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The Making of 'Soselina'

20/12/2020

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So getting my work printed this year was no easy task, most difficult was getting to work with a printer that would oblige me in doing a colour check of my designs.  When I went through this process last time, it was just a no goer and not as feasible as one might expect.  This year, feasibility is better and given that I was able to print in Australia as I wanted, made this all the more enticing.  

To be exact, every time I set my mind on printing the design line, I was torn between printing overseas where there is a possibility of piracy of artworks, huge freight charges, lengthy time restraints and then, trying to doing the whole thing in Australia - where print costs are higher, but I retain safety over my work.  Of course, there is no substitute for safety and if this line is to be a homegrown hit, then one is forced to bite the bullet and wear the excess costs.  This is pretty hard when one has no budget and runs a business on the smell of an oily rag - I sure hope we get funding for 2021 :) 

Either way,  we are moving forward and the line has started to move, which makes me extremely happy.  So without further adieu, below is a quick video (as promised), to show you part of the process. 
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It's a wrap!

10/12/2020

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A lot of action has taken place at Sketa Oz Design this year.  With the newly joined force of Milton and King for wallpaper, we also would like to announce the Xmas wrapping paper, giftbags and winebags for the designer line.  We are still in the early stages of PR, but if you want a slice of the action and support my venture with Sketa Oz Design, place and order for Xmas. 

Product will be ready for Xmas (at the printer, presently - they should be done in a day or so - hold off wrapping), so that you can wrap and package to your hearts' content.

Xmas Wrapping paper

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Giftbags

Like all my papergoods, the wine and giftbags are handcrafted.  The medium sized bag, ends up 11.5" x 9" once complete and finished with black satin handles.  The line follows the traditional Asian feel of design, which all my products encompass and look awesome in use. 

I'm still waiting for my goods to finish printing and yes -  all totally printed and hand manufactured in Australia!   So please let me know what you need.  I have printed only a small Xmas bundle, but Sketa Oz Design flourishes, I will expanded the printing of products as needed.
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Winebags

Winebags are again, handcrafted - finished with black, satin handles and when complete measure 11" x  4", just the right size for your Xmas bottle of plonk.  
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I have done a special, blanketed price of $6.95 for each product mentioned here on the Sketa Oz Blog.   Given the line is newly released for Xmas, I am yet to set up sales pages for these; they are coming. (Gosh, I have so many things to do!!!)
So, if you are keen to purchase, before they all go, please contactus@sketaoz.com
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Sketa Oz Designs taking shape

22/12/2019

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Designing takes just forever!  The actual drawing up of designs - that is the easy part.  Inking, laying out the work in a fashion that will service a utilitarian product - that is a whole different ballgame.  I love the process, but it is time-consuming and before one knows it, a year maybe more has passed, just because it is hard not to want to get it just right.  Well, maybe that is the perfectionist trait in me talking.
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So this is where my designing takes place.  On a boring, old piece of any old scrap of paper.  Anything I can grab, just to get my ideas down, before they morph into something else.
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There are days, like when I plan a particular colour within the design and it goes haywire!  In this case, I planned to use only the colours within my logo, so that the entire design range has good continuity. Then, the printer decides to have a spack-attack and gives me an entirely different colour.  This doesn't happen too often - thank goodness, but when it does, one is often placed in a predicament because the mistake - looks just great!

Then, I have to decide whether it is worth changing my entire range for the umpteen, hundredth time. 

​To the right of this planned emerald colour palette, my printer spat out this beautiful blue, inclusive of blue line art and not black and white. 
 
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I usually spend hours and lots of sleepless nights, exacting the ink process, within my design template.  There are times, when I have to change the template entirely, just to fit the design and that will mean going back to the InDesign layout and tweaking the measurements for hours on end.
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Can you see what I mean?  It is really different.  I mean really different - but nice!

This all happened because I printed the piece on poster format - I had to test a new paper that was not big enough to take the entire design.  So, me being a diligent person as I am, I printed out the entire design in six parts, then stuck the design together, so I had an idea of what the design might look like.  My printer will only output to A3 size and anything bigger than that requires me to be a bit ingenious, in finding a resolution. 

So, long story short - I love the blue!  And, I am left wondering whether or not I should include this colour in the design collection, also.  What say you?
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More Than Just Graffiti

12/1/2019

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Hundreds of awesome works of art now beautify a burgeoning, inland Australian city. The Darling Downs has often been remembered for its lush, farming and garden districts.  Toowoomba garden city​ - as it is so fondly named, is the heart of this regional Queensland area and it is quickly becoming a hub for all things creative and innovative.

​A brand-new international airport, a multi million-dollar shopping complex that will rival the best, and a second range crossing have all helped to transform this sleepy, yet family-oriented educational city into something quite unique.  Although, it is not just economic progress and corporate deals that are changing the landscape of this city.
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The creative world of art, culture and multi-culturalism are playing their part in painting the city, red.  Well, not just red – a vast multitude of colours now adorn old walkways, pavements, sides of unsightly buildings, poles, beams and even electrical transformers – all in the name of art, design and beautification.
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Graffiti can be found all over the world - in the streets of Germany, Denmark, France and even in Brazil.  Although some may believe its origin lies in the backyard streets of Philadelphia – graffiti can be seen in a vast multitude of cities; where populations of people, writers, political activists have taken to the streets to display their voice against the norm – against what is seen as the everyday run of society.
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Some of the earliest marks of Graffiti can be found in Turkey, where once the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, stood.  Graffiti goes as far back as 200 AD.  Yet, in all cases – ancient or modern - the graffiti artist was lashing out against the norm or making known a different viewpoint to what was considered acceptable.  Unfortunately, this hasn’t always been happily received and in many cases, such change makers were seen as troublemakers, defacers of public property who collected themselves huge fines for the sake of their art.
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Today, such expressionists are given a legal stage to showcase their thoughts and artistic creations. In many cities around the world, graffiti competitions attract some of the most talented, artists ever seen on our streets.
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Toowoomba city is no different and has acquired a great number of street artists who present their talents to the world, in the annual ‘First Coat’ Street Art Competition.

​However, it is more a showcase of large, multicultural canvases strategically scattered across the city, than unsightly graffiti.  They have become statements of heritage, documentation of trials and tribulations in having come to this land.  They are the coming together of blended thought forms and are wonderful examples of variants in artistic appreciation.  They are a bonded community upon which this city is now founded – a multicultural blend of individuals striving for a common cause – Family.

View some of the unique works sighted around this wonderful inland city!
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Something different?

3/1/2019

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Much of the designing that goes ahead for Sketa Oz Design takes months of preparation, considering and lots of layout.  No we haven't yet begun on the 2019 line as the we are yet to complete our plans on expanding on what we commenced for the 2018 collection.  

We were hoping the line would take hold really quickly and that we'd be able to service the entire next portion of the SO line.  Unfortunately this did not occur, so it is back to the drawing board so to speak - to find ways and means of producing our products at a price and quality that is functional.  Here's hoping 2019 comes through for SO Design.
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As you know are card collection is already up and running, as is the designing and crafting of pens.  We are yet to move a lot of our stock, but the New Year is here and it's time to catch up on lost time.  The designing of bags and gift paper is complete, and we are keen to attract wholesale orders to move our products in through gift stores.  How did you wrap your gifts this year?  

So stay on board.  Keep watching as we post the new items and pics.  You can place both wholesale and retail orders via SO Store .  You can peruse the entire line to date at the Sketa Oz Collection
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The SO Collection

1/11/2018

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If you haven't seen the Sketa Oz Collection of designer occasion cards and pens, now is the time to check them out.  Especially, with the festive season just around the corner.  If you are in to collecting pens or have someone in mind for unique gifts, I have designed six colourful pens that you will admire and enjoying using.  
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Matching the pens in this designer line are two, different sets of six cards.  One is in mauve and the other in burgundy.  Both sets are drawn by me in black ink and watercolour.  Each of the six cards have their own couple of words on the front, but the interior is left blank for you to write your own special thoughts.
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I hope you will take the time to consider the Sketa Oz Collection for your gifting this festive season.  If you have already made up your mind, pop over to the SO Store to make your selection and I will send them out before things get too busy.  ​https://www.sketaoz.com/store/c1/SOS
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Stage 2 of the Sketa Oz Collection

5/8/2017

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Last week, stage two of the Sketa Oz Designer Collection, pre-launched.  A distinct, elegant set of six designer pens avail themselves for your daily or gift-time use.  Burgundy, gold, emerald green, sapphire blue, dusty pink and lavender make up the 2017 line, which complements the designer card collection that launched in June, this year.
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Sketa Oz Design Releases the SO Collection

3/5/2017

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So happy to announce the official launch of our much awaited: Sketa Oz Collection.  

Monday the 1st of May, 2017 was our newly scheduled date - given we've had funding and print house hick-ups to put us way behind our original launch date: 14th of April, 2016.
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Grab your colour pencils!

22/4/2016

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