Progress on my book

So the book is written, wasn’t expecting it to go like that lol. I figured I would write it as I painted but no, I ended up writing the whole story up front and now I have the rest of the paintings to do.

It’s been a learning curve so far, in a good way. I intended to post weekly new paintings with snippets of the story and that has not gone to plan either lol. Mainly because I am still learning how I work best and I’m finding that I don’t want to rush the paintings and have something that isn’t my best.

However I am enjoying posting the paintings with snippets to my email list when they are ready.

I thought I would give you a peek at the first painting I sent out back in January. Cute isn’t he.

So if you would like to follow along, seeing my paintings for the book as they are finished and get a snippet of the story please sign up to my email list to the right and make sure to check the box ‘originals’. You will also be the first to find out when I release new originals to my Etsy shop.

Originals for the book won’t be available for sale until the book release which will hopefully be May. Might be too ambitious but that is what I am aiming for.

Thank you to those already following along, I hope you are enjoying the journey with me.



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Christmas Rabbit and his little friend…

I was sketching away the other day and this little fellow appeared. I figured I'd call him 'Christmas Rabbit' but when I sketched him onto the canvas he looked rather lonely. So I added a little robin peering down. Looks like they are having a great conversation!

{Original now available.} Sold thank you!

Blessings

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Christmas Robin

Remember I said that I've been waiting and watching out for birds in my garden, as we recently put up a bird feeder to attract all my favourite little creatures. Well so far no little birdies have found it.

I think our feeder is too high so I am planning to get one of those hooks that you hang the feeders from. {Apparently called a bird feeding station, I just found out}

Well the other day, even though they didn't feed, I did see an abundance of birdies just playing! First came Mrs Blackbird, then two cute little Blue Tit's (my fav) and then Mr Robin! I felt so blessed to see all of those birdies in my garden at once. I hope they come back...

‘Christmas Robin’ cute little original painting now available here.

Blessings,

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Christmas is coming!

I’ve been busy in the studio working on new paintings and cards to add to the shop and I can now happily announce my Christmas cards are now available.

I’ve also listed a brand new set of bunny cards. Both sets come on beautiful brown kraft card with plain envelopes. If you would like larger sets please contact me.

Enjoy!

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Brand New Art Hair Clips

New in the shop today!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107579601/bird-art-hair-clip-set-of-2-antique

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Amazing what new photos can do

You may have noticed quite a few changes happening in the shop lately?

I have been busy re-taking my photos and learning to make them a lot better. I still think they need improving more but hey it’s progress!

I’m so into drawing and using ink and watercolours right now and am excited to share with you my latest ink cards available.

I’ve got some in the shop and if you want to see all of them they are in my Facebook album. It’s taking me a while to get them all photographed. Oh yes, these are the ones I showed in my last video.

I also wanted to share with you this photo I took of my original drawing ‘Quackers over you’ because I was thinking, it might be hard to imagine what you might do with one of my ACEO cards if you are not used to the whole ‘scene’, so here is an example for you, which I think shows off the beauty of small art.

Pretty huh?! Whilst I’m not selling them framed, this gives you a great idea of what my ACEO’s can look like framed in your own home.

I’ve been wanting to get more new art in my shop but I’m working on a big project atm for Church so I’m a little behind, but I’m making notes/sketches until I can sit down and work on them properly. I promise you’ll be the first to know when they are available, until then..

Blessings

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Fabric Update

 

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Easter Print Sale

This year I’ve asked for an alternative Easter gift, we usually exchange chocolate eggs in our family but this year I decided I would prefer something else – flowers! You see over the past 4 years I’ve been gradually changing my lifestyle, losing weight, becoming healthier all round and I just don’t crave huge amounts of chocolate anymore. I’ll still have a little but this year I want flowers!

Do you give alternative gifts instead of chocolate? Well if you do and you need some inspiration this year I’m having an Easter print sale over at Etsy. 20% off all prints from today until midnight Friday 30th March. Use coupon code: EASTERPRINTS at checkout. Valid on prints only but I will combine shipping on other purchases.

If you live outside the UK, please get your order in early to make the date. I will be shipping as promptly as possible this week during the sale so expect faster dispatch times than stated on my policies. I send out a dispatch note with every order so you’ll know when it’s shipped.

Check out the prints available here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageNiki?ref=seller_info

Blessings

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Squeak Hearts

Cheesy I know, but aren’t they cute!! ‘Squeak Hearts’

This one has a little story behind it, see listing for more details

I’m really enjoying working on these ACEO’s, it’s great whilst I wait for my studio to be finished.

People are trying to guess the colour that I’m painting my studio, lol do you have a guess?

Blessings

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New Friends!

As promised a whole new set of ‘friends’! I am so excited about these new animals, looking forward to seeing what antics they get up to next

All four available in my shop, only one of each!

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New Goodies

I’ve been playing around with some new ideas and came up with this pretty notepad. There is only one and it’s an original illustration in pencil with shimmery pink flowers with glitter in the centres.

I have some other notepad type items in the works too so what the shop for those coming soon.

Also, got some new characters being developed so lot’s of exciting new things coming up.

Thanks as always for being so supportive of my art.

Blessings

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Buy notepad here.

Happy New year!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year’s Eve? We spent Christmas with family and New Year’s snuggled up watching movies, so all in all a great time.

I’ve been thinking how I want to take my art this year and am still working on some new ideas, in the meantime I have three new cards sets available for you. These are one off sets so only one of each set available.

These are all available in the shop right now: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageNiki?section_id=10338862

Here’s to a great New Year for all!

Blessings

xxx

Winter Fun

‘Winter Fun’

This is my favourite of my illustrations so far, I just love drawing snowmen and of course their animal friends

The buff colour of the paper makes the drawing really stand out and will look beautiful framed.

Now in my Etsy store.

Blessings

xxx

The Village

‘The Village’

I am so excited about my new pencil illustrations, they seem to have a charm unlike my other work. I’m using a lovely warm off white paper which give the drawings a lovely soft look.

You can find ‘The Village’ and other pencil illustrations available in my Etsy store.

Enjoy!

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Woodland Winter

Woodland Winter is the first in a new series of illustrations measuring 10 x 8” featuring my cute characters and the whimsical landscapes they live in.

 ‘Woodland Winter’ is available in my Etsy shop.

Enjoy!

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Snow Buddies Christmas Cards

Can you believe Christmas is fast approaching us? Well I know you like to be organised and get your Christmas goodies ahead of time so I’m introducing to you my Christmas card packs for this year, featuring your favourite characters from my paintings.

Choose from 4 or 8 card packs featuring the cuties…

4 Different designs for you and yours to enjoy…

Get yours here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageNiki?section_id=10338862

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Ink Illustration Cards Vlog

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Snow Season

Last night I decided to try something new (new to me), painting before bedtime!

I was amazed at how relaxed it made me and how enjoyable it was to end the day painting. I will certainly be doing this again.

‘Snow Season’ now available on Etsy.

Blessings

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