exciting news!

As some of you might already know I have spent the last couple of weeks juggling Christmas orders and getting my new linocut works finished for my first solo exhibition of original printmaking and letterpress pieces at Cube Art and Design at the Salamanca Art Center.

There is not be an official opening for this exhibition but I would be sooooo happy if you would go take a look and maybe even purchase something from the show.
The show will be able to be see from the 8th of November and will be there till the 22nd of November

In other exhibition news I have been asked by the lovely Becky from the Richies mill, Providore gallery to exhibit some of my printing in their upcoming Christmas show "Feast for your eyes"
opening on the 12th of December so I better get crackin on some new work
take care everyone
Narelle x

Salamanca tomorrow

Hi everyone just a short post to let you know that I will be down at Salamanca Market tomorrow after a bit of a break to get work finished for my solo exhibition at Cube art and Design on the 8th of November .
please come along to the market and check out what is new at my stall , I have been busy print some new things as well as stocking up on some favorite product, there will be lots of Christmas stock with the festive season looming it is time to get organised
I look forward to seeing you all
Narelle x

New prints as promised

All brand new prints, hot off the press and hand coloured today !

I am not sure about the orange on the middle one
I might leave this one without any hand colouring yet.
what do you think ?

*sorry about the wonky crop*

My seconds greatest work of art

This is my 4 year old daughter Ruby, she is a constant source of amusement and creativity this kids and not a day goes by that she doesn't have us in fits of laughter or has us amazed us with her painting, drawing,dancing singing and just the things she says does on a daily basis.
We love our little hooby galooby Ruby x

Tomorrow I will share with you my 1st greatest work of Art

Today in the badalassi household - My Creative space

All the essential elements for a productive and happy printmaker.
A big cup of tea, ipod plugged in to stereo and turned up loud to irritate the neighbours, lots of sharp tools and a beautiful view to look out upon when I go slightly cross eyed from concentration and carving out ridiculously detailed drawings

I hope you are all having a happy and productive day too
Narelle x


For some more creative spaces head over Here

brand new toy for me

I am really excited ! I bought myself a medium format camera off etsy today
I have been wanting to own one of these since I was in the middle of studying my art diploma way back when I was just 17.

Not only did I major in Printmaking but I was also doing a major in Photography and one of these cameras at the time was so far out of reach for me that I just resigned myself to never owning one.

images are borrowed from here

According to the listing this camera might not be even it working order but I thought for the price it was worth the risk and even if it doesn't work it is still a beautiful object that I will never get tired of looking at.
If the camera does happen to be in working order I intent go back to my love of producing black and white portraits.

Exciting times ahead
Narelle x

2 lovely new Stockist

Ruby Victoria Has 2 lovely new stockist
The first is Nest at Penguin, a lovely little shop situated in one of my favorite little Tasmania towns on the North West coast not far from where I grew up.
They stock a wide range of handmade product including cushions, jewellery,ceramic,stationery and soon to be stocking a whole range of kitchenwares. This store is truely a wonderful
addition to this quaint little town by the sea

The second is Mr Sparrow in Subiaco WA I love Perth such a lovely laid back city and I was Thrilled when Anna wanted to stock my Christmas notecards and gift tags

Ships ahoy, me hearties!

'ships ahoy!' by rubyvictoria

Inspired by everything pirate and galleon

I'm Swept Away ... TheQueensDowry $17.00	Miss Muerta Rhinest... naughteebits $22.00	The FLYING DUTCHMAN... hipsoul $12.99
Ebony Mermaid Fine... ikigai $2.00	An Octopus Love Aff... CABfayre $15.00	Vintage West German... mksupplies $3.25
pirate treasure che... cartoonmonster $45.00	Galleon linocut let... rubyvictoria $28.00	KEY TO MY HEART So... SteamBathFacto... $4.00
VERY RARE - Squiffe... wonderdiva $105.00	Cute Skulls Pirate ... Melaniegail $149.95	blue red and yellow... artallnight $23.00
Mademoiselle Blanch... caribbeanrosep... $235.00	Vintage Solid Brass... MilkasTreasure... $11.00	Admiral Orange Skel... jensect $5.00

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My good friend Mrs Shepherd

This morning we got a knock at the door and it was the postie with a package from Taree, Ruby was very excited to see another lot of golden books which she spread out all over the bed, there was also a little something very special for me, Ruby wasn't going to be getting her little mitts on this an original Mr Shepherd painting I almost squealed with delight!
Isn't she lovely
Thank you so much Naomie for being such a lovely friend, I hope we will get to meet at Christmas time when we all make the trip up to Sydney at the end of the year

Narelle x

The Market - this Sunday

Come along and join us at The Market this weekend
One of Tasmania best design markets which showcases the best artists designer and makers that Tasmania has to offer and with the festive season ever looming now is the time to start thinking about Christmas pressies for all your loved ones, here you will find something unique and in most cases not available in retail outlets, so you are sure to find something very special .
I will be showcasing some of my new Christmas stationery as well at my original art works at extremely reasonable prices


You can find the market at :

The masonic lodge Hall at 3 Sandy bay road Hobart
from 10am- 3pm Sunday the 3rd of October

Just for the fun of it

This is what I do when I have day that I don't really feel like working to a plan
I have been wanting to print some of my wooden type for a while now and just never seem to find the time so today instead of finishing orders I crack out the wooden type and started printing for the fun of it, I love printing, when it is done for the fun of it !

I hope you are all having a wonderful day
Narelle x

Today in the Badalassi household

What a surprise I am printing again!
geez I need to get a life

Get a load of the lovely drying racks I borrowed from a secret location
that I cannot disclose, I will buy a set of these soon when I become a bit more cashed up
as these are not cheap damn it !

The next photo is for all you art/craft people that don't have a pristine white, tidy, lick the floor clean work area . Don't get me wrong I would love a space like that but in reality I would never be able to maintain that sort of order . I really must say that this is pretty bad for me, I don't usually have stuff all over the floor just all over the table hehe

Oh my Darling sponsor Giveaway

Anyone that knows me, knows I love to have a give away every now and then and when I do I try to make it worth the effort of entering
Anyway, I have become a sponsor of a lovely little blog called oh My Darling and we are giving a lovely big package of Ruby Victoria letterpress Christmas stationery goodies to 1 lucky winner.

So if you would like to go into the running to win this price pack just follow your
nose to the Oh my Darling blog site and follow the instructions
Goodluck everyone x

new work finally emerging

At long last I finally found a little bit of time after the school holiday madness to sit and do a bit of drawing for my upcoming exhibition at Cube Art and Design this November, I know I am leaving it a bit late but I have realised I do most of my best work when I am seriously under pressure.


Flame Robin - linocut almost ready to be carved out

It will only be a small show as cube is a little space and I will be sharing it with local ceramicist and friend Julie Hoddy - Magoolie Designs, who also live in Blackmans Bay.

Blue Wren - Linocut block almost ready to be carved out

The exhibition will consist of my new works based on photography of native Tasmania Birds by Nickolay Tilcheff who kindly allowed me to use his stunning photography as reference material for my linocut prints, I will also be displaying my letterpress work I have been making over the past 18 months.
Julie will be exhibition her beautiful porcelain rang of tea light candle holders, drink coaster, jewelery pieces and hopefully her stunning french Bistro range of dining ware.

I will post the dates of the exhibition as it gets a little closer and I hope you all can come along and have a look at some lovely art work and say hello

Narelle x

Paper, Scissors,Rock Stationery

Ruby Victoria letterpress & printmaking have a new stockist in NSW.

Nikki from paper Scissors Rock stationery runs an online and party plan stationery business where she will bring along all her wonderful stationery set it all up beautifully so that all your family and friends can peruse and order at their leisure.


The big plus is that you get to handle and have a close look at everything you like before you buy ...genius really !



check out Nikki's lovely store here Paper Scissors Rock stationery
and the blog here