Good Morning World!

Having got up far too early on a Sunday thanks to an insomniac toddler, I thought I would pop on here and show you the fruits of yesterday's labour! This is Mrs Mouse's shopping basket. As you can see she is feeling peckish and has bought bread and cheese and two crunchy apples. Today I hope to start work on the lady herself just as soon as I decide what colour fur she will have, The last Mouse I created had white fur so this time I think I will go for either grey or a pale brown colour. Currently I am favouring grey but I haven't had my coffee yet and can't commit to such a mammoth choice! Toodle-Pipski!

Stab, stab, stab!

Today I will mostly be stab, stab, stabbing at my fibres until they form a lovely lady mouse with her basket of shopping. I am currently trying to convince a matted lump of fluff that what it really wants to be is a handle for her basket but it is a stubborn so-and-so! During one of my self-imposed mini-breaks I might take some work in progress photos... if I can find my camera...if the battery is charged. Until then toodle-pip! Stab, stab, stab!

Cats!

I woke up this morning with no plans of what to draw but today has turned into a cat day. I am having to draw from memory though as our lazy cat appears to have taken to our bed and is showing no signs of moving until hunger pangs set in at tea-time. I love cats, they are so aloof and self-assured. They have character and personality. That's not to say I don't like dogs. I do. From a distance. When I was 2 years old I was bitten on the face by a particularly unfriendly Pekinese and ever since I have tried to maintain a healthy distance between myself and any dog. I went on a particularly traumatic french exchange trip aged 15 and stayed with a family that owned the most gargantuan hound I have ever seen! It's head was shoulder height and it slobbered constantly. I was happy to come home. Anyway, when I have finished drawing my cats I plan to tackle my fears and draw some little doggies. I suspect though that I will be sticking to cute little puppies and definitely not monster hounds! I might even have a go at needle-felting one!

Sorting Out

Well, after a hectic week finishing my images for the art exhibition I am taking a well earned mini-break and sorting out my craft stores and temporarily taking over the small bedroom as my base. I suspect that I shall still gravitate towards the sofa. It has better views and is nearer the kettle! Speaking of which, time for a cuppa? Xxx

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Summer Cold

Well I am busy still, working on my three images for the Open Art Competion organised byTempo Promotes. This year's exhibition promises to be even bigger than last year and hopefully the standard will be just as good.
My images are coming along slowly although I think I have been a little ambitious but we shall see how it pans out. They were originally intended to be fairly loose ink drawing with a simple wash of colours over the top but as usual I have got carried away with the details. I'll post them up on here when they are finished and you will see what I mean!
So, back to the grindstone or they will never be finished. Bye for now!

Hello

Welcome to my new blog. I am an artist and craftsperson living and working in rural Lincolnshire.
I love to draw, paint and make lovely things. I have a shop on Folksy (the link is on the right) which I have found to be the friendliest, most helpful little community. I had my first sale last night. The little sleepy mouse in my current profile picture will be winging (not sure mice have wings but hey-ho!) his way to his new home on Tuesday. He is very excited and wishes Monday was not a Bank Holiday as he is all packed and raring to go! I am currently working on some ink and watercolour pictures of Lincoln to exhibit at The Open Art Competition oraganised by Tempo Promotes which will be held in the heart of Lincoln's gorgeous Bailgate on Saturday June 4th 2011. Better get my drawing arm going! Speak soon Xxx