Spring Inspired New Paintings

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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The Secret is Out - Big Plans ahead…

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas? We had a lovely low key one.

During the quiet moments I’ve had time to work on my plans for 2013 and I can tell you, I am excited and a little scared lol!

I mentioned on Facebook that I had a couple of secret projects on the go and well now I can reveal what the big one is…..

I’m writing my first short story book and I am also doing the paintings for it too. The most exciting thing is that you can share the journey with me as I write and paint, getting snippets of the story along with seeing the paintings. Of course I won’t be spoiling the story or it’s ending, you’ll have to wait until it’s published for that.

But, you’ll need to sign up to my email list and check the box called ‘originals’ in order to be in on the secret. I’m going to be sharing one of my paintings from the series starting January 1st 2013. To sign up simply fill in your email address into the box to your right.

I’m so excited to share this journey with you. I’ll be sharing more details on the emails.

In the meantime, stay tuned here because I will still be painting other fun originals and offering lot’s of new prints this coming year.

Blessings and Happy New Year!



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New Original Illustrated Greeting Cards

 

To purchase any of the cards featured in my video simple email me: niki@thevintageartist.com

Blessings

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Fabric Update

 

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Subscribe to my Newsletters

Have you subscribed to my newsletter?

I’ve had an online newsletter that I send out infrequently over the last several years and I’ve been meaning to become more frequent with it, but until now I haven’t found a way that works for me.

Since I create a lot of original paintings and drawings but don’t blog about every single one, I decided the best thing was for me to send out an email with the painting/drawing and the purchase details as and when they become available. This means those signed up will be the first to know about the new originals and have the option to purchase.

I know that not everyone wants that many emails or isn’t looking to buy originals but do want info on other work like prints, smaller arty things and also to find out when I have events coming up like open studios and shows. So the monthly update list is for you! I’ll send these out once per month to keep you informed.

If you feel like you want both updates you can sign up for both or if you don’t want any you can always just subscribe to this blog and be sent the posts by email, just click the link below my newsletter link ---------------------->

So if you want to be the first to see new originals or you want to keep up monthly simply enter your email address in the box on the right and it’ll take you to a page where you can select which type of newsletter you want. You can unsubscribe anytime and I promise never to pass your info on to anyone else.

Thanks for following my art, I’ve got lot’s of new projects in the works right now so be sure to keep looking here or sign up to the newsletters to find out once they are available.

Blessings

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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.

Merry Christmas!

Our annual Christmas photo for you all lol. Always a challenge, Ellie only likes posing on her own (see above )

Have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you in the New Year with more exciting art to share and enjoy.

Many Blessings to you and your family

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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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New Goodies!

Etsy shop: http://www.vintageniki.etsy.com

Email: niki@thevintageartist.com

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Love to Draw?

Coming soon!

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5th Blogversary yay!!

 

To celebrate I’m giving away 1 place on my Mixed Media Basics class to a lucky reader. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment below saying how long you have been reading my blog for.

The winner will be picked by me and Ellie on Friday 25 June 2pm BST. Sorry everyone I forgot to draw the winner because of a crazy week we are having (good crazy!) So I’m extending the contest till next Wednesday 30th June, so you still have time to enter, if you haven’t already! Winner will be draw at 2pm BST.

Good Luck! :D

Thank you so much for reading my blog and sharing this journey.

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