Z.R. Southcombe

Writer & Artist

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Hey there! You can see my mixed media paper art (handmade books, happy mail, chapbooks, and zines) at: lifeinanalogue.co.nz.

Or email me at zee@zrsouthcombe.com for any other queries.

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Had a magical time at #SteampunkHQ today 💎

#penguinclassics #oamaru

DIY Zine Kits review ★★★★★ "Absolutely fab kit. Gave it as a present and was well appreciated. Perfect for a zine maker who’s not quite sure where to start and great value." Rebecca S. #etsy #artzine #zinekits #diycraftkits #zineideas #zineinspiration #zinetemplate #zines >>>>>>> link in bio

Next project: walnut ink (with thanks to my colleague for the walnuts!). Think I might "need" a dipping pen now... ✒

A different kind of craft...I'd heard of bunching up cabbage tree leaves for firestarters and pleased to see they work! 🌿👌 I've become quite interested in ways we can use resources we have at hand (particularly but not exclusively from the garden, and including skills & knowledge as resources). The more I dig into it, the more I appreciate the simplicity of older ways of doing things (while also appreciating modern luxuries, of course).

I haven't shared much of my creative stuff lately, but I have been creating! (Disclaimer: this should probably be a blog post, but oh well). In some ways, lockdown has been a blessing, allowing me to notice what I choose to spend time on when my time is truly my own. I've been making zines, gardening, cooking/preserving, and have re-started a sketchbook practice. I've caught up on sleep. This is one edition of a zine series I've been making, about life for me at different Alert Levels. It's a simple form of self-expression, but ultimately that's what art (including writing) is about for me: getting ideas & emotions out of my head & onto paper! Sometimes that feels selfish, but a) I have made peace with being selfish, and b) if only one of you get something out of my work, that makes me happy.

And today two years ago we officially made it to Dunedin 🖤 While we've moved out of the city, we do work & shop there so still feel a connection. We also had the best brunch ever at Cafe Nosh, which I try to plan roadtrips around because it's really that good.

Two years ago today we crossed from the North to the South Island (and Shadow was wondering what on earth could be worth the cruelty of cage life for three days).

Some colour from the garden on a very grey Otago day 💕

Blue Mushroom Books

I've decided to go with NZ nature theme in our guest room, even though it will mostly be for our fellow kiwi friends. This is a Mt Cook Lily piece I picked up from my day job.

Early morning view in East Otago 💛☀️

Hills in the distance on the way to my dayjob... I think I could get used to rural life.

Just added to the catalogue! Who knew #cicadas were so interesting - and beautiful? Well, Olly Hills did, and he's produced a comprehensive, accessible, and wonderfully presented publication on the 42 species that live in #Aotearoa. Link in bio 🎶

#2019goals #BlueMushroomBooks

Mushroom hunting at Dunedin Botanic Gardens. The stinkhorn (1) was past its prime but still intriguing to see. Commonly found in the Southern hemisphere, unlike the scarlet flycap, a poisonous fungus probably introduced with pine imports 🍄🍄

Blue Mushroom Books has been quiet of late, but #books are in the works for #2019. Looking forward to sharing my work, as well as work from NZ's uniquely talented #authors, #poets & #illustrators. Today is planning day for the upcoming year. Thank you to all of you supporting this little contribution to #NZ independent #publishing. I hope it can make a little difference 💙 Arohanui 🍄 (Pictured is #BlueMushroomBooks planning / vision board with its namesake the #werewerekokako and the #kokako itself).

I do love the green-ness of our native bush 🌳🌿🌳 #bluemushroombooks

Thrilled to see leatherback turtles on the @newworldnz jute shoppingbags. I'm looking forward to getting back into the production of my turtle book soon 💙🐢🌊

Festival & Market dates:

Sat 3 March: Summer Zinefest
Sat 12 May: Hamilton Zinefest

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