Journey of a Still Life

And now for colour, building up the background and bringing out the silhouette shapes of the water jug and Pegasus.  It's just about there so I'm hoping that my client can get me a picture of it hung.  She says she has the exact spot for it.

Journey Of A Still Life - Part 2

My early influences at art school were Alberto Morrocco and my tutor James Morrison.  But back to the journey.  Pattern and colour are a big part of my client's life, also ceramics she had created as well as her partner's favourite item - Pegasus........  and so it continues to develop. Note to self : must try and take better pics as I go along!

Journey Of A Still Life

Always enjoyed working on large canvases so when I was asked do a commission of a still life using their favourite possessions it took me back to my early days at art college.  Once I had gathered all the references and drew up the composition, I decided to go with the natural colour of the canvas which is not how we were taught to begin a painting (normally the tutors would get us to lose the colour with a wash of a grey, darker tone) but it just felt right.  And so it began .........

'Panda : Food' Mixed Media Illustration

'Panda : Food' by redroadstudio

Working with mixed media and lovely hand made textured paper for my illustration.  Pandas have to be one of the loveliest creatures on the planet!

Dogs & Polka Dots Backpack

It's that time of year to be thinking ahead especially if you want a bespoke Christmas gift.  I've got the ideal gift for all the dog lovers out there and it's fun and sophisticated at the same time (well I think so).  You can find my drawstring bag on Redbubble.  And if you like the idea of a backpack as a gift, here's the top 10 best women's backpacks to consider. Happy shopping!

Greek Summer Throw Cushion

Throw Pillow : Greek Summer

I love the colours of Autumn but I think I'm a summer girl at heart.  Probably the long light days and getting up very early to sunlight.  The studio is so much better with natural light to work in.  When I painted my Greek Summer pattern I obviously had that season in my mind even using blues as the main colour and it's available in many forms on Redbubble.  What's you favourite season? Here's 14 reasons to enjoy summer

Strawberry Pattern in Grey

Decided to try my strawberry pattern in soft greys with touches of aqua. Still deciding ..........

Vintage Strawberry Pattern

Vintage Strawberry Pattern

Lovely surprise from my daughter! She turned up with my original gouache painted strawberries as wrapping paper for me and I love the way it shows the painting quality of my very vintage piece of work. So long ago!

Paris : City of Love

Paris City of Love Poster

Suddenly something becomes really popular like my Paris poster on zazzle and I don't know why. It's lovely to see people wanting to buy it and I just wonder if it's been highlighted somewhere. Must see if I can find out.

NEW GEOMETRIC PATTERN

A much calmer geometric creation in soft muted colours.  It's simply called 'geometric squares' and is the last in the series heading to 'zazzle'

Paris Shopping Trip Pattern

Following a shopping trip and break to Paris I took the drawings I'd been working on in my sketchbook - from designer shoes and bags to French cars from passport to sunglasses and created this fun kitsch conversational pattern.  Vive La Paris!  Another version made its way to Society6 in all manor of accessories and prints.

NEW GEOMETRIC PATTERN

This is moving in front of me!  Number four of my new geometric range and requiring me to take 2 tablets before I go giddy LOL!  Understandably called 'optical dots' and will be making its presence noted in 'zazzle' ASAP.

NEW GEOMETRIC PATTERN

Third in the series of five - 'navy octangle' and still enjoying the balance and repetition of creating a geometric pattern.  I'm sure there are quicker ways of creating them but I still use old school fine line pens, square paper and the obligatory ruler.  Soon to be seen in 'zazzle'

NEW GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

Geometric pattern nos 2 - 'modern ogee' and busy working the pattern on to new products so will be available soon on 'zazzle'

NEW GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

I'll be showing you some of my new geometric patterns which I don't often get the chance to work on so have enjoyed creating.  I'm also working with a specific colour palette to tie them together as a range.  Once I've finished them I'll be able to show you them on some new products.  This one is called 'zig zag lines'

Pillow Love : Treat Yourself

Personalise A Pillow on Zazzle

Is it time to treat yourself and your room to some new throw pillows - new designs now available including this personalised throw pillow below - make it your own by adding words, phrases or names.

No Bag Limit On Happiness : Tote Bags

Back & White Tote Bags on Redbubble
I've just heard the expression "there is no bag limit on happiness' and thought I'd use it to highlight some of my classic tote bags perfect for summer on Redbubble.

I've featured - Honey Bees,  Black & White Ikat and 'Old School' Tattoos 

new mermaid with tattoos t-shirt

mermaid on zazzle

My thought turned to summer when I was working on this alluring mermaid with the 'come hither' look.  Just wishing our summer here in Scotland would last longer than 2 days!  I've created this homage to old school tattoos for men and women so you can feel in a summer mood.  You can also choose your own t-shirt colour.

Throw Me A Pillow!!!

FULL RANGE HERE

Refresh, renew, revive your living space with some of my new throw pillows in gorgeous summer colours and featuring garden flowers and sharp geometric designs.

A Mass of Ferns : Woodland Walk

A mass of military style ferns - standing proud and straight ready to take on the day.  Really striking mix of textures on our woodland walk round Balbirnie.  Photos don't do it justice.  I will return with my better camera.  Such a good day with Liz!