Sunday, July 20, 2014

Calling for Help

For a couple of years now, I have been mulling over a project that is close to my heart, which I am calling Beautiful Human Landscapes. I would like to create a series of closely cropped, highly detailed portraits of some of the older folk in our society. These is so much emphasis in our society today on the beauty of youth and the importance of looking younger than your years. As an ex nurse and artist, I find far more fascination in a face that has endured life's ups and downs and tells a lifetime of stories. I would like to focus on people in their 80's and 90's across all nationalities. If you have some loved ones that you think might be suitable for this project then please do get in touch. I need closely cropped, high resolution and detailed photos so that I can recreate all the wonderful features of an older person's face. If I draw your loved one, you will be sent a free print of the artwork, however this is a long term project, so if you do send me a photo of your loved one, I will assume that consent is given for me to use the reference in the coming years as well.
Thanking in advance for any help that you can give. :)

Latest Artworks and a Letter from Buckingham Palace

Blah, Blah, Blah
12x12 inches
Pyrography, Inktense pencils, Coloured pencil, Pan Pastels
and a touch of ink on Cradled Birch Ply

No Tonight Dear
12x12 inches
Pyrography, Inktense pencils, Coloured pencil, Pan Pastels
and a touch of ink on Cradled Birch Ply
 My poor little blog has been a bit neglected lately, but here are a couple of my latest artworks. We were also thrilled this week to receive a thank you letter from Buckingham Palace, after my very thoughtful husband sent a copy of my book Love You, Mum to Prince George after the recent visit of the royals to Australia. It was wonderful to have our gift acknowledged!