I was trembling in my boots when a lady I know asked me to paint a white duck for her. Painting white feathers onto white paper in watercolour means you simply have to use some colour! But which one(s)?
I took a while to paint this as I was very nervous about each wash as I layered it on.
I feel excited about the result and realise that I just have to be brave and put very dark paint in the shadow areas to make the white “pop”.
To purchase a duck pillow please click on the above image:)
Very often I get asked to add special wording to my animal prints - especially for a new baby.
Here I have selected some of my most popular animals and personal faves of mine with some sample text added.
I hope they will give you an idea of what I can offer those of you looking for a special new baby gift!
If you know what the nursery theme will be - for example a woodland, safari or perhaps under the sea theme then a whimsical animal print to complement that would be a lovely gift choice.
I hope you have enjoyed looking at some of my new collection of birth announcements.
What do you think of these 3 bunny looks? I can’t decide myself but wondered if you’d like to throw in your opinion? If you click on the image below it will come up nice and big and you can have a really good look:)
Alternatively I have “framed” a set of 4 bunny prints in plain white wood - they are available now as a set of 4 unmatted/unframed prints in my Etsy gallery if you’d like to see - click here to view the set.
3 bunny looks - which one is for you?
My Lemon Giraffe in scoop white frame with white matt
Buying prints is one thing but we all know how often they languish against walls or get piled on top of wardrobes because we can’t get round to framing them.
Quiet Donkey in white matt and frame
Let me help you there. With my stretched canvas prints and framed prints from Society6 all the donkey work has been done for both you and I.
I upload my super high res images that are taken from scans of my original watercolours and then Society6 people do the printing onto top quality linen canvases or frame them in sustainably harvested timber frames.
Sweet Seaturtle
They also use eco-friendly 100% cotton rag on which to print my artworks.
So - without further ado here are some of my nursery themed animals for your viewing. Click on any image to be taken to the Society 6 website where purchasing is a click away.
Should you see an animal but want a different colour background just send me a message to eastwitching@hotmail.com and we can sort out what you want.
What to take along to the baby shower?!…
Fun, unique and charming New Baby Announcement Prints from me - at Eastwitching.
I have selected 4 cute animals - seahorse, dalmatian puppy, puffin and bunny and am offering a choice of over 20 pretty coloured backgrounds on an archival Epson paper for new arrivals:)
Come and take a look yourself - www.eastwitching.etsy.com
Enjoy!
Perfect Puffin Print - for the new baby boy!
Children's Art Show at Tales on Moon Lane - Herne Hill ,London
… Anita from The Little Picture Compnay has done it again. For the next few weeks she will be showcasing her children’s artist’s work at this enchanting bookshop in London. Tales on Moon Lane is a specialist children’s bookshop where you can spend a pleasant time browsing books and now shopping art! an award-winning children’s independent bookshop in Herne Hill. “With an environment like this kids can’t help but adore the place… retail theatre doesn’t get much better than this!”
Come and see how easy it is to go back to your childhood! Rockinghorses, vintage wallpaper, bunnies, bicycles and animal art to capture the innocence of a time gone by.
Anita only selects work that she feels will enhance your child’s space and so to find out more click here for The Little Picture Company’s website with details on this special show. Add atmosphere, wonder and beauty to inspire your child’s imagination with art that can only be found at The LPC.
Enjoy!
Alison
…or perhaps she is just about to appear around the next tree!
This white-tailed deer fawn is a commissioned piece I painted for Rachel this week - for more watercolor ideas and how to request your own special animal come over to my online animal art gallery Eastwitching and see who appeals to you…:)
What do you think of these 3 bunny looks? I can’t decide myself but wondered if you’d like to throw in your opinion? If you click on the image below it will come up nice and big and you can have a really good look:)
3 bunny looks - which one is for you?
