November 2008
40 posts
Fade Through Green - small abstract painting on... →
Shades of green blend together to create this work of art. A dark, almost black turquoise fades to a light yellowy shade of green. I’ve used acrylic paints on a canvas measuring 12cm (7”) high by…
Double Star Necklace in steel and beads →
This necklace consists of two stars, hung on black suede cord. A green plastic neon star, and another star in steel wire and green beads. The ends of the steel wire used to make this star have been…
Purple Star - a Christmas decoration or beaded... →
I made the main star shape in this sculptural suncatcher from 1.2mm thick galvanised steel wire. Within this star, there is a mixture of purple glass beads, on steel wire approximately 0.6mm thick….
Red Skully Star - a beaded Christmas decoration →
I made this alternative Christmas star using steel wire and an eclectic mixture of beads. There are red glass beads, a red plastic bead, and five grey plastic skull beads. This decoration hangs from…
Large Red Beaded Egg - a suncatcher →
This egg has been made from copper wire and a mixture of beads and glass nuggets in varying opaque and translucent shades of red and orange. A few of these beads have been repurposed from old…
Kinver Edge - painting on linen canvas →
This painting was inspired by a place I often visit called Kinver Edge. There is a lovely woodland there, which I find very inspiring. This piece was loosely based on a photo I took nearly a year…
Toadstool - a beaded suncatcher →
I made this mini mushroom suncatcher from glass beads, silver-plated wire and red wire. A network of wire in the top of the toadstool holds a mixture of clear and frosted white glass beads, while a…
Ruby the red and purple bat - a beaded suncatcher →
To create this bat-shaped suncatcher, I first made a framework of silver-plated wire. I then added steel wire and a mixture of glass beads in jewel shades of red and purple to her wings. A…
Dark Tree - small acrylic painting on canvas →
In this small painting, a gnarled tree and the dark ground from which it grows are silhouetted against a dark blue sky. I’ve used acrylic paints on a canvas measuring 12cm (7”) high by 18cm (5”) wide…
Fiery Heart - acrylic painting on a square canvas →
Inspired by trees silhouetted against the sunset, this piece depicts two dark trees against a rich red sky. These trees curve and join together, forming a heart in the space between. I’ve used a…
Green Skully Star - a beaded Christmas decoration →
This alternative Christmas star has been made using copper wire and an eclectic mixture of green glass beads, and grey plastic skull beads. It hangs from dark green ribbon, and measures 11cm (just…
Purple Moonlight - small acrylic painting on... →
In this small painting, a gnarled tree is silhouetted against a moonlit sky that fades from deep, dark purple to pale lilac. I’ve used acrylic paints on a canvas measuring 12cm (7”) high by 18cm (5”)…
Sunset - a small acrylic painting on canvas →
This small painting depicts a golden sunset in a darkening blue sky. To create this artwork, I’ve used a mixture of acrylic paints on a 20cm (8”) square, 2.5cm (1”) deep canvas. The colours of these…
Mushroom mushroom →
I’ve been struck with a desire to paint toadstools today. It’s all DW’s fault. Yes, the fabulous Devil’s Wallpaper is having a closing down sale, which led to me lusting after this piece, of…
Violet Heart - acrylics on canvas →
Inspired by trees silhouetted against the sunset, this piece depicts two dark violet trees against a purple and green sky. These trees curve and join together, forming a heart in the space between….
Dark Muse ACEO →
Flashes of violet, magenta, red and copper blend into each other, giving a dark yet colourful quality to this small painting. This piece was painted on a card measuring 6.5cm (2.5”) wide, by just…
Magenta Tree - a small painting on canvas →
This painting was inspired by some recent sketchbook work. I was trying to do something a little different, kind of doodling in paint to get the ideas flowing. One of those ideas was this piece….
Pink Beaded Egg (7 dollar sale) →
This egg has been made from copper wire and a mixture of glass and plastic beads in varying opaque and translucent shades of pink and purple. Some of these beads have been repurposed from old…
Large Yellow and Green Beaded Egg →
This egg has been made from copper wire and a mixture of glass, wooden and plastic beads in varying opaque and translucent shades of yellow and green. Some of these beads have been repurposed from…
Golden Tree - a small painting on canvas →
This painting was inspired by some recent sketchbook work. I was trying to do something a little different, kind of a doodle in paint to get the ideas flowing. One of those ideas was this piece -…
Dark Muse - acrylic painting on a square canvas →
Flashes of violet, magenta, red and copper blend into each other, giving a dark yet colourful quality to this small painting. I have also signed this piece in the bottom right corner (see fourth…
Happy Birthday - a custom necklace →
This is a listing for a necklace, to be made to your specifications. It could be a copy of the pendant pictured here for a 13th birthday, or any other number you like. The key in this design makes it…
Red Steel Heart - a beaded suncatcher →
This suncatcher has been made from steel wire and red plastic beads. The heart itself measures 12cm (just under 5”) long from the top of its hanging loop to its base, and is 6.5cm (2.5”) wide. Hang…
Rain - an abstract landscape on canvas →
Paint drips down this canvas, in imitation of British rain. I first painted the grey-blue sky and copper-coloured ground, then layered a mixture of acrylics and water over this, allowing it to drip,…
Purple Jewel - a small painting on canvas →
Dark flashes of violet, magenta and emerald blend into each other, giving a jewel-like quality to this small painting. I’ve used a mixture of acrylic paints, on a canvas measuring 13cm (5”) high by…
Red Copper Star - a beaded suncatcher →
This star-shaped suncatcher has been made using copper wire with a mixture of pink and red beads in plastic and glass. It hangs from a short section of handmade chain 4cm (about 1.5”) long. The star…
Fade to Green - abstract painting on canvas →
Shades of green blend together to create this striking work of art. A dark, almost black, green fades to a pale, minty shade. I’ve used a mixture of acrylic paints, on a canvas measuring 40cm (15.8”)…
Indigo Heart - a pendant in beads and copper wire →
This heart has been made from 0.8mm thick copper wire and three dark blue glass beads. One of these beads, which I believe was commercially produced in a very pretty millefiore style, has been…
An unlikely source of inspiration →
A few days ago I took inspiration from an unlikely source - a Wallace & Gromit poster on my wall. Much as I love them, they’ve never inspired me to paint before, but looking at the…
Turquoise Beaded Egg (7 dollar sale) →
This egg has been made from copper wire and a mixture of glass beads, in varying opaque and translucent shades of green, blue and turquoise. There is also one green glass nugget, attached to the rest…
Red, White and Blue Star - a patriotic beaded... →
I made this star-shaped suncatcher in patriotic colours, in honour of Independence Day. You may wonder why a Brit would make something in honour of an American holiday. Well, I graduated from my BA…
Violet in Flames - acrylics on canvas →
Flashes of violet, magenta and ultramarine blend together to create this striking work of art. I’ve used a mixture of acrylic paints, on a canvas measuring 40cm (15.8”) wide by 30cm (11.8”) high, to…
Long Beaded Chain Necklace With Pink Star Detail →
To create this long chain, I re-assembled a chain from another necklace. I then added the twisted steel wire and pink beads. The pink star beads were repurposed from an old necklace, and the round…
Turquoise Star - a beaded suncatcher →
This star has been made using copper wire and a mixture of blue and green beads. The star itself measures 19cm (7.5”) from the tip of the hanging loop to the base, and about 12cm (5”) at the widest…
Love Heart Suncatcher →
A suncatcher, created for the for the UK Etsy Challenge group on Flickr. This month’s theme is Sweets from Your Childhood, and this piece is based on Love Hearts (see third image). There are all…
Purple Skully Heart - a suncatcher in beads and... →
This suncatcher has been made from steel wire, purple glass beads, grey plastic skully beads and one large purple plastic bead. A 5.5cm (just over 2”) long hanging loop of plastic thread is threaded…
October 2008
86 posts
Baby Bat - a steel necklace →
This pendant depicts a large-eared bat in flight, wings raised. This bat has been created from steel wire, and it has two tiny red beads for eyes. Loops at the top of its wings attach to steel chain,…
