Shells in the Bush. Creating an artistic life in the Australian bush.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
BF2013 Day 15 Learning Embroidery
Many thanks to everyone for their response to my post last week about Losing My Mojo/Passion/Joy. I have been painting as I had to complete a painting as a gift for my niece but still don't have that joy and excitement that I used to have.
Through the Soul Comfort e-course that I won I have been learning embroidery. This is my first attempt, it's not brilliant but I'm a beginner and just starting out so I'm proud that I finished it and with more practice I hope to get better.
I keep my embroidery bits and pieces in a bag my youngest son made at school in sewing lessons!! It makes me smile to use it.
I really do have artistic ADHD - having trouble keeping my attention on one medium - acrylics, mixed media, mixed media girls, collage, gelli art, art journaling, watercolours, pastels, jewelry - pendants, doodling/mandalas/zentangles/dangles.... I've spoken to other artists and this is quite common - they usually have a 2 or 3 mediums that they like to play with. I'm a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none, next year I'm going to keep my learning to a minimum and try to put into practice all the techniques I've learnt and work on my style....
Just a reminder that I'm having a giveaway and more info can be found on yesterday's post.
Through the Soul Comfort e-course that I won I have been learning embroidery. This is my first attempt, it's not brilliant but I'm a beginner and just starting out so I'm proud that I finished it and with more practice I hope to get better.
I keep my embroidery bits and pieces in a bag my youngest son made at school in sewing lessons!! It makes me smile to use it.
I really do have artistic ADHD - having trouble keeping my attention on one medium - acrylics, mixed media, mixed media girls, collage, gelli art, art journaling, watercolours, pastels, jewelry - pendants, doodling/mandalas/zentangles/dangles.... I've spoken to other artists and this is quite common - they usually have a 2 or 3 mediums that they like to play with. I'm a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none, next year I'm going to keep my learning to a minimum and try to put into practice all the techniques I've learnt and work on my style....
Just a reminder that I'm having a giveaway and more info can be found on yesterday's post.
Monday, 14 October 2013
BF13 Day 14 Giveaway Day
We are nearly halfway through BlogtoberFest 2013 and I thought it would be a good time to have a giveaway. I've never done a giveaway before so this is very exciting!!!
I'm giving away one of my heart balloon pendants! If you would like a chance to win then leave a comment at the bottom of the post - that's it!! So simple!!!
The giveaway is open to everyone no matter where you live and ends next Monday, 21st September at noon Perth time - Sydney Monday 3pm, New York Sunday midnight and LA Sunday 9pm. I will use the True Random number generator to pick a winner if I can work it out otherwise I'll pull a name out of hat!!!
So leave a comment below and your email address if you are not linked to a blog so I can contact you to let you know you have won! The comments are open to 'annonymous' people and will go unmoderated for the week - eek (spammers will be deleted though!) Winner announced on next Monday's blog post.
If you are having a giveaway then let me so I can promote it for you!!!
Fun! Fun! Fun!
I'm giving away one of my heart balloon pendants! If you would like a chance to win then leave a comment at the bottom of the post - that's it!! So simple!!!
The giveaway is open to everyone no matter where you live and ends next Monday, 21st September at noon Perth time - Sydney Monday 3pm, New York Sunday midnight and LA Sunday 9pm. I will use the True Random number generator to pick a winner if I can work it out otherwise I'll pull a name out of hat!!!
So leave a comment below and your email address if you are not linked to a blog so I can contact you to let you know you have won! The comments are open to 'annonymous' people and will go unmoderated for the week - eek (spammers will be deleted though!) Winner announced on next Monday's blog post.
If you are having a giveaway then let me so I can promote it for you!!!
Fun! Fun! Fun!
Sunday, 13 October 2013
BF13 Day 13 Shells' Sunday Snippets
Shells' Sunday Snippets - (started by {tinniegirl}) - My week in photos... No need for words. Let the pictures tell your story.
Just found this picture of myself in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic at a 16th Century inn - this photo is soooo hilarious - look at my face!!!! bahahahaha
Just found this picture of myself in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic at a 16th Century inn - this photo is soooo hilarious - look at my face!!!! bahahahaha
Saturday, 12 October 2013
BF 2013 Day 12 Love Grows With Giving
Love Grows With Giving....
For my niece as an engagement present....
For my niece as an engagement present....
Love Grows with Giving, Acrylic on Canvas, 51cm x 75cm
After nearly 26 years of marriage this is the advice I would give - that love grows with giving and forgiving. This giving has to come from the heart and with love and not begrudgingly. We need to forgive and forget trespasses on the other person parts and on our own.
Here are some evolution pics:
I chose Jacobean Florals as I was inspired by these when I was overseas (and I'm hoping to start a new trend in flowers!):
Wall hanging at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London from the Jacobean Era.
Imagine wearing this dress!!! It was absolutely exquisite and from the Jacobean Era too.
I hope you're enjoying BlogtoberFest 2013 whether you are just a reader or a blogger.
Friday, 11 October 2013
BF2013 Day 11 Arty Friday
Arty Farty Fridays!!!
Today I went to my local art store for a Golden Products Demonstration and Information session so I thought I would share some photos with you.
Nancy Stockmann presented the session and all the work you see below is hers.
Ever since I did the Flora Bowley workshop in March 2011 I have loved Golden Fluid Acrylic - the colours are bright and steadfast, they are glossy and great for making drips.
Nancy demonstrated how to use a variety of their mediums such as the fibre paste, the crackle paste - which I have used before and loved and is great with water sprayed and inks, the glass beads and more. Nancy also makes skins or paint films from Golden products and then puts them through the photocopier!!
Here are arty friends Rachel Gillam (top) and Neil Elliott (below - not that you can see him!!) who came along as well.
For more information on Golden products then check out their website as it has some great videos too and Nancy website has some information on it as well.
Today I went to my local art store for a Golden Products Demonstration and Information session so I thought I would share some photos with you.
Nancy Stockmann presented the session and all the work you see below is hers.
Ever since I did the Flora Bowley workshop in March 2011 I have loved Golden Fluid Acrylic - the colours are bright and steadfast, they are glossy and great for making drips.
Nancy demonstrated how to use a variety of their mediums such as the fibre paste, the crackle paste - which I have used before and loved and is great with water sprayed and inks, the glass beads and more. Nancy also makes skins or paint films from Golden products and then puts them through the photocopier!!
Here are arty friends Rachel Gillam (top) and Neil Elliott (below - not that you can see him!!) who came along as well.
For more information on Golden products then check out their website as it has some great videos too and Nancy website has some information on it as well.
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