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Handpainted folk floral design in rich reds and greens with the text "Welcome to my Blog," created by Susie Batsford of The Illustrarium.
Prints of Artists Original Greetings Cards
Prints of Artists Original Greetings Cards

Business Cards, Greetings Cards & Magnets

June 6, 2016
African Animals in historical clothes original artists cards
African Animals in historical clothes original artists cards
Original Artists Paintings Greetings Cards
Original Artists Paintings Greetings Cards
Original Art on Bottle Opener Magnets
Original Art on Bottle Opener Magnets
Small Magnets with Unique and Original Artwork
Small Magnets with Unique and Original Artwork
Susie Batsfords Business Cards with Original Art
Susie Batsfords Business Cards with Original Art

Well, it’s finally here, this evening is the Opening Night of our exhibition ‘Metamorphosis’. I remember watching in awe as all the student work went up on the walls this time last year, and thinking that I could never imagine being ready to exhibit anything. If I’m totally honest, I still don’t feel ready but I wonder how many artists really do when they are at this stage of their career.

 So, with the exhibition hung, I began to turn my attention to promotional material and here is what I’ve designed fresh from the printers today… just in time. Blank greetings cards, small round magnets, bottle opener magnets and of course my double sided business cards from https://www.moo.com/uk/

 When the magnets arrived I popped them into little bags and attached a cardboard label I’ve also designed and printed, there’s a matching logo design on the back of my greetings cards. You might recognise the icons from my previous post http://www.illustratorsimaginarium.co.uk/the-emperors-new-crown/

I’ve also just begun another course in photography with the Makelight community, this time I'm studying 'Makelight Essentials' which teaches some basics in photography:  https://makelight.com

So hopefully, I’ll start getting to grips with my new birthday camera. Photographs of tonight’s exhibition will follow so for now… wish me luck!

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Anthropomorphism, Artist, College Degree, Exhibition, Fine Art, Historical, Illustration, Illustration Degree, Illustrator, Jane Austen, Online Courses, Paintings, Printing, Regency
African Lion in Historical Clothing. Tarot Card Watercolour Painting of The Emperor
African Lion in Historical Clothing. Tarot Card Watercolour Painting of The Emperor

The Emperor's New Crown

May 23, 2016

It's been a somewhat auspicious day for Lord Lionheart, since today was his rather grand Coronation and he now assumes the title of Emperor.

'The Emperor' is the IV card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot.  He is the embodiment of great leadership, new beginnings, adventure, authority and creative wisdom (symbolised by the owl in my painting). His ruling planet is Mars and his astrological sign is Aries.  His message is: 'To trust in your own power and rule by serving others'.

This is my latest submission for MATS Bootcamp.  You can see it in the online gallery along with all the other artists amazing and diverse submissions here: http://makeartthatsells.com/galleries/mats-bootcamp-2016/may/page/11?imagesPerPage=18

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Anthropomorphism, Floral, Flowers, Historical, Illuminated Manuscript, Illustration, Illustrator, MATS, MATS Bootcamp, Medieval, Paintings, Tarot Cards, Tudor, Watercolour Painting
African Zebra Watercolour Painting in Tudor Historical Medieval Clothes
African Zebra Watercolour Painting in Tudor Historical Medieval Clothes

The Appointment of Lord Zachariah Beckett

May 16, 2016
African Lion Watercolour Painting in Tudor Historical Medieval Clothes
African Lion Watercolour Painting in Tudor Historical Medieval Clothes

Earlier this year, I completed several Anthropomorphic Animals and posted that I'd begun painting a Zebra who would join them shortly:

http://www.illustratorsimaginarium.co.uk/things-to-come/

  Well, here he is, Lord Zachariah Beckett Keeper of the Great Seal of The Realm.  Accompanied by none other than his Emperor Lord Lionheart, who himself has received a bit of a makeover, since I've added some more depth to the painting.  Who knows what adventures await them in the Tudor Court, I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Fine Art, Illustration, Paintings, Watercolour Painting

"Here’s the final piece in my anthropomorphic Tudor series—the regal lion in grand Tudor clothing. Painted with watercolours, this majestic lion exudes confidence and strength, capturing the essence of royal elegance."

Anthropomorphic Watercolour Paintings completed...

January 11, 2016

Lord Lionheart is completed, he was challenging and there was a moment that I thought I would have to start again, but nevertheless he was fun to do.  I am falling more in love with watercolours the more I paint with them, it's such a learning curve but I just love the magic that happens when they're left to do their own thing.  All in all it's been a super busy week, but my three paintings for Thursday's assessment are completed... phew!  I have also included a little montage of my sketches some of which may become future final pieces, so watch this space!

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Drawings, Fine Art, Illustration, Illustration Degree, Paintings, Sketchbook, Watercolour Painting

"A glimpse into my creative process! This work-in-progress shows the development of my anthropomorphic lion in Tudor clothing. Painted with watercolours and pencils, I love building up layers to bring his majestic personality to life."

A well dressed Lion

January 7, 2016

Still got a long way to go but slowly it's coming together.

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Fine Art, Illustration, Illustration Degree, Paintings, Watercolour Painting, Work in Progress

Animal in Clothes Tudor

The African Lion in Tudor Clothing is emerging...

January 7, 2016

Just one week until my college assessment, have just begun my third final piece and am finding it particularly challenging! Fingers crossed I can pull it off, just need to keep focused and keep going...

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Drawings, Fine Art, Illustration, Illustration Degree, Work in Progress
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