PhyNyght Studio

29/03/2022

William Blake's printing process

William Blake's printing process

Michael Phillips demonstrates William Blake's printing process, explaining how it relates to his work as a poet and artist. More information about William Bl...

17/02/2022

Sticky FOTP2022

Such a beautiful weekend last week. I had the opportunity to share in the amazing event that is ‘Festival of the Photocopier’! Run by the team of Sticky Institute, the weekend is filled with lovely people and an amazing atmosphere of lovely people from every section of our amazingly diverse social scene. I met some lovely people as usual, had fantastic discussions, and even sold a few little books! If your into zines and printed material make sure you try and catch this amazing gathering in 2023!

Such a beautiful weekend last week. I had the opportunity to share in the amazing event that is ‘Festival of the Photocopier’! Run by the team of Sticky Institute, the weekend is filled with lovely…

10/02/2022

When it ends, I will start

With life the way it is at the moment, it's hard to get a true handle on things. Now that lockdowns have started to ease, the ‘virus’ isn’t stopping our lives and making moving round a little easier than it has been for quite a while, life is starting to reboot a little. We are now able to move around and enjoy the outdoors and life in general a little more....

With life the way it is at the moment, it’s hard to get a true handle on things. Now that lockdowns have started to ease, the ‘virus’ isn’t stopping our lives and making moving round a little…

04/02/2022

Talk to me about the Summer

When I say this what do I really mean? I am not talking about the heat and wind; changes in conditions; smells; this is about colour. The colour of summer. The colours are so rich and red, orange yellow, I’m not even sure they exist any other time of the year. There is a vibrancy I can’t explain, and a warmth we long for most of the time. Tell me about your summer colours and how they inspire you.

When I say this what do I really mean? I am not talking about the heat and wind; changes in conditions; smells; this is about colour. The colour of summer. The colours are so rich and red, orange y…

13/01/2022

Get Out There

Even though COVID has us still hiding under our pillows waiting for the next variant to drop and ruin us, the sun is shining and cleansing us all of our state based hibernations. I EMPLOR you all to go see some sun, find a nice quiet space, drag out your sketch book, camera, paints and enjoy a few hours of slow creativity. Let your minds wander and enjoy some creativity. It’s chicken soup for the mind.

Even though COVID has us still hiding under our pillows waiting for the next variant to drop and ruin us, the sun is shining and cleansing us all of our state based hibernations. I EMPLOR you all t…

06/01/2022

2022 Has Begun

The New Year has begun and so have I. It’s the first week in and all my plans are slowly falling into place. Bookings for workshops, designing my own, and some time spent in my studio just making whatever silly thing enters my mind. I am hoping to increase my production as well on little trinkets and products you can all purchase from my ETSY Store . But here we go, Strap yourself in!

The New Year has begun and so have I. It’s the first week in and all my plans are slowly falling into place. Bookings for workshops, designing my own, and some time spent in my studio just making w…

21/12/2021

Get Ready

The festive season is upon us, and it’s a great time to reflect on the things we have done well, thing we could do a little better, and things we need to change in our life. I’m blessed to have an amazing job, wonderful family, and friends that underdstand me in almost every way. Maybe we use those three things as our headings to talk about how I am looking forward into 2022…...

The festive season is upon us, and it’s a great time to reflect on the things we have done well, thing we could do a little better, and things we need to change in our life. I’m blessed to have an …

14/12/2021

New in 2022

It’s with great delight I advise you all of something special for 2022. Oddly it’s nothing really major apart from MORE CONTENT and MORE REGULARLY. I have been at my new printing job for a few months now and have finally found some rhythm. There are jobs that need to be performed quite regularly, but I have managed to work out some time between things to allow myself some more blogging time. With this wonderful medium I will discuss book, photo books, zines, photo printing and risograph printing. So jump on board and get excited about 2022.

It’s with great delight I advise you all of something special for 2022. Oddly it’s nothing really major apart from MORE CONTENT and MORE REGULARLY. I have been at my new printing job for a few mont…

03/12/2021

Been Busy…

So it’s weird having a full time job. I forgot how much time it sucks out of your life for other pursuits. But in saying that I am so super happy. Been meeting some amazing people on this new journey and look forward to sharing everything I have been able to achieve. If your looking for some wonderful photography to view over the weekend why not head over to…...

So it’s weird having a full time job. I forgot how much time it sucks out of your life for other pursuits. But in saying that I am so super happy. Been meeting some amazing people on this new journ…

12/11/2021

Studio Reopens SO SO SOON

The great thing about everything starting open in Melbourne is I am able to get back in my studio soon and paint, print, and explore as much as I like! I need to collect a little tech for the studio as some stuff isn’t running as smooth as it can, but that’s not to super horrible at the moment and wont break the bank. So expect a flurry soon of new things I will promote and be showing off to you all.

The great thing about everything starting open in Melbourne is I am able to get back in my studio soon and paint, print, and explore as much as I like! I need to collect a little tech for the studi…

20/10/2021

Lockdown Ending… Sort Of

Well it is the beginning of the end of lockdown for all of us here in Victoria Metro. Soon we can leave our house, eat at a cafe, maybe even visit a store or two in the very near future. The most important thing in all of this is the ability to think outside again and start to connect with the world....

Well it is the beginning of the end of lockdown for all of us here in Victoria Metro. Soon we can leave our house, eat at a cafe, maybe even visit a store or two in the very near future. The most i…

07/10/2021

Sometimes You Just Need Words

It's something lovely in these times where we can all feel a little bewildered and taken for granted. During times of uncertainty we look into the lexicon of our native tongues, and others, to try and find a way to cope with he feelings that keep riling up inside us. I have explored many many ways to try and explain out my work and practice....

It’s something lovely in these times where we can all feel a little bewildered and taken for granted. During times of uncertainty we look into the lexicon of our native tongues, and others, t…

28/09/2021

When you can.. You Can..

This might come as surprise for a lot of creatives out there but when you can, you can. It’s a weird notion for many as trying to continually make things, be in the artistic community, and find inspiration can take a toll when we have a world locked in and down to such small areas at the moment. The stresses and pressure of making really takes it out of us....

This might come as surprise for a lot of creatives out there but when you can, you can. It’s a weird notion for many as trying to continually make things, be in the artistic community, and find ins…

19/09/2021

Moving Forward

Small steps are so much fun. When you move slowly forward to the next goal is always pretty exciting as an artist. I have managed to focus to a reasonable point as to where my next project is actually starting. There is no finish point, because anything that feels and seems to have a deeper point will always feel like it has no endpoint....

Small steps are so much fun. When you move slowly forward to the next goal is always pretty exciting as an artist. I have managed to focus to a reasonable point as to where my next project is actua…

11/07/2021

There Was No AFL Grad Final In 2020 CMYK Photo Zine

There Was No AFL Grad Final In 2020 CMYK Photo Zine

Welcome to the grand final that seemed not to happen. The AFL Grand Final has been played at the MCG since its inception. I has been played at an away ground only a handful of times. The last was 1991 when it was played at VFL Park (Waverley Park). In its approximately 135 year history it has been

03/07/2021

back to the print

back to the print

It’s one of them things we all need to remember, print ya dam photographs!! I have been at this game a fair while now. Making, developing, and editing all my own images. It never feels like a…

27/06/2021

Yes, I’m continually baffled….

Sometimes it's not about what or who you know, it's about why you think you need it. Yes, we are talking about technology my friends. There is always a feeling like we need to keep up with those around us, or that's what we are told. It generally come from those around us that don't understand why we need (for lack of a better word) got continually and habitually increased and upgrade our digital devices....

Sometimes it’s not about what or who you know, it’s about why you think you need it. Yes, we are talking about technology my friends. There is always a feeling like we need to keep up w…

20/06/2021

supply disruption

supply disruption

We need to look at the way we interact with social media and the digital world very different;y now. There is a massive emphasis on what is enough to feed the beast and get ahead in a world where w…

09/06/2021

Astra Zeneca Vaccine

Just something silly I wrote. I hope you like it.

So I suppose I should start this with a disclaimer. I am nor have I ever been a person to think I deserved something more than anyone else. Yes, I have had expectations, some have been met, most ha…

05/06/2021

vlog8.. Coping with the Melbourne lockdown

Been a while since I made a #YouTube video..

It's a little tough here in Melbourne at the moment, but we are battling through. In the scheme of things, it's really not that, but the effects are always q...

01/06/2021

Web Store - nlarkinphoto

So I have added some more digital content to my website. And now you can purchase a downloadable copy of my newest #zine and print to your hearts content!!

Easy access to my eBooks and PDF versions of some of my work.

31/05/2021

Nathan Larkin - YouTube

So I do have a little YouTube channel I do things with here and there. Please make sure you like and subscribe if you pop over and watch anything. It will help me climb the views ladder!!

Photobooks, photography, experimental video and all other related palaver relating to still or moving images.

21/05/2021

The decisions aren’t ever easy….

I have been putting some words out into the world again. I do enjoy writing little bits here and there, and I think I'm getting a little better at it. Please dont forget to like and share is you enjoy!!

Picking up the camera and pointing it into the world takes courage. The same way a painter dabs the brush into their first blob and then points the brush at the canvas. Maybe even the same way an i…

09/05/2021

Web Store - nlarkinphoto

So I have added a few more digital download books to my website. It's oddly a great way to share my books while I cant travel and sell to people in person.

Please share with your family and friends..

Easy access to my eBooks and PDF versions of some of my work.

09/04/2021

The ‘Life Stuff’ is interesting stuff…

We can all relate to this sometimes.

I have been sitting around and listening to the inside of my mind a lot as of late. There are a lot of decisions that revolve around what and where I want to take my life in the future. One of the …

05/04/2021

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31/03/2021

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29/03/2021

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17/03/2021

Book Fair

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Hey There!! Welcome to the mailing list for 'Have You Seen This Idiot?'  Would you like intermittent emails about zines I make, zines I collect, and zine/book fairs I will attend?  Pop your email in and accept some odd hilarity and interesting printed material in your life!

13/03/2021

Zinetopia 3.0

Zinetopia 3.0

Zinetopia 3.0 has been and gone. It was so lovely to be in South Australia for a fairly newly run zine fair with a bunch of wonderful people. The State Library of South Australia was also a beautif…

03/03/2021

Find me here in #Adelaide on the 13th March!! Selling my #zines and little #photobooks!!

More artists!
All these amazing people will be at Zinetopia 3.0 next Saturday, 13th March in the Mortlock Wing of the State Library.
They include:
@eclecticcartistry
@leighbriarbooks
@pixie.pokes
@belshortart
@nlarkin_bw @nlarkin_colour
@little.peeled.grape
@lisa_vertudaches
@mysteryavenger
@rhianna_carr
@twominds__
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Last artist drop will be Friday so stay tuned 😉
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28/02/2021

Vibrance Zine Fair 2021

Vibrance Zine Fair 2021

Yet again another zine fair was attended and a heart felt thanks to the organisers. I have really enjoyed making the trip to Tasmania for the fairs run by Small Press Zines. The team are so well or…

26/02/2021

Sitting in my hotel room in wonderful #Hobart. I recon its time for a shower and maybe a little #photowalking.. Later today you can catch me at Vibrance Zine Fair | Vibrance 2021 with a collection of new and old work!!

26/02/2021

Vibrancy Zine Fair

Vibrance Zine Fair.. Just a reminder that Vibrance Zine Fair is being held in conjunction with the Vibrance Festival in Hobart Tasmania.. If you find yourself in the area of Hobart on Saturday 27th February, pop in and say hi!!

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Vibrance Zine Fair.. Just a reminder that Vibrance Zine Fair is being held in conjunction with the Vibrance Festival in Hobart Tasmania.. If you find yourself in the area of Hobart on Saturday 27th…

17/02/2021

Enlightenment Zine

So I made a little thing. Take a look.. https://youtu.be/glBvmjxXo9g

Here is a new little zine I have made.This is a Risograph printed on 80gsm Reflex Gold paper. Ayutthaya is the spiritual home and former capital of Siam (Tha...