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Living a creative life
Listen to my recent podcast interview with the talented writer, Saskia Black.
Victoria Hall
Mar 4, 20201 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
Jun 24, 20182 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
Dec 30, 20173 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 Hall
Sep 24, 20172 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
Jun 5, 20171 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
May 29, 20172 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
Jan 8, 20171 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...
Victoria
Sep 19, 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...
News editor
Sep 5, 20162 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
Aug 25, 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
Jul 23, 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
Jun 9, 20161 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 Hall
Mar 2, 20162 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
Feb 21, 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 Hall
Jan 10, 20161 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...
Victoria
Dec 5, 20152 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...
News editor
Oct 27, 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...
Victoria
Oct 11, 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...
News editor
Oct 10, 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...
Victoria
May 22, 20151 min read
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