The Earth Laughs In Flowers.

This afternoon has been lovely....pottering down in my studio and experimenting with some new materials I have bought from the art shop. So exciting (I know, you can't contain it can you)....

I bought a glazing medium which was something I really have no idea about but let me tell you, I'M IN LOVE WITH THE STUFF. It basically acts as a thinner but adds a gloss and sheen to the paint and brings out all the colours and oh oh  OH. So good. I find it really lets the paint pigment come through, even when I was working on unprimed stretched linen. It means your paint goes further as well, and seeing as I'm poor that's always a good thing. I can't wait to keep experimenting....Today has been such a departure from last week when I was so frustrated with myself and painting! I have to just remember to keep playing and practicing and it will slowly unravel and I will gain confidence...I think.

I have a great book that was given to me called 'Chinese Painting' by Chow Chen-Ying and it has some great tutorials on how to loosly draw flowers and petals in a beautiful oriental style. I love it! It really helped me.

Out for now, bye!
xo. E

~ Seashell tea light YES. ~

~ Seashell charcoal smudger holder YES. ~

~ Page out of the amazing Chinese Painting book ~

~ Bought some beautiful Hyacinths to keep me company ~

~ Another new addition to my studio space ~

~ Amazing new giant glazing brush I can't WAIT to try out ~

~ My favourite Filbert ~

~ Finished product (pretty much) ~

~ I N S P I R A T I O N ~

xo. E

To Infinity & Beyond My Dreams

"Nothing is real but dreams and love"

Well this month has been a little bit of a rollercoaster! I have been preparing for my upcoming show at the Hills Secret Garden Festival and madly painting (and majorly stressing) to get all my girls in shape for them to swing in the breeze as they hang in the trees......

Magic, stars, nebulas and my dreams are inspiring me this month, and my lover Luca is my rock and my support system (sorry for being a crazy artist psycho).

Make sure you purchase your ticket for the Festival soon ~ they are quickly selling out! I am so very excited, I can't wait for you to meet my new girls. Hope to see all you beauties there! 

Visit hillssecretgarden.com.au or the FB page to purchase tickets.

xo E

Before

Lia / Zaphrina

Oils, ink and charcoal on wood panel

After

Lia / Zaphrina

Oils, ink and charcoal on wood panel 

~~ sorry about the horrible lighting in this photo

My mermaid muse concept sketch

  

Snippets :)

Also I have some works up on Society6 ~ the iPhone cases look fantastic and the T-Shirts are great quality.....and are a great price too :)

Set of folded stationery cards printed on bright white, smooth card stock to bring your personal artistic style to everyday correspondence. Each card is blank on the inside and includes a soft white, European fold envelope for mailing ~~ society6.com/ellenmaire

This canvas tote is made from 100% post-industrial recycled cotton. The bag measures 13.5" x 15.5" All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability, plus there's a pocket inside measuring 5.5" x 6" ~~ society6.com/ellenmaire

Throw Pillow Cover made from 100% spun polyester poplin fabric, a stylish statement that will liven up any room. Individually cut and sewn by hand, the pillow cover measures 16" x 16", features a double-sided print and is finished with a concealed zipper for ease of care. Does not include pillow insert ~~ society6.com/ellenmaire

Protect your iPhone (fits all iPhone versions) with a one-piece, impact resistant hard shell case featuring an extremely slim profile. The lay-flat feature protects the front of your iPhone by extending the bezel above the screen ~~ society6.com/ellenmaire

I N S P I R E (Reference Images)

  

 

PS- my lovely friend Samantha will be hanging her gorgeous creations (in the photos above) from Adorn Felt Finery in the tree's of the festival as well....I modeled for her last year and I am in love with my peacock top she gave me. Such a beautiful woman and beautiful works.

xo