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Hello there!I blinked and February has gone! It was a busier month with family life, so I didn't complete as many full sized paintings as last month. But I am very happy with what I did complete... a couple dozen studies of thestrals, and almost finished my new altered painting of a pair of thestrals. The originals (and prints & digitals) will be available soon (first dibs go to those who requested early access to originals!) My plan for March is to paint the large mystery ocean painting I had hoped to start in February! Then I would like to paint some dragons, my Princess Bride and Monty Python ideas, followed by ents, Cornish pixies, LEGO pirate ship... obviously too much to paint in one month, especially since March also has the school break and my kids will be home with me. But I'll see how far I get! As always I'll share sneak peeks and the raw work in progress on social media. --heather |
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“They’re called Thestrals. They're quite gentle, really, but people avoid them, because they're a bit... Different.” – Luna & HarryI collected this vintage piece in Australia while at my brother's wedding... it came all the way back in my luggage, and has been waiting patiently for me to start altering it! I am enjoying transforming these very proud looking horses into thestrals... this style of painting is very static and "serious," so I'm enjoying painting the thestrals in that same sort of posed style. Keep an eye on my Instagram stories for sneak peeks of the work in progress! (Feb 2025) Original, prints & digitals available early March. |
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I have this old children's book about ponies, with lovely little black and white illustrations... and I'm enjoying transforming them into thestrals as little studies while I'm working on the larger altered piece. There are about 20 illustrations in this book, I'll be snipping these out and they'll be available unframed / framed... little affordable original altered paintings. I'm considering doing a digital bundle of the best ones. (Feb 2025) Original & digitals available early March. |
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If you've seen my Instagram stories, you'll know that I asked if you could guess what I'm going to paint into this beach scene... and only three people got it! I'm going to keep it a secret a little longer till I start to paint it. Hint : This movie has Christopher Lee in it. (Feb 2025) Original, prints & digitals available early March. |
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"Until 2048"This was a special request... I loved hearing about the petition to keep the CITGO sign up in Boston long after the company changed locations. They agreed to keep the sign up over the city until 2048. The idea that it would still be standing in the far future when global warming has turned the planet into a water world was a fun one to explore. (Sep 2024) -- As you can see I painted this several months ago and is happily in its new home... but it's still here to remind myself to share the reel! Digital Downloads are now available for this piece. |
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Next Art Drop : a little at a time! Because I am working on an eclectic mix of pieces at the moment, I'm going to drop them on my website a little at a time over the next couple months. I recommend signing up for my newsletter, that way you'll be informed when the next art drop happens! Early Birds : I know some of you are waiting on specific pieces... I have not forgotten and I have put them aside for you! May the 4th Be With You! Black Friday One of a Kind Show |