Miniature Art - A Life Well Spent

A Life Well Spent

7cm x 9cm

Graphite on drafting film

This wonderful artist can be found on any given day painting and drawing away in a cave at The Rocks in the heart of Sydney. I was so inspired when I saw him huddled over his easle, but still enjoying what he does, and it was with his blessings that I took the reference photos. I can't tell you how many times I have started and restarted this piece in a range of mediums and sizes, (this was the piece I attempted to do the silverpoint in) and each time for various reasons it got put away and never finished. After meeting with some of the members of ASMA (Australian Society of Miniature Art) last week, I promised that I would do a piece using graphite on drafting film and do a step by step tutorial for our newsletter. I started well a few days ago, and did a couple of progress scans, but then today I got so engrossed in watching the Opening for the Winter Olympics and working on this piece that I forgot to do any more progress scans LOL. I'll have to do another piece for the tutorial!!!! What a wonderful Opening Ceremony it was too - congratulations to Cananda!!!!

Calling all Miniature Artists

Zoe

8x10 inch

Graphite and coloured pencil on drafting film

After a break of a couple of weeks, I felt refreshed and ready for my latest commission - Zoe.
I met with some of the members of ASMA (Australian Society of Miniature Art), and this provided me with lots of motivation to get back to miniature work. I started a piece in silverpoint late last year, after being inspired my Barbara Freeman's gorgeous silverpoint work, and have come to the sad conclusion that I don't have half of Barbara's patience, because the silverpoint can be quite slow going, even though the end result is worth it. So I have restarted the piece in graphite on drafting film and hopefully can make some headway this week.

On the subject of Miniatures, if anyone is a member of RedBubble, I am trying to create a group for Miniature Artwork (fine art) - there is currently no such group, only a group for ACEO's. I'm just working on finding a co-host and will then let you know when the group has been approved. RedBubble is such a lovely, interactive site, and there are very few Miniature Artists represented there, which I am keen to change. Come on all you Miniature Artists - I need you!!!!

It is very easy to set up membership with them, you can sell prints of your artwork direct from the site (no need to do anything but upload your artwork), and you will come across the most talented and inspiring artists, writers and photographers. There is no cost. The key is to join as many groups as you can, place your artwork in these groups, and this will maximise your exposure. I look forward to seeing you all on there very soon - please!?!