Etsy went to sleep...

I hope it wakes up soon! In the mean time: http://etsynews.com/ has updates. Sigh.

My Itch to Stitch

My recent itch to stitch has begun to yield a pretty little piece. It's not done yet, so I don't want to share it yet, but I think you will like it. Well, I hope it will be liked. It's a little different, but good different I think, and it will definitely be limited edition - mostly for the fact that it is taking a tremendous time to complete and if I'm doing these all the time, then I can't be painting. And the only reason it's taking so long is because I'm learning as I go - I love projects like these!

I know I Can't Dance

I'm not a crazy hardcore fan of 'So You Think You Can Dance'; but I do enjoy watching it on nights that I catch it on. This week there was this dance that was just amazing, I loved it and I want to share it with everyone else! It's definitely worth a watch, and even if you don't think you'll like it - it's only 2:10 minutes of your life :)

An Itch To Stitch

Today I got a sudden urge; an itch to stitch.

So, in response I ran to the art store and gathered some supplies...

Let's see what I get out of this itch....

Word Play

So this afternoon I finished posting the rest of the "Bohemian" series of paintings:

"Bohemian Truth" - 9 x 12" original watercolor painting

"Bohemian Freedom" - 9 x 12" original watercolor painting

I also posted another painting that I've been working on:

'Pink Inspiraton' - 9 x 12" original watercolor painting

I have really been using words a lot in my pieces. It's a little odd as you see waves of trends pass through your work, not really noticing it until they've all been put together.

Etsy Love: Jessica Gonacha

I discovered today's featured and loved artist, Jessica Goncha, originally on Trunkt, but as I went through her portfolio web site, I realized that she was also on Etsy and so I absolutely had to make a post on her work!

Top left to bottom right: backyard swing, all dressed up, let go of your tears, and in my dreams.

Jessica, based in Atlanta, uses a variety of mediums to create her pieces, including (but I'm sure not limited to) use of India ink, lino cut block printing, gocco print, acrylic, collage and some digital. I can just image that her original pieces are full of wonderful textures.


Although these are not available in her Etsy store, Jessica also creates tables - which are my favorite of all her work - spectacular detail and wonderful color.

Surprise Revealed!

So I decided to list the series that I've been working on, got a little side tracked on (with the arrival of my new easel, graduation and trip home), and now I'm finally posting them!

"Bohemian Love" - 9 x 12" watercolor original painting

They're a series of three paintings based on the Bohemian Revolution (as presented in one of my favourite movies, Moulin Rouge). The three paintings follow the themes of: Love, Truth and Freedom. Tomorrow I'll be posting the other two :)

Also, in my dabbling, I created this painting:

I really like it, and it's the first painting completed on my art easel. It's tons of layers of beautiful blues. It looks so much better in person, brighter with more depth. So I will be working on getting a better photo of it (maybe I'll try outside), and then posting it on Etsy (my artbyangie store)

New Print: Bionic

I have just listed a new print in my artbyangie Etsy shop:

"Bionic" - Watercolor print

Artist Love: Alison Dare

I found lovely artist Alison dare while browsing on Trunkt and making a showcase :)

Top left to bottom right: Poppy Field, Fields pf Gold, Golden Whispers, and Land of Dreams

Her abstract scenery is gorgeous and so inspirational - it makes me want to go home right now and paint all day! (Work is over in t-6 hours...I can make it, I hope....)

Her work can be found at www.alisondare.com

Inspiring music: Suddenly I See

I was just randomly listening to last.fm, and this song came on. I like it and thus I will share it with you :)