Fine Fettle: 2012

Monday, 12 November 2012

Christmas...not that far away. Christmas retro reindeer

Starry Retro Reindeer minature canvas on sale in Fine fettle shop perfect wall hanging for christmas.

More Etsy Tammis Keefe finds

Image From Etsy shop The Lonely sock

Image From Etsy shop Linens and Things

Image from Etsy shop Violets and Grace

Image from Etsy shop Antique whimsy

These are just a few. I love the dragonfly and butterfly playing cards. I don't think I can ever tire to admire Tammis Keefe.

Monday inspiration Tammis Keefe

Sometimes I get little flurries of busy times. I cannot stop for a second. I like to keep busy. Other times I just need to kick back and review everything. Just lately I have been taking it easy...for reasons I shall explain at a later date.

What have I been up to? well I love reading blogs and art books. I am fascinated by how an artist develops their skills, the journey and findings along the way.

I am also loving Etsy....you could say I am addicted. I have made a few purchases and made some new friends. In the future, I will post my findings, favourites and purchases.

To start, I have an obsession with textile artist Tammis Keefe. What is there not to love?

Image above is from a lovely Etsy shop called neat to keen.

Neat to keen is a must look.

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Etsymom colour Palette challenge...

Now, I like a challenge...and I like Etsymom team. How could I ignore this? nope, you are right I didn't. I can't wait to see everyones creations. All entries will appear at Etsymom facebook page, where people can vote by liking their favourite entries.

Fine Fettle Etsy shop, Here are my entries.....

1.Fox school run. The palette I chose, Tangerine Tango, ultramarine green and pink flambe.

2. Owl, wrap up warm. The palette I chose, honey gold, pink flambe and titanium.

Saturday, 6 October 2012

Woodland Fall illustration

Squirrel has some treasure.....The last acorn, Fine fettle new illustration, print can be purchased here

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Illustration Friday - burst

My submission for Illustration Friday - Burst....Can mouse get any bigger?

Saturday, 15 September 2012

recent painting...just a thought

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

New listings on Etsy - original illustration on linen canvas board

I have created these little canvas illustrations. 10 x 10 cm they can be found at my Etsy shop. Mrs Chicken is in a hurry so she is already in the shop....rabbit is taking his time but he will be in the shop soon :-)

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Fine fettle Etsy shop - childrens wall art Decor

I love etsy. I love looking at all the creative jems out there. Finally I decided to open an Etsy shop...why not? Its a great way of connecting to the creative world. I have my Etsy favourite items and shops. You can see my favourites near my Esty profile. Fine Fettle shop can be found here and my favourite items and shops can be found here

Thursday, 9 August 2012

Life Drawing

After my pursuit for a local life drawing class, I finally found a course, enrolled and completed it. 10 weeks, Once a week for 2 hours, I found this course enjoyable. Will do it again at some stage. I have added a few of my drawings to my blog. Some drawings are too nude for publishing, above are the tame drawings.

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Part 1 If I was you?

I have a my favourite blogs list and every morning I read my usual suspects blogs. Today I am inspired by Sandra Dieckmann "If I was you" blog.

I like the idea....