Etsy Treasury 'Welcome to my Nightmare'

Welcome to my Nightmare, was the title of a new Treasury selection by Jen of Gypsymarestudios, I was lucky enough to be included, Thank You Jen.

Hunters Moon was Featured.

Treasury on Etsy

Danielle Barlow had a new treasury spot on Etsy. I was very grateful that she has included one of my purse mirrors along with an incredible selection of different artists works.
The treasury was entitled 'A Time of Magic'
This one has now exspired as these treasurys only last three days, but they are interesting to view, and there are lots!

Poppy goes Designer....

I had ordered two reversable fabric bandanas from our friends Velma Tracy, and Leo at ‘Designsbyone, on Etsy.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5407097
Today they came, Heres my Technical Director Modeling, check Poppy's Blog for more Pictures.
No, she doesn't mind wearing them in the least, she positively soaks up the extra attention from people who make a fuss of her.

Seven Not widely Known Facts

I pinched the text from Danielle text because she has explained it sowell, and I know she wont mind.
So, Heres goes, I will play the 'tagging game', as I have never done it before. I don't usually do the 'pass it on' stuff, but this seems harmless, and kind of interesting to read ! I was tagged by
http://daniellebarlowart.blogspot.com/
I gather that what I have to do is tell you 7 interesting (and little known) facts about myself, and tag 7 other bloggers.

1. I also have Romany gypsy in my ancient ancestory,way back on my maternal grandmother’s side all her family the ‘Harwoods’ were dark and raven haired. My Grandmother had green eyes and kept her jet black hair(no Grey) into her late 80’s, when she passed on.
2. I often dream about things that haven’t happened yet, or of people when they are ill, not always nice.
3. In my school days, when I stayed for school dinners(that were awful) I would swap my dinner for someone elses pudding/desert, and then go around again for seconds of pudding. No I was healthy and really skinny. One or twice in the year we had an awful cocoa pops chocolate covered puffed wheat slice with mint custard, I hated it. All the other kids loved it.
4. I won an award at school for the best results for the student in my year. I chose a book for my gift award, on ponies and showing, by Glenda Spooner, it was a great treat, as I love reading.
5. I still have my teddy from when I was 1year old, I went to pick him up the other day by his ear,(He doesnt Mind) I realised his ear was worn, I must have always done that since a child.He has a little lamb friend, I can remember chosing for my Christmas present, when I was a toddler, I was lifted up to see him on the top shelf of the toy shop. They are kept together, and I worry what will happen to them when I die.
6. I painted a leather biker jacket for one of my nephews, with a hellhound snarling out of a flaming circle, his choice. I think it was maybe an Iron maiden album cover. He was constantly being stopped in the streets by bikers wanted to know where he got it painted.
7. I used to think I came from outer space as a small child, I would lie awake in bed and ask them to come and take me home, as I didnt like it here.....

Well, there you have it! 7 rather random facts about me!
I now tag 4, a bit short I'm afraid, but there you go..

http://pamtanzeyartist.blogspot.com/,
http://shutterstarphoto.blogspot.com/,
http://kingofmicestudios.blogs pot.com/, http://sueskitchen.typepad.com/black_eyed_susans_kitchen/
and the rules say I now must let them know what I have done.

Whoa Sketchbook to Sale for Horse Charity

Jennifer MacNeill-Traylor is a member of a juried group of Ebay horse artists who started the Whoa Charity Sketchbook project earlier this year. Back in April, she asked for members to sign up and take turns to add original equine art to an 80 page blank book. She had members add work from here in Great Britian, to all over the States. Each artist was given up to 5 pages to sketch whatever they chose. Also click HERE to see the sketchbook blog. Pictures of all new art is added by Jen, to the site as soon as it is completed. Hopes are bouyant to have the book finished and on Ebay for sale around Christmas time.

Jen herself produces wonderful,rich artworks ,http://gypsymare.blogspot.com/and plaques with a Halloween ,fantasy twist, she also does a great line in Vanners.

Danielle http://daniellebarlowart.blogspot.com/The other UK artist on the project, is also an extremely talented artist with horse, fantasy, dartmoor,and crows amongst her varied pallette.

As Danielle states in her blog entry; "We are also looking into the possibility of having the sketchbook printed, so we can sell copies of it, although the costs are looking a little prohibitive at the moment. Any suggestions here are welcome"!

Poppy, Starts a Blog;Its a Dog's Life

Poppy long suffering technical assistant, recently promoted to Technical Director, Has taken it into her paws to start her own Blog, Poppy's; Its a Dog's Life. At the moment not much action in her Office, Looks like shes having one of those 'Power Naps'.

Oh, I see, Actually I've just been informed its not a nap, she was 'just resting her eyes'......

Season of Mists & Mellow Fruitfulness

I’ve spent a strange day today, I feel I haven’t accomplished much, which I know is nonsense, because I have; but when there is so much to do it always seems such a drop in the ocean.
I extricated my self from the computer made a cup of earl grey tea, and stood looking into the garden through reflectively sips. Its one of those glorious bright autumn days, chilly with beautiful sunshine. The summer geraniums are still soldiering on, happily ‘cocking a snoop’ at the winter chills, and tiny cyclamens are blooming in shady spots, sheltered against the tree and near the house. Winter is definitely on its way, but so far we have had no frost. Autumn promises to give us another taste of US New England tree colours after another unseasonable wet summer, good recompense I feel, as I am always so envious of the beautiful fall colours in the States.
I apologise to friends I should have written to, I hope you have come here and see I am still around, and thinking of you, and regrets to the art I should have made... but its been a strange day.

Autumn Term.

An Update on my mare, after the scare,see older posts; as you can see she is still happily pottering around,and enjoying herself fingers crossed.

The young children of the nearby small school and playschool were enchanted last year when I managed to find suitable rugs for her, in their school colours, she sported mauve gingham checks that matched their summer wear, and mauve warmer versions to match their winter sweatshirts, which they have found highly amusing. Because of her age many children have grown up always seeing her on place, quite a feat, and she is a well known celebrity, who is happy to stop and be petted by the tiniest of fans.

Large Magnets

Some new large Magnets now available on Etsy including

this Edwardian Vintage style Design.

Pastel Mixed Media Paintings

These are a few partials and closeups from some of my past mixed media works,originally in A4 format.

Click on Images to see more detail.

New Photographic Print, on an Etsy Treasury

The Photograph 'Rose Net', was choosen to star along with other artists in an Etsy Treasury called 'The Best Part of Waking Up!'
The whole Morning pick, was from Rochelle, at 'gallerydarrow'
Thank You Rochelle.

Unicorn Blue Dreams Backpack

100% Unbleached Cotton Canvas Rucksack/Backpack, drawstring quick release top, small zipped wallet/coin pocket, adjustable shoulder straps and top carry handle.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15777313

YBA Artists Awards

I finished listing, and sending the last entries into the YBA last night, They are a new Ebay Artists Group with fantastic ideas and organisation(see Previous Posts).
Some existing art was entered, and some new, about 50/50, now the deadline is passed, I will have to get back to boring housework, with hopefully some time for some more new new art and listings. Collectors as well as Artists will be able to vote, on selections from the art show entries, all work will be anonymous, the only criterias are listed in YBA info.
For Collectors, there will be many of your favourite Artists work too. This event has been well supported with over 800 enties, with many unusual categories too, which will make for interesting viewing, I cant wait to see them all.
Almost forgot 'White Rabbit', why you have to say it on the first of the month, I dont Know!

Whoa Sketchbook

The Whoa Sketchbook is back on track after a delay in proceedings, check out the new sketches, More new work should be appearing as the sketchbook picks up speed between the US artists listed on site.....
http://whoasketchbook.blogspot.com/

Sunrise Photograph

Taken very early Saturday morning.
I think this will have to be a Limited Edition Run in Artwolf's Etsy Shop