The Institute of Cute

Toothbrush guardian video!

Jane Davenport — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:28:13 +0000

At long last!

New posts over at the awesome Jane Davenport Blog!

Jane Davenport — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:18:43 +0000

Welcome to the blog!

Jane Davenport — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:31:37 +0000

Join me at my website for the Blog – sorry about all this clicking! You are NEARLY THERE…promise!

I was trying to keep two blogs – one here for the store and my own Blog, titled ‘Artomology’…but it got too much for me ( I need time to create art)…so do please pop on over to my live (very LIVE!) blog. Enjoy the posts below – there are great ladybird videos when you scroll down…..

xxx Jane Davenport

Chief Artomologist

Wonderful Workshop!

Jane Davenport — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:25:09 +0000

Jane Davenport Workshop

What a Day! Lots of energy and fun! I set up lots of shots with beautiful, sculptural flower shapes and my students were able to experiment with different lighting techniques, lenses and approaches to each subject. We worked in the studio and created several still life compositions. We also had a ‘field excursion’ to photograph dragonflies in the wild and I found a delightful lime green preying mantis that performed like a true superstar!

Please join the Ladybird Letter to get news of the next workshop.

www.janedavenport.com

Twiggy sheds her skin!

Jane Davenport — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:59:05 +0000

If you have been in to the Institute of Cute in Byron Bay in the last few months, we would have introduced you to ‘Twiggy’ our spiny stick insect. Well, our beautiful girl has been growing at a fast clip and has just moulted! These pics are from an iphone – we will have better ones soon…

Photography Workshop with Jane Davenport!

Jane Davenport — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:43:20 +0000

Photography Workshop

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 9am-4pm

Cost $350 inc GST per person.

This intensive workshop suits photography lovers of all skill levels!

Jane Davenport is an internationally renowned photographic artist based in Byron Bay. Her large-scale outdoor art installations have toured across the world, been enjoyed by millions and featured extensively in the media. Jane’s is Australia’s most successfully licensed photographic artist with card, stationery books and poster ranges available globally.

Jane has taught many photo workshops, but this will be the first in her spacious Byron Bay studio. This is a very rare chance to work alongside her. You will leave full of inspiration, new skills and the courage to fully embrace your image making potential!

Jane will focus on the close-up and macro world of photography as there are many elements that relate only to this fascinating genre of image-making. Of course, many of the skills you will learn can be applied to any type of subject from landscapes to portraits. You will work with creating arresting still-life compositions and move on to the very challenging and rewarding realm of live subjects. You will work inside the studio and outdoors.

You will be creating images throughout the day and Jane will conduct a review of your work.

To book click here!

http://instituteofcute.com.au/products-page/cute-creatures/all-ladybirds/jane-davenport-photography-workshop/

Our Christmas star – the Bubble Bug!

Jane Davenport — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:04:30 +0000

The Bubble Bug is soooooo perfect for summer celebrations! The ladybird shaped and coloured bubble machine is light, battery operated and has a handle, so you can easily take it to parties and picnics to add a little excitement!

You can fill it up with homemade bubble liquid or try our fab bubblegum, chocolate or Stawberries & Cream scented super-bubble Juice!

Click here for more info!

Once more with feelers, Jane

Jane Davenport — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:48 +0000

We have live butterfly kits in the Byron Bay store, and our butterfly popped out of her chrysalis yesterday! (We also have Twiggy the spiny stick insect and ladybirds!)

I immediately went in to portrait mode and created these images. I think they will make a lovely print series – what do you think? Orchids and butterflies are so romantic. I love the in-flight shot. I have more images of in-flight butterflies and the challenges of capturing these elusive creatures on my photography blog.

A brand new butterfly

Artomology Magic!

Jane Davenport — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:22:07 +0000

I have knocked myself out adding a lush Cute-alogue of artwork to the store. For my precious Collectors, keep your eyes peeled for the brand new prints (some appear below…) – totally exclusive to the online store (well, until I get them in the real-life Institute of Cute in Byron Bay next week in our new Gallery area!).

The prints are all Limited Edition, signed, embossed and come in our exclusive poster holder (which is very swish indeed!).

You can read more about each print and see the images by {clicking here}

Twiggy and her ladies-in-waiting!

Jane Davenport — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:35:05 +0000

The Institute gets its first live-in resident – a GORGEOUS spiny stick insect! It started out as “Mr Stick”, but when we discovered it was a ’she’, a name change was in order!

In the Byron Bay store we have “Creature Kits’ and you can order the live stick insects, ladybirds,butterflies and antlions.

We also have the ladybird larvae on display and they have started ‘turning’ (pupating) into the adult ladybirds. Our butterfly is in her chrysalis changing room, and will pop out any day now. It is action stations!

I am working on adding the Creature Cottages to the website…so stay tuned!

: Twiggy is so beautiful!