Having recently relocated from London to Melbourne, Sarah Beetson is a dynamic and exciting young illustrator whose work ‘reflects herself in its energy and innovation. Among her current and frequent inspirations and obsessions are retro, trash and gay culture, vintage clothing, John Waters movies, Angela Carter, JT Leroy, The White Stripes and The Dresden Dolls, 1980s Pepsi logos, candy and fairgrounds. Her favourite place in the world is Coney Island, New York’. [see also Ben Frost]
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Melbourne-based illustrator Sarah Beetson has her second solo exhibition opening on June 6th, featuring Australia’s first Art Vending machine. Read more
French illustrator Miss Miza is currently working out of Barcelona where she creates works that play off the little things she collects — ’small treasures’ she keeps carefully and ‘blends harmoniously’. [see also the work of Melbourne-based artist Sarah Beetson]
Melbourne based illustrator Sarah Beetson is having her first solo exhibition at The McCulloch Gallery on Rankins Lane. The show, Bodies, opens on Friday July 13. Most of the work was included created in her Melbourne studio, with added influences from a trip she took to Hiroshima, Japan. [see also Sarah Beetson]
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Following on from the People of Walmart website, comes People Of Public Transit: ‘The public bus and subway systems are littered with amazing photo opportunities. Many of us have been sitting alone witnessing something amazing and only wishing we could share the experience with our friends. Well now you can!’ Read more
Milk and Honey necklace by Stephanie Simek
Milk and honey, an indubitable pair. In this necklace by Stephanie Simek, a golden honeycomb beeswax pendant is encased in plastic and hangs from an oxidized sterling silver chain. The links are interwoven with a milk protein-based fiber. We have it for sale in our online store.
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Zolton said | 23 September, 2006
agreed! her work is so vibrant and colourful. love it.
Dan said | 28 September, 2006
This is some filthy gorgeous stuff. LOVE IT!
caitlin said | 18 August, 2007
hey my name is caitlin beetson are you related to a arthur beetson or a dudley beetaon because i am dudley beetsons daughter and arthurs coiusin
Retro Fashion said | 13 October, 2007
All the old stuff I wore as a child is coming back. Kinda scary and makes you feel old, but it looks great most of the time.
carolyn walsh said | 11 February, 2008
really savage stuff, been following your work for ages, really inspiring stuff!:)respect!
Jackie Hallam said | 12 February, 2008
Hey Sarah like your work well always have then again i am biased lol shame about United yesterday not like when i took you
Sarah Beetson said | 12 February, 2008
Hi everybody,
Thanks so much for your comments! Caitlin, can you contact me thru facebook – maybe we are related?!
Hi Jackie! Hope you are well!
Sarah x
bethany said | 21 October, 2008
hey sarah im doing an art project on YOU its great i love your work xxx
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Maryland-based cartoonist Jonathan Wojcik’s obsession with insects, monsters, and anything related to Halloween comes through hilariously clearly in his web comic, Bogleech. Check out the rest of his site for various projects and his Etsy shop.
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chapolito said | 23 September, 2006
I’m really diggin these illustrations. such great style, full of life and color. it’s more pop than i could ever ask for and i absolutely love it.