English VS Aussie VS Manc Slang

One of my favourite parts of travelling is hearing how language changes, not only in different countries, but also between states and even cities. I’ve been in Manchester for about a month and half now, and after interrupting many conversations with, “Sorry, what was that?” I’m ready to release my rough English VS Aussie VS Manc…

Life Drawing

Last week I went to my first ever life drawing class. I’m not a good drawer – well I can do one dimensional images, but they, obviously, lack depth. I’m also super obsessed with lines and the body, so I decided to give it a go. My grandma once said to me that I didn’t have…

Samos

In March Jonathan and I spent three weeks on the primarily residential island of Samos in Greece. My time there, however beautiful, was also conflicted. Mention the Greek islands and images are conjured up of ‘azure’ water, stony beaches, quaint waterside homes and Greek delicacies rich in oil and lemon. We found all of these things on Samos – but we…

The Fall @ Ritz 02, Manchester

I’m now living in Manchester, the homeland of Mark E Smith, notorious asshole and disputed musical genius. What better way to celebrate him than drink a pint at Gulliver’s, his local go-to, and see the Mancunian native legend in his natural habitat.

The Fall @ Melbourne Festival Hub

It’s just under an hour we’ve been waiting for The Fall to begin when I start to wonder if the classically irate Mark E. Smith is out the back chucking a tanty – or whether he’s just testing the audiences patience. When the lights dim and whack-ass electronic alien music begins to play for seven minutes, I settle with the latter.

Joanna

The lovely and beautiful Joanna in out Dennis Hopper themed shoot. You can view Joanna’s work below here and here.