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Victoria Hall
Jun 24, 20182 min read
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, 20173 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20162 min read
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...
News editor
Sep 5, 20162 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20162 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20152 min read
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...
News editor
Oct 27, 20151 min read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20151 min read
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, 20151 min read
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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