Pretty Little Things

 

 

 

Some recent photos for your viewing pleasure :)

Photo's starting left to right, top to bottom:

1. Hardenbergia - A native climber/ground cover, which looks a little similar to Wisteria
2. A couple of paintings I've been working on recently.
3. My satchel on the ground, surrounded by fallen yellow leaves - Taken at Handorf. Leather satchel by Elk.
4. Lavender - Taken at Peppers cottage, Burra.
5. Vase of hot pink Roses - Cut from our standard rose bushes.
6. 'Vintage style' yellow Rose - Taken at Peppers cottage, Burra.
7. Hardenbergia - Taken in our garden.
8. Poppy - My first bloom for the season.

Abstract Paintings

Available for purchase

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I've been quite slack on the on the blog posts of late - Actually, I've been quite slack on all computer related work - I have just gone through a little period of avoiding the computer...

Anyway, above are a few painted pieces I have produced recently.

I've been inspired to do abstract art lately. And in bright colours - Which is quite out of the ordinary for me, but I'm really enjoying the change.

3 Generations - Grandmother, Mother & Daughter

Three generations of creative style - Grandmother, Mother & Daughter.

Gawler Community Gallery Shop

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Yesterday my Mum and I went into The Gawler Community Gallery to drop off some pieces of work for the Members Exhibition and the Christmas Shop opening on the 10th of November.

I brought my trusty camera along so I could take some photos of the gallery shop to share here with you all.

If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you may have noticed I mention (shamelessly plug) The Gawler Community Gallery quite a lot in my posts. I love the gallery because it is a fantastic way to not only share local art with the community, but it also gives everyone a chance to exhibit their work (especially with the cheap room hire) - No matter the level of their artistic talent. My Nanna, Joanne Hughes, is one of the founding members of the gallery and it is run solely on volunteers (I've been a member since it was first opened and been volunteering for a couple years now). 

Their are 4 rooms in which to exhibit work (3 upstairs, 1 downstairs), but there is also a gallery shop, in which members (anyone can join) can display their work for sale.

Every year at Christmas, the shop is extended to the downstairs room, with a display of Christmas creations and gift ideas. This year I have made an effort to put in a few pieces.

So if you get the chance, please come and visit the gallery. Come and show your support for local artistic talent, and get back to the heart and spirit of Christmas with handmade gifts. If your creative yourself, why not become a member and have a go at selling some of your own creations.

1. The Gawler Community Gallery - Station Master's House, Gawler Railway Station, Twenty Third St, Gawler South - Opened 10am-4pm, Thursday through to Sunday. (The term 'Railway Station' is used rather loosely - It's more of a 'bus' station at the moment, as they're re-doing the tracks and there's not actually any trains running.)

2. Gorgeous hand painted Christmas cards by Ellen Steyn - Original art work, a bargain at $5.

3. Display case in the Gallery Shop. A range of jewellery, bags, paintings, textile hangings, even drums, by local artists.

4. Just an example of some the work, hanging in the entrance hall.

5. Large assortment of handmade gift cards for sale.

6. Gallery Shop paintings, jewellery, scarfes.

Work In Progress

The above is a rough illustration design i created, inspiring a new 'Spring Blooms' collection i'm working on...

Below is a picture of the new art wall my mum and i hung, displaying our own work.

Gerhard Ritter's Solo Exhibition

Last night I went along to the opening of Gerhard Ritter's first solo exhibition, being held at the Blacksmith's Inn at One Tree Hill.

Gerhard is well known locally for his amazing portraits and animal portraits. And although his oil portraits are absolutely stunning, such perfect replicas and so 'life like', I was personally more taken with his work in watercolour which seemed to hold more artistic character.

As mentioned in the opening speech - When working with oils, you have the opportunity to go over and over your mistakes until you are happy. But when working with watercolour, you really only have one chance to get it right - A true testament to his skill and talent.

Images from Gerhard Ritter's blog: http://ritterart.blogspot.com/

I was particularly taken with his watercolour piece portraying an aboriginal fella, titled Martu (above). I have since discovered that the painting has was also chosen as the Editors Choice in the prestigious United Kingdom art magazine The Artist.

The exhibition is running till the 4th of September, held in the dining area at the Blacksmith's Inn. Gerhard as an extensive range of his paintings on show, and is definitely worth a look. The pub also has great food, and is lovely in the cooler months as it has a fire place in the main bar.

Jasmine & Rose

 

Rose & Jasmine - 2010

watercolour & felt tip pen

A Collection - My First Solo Exhibition

The above is from my first solo exhibition which was held during March at the Gawler Community Gallery, at which I am a member and volunteer.

The photo was taken by my friend Kate (Thanks Kate! - Check out her awesome blogs Frangipani & Clove and Something By Kate) as my photo's all came out blurry! The exhibition advertisement was designed by my friend Jess Walkden (Thank you too, Jess!). I'm so lucky to have been blessed with such good friends. (Otherwise I would have no pictures for my post!)

The exhibition wasn't exactly up to the standard as I would have liked it to have been, probably due to my organisation skills, but it was definitely a great learning experience. I now know what to expect when putting on an exhibition, what to do and what not to do. I was fortunate enough to sell 2 pieces that I was exhibiting though.

'What a stunningly elegant first solo exhibition. Elise oozes talent, with her drawing, painting,
photography and floral arrangements.' Gawler Community Gallery Newsletter

Sequins & Sneakers

Sequins & Sneakers - 2005

acrylic, tulle, sequins