Summer has arrived....41°C

And all I can think of is a spending time at a tropical place....cooling off in calm waters.

Learning new skills

Time to explore and venture into the unknown, as I learn how to knit and when it all feels too overwhelming, I resort back to drawing pictures for children's Birthday cards. :) 

Another 'Wish'

It was a busy Winter and although the cold was keeping me inside, there was no better time to consider an opportunity to complete three commissioned paintings. It has been a pleasure in the making and I feel delighted knowing these paintings will bring much happiness to a very special lady.

Wishing flowers (Dandelions) are a symbolic flower for many reasons and one close to my heart, as they bring back the beautiful memories of my childhood and to this day, I still make a wish with my daughter.

If it is not a memory, a wish or two, for pleasure of viewing, then please give a thought to the bees and our future. This Spring, I will plant some flowers for the bees and I will let the dandelions grow...happy gardening ;)

http://www.saveourbees.com.au/
http://www.beethecure.com.au/

Painting: © 2016 CW.

Painting: © 2016 CW.

Painting: © 2016 CW.

Bluethumb Artist - Lisa Dangerfield

Some beautiful paintings and a person I admire for all that she achieves. I was pleased to see her artwork appear on bluethumb  and wish her well with her adventures.

To view her work and paintings for sale, you can find her at bluthumb - Lisa Dangerfield.

Dancing in the Moodlight 

By Lisa Dangerfield



And another personal favourite.........

From the Madding Crowd
By Lisa Dangerfield

The TelegramOffice

A very special wedding and sadly we were unable to attend. As you can imagine, I spent endless hours thinking of the perfect gift to last a lifetime and something traditional that says more than just a card...when thankfully I came across 'The TelegramOffice'. My experience was a pleasant journey with the 'Telegram Clerk' who devoted his time to ensuring my details were accurate and that my telegram arrived in a professional and timely manner, not to forget the unique quality of the traditional and everlasting style.

This has been an experience to share, as the telegram brought a smile to the faces of loved ones.
Thank you so much for all your efforts, with great thanks to the 'Telegram Clerk'.

Visit 'The TelegramOffice' for more information.

Winter has arrived

An unusual cold snap arrived bringing snow to the Capital and strangely enough, people have commenced taking photos of snow on their cars....including myself :)

What to do on a cold Winter's day.....keep warm and paint. I am in the process of preparing three paintings to help someone's wish come true and it's been a delightful event in the making.

Painting: © 2016 CW.

Grace Kelly - gems from the Palace.

I am always looking for new inspiration and when the recent announcement that Castlereagh boutique - Sydney were due to showcase Grace Kelly's collection, I Immediately immersed myself in viewing diamonds and created a special piece featuring the butterfly fossil.

I generally enjoy working with pencils and acrylic paints however, I was tempted to face the challenge of watercolour and I am pleased with the outcome and will continue to develop my skills using this medium.

This piece is now on it's journey to a new home and I hope the owner has as much appreciation for a symbolic period, as I have in the making.

Illustration: © 2016 CW.

Image: Vogue.com.au

Baby Badger

I commenced this illustration before I sliced my finger and thankfully managed to finish it over the last few days. I turned this piece into a gift card for my Uncle and with a little luck this might arrive in time for his Birthday.

Feeling pleased with this piece, as this was my first attempt at illustration fur in such fine detail. :) 

Illustration: © 2016 CW.

Lost in art

Where have I been.....I appeared to have lost my creative flair for some time and during that period I somehow managed to slice my finger open on the windscreen wiper (my creative hand).  :(

Another year, another winter fast approaching and I struggle to be creative as soon as the first signs of winter appear, but there is no better opportunity than to teach my daughter who also enjoys drawing and painting.The genes run in the family and I enjoy every moment I have with her, as we chill out to music in a room that smells like an art studio.

This piece is the beginning of my daughter's creation and it surprises me to see how fast a 7 year old can pick up on the key techniques when exposed to the right tools and mediums.

Happy days! 

Illustration: © 2016 EW.

Mother & Daughter Creations

My little girl is a fashion stylist at heart and was recently inspired by two young girls from Sydney who started their own business.

As a Mum, you do your best to help their wishes come true, so together we worked on a few items for my Etsy page seed2blossom:

Don't worry, the funds received will go back to my daughter in preparation for her next piece with a little savings on the side ;)

Featured Artist

I enjoy spending time sifting through the artists online and I am pleased to say there is a new artist on board with Etsy and having purchased one of the images, I can say the quality is exceptional.

Fave Art has some stunning pieces you could use these as a gift card, but I prefer to have the art framed. ;)

Fave Art have approved of this image being displayed on my blog.

Stepping into Copic

Training with Copic markers again, it's fun and allows you to be free, or detailed, depending on the nib of the pen.

I sell the templates on Craftsy, so you can have a go too, but don't worry if you make a mistake, simply print the file again. :) 

Fun times in the making:

And finally my Moorcroft piece is now complete!

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Illustrations - above mentioned:  © 2016 CW.

My inspiration

The inspiration I receive from my daughter and mother help me strive to reach my goals.

Oge Knitwear Designs was recently featured in the Lets Knit online patterns . This pattern wears like a dream, providing warmth and comfort throughout Winter...happy knitting.

Stunning!

The Royal Baby Blanket_OGE Knitwear Designs

I have just seen the hot topic of the evening - the knitted baby blanket bundled around the beautiful Princess of Cambridge.

I think they have found the replica pattern for the baby blanket as featured on the loveknitting facebook page.

Some inspiration and well done Oge Knitwear Designs.

Old Green Pots

Another friend of mine with too much talent and a pleasure to post this link to my blog. Please take a look at her photography:

Old Green Pots

Radford Art Show - Friday 30th May 2014

The Radford Art Show is fast approaching, mark it in your calendar.

The official opening:
Opening night - Friday 30th May at 7:30pm 
Entry fee: $20 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under)
Champagne supper is included.

Saturday 31st of May to Sunday the 1st of June 10am to 4pm
Entry fee: Gold coin donation.

To find out more, please visit the Radford Art Show website.


Two of my paintings to be featured in the Art Show:

The Whisper - Part one
The Whisper - Part two
Artwork dimension: 11" x 14"

Luna's Design

After a busy period, I am back and have just discovered a world of inspiration from a person who inspires me.

Her recent work is stunning and I sincerely hope you take the time to view her artwork at
Luna's Design Norway.

Lisa Dangerfield - Exhibiting Artist

What are your plans for the weekend ahead?
Why not take a short trip to Bungendore Fine Art to view the latest exhibition by Lisa Dangerfield....my much loved and adored Aunty. ;) I am so pleased to see she has the opportunity to display her artwork and list her artwork for sale.

Do you have a special occasion in your life, looking for a gift to mark the occasion, or just being a dear friend to someone special in your life.....don't forget your wallet!!!

Visit Harrison Art Show this weekend!

Brave the winter chill and enjoy a night out with friends. 
Harrison Art Show opens tomorrow night between 7pm and 10pm with an entry fee of $10 which can be purchased in advance, or on the night. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy this lively atmosphere with music, wine and catering...what more could you ask for?  To find out more, please feel free to visit their site, as the exhibition will run over the weekend with a gold coin donation.

Saturday/Sunday
A great place to grab a warm cup of coffee and some home baked refreshments from the School's Cafe, see some artwork and be seen. ;)


Title: One Wish - 4th edition

Success!!

I am pleased to announce that my paintings were a great success at the Radford Art Show with all of my paintings sold on the opening night. I have since been working towards another submission to the Harrison Art Show to be held this weekend.