tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24108532928716928842024-03-13T19:12:07.933+00:00The Little Cloth RabbitEmma Talbot. Mixed media artist and maker. My blog follows my journey of setting up my very own creative company.The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-2599370139360499692017-09-12T09:45:00.002+01:002017-09-27T10:46:27.566+01:00Partnering With Mouse + MagpieI am so excited to announce my partnership with <a href="https://www.mouseandmagpie.com/collections/emma-talbot" target="_blank">Mouse + Magpie</a>. My designs are now available on a collection of home furnishings made especially for little people. š<br />
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Please click <a href="https://www.mouseandmagpie.com/collections/emma-talbot" target="_blank">here</a> for the <a href="https://www.mouseandmagpie.com/collections/emma-talbot" target="_blank">Mouse + Magpie</a> website.<br />
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-34396395624090044242017-09-11T23:57:00.001+01:002017-09-27T10:45:19.181+01:00New Stockist!I have some exciting news! <a href="https://www.alittlebirdtoldmegallery.com/" target="_blank">A Little Bird Told Me Gallery</a> is now stocking my work! I'm so thrilled to be a part of Melanie's beautiful gallery. You can visit the gallery online <a href="https://www.alittlebirdtoldmegallery.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-67336358189056750612017-09-11T23:47:00.002+01:002017-09-12T09:50:43.382+01:00Happy Farm. W.I.P : - )<br />
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I'm so excited to be doing my first <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/fairs/london-2016-holiday" target="_blank">Christmas Fair </a>this year. It's this weekend at the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/fairs/london-2016-holiday" target="_blank">Old Truman Brewery</a> 11am-6pm. I've been visiting this fair for years & it never disappoints, so I'm thrilled to be included this year. Come say hi if you're going!The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-3059865434531437602015-11-14T10:56:00.002+00:002015-11-14T10:57:11.897+00:00Not On The High Street Fabulous Christmas Finds<div style="text-align: center;">
More Not On the High Street <a href="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/fabulous-finds-on-notonthehighstreet-com/" target="_blank">fabulous finds</a> today! Click <a href="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/fabulous-finds-on-notonthehighstreet-com/" target="_blank">here</a> to see more & support small businesses this Christmas : -)</div>
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-44359806634509687472015-11-13T12:15:00.001+00:002015-11-13T12:16:59.286+00:00Hidden Gems On Notonthehighstreet.com<span style="color: #6d5f6f; font-family: roboto, 'open sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">My friend </span><a href="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/category/blog/" style="font-family: roboto, 'open sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">Gabriella Buckingham</a><span style="color: #6d5f6f; font-family: roboto, 'open sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"> & shop owner of </span><a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/moobaacluck" style="font-family: roboto, 'open sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">MooBaaCluck</a><span style="color: #6d5f6f; font-family: roboto, 'open sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"> has started blogging about the hidden gems on Not On The Highstreet. If you would like to support small creative businesses this Christmas, take a look at her post below!</span><br />
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Gorgeous vintage style tags from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/cherrypielane/product/retro-style-festive-deer-christmas-gift-tags" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Cherry Pie Lane</a> Arenāt those tags adorable?</div>
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The beautiful Winter Notonthehighstreet brochures are flying through letterboxes all over the country this week and for a while now thereās been a curated policy with stylish gifts in handy sections on<a href="http://http//www.notonthehighstreet.com" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Notonthehighstreet.com</a> : if you are in a hurry the brochure and curated areas are really handy but many, many wonderful things go unseen ā¦ these are hidden gems! I want to show you fabulous things that the makers themselves have put forward to me that do not feature in the brochures or curated categories.</div>
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Iāve been a Notonthehighstreet seller since 2009 and every year I think it would be great if there were a āFabulous Findsā or āHidden Gemsā curation so Iām doing something about it this year! Iāll be posting daily until the end of November showing off lots of unique finds; depending on whether I have lots of partners contacting me I may be looking through a lot of pages to discover things that Iāve never seen before and hope you will like too.</div>
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Make a cup of tea and take time to browse and click on something that takes your eye hereā¦ then discover more about each maker by clicking on their shop name in blue ā this will take you to their storefront.. where you can read all about what makes them tick and read customer comments and view every single wonderful thing they make if that takes your fancy.</div>
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Beautifully hand sewn and embroidered note book by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/pipany/product/personalised-journal-notebook" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Pipany</a></div>
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Arenāt these wonderful golden letters just gorgeousā¦ Vintage shop letter by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/bonnieandbell/product/vintage-shop-letter-r" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Bonnie and Bell</a></div>
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A different sort of letter altogether .. a warm, squishy crocheted one by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/theletterloft/product/crochet-alphabet-letter-cushions" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Letter Loft</a></div>
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Handmade coffee lip balm by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/theokiesoapysoapshop/product/morning-coffee-handmade-lip-balm" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Okie Soapy Soap Shop</a> (trying saying that out loud!))</div>
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A cute reindeer for a personalised first Christmas card by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/littleclothrabbit/product/reindeer-first-christmas-card-or-choose-your-wording" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Little Cloth Rabbit</a></div>
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A fun, clever print by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/aisforalphabet/product/personalised-family-print-drinks" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">A is For Alphabet</a></div>
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Our first Christmas together wooden heart decoration and card by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/moobaacluck/product/personalised-first-christmas-card-for-a-couple" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Moobaacluck</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/original_boom-pow-wow-dog-collar.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="original_boom-pow-wow-dog-collar" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-839" src="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/original_boom-pow-wow-dog-collar.jpg" height="900" style="border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.857143rem auto; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;" width="900" /></a></div>
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One for you dog loving comic fans! by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ruffhoundoutfitters/product/boom-pow-wow-dog-collar" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Ruff Hound Outfitters</a></div>
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And something lovely for a human to wearā¦</div>
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Newlyn Fish Scarf by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/louisebrainwood/product/newlyn-fish-scarf" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Louise Brainwood</a></div>
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What teenage daughter wouldnāt love this by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/squiffyprint/product/personalised-stripy-accessory-pouch" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Squiffy Print</a></div>
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What might your son or daughter do with one of these for Christmasā¦ they just might share do you think?</div>
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<a href="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/original_personalised-christmas-shortbread-mix-with-cutter.jpg" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="original_personalised-christmas-shortbread-mix-with-cutter" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-835" src="http://www.gabriellabuckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/original_personalised-christmas-shortbread-mix-with-cutter.jpg" height="860" style="border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0.857143rem auto; max-width: 100%; opacity: 1; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out; vertical-align: baseline;" width="860" /></a>Rich Shortbread Mix in a personalised pack with a star cutter by <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/katiebakes/product/personalised-christmas-shortbread-mix-with-cutter" style="border: 0px; color: #9f9f9f; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Katie Bakes</a></div>
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If you buy anything from these sellers thank you so much ā feel good ā youāve just made a maker very happy! At this time of year designers who hand make have invested in materials and in some cases staff so that they can start making nowā¦and with the warm weather people are less inclined to think about Christmas. Thank you for looking.</div>
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Please share this blog to help independent makers be seen ā thanks so much.</div>
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Hello everyone<span class="fbPhotoSnowliftVideoTitle" style="display: block; margin-top: 15px;">I'm so excited that <a href="http://communitythrive.com/festive-soul-food" target="_blank">Festive Soul Food</a> officially starts tomorrow!! Whoop! Whoop! And I have a lovely <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">f</span><span style="color: #a64d79;">r</span><span style="color: #e69138;">e</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">e</span><span style="color: #a64d79;">b</span><span style="color: #e69138;">i</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">e</span></span> to share with you today. One of the Head Chefs at Soul Food- Mystele has filmed a free art class for everyone- regardless of if you're taking the class. Here's the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mystelepaint/videos/886813571406527/" target="_blank">link</a> to all the information you need to watch the free class (trust me- it's a good one ;)).</span><span class="fbPhotoSnowliftVideoTitle" style="display: block; margin-top: 15px;">And here's the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CommunityThriveArt/videos/427616327363466/" target="_blank">link</a> to our lovely Soul Food class introduction video. Enjoy the free class & I hope to see you in the class room, it's going to be so much fun. Wish me luck!</span>The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-80701834497084174592015-07-06T20:59:00.002+01:002015-07-06T21:05:44.455+01:00I'm Teaching on Festive Soul Food 2015!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello all, I have an exciting announcement today! I am absolutely thrilled to say that I'm one of the Sous-Chefs teaching on <a href="http://communitythrive.com/festive-soul-food" target="_blank">Festive Soul Food 2015</a>. Whoop! Whoop! Thank you so much to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mystelepaint?fref=ts" target="_blank">Mystele</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smallislandgirl?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Jeanette</a> & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SparrowsJourney" target="_blank">Heather</a> for having me. <br />
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Along with 9 other Sous-Chefs & the three Head Chefs above I will be teaching an art class online. It will be so exciting to learn from & watch a variety of artists at work- I always find it fascinating to see another artist's processes don't you? All the information you will need to sign up is <a href="http://communitythrive.com/festive-soul-food" target="_blank">here</a> or paste this in your browser and head to the Festive Soul Food page:<br />
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Registration opens <span style="color: #3d85c6;">August 1st</span>!<br />
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In celebration, I'm holding a <span style="color: #a64d79;">giveaway</span> here at my blog for one free spot on <a href="http://communitythrive.com/festive-soul-food" target="_blank">Festive Soul Food</a>. To enter just share this post with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc & leave me a comment below to say where you shared it. <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Giveaway ends on Sunday 12th July</span> at midnight but enter now just in case you forget : -)<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Which creative medium would you love to pursue but havenāt yet?</span><br />
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This is the first interview I've ever recorded of myself (eeeeeeeekkkk!), so if I seem a little nervous that's why!! Hope you like it & that you will join us on this festive art journey.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Hello all. Excited to say that I have an interview up at </span><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FPrinted.com%2F&h=AAQFkgSJh&enc=AZPSmQfi1aJsnmJTcseRHIDYzWeJOnTl88QI8K5t8A76J4L0aQurLNhUVs5Sqb-4ulJSfDCTtNJD5H1foOQGKG0T0CHWvFT4GP7rDERuX2DtMD1b2dsVq14ai3pcp3mYCMysayxhpGSW31hiuhL6r6i6ljkbLsh7uuobqJFut1pKp-BK_ZXwkq-B4WYW_RIEfxRh2Y7v3T3mSmAHS48JXTCx&s=1" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Printed.com.</a><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><a href="https://www.printed.com/blog/how-to-balance-creativity-business-and-family-life" target="_blank">Click here</a><span style="text-align: start;"> if you would like to find out how I juggle business life & mummy life!</span></div>
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-58467727910417097422015-05-05T12:46:00.000+01:002015-05-11T13:40:16.592+01:00My interview with the Card & Gift NetworkHello there friends. Hope you are having a good week.<br />
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I'm delighted to say that the Card & Gift Network have interviewed me for their 'Behind The Design' feature today. Do take a peek if you're interested in my daily life as an artist & all the juggling that entails! Click <a href="http://www.cardandgiftnetwork.com/2015/05/behind-the-design-the-little-brown-rabbit.html" target="_blank">here</a> & head to their <a href="http://www.cardandgiftnetwork.com/2015/05/behind-the-design-the-little-brown-rabbit.html" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br />
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Today I am very excited to be able to post my second artist interview of 2015.</div>
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I first saw this artist's work on Not On The High Street & I've been captivated ever since. I find her paintings mesmerising, there is so much movement in them- I see waves of water, gentle explosions & shooting stars in night skies. There's something tremendously soothing about her paintings, I just find them utterly delightful.</div>
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This lady is also a mama, so it was great to get another conversation going on life as an artist & mother & all the juggling that entails! I want to inspire all mothers out there to keep going for your dreams- it can be done!</div>
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So do grab yourself a cuppa, sit in your comfiest chair & enjoy my next interview with the very talented abstract painter Georgina Vinsun.</div>
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P.S She is an AMAZING knitter too!!</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hi Georgie, can you tell us a bit about yourself & how long you've
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Hello! Iām a graduate of Loughborough University (2005 ā Fine Art), an avid knitter, a mum of two small boys and a real homebody. Iāve been painting professionally for a few years now, although it took a while to get to a point where I could support myself so I had a full-time job alongside my practice for a number of years. I always worked on my paintings in the evenings, a method of working I still use today due to the children!</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">When starting a new piece of work, staring at a blank canvas can be
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I like coverage, so I prefer to work with loose sloppy mixtures of paint to start with and to completely cover the canvas. I feel more comfortable with a covered canvas & work up the entire piece in layers.</div>
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I like a change from time to time but I always go back to Sennelierās dry pigments which I mix up myself grotbag-style in old plastic pots. Iām a very āwhateverā worker so I use all sorts of scraps to mix & store my paints in/on, I also never really use a proper palette, I just use whatever comes to hand at the time, my table, the supports for my current canvas, scraps of wood...<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Like myself you are a mother and someone who is self-employed. We have
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I donāt really do much in the way of painting during the day, occasionally Iāll touch up some edges while the baby takes a nap and Iāll do small snippets of admin during nap time too. My eldest started nursery in September, so I get a couple of hours to myself every afternoon depending on the babyās nap schedule. I use that time for myself and for wrapping paintings ready to post.<br />
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I have a number of little rules because I like/need a tidy house (it calms me!) so I rarely go up or downstairs empty-handed, I do housework in quick bursts all day, often Iāll cook or prep our tea in the afternoon so itās ready and I donāt have to rush about in the late afternoon. I think organisation helps (and Iām not naturally organised, I have to work at it).<br />
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I paint in the evenings, the same way I used to when I was working full time. Luckily for me I work well in short bursts so this set-up suits me although I do look forward to the future a little bit, just to a time when I can paint in the daytime and structure my days a bit more and I can do more knitting/reading/gardening... Iām reluctant to wish my boysā childhood away however, so I make sure Iām content with NOW.</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Are there any words of encouragement you would like to give
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You have got to take a break and allow yourself to feel no guilt for taking a break. Breaks are incredibly important, even if you feel youāve hardly done anything creative of late, or if you feel as though youāre treading water and everyone else in the world is making amazing things and youāre not doing anything. <br />
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I canāt work if Iām really tired from the boys/housework/admin, so I just shut the door on it and veg out in front of the TV or have a long hot bath with a book to read. Itās definitely a balancing act, so for myself personally, I find I need to make time for my other interests (knitting...) otherwise I canāt settle properly in the studio. Oh, and if youāre able to get a good nightās sleep then do it!<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">For anyone just starting out, what did you find was the best way to get
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Good question! I started on one online gallery (back in 2005) and once Iād sorted out a place to live post-uni and all the other things (access to my other halfās laptop!) I started researching. Researching helped me no end in the beginning and I think those starting out now have even more to go at. I found artists whose work I felt a connection with and who were determined, hardworking individuals and I looked at how theyād got to where they were. <br />
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I entered so many art competitions when I started out, it was such a horrible waste of money! Iām not sure Iād advise art competitions to everyone, I think they suit certain artists and not others. <br />
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In terms of social media, I love Instagram, itās great for visual artists but I find that actual buyers find me on selling sites rather than anywhere social-media-y! I tried Facebook but I hated it, itās so grotty and old fashioned, I found Twitter useless too, and donāt get me started on LinkedIn! But thatās me and for you those platforms may work really well. I say, choose one or two and do them really well otherwise you risk spreading yourself too thin.<br />
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I find sites like Saatchi Art and Art Finder really useful & sell pieces through them and find additional buyers, people who wish to commission me and interest from other platforms (Not on the High Street found me on Saatchi Art). Often the selling sites donāt cost anything to try out and you can always delete the ones which donāt work, believe me Iāve tried a LOT of selling sites.</div>
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Oh, so many! I love Geoff Diego Litherland, Susie Hamilton and Clare Price. I like clever arty art and always used to wish to be a clever gallery-type artist with a degree from the RCA. Iāve got over that weird ambition (it doesnāt come naturally to me) and have settled down into who I really am as an artist over the last few years and feel much happier for it.</div>
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Thanks so, so much for taking part Georgie. Please tell us where we can connect with you.<br />
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website: <a href="http://www.georgiepaint.com/" target="_blank">GeorgiePaint</a><br />
blog: <a href="http://georgievinsun.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">georgievinsun</a><br />
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This artist's work really captures & celebrates the vibrancy & beauty of nature -a beauty that we get all get to share & enjoy for free! A beauty that we should all be doing our upmost to preserve & protect & I think this message comes across wonderfully through Tiffany's exquisite work.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hi Tiffany, can you tell us a bit about yourself/your background & how long you've been painting professionally for?</span></div>
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I have two types of painting careers. For fifteen years I worked as mural artist and designer. Most of my work involved painting murals or paint effects which were used in commercial venues, TV stage backdrops, special event theming and private homes plus a visual retail merchandiser in between all of the above. I accidentally found myself painting murals after completing a graphic design course. I always wanted to be an illustrator but instead I found myself painting and being part of large scale projects which involved following the requirements of what a client would like. This type of work took its toll physically on my body and I also found that I was not creating what was in my heart and soul as it was always what a client would require. I needed to make a clean break away so I left Melbourne to pursue a small fashion retail business which I owned with two other friends in Byron Bay. After two years I sold out of the business as I felt my creative soul was calling again. Without even realising it the natural habitats of this area were starting to awaken my new journey as an artist.<br />
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Once I sold my business I had a massive empty void so I began painting just for myself as a hobby and I had no clue of what type of artist or subject matter was my interest. I took some life drawing classes and dabbled in creating a painting style which broke away from my old habits of painting a mural. I needed to go back to my raw style of drawing and art that I had way before I embarked on formal training. In other words I needed to get messy, not follow rules and just loosen up again. I had no interest in being judged or doing what was in or out of art fashion. I just did what ever came naturally. Then one day I painted a piece titled 'Cranefly' (see below). I painted something which spoke about the environment and yet what came out was a painting of wetlands but on a deeper level I felt like I had found a voice to express my personal beliefs about how humans relate to nature. Next door to my home were wetlands and I had no idea that the environment was speaking to me and seeping into my subconscious ( if that makes sense). This painting cracked open my style of cutting in shapes and scraping lines into the paint work.</div>
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I use acrylic paint as this dries fast and I can move on into the next layer quickly. I am an impatient person so the style I use is one I have also created to suit my energy. I have always used paints like interior house paints in my old profession and now I use something similar which contain no toxic chemicals as I also get sick from some products. Some times I use a faux gold or silver leaf on my work and eventually I hope to explore mixing in pastels and ink.<br />
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Depending where you live can make or break how much you are seen. In my situation being a beach side tourist town I felt I needed to connect with galleries Australia wide by showing them my work in person so I decided to invest in my art by booking a stand at an art fair in Melbourne. 'The Affordable Art fair' gave me the platform to introduce myself to many galleries who approached me at my display stand.</div>
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Also having a great website that is modern and clearly shows your work is important but the confidence comes from finding ways for galleries to meet you and identify with your style. I am an artist which suits the affordable art market and I don't pretend to try and be in the upper end of the art world. Too many people think success as an artist is at this higher end. It is important to be realistic with your style and capabilities. There are galleries which compliment different art styles and once you know who they are and there client base then approach them or submit work. If you get turned down by a gallery it may be because your art is not suiting their gallery. </div>
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I also only choose to be with galleries who are nice people to work with and have integrity for the artist. I am not interested in galleries which take a long time to pay you or do not put effort in to promoting you. I wont put up with arrogance and if a gallery says you need them more then they need you then I am usually not interested. I dislike how some galleries play with an artists financial vulnerability. Many artists do not have a business head but it is still important not let galleries take advantage of you. It is a 50/50 business relationship.</div>
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I love lots of art- illustrative styles. I really love Olaf Hajek, Jennifer Davis, Del Kathryn Barton. Also I love indigenous art and enjoy finding images of primitive paintings.</div>
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website: <span class="s4"><a href="http://www.artbytiffany.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany Calder Kingston</a></span><br />
facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Tiffany-Calder-Kingston/213678098722087" target="_blank">Art By Tiffany Calder Kingston</a><br />
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-31398159486331064482015-01-09T13:35:00.000+00:002015-01-11T21:58:33.918+00:00There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. First Art Journalling of 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm taking an e-course with <a href="http://www.timssally.bigcartel.com/product/primitive-portraits-3-online-class" target="_blank">Mindy Lacefield</a> at the mo. & this piece is the first design I have painted on week one of her class. I haven't painted a bunny for so long I was getting withdrawal symptoms! </div>
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-44461791995426687612015-01-07T13:38:00.000+00:002015-01-07T13:39:51.191+00:00The new Print & Pattern Geometric Book!Happy New Year to you all! I do hope you had a lovely holiday & that so far 2015 has brought you joy :)<br />
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It was looking ropey for me personally but I'm pleased to say things have turned out as best as they could have & 2015 has actually started off amazingly well. I have some very exciting news to share. I'm thrilled to say that my work was chosen to be part of the new <a href="http://printpattern.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/print-pattern-geometric.html" target="_blank">Print & Pattern</a> book. It's titled <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780674147/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1780674147&linkCode=as2&tag=printpatte-21" target="_blank">Print & Pattern Geometric</a> & I'm honoured to be able to show my work alongside extremely talented designers that I have admired for many years. Yay! I get to tick something off my bucket list!<br />
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<br />The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-2687255400665369152014-12-03T15:22:00.000+00:002015-01-11T22:37:09.651+00:00Artist Interview With Danielle DanielMy next interview is with a lady who is so inspiring to me. I felt a connection with her art, words & humour as soon as I discovered her online. The characters she paints have so much personality, interest & soul- I would so love to be able to jump into her paintings & talk to her characters!<br />
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Danielle Daniel speaks from her heart, is true to herself & encourages us all to trust in our inner wisdom & follow our hearts.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hi Danielle, can you tell us a bit about yourself & how long you've been painting & illustrating professionally for?</span><br />
I started painting on canvas for the first-time in January of 2010. Before that, I had dabbled for one week in watercolour. And before that, I was an elementary school teacher for six years.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">When & how in that journey did you discover Mixed Media?</span><br />
Mixed Media found me at a time when I needed it the most. I was finally ready to rediscover JOY again. My husband Steve had had a serious parachuting accident in 2005 that rendered him paraplegic. Five years later, I realized that both my husband and son were thriving in their new environments while I was still struggling to find my way. One thing led to another. I bought a Somerset Studio magazine; I started visiting the artistsā blogs and ended up signing up for my first mixed media workshop in San Jose, California. Presto! I didnāt stop painting. I couldnāt. It was EXACTLY what I needed to help me move on at the time. The process of creating new things allowed me to move forward in my life and get excited again about the future.</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">When starting a new piece of work, staring at a blank canvas or piece of paper can be daunting. What is your favourite method you use to create your backgrounds for your paintings?</span><br />
I usually cover the whole background with various new and vintage papers. Then I start to add the paint. White first, with my brayer, then a multitude of colors, using a variety of paintbrushes and tools. I also love to use paint markers and oil pastels. I complete the background with stamps and words cut out from vintage books.</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Like myself you are a mother and someone who is self-employed. We have to wear many hats & take on many roles! It's a juggling act & most of the time I struggle to fit in anything creative into my day! Can you give us any tips on how you organise your days to ensure you have time to create & what percentage of your time is 'creative time' during the week versus everything else?</span><br />
Hmm, this varies depending on what projects I have going on, but you are so right, being a mama changes everything. I used to get down on myself when I saw how much so and so would create in a week and compare myself to their output. But I stopped doing that. While being a mom is my first priority, that doesnāt mean I put my art career on the backburner. Never.<br />
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Iām a REALLY early riser: 5am. When I was working on my memoir it was more like 4:30am. I also go to bed early. Iām not one of those people who can get away with five hours of sleep. Itās all about prioritizing, everyday. I rarely meet people for lunch and coffee during the workday, because Iām working. An hour in town turns into half a day and then your whole day is pooched. Every few weeks, I will schedule some time to get together with a friend. I take my work seriously.<br />
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When I first started my art business, I was creating 80% of the time while doing admin and other ābusinessyā stuff 20%. Now that has totally flipped over. I would say I create 25% of the time and do admin 75%. However, if I have a specific deadline looming, I just get it done. I leave the dishes in the sink and the laundry can wait another day too. I work from the (dark) early morning until 2pm everyday. At 2pm is when I throw the laundry in, do the dishes and think about what Iām making for supper. Once my son arrives home from school, itās supper, homework and basketball dutiesā¦ I usually donāt do any business/art work at night. I try not to answer emails until the morning. Itās important to have boundaries when you work from home. But it takes time to figure out what schedule works for you.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Are there any words of encouragement you would like to give to creative Mummies out there who are feeling run down & frustrated creatively. In other words when you are tired and don't have much time spare, how do you keep yourself ticking over creatively?</span><br />
I like to surround myself with inspiration. Either with images tacked onto my bulletin board or a magazine that I look over while Iām having lunch. I also always keep a notebook in my purse and if I have to wait for more than five minutes for anything (for ex. an appointment or a meeting) I take it out and start writing or drawing. <br />
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If you can do ONE small thing for your art business everyday, then you are moving forward. Sometimes itās as small as sending an email. Itās the BIG PICTURE we must remember. Nobody gets anywhere good overnight. Just keep swimmingā¦<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">For anyone trying to turn their creative passion into their career, it can be very daunting. With the internet, it's way too easy to compare ourselves to others which can leave us feeling very depleted & insecure. Most of us will have these thoughts & emotions at some point on our paths. How did/do you overcome any negative thinking about your career as an artist?</span><br />
I struggle with this every second day. Sometimes I go from āIām a freakin Rock Star to I totally suck and hate everything I makeāā all in the same hour. I donāt think this will ever change for me because Iām always trying to grow and push forward which means Iām constantly putting myself in uncomfortable situations. I NEED to grow, therefore, I always feel like a newbie. For me, this is the most difficult part about being an artist. Iām in a constant state of vulnerability. But the alternative of not doing it is not possible for me either. So, I just keep on trucking. Iām not going to lie. Itās a struggle to live a creative life. Itās crucial to have at least ONE TRUE FRIEND and/or PARTNER who can help you see who you really are during these times of insecurity. I also go on social networking/blog fasts. This helps too. In the silence you hear the loudest truths.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7;">For anyone just starting out in their career what do you think is the best way to get your work out there & seen? For example, an Illustration Agent? Approaching possible clients with your portfolio? Facebook? Instagram? Blog? Website? Or a combination of all?</span><br />
The best way to get your work out there and be seen is to BE YOURSELF. Donāt try to be someone else. Donāt copy their style; they will always do it better than you because itās theirs. Find your own. Do the work, do the work, do the work and you will find your voice. Trust your intuition. Take chances. Forget about the agent. Do good work and they will find you. And yes to sharing. Share it on Instagram and Facebook. When you are able and ready, invest in a professional website. When you blog, just tell the truth about whatever you are talking about. Be real. Be you. Who cares what everyone else is talking about, writing about, painting on their canvases. Listen to your own voice. You already have everything you need inside yourself. You know what you need to do. Show the world what you are made of and shine on. I am cheering you on all the way!<br />
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-85807457062687734162014-11-14T12:08:00.000+00:002014-11-14T12:15:16.404+00:00Alan Watts: What do you desire, what makes you itch?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Letās suppose, I do this often in vocational guidance of students, they come to me and say, well, "weāre getting out of college and we have the faintest idea what we want to do". So I always ask the question, "what would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?"</div>
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-65540929742862331092014-11-06T20:04:00.000+00:002014-11-06T20:09:58.385+00:00Artist Interview With Nathaniel MatherHello everyone, hope you are all having a wonderful week?<br />
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I greatly admire this man's work & his wisdom. When I first saw one of his paintings, I literally got goose bumps & my heart soared- ever had that reaction to art? I think I then lost a good part of my day (when I should have been working) researching his work & trying to find out more about him & his art. I love that when I look at his paintings, they tell me stories about adventure & forgotten lands......</div>
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Please enjoy my artist interview with <a href="http://nathanielmather.com/" target="_blank">Nathaniel Mather</a>.<br />
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Growing up in Los Angeles, California, I didnāt dream of becoming an artist, my passion was music. I started playing drums at age seven and by the time I was sixteen I was playing professionally. In my mid twenties I began to long for a more independent artistic expression and I took up painting.</div>
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New paintings originate from my journal, capturing ideas, feelings and moments during the week that I am experiencing. I like to illustrate concepts and emotions, ideas and struggles; my work is very personal in its imagery and message.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">For anyone trying to turn their creative passion into their career it can be very daunting & intimidating. Can you tell us how you overcame any negative thinking (if you had any) about your career as an artist?</span></div>
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I understand how difficult it is to develop a career in the arts. First you need to become proficient with you craft, then you need to be willing and able to expose your inner self with your art, next you develop your own voice and style, then you need someone to connect with your work, then maybe that someone has enough money to buy your work, next you need a platform to show your work so more people can connect with it. All the while you need money to pay the rent.<br />
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God made me unique, gifted me with talent and is deeply involved in my journey.<br />
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Everyone has negative thoughts and doubts about their art. Itās very normal to creative souls. Use your conflict to deepen you art.<br />
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Find people to share your struggles and joys. Develop a support group, a safe place where you can process and grow.<br />
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My worth is not related to my art.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">For anyone just starting out in their career what do you think is the best way to get your work out there & seen? For example, an Illustration or Art Agent? Approaching possible clients with your portfolio? A website? Or a combination of all?</span></div>
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For Fine Artists, developing gallery representation is difficult and time consuming. Research galleries that show your style, find out if they are taking artist submissions and send your work to as many as you can. I have found that most of my galleries relationships have developed by referral or other artist recommendations to the gallery owners.</div>
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In America there dozens of art festivals, where an artist sets up a booth outside on the street and sells their work. These festivals can be a great way to get feedback on your work and develop connections to other selling avenues.<br />
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I am inspired both with visual art and music. Living in Nashville TN, I have the privilege to meet and experience great musicians and music. I am working on a project for a band called āDogs of Peaceā. One of the players is Gordon Kennedy; I really love his writing and guitar style.<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.nathanielmather.com/">www.nathanielmather.com</a><br />
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Adore this girl!</div>
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Everything (within reason) is in my control, trying not to forget this...</div>
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I'm somewhat relieved to say that I'm slowly getting into a new routine which is working better with my daughter's new school hours. Still revising it, but getting there & today I've been able to get creative which has definitely nourished my soul- I needed it! Here are some sneak peeks.</div>
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I've also finished this painting. If you would like to see more of it click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/207884796/original-painting-mixed-media-painting?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">here</a> </div>
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I have prints available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/207891600/art-prints-for-children-mixed-media?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">too</a></div>
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The Little Cloth Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06026406851544217720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410853292871692884.post-79134415670266385822014-10-10T12:51:00.000+01:002014-11-06T10:51:43.730+00:00Artist Interview with Linden EllerHappy Friday everyone!<br />
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I'm super excited today to share my next <a href="http://www.lindeneller.com/" target="_blank">artist</a> interview with you all. I find this lady's work mesmerising, intriguing, subtle & beautiful. Each collage seems to tell it's own story & never fails to get my imagination whirling. Please enjoy & share to inspire others too : -)<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Hi Linden, can you tell us a bit about yourself/your background & how long you've been painting & illustrating for?</span></div>
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I spent my childhood in Arizona, studied in California, and have been moving around ever since - spending small seasons in Rhode Island and Maine in the States, rural England, Europe, India, Southeast Asia, and currently, Australia. I really enjoy and support things from the old world - analog photography, writing letters, homemade anything. I also like picnics a lot.<br />
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I began drawing when I was a kid and picked it up again in my teenage years, mainly using charcoal. I began painting and illustrating a little over ten years ago, when I was 19.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">When & how in that journey did you discover Mixed Media?</span></div>
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I started playing around with mixed media in my first art class at university, 2-D design. Someone introduced me to matte medium and I sort of never looked back. I don't ever remember "choosing" mixed media, though. I guess I just stayed curious about it, and it always seemed infinite in terms of growth. <br />
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I started out using the process of collage purely as an emotional exercise, and would build up layers indifferently beneath a more polished painted illustration on top. But in the last few years I've slowly tried to give collage a more dominant role, allowing me to focus on things like abstraction, subtlety, and composition.<br />
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Tracing paper is magic to me right now. But I think that's because I'm temporarily only working with paper. It's what I use instead of paint to make things faint and distant. Copic markers are lovely, and I've always been particularly fond of the white china marker, as well as the plain old fashioned pencil. <br />
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It won't happen quickly, turning it all into a career - and in the meantime, just make what you need to make, and don't apologize for it. The rest of all that icky negativity like constantly comparing yourself to other (more successful) artists or doubting your ability is just something you eventually get tired of feeling and fades over time. I think confidence is probably the most necessary and challenging attribute to obtain as a working artist in society. <br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">WEBSITE:</span> <a href="http://lindeneller.com/" target="_blank">lindeneller.com</a> </div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">FACEBOOK:</span> <a href="http://facebook.com/lindeneller" target="_blank">facebook.com/lindeneller</a> </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">TUMBLR:</span> <a href="http://lindeneller.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">lindeneller.tumblr.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">INSTAGRAM:</span> <a href="http://instagram.com/lindowly" target="_blank">instagram.com/lindowly</a></div>
<span style="color: #a64d79;">ETSY:</span> <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/lindeneller" target="_blank">etsy.com/shop/lindeneller</a><br />
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