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Night at the Lake - Original Acrylic Painting

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:09:29 -0500

$40.00
An original painting created on gessoed mat board using acrylics. It has lots of texture and a rich depth of colour.

The painting will come to you sealed with a protective coat of varnish and ready for you to frame as you choose.

Finished size is 6"x5" (15cmx12.5cm)

You Complete Me - Original Ink Drawing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:36 -0500

$30.00
An original drawing in ink on Bristol board.

We all need to find our soul mates and sometimes they're where we least expect them.

Measures 7"x9" (18cmx23cm)

Papiers Colles - Handmade Journal with Original Collage

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:39:01 -0500

$12.00
Papiers Colles is a series of beautiful handmade journals in a variety of sizes. Each one has collaged and painted pasteboard covers - meaning no two are ever identical - and wiro binding for ease of use. The text block is made of a high quality acid free heavyweight (220gsm) paper which will take a variety of wet and dry media.

This listing is for a 4"x4" (10cmx10cm) journal with 72 pages, as shown.

Lily Pond - Original Mixed Media ACEO

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0500

$12.00
An original mixed media ACEO Art Card using acrylics, paper and found elements.
Art Cards Editions and Originals - very collectable little pieces of art!

Size 3.5"x2.5" (9cmx6.5cm)

Tall Houses - Original ACEO Art Card Watercolour Painting

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:12 -0500

$12.00
An original ACEO Art Card created using artists' grade watercolours and ink on Arches paper.

I am currently working on a series of paintings featuring some of my favourite architectural styles and details. This is a small study for a larger piece.

Art Cards Editions and Originals, or ACEOs, are very collectable little pieces of art, making it possible to have original art at a very affordable price.

Measurements: 3.5"x2.5" (9cmx6.5cm)

Adoration - Original 7x5 Mixed Media Assemblage On Canvas

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:37:02 -0500

$30.00
One of a continuing series of mixed media pieces using found objects and scraps of fabric, paper and other materials. These collages began as a way to highlight the beauty of fragmentary things - those items which would otherwise be lost or thrown away.

The canvas sides are painted and it can be hung just as it is or framed as you choose.

Medium: collage and found objects on canvas
Size: 7"x5" (18cmx12.5cm)

Adobe - Original ACEO Art Card Painting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:16:02 -0500

$12.00
An original ACEO Art Card created using watercolours and ink on Arches paper.

I am currently working on a series of paintings featuring some of my favourite architectural styles and details. This is a small study for a larger piece.

Art Cards Editions and Originals, or ACEOs, are very collectable little pieces of art, making it possible to have original art at a very affordable price.

Measurements: 3.5"x2.5" (9cmx6.5cm)

House in Honey with Original Drawing - Pocket Notebook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:21:16 -0500

$8.00
A super-useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are constructed from lovely honey coloured Murano pastel paper onto which I have hand drawn a house inspired by those found in the city of Bergen. Pages are 80gsm weight ivory coloured paper, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

Book size approx. 6"x4.25" (15cmx11cm), 64 pages

Queen of Everything - Stitched Fabric Notebook Journal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:02 -0500

$12.00
Thanks to my other life as a quilter I have amassed a huge stash of fabric and I thought it might be fun to create book covers from some of it.

This book is covered with luscious pure quilting cotton fabrics including Klimt-inspired prints with metallic gold accents which are all stitched onto a kraft paper backing. It is finished with yellow ribbon ties to keep everything secure.

Inside are 120 pages of white 80gsm paper, suitable for writing or sketching, which are hand stitched to the covers using waxed perle cotton thread.

The result is a unique book which is beautiful to touch as well as to look at and use.

Measurements: approx. 4" x 5.5" (10cmx14cm), 120 pages

Geese In The Orchard - Stitched Fabric Journal Notebook

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:19:20 -0400

$12.00
Thanks to my other life as a quilter I have amassed a huge stash of fabric and I thought it might be fun to create book covers from some of it.

This little book is covered with the sweetest pure quilting cotton fabrics including running geese and tiny folk/homespun style prints which are all stitched onto a kraft paper backing. It is finished with blue gingham ribbon ties to keep everything secure.

I can just see this being used to record all your favourite family recipes.

Inside are 120 pages of white 80gsm paper, suitable for writing or sketching, which are stitched to the covers using waxed perle cotton thread.

The result is a unique book which is beautiful to touch as well as to look at and use.

Measurements: approx. 4" x 5.5" (10cmx14cm), 120 pages

Orchard - Stitched Fabric Journal Notebook

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:40:58 -0400

$12.00
I'm delighted to present this new batch of cloth covered books which are inspired by my love of fabric, patchwork and quilting.

This little book is covered with pure quilting cotton fabrics including batiks from Bali and tiny folk/homespun style prints which are all stitched onto a kraft paper backing. It is finished with heart patterned ribbon ties to keep everything secure.

Inside are 120 pages of white 80gsm paper, suitable for writing or sketching, which are stitched to the covers using waxed perle cotton thread.

The result is a unique book which is beautiful to touch as well as to look at and use.

Measurements: approx. 4" x 5.5" (10cmx14cm), 120 pages

Matchbox - 3 Mini Notebooks

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:28:56 -0400

$6.00
Three miniature soft cover notebooks just right to pop in your handbag or pocket and ideal for jotting down ideas, shopping lists, phone numbers etc.

The covers are constructed from lovely satsuma, turquoise and mocha coloured Murano pastel paper then decorated with copies of vintage eastern European matchbox labels from my collection. Pages are 80gsm weight ivory coloured paper, perfect for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

They would also make great little gifts or party favours - contact me if you'd like a whole bunch of them, I will give a discount for quantity.

Each book size approx. 2.25"x2.5" (5.75cmx6.5cm), 40 pages

Hababa Sunset - Original Watercolour Painting

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:59 -0400

$40.00
An original painting on Arches Aquarelle paper using watercolour and ink.

Inspired by photographs of the beautiful medieval town of Hababa, the painting will come to you signed and ready to frame as you choose. See the picture above right for an idea of how it might look.

Dimensions: 9"x8" (23cmx20cm)

North Star - Original Watercolour Painting

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:55:38 -0400

$40.00
An original painting on Arches Aquarelle paper using watercolour, acrylics and ink. It isn't obvious in the photo but there are also touches of gold here and there which add richness and depth when the light catches them.

Part of a series of paintings I am working on dealing with landscape and memory, North Star will come to you signed and ready to frame as you choose. See the picture above right for an idea of how it might look.

Dimensions: 11.5"x9" (29cmx23cm)

The Remains of the Day - Original Painting

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:27:54 -0400

Elements No.5 - Original 8x8 Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:34:41 -0400

$40.00
Small studies in colour and texture, these acrylic paintings on standard wrap canvas reflect my love of abstract form and the play of colour, contrast, depth and layers.

They can be hung as they are or framed as you choose.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 8"x8" (21cmx21cm)

Elements No.3 - Original 8x8 Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:25:03 -0400

Elements No.4 - Original 8x8 Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:25:03 -0400

Formby Point - Original ACEO Art Card Watercolour Painting

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:54:15 -0400

$12.00
Along the shore at Formby stand the iron men, creations of the sculptor Anthony Gormley. They stand looking out to sea, slowly rusting and becoming a home for barnacles, waiting on the passage of time to carry them away.

This is an original ACEO Art Card created using watercolours and coloured pencil on Arches paper.

Art Cards Editions and Originals, or ACEOs - collectable and affordable little pieces of art.

Measurements: 3.5"x2.5" (9cmx6.5cm)

Rain Later - Original ACEO Art Card Watercolour Painting

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:46 -0400

$12.00
I love houses and draw and paint them whenever I can. An obssession? Well, maybe...

This is an original ACEO Art Card created using watercolours and coloured pencil on Arches paper.

Art Cards Editions and Originals, or ACEOs - collectable and affordable little pieces of art.

Measurements: 3.5"x2.5" (9cmx6.5cm)

Frosty Houses in Blue with Original Drawing - Pocket Notebook

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:34:21 -0400

$7.00
A cute and useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are constructed from lovely blue Murano pastel paper onto which I have hand drawn a row of little houses, starry sky and moon in white ink using an old fashioned dip pen. Pages are 80gsm weight ivory paper, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

Book size approx. 3.25" x 3.25" (8.5cmx8.5cm), 64 pages

Frosty Houses in Raspberry with Original Drawing - Pocket Notebook

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:32:50 -0400

$8.00
A cute and useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are constructed from lovely raspberry coloured Murano pastel paper onto which I have hand drawn a row of little houses in white ink using an old fashioned dip pen. Pages are 80gsm weight ivory paper, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

Book size approx. 5.5"x4" (14cmx10cm), 64 pages

Listing is for book only, pen not included in purchase.

Patience, My Love - Pocket Notebook in Lime

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:08:17 -0400

$7.00
A beautiful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are constructed from lovely lime green coloured Murano pastel paper, the front of which has a reproduction print of my original watercolour entitled Patience, My Love, For Spring Will Surely Come.

Pages are 80gsm weight ivory coloured paper, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

Book size 5.5"x4" (14 cmx10cm), 64 pages

Riga - Original Watercolour Painting

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:52:21 -0400

$40.00
An ink and watercolour illustration of some beautiful old buildings in the Hansa town of Riga in Latvia.

This original painting is on Arches paper and will come to you with a generous border of white paper for easier framing.

Measurements: 7"x5" (18cmx12.5cm)

Flower Field No.2 - 10x10 Original Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:50:07 -0400

$90.00
An original painting on gallery wrapped canvas using acrylics. One in a series of abstracts inspired by my love of quilt designs.

The painting measures 10" x 10" (25.5cmx25.5cm)

The sides are painted as well so there is no need to frame - it's ready to hang straight on the wall and enjoy.

Flower Field - 12x12 Original Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:30:27 -0400

$90.00
An original painting on gallery wrapped canvas using acrylics. One in a series of abstracts inspired by my love of quilt designs.

The painting measures 12"x12" (30cmx30cm)

The sides are painted as well so there is no need to frame - it's ready to hang straight on the wall and enjoy.

Tundra - Original Painting

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:23:03 -0400

$40.00
An original painting created on gessoed mat board using acrylics for lots of texture and a rich depth of colour.

This work comes to you unframed for you to frame as you choose. See the last picture for an example of how it could look.

Finished size is 8"x6" (15cmx12.5cm)

Promise - Original Watercolour Painting

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:54:26 -0400

$35.00
An original small painting done in watercolour and ink on Arches paper.

Part of a series of small works on the theme of Autumn and Spring.

Size: approx. 5"x4" (12.5cmx10cm) which includes a small white border to enable easier framing.

Ma Petite Dame - Original Collage

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:02:45 -0400

$30.00
A mixed media piece made up of 1" square mini collages utilizing found papers and objects and hand painting, mounted on sepia coloured mat board. Rich in texture, colour and detail.

Overall size is 10"x8" (25cmx20cm)

Berries - Block Print Collage Pocket Notebook

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:06:25 -0400

$8.00
A smart and stylish soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket.

The covers have flaps front and back and are constructed from lovely raspberry coloured Murano pastel paper which I've collaged with my own block prints.

Pages are 80gsm weight ivory coloured paper, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed perle cotton thread.

Book size 6"x4.25" (15cmx11cm), 64 pages

Polka - Pocket Notebook

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:27:35 -0400

$7.00
A super-useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket. The rust, cocoa and cream cover has a lovely worn-looking polka dot print and the book contains 64 ivory coloured pages. Paper is 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Measurements: 6"x4.25", 64 pages

Kiss Me - Slide Mount Miniature Collage

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:49:28 -0400

$10.00
Part of a series inspired by old miniature tintypes and Victorian reliquaries, a mixed media artwork using a cardboard slide mount, inks, acrylic paints and vintage images.

The slide mount is double sided and both sides are decorated, see additional pictures to the right.

Measurements: 2" x 2" (10cm x 10cm).

Smile - Slide Mount Miniature Collage

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:18:31 -0400

$10.00
Part of a series inspired by old miniature tintypes and Victorian reliquaries, a mixed media artwork using a cardboard slide mount, inks, acrylic paints, embossing, transparencies and printed paper.

The slide mount is double sided and both sides are decorated, the reverse showing Mona Lisa's hands.

Measurements: 2" x 2" (10cm x 10cm).

Gothica - Original Collage

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:11:10 -0400

$30.00
An original mixed media piece created on mat board using acrylics, paper and transparencies.

I have used a copy of a vintage image of a spooky looking little girl combined with layers of colour and visual texture in this collage. Areas of the surface are treated with gold paint for a rich, gleaming finish.

Finished size is 5.5"x5.25" (14cmx13.5cm)

Weathered - Medium Notebook

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:49:27 -0400

$8.00
A versatile soft cover notebook sized a little bigger than my standard pocket and purse books. The covers are constructed from rust coloured textured card which has a slightly distressed look to it, onto which I have block printed the word 'notes'.

The book contains 44 ivory coloured pages. Paper is 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Measurements: 8"x5.25" (20.5cmx13.5cm)

Elements No.7 - Original 7x5 Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:44:49 -0400

$30.00
Small studies in colour and texture, these acrylic paintings on standard wrap canvas reflect my love of abstract form and the play of colour, contrast, depth and layers.

They can be hung just as they are or framed as you choose.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 7"x5" (18cmx12.5cm)

Circular - Original Acrylic Painting

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:52:23 -0400

$40.00
An original abstract painting created with acrylics and pastels on collaged illustration board.

The painting comes to you unframed, ready for you to finish as you choose - see the second picture for an example of how it might look.

Finished size is 7"x5.5" (18cmx14cm)

Gillyflower - Pocket Notebook

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:36:38 -0400

$7.00
A super-useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket. The cover has a gorgeous spring green, aqua blue and olive Amy Butler design faced with co-ordinating Murano pastel paper and the book contains 64 ivory coloured pages. Paper is 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Measurements: 5.5"x4.25"(14cmx11cm), 64 pages

Kerala - Original Block Print Pocket Notebook

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:17 -0400

$7.00
Cute and stylish little notebooks, the perfect size to fit in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are made from lovely aqua coloured Murano pastel paper block printed with my own design which was inspired by traditional Indian textile prints.

Pages are 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Book size 6"x4.25" (15cmx11cm), 44 pages

House - Block Printed Pocket Notebook

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:57:18 -0400

$7.00
These cute and stylish little notebooks are the perfect size to fit in your handbag or pocket.

The covers are made from lovely blue Murano pastel paper block printed with my own house design. Pages are 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Book size 6"x4.25" (15cmx11cm), 44 pages

Without You - Original Mixed Media Collage

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:16:56 -0400

$30.00
A mixed media collage on canvas board using vintage found elements including a metal stencil, maps and newspaper cuttings. Very textural and rich in detail.

Size 5" x 4" (12.5cmx10cm)

Playtime - Pocket Notebook

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:06:47 -0400

$7.00
A super-useful soft cover notebook sized just right for carrying in your handbag or pocket. The cover has a very cute print of children playing and the book contains 64 ivory coloured pages. Paper is 80gsm weight, ideal for writing or sketching, hand stitched with waxed cotton perle thread.

Measurements: 6"x4.25", 64 pages

Fieldwork - Original Watercolour Painting

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:07:38 -0400

$40.00
An original painting on Arches Aquarelle paper using watercolours and ink. It isn't obvious in the photo but there are also touches of gold here and there which add richness and depth when the light catches them.

Part of a series of paintings I am working on dealing with landscape and memory, Fieldwork will come to you signed and ready to frame as you choose. See the picture above right for an idea of how it might look.

Dimensions: 9"x5.5" (23cmx14cm)

This Road - Original 7x5 Mixed Media Painting On Canvas

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:32:57 -0400

$30.00
A painting built up of many layers. Begining with pieces from vintage books and maps I added numerous layers of semi-transparent glazes, gels and metallic waxes to produce a wonderful depth and richness of colour.

The sides are painted and the canvas can be hung just as it is or framed as you choose.

Medium: paper and acrylic paint on canvas
Size: 7"x5" (18cmx12.5cm)

Conversation - Original Acrylic Painting

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:56:54 -0400

$30.00
An original painting created with acrylic paints on canvas paper. It shows two crabapples. The way they are leaning together made me think they might be having a conversation.

Finished size is 4.25"x3.25" (11cmx8cm)