George - the donkey

 ...still at home...

 ...at the Bristol Airport...

It was a fantastic experience. I'd love to paint a donkey (or other animal) again :)

The Art Sale in The Lloyd Gill Gallery

Just a quicky one today. I am going to take part in The Art Sale in The Lloyd Gill Gallery ( 17.07.2010 - 26.07.2010)!!! http://www.thelloydgillgallery.com/artsale.html

Birds, flowers and cakes

Blue bird...

I've been asked to paste some bigger pictures of my cards I had with my in the Made in Weston craft market. It's actuelly a good idea because you can see how detailed they are. I didn't use stencils or anything like this to paint them. I don't even know how to use stencils ha ha ha... well I do know, but I don't use them. I use acrylic paints - they are my favourites because of vivid colours they give you and they don't need loads of water so paper stays nice and flat.

...pretty flower...

...little bird...

...yummy cupcake...

Made in Weston market - 26th of June

I didn't put any new posts on my blog because I was very busy. Two weeks ago I decided to look for some new outlets for my crafty-arty pieces. I remembered someone mentioned the Made in Weston website ( http://www.madeinweston.co.uk// ). This website was founded to promote Weston as a thriving arts and crafts town as well as give all his talented residents an easy outlet for their products. Their main outlets for selling products are craft fairs in Weston. I decided to give it a go. What is interesting about venues like this, apart of possibility of selling? It's a fantastic way get to know local creative people, soak up the atmosphere, and get new ideas. I don't mean new ideas by copying someone’s designs, though!!! It's a great idea for promoting your work. It was my first venue like this, I forgot to bring table-cloth but luckily I didn’t forget to bring my cards and key rings ;)! After running around Weston's High Street I managed to get some wrapping paper in a "mad-blue" colour to cover my table. I got some nice comments about my art and craft work. I managed to sell my "Pink Hearts" painting :))) to a very nice lady, who also does craft by herself. I also managed to sell my favorite cat key ring and some cards. I think for my first market, I didn't do too badly. I will learn on mistakes and remember about table-cloth next time ha, ha, ha... It's lovely to get some positive feedback about your work. I will definitely take part in similar venues, like this one by Made in Weston, in the future.

My freshly designed cards. I had with me yesterday. All hand painted!

Key rings...

...bag decorations...

...are all hand painted.

Keyrings :)

 

I had a lot of fun, while I was doing those keyrings but work is still in progress. There are some more to be finished and I already got few new ideas :)))

My first (self-made) set of jewellery!!!

Dotty business ;)

I've had a very busy day off again. I made loads of beads. I haven't decided yet what I'm going to do with them. My first idea was a necklase with a massive red ribbon at the back but earring are quite tempting as well. Decisions, decisions... ;)