Friday 19 August 2011

MATCHING PAINTINGS!

I think I should call these 'A pair of animals' ...
Its come to this: making matching paintings! Although I have to say, they do look quite quirky sitting together ... a couple of nice black frames: sorted!

Thursday 18 August 2011

FIRST POST-HAZEL NON-SHOE SKIDDLE


That's an odd title for a blog I know!

I went off on a bit of a watercolour workshop with the fabulous Hazel Campbell in the hope that I can attempt to paint something OTHER than shoes ... it was a fabulous few days but as always, you need to put into practice what you've learned .... so this is my first non-shoe attempt post Hazel's workshop (hence the name!)
Bought some lillies, settled down with watercolours and no fine line pen for change and had a bash. It's certainly a bit looser than normal but could be doing with a bit more white paper in there ... will keep trying ... in between shoes!

Thursday 11 August 2011

THE HOLLY & THE IVY

Well, have been too nervous to start the planned Christmas paintings, especially after my dodgy zebra shoe effort yesterday!

But the ivy and holly were going to die if I didn't tackle it now.

It's very vintage and not so full on as Deck the Heels but hopefully be a good Christmas card!

Only one more to go .... Mistletoes .... eeeeeek

Monday 1 August 2011

POTENTIAL EMERGENCY CARD!

I need help - but I need it kinda now!

If I were to print some emergency Ailsa Craig cards for an event this weekend - which style do people prefer?

A - with white border
or
B - all over image

Please do email or comment with your preferred - huge thanks: gillian@gillianpark.co.uk