZ0Y0X5S0BU0BO9/IMG_7166.jpg Studio Journals - L’été - Fell by Luke George https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165868076-6GWTMPCEAQ9FBBVN4QF5/IMG_7168.jpg Studio Journals - L’été - Fell by Luke George https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165893526-6H2T4PWH15IJPKNRPIH9/IMG_7172.jpg Studio Journals - L’été - Fell by Luke George https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767163477770-M7ABZNNH4BQ7E026EW37/IMG_7160.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - School of Physical Culture by Jacqueline Dortmans, HK Vermeulen, Arafura Scott, Gabrielle Cayoun and Constance ARI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767163532419-6MWO7VJOFR819RYC4ZXF/IMG_7163.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - School of Physical Culture by Jacqueline Dortmans, HK Vermeulen, Arafura Scott, Gabrielle Cayoun and Constance ARI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165139470-QJQOSKULK7EWGLRGVSK1/IMG_7210.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - What Water Could Remember by Arif Furqan and Doni Maulistya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165137685-NVGFFSXHD6GR6J5419WT/IMG_7215.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - What Water Could Remember by Arif Furqan and Doni Maulistya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165175485-5NDXJ9KY5RNPPN656PWI/IMG_7217.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Semaphore Score by Margaret Woodward, Justy Phillips and Cath Chick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165178755-P4U2PA7V8L48H6Q1RZQM/IMG_7218.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Semaphore Score by Margaret Woodward, Justy Phillips and Cath Chick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165220823-WBEST04V3PUC6D07KDJR/IMG_7225.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Semaphore Score by Margaret Woodward, Justy Phillips and Cath Chick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165280829-YNT5ALPFL2TWJYU1UKRX/IMG_7277.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - The Unconformity Cup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767163755125-MU8HCBED1HF7VYMS2ZQ5/IMG_7179.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767166112043-K5YGSKY99ZSGF7XAAEYX/IMG_7246.jpg Studio Journals - L’été https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165277624-SRERBQOMYNWRNPUIE6PL/IMG_7252.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1767165252544-Y8CKIDE2S3CYHQHOJSAT/IMG_7244.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/bbd0a573-1e00-4493-903b-9de55893ea81/18_Melissa_Still+copyJPEG.jpg Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out Back to art school I go with my beloved Studio Escalier from the 2nd of January. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/5685137a-a738-47be-a73f-2d65d7257227/IMG_9170.jpeg Studio Journals - L’été - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissahammondartiste.com/studio-journals/blog-post-leprintemps-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/92cfa8ac-89a2-46dc-9535-9d677403fbf2/IMG_6742.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out A new season. A new canvas. A new chapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/2e3bdd3c-3835-4d21-b5ab-14e6298361db/IMG_6864.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759973499371-BLRYL8WUPKT8WFKC9866/IMG_2023.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Invisible Disability Sunflower Sydney International Airport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759973614405-PG6T5NLM6MMN5FE28HTB/IMG_2034.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Piccadilly Circus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759973635418-8N9DW57HM2SNN3MT99DF/IMG_2038.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974423389-UBAEFJ9HLB92QMDYV3XF/IMG_2128.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Do all doors open? Artwork by Ryan Gander RA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759976456681-RDAOOZFL2A2PYV9N73TE/IMG_2056.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759976272156-6OP2UZRYMAZYVHNH38AW/IMG_2059.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Under wraps for now! The Grand Entrance to the Summer Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974457784-9139NWV6OGOGXFXHQLRN/IMG_2080.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Lighthouse at Casquets By Victor Hugo 1866 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974557170-ICKUS4GEE5JUJE58DR4J/IMG_2169.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759975679167-05M1UJXORHVM1EGRR95W/IMG_2144.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My room in London I loved the chimney tops and their reflection further into my room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974525109-QJNUV77LQKE6DH4D9Q3C/IMG_2131.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974533654-W0WMHB0T4WZ8QQMPW8TV/IMG_2151.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Punjab Restaurant The best Indian of my life! Located in Covent Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974546835-1OBPCR0HJ8NHGYWV3HEJ/IMG_2156.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Les Misérables Sondheim Theatre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974696111-1R8T8HB0T8AXIO4PP88Z/IMG_2265.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974673479-OQW7T97437ZFP79YDVOW/IMG_2190.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Duncan Terrace Gardens Community initiative to rebuild bird, insect and pollinator populations in the city of London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974651085-MPQ60NK45L2JDG7MOXZR/IMG_2173+2.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974660554-S1JTSRUMBHFUC8X8S5AC/IMG_2179+2.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974673986-JLVUXXAQPDJ6R9HCUCGE/IMG_2194.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759977184688-35P0WLQFOZ968E0HDYKH/IMG_2206.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Let's fill the town with artists. By Aysha Tengiz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759975670712-PBJZL3SSVPZ9P233A4W3/IMG_2145.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759974685915-KVALXBF7D6R3BKJOCU98/IMG_2242.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Let them! Mel Robbins’ show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759981906325-A5H1UMQXKOL2AW094618/IMG_2275.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Varnishing Day 2025 Photo by Fiona Swapp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759982174776-KZHDPFU6QE2B1876SV9T/F3B48709-1D5A-4EB8-B670-45546B870D4B.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Here we go! Procession to St James’s Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759982211566-LLHPP6LD4MC9PRZVT3EH/IMG_2281.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Service for Artists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759982951271-44RD0CUER2KJ6JUL9SYF/IMG_2282.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Inside St James's Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759982987248-YHRL4R05ENZZ80GEM24N/IMG_2285.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - View from my seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759983915112-60EAWDFGSBJ8GX480TQC/IMG_2288.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Following the President back to the Royal Academy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759983467453-WZYXBUJXJRT6BU61SCQ9/IMG_2290.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My Summer Exhibition catalogue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759984420110-V4XQFOFQLP0768DVJPXP/IMG_2291.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Entrance to the Summer Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759983004366-4HABJ8J3LKUH1VX4ATG7/IMG_2295.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Rebecca Salter - President of the Royal Academy of Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759983031786-WXFI5T3VMQ5TIB9409Z8/IMG_2302.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - I found her! 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However, there artworks were on the ceiling. I guess that was progress back then. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759987627697-3QWJXW6NEX4PXUI69Z62/IMG_2560.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The original RA emblem on the ceiling The RA emblem represents the three arts: the sculptor’s chisel, the painter’s brush and the architect’s compass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759987591958-WAQHNF2AEHIBIBXN83A1/IMG_2573.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Ante-Room Ceiling Reflecting RA’s scientific interests, this ceiling captures astronomy with zodiac signs and elements of earth. The discovery of Uranus was announced at the RA in 1781. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759987643291-K973F1L7EFP3EW3VRRAP/IMG_2557.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Cupid and Psyche, 1789 By Joshua Reynolds PRA - the first President of the Royal Academy of Arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759993897500-SDTVD70ZA51KLOYWCWI8/IMG_3526.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Opening Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759993896023-7N6JBL50ZHGEOGW88O50/IMG_3528.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Shenkman Bar The perfect recipe for summer in London: the sun, a Pimm’s and the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759995076779-ZSYB6560H3XNECVPSZZG/IMG_3537.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Looking down RA Emblem in the floor vent - fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759993922251-186UDP1CSZ9YPD9MKO1Q/IMG_3543.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Best in Show Awarded to Sikelela Owen RA Elect for ‘KNITTING’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759995035103-SC88U1UB5B9RR58PFYHT/IMG_3573.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Looking up ‘Looking up (facing down)’ by Royal Academician Cornelia Parker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759995000821-34GYQNER5AZ0UHNMZSBK/IMG_3587.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi! ‘I LEFT MY DREAM ON MY PILLOW’ by the only other Aussie I know of in this year's Summer Exhibition - Gai Saunders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994977332-BBFM716TZEPIKQLJCFKG/IMG_3601.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - One last look! As the doors close on the Opening of the Summer Exhibition, I had to have one last look of my work and Gallery VII before I head back to Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994457119-826VZL9C7OJH6LUKVLTZ/IMG_6873.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Commute sketches On my rides around town on the London buses, I would love to do blind contour drawings. These are drawings without looking and in one continuous unbroken line. Sometimes I love my blind contours more than my drawings. They are so much more fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994639971-SM1JPHP71PNQ1LKM8J0Z/IMG_3707.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Heatwave in Flaming June A bit of British art history humour used for the arrival of a heatwave in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994615845-LJBNEXQYFOF8UWX5RYIC/IMG_3708.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Baker Street Station If you stop here, you can catch some Sherlock Holmes inspired artwork and a sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994671157-8XZ2UTTY81ODXF1JI6X4/IMG_3701.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Not all disabilities are visible I wish we had this public awareness campaign in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994579872-AWJYA6RYP7T3QHYF75VF/IMG_3757.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Shelter from the Sun Leighton House Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994545270-I6AEHWETZYR180MI95G4/IMG_3769.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Arab Hall at Leighton House My last day in London was spending time to relax and sketch in my favourite place in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994486051-T540BNJTHKQP5I8W53AM/IMG_3828.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - A mutual love of chairs Sketching one of Lord Fredrick Leighton’s PRA’s chairs from his collection in the Silk Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759996269591-NQDEUTIWCYG7IWWCSPT7/IMG_3777.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Leighton House Foyer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994515128-6KDQMHNE87S7PWUQHRBD/IMG_3780.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Leighton's bedroom Although he designed his house to be bold and full of personality, he kept his private bedroom simple and modest, surrounded by painters and artists he so admired and his paintings of his sisters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994953045-COFXCG71650VYG19LTGW/IMG_3624.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Little Venice in London I highly recommend doing a self-guided walk from A Lady in London for walks around different suburbs. She is my go-to for discovering London suburb by suburb and on this day, I explored Little Venice. Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994710740-CUZW4VOHHMM3L0CQM44B/IMG_3688.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - A summer pop of colour Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994734568-KUWGCYR5G8OK07NZV3CE/IMG_3645.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Reality Photo by Melissa Hammond in Little Venice, London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1759994822855-KTCFQH0DC22AONTRTWHU/IMG_2372.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The trees of London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/771afeaa-4de6-4c4f-982d-97a03130bd06/IMG_2790.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Edinburgh Castle - Scotland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760011713518-YKE6ZTPLNW41OT7FTCL7/IMG_2650.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Royal Mile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012158686-9H1D7QJYIFFOMPRCWJ6Z/IMG_3422.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The News Steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760011747562-NMKO6TLQJXEWKVF7Y186/IMG_2693.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Makars' Court Markar being the Scottish word for author, this square contains quotes from Scottish literature inscribed into the paving slabs and is located next to the Writers’ Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760011881656-QJ9U16OLKHOY0C2NQ4HB/IMG_2800.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Rub for luck! It is said rubbing the toe of David Hume’s bronze statue in Edinburgh will bring you luck or that the wisdom and knowledge of Hume may rub off on you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012345023-RI4APP4S6NIJTUSGACLS/IMG_2671.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Heart of Midlothian Located on the Royal Mile, it marks the position of the Old Tolbooth building that was council chambers back in the 14th century and later an infamous prison that routinely conducted the worst kinds of physical punishment and torture. It is a local custom to spit on it in contempt as it marks the door to the prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012335085-TGSJTQ7CHP15AZSBKK1I/IMG_2690.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Adam Smith As an economic student at uni learning about the ‘invisible hand’, it was a nice surprise to bump into Adam on the Royal Mile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012445636-EKNJV9VVRDKG13995A90/0C630C4D-44FF-460A-8306-1BA6E9C6E62E.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My first Scottish meal Who doesn’t love caramel and shortbread and it turns out haggis is actually quite yummy. I got these goodies at the Mor Bakehouse on the Royal Mile after my evening walking tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012470315-ZFVYL3LR7X3NHZ0F7KGM/IMG_2702.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Edinburgh Castle Taken near the Allan Ramsay Monument. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760011843932-PKU2C9JJTDXIX7XYHYKD/IMG_2777.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - St Margaret's Chapel The oldest surviving building in Edinburgh built in 1130 located in Edinburgh Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760011879354-I9ZWVR7WAHBEHGPYPTZM/IMG_2803.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My first Scotch Egg with a Scotch For this tasty treat and other traditional Scottish dishes, head to Makars Gourmet Mash Bar with 10 different ways to do mash potatoes to choose from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012128521-NWYM1SMUQX5SW581UYZJ/IMG_2890.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Paddington Bear Located in St Andrews Square, Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012101510-1M06WAR80WJWBO7Z4EVS/IMG_2851.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - One of many red heads ‘The Progress of a Soul: Victory’, 1902 by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the National Gallery of Scotland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012039696-RBDA6BHRU26BQX82GXQ5/IMG_2815.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My favourite Scottish painting ‘Avatar’, 1916 by Henry Lintott. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012081516-412NJSKXPPDAPSGG5T2U/IMG_2839.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - A close up of gorgeous detail Taken from Allan Ramsay’s painting titled, ‘Anna Bruce of Arnot’, late 1760s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012181065-7L7YKSZWF1VOJ77OF0HI/IMG_3419.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Greyfriars Bobby The famous doggy that stayed by his master’s grave for 14 years until his own death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012208731-9A741U5MIET3CMTRR3H4/IMG_3410.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The grave of Greyfriars Bobby Unable to be reunited and buried with his master because he was a dog, the town erected his grave just outside the boundaries of the cemetery so he could remain close to his master. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012060111-9YXJQV0FZ7AXZKZDUEWK/IMG_2822.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Wandering Shadows, 1878 By Peter Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012249541-O8RJWPY20P0PBR2U7N6M/IMG_3373.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Grassmarket Victoria Street in Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012385027-IM8FD9ZWACWTNB2DI6BO/IMG_3470.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Inside the Scottish Portrait Gallery 1 Queen St, Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760015625844-QJ11MJCU59YLMB96NEQC/IMG_3246.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Highland HeArt Trail ‘HeArt of the Ness’ by Sophie Robb, Inverness. No. 9 on the art trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012282975-5XO0MANMYJ3QT9R2KTPL/IMG_2926.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Guinness Book of Records Cat Towser, the famous cat belonging to the oldest Scotch distillery in Scotland, The Glenturret, is in the Guinness Book of Records for catching 28, 899 mice in her lifetime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760015342562-8H77LGHC4O27G59QDEP9/IMG_3033.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Scottish hospitality My hotel in Inverness - tartan and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012418371-YZ7AMTYLTBOQ7VTDNGFB/IMG_3494.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Mary Queen of Scots By ‘artist unknown’ at the National Scottish Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760012418593-N6UKH69FDIY7V5QZZPB3/IMG_3486.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." ‘Invictus’ poem by William Ernest Henley with the bust of Henley by Auguste Rodin, National Scottish Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/19ada50a-d902-456b-b706-2004e859d77e/IMG_3481.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Mathematician ‘Mary Somerville’ by Thomas Phillips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017644226-KNHIZMBDF4ADLE13TEGS/IMG_2942.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - On the road to Inverness I travelled with the tour company Hairy Coo and our bus was called Hazel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013586930-8256EINQO23XTGHKSFO1/71B73586-FCEE-4EAA-8B41-0FD15103FEB8.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Dipping into the Magical Waters Our driver Dougie helping me obtain eternal knowledge and beauty from the waters at Sligachan Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013732627-NG95MV7US27IOSSJEWPX/IMG_3149.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The colour palette of Scotland Photo taken on our way to see Storr Rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013760978-IZ5MJNJ0AGSFG0NDHJMD/IMG_3171.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Kilt Rock 90 metre high wall of hexagonal columns of rock resembling pleats of a tartan kilt. There are also dinosaur footprints in the rocks below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013652744-ZYHY1WBNXG1O129MHIPS/IMG_3005.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Another colour palette of Scotland Photo taken at the Culloden Battlefield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013967838-KRZSQ6YVRVQZXK0496PH/IMG_6877.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Portree One of my blind contour drawings looking out over the harbour. Portree is the capital of the Isle of Skye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013695282-MA39T2SC9G4ZEW4M71HN/IMG_3134.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The famous houses of Portree Back in the 19th century, the different coloured houses matched a different fishing boat in the harbour as a way of safely tracking who made it home. Today they are a popular tourist destination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013858886-P64OHLBJ1AIXBO2Z46U2/IMG_3306.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - One for the Harry Potter Fans Watching the Hogwarts Express at Glenfinnan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013780459-IQXR01GBZWF6FNO8XLM7/IMG_3202.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Quiraing Stepping into my screen saver for the second time this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013826174-5V367EWDA7QQ0IB01K1L/IMG_3268.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Loch Ness Monster Nessie outside the Loch Ness Nessie Shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013948536-KHXWRFTXK4OQ4KNO7SNZ/IMG_6875.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Storr A blind contour drawing of mine from the coach on our approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760013895703-GGKJEL1Z8AKG6IMRUEU0/IMG_3327.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Glen Coe Mountains of Glencoe A must see along road A82. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/5cf0d756-03e2-44dd-aacf-ce8519564d0e/IMG_3120.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Photo by Sandy Watson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/288393a1-df91-4f3f-a367-f14a213616be/IMG_4048.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Plein Air Festival - Tweed Regional Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017746582-FR9TYUOL0WZ1IQMVO4HT/361E45DA-9254-4FBB-916E-21F84DE41BDF.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Urangan Pier at Sunset Historical pier in Harvey Bay, Queensland. It is also one of the longest piers in Australia stretching for almost one kilometre into the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017772606-SL95N0XWYCK8UIP8QWSO/IMG_4208.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Chateau Buddies Catching up with fellow Chateau d’Orquevaux resident Nikita as she prepares for her first solo exhibition. Photo by Ava. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017816235-Z5GU8EEKQFO6RTH84TX3/IMG_4168.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Stained Glass Reflections The colours of Jan De Mattia’s stained glass artwork, ‘Pienocolore’ at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery dancing on the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017798502-B1SYY14MSHQF84RLIXPT/IMG_4448.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Studio with a view Many thanks to the Royal Queensland Art Society for inviting me to join them for their regular ‘Catswingers’ meet-up and for giving me my own little studio space for the day with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017865588-RPUDQPXMA607MPNPF7V4/IMG_4206.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Spunky! Thank you Julia for a tour of your gallery - the Old Ambulance Station, Queensland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760018786097-CR7NDJQXJVBXW8IFW17N/IMG_4320.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Ancient Giants Antarctic beech trees, Nothofagus moorei, Springbrook, Queensland. Present day remnants linking to Gondwana and protected under the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058291238-B27KTWB678PPGXMKG6GF/IMG_4103.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Supper time Pelican on the Urangan Pier, Harvey Bay, Queensland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058404606-B4G9N0VG7G4U7WQUUY2O/C77723DE-FA18-49E8-BC4B-DFC12C67820E.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Gallery Walk Mount Tambourine, Queensland. Filed with galleries, artisans and fudge shops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058424887-8NYODIAKURSSN9RSW2IC/IMG_4125.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Harvey Bay - Queensland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058471827-RA7MEKLS60EA8EI7BLCS/IMG_4200.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Matilda the Kangaroo Mascot for the 12th Commonwealth Games in 1982 at Brisbane, Matilda - the giant kangaroo, now stands at the Traveston Service Centre, Queensland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058521613-AQNBUN12V6NE9BCBGZEM/IMG_4422.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The gift that keeps on giving Thank you Miss Jessie MacDonald. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058616572-GXI40K66CYHYY4GUAU8Q/IMG_4435.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Royal Queensland Art Society Broadbeach, Queensland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058531307-CLTLII6GHL04M13OWA6D/IMG_4433.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Ancient land Me standing on a 23 million year old volcano at Mount Tambourine, Queensland. Picture taken at the Hang Glider Launch and Lookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058785997-S0K25SRIFCJDFHAM8DPS/IMG_4458.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Broadbeach beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058619014-L09VEHP60TDKNB8NQDQM/IMG_4453.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Broadbeach beach Right next to the Royal Arts Society of Queensland. Perfect balance of art and spending time at the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058787236-IRAH1QRXXMT2211G32AI/IMG_4648.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Driver Reviver Buddies Aussie magpies keeping me company as I have a spot of lunch at a driver reviver stop as I head south to the next art adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058993817-N13JTHXMUIECK8H91C41/IMG_4211.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017937400-5XL3WB20I60HUEBXQZWY/IMG_4228.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Opening night I am wearing fellow Canberran Alice Van Meurs (Edition Label) and Northern Territory Sarrita King’s designer dress called ‘Trails’. You may also spot my invisible disability sunflower lanyard too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760059155489-U5KOZSZXBFFTUGMH2MDO/Making+the+Invisible+Visible_Melissa+Hammond_Pymble+Values+Art+Prize.JPG Studio Journals - Le printemps - Making the Invisible Visible Finalist in the 2025 Doyles Still Life category. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760017945818-42E4VY97JKT1LSXW0LC4/IMG_4237.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The big announcement Judges Susi and Amber announcing the winner of the 2025 Doyles landscape prize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760059018523-SKW31HGTW8DWE48T8VPI/IMG_4246.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Winner! Jane Allan took home the big prize with her painting ‘Seaside Explorers’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760058964687-FMQS73OGAV0EHRUA8IMO/A886A18F-B617-49DC-B573-56DF366AEA11.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Me with my artwork Photo by Fiona Cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760059049391-DV5V6SX725EBO4LQLWML/IMG_4250.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Green Ginger Jar and Pears One of fellow Canberran Fiona Cotton’s Still Life artworks in the 2025 Doyles Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760059026285-HZPNR9LTUPRRZ5GYS9IO/IMG_4214.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Sunflowers Made by the Gold Coast Spinners and Weavers group that were on display in Mudgeeraba as part of the Doyles Award . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/6248d3cc-5d4d-4f46-a984-e1f504d8fd9f/IMG_7300.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out Opening night red carpet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061170566-FT7R7PCWTHZGIM0NDDW4/IMG_4758.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Cuddle time with Benson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061221474-3KQOKLPCD61TUPVJ5OI5/IMG_4857.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Shipwreck Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061308083-2JYOO5N5OE48Q49NWOON/IMG_4966.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The houses of Newy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061250994-6C3KYBMYEX8M7VQ2Y3BS/IMG_4863.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Shipwreck Walk Public Art With Nobby’s lighthouse in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061472971-87OBL5OBNMFKPDXL65JB/IMG_5124.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Nobby's Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061267783-4848NQNDRY85I1LE7K58/IMG_4865.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Always love a pop of orange Taken on the Shipwreck Walk with Benson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062096304-O8MIIH87R5ODUZH7C9NL/IMG_5127.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Little things Hanging out with this cutie on Nobby’s Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061473270-XYKB6HINY99NMOFIFC2D/IMG_5134.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Nobby's Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061301187-89AVC3B48GUOQ9U34HVR/IMG_4969.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My ritual After each day of my residency, I finish the day with a different scoop of ice cream from the East End Ice Creamery and watch the waves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061419462-MVXJDM99JGGQN8M1RTGP/IMG_5228.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Nobby's Lighthouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061351682-1E9HPFVYLCFBF3YQ89RR/IMG_4977.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Bogey Hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760061379131-B258RNZ2KPIED5O8CVFD/IMG_5163.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Pretty in Pink Every morning and evening started with pink in Newy. Apparently this is a winter delight with the sun at a lower angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062516265-IR7PHDYC6MCRFKJASS6W/IMG_4895.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Coral Concrete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062446701-OWX05JYHQWPAF0APA1SN/IMG_4890.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Nobby's Lighthouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062373392-9H48K0Q75OUQA64AFSLO/IMG_4941.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Rhythm My Craft and Design Daily Creative Challenge for the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062695864-DS5BQWPDG2LC4C21Q4DZ/IMG_5213.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Studio This was my studio for day 1. Each day we are rotated to a new spot around the cottage to have a new window to look out of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062508027-EBMWR6E8EPXSWVF58EHX/IMG_4935.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - A whale of a time Watching the whales migrate north was a real special treat of doing the residency during the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062542312-A8WME09IF8FHJJ6J3LWV/IMG_5013.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Studio This was my studio for day 2. Each day we are rotated to a new spot around the cottage to have a new window to look out of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062550169-1L1RVYRYOX1MEFXPP0EG/IMG_5015.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Newcastle from the Lighthouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062487800-BG0F7V2ATHHP6UGOP7SL/IMG_4929.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Coastal Series What a treat to see my work from last year’s residency in the gallery shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062579650-3TQC8KZVN72Y0GP9EFNH/IMG_5067.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Day 3 Sky On my way to the Lighthouse walking along Nobby’s beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062693738-ZVUFCVDGA75JY9E74KIN/IMG_5183.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Studio This was my studio for day 4. Each day we are rotated to a new spot around the cottage to have a new window to look out of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062416631-1TX72R95JFVTW4T9U3V5/IMG_1326.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My Residency Buddies Author and illustrator Kim Barnes and author Brooke Dunnell‍ ‍ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062593472-MJ5W2B63VCT6PXKUB478/IMG_5104.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062578076-TIG2QW6FK11SFI55VIKA/IMG_5082.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062394676-7CGA45S2N2F1K4XYTFQG/812FAEEA-50BE-4E7A-BAB5-61ED0769DDEF.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760062612360-FPUPX9DOQFMZBDIAZJOZ/IMG_5111.JPG Studio Journals - Le printemps - Lush My Craft and Design Daily Creative Challenge for the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760071153511-YBQGD76XIE6292RARJ8U/IMG_5011.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760064646616-ZVFQHO3EP5X85VIZIHAX/IMG_6179.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Spirit of Tasmania My residency starts with an overnight boat ride from the mainland heading south to Tasmania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760064675106-FJITHQ4VHIMEL2ZVTV1J/IMG_6254.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Lovers Lane A stop in the township of Ross with the famous convict built bridge. Artist Bruno Barcodi has an artwork on the water called, ‘Prisoners of Love’ that was unveiled on Valentine’s Day in 2006. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065227382-RYWMOKJO8LNFJ2KEHS0L/IMG_6295.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Snow on the mountains It maybe spring but Tassie still feels like winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065481061-TVBZ35VAMV9IFZNTF1WC/IMG_6403.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - My Resident Buddies Franklin the horse and Peaches the sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760067673790-GZQ8S34K315DR28WTL31/IMG_6396+2.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Getting Cosy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065569681-5PVIRF0JLYXO2GS6OOA0/IMG_6718.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Kunanyi View from the top of Mount Wellington in Hobart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065460298-7A50EJNDBYCPEOL62ZQA/IMG_6368.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Hamilton Inn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065226128-WYUBYYI60DU0P38ZNZPI/IMG_6299.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065725535-F22OM91VWZ5AZV3Z192H/IMG_6794.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Halfway Marking the halfway mark of my residency in Tasmania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760919269485-JKIRBS084J57CFYNJDYL/IMG_6911+2.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Tasmanian Waratah What a thrill to see this in person for the first time and even more special to share this moment with dear friends. Can’t wait to get my oil pastels out to draw one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065581528-IPQV9Q79WZV50HQTU733/IMG_6668.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps Photo by Melissa Hammond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760067974191-UR8A0OV32Z4XXFNXJNFP/IMG_6892.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - From my journal For my Tassie residencies, I always write in a journal to document what I am working on and what I have observed. Each entry is accompanied by a little drawing from an event that day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065738765-BNEY48QYSJNK08NFMIXM/IMG_6805.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - The Maker's Mark In art, the maker’s mark is like their fingerprint. Here, I am observing the maker’s mark by different convicts that shaped the stones to help build St Luke’s Church in Bothwell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065592975-PONGX3LTQRLI2RD8U0G2/IMG_6783.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Progress pic I rarely get the chance to go large as I don’t have the energy or space so this work in progress is exciting. I hope to have it finished by the time I head home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065764929-NE40L71YRNX8269DC1DQ/IMG_6854.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Twin lens One of my projects during this residency is building a twin lens camera from scratch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065792361-UZHLL5EC1B59MUB44XS9/IMG_6849.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Bothwell Marshes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065978167-4CG8C62G8AIHDK6QSPMR/IMG_6522.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760066538428-GHMHLGY28TSSK9M0KFXB/IMG_6341.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065873870-ZRV9SY0HPNHFR0EEOH3S/IMG_6501.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065859594-YQYADZAZQDOHJAY114TE/IMG_6325.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760065968455-G2TFVOKX7VZMQO7KZHGE/IMG_6555.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760066151957-AXA0Q681JI1RG1OUK6TX/IMG_6573.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760066150000-8DDVFD5ONXQSXRRXY9U0/IMG_6563.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1760066511233-OZNT7FOFULVV6PJWF6PG/035940CE-882D-4473-B6BD-5B2D5E65C9A9.jpg Studio Journals - Le printemps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/61695b26-d675-428b-ad42-f4dfcad6db90/IMG_6560.jpeg Studio Journals - Le printemps - Make it stand out The art of connecting. https://www.melissahammondartiste.com/studio-journals/Blog Post Title One-wjxtj monthly 0.5 2025-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748527293522-P1XAU1OZS0SSJE37EZR8/Chateau+d%27Orquevaux.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Make it stand out The view from my studio window at Chateau d’Orquevaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/fdad175f-bf86-4204-92fc-b9a47e4eaf4a/The+Icy+Veils+1.jpg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Make it stand out The Icy Veils - Lutruwita/Tasmania - Digital photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748738044355-VTSPLME79XUNDHCFWTCQ/Studio_pic%2B1_c.jpg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Sunflower ready https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732443706-XEUIZFE9QW42J1AQ77ZC/Studio_pic+2_c.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Arriving in Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748743793675-YUC1IS14UPISITV46U9Z/IMG_1164.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Walking through the gates of Chateau d'Orquevaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732445926-7KDFQSKVS061XEGCBITE/Studio_pic4.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Advocacy wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748744086382-6NF0701ZP6H2PDDYOWHW/MHammond_Chateau+dOrquevaux_studio+pic.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - My studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748743902735-CZ3J1M8BDA3FI0IL6CYG/IMG_1640.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - My first oil pastel in France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748744146631-EM01BM8RH7RQJE63E2DI/pastel+1.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Oil pastel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732481704-8SVT5LDX57CXOVBZ56Q0/studio+pic7.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - The Torment of a Decision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732480144-0JO59HSZWZT3OGMGWY7I/studio+pic8.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - My first exhibition in London! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732479074-8WSTYKMXHQ6QN2IWPJ4D/studio+pic9.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Battered and bruised by needles Taken after my trip to London Emergency Hospital. The day started with a just a simple check up to get some medication and then ended up becoming an emergency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732476900-60CZB9RWQB91R4CUQKJ8/studio+pic10.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Spending Christmas and New Year with this cutie! I was in London for the month of December to wait for my return to go back into France. I did some house sitting and got to have so much fun with this cutie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732475688-VESHQ911I2IPFS460TS9/Studio+pic+11jpeg.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - My homework on a Friday night After I had my critique session with my teacher in the Louvre, he had suggested some homework to help with the subject I had been working on. This is by far the best homework that I have ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732474295-WCBIK8VEAGQD997N07YZ/studio+pic12.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Working in the Louvre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732473145-CXY7EL13WJHYUJ9R6OLD/studio+pic+13.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Reflecting on reflecting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748741014942-CQLA70T4ELA8QN3XUXHX/studio%2Bpic14.jpg Studio Journals - L’hiver - One of the faces of chronic pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732469743-VFRAXK19617VMCL6661F/studio+pic+15.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Drink, Laugh and Eat France reminding me on those hard days managing chronic pain flare ups to drink (boire), laugh (rire) and eat (manger). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748744304391-92CI89J92B0SJMB1LHV8/Professional+pic+by+Sunny+Rae+Keller_MHammond_Studio_Escalier.JPG Studio Journals - L’hiver - Studio highlights Picture by Sunny Rae Keller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b9821d2906c678af29b1b/1748732467890-VGD99YOH9Z1CQXD1MJTR/studiop+pic+16.jpeg Studio Journals - L’hiver - Princess Jo Jo The princess and time keeper of the Studio Escalier Art School in Paris. 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