This was supposed to be a new moth lady but the painting had other ideas.. it wanted to be my star-sign Taurus I used an old photo of myself to paint the features, but it does not look like me. Neither am I that into astrology, although I do think I’m a typical Taurean and…
Category: Art
Working on canvas :)
Hi all, I hope you had great weekends and are looking forward to a fulfilling week ahead :) I’ve started working on a new Hawk Moth painting and using canvas for the first time. I’m really enjoying painting on the springy stretched cloth, the paint seems to glide over it very easily, and also dries…
Oleander Hawk moth painting
Hi all, I’ve finally finished the Oleander Hawk moth painting I’ve been working on over the last week or so. It’s a bit wonky and one side is blended a bit better than the other, it was a challenging first effort!! I will be using it as a collage element in a new moth lady…
Lifebook Lesson Week 41
Hello, hope you are all looking forward to the weekend and have lots of arting planned :) Here is my latest lifebook lesson artwork. It is supposed to represent inner strength etc etc. The moon was made using a gorgeous mother of pearl modelling paste, inktense and acrylic. The background is water-soluble crayon and acrylic….
New painting – All that glitters
I made a new painting – All that glitters I mainly wanted to try to paint a magpie, it’s a bit big and out of proportion but I still like it. I tried some hand lettering on this painting and feel I need to practice more.. Made with acrylic paint and water soluble crayon.
Throwback Thursday – Colour Infrared photography
My first ever #throwbackthursday post :) Here is one of my early attempts at colour infrared photography Which was followed by an attempt at colour infrared videography
Dylusions Spray Inks & FW Acrylic Ink
I started another lifebook lesson with this lovely abstract background made with Dylusions Spray Inks & FW Acrylic Ink. I just love the way the red acrylic ink spread through the Dylusions in such an amazing pattern.
Lifebook catch up
Hi all, I’ve been busy catching up with my Lifebook 2014 lessons as I’d fallen behind quite a bit, I’ve also signed up for 2 new online classes, Fabulous Faces by Tamara Laporte and Express Yourself by Jane Davenporte, which should keep me busy until Lifebook 2015 starts!! Hurray! If you follow me on Instagram…
New Feathered Delight fantasy bird box and mini album SVG cutting file template
My latest SVG paper cutting template is now available here. This cute fantasy bird box and mini album could be a stunning gift for someone, or yourself! The mini album fits neatly in the box and is ready to store your treasured memories and photographs. Includes an easy to follow PDF assembly guide with step…
New nymph painting – Melia
Hi all, I’ve finally managed to upload my nymph painting, she is Melia, a wood nymph who lives in a remote northern ash forest. She is quite surprised to see a hummingbird flying around and wonders about the far away tropical lands from which it came. I guess that the if I had made the…
Phloem 