There's lots of things happening now I'm back in the swing of painting again...

Firstly I've started a new Project!! Really and properly this time - I've even been doing research!!! Finally it's an idea that makes sense to me and doesn't actually restrict much of what I paint in the way, say, a tarot deck or a set of illustrations for a single story might. So, I've been writing and sketching (and researching ) for a few months now, I'm setting up a new website for it and - who knows - maybe one day I'll even find a publisher. It's called Herbarium Intermundia which roughly translates as 'the Botany of the Spaces Between Worlds'.
I've been wondering about setting a blog too but I've never used one of those blog sites before and don't know which to choose. I'd really appreciate any thoughts, advice or suggestions on the subject from anyone who uses a blog site.

Speaking of websites - I've just re-done mine so that its more Firefox friendly. I've finally ditched Frontpage and rebuilt it. So any Firefox users please, at least one of you, make all the effort worthwhile and go take a look

I'm about a third of the way through my Botanical Illustration Course, learning new watercolour techniques for painting flowers and leaves. It's a challenge to change the way I usually paint but I'm enjoying it immensely, especially knowing that it will help me to complete some of the artwork for my new project.

Now, on to other stuff - I've just passed my 9000 pageviews on my profile page and my 2nd anniversary here on dA and I would like to give my sincere thanks to everyone who visits, favorites and watches my gallery. It really does mean a lot to get feedback from other artists. So as my 10,000 kiriban approaches I'd like to offer a little gift to whoever captures the 10,000th pageview (or nearest to it). I've sketched out a little bookplate which I'll complete and personalise for the winner. It'll be a while yet but if you want that bookplate then keeping checking the page.



And so, to a feature - sculpture, model-making, doll-making - whatever way you classify it there are some fantastic artists here on dA creating fantasy themed piece. These are just a few from my favs gallery:-

by always creations with such character and soul, Kevin's forest characters are just beautiful


by Wendy's little faery houses are made from all kinds of found materials. it's such a wonderful idea and they are always so beautifully crafted.

by Pat's little pod people have the most expressive little faces, full of detail and delicate colouring

by fabulous quirky ideas and a Gollum to rival the Weta Workshop's sculptors

by sweet dragons and a cat with a look on his face that I know only too well

Please take a look at their galleries for more wonderful creations and give them the attention they deserve.

Delighted to be a member of:-