So I guess my first London con with LFCC didn’t quite go as well as hoped. I think it’s important to show both sides of our little arty business in this era of social media perfection. Sure, sometimes things go AMAZING! And other times… not so great. We arranged parking near the venue which wasContinue reading “LFCC Thoughts”
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Sequin Buff Tailed Bumblebee
Inspiration I was on holiday with my dad browsing the Toys and Games store in Keswick where I stumbled across this sequin art piece which I thought looked really cool! Inspired I thought I’d try my own. Researching I found that the kit used sequins (obviously 😂), sequin pins, a polystyrene frame and a pieceContinue reading “Sequin Buff Tailed Bumblebee”
Working with Brusho
Brusho is something that was definitely more challenging than I thought it would be! I remember mum getting really excited about using this years ago and wanted to try it. Then last year a friend gifted some to me for Christmas – it was meant to be. Initial Problems Then I got started. My bigContinue reading “Working with Brusho”
Year of the Snake!
This year from the 29th January made this year the year of the snake! I love the Chinese Zodiac, especially as they’re based around animals. It’s also the basis for Fruits Basket, a classic anime that I grew up with. This particular snake is inspired by the Blue Insularis Snake from Indonesia, particularly Komodo Island.Continue reading “Year of the Snake!”
Still life pastel flowers
I attend a weekly art group at the Canterbury Umbrella Centre and this week the teacher brought in real flowers for us to draw and paint with pastels. Canterbury Umbrella Centre is a local charity in my area that offers services for the community. It’s vital for those struggling with disabilities, mental health and loneliness. FirstContinue reading “Still life pastel flowers”
French bulldog and crocus
I started off with a piece of board which I coated with a coat of gesso. I wouldn’t normally use gesso for acrylic paint but the board was dirty so I thought it’d be good to put a base coat down so I could clearly see my linework when it was down. Had to waitContinue reading “French bulldog and crocus”
Dreamland Craft Fair – 20th August
I had a lovely time at dreamland with city core creatives market yesterday meeting new people and talking about my art. I will have some new stock to add to the online store soon!
New Cushions!
New tabby cat cushions are on the way and will be available through craft stalls and online for £10 soon. Let me know if you’d like me to keep any aside for you as I already have two sold!
Dreamland Craft Fair
I had great fun at the Dreamland Craft Fair! It was lovely to meet so many different people and talk Pokémon, Totoro and art in general. My top sellers were my “watchful cat” prints, my “DJ Ian” tote bag (named after my own cat who loves to have a dab at my records!) and myContinue reading “Dreamland Craft Fair”
Dreamland Craft Fair – 30th July
I’m excited to announce that I will be at City Core Creatives Market at Dreamland, Margate this Sunday (30th July). This time I will have originals, prints and DJ Ian tote bags for sale! Please come along and say hi if you’re about, it would be lovely to see you.