Untitled - Commission Artwork Oil on Stretched Canvas 51 x 61cm read more »
Today I'd like to introduce you to an artist so remarkable that... well, honestly, I want to buy out his entire shop! Every single piece. Every single painting.I'm pretty sure that I don't have enough wall space. It doesn't keep me from wishing I did and could though.The Art of Matthew Hamblen is some of the most inspiring-ly gorgeous artwork I've ever seen. His shop, MattsArt on Etsy, is filled with gorgeous, huge original landscape art, impressionist landscapes, lollipop tree paintings and textured abs... read more »
Rarely am I left speechless by someone's talent, but I literally had to put off posting about today's shop a few days simply because I was so impressed by the artist's work that I just couldn't find the words!Today I'd like to introduce you to KerriBeads on Etsy which is filled with gorgeously detailed lampwork beads of all sizes and styles. This artist has done things with lampwork glass that I didn't even realize were possible and her work is, hands down, the most remarkable lampwork artistry that I've... read more »
Do you have that one friend that marches to a different drummer and is almost impossible to shop for because their... well, just a little weird or even slightly odd?Okay well I have more than one of those. I have a barrage of them! And all year round, I hunt for "the perfect gift" for each of these individuals on my list. Something little, something cute, something perfect and just for them.Today's shop is filled with just these perfect gifts! And I wanted to make sure I introduced you to them just in ti... read more »
'The Wading Pool (3)' oil on canvas board 20 X 25cm read more »
'The Wading Pool (2)' oil on canvas 20 x 25cm read more »
'The Wading Pool' oil on canvas board 20 x 25cm read more »
'Beach Read' Oil on Canvas Board 30 x 23cm read more »
I struggle sometimes to title my paintings. Do any other artists have the same problem? I might be creative on the canvas, but I don't feel very 'inventive' when it comesto a 'title'for my creations.. Sometimes, something will come to me when I'm painting...but not always. I guess the majority of my paintings are very similar....figures on the beach....figures in the bush....etc....gosh, I'm making my artwork sound boring aren't I?Anyway....wasn't really happy with the title of my latest artwork, but her... read more »
The 'Sanctuary Cove Art Festival' is on this weekend, Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th June, 10am to 4pm. The address is - Pavilion C, Rotunda Lawn, Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast. These are the5 artworks I will beexhibiting at the festival.... 'Creek Ramble' - oil on canvas - 125 x 79cm 'Off to the Beach' - oil on canvas - 75 x 60cm 'Little Girls on the Beach' - oil on canvas - 35 x 29cm 'Surfs Up' - Pastel - 63 x 46cm 'The Bouquet' - oil on canvas - 144 x 113cm read more »