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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New Hand Drawn Magnets

I’ve just listed 5 new hand drawn magnets in my Etsy shop, check them out here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageArtist?section_id=12379896

Blessings

xxx

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

xxx

2013 Calendars and Craft Show Round Up

Last week was crazy busy finishing my preparation for the Kesgrave Community Centre craft show, which took place on Saturday. Overall it was a good day, met some lovely people but most of us didn’t see many sales.

Still, that means there is plenty of goodies left in stock for my Etsy shop and my next shows.



On Friday I managed to list my new 2013 calendars in the shop. I have a few left in stock ready to ship and am going to make more this week. These are a great way to enjoy my work all year round and at the end of the year you can frame your favourites as they are only printed on one side each 

Check them out here.

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,

xxx

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!

xxx

New site design

I’ve been tinkering away at the blog and web shop to give it a fresh new look, what do you think? *EDIT – I have decided to  move my Big Cartel shop back to a gallery format on my website to focus my work back on originals.

I’m really pleased with how it came out and brings all my artwork together. As well as the design changes, I’ve also adjusted my pricing and am now offering print sets which are a great way to own more art without it costing a lot and of course you will received combined shipping.

You can check out the new designs here: http://www.thevintageartist.com/blog/blog/blog/blog/blog/paintings.htm

*Prints etc will continue to be offered on Etsy.

Happy Shopping!

Blessings

xxx

Summer Breeze AWOL Square Foot Entry

I’m so excited to announce that my painting ‘Summer Breeze’ will be available at this years Square Foot Exhibition in Toronto Canada!

All paintings are 12 x 12” and I’m sure the show is going to be such a feast for the eyes!

If you are visiting I’d love for you to look out for my painting and send me a picture, I so wish I could go!

For more information about the event visit: http://www.awolgallery.com/square_foot/

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Shop Update!

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

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

xxx

Yay for Spring!

Well it’s officially Spring hooray! The last couple of days have been gorgeous weather. Warm enough to sit out and enjoy. I love this time of year, it’s so inspiring for me with all the colour, the blue skies and planting of new flowers.

This year we are planting fruit and veggies, I will take some pics to show you later on. We now have raspberries planted and will have runner beans and salad leaves going in next month along with wildflowers and sweet peas. Very exciting! Monday I sowed lot’s of marigold and cosmos seeds that I had collected from last years plants so I can’t wait to see them come up.

With all this in mind I just had to come up with a Spring inspired collection of bookplates. These are my fav! So colourful, you can find them in the shop now: http://www.etsy.com/listing/95622701/spring-art-bookplates-set-pack-of-12

And in other news I will be at St Johns Church Hall, Cauldwell Hall road, Ipswich (UK) tomorrow night 22nd March from 7-9pm for a Ladies Pamper and Craft evening. There will be various stalls along with mine and the opportunity for some pampering. The evening is being hosted to raise money for Samaritan’s Purse, admission is £4 inc. glass of wine and nibbles, tickets are available from Kathy Dines: 07980705309

I hope you’ll come and join us if you are in the area!

Blessings

xxx

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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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!

xxx

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!

xxx

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

xxx