This is a stylized self-portrait that I recently finished, for a friend of mine who makes my canvases for me. His canvases are works of art in themselves! I have always loved birds and find them very uplifting, so this is what I felt compelled to paint. I had never done a self-portrait until now, and I found it quite enjoyable.... The bee-eater bird was the inspiration behind the colours for my bird!
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'A Vintage Morning' 
On the weekend my friends and I did a stall at the Young Designers Markets. It was so much fun, our stall was very full and impressive if I do say so myself! This is our second try at it and we probably sold at least 70% of our stock, which is great. You have to keep the prices way down at the markets otherwise you don't sell a thing, but everyone has to start somewhere, establish a following and then build your prices up from there (That's my theory anyway!). It's such a great way to get your name out there and to get exposure, not to mention the joy of creating art with your friends. The floral paintings and the bird silhouettes are mine, the jewellery is Mariette's, and the beautiful bird drawings are Melanie's. I am putting my leftovers on my etsy shop so take a peek!
'The Yellow Dress'
'Teapot with Roses'
'Fashionista'
This picture is of a beautifully re-upholstered day bed that I worked on with a lovely customer earlier in the year. She wanted a really neutral look, so we selected three different striped linens- I think the fabrics work together so well...it's very calming to look at- perfect for lazing about on a sunday afternoon.....
I'm in a very summery, colourful mood tonight...aren't these images beautiful with their subtle bursts of colour? Once again, there's the claw-foot bath. I think I'm obsessed! Love the picture cluster with black frames, the duck-egg blue chairs with white piping, the hot pink bolster...ok love it all!
