BIRDS

I have always had a fascination with birds. My Mum says when I was little I used to enjoy flicking through picture books and pointing out all the birds and rabbits. (still that hasn't changed!) Here is a patterned bird I have painted that has lots of design and decoration. The wing is fabric and the bird's body and background has been stencilled.

Technology and Cats

I have been catching up to Generation Y lately by joining Twitter, Facebook and Skype. Blogging seems such old hat already! Also I got a new digital camera since the other one petered out after 5 years. It was getting old and heavy anyway!

And here is the latest to capture my heart, our new cat Joan. We have had her since mid March and she is a joy. 6 months old and full of energy but also a considerate animal and when she looks at you she seems to be an old soul. She has seen much I'm guessing!
I am starting to incorporate cats in my paintings...thanks Joan for the inspiration!

Some new art

Here are some new paintings I have recently completed. Both commissioned art for two separate clients. The top painting is one of soft contemplation, serenity and fun.

This red tree offers simplicity and a sense of calm.

A ray of sunshine

I have been occupied with painting commissionsthe last couple of weeks and here is a recent commission for a client's daughters room. She liked elements of another painting of mine so I added them in with her name. I like to think it is adding a ray of sunshine to the room!

Just tripping

Well, it's been a busy few weeks. I have been indulging in my creativity of sorts. I have been tripping a bit, first in country Victoria for a meditation retreat which was good for the soul, all that contemplation had my mind full of ideas, then a trip to Perth and NZ to see family. I had a great time at both. Didn't do much creative stuff but did indulge in a bit of photography. I would dearly love a SLR digital camera (perhaps Santa could start working on that now?)
Above is a lovely photo of a spot we stopped at on the side of the road in NZ in Canterbury, the countryside is fantastic.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and all the very best for 2009!
To my customers in 2008 and prior, I hope you are enjoying all your lovely paintings....

Paint anything

Yes I love to paint and yes even simple tin cans get the once over from me. I wanted some nifty plant containers for my windowsill and these I thought would do!
Most of the plants are succulents so they are very hard to kill. It's a lovely look from the kitchen sink don't you think?

I'm madly working on Xmas orders before the crazy season and the holidays approach. Working on an online store too so things are mad.