☆ Work in Progress [an Unfinished Friday Art]

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I was hoping to have this one finished before today, but she has me a little stumped. 

I haven't painted a painting that will eventually end up in my shop for a while, but this one came to me during a morning yoga session. (I tell ya - they strike everywhere.)

So instead of a finished painting today, here are some of the work in progress shots.

I usually start with a back ground, but this time I wanted to do something different, however at this stage I wasn't sure what that was going to be, so I went with the face.

I love painting faces, but my absolute favourite place to paint is the eyes.

Once I have the eyes finished, I usually know where my painting is going. And, okay, I know this sounds a little... well...out there,They usually tell me who the girl is, what her story is.

Not this time however. I am sure we will get there in the end.

So I loved the water colour play I did last week + have been inspired by Carla Sonheim's Life Book Lesson so I wanted to try something new for the back ground.

So this is where I am at the moment. Slightly stymied, I am hoping that inspiration will strike over the weekend, I would love to share the final painting with you next week.

What do you do when you are not sure about the direction of your art work? Do you take time away from it, or do you push through? I would love to hear how you create!

Have a fabulous weekend.

[LINKING TO PAINT PARTY FRIDAY]

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☆ LilliBean Designs Spotlight [March]

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WOW - Can you all believe that we are half way through March already? We are adjusting to the changes that have occurred in our home + I personally am relieved that the blistering summer sun is finally cooling off + Autumn is rolling in.

So whats in store this month?

There are only a few of these beautiful journals left...

Perfect for your daily notes, your journal pages, or for your shopping lists, these can be used everyday or for special occasions. They also make great gifts. My Nan is using hers for her daily to do's. 

They are soft cover, ruled line + are approx 12.5 x 20.5 cms (or close to A5 size). Don't see one you like? I can custom order one for you - please contact me for more details.

(edit 4/9)1. Pink Fairy available still

I have a limited number of these beautiful Kimmi Dolls in stock at the moment.

Totally hand crafted by me, they are a mixed media ornament, which you can hang with the ribbon they come with, or one of your own.

My girls (Bean + Bug) begged for one of these each for their bed rooms and they are now hanging from their door handle. But you could use them any where. My mum bought one to use as a gift tag on a special present for her friend.

They are approx 4 x 2" + are $8 each + postage.

"It's Time to Catch YOUR Falling Star"

This 3 x 4" (approx.) canvas painting comes with it's own easel so it can be placed any where you need to see a dose of daily inspiration.

This is one of my favourites from my easel collection, I love her big grey eyes + the message was very important for me when I painted her.

'It's Time to Catch Your Falling Star' [includes free easel]

"Uncertain Angel"

I painted this one after a period of uncertainty, I has so many ideas + plans + some of these had fallen through, and I was unsure of where I was heading. [You can read the whole story here]

Uncertain Angel is available for sale here. SOLD

I am ALWAYS happy to answer any questions you may have about any of the items I have in store. Please feel free to email me your questions, queries or custom orders.

Have a great week!

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☆ Sugar Sugar with Marieke Blokland [Life Book 2014]

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Week 5 - Sugar Sugar with Marieke Blokland

Oh. My. God - This was SUCH a fun lesson. Drawing my Candy Girl + painting her with the brightest colours I owned.

I love Marieke's style and her beautiful sense of fun. And this whole painting was fun!

I adore this page - one of my favourites so far.

Thanks so much Marieke!

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