Mixing Things Up

Today in between jobs I've been playing with pattern.

Collaged flowers from two different designs mixed into one.
I think I prefer it this way, a bit wonky!

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Hello!

I'm working on some prints of the collages I've been creating.
Here's a peek at some.
More to follow soon.

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Dachshunds And Floral Capes!

Good mornign!

Hope this week is treating you well.
This is Sophie, in her floral cape.
Never do I tire of drawing these gorgeous creatures.
And getting to add some pattern always adds to the joy.

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More Colour, More Pattern

I intend for 2015 to be filled with more colour and pattern.
And of course, it goes without saying canines.

Enjoy the remainder of the holidays x x x

Italian Greyhounds And Some Flowers

Hello,
I've been busy working in Christmas commissions, hence the lack of posts.
All good here and enjoying the portrait flurry.

Meet Pippa and Dusty, the canine friends of I Heart Whippets.
I recently took part in their annual Xmas auction where one of my custom portraits helped raise some of the £8000's for sighthound charities. That portrait was completed and then I was commissioned to capture these two fabulous italian greyhounds.
Total beauties and a delight to draw. x x x

New Floral Patterns

I've been a way a while.
Well not as such, but from my blog.
I've been busy with commissions, creating new patterns and coming up with ideas.

First on the list of things was to create some floral patterns.
Now I just have to wait for the fabric samples to arrive.

I'll keep you posted.

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Palma, Spain, Miro and A Cat!

Hello there,

I've just come back from a lovely holiday in Palma, spain.
I'd never been before and wasn't sure what to expect. All I knew was that it was hot, very hot!

My total highlight of this short break was my trip to the Miro Foundation.
I was never a huge fan before, but the gallery, the exhibition and the setting were a delight.
To see the studios in which Miro worked, his drawings still on the walls, was all very magical.

Here's a few snaps from the visit, as well as a piece inspired by the gardens of the museum.

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Miros Studio

Inside the gallery 1

Inside the gallery 2

The walk there - great house

Canines and Colourful Rugs

Blimey, it's getting chillier around here!
Where's that nice weather gone to?

Well these canines are refusing to think summer is coming to an end by wearing and surrounding themselves with colour and floral pattern.
A good idea I think.

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A Floral Doodle Pattern For Thursday!

Hello and Happy Thursday!
In between commissions I've been able to fit in some patten making and doodling.
This flower filled garden came about today.

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New Florals For Summer

Ah hello!

What a glorious summer we have been graced with.
Best one yet for years by a long shot.

A good excuse to create some new florals, which will very soon be in my Etsy shop.

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New Year Floral Doodle

Ah, we're here in 2014!
My first drawing of the new year is a Floral Doodle.

Have a lovely Thursday. Suns shining here x x x

Floral Doodle For The Weekend x

A Floral Doodle for the weekend.
Have a lovely one.
Now off out to get in that sunshine x x x

More Floral Doodles!

I came upstairs last night to write an e-mail and got distracted and started working on a collage!
Florals will always be a favourite of mine, as will a bit of cutting and pasting.

Nice way to be distracted.
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Italian Greyhound Repeat

I've so been enjoying creating these patterns.
Also there is the bonus of getting lovely feedback from people regarding them.

I'm going to continue to work on ideas, so keep your eyes peeled for your favourite breed.
Suggestions welcome!
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