It took me a while to get 'in the mood' for some Spring time paintings since it seemed Spring would never arrive here, but hurray it finally has!
This is 'Birdie and Blossom', I love how the colours look quite vintagey and you can just about see the little blue bird snuggled in the tree.
This is 'Blackbird Song', I had this image in my head and couldn't wait to paint the pink roses climbing up the bird house, so pretty.
Both new paintings are now available in my Etsy shop.
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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,
xxx
Sorry I have been a little quiet around here lately, there has been much pondering going on, deciding where I want to take my business and what I should keep, not keep.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I love what I already do but I need to make originals more of a focus as that is what makes me happy the most. So I’m going to be adding new originals to my shop but also I am going to create an email list where those signed up can be the first to see and have chance to purchase originals before I put it out to the rest of the world.
If you would be interested in being on this list (emails will be sent out as and when I create originals, possibly once or more a week) please would you comment below or send me an email so I can add you with permission, I never add people unless they give me permission to.
If you are already on my main list, which will still be continuing once per month, please still let me know so I can add you to the other list as well.
Thanks so much for your support of my art, it means so much.
Blessings
xxx
{‘Busy Bee’ Original available here}
I’ve been a busy bee the last few days, lot’s of ideas for paintings that I just had to sit down and create. Plus I finally got those magnets listed!
I’ve discovered mornings are my new favourite time to paint! When it’s all quiet and the sun is shining and I have yet to switch on the computer. It’s blissful. Here’s what I’ve been painting …
‘Rose Cottage’ a brand new 6 x 6” original on chunky birch wood canvas.
‘Sunshine Cottage’ a little 5 x 4” original on deep edge canvas, finished just this morning
And a peek at the magnets…
There are 5 original magnets available over at Etsy. All one off designs.
I’ve sketch out another painting to work on tomorrow, so expect to see more originals soon!
Blessings
xxx
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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
xxx
Hey there, I’m busy getting ready for my Open Studio on Saturday 
If you can’t make it you can always buy online from either Etsy or my website.
Here’s a peek a what is available, there are many more fun items and originals too! I’m really looking forward to seeing you and enjoying some chatter and cake too
Feel free to bring your friends along too, you can rsvp here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222152377809493
I’ll be back to painting next week.
xxx
P.S If you still haven’t completed my quick survey you can here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y9RWZSL thanks x
'Spring Time in the Meadow'
5 x 5" on a vintage bingo card
£45.00
Congratulations to Belinda for picking the winning title for my latest painting. There were so many great names, thanks to all who entered.
xxx
‘Sun Rise’
5 x 5” Mixed Media
Vintage Bingo Card
£45.00
As I sat down to paint on Friday with no painting planned ahead, I started off with the sky and it flowed from there. The Summer sunshine and the beauty of the flowers has been inspiring me so much. Such joy to be out in the sunshine, especially when walking Ellie.
xxx
‘Salt & Pepper’
4 x 4” acrylics on chunky wood canvas
£40.00
I am so excited, you may have already heard on Facebook? I’ve been playing around with a new series of paintings, the first of which I showed a sneak peek on Friday of these cute little Salt & Pepper pots.
My friend Sherry loves to collect Pyrex and I love it too, only I haven’t had much luck finding any round here at the Thrift shops, hopefully one day I’ll find some. The beautiful colours and prints on the Pyrex inspired me to create ‘Salt & Pepper’, which I enjoyed painting so much it’s inspired a whole series of paintings on the vintage kitchen theme!
I’m really looking forward to painting more Pyrex, old fashioned kitchen items and of course baking! I love baking and will share with you some of my favourite recipes and pics of yummy things I’ve made.
You can find all my original paintings and prints available to buy at my website: www.thevintageartist.com/galleryindex.htm or purchase directly here directly through Pay Pal:
xxx
It was my Birthday on Sunday and Hubby had kindly offered to order me new art supplies as one of my gifts from him. So I ordered some wood panels I’d had my eye on for ages and some new paint.
Well they came yesterday and they are so adorable and such a lovely surface to work on. I couldn’t wait to paint on them.
Over these Bank Holiday’s the weather has mostly been beautiful and warm so we’ve been sitting out in the garden a lot. There are lot’s of different birds flying about all the time singing away, I just love the sound!
They were the inspiration for this latest painting,
‘Sing Sing Sing’ now available on ebay.
xxx
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to my Facebook contest, it was so much fun and I am delighted to meet all of you!
Just a quick update to let you know I’ve been Spring cleaning the shop and have added more photography and a couple of new originals too, so I hope you’ll stop by and check them out.
I am so loving this warm weather, to walk around in just a t-shirt and no coat is amazing! Certainly makes your day brighter.
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
xxx
On Saturday I’ll be having my Spring Open Studio where I invite friends and family (and their friends) over to my home studio for a browse followed by tea and cake.
I usually run these at Christmas time and they are always a success, so I decided to run them throughout the year as well.
For this one I wanted to create some new fun products featuring my art without a ton of printing and putting together. Something special and handmade.
These necklaces were way more fun to make than I thought they would be and they turned out way better than I thought they would too. I am so pleased with them!!
They have an original painting on each side, so are a two in one necklace which is pretty cool. I have antique copper square frames, silver squares and silver long rectangles currently available. They come on either a brown or pink (of course) ribbon with a clasp fixing at the back.
These will be available for sale from Saturday at the open studio and then I will be offering them as commissions and possibly in the shop. I’m not sure how many I’ll make once this first batch is sold so make sure you get one while they are available.
This week I’m working on more goodies for Saturday and I recorded the video for The Journal Project today, so look out for that on the blog tomorrow.
Have a great day!
xxx
