Twiggy Dolls

I just had to share these!!! What a fun Sunday afternoon!
My daughter,myself and my lovely artist friend Jan (of The Sunshine Studio,St Agnes-more details HERE ) all had the most fun you can ever have with a pile of dried twigs ( twigs had been stored in my cupboard for a year or so waiting for the right project!)and a luscious mix of fabrics,glue,beads,yarns,imagination and LAUGHS!
My offering is the boobalicious babe on the left-any suggestions for a suitable name gladly welcomed ( leave them on my blog here as a comment if you will). She now perches in the window of my studio charming folks in and gracefully reminding me of a truly fun time....there may well be more of these beauties to come,she has sparked an inspiration! ...

EXPLORE ART mixed media altered art style ACEO

Crammed with texture,this altered art doll ACEO is entitled 'Explore Art'.
Work includes one of my own hand made face cabs, inks,papers,altered wooden jigsaw piece and beautiful vintage chain embellishments..
Individual and unique addition to your art card collection!
Signed and dated on the reverse and currently available for sale HERE IN MY STORE!





What are ACEOs???? ACEO is the acronym for "Art Cards Editions and Originals". An ACEO is a small piece of art that can be defined by it's convenient 2.5 x 3.5 inch size. (Standard trading card size)
ACEOs are VERY different from trading cards however, because they are CREATED and traded or sold by artists. All my ACEOs are absolute ORIGINAL pieces of art! (Some artists choose to sell prints of their work -'editions' )

ACEOs are created in any medium available in the art world. Artists are creating them in ALL kinds of styles and varieties. There are no rules limiting the artist, outside of the size dimensions. ACEOs can be framed, propped, used as bookmarks,grouped together in larger frames......use YOUR imagination! Trading Card notebooks, sleeves and holders can all be used to display them.

WHY NOT BECOME A COLLECTOR YOUR SELF OR BEGIN A COLLECTION AS A SPECIAL GIFT FOR A FRIEND TODAY-THE VARIETIES ARE ENDLESS!

GROW mixed media painting

This piece is entitled 'Grow' and measures 8" x 8" x 1+ 1/2"
The work is lightly glazed with a soft finish artist's varnish to seal and protect.
Sides are fully painted as part of the work so a frame is not necessary.
This is one of my current favourites- a very inspirational and richly coloured work,I don't think my photos do it full justice!
A truly unusual addition to your own or a loved one's art collection.
Please do check out my other listings for further works as this is one in a series of whimsical and inspirational pieces I am currently working on ~ Commissions are also welcome!
Signed and dated on the reverse.

Currently available for sale in my etsy store CLICK HERE to see more details!

Special Offer This Weekend Only!!

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More new flower accessories recently added to me fiber art store-
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Anastazia

inspired by the nasturtiums in my garden ( I have done quite well with the flowers this year,am very proud!)this is a painting entitled Anastazia, created on 8" x 20" block canvas.Bold shades of orange and purple make this a very striking piece.
Newly listed for sale - PLEASE CLICK HERE for more photos and details!