Finding My Way Again + New Art!

Since I last posted things have been improving a lot! I realised I just need to embrace all aspects of myself which includes different mediums of art. Somehow accepting that has really turned things around and I feel like I’m back in the game so to speak.

So yesterday I decided it was time to put my art on the walls, I had been enjoying the blank walls but knew I needed to decide what I wanted to put up. I wanted it simple, uncluttered and showing my range of art.

So this is how it looks and I am delighted! I’m displaying my ACEO’s on my memo board and they look fab! And a new thing.. I framed some of my drawings for display and they look really stunning. It’s great to be able to share these pics with you so you can see how my work looks up on the wall

This is the wall near my computer, I put two of my 10 x 8” drawings up here and they look wonderful.

This is ‘The Village’ framed. I won’t be selling it framed but it gives you a great idea of how it looks. I’ve realised my drawings look far better un-mounted and just framed, keeping it simple shows them off a lot better.

Besides doing that I have been working on new originals and I have a few other secret projects in the works which I am totally excited about. More on those later but for now please meet….

Mr Mouse-

Inspired by my ACEO cards featuring my newest character I decided to do a A5 (8 1/4 x 5 7/8)” version. The paper is gorgeous, slightly off white and the pencil marks really pop out, this drawing will look great framed.

My other new original is ‘Signs of Spring’ inspired by the bulbs popping up in the garden and my fav time of year…

You can find both now in my Etsy shop and see more pics of the full sized versions.

Off to create more… and thank you all for your support x

Blessings

xxx

Whimsical Drawings…

I’ve always been passionate about drawing. Since I was a little girl and would sit for hours working on a drawing. As I grew up fears crept in and I ended up putting it aside for many years. Once I started up painting in 2008 I got back to drawing and haven’t looked back since.

Just lately, I’ve been doing a lot more sketching for ‘The Journal Project’ and sketching at Church too. So I decided to start offering my drawings in my shop for you, a whimsical treat to adorn your walls which is something different from my paintings

This was so much fun to work on and very calming.

‘Autumn Leaves’

Pencil on Moleskine Paper

Available at Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82162208/landscape-original-pencil-drawing-autumn

If you love to draw too, why don’t you join us?

xxx

Sketching Bliss

I’ve been really enjoying daily (almost) sketching in my Moleskine. Now I’ve got into the groove of it and don’t think about it too much (meaning worry) I just sketch away and enjoy myself. Last night I enjoyed listening to the latest Paper Wings Podcast and sketched the above, I was in a ‘eyes’ mood.

I even had the courage to take my sketchbook and draw at the Physio waiting room last week whilst waiting for my Mum. I shrinked back when I got nice comments (I’m still shy about getting attention for my drawing, silly I know) and just kept sketching lol. Yes I am serious about making drawing a much larger part of my life even if I am really shy about it and want to hide when people look at me. It’s a growing thing I know I need to get over!!

Practice is what is required on all counts!

Anyway, fellow sketchers I want to take the opportunity to invite you over to our group: The Journal Project where we share our sketches, encouraging each other to do a little drawing daily. Come and join us.

It’s been a hot and humid day today, I’m hoping as we walk Ellie in a bit it’ll be a lot cooler.

Have a great evening

xxx