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Sorry Tumblr, I’m blogging on WordPress.

I haven’t disappeared, I just decided to keep everything in the one place - so my website and blog are now running on WordPress.

Please come visit me on kareenazerefos.com or follow me via Bloglovin’.

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You are invited to Crossing the Line, an exhibition on the walls of Bow + Arrow, featuring recent work by Hollie Martin, Lauren Webster and myself. Opening Thursday, 30th July from 6pm at Bow+ Arrow 15 Whistler St, Manly

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Work in progress from Fowlers Gap, Australia.

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Fowlers Gap, April 2015

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The thirteen and a half hour train journey from Central Station, Sydney to Broken Hill, Outback NSW.

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This morning I've been working on a little sketch in honour of Jupiter. We're soon to be approaching Jupiter's trine to Uranus, bringing a particular expansiveness and positive energy for making our impossible dreams come true.

Anyway, I decided to add in an eagle, and wanted to share my first ever home-made work in progress film.

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I've started working on some little studies in watercolour, ink and graphite for a new triptych depicting the Three Wise Monkeys; Mizaru, covering his eyes, who sees no evil; Kikazaru, covering his ears, who hears no evil; and Iwazaru, covering his mouth, who speaks no evil.

When I was a very young child, I had become fascinated with the three monkeys after finding a little ornament on my Aunt's mantlepiece that she had picked up somewhere on her travels. I found a similar ornament recently at a market in China, and was instantly transported back to my childhood.

The symbolism of not holding onto evil, or indulging in negativity, really resonates with me; it's a beautiful reminder to let go of that which doesn't serve you.

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Hong Kong, December 2014

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Hong Kong, December 2014

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Hong Kong, December 2014

Wandering around the streets of Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan causes major sensory overload; a place of such contrast and little surprises! 

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Hong Kong, December 2014

Exploring Shau Kei Wan

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Road Trip to the Mornington Peninsula, December 2014 Top Three

Lunch at Merricks Store, Merricks

Tasting vintage Pinot Noir at Stonier

Stopping in Wahgunyah near the Victorian / New South Wales border on the long drive back to Sydney

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A few of the greyhound studies are framed and ready to send down to The Nook Gallery, Mornington for Hither, Thither & Yon.

Here are the details for the show, hope you can make it...

Hither, Thither & Yon – an art show presented by The Snake Hole combining the talents of 15 female artists and illustrators from here, there and everywhere. 

Featuring local up-and-coming artists and established artists from across Australia and the UK – Hither, Thither & Yon will exhibit the creative and inspiring imaginations of uniquely talented women.

Each artist will display 2–3 pieces of original work in their own unique form. The show enables minds to wander and opens the opportunity for artists to express their art form in any manner – allowing the exhibit to showcase a wide variety of pieces inspired beyond control.

Exhibiting Artists: Sarah Hankinson Emma Leonard Bec Winnel Brigitte May Marta Gola Kareena Zerafos Kate Landry Sarah Dingwall Cathy Sison Em Reid Kristy Brown Mia Taninaka Zoe Baker Milu Jade De La Haye

'Hither, Thither & Yon' will show at The Nook Gallery in Mornington for one week from Saturday 29th of November 2014 to Thursday 4th December.

Opening Night: Sat 29th Nov 2014, 7 – 11pm. Open daily 10 – 3pm until Thu 4th Dec, 2014.

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Amazing work by on of my favourite redheads, the incredibly talented, Helen Friel. Check out the making of on Daily Motion.

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Hello Pasadena! Next week I’m showing these two faces at a group exhibition of works inspired by our animal companions at Flower Pepper Gallery. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Downtown Dog Rescue. Hope you can make it!