Be calm.....

Having battled the joys of trying to upload and add new items to my Folksy site whilst only using a tablet,  I've decided to be calm and carry on....

So.....

My new paintings are below,  if you like any of them and wish to purchase, please contact me on missmerrydown@gmail.com

"These are original paintings from my "Be...." series.

I have been exploring the idea of inspirational paintings that give a positive message and after some tweaking, I'm finally ready to let them fly out into the world.

These images are painted using predominantly watercolours, although sometimes they need a little sparkle and other mediums creep in.

They are painted on Daler & Rowney watercolour paper and mounted in a off white mount, ready to frame. 

Overall size, including mount is 10" x 12" or 28cm x 33cm.

They will be well protected when shipped to ensure that they arrive at their new home safe and sound ready to inspire!

All these images are copyright protected and the buyer is not entitled to reproduction rights.

Each is image costs £15.00 + postage"

Much love

xxx

Reboot........

Now where the hell have I been?

I've moved house, which took some adjustment, but I love it!

The sunsets are just terrible and the garden is large and mostly vertical, but I did manage to grow potatoes and strawberries last year.

I still have a room dedicated to all things art and craft.

It's not as big as the last one, but it is my happy space. Lots of creative stuff is happening here.

I've spent a large part of the year sitting in the sun doing this

I've been working on some new ideas with some Harris Tweed

 

I've still been making my fairies and will be looking to market them properly in the very near future!

The fairy brand has recently branched out a bit as well....

Again, I'll be looking at selling these types of images soon as well....I'll keep you posted!!

So, whilst it seems its all been quiet on the missmerrydown front, its actually been a time of reflection, soul searching, gentle creativity and naps.

All in all, I've just been rebooting my life.

Solar Eclipse....time to reboot.

xxx

All you need is faith and trust...

and a little bit of pixie dust!

Or a little bit of Fairy dust to be precise.

Sometimes you just need to switch off from all the drama and immerse yourself in the land of make believe.

xxx

"Sabbatical......

 or a sabbatical (from Latin sabbaticus, from Greek sabbatikos, from Hebrew shabbat, i.e., Sabbath, literally a "ceasing") is a rest from work, or a break, often lasting from two months to a year."

That's where I've been, on a blogging sabbatical.

That doesn't mean I haven't been doing anything and just lying on the sofa stuffing my face and watching mindless TV. (Well, actually I have been doing a lot of the last thing)

It was a sort of enforced break from blogging as my computer has gone nuts and has developed a mind of it's own. 

I've been doing more of this:

I actually sold a couple of these from my Folksy site, which was exciting!!

They make me feel content when I'm making them, happy little flowers!!

Maybe they're my equivalent of Bob Ross's Happy Little Trees?

I've still been working on my Little Woman images. There is a possibility that a local shop may want to take some!!

There has also been some Craftivism going on....

And a bit of flag making...

Flag can be seen in all it's glory HERE

(It's the second to last picture)

It's been good to have a break, but now I'm back on it (like a car bonnet!!)

xxx

Be joyful.....

And still the sun is shining....

Clouds over Dartmoor

Contrail...hope they are flying to somewhere as lovely as here

I've been working on my paintings....

Finished and framed

I'm really loving creating these paintings, they are bringing a little joy to my life. (I've been struggling to find the joy this week. I've allowed myself to get caught up in other people's drama and shit, which, in turn, has made me angry and annoyed. To quote a friend . "It's not yours S, you don't have to deal with it" This will be my mantra whilst at the 9-5 job)

Works in progress

I received in the post this week my Mini Protest Banner from the Craftivist Collective. I'm going to be taking part in their Summer/Autumn Project. I can't wait to get started!!!

The goodies inside

In amongst my doom and gloom moments this week I have been finding inspiration and enthusiasm from Anastacia Drake, She is a motivated, dedicated artist and rule breaker...go and check out her work!!

I was also incredibly stoked to be involved in this project for Tony Plant. With a little help from his friends and strangers, he managed to raise enough founds to buy essential equipment that meant he could continue to show his art to the world. And it was funny to see my name in one of his artworks!!

See if you can see me:  here

xxx

When an idea comes together......

What started off as an experiment and a play around has blossomed into an idea.

Which has made it's way into a new card range (once they've been tweaked they'll be available on my Folksy site)

And I've also reopened my Cafepress shop, so these images will be available to buy from there too. (Again a bit of tweaking and rejigging and it'll be good to go)

I'll keep you posted as to when they are available etc etc etc 

Now if you didn't know, the UK has been under a beautiful blanket of blue, cloudless skies for the last week, so I'm off to make the most of this very rare event.....

xxx

Tea and Cakes.....

This week has been about tea and cakes and rekindling friendships.

If you ever visit the South West, try and stop off here for a some refreshments.

They do things a bit posh, but its amazing!!!

I've also been brewing an idea and baking some plans.....

It all starts with a small idea

I'm going to be getting on that Wild Donkey again and riding off into the sunset.

So I'll be donning my cowboy boots and hoping not to get too saddle sore!!

YeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaa!!

xxx