With Christmas fast approaching and everyone preparing for the chubby fat guys visit, I have designed a free project that can be used either as a stitchery or painted project for use on Christmas eve. I’ll have it here for download on December 1st, so make sure you pop back then.
I’ve been a bit remiss in not showing you my beautiful belated birthday gift sent to me by the ever delightful Kris Mears of Tag Along Teddies.
How gorgeous is this guy!!
Kris thought he would suit our new beach house and she was so right. He sits proudly on a shelf in our kitchen…. that’s when he isn’t sunning himself down at Lighthouse Beach.
He hasn’t been given a piratey name yet – Kris left that up to me but so far he remains Pirate No Name. It appears we can’t agree on a name so if you can make a suggestion, please do. I’m thinking Houdini would be a good name – he is frequently missing from his home on the shelf. It would appear that Miss Aimee has a strong attachment with my Buccaneer Bear and he is often found hiding in her room! Thank you once again for this gorgeous Buccaneer Bear Kris. The pattern for this bear and many other beautiful projects are available from Kris’ website
On to other news, I promised to show you a bit of what’s been happening in the studio this past few weeks. I’ve been very busy preparing for the next market and have been spending long hours at the easel.
Inspired by my girls and requests for artwork for their new beachy themed bedrooms, I started working on a new collection. It’s very different from my usual style…. I guess you would call it pop art. It’s kind of funky and fun.
This was just the start….. not all my beach pop art paintings are of svelte young things in bikinis [giggle], oh I’m having such fun with this. From here I moved onto more quirky designs inspired by a more realistic body shape. Next post I will share with you my Margarita Ladies…. as the name suggests, these are ladies of healthy proportions who are living life to the full… oh and they love a cocktail or two as well!! he he he….
My new paintings will be available for purchase at the Artist Market on December 6th or as Glicee prints in my webstore and Etsy shop in the coming weeks.
These hanging seahorses are quite large and come in various beachy colours.
I’ve used glass beads, and beach pebbles for these two designs.
Goodness, am I really any of those things? Thank you Kathryn for sharing this award with me. Now I need to pass it on to some gals I think are alluring, amusing, inspiring, bewitching and impressive.
Lets see… there is:
Vikki from Sew Useful Designs
Kris from Tag Along Teddies
Anna from Anna Rosa Designs
Kylie from A Bite of Country Cupcakes
Natasha from Natasha Burns
Alice from Thoughts of Alice W
Linda from Lilly Cottage
Gail from Gail McCormack
Sarah from Shabby Roses and Pretty Things
Rosey from Agapanthas and Goldsworthy
Oh no, I have to stop. There are just so many inspiring and beautiful blog friends I could give this award to. You are all wonderful!!
Time to get back to the easel so until next time,
Hugs Kerryanne
Hey Kerryanne! Oh how happy does your mysterious “Mr X” buccaneer bear look to be getting some sun on your local beach!! He looks right at home and I just bet he’s plotting where he can bury his plundered loot! :0) So pleased he has become one of the family! And thank you too for the lovely Splash Award! Hmmm … not sure if I quite live up to the “alluring, inspiring and bewitching part of the description” but the tag is so pretty that I’ll pretend just so I can use it! :0) Love, love, LOVE your new funky beach themed paintings and can’t wait to see your Marguarita ladies … cos I think I’ll be seeing some soulmates! Tee! Hee! Hee! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Wow Kerryanne that is so different to your usual style but of course you have pulled it off beautifully ! I love your beach babes and your pirate bear is gorgeous maybe you could call him Johnny Depp !!
what a wonderful bear, he looks so happy to be with you. your art amazes me, i have not an artistic bone in my body so i always admire those who do. thank you for the award, my second for the day!!!
smooches for a great weekend ahead.
xx rosey
Golly the beathing beauties are cute!
They look really good,even if a different angle for you:)
Love your new style..can’t wait to see the margarita ladies lol..good on you..
Love you Buccaneer Bear, hes so cute and your new beach lines are fab!
Siobhan
Oh so many things to comment on too!! Kerryanne, the new art looks amazing…is it in your store yet is it?is it? I shall have to look, I need a bit of beachy loveliness you know.
Your Buccaneer bear looks quite handsome and right at home there, sitting in the sand, Kris is sooo clever!
An award…thank you for including me in such esteemed company…I am touched…how special!
Right I shall off to have a little look see in your shop..until then
Kiss Noises Linda
Ha, I just read Kris’s comment….I never read them first as I would foget what I was going to say if I did that but have just read the bit about finding the soulmates in your paintings and I am thinking the same thing myself…not about her..about me!
Kiss Noises Linda
Hi Kerryanne,
Maybe I should read my favourite blogspots before emailing my friends. lol I feel like a ninny!
Thank you soo much for the award, now to fill that critea-hm
Hey, the latest pop art is very interesting, not what I expected after talking about it, however i’m sure they’ll be a hugh hit, actually my guys would probably like a couple of those chics.
Wow, Kris had definately outdone my present. This young guy is gorgeous.
I’ll be checking back with you to see your latest.
Hugs,
Anna
Cute bear, happy belated birthday greetings and love the ‘pop art’! Rachaelxo
How gorgeous is Buccaneer Bear hey Kerryanne!?! And how cute are those new pop art beach babes of yours! I am loving your new stuff sweetie!!
Thank you for the Award dear Kerryanne! What a wonderful award it is too – {{thank you!}}! I shall blog about it in my next post!
Lots of love to you and your darling family! I hope Gypsy isn’t jealous of your new furry buddy! LOL..
Vikki xoxo
Hi Kerryanne
How cute is your bear Kris sent you!! He looks very much at home in his new surroundings!
Thank you so much for the award!!! awhhh…muchly appreciated
Hope you’ve had a great weekend
Gail – from rainy wet Melbourne
xo
very cute is that bear
and love the new look!
Sarah