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Victoria Hall
- Jun 24, 2018
- 2 min
Horrible fairies from all over the world
This International Fairy Day, I’m giving you the heads-up on the nastiest sprites from across the globe. Spot them and stop them from...
Victoria Hall
- Dec 30, 2017
- 3 min
Four important creative lessons I learned this year
2017! What a trip! There have been wins, losses and lessons…but no regrets. Here’s what the year taught me… There’s no doubt about it,...
Victoria Hall
- Sep 24, 2017
- 2 min
How to be creative when you don’t have time to be creative
For time-poor writers and artists, journaling can be a quick and easy way to revive your creativity. Read my five tips on how to get...
Victoria
- Jun 5, 2017
- 1 min
Mastering observation
When I’m asked where I find inspiration for writing or illustration, my answer is always the same: life. From a young age, I developed an...
Victoria
- May 29, 2017
- 2 min
My favourite part of the Sydney Writers' Festival?
Folks, the 2017 Sydney Writers’ Festival has wrapped. My favourite part of the program? Family Day! Held in the heart of Walsh Bay on...
Victoria
- Jan 8, 2017
- 1 min
Looking to 2017...
I have a black moleskin book full of ideas for creative projects. For every project I tick off, a dozen more find their way onto the...
Victoria
- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
The big release
It's been almost two weeks since the release of my third children's book, The Fairy Beasts. I just want to thank my friends, family and...
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- Sep 5, 2016
- 2 min
The Fairy Beasts - available now!
Victoria's third children's book, The Fairy Beasts, is available now in print (AU$14.99) and digital (AU$3.99) formats from Amazon, Apple...
Victoria
- Aug 25, 2016
- 1 min
Book proof: The Fairy Beasts
I'm excited to have received the proof of my new book, The Fairy Beasts, today. Finally, my motivation, commitment and serious hard work...
Victoria
- Jul 23, 2016
- 1 min
Layout and design
Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be completing the layout of my upcoming picture book. Here's a sneak peek at one of the interior...
Victoria Hall
- Jun 9, 2016
- 1 min
Working with coloured pencils
In an effort to be more diverse, I'm introducing different mediums to my portfolio, starting with coloured pencils. It's been a few years...
Victoria Hall
- Mar 2, 2016
- 2 min
Happy World Book Day!
Dear grown-ups, You're invited to join the World Book Day celebrations by reconnecting with your inner child and reading to the little...
Victoria
- Feb 21, 2016
- 1 min
Choosing media and materials
Some advice—you may want to avoid me for the next few weeks! I'm likely to repeatedly ask you to comment on about 10 different versions...
Victoria Hall
- Jan 10, 2016
- 1 min
Rough illustrations for my new book
Over the past few weeks, I've been working on the rough illustrations for my next picture book. This one is a 64-page gothic fantasy...
Victoria
- Dec 5, 2015
- 2 min
How to draw on location, with a two-year-old, while parading as a witch
Last weekend, my daughter and I went to Centennial Park to "play witches" and draw on location. Drawing from life is powerful. I love it...
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- Oct 27, 2015
- 1 min
Free 'Eggy Peggy' printable
Get your little readers drawing funny faces on this free Eggy Peggy printable! To download the file, simply click on the thumbnail image...
Victoria
- Oct 11, 2015
- 1 min
First book reading
It was just like Eminem said, "Palms are sweaty... knees weak... arms are heavy... "This opportunity comes once in a lifetime..." The...
News editor
- Oct 10, 2015
- 1 min
Watch the book trailer for Eggy Peggy
Happy World Egg Day! Check out the trailer for Victoria Hall's new book, Eggy Peggy has lost her leggy, here: #VictoriaHallAuthor...
Victoria
- May 22, 2015
- 1 min
Burning the midnight oil
Working on layouts for my debut children's book, Penny Prickles at Coogee Beach. x VH #VictoriaHallAuthor #VictoriaHallArt...
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