Last month I celebrated my birthday in Brussels. Although I was not there for long, I managed to fit in visits to the Atomium, the Manneken Pis and the Grand Place.

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I started the conceptual photography site, Random Got Beautiful, when I was still a graphic design student in 2007. Now after 5 steady years, I have redesigned the site to match the look and feel of my current personal portfolio site. Have a browse and perhaps submit some colourful photos too!

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I’ve recently realised that Instagram is a great way to regularly document the progress of my work. Please feel free to follow if you’d like a nice and easy way to keep up with what I’m currently creating.

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Above – images from Anna Victoria Best
Below – images from Scott A. Woodward

I’m super excited to announce that I’m currently working with two amazing photographers for upcoming mixed-media artwork!

Anna Victoria Best, a fashion photographer who I collaborate with for LoveDough, was kind enough to allow me to use some of her images to create a brand new Mixed Media Girls set that will become available to purchase as limited edition prints on my online shop.

Scott A. Woodward, a Singapore-based photographer whose extensive portfolio ranges from travel to fashion, contacted me to ask whether I’d be interested in transforming some of his photography into mixed-media artwork. It was an immediate ‘yes’ after taking one look at the images that he sent me. With their unique mix of strength and serenity, his images creates a new challenge, driving me to approach these illustrations in a whole new way.

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Last month I was taken to Derbyshire – it was refreshing to be in a visually beautiful location so different from London. The only camera I carry at the moment is my iPhone so here are some more photos I took with the Instagram app while I was there. If you don’t have access to the app, you can now view my Instagram photos on the Inkstagram site. Instagram username: nikkifark

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I absolutely adore animals so it was a wonderful surprise to be taken to Zoo Lates at the London Zoo last week – an adult-only event happening this Summer. Here are some photos I took with the Instagram app on the iPhone 4. Instagram username: nikkifark

I’ve been taking more photos with the Instagram app for the iPhone than with a real camera lately. Follow me on the app to keep up to date with the images I snap. Instagram username: nikkifark

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I stayed in France for 3 weeks which was my first holiday alone. The trip coincided with the Chaumont Graphic Festival which I attended. I also visited Pompidou which was amazing.

Random Got Beautiful reached 1000 images in March 2010; only three years after it began. Big thanks to everyone who has particpated so far!

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I launched Random Got Beautiful in 2007. The site is dedicated to specific colours with its random collage of photos being submitted by the public.

➔ www.randomgotbeautiful.com