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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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
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.
Remember this painting I did last year? {original is sold}
It was inspired by this beautiful tree I had seen whilst walking Ellie near the park. It was so full of pink blossom it looked amazing. I forgot to take a photo of it at the time but the other day I saw it again in full bloom and just had to take a pic to show you. It’s fun to see where inspiration comes from, so I thought you’d enjoy this.
The tree is huge!! I’ve never seen so many blossoms on one tree. I hope ours gets like this some day. We only planted it last year so this years show was pretty poor. Hoping for a better one next year.
‘Blossom kisses’ is available in the shop as a print.
xxx
On Saturday it was the Big Day! The day I turned 30. The start of a new decade, boy that sounds scary :0 Still I’m sure God has great things in store for us so I won’t complain.
I had a lovely huge cake which Mum in Law made (Thank you!) and it took me quite a while to blow out all those candles lol
Thankfully the rain held off till later on so we were able to enjoy a lovely BBQ with family and friends. A very blessed day all round.
Thank you all for the Birthday wishes on Facebook, I was so surprised to see so many :D
This new week brings some new paintings to share with you over the coming days…
5 x 5”
{Original Sold thank you! Prints available at Etsy}
‘Sweet Hearts’ A cute little painting on wood, with a touch of vintage. I used vintage style collage papers to make the flowers and finished it off with some glitter (of course ;) ) and an antique wash. Ahh love, makes the world a much better place don’t you think?
The outpouring of love shown to me over the weekend really touched my heart, it’s wonderful to know so many people care. Sometimes we think that ‘we aren’t enough’ or ‘nobody cares’ and it’s hard to dig ourselves out of that pit. I’ve fallen in many times and probably will again and again, but I know that people around me love me and that they are always there to give me a hand up and a lovely warm hug.
Don’t forget, You Are Loved!
These two little gorgeous owls are waiting for a new home, find them on ebay now.
Hope you had a great weekend,
xxx
The last couple of days it’s really felt like Spring! Beautiful clear blue sky’s and sunshine, it makes me so happy.
Hubby got back from work early today so we could go walking in the park and enjoy the sunshine. :D Ellie loves to pose for the camera lol.
All this sunshine is so inspiring, I’m sure there will be lot’s more ‘Blue Sky’ paintings to come. The one above is my latest called ‘Wild Flowers’ isn’t it pretty.
I adore flowers, remember me posting about these sweet peas I grew last year? Well I’m going to grow more this year, I just got a new packet of seeds yay :D I went for a different variety this year called ‘Big Tops’ funny name but they are meant to have a lot more colours in them so I’ll be soaking them tonight and sow tomorrow. I always find the growing process so exciting, seeing them come to life and bloom.
Do you grow anything for your garden? I’d love to hear all about it, leave me a comment.
‘Wild Flowers’ is now available on ebay.
xxx
Ahh remember what warm Spring Sunday afternoon’s feel like? I’m dreaming of them as I sit cold with no hot water and a cranky boiler waiting for a repair! Still I got the heating working so I’m warming up :)
I had some exciting ideas for new things I could work on next for the shop today, so watch this space for news on those.
‘Sunday Afternoon’ is now available on ebay.
Hope you are keeping warm, we’ve had more snow the last couple of days.
xxx
