PaperWhale

I'm an emerging artist & graphic designer in Brisbane. I practice with all mediums in digital & mix media & I'll use this page to showcase my work.

[paperwhale42]

Had much fun with this gal at a paint and sip session at @corkandchromabrisbane 💙💙💙 a bottle of wine and 3hrs later i managed to actually finish something after not painting in forever which is super surprising 🎉👐 was such a good time! Thank youuu @jesssicles • • • • • • • • • #painting #paintandsip #wine #friends #brithday #pressie #paint #acrylic #chillingout #fun #goodtimes #life #blue #amazing #instamood #instagood #instadaily

[paperwhale42]

Finally went and got my hair redone! 💙💙💙 so so so happy to be blue again 😁😁😁 #bluehairdontcare #selfcare #feelingfabulous #selfie • • • • • • #manicpanic #bluehair #badboyblue #blueangel #excited #sogood #instagood #instamood #happydance #instadaily #blue #hair #fabulous #cactus #cactishirt #love #instahair #priceattack

[paperwhale42]

It was your Birthday yesterday Dad ❤ they say it gets easier but I think you just learn to cope better, something I'm still working on ❤ we miss you and your smart remarks and your dry sense of humor, I wish I could tell you all about the stuff I've been getting up to and all the people I've met since you've been gone, it's just not been the same 😔 Happy Birthday, I hope you're still causing trouble 😜 #dad #missyou #happybirthday #oldphotos #hethoughthewascool #totallyprobablywas #oldschool #suave

[paperwhale42]

Happy Mother's Day Mum ❤❤❤ I don't think you ever realised just how much of an impact you had on us kids ❤ I know you loved being a mum, so don't worry you'll never stop being there for us, it's always a case of, "how would mum handle this?", it always gets me through when I'm stuck 😊 we miss you so damn much, your words float around in my head, all the support you gave us no matter what weird, wonderful or wacky thing we wanted to do next, you were there shouting from the side lines, telling us we could do it! I make sure I dance around like you did, and stay creative, I have your paintings spread around for all to enjoy, and tell everyone all the stories about you that I remember 😛 I wish I could feel your hug again, we love you and we miss you ❤ #mum #missyou #mothersday #loveyou #weird #wonderful #wacky

[paperwhale42]

Starting new things, making new plans and trying to remind myself that things don't always stay perfectly on track as much as I try to plan out every turn, but I'm hustling and moving and creating as much as possible, so hopefully nothing toooo dramatic happens 🤞🤞🤞 😂 #Repost @thingsarewhatyoumakeofthem (@get_repost) ・・・ the very last (handwritten) page of the book wants you to know that actually nothing is ever over (until ur dead) 🤷‍♂️ from the chapter “simple tips for success” • • • • • • #hustling #artist #barista #work #working #newjob #gettingitdone #creating #create #art #designer #life #drama #instamood #instagood #instadaily #balance #live #chill

[paperwhale42]

In the midst of moving and being sick, I managed to get this painting done for @keah_rae woo 🎉 #commission #artist #painting • • • • • • • #artwork #gouache #car #birthdaypresent #bmw #work #working #freelance #instaartist #instamood #instagood #instadaily #a3 #watercolourpaper #firsttimeforeverything #practise #paperwhale #white #friends

[queeniky-deactivated20130214]

[nothingbutfauxpas]

why am I laughing so hard right now.

[tiggyloo]

what…

[fetishtrash-deactivated20210319]

I’M TRYING NOT TO LAUGH AND IT’S JUST TOO HARD

[paperwhale42]

Freshly blue and slightly curly 😛👽💙 #selfie #redlips #lisptick #thatafterworkfeeling #bluehairdontcare #smilingishard 😂 • • • • • • • • #instagood #instamood #instadaily #bluehair #manicpanic #badboyblue #bluemoon #hair #selfie #work #hair #artist

[paperwhale42]

Went to work early yesterday to get me some breakfast 🙃😍 yuuummmm, @tanners_girl does good 😛👊 • • • • • • @stellarossahyperdome #work #stellamoments #food #foodporn #instagood #instamood #instadaily #foodtime #breakfast #startyourdayright #eggsbenedict #beforework #stellarossa #stellarossahyperdome #hyperdome #brisbane #brisbanefood #localbusiness #local

[paperwhale42]

Just wanna give a shout out to one of my besties! ❤ cause she's doing amazing and fun things and dancing her heart out 😊😍🌞 go give her a follow to see what other fun dance things she's up to! 😁 #Repost @sheree.fitzgerald (@get_repost) ・・・ #Repost! From @candyshopshow - Dancing my heart out to one of my favourite numbers in Up! Up! And Away! Come check me out in Redcliffe, at Adelaide Fringe or in Sunnybank -- Tix @ www.candyshopshow.net #showspam #justveryexcited #upupandaway #cabaret #adelaidefringe #candyshopshow #friend #bestie #loveit #dancer #dancing #fun #life #love #sunshine #danceyourheartout #instamood #instagood #instadaily #instadance

[paperwhale42]

Had a really awesome time last night! Finally got to see Aladdin with @jorden_alexandra woop woop! Clearly we were excited 😁 amd we got to meet the Genie!! #queawkwardphotos #funtimes #somanysparkles #aladdinbroadway #aladdinmusical #musical • • • • • • #spacey #fun #bestie #happytimes #funnightout #qpac #blackmilkclothing #spacepanda #lorazombie #bluehairdontcare #green #smile #hilarious #Genie #music #besttime #instamood #instadaily #instagood #artist #art #broadway

[paperwhale42]

😂 too accurate #lifehasotherplans #cantitbesmoothforonce #tryingtofigureitout • • • #Repost @theawkwardyeti (@get_repost) ・・・

[paperwhale42]

When you do some physical work and write the menu on the wall at work 😛 had some fun with type and chalk markers, kept it simple and black and white (colour doesn't really fit the place), writing on tiles is a lot harder than i thought it would be 😅 • • • • • • #artist #designer #design #typography #work #freelance #fun #3rdjob #wall #menu #handdrawn #type #physicalwork #artwork #chalkmarker #blackandwhite #cafe #coffee #coffeeadict #love #yum #drinks #milkshakes #dangerouswork #instamood #instadaily #instagood

[paperwhale42]

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y Mumma ❤❤❤🎉🎈 I decided to go back through the chest filled with old photos again today, and there's a lot, but it doesn't surprise me that they're mostly of us kids, these ones were hard to find. I wish i had more photos, and more memories, and i wish you could meet all the wonderful people I've met since you've been gone, I really think you'd love them ❤ I know you'll be up there throwing a party and asking why we aren't too 😂 and i know you'll be expecting a big bash in NZ as well 😅 The two middle photos are so classic you, one minute you're normal, the next minute I have no idea what you're doing 😂 always such a mum to everyone too, nearly all the photos are with one of us, been a mum for over 40 years and you'll always will be and i hope you know we're trying our best, we miss you, Happy Birthday ❤ • • • • • • • #mum #missyou #loveyou #happybirthday #birthday #mumma #61 #instamood #instadaily #love #oldschool #photos

[paperwhale42]

Missing you ❤ a year has gone by so fast, I still feel like I'll get your random phone calls with your book recommendations and crazy stories, and hear about the latest food you've gotten interested in, or what new thing you've built. I promise you we're doing the best we can and working towards being the people you thought we were ❤ You were a fighter till the end, so we're going to keep on fighting for you, and maybe I'll help some people along the way. #dad #missyou #anniversary #loveyou

[vyvylum]

2B Sketch by Li Divi

[paperwhale42]

Spending a good day at my desk working on some projects 😊 • • • • • • • • #workspace #working #work #artist #designer #design #create #illustration #illustrator #artwork #adobe #setup #sketch #linework #projects #art #creative #instamood #instadaily #instaartist