Friday, 13 November 2009

New oil paintings


Begining a gain in oils, this time on canvas paper, in a little while it will be on box canvas.
I just need to practice and puch some paint around.
It's been a strange year so I paint strange pictures.
I love the lyric from the UK band Aqualung in one of their songs he say 'your strange and your beautiful' ........exactly :)
Not much sewing getting done though.

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Luna & Charlie












This is little lady is Luna my daughters kitten.
I was cat sitting last week, my goodness Luna was full on from the moment we got up.
So much playing to do for such a little cat!
My children take heed of very word I say.
When Beck said she wanted a kitten I advised against it, as she's at work all day and it's not fair on a kitten, they need lots of attention and the kitten would be lonely at home alone all day.
"Don't get a kitten" I said so what did she do.....she got TWO!
Lunas brother Charlie had gone missing, for three weeks my daughter put up posters, knocked on doors, roamed the streets calling, but no luck.
He was given all the injections he needed for his age and he is chipped but we were all worried.
I lay awake at night fearful for that little soul all alone.
Then on Monday evening someone rang her and said they had him!! Yeah!!
He is a little thin and a bit timmid but Beck says he's slowly coming round to his more playful self.
And I got a decent nights kip!

Friday, 23 October 2009

Well Dressed Crow

This little ACEO has proven to be my most popular image.
I sold it at an exhibition at the Love Across the Ocean US Exhibition - Avram Eisen Gallery. - Chicago US in 2006.

Stupidly I did'nt keep high res. pictures of it.
If only!
I could have sold this as prints 1000's of times over.
My daughter says she's sure I have a high res. image somewhere I just wish I knew where!
I guess I'll just have to paint something similar.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

All the girls together.

I've put all the girls in my Etsy shop now:
http://the7thmagpie.etsy.com

I think they are reasonably priced for an original handmade item.
I'm back to blogging now, I just didn't feel I had anything to say or offer in over the last week or so.
I do tend to retreat into myself in times of hurt or stress, and only venture out now and then.
'Gone to ground' as my dad used to say :)

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Mixed Media Dolls


Not much in a bloging mood I'm afraid, I try to keep up with things but my hearts not in it.
Sewing has kept me going this last week, given me something to focus on.
You can see more of these dolls on my flicker page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/droogi2
Thanks for looking.
Jane

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Thank you's & another poetry doll

Many, many thanks X



Thank you to everyone for your kind and thoughtful words, your comments have meant a lot to me over the last few days.
I began this doll during the time my sister was taken ill and I've repeatedly tried to complete her, she has undergone several transformations.
I just can't seem to finish her although the repeated attempt to seems to help in a odd kind of way.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Sad News

I haven't posted much of late as my sister has been very ill and passed away on Sunday 27th Sept.
Missing you Lana, more than words can say.