Primitive Doodles e-book Now Available!

Hi Everyone,
I am excited to announce the launch of my e-book 'Primitive Doodles'. This fun e-book is the first of a series of e-patterns for artists and crafters who love the whimsical and primtive look.

Primitive Doodles contains 10 fun and easy primitive line drawings that can be traced onto any medium and made into a work of art!

Example of what you can create with the doodles.

Just print off the design you want to work with and away you go! You can read more details about the e-book and purchase your copy at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12139922

Enjoy!

Niki
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New Paintings & Free Shipping!

Hey Everyone!
I have finally finished my painting from Paulette's faces class and I am very pleased with it. I've named it 'Believe' as it is all about believing in yourself, trusting that you will find your way in life and believing in your God.

I've just added prints of it in my Etsy shop and am now offering FREE Shipping on all art work!

Today saw the launch of my new e-zine 'Creative Adventures', if you haven't signed up yet please do. The e-zine is sent out every Tuesday and includes a free art prompt and free how-to info including tips and techniques and insider info on what I am working on next.
To sign up simply enter your email address in the box on your right.

Other news, I am now working on my next painting called 'Dare to Dream', here is the initial sketch and the in progress pic:



Niki
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The Winner Is..........................

Congratulations Susan Cone!!!! Please email me your address.

Thanks everyone for your comments :)

Niki
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Yay ~ A Giveaway! - CLOSED

NOW CLOSED
Hey Everyone
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I thought we would have some fun and so today is Giveaway day!

By entering the giveaway you can be in with a chance of owning *2* of my prints *Cupcakes* & *Peace* shown below:

All you need to do is post a comment here and your name will be entered into a draw on Friday. I will announce the winner on Friday afternoon yipeee!!!

Good Luck!
Niki
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NEW Online Classes!

Hi Everyone
It is with much excitement that I let you all know about the launch of my online classes. I am very excited to bring you the first class which is "Vintage Style Greetings Cards" which will begin on Monday 9th June.

Each class will be hosted on a private blog but also has the option to download the lessons if you want to complete the class in your own time. Otherwise the class is running for 4 weeks and you will learn how to create 4 stunning vintage style greeting cards using a variety of techniques.

For all the info and to sign up please click here:

http://www.vintageartist.co.uk/online-classes.htm

I can't wait to teach with you!

Niki
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Back From Wiltshire...

Stonehenge

Avesbury

The view from our lodge and the beautiful baby geese that entertained us everyday.

We had a great time at Wiltshire and hubby's skydive was a success! I'm now trying to catch up with all I've missed and am working on some new paintings and the launch of Creative Adventures ~ my new e-zine.

Where are you going on holiday this year?

Niki
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Birthday Goodies!

Yesterday I turned 28!
It was a fun day filled with wonderful surprises, birthday cake and fun.

The day started off with pressies (Lot's of lovely deep edge canveses, watercolour paper, goodies from Tascha's shop and Golden's acrylic paints) from hubby and a nice kiss from Ellie lol. Then I went out to meet Mum and a friend for coffee and some pressie opening. As we sat their chatting I noticed the bookshop next door, (which had closed down) was clearing out all their fixtures and fittings and their lovely bookcases caught my eye. I went over and managed to get a great deal for a bookcase and they gave me a card stand too.

They kindly delivered it to my home straight away, how cool is that! Hubby will be putting the bookcase up in my studio tonight so I will be able to share pics and maybe even a new video with you showing the new look studio very soon.

So after all that fun, it was back home for the afternoon. Some work, play time with Ellie and a lovely Lush bath. (Tickled Pink Bath Bomb and Flying Fox Shower Gel, yummy)

Hubby was home by 6pm and we took Ellie for a walk and then went to Mum and Dad's for dinner.
Other pressies included some art books, dvd's and golden fluid acrylics.

I'm so pleased, now I have lot's of new supplies to make more goodies for you.

Talking of goodies, since it was my birthday, I have decided to offer you a special on my Cupcakes painting. If you purchase the original you will get 1 set of 5 printed greetings cards and a print of 'Home'. Simply go to my Etsy store and add the message 'I love cupcakes' at checkout.

Happy Weekend!
Niki
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