This week has been all about painting, painting, painting! Except for a trip to the theatre last night to watch Priscilla Queen of the Desert staring Jason Donovan. You have no idea how much of a girlie crush I had on Mr D when I was younger hehe! Anyway, he didn't disappoint, he was fantastic and the show was amazing. My daughter, Mathilda, got to go on stage and dance with the cast and, as an aspiring actress, she was made up hehe! I must say that she looked mighty comfortable up there in front of all those people!! She has still not stopped talking about it to anyone who will listen - one happy girlie!
And, speaking of happy girls, look what the postman brought for me this week.
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| Sunny Goodies |
How lucky am I?! This box of goodies was sent to me by the amazing Sunny Carvalho because she wanted to let me know she was thinking of me. She is such a wonderful friend and, as many of you know, a brilliant, brilliant artist too! I feel beyond blessed to have someone so fantastic who listens to my nonsense and just 'gets' it! Love you lady! xx
Anyway, I finished the commission paintings which I am really pleased with and managed to start some more girlie paintings for my Etsy shop.
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| A Beautiful Place To Be |
The first is Rosie and she has found a beautiful place because she was having a very bad day, poor thing. She felt much better when she found this beautiful peaceful place in which to spend some time and relax.
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| Nellie in a Mess |
The second is my little Messie Nellie. I don't know quite why but this little girlie makes me smile. I think it might be that she seems to suggest she has been up to no good hehe! I think Nellie did not know which way to turn. She knew what she SHOULD do but that way seemed dull. She felt all hither and dither between right and mischief. Nellie needs to make a decision ... I wonder if she can?!
And, here is a sneaky peek into my current girlie in progress. She should be ready to show you in my next post.
Thank you for all the lovely messages you have left for me - have a fabulous week! xx
Thes are beautiful. How do you get your colors so vibrant? I have so much to learn. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gabby! The only thing I can really tell you about the colour is that I photograph at a time when there is the most natural light. I am very lucky to have a south facing garden which gets lots of light and I set up the photo area in the place that best captures it. Hope that helps a little? Just keep on doing it Gabbi, learn by doing. I think everyone is learning all the time x
ReplyDeleteHi hun, the link direct to your Etsy shop is not working, you may want to look into this xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the 'heads up', Rosa - I think I have fixed it! xx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I was able to be a bright spot in your day!! You are such a sweetheart and I'm so happy to call you my friend!! Love you!!
ReplyDeleteYou put a bright spot on every day my lovely friend! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, I love the backgrounds and the way you paint the eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so exciting for your daughter to be on stage, let alone with your 'idol' heehee! Who'd have though it?xx
Haha! All those years ago staring at the posters on my bedroom wall - who would have thought it indeed! Tilda is still talking about it now! Thanks Jess xx
ReplyDeleteHello my friend! What a great time, you and your daughter had at the theatre! Very exciting! Lucky you, getting all those beautiful treasures in the mail! Very special! And, speaking of special, your art is very special! I love the expression you put in your girls eyes! I am still waiting! I don't know if I should ask you to make me a piece, or wait till one knocks me on the head! LOL! The thing I am worried about, is that they are all knocking me on the head! Too many choices! Take Care ;o)
ReplyDeleteHey, Stacy!! It was so lovely to read your message this morning. I turned on my computer and there it was waiting for me. It brought a huge smile to my face hehe! Thank you so much for starting my day in the nicest possible way. Hope you have a fabulous day too!! xx
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