Hello!! I hope you are doing good and all is well in your corner of the world.
My corner of the world is very busy at the moment as I juggle lots of creative projects which will hopefully be showcased soon.
Here is a painting I recently finished, it was inspired by archive footage of Zulu women doing their hair in the 1940’s.
I have linked a still from the footage below and also included the clip in the linked painting video.
I hope you enjoy it!!
Hello everyone!! I hope you are well and enjoying the very first days of a new decade!!
I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year as I think every day should be a opportunity for newness!
Can you imagine how good it feels to wake up in the morning and step into a new you? So that by bed time you have become a slightly better version of yourself?
That one step can be a great journey all of its own.
Maybe you have decided to start arting for the first time?
In this video I can show you how to use simple watercolor pencils to create some colourful bookmarks!!
I hope you have a go at making them and please do share them in the Facebook group!
I didn’t use references for my fishes but if you need some ideas to work from here is a link to a Pinterest search for colourful fishes
Pinterest fishes
Hello Again! I hope you are well and enjoying the start of 2020!! Whooo
Today I would like to share with you a new tutorial video specially for those of you who want to start arting for the first time.
I started my art journey in 2012 when I bought a tin of watercolor pencils and a pad of paper, my creative outlets at that time were video, creating visuals for concerts and events as well as producing short videos for TV companies etc.
I wanted to expand my creative vocabulary and learn to paint and draw, watercolor pencils seemed the easiest way to start and I want to show how you too can start a colourful art journey with a handful of pencils and some paper.
Today we will be painting my Kudu antelope design which I have linked below the video.
Please feel free to save this and print it for colouring with watercolor pencils.
In the video I will show you how to get started.
If you would like to share your creations please feel free to join the facebook group here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396397334349228/
and upload your first paintings! It’s soooo exciting!
Filed under Art, Creative Product, Nature, Tutorial, Video
Hello everyone!! I hope you are good and all set for celebrating the new year!! Whooo we made it!
One year has passed and I’m sure we are all looking forward to starting 2020 with a bang!
I know I am.
Watch out for some new content that I will be posting on New Year’s Day, I think you will enjoy it. :)
I would like to conclude ‘Tree of Life’ month by offering you these hand printed and signed prints.
As you know I created this Tree of Life painting to show how the needs of a tree are very similar to the needs of a person.
It is a creative representation of self care and personal growth that can adorn your wall and inspire you every day.
It can be found here
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/752574696/tree-of-life-art-print
Filed under Art, Creative Product, Self Care
Hello everyone! I hope you are well and had a great xmas day!!
I am still totally stuffed on turkey, stuffing, Brussels sprouts and homemade apple and blackberry pie with cream.. yum!
Hopefully I will go on some nice walks at the weekend to burn it all off, maybe along the River Thames path from Greenwich to London Bridge, its such a nice walk with plenty to look at and loads of cafes etc en route!
I have been working on this ‘Slickness’ painting on and off for several months now. It is by far the largest canvas I have ever attempted to paint and without an easel too!!
The painting is of Slick Woods holding the sneaker she designed for a high street brand.
I was impressed by her design skills, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity, so decided to paint her!!
Now that she is finished I have a bit more space in my ‘Art Palace’ to start a new large canvas :)
Filed under Art
Hello!!! I hope you are doing well on this glorious December day!!
I have been chilling and planning everything that I need to do next week which will include creating a new art tutorial aimed specifically at people who want to start arting for the first time! Stay tuned for more information!!
On Friday I went ice skating for the very first time! It was at Somerset House in London with Dj’s and even a steel band!!
However I don’t think my body will every recover from the experience lol, lets say that I managed to ‘Skate’ by holding onto the rail and pulling myself along for the whole 1 hrs session… ummm I think I need more practice.
Anyhow..
Art For Your Screens is a new way of collecting, displaying and sharing artwork, this digital file can be used as a screensaver and wallpaper on your mobile phone.
The Tree of Life image shows how the needs of a tree are very similar to the needs of a person and show how self care is an important factor in our every day.
Let this art on your screen be a reminder to take care of yourself whenever you look at your phone!!
click on the picture to go to the download page
or view it here
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/762468889/art-for-your-screens-tree-of-life
Filed under About Me, Art for your screens, Creative Product, Nature, Self Care
I’ve been enjoying a lazy Sunday lie in whilst deciding whether or not I should visit Greenwich Market in London, it’s cold out there!
I grew up in Greenwich and always enjoyed visiting the arts, crafts and antiques market on a Sunday, it became a ritual amongst my friends to meet there for Sunday lunch and take a walk in the park, happy days!
I still have some pieces of art and antiques that I collected at that time!
Last night I continued working on my self portrait, it’s almost finished now..
My Paper Cutting Templates.
