tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75123089516415911902011-08-06T18:12:22.803+01:00I♥artI am a Fine Artist and Creative Practitioner currently based in Birmingham, UKLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-22981145737537347132011-04-27T09:49:00.000+01:002011-04-27T09:49:41.465+01:00Etsy shopDue to a variety of commitments I have had my Etsy buttontastic shop closed. I have been working on a revamp and new stock so should be up and running soon! I'll keep you posted. Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-30752534356923396162011-04-27T09:43:00.000+01:002011-04-27T09:43:02.101+01:00Aboriginal inspired artworksAs part of the King Edward VI Handsworth School performing arts day I worked with four Year 7 classes to produce Aboriginal inspired x-ray drawings to form a backdrop for the performance of the Aboriginal dreamtime story 'how the birds got their song'.
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-359247058634740072011-04-27T09:36:00.001+01:002011-04-27T09:44:23.739+01:00Chuck Close workshopJust thought I'd update some of the workshops I've lead recently that have proved to be particularly successful. Below is the final outcome of 2 hours working with year 5 and 6 pupils to produce a portrait of Frida Kahlo inspired by Chuck Close.
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-39313021832173173002010-11-09T11:50:00.000Z2010-11-09T11:50:23.296ZNew jewellery items!It's been a while but after positive responses from the public at the Super Duper Craft Fair in the summer new items are soon to be on sale in my Etsy shop. Just in time for the festive season! Here are a few examples to whet your appetite....
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-30165925628161412782010-11-09T11:41:00.000Z2010-11-09T11:41:13.267ZWorkshop masterpiecesThought I'd put up some images of the work produced at various workshops I've been running this year. All the work is produced by Year 5 and 6 children.
Poly printing inspired by Birmingham landmarks....
Copper embossing....
Wet Felting....
Recycled Kites....
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-89531215775606208522010-05-25T17:07:00.000+01:002010-05-25T17:07:44.471+01:00The completed paintingBased on an earlier sketch in my blog here is the completed oil painting.
The black and white version...
The colour version with a purple gloss background
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-70456998564026670372010-05-25T16:53:00.000+01:002010-05-25T16:53:34.267+01:00Super Duper FairYee Ting Kuit and I will be selling our wares so if your in the neighborhood swing by!
Super Duper Fair18th July 2010Stanley Park, BlackpoolLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-90272535506971392472010-05-25T16:52:00.000+01:002010-05-25T16:52:07.036+01:00New Etsy shopHere's a link to my new online shop at Etsy where a range of colourful button delights can be purchased.
http://www.buttontastic.etsy.comLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-34039284746284112012010-02-13T09:49:00.001Z2010-05-25T17:05:56.131+01:00Another piece made recently: ceramic bead with flower button and blue vintage mother of pearl button on a sterling silver chain.
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-4910099559927215332010-02-12T09:23:00.001Z2010-05-25T17:07:56.104+01:00More updates on the button jewellery front
sunshine button brooch
Gentlemen's cufflinks
Love necklace with button charms
Birdie necklace with purple glass charm and bird charm
Enjoy!Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-58907695477026999612010-01-26T12:10:00.000Z2010-01-26T12:10:42.595ZJewellery update!
A new item that I've made recently; a lazer cut charm, sterling silver chain, love charm and button charm. Think I'll be making more like this....
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-33275988411816315342010-01-14T09:59:00.001Z2010-05-25T17:09:11.177+01:00Big Draw at Compton VerneySo I've finally got round to putting on some images of the Big Draw I did at Compton Verney! It was a lovely day and brilliant that the kids who visited were really into it.
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-24992526688290330202010-01-12T14:27:00.000Z2010-01-12T14:27:17.031ZPortraiture drawingsI've started working on some sketches for portraits with the intention of developing into paintings. Fingers crossed that I haven't lost my painting mojo!
Self Portraits
Rich
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-17338106301196818582010-01-12T14:16:00.001Z2010-01-12T14:18:25.667ZButton Accessories-new creations!
So here are some more recycled button creations from recent months. I've been trying out some new designs and don't forget these button accessories are available to buy via my online shop: http://buttontastic.bigcartel.com Enjoy!
Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-75069304218158414472009-09-28T15:39:00.000+01:002009-09-28T15:39:54.881+01:00I'm going to be the lead artist at Compton Verney Gallery's Big Draw Event. The theme is the Power of Ten, exploring scale and linked to the lovely Artist Studio exhibition that opened recently. If your in the area you should come by and join in!Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-6686061744220630422009-02-05T08:31:00.002Z2009-09-28T15:37:22.917+01:00These are some examples of poly printing and screen printing.Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-80551652204648324052009-02-03T16:47:00.000Z2009-02-03T16:50:38.472ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-51345086805450977622009-02-03T15:41:00.001Z2009-02-05T08:30:33.821ZBelow are some examples of my portraiture drawings. The ones of backs of heads are about 7ft high by 5 ft wide, so pretty large! Lisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-36778086953294413562009-02-03T11:41:00.000Z2009-02-03T11:43:26.361ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-70875196924168780512009-02-03T11:40:00.001Z2009-02-03T11:40:54.803ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-37915056095614371172009-02-03T11:39:00.000Z2009-02-03T11:40:05.817ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-89700898069020478042009-02-03T11:34:00.001Z2009-02-03T11:36:14.166ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512308951641591190.post-12911348757292280392009-02-03T11:32:00.003Z2009-02-03T11:34:45.455ZLisa-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06711175506645355223noreply@blogger.com