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WIP
My hubby sure has grown a lot of roses over the years. They are always absolutely beautiful. I have photographed so many of them, usually in the garden, sometimes as studio shots. And I have often painted them, usually in a traditional Still Life composition with a vase etc. The Work in Progress This is…
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Local Artist – Local Content Exhibition Opens
Congratulations to the winners at the Local Artist – Local Content Art Prize Exhibition announced at the opening. I was so thrilled be be a finalist in this beautiful collection of works about our Sunshine Coast. Over 150 entries from local artists, and 40 finalists selected, all with varied interpretations of subjects about our area….
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Artists’ Books
Are any of you doing a Domestika Online Course? I have started a Bookbinding course for my Artist Books projects. The Feature Image for this Blog shows the Set of Ten Pelican Artist’s Books that I created in 1993 when I was studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Fine Art at Queensland College…
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How to Paint Tulips
How to Paint Tulips – Template, Requirements, Instructions Create a bunch of lovely Tulips – Ideal for Beginners! ART Mini eBOOK DOWNLOAD – delicate white and pastel tulips to colour or paint. Includes an example of a bright and colourful painting using the same template. Or use the template for a collage of papers, fabrics,…
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How to Paint a Sunflower
How to Paint a Sunflower – Template, Requirements, Instructions Create a Happy Sunflower – Ideal for Beginners! ART Mini eBOOK DOWNLOAD – a bright and happy sunflower to colour or paint. Or use the template for a collage of papers, or fabrics. Or repeat the template to design a bunch or field of sunflowers on…
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