Australian Artist
Lisa Dunbar Solas
Lisa is a freelance writer and artist based in South Australia.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Lisa moved to the Central Coast at age one, growing up alongside a nature reserve. Living so close to the bush, she experienced Nature’s intelligence and magic first-hand.
From My Journal
Making candles and other parlour items
Recently, II made candles and other parlour items, including a vase with flowers and a cloth for a piano. I also made a gazing ball, which was a popular item in the Victorian era. These were made using a range of materials, including paper, polymer clay, and beads....
Making my first dollhouse coffee table
Work continues in the parlour, and this week I made a coffee table, armchair, and, a mirror. These were made using a range of materials, including balsa wood, foam board, polymer clay, and beads. I'm curious, Wonder Weavers, who do you think lives in my dollhouse? I'd...
Making my first settee
Recently, I made my first mini sofa or settee. I found this project challenging but rewarding. You can watch me create in the video below. I created the settee from wood, polymer clay, a sponge and upcycled fabric Meanwhile, in the vlog, I share how I gave myself a...
Books
Yachay Wasi
Yachay Wasi celebrates the career of I.S. Farrington. This volume represents a wide range of topics within the disciplines of history and archaeology.
Reviews for Yachay Wasi
‘The book values Ian Farrington’s vast and diverse work in regional archaeology from different parts of the world and draws attention to a multidisciplinary way of working.’
-Dr Francisco M. Gil García
‘Ritual scholars and archaeologists alike will enjoy exploring corollaries between these case studies.’
Dr Duncan Wright, Australian National University.
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