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Saddest Eyes

Mixed media on collaged wooden panel-currently for sale along with several others in this series in my etsy store. CLICK HERE to visit-and happy mother's day to all UK mums this weekend!

Art Quilt

This cute little art quilt is ready to brighten any corner and remind us that Spring is not too far (I hope) around the corner! Currently available for sale in my ebay store -click here- to visit,

Art Class Update!

It's nearly Thursday again already so it's about time I shared my last work (21st feb) from the Thursday night drop-in drawing class. I usually post a few of my warm-up drawings alongside a completed sketch from a longer pose, but,well,they were rubbish so I'm not gonna share just in case someone comes along who hasn't seen this blog before it will scare them-I do try and look a bit professional.....:) This one was ok in the end though-sometimes it just takes a bit longer to get going than others. There is one more class this week,then I will be left to my own devices for a while. Figure drawing is such a challenge when faced wiht a real person-I look forward to the next one. Even when the roughs are bad (like last week!) there is so much that one learns,it's a great buzz! I will confess,the model was wearing a beautful silky red dress as shown, BUT it had a white pinstripe. With only 30 minutes to complete this pose, I used artistic licence and ignored the stripes

Textile Art Greetings Cards

New textile art greetings cards just added to me etsy store! CLICK HERE to visit!

Textile/Fibre Art Fantasy Flower Brooches

Textile Art Brooch on presentation card, made using fused and stitched fabrics and beads,sturdy brooch pin attached! Very pretty treat for yourself or an original gift! Currently for sale in my etsy store-along with other NEW designs! CLICK HERE to visit my etsy store! I am a professional mixed media and textile artist working from my studio here in the UK. My work can be found in collections worldwide and in a selection of galleries in the UK. I would be delighted to discuss your gallery requirements if you are interested. Thank you for viewing. I am proud to be a juried member of Worldwide Women Artists, an international collective of women artists showing and selling our work online. To find more original work direct from this talented group who create it, search WWAO on etsy! I am also a proud memeber of the mixed media/collage/outsider-art artists group ZNE. Search ZNE on etsy!

She Sleeps Amongst The Orchids

Mixed media painting on wooden panel. This piece measures approx 22cm sq and was created using oil pastels and inks layered over collaged papers and gesso on a wooden panel. I was so pleased with the atmosphere of this piece-I'm not sure that the photos do it real justice, particularly as it has been sealed with a double layer of gloss varnish which really enriches the colours and texture,but makes it hard to photograph. These were taken on a cloudy day outside so I had as little reflection as possible. This lovey moody piece is currently for sale in my etsy store- CLICK HERE if you would like to visit!

Tilly's Cats

A change today from my usual posts as it's the weekend. These are little creations by my 8 year-old daughter,which I promised to put on my blog a couple weeks ago as she was so proud of her designs. Paint was blown across the paper for a lovely whiskery effect-just beautiful! I will be putting these in a keepsake frame for sure!

Poppy Hair Clip

I just have to share this one,the colours are so beautiful and bold together-makes me think os midsummer and that cheers a cold grey day up no end! This is a custom piece ordered by an etsy customer who had seen my brooch designs. She plans to wear it as a hair clip-stunning!!

Sweet Girl and Earnest Feeling ACEOs

As I said-back this week with a vengence this week after my holiday weekend! and have been even more highly prolific than usual! These two ACEOs are currently for sale in my etsy store CLICK HERE to visit! More to follow very soon!

Live Drawing Classes-next update!

As mentioned in previous post-these are the works form last week's drop-in class, using wax resist,combined with wet clay,inks and water-soluble crayons. The two drawings photographed together are from short ten minute poses, and the final piece was around 30 minutes. The model was lovely,very expressive face so I decided to focus on that rather than the whole figure at the end. I like the moody,loose effects that come from working in this way. They have't photograhed all that well i know,but are between A2 and A3 size,so far too big for my scanner!

I'm Back!

What a busy week! We disappeared off for a few days to visit family over last weekend (my birthday)-much shopping was done by all-hence the quietness in my little blog-land here, but I'm back with a vengeance and have much to share,so I do hope you are ready dear readers! I will start wiht these as they have been waitng for a while-I went to a drop in drawing class,the past two weeks-live model ALWAYS a major challenge for me,but here are the results from the 7th Feb. I will post up last week's efforts tomorrow as they are far more exciting and experimental in technique,so these are just the beginning. I also have much and many new works of art to share,so the looks to be a hot week on Sujati's blog-I hope you love it! If you can't wait,lots of new art listings have been added in my etsy store this week so please CLICK HERE to take a peek at the latest pieces!

Spread The Joy!! ACEO

This piece is entitled 'Spread The Joy!' and includes collaged vintage image,inks,acrylic paints,lovely tiny altered and stamped tags, and embossed stamped images. Lovely! A wonderful addition to any art collection! It is lightly glazed to finish and protect. Signed and dated on the reverse. Currently for sale in my ebay store - CLICK HERE- to visit!

Beneath the Veil OSWOA

'Beneath The Veil' is an original pen and ink fantasy work on heavyweight pure white cartridge paper. A lovely delicate and crisp,feminine little piece. The piece is created within the OSWOA format (Original Small Works Of Art) and measures 4" x 6". Currently for sale in my etsy store CLICK HERE TO VISIT!

'FRAGILE' aceo

This piece is entitled 'Fragile' and includes collaged images,and papers,inks,acrylic paints,gold twisted wired,skeleton leaf and lace . It is lightly glazed to finish and protect. Signed and dated on the reverse. Currently for sale on my etsy store CLICK HERE to visit! 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 fram

Dawn ACEO

Currently for sale in my etsy store (CLICK HERE TO VISIT) this is one of my latest ACEO mixed media designs entitled 'Dawn'

Dance Through The Night

My latest offering.... This piece is entitled 'Dance Through The Night' and includes collaged script, inks and acrylic paints. The work measures (approx) 8.5" x 8.5" and is glazed (several layers) with a soft sheen finish to enhance,seal and protect. Created on wooden board,this work is being sold unframed. It is a lovely little piece and would look equally well displayed on a stand (see photo, my stand NOT included in sale!) or in a frame if you prefer. A very characterful and textured piece,this would make an interesting addition to any art collection! Signed and dated on the reverse. Click HERE to view this auction-don't foget the offer of 10% discount simply by mentioning that you saw this post on my blog-valid until 14th Feb '08

New Toys!!!

I have to share my latest acquisition today-I'm so pleased with these!These are Letraset Pro permanent marker pens. I have looked longingly at them and wanted to try for some time and finally got a small set as that was the cheapest way to get a range of reasonable shades. After playing with them for an hour I think it's safe to say I will be getting adding more shades to this little lot,they are LOVELY to use. I was obviously hoping that they would be better than your average felt tip marker, but was not prepared for how beautifully they blend and glide on the paper. They are double ended so large flat areas can be laid down quickly but the finest lines and delicate work can also be produced with ease. One of the best things I figured is such easy portability, no messy paints or risking breakages in my boxes of precious colour pencils when out and about,these can be slung in a bag and colourful sketches produced with great ease! I have posted this little drawing here-it was

FRAGILE ACEO

New ACEO design currently available,along with a whole bunch of other new aceos for sale in my ebay store- CHECK THEM OUT HERE ! ****SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL FEBRUARY 14TH-BUY ANYTHING FROM MY EBAY STORE AND MENTION THAT YOU SAW THIS POSTING ON MY BLOG TO RECEIVE AT LEAST 10% DISCOUNT!!** 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

Princess of Swords......

Finished at last (actually I finished yesterday,but it was raining so hard I couldn't venture outside with her to take photos!) Currently available for sale HERE! Comments are,as always,very welcome-thank you!

Gentle-mixed media painting

This piece is entitled 'Gentle' and includes collaged elements, inks and acrylic paints. The work measures (approx) 8.5" x 8.5" and is glazed (several layers) with a soft sheen finish to enhance,seal and protect. Created on wooden board,this work is being sold unframed. It is a lovely little piece and would look equally well displayed on a stand (see photo, my stand NOT included in sale!) or in a frame if you prefer. A very characterful and textured piece,this would make an interesting addition to any art collection! Signed and dated on the reverse. Available for sale HERE

Princess of Swords Continues....

Lots of progression had been made since the last posting of this work....I haven't skipped a photo,I just forgot to take it! The detailing is going in ok so far,but have found a couple of problem areas which I wil be working on resolving tomorrow!

Hearts

New aceo designs currently available in my ebay store-check in HERE to see the latest additions in my store!