Early Access to Original Art
Hello there!
You've found the little corner of my website where I share a preview of my works in progress... and I am very happy to offer you an early opportunity to reserve and collect my original paintings before their official art drop dates.
My upcoming art drop dates are :
Aug 21 : Yip Yip! Guest artist Hera Castles
Aug 27 - 31 : Fan Expo
Sep 1 : Specimens & Studies Collab Art Drop with Fantastic Fox
Sep 22 : Entish Art Drop
Oct 31 : Muggle Art Drop
Nov 21-22 : Pop-up in the Curiosa Common Room with Fantastic Fox
Nov 2-6 One of a Kind Show
A few days before my art drop, I will give whoever is first waiting the opportunity to collect it first. There is no commitment if you change your mind. If you would like to pass, I will just release it at the art drop date.
Please note, prints & downloads will be available for some, but not all, of these pieces.
As always, I will be sharing the work in progress in my Stories on Instagram & TikTok ...follow me to see what's on my desk!
This is the way,
So Say We All,
Make It So,
Always,
Heather
On my desk right now :
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Work in progress : When I found this piece, I knew exactly what I wanted to paint into it... I was inspired by the ringwraiths, and wanted to capture that feeling of the ring corrupting and bending the minds of men towards its dark purposes. It was an exciting and fun piece to paint, very loose and expressive. Description : Horse & Jockey by Peter, thrifted locally. About 2.5 x 3.5 feet with a heavy ornate frame. |
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Art Drop for this piece will be on September 22, 2026. Prints & digital will also be available. More details to come in my newsletter. |
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Work in progress : A series depicting Treebeard's memories of the Entwives & Entings in Fangorn Forest back in the early days of Middle Earth. Art Drop Sep 22, 2026. Prints & Digitals will be ready then as well. |
Description : Vintage Painting study of Robert Wood's original, AND print of Robert Wood painting Details : prints and original paintings on canvas ranging from 12x18 to 2x3 ft. |
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I had the honour of contributing an illustration to ShirefolkTales Letters of Ithilien letter club! There is time to subscribe to the mailing list to receive this illustration with their letter talking about Ents! |
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Work in progress : "The Startlet"... I found this painting of a dancer with a fan, and knew right away I wanted to paint Piggy in it! I enjoyed watching Muppets Most Wanted for the hundredth time while painting this portrait of the aspiring young actress. Description : Winter scene, c1970 Details : vintage canvas and frame Art Drop : Aug 27 at Fan Expo Toronto 2026 Prints & Digital will be available shortly after Fan Expo, announced in my newsletter. |
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Work in progress : This illustration has been a lesson in patience for me! This stipple technique has been so relaxing to work with, but it takes quite a long time to do! Description : Print of Istanbul on paper Details : 12x18 print in larger frame This piece is still in progress, subscribe to my newsletter for details of the art drop when it's ready! |
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Work in progress : inspired by The Last Unicorn in the distance with distinct floral motifs coming up from the hillsides. Description : Winter scene, c1970 Details : vintage canvas and frame |
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This piece is still in progress, subscribe to my newsletter for details of the art drop when it's ready! |
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Work in progress : Hiding cheeky little pixies in this floral! Almost finished, just some small details to add. I also painted some ink studies... they are so pretty, with the inks that have a lovely subtle sparkle to them, framed in ornate white frames... I haven't had a chance to photograph them yet, I put them up in my guest room to enjoy until the art drop! Description : print on paper, XL, 2.5 x 3.5 ft. Gold fancy frame. My next art drop inspired by my Muggle observations of the magical world will be October 31, 2026 |
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I painted this pair of inquisitive magical creatures, making themselves comfortable in a vacant teapot & vase! This pair of paintings is waiting patiently for my next art drop... the original, prints & digitals will be ready then! |
Description : 8.5 x 11 vintage painting on canvas My next art drop inspired by my Muggle observations of the magical world will be October 31, 2026 |
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Guest Artist : Save The Ugly Paintings!
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My daughter, Hera, has been working with me this summer, saving for school this fall. Some teens mow lawns, my teen is saving old art :) Hera was inspired by one of our favourite shows... her paintings will have you singing "Secret Tunnel!" Watch the work in progress on Instagram @save_the_ugly_paintings Description : colourful autumn landscape in chunky style, c1970 Details : 12 x 16 canvas board |
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Art Drop : August 21, 2026! |
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My daughter, Hera, has been working with me this summer, saving for school this fall. Some teens mow lawns, my teen is saving old art :) Hera was inspired by one of our favourite shows... her paintings will have you singing "Secret Tunnel!" Watch the work in progress on Instagram @save_the_ugly_paintings Description : colourful autumn landscape in chunky style, c1970 Details : 18 x 20 inch vintage paint on canvas |
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Art Drop : August 21, 2026! |
Artwork waiting to be altered :
Small paintings (less than 2ft square) :
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Description : marshy landscape with mountains, c1980 Ideas : open to suggestions! Details : 6x8 inch painting on canvas |
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Description : green landscape with mountains and cabin, c1970 Ideas : open to suggestions! Details : 8x10 inch canvas in vintage frame |
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Description : green landscape with tree c1970 Ideas : this one does not have a lot of room for objects added, but could possibly carve something into the tree, or add a face to it, or something coming out of the water... I'm open to suggestions! Details : 8x10 inch canvas in vintage frame |
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Description : autumn scene with cottage, c1970 Ideas : Minecraft Creeper outside, add some more blocks and elements to the house Details : 9x12 canvas |
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Description : white and pink floral, c1990 Ideas : turn the vase into a white octopus, with tentacles coming up through the flowers Details : 9x12 painting on canvas in vintage frame, very good condition. |
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Description : psychadelic coloured landscape, c1990s Ideas : Crystal bats from the Dark Crystal Details : Details : 8x10 inch canvas in new frame |
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Description : warm toned winter landscape with mountains and cabin, c1970 Ideas : open to suggestions! Details : 8x10 inch canvas in vintage frame |
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Description : Paris Ideas : Miraculous Ladybug (special request from my daughters!) Details : 6x8 inch print on canvas |
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Description : towers with person walking reading Ideas : dragon perched on the tower Details : vintage lithograph / etching, 4x6 inch in larger frame |
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Description : waterfall and bridge, Canadiana, c1950 Ideas : not sure, open to suggestions! Details : original watercolour, some damage. 8x10 inches in antique frame. |
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Description : antique etching of buildings and people with clouds Ideas : space ships in the sky Details : 6x8 print in larger frame |
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Australian landscape, watercolour Ideas : Trolls in tutus (HP); an Australian style Ent; Cliff Young (1922-2003) potato farmer who became national icon for running and winning a race running in his gumboots Details : vintage watercolour, approx 10x14 inches. |
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Vintage beach scene, 1970s Ideas : perhaps a small version of The Last Unicorn; X-wing flying; Details : vintage painting, 8x10 inches, vintage wood frame |
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Description : Vintage landscape in autumn tones, 1970s Ideas : dragon; mount doom; Details : vintage painting, 8x10 inches, vintage wood frame |
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Description : vintage landscape in green tones, 1970s Ideas : Stargate portal; the land striders from the Dark Crystal; dragon Details : vintage painting, approx 8x10 inches, will find a frame for it. |
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Description : vintage landscape in autumn tones, 1950s Ideas : Not sure! Details : vintage painting, approx 12 x 14 inches plus frame. |
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Description : Miniature European print. Ideas : a tiny Enterprise; or remove the windmill and put in a spaceship flying overhead Details : vintage print, approx 3x4 inches. |
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Description : ship painting, approx 100 years old Ideas : Turn it into the Durmstrang Ship from Harry Potter. Or Add dragons flying in the sky behind it. Details : vintage painting approx 12 x 18 inch |
Medium paintings (2-3ft square) :
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Description : pine landscape, c1950 Ideas : silhouette of the Fellowship walking through the woods. Details : 9x18 inch lithograph print |
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Description : wintery forest landscape, c1950 Ideas : a crash site of some sort, or a dragon Details : 9x18 inch lithograph print |
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Description : print on board Ideas : stylized storm troopers / probe droid Details : 9x18 inch print in vintage frame |
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Description : winter landscape, Canadiana, c1970 Ideas : I wondered about transforming the barn into some sort of crash site. Or adding a probe droid. Details : 18 x 20 inch painting on wood board |
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Description : English landscape with meadow of flowers. Ideas : Treebeard & Fimbrethil Details : 16 x 20 vintage print in vintage frame |
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Description : autumn European landscape, c1960 Ideas : I've been keeping my eye for something suitable for Willow (the group of nelwins walking to return the baby to humans.) maybe this is a good one? Details : vintage litho print, gold frame, approx 18 x 24 inches |
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Description : Horse, litho print. Ideas : a solitary thestral; or black unicorn; or Nazgul's mount with all the armour on (there isn't room for the rider) Details : vintage print on litho surface |
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Description : Warm toned mountain painting, c1970 Ideas : Not sure! I'm looking for a good one for the castle from the Dark Crystal... this could be it! Details : approx 18 x 20 inches, vintage canvas and frame |
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Description : Blind piper. Ideas : Not sure! This old guy reminds me of Filch from Harry Potter... Mrs. Norris would be a fun addition... and a naughty Weasley boy in the corner! Maybe two, lol! Details : |
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Description : Winter scene, c1970 Ideas : Considering a Death Star where the moon is. Or a Stargate portal right in the centre there. Details : approx 20 x 30 inches, vintage canvas and frame |
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Description : Winter Scene, c1950 Ideas : The Snow Queen's castle from Narnia Details : approx 20 x 24 inches, vintage canvas and frame If TARDIS - RESERVED |
Large paintings :
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Description : Pastel pink sky mountain scene. c1970 Ideas : This is a very soft painting... and I'd love to do a feminine version of something scifi, for those of us who love our spaceships but still like to wear pink! So I'm leaning towards either a pink Death Star, or glowing pink Enterprise, or maybe some Klingon Birds of Prey. Or maybe Falcor the Wish Dragon from the Neverending Story? Open to suggestions! Details : approx 2.5 x 3.5 feet , vintage canvas and frame |
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Description : Vintage Painting landscape with yellow trees and pond. c1950 Ideas : so many good ideas for this one... I'm leaning towards a Narnia theme with Aslan. Details : approx 24 x 36 inches, vintage canvas and frame |
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Description : autumn landscape, c1970 Ideas : flooded Isengard, bits of debris poking up. Anything to replace those two cheeks rising out of the water! Details : 18 inch x 36 inchvintage canvas in vintage frame |