My solo exhibition!

Along with the Pocket Rockets exhibition I am organising (see the previous post), I will also be holding my very first SOLO exhibition (right in the room next door). The exhibitions will run for 2 weeks from 15th - 27th of October. If you are in Dunedin please stop by and check it out!

Pocket Rockets 2012 - Exhibition - October - Dunedin

Stripe madness!

For the past month or so I've been slowly working towards a few exhibitions, one being my first ever solo!!!! I still have a few more paintings to go as I want a range of sizes and colours, but this is definitely a great start.

The exhibition details are as follows:

Edinburgh Realty Exhibition
Art Station, First floor, Dunedin railway station, Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
4 Aug - 2 September.

OUSA Art week - Student Art Exhibition & Sale
17th - 21st September
Mezzanine floor of The Link, Information Services Building, Otago University

Colouring inside the lines - Solo Exhibition
15th - 27th October
Art Station, First floor, Dunedin railway station, Anzac Avenue, Dunedin




"Playing with fire"
1200 x 300 mm (12 x 48")
Acrylic
$570

"Rainforest"
1200 x 300 mm (12 x 48")
Acrylic
$570

"Captured tears"
1200 x 300 mm (12 x 48")
Acrylic
$570

"Conspiracy theory"
350 x 450 mm (14 x 18")
Acrylic
$260

"Jungle fever"
600 x 450mm (24 x 18")
Acrylic
$420

"Licorice allsorts"
450 x 350 mm (18 x 14")
Acrylic
$260

"The coming of winter"
500 x 400 mm (20 x 16")
Acrylic
$320

"Winter blast"
700 x 550 mm (28 x 22")
Acrylic
$575

"Tomorrow will be brighter"
300 x 400 mm (12 x 16")
Acrylic
$205

"Tranquility"
300 x 100 mm (12 x 4")
Acrylic
$75

"Citrus burst"
300 x 100 mm (12 x 4")
Acrylic
$75
"Carousel"
300 x 100 mm (12 x 4")
Acrylic
$75
"Desire"
300 x 100 mm (12 x 4")
Acrylic
$75
"Fantasia"
300 x 100 mm (12 x 4")
Metalic Acrylic
$75


All these pieces are for sale, prices are in NZD and exclude shipping. International purchases available via paypal only. Should you wish to purchase any please email me: tanyadannartist@gmail.com

NIDD realty Charity Auction - Cure Kids

The team at NIDD realty in Dunedin are holding their annual charity auction dinner in October. This year they will be raising funds for Cure Kids who are committed to raising funds to find cures to life threatening illnesses affecting children.

The auction dinner will be held at the Savoy Restaurant at 6pm on Thursday, 18th October. 

I have donated 6 small artworks for this years event.

You to can donate! It doesn't have to be artwork, you could donate a product, service or voucher, just as long as it is suitable to be auctioned off on the night. Your business will be advertised in the auction catalogue, your generosity acknowledged and dinner guests will be encouraged to support your business in the future.

If you or your company would like to support this wonderful cause by donating an item or to purchase tickets (Ticket costs are $100 inclusive of a three course meal and drinks), contact Vicky Munro on  03 489 4490  03 489 4490 or email events@nidd.co.nz .


Artworks I've dontated:

roygbIv (indigo)
250 x 250mm
Acrylic

roygbiV (violet)
250 x 250mm
Acrylic

Lemon, lime and bitters
300 x 400mm
Acrylic

Circus freak
300 x 300mm
Acrylic

Forest floor
300 x 300m
Acrylic

Pastel circus
300 x 300mm
Acrylic

Tiny Tie Bags Galore

The combination of bad weather and being unwell this past weekend has lead to a substantial amount of time sewing. I managed to complete 7 tiny bags (one of which is spoken for, all the rest are available). Each bag is $60 NZD + postage/packaging. Email tanyadannartist@gmail.com to order.

Tiny Blue III
silver satin lining
approx 155 x 90 x 55mm (not including handle) 

Tiny Brown
tan brown moleskin lining
approx 130 x 90 x 55mm (not including handle) 

Tiny Brown Stripe
tan brown moleskin lining
approx 135 x 90 x 70mm (not including handle)
 
Tiny Cartoon
black satin lining
approx 145 x 80 x 70mm (not including handle)
 
Tiny Green Stripe
dark green moleskin lining
approx 140 x 85 x 55mm (not including handle)
 
Tiny Paua
dark grey satin lining
approx 155 x 75 x 60mm (not including handle)
 
Red II
red satin lining
approx 140 x 90 x 70mm (not including handle)
NOT FOR SALE

Portraits/Wildlife drawings - the latest piece

"Wild New Zealand"
SOLD
8 x 10" framed graphite portrait

I entered this piece into the Hope and Son Art Awards held at the Otago Art Society earlier this year where it sold on opening night. It is based on a photograph taken by my friend Rebecca Van Amber while we were tramping at Easter (I wasn't quick enough with my own camera).

My drawings are highly detailed and take many hours to complete (this one took almost 30 hours, over a series of 10 days). Since these drawings are so labour intensive I only do them as commissions or (like this one) for specific exhibitions. I prefer to work with single subjects, although I can fit between 3-5 subjects onto a page (depending on size). Prices start from $80NZD, and will depend on size, number of subjects, complexity and level of detail.

Email me if you are interested in a quote

New tie bags

Latest tie bags, just completed yesterday!

Blue IV
black satin lining
approx 250 x 250 x 100mm (size excludes handle)

Blue Pattern III
black satin lining
approx 260 x 280 x 100mm (size excludes handles)


Cartoon II
olive green satin lining
approx 270 x 280 x 100mm (size excludes handles)


Red IV
brown satin lining
approx 260 x 250 x 90mm (size excludes handles)


These bags are still to be photographed with a model, I'm just waiting to get a few more together before doing a photoshoot. I am always looking for models, if you are in Dunedin and are keen please contact me. No experience is needed, payment comes in the form of one of my bags. You must have a flexible schedule as photoshoots are weather dependant.

Adding to the herd....

Today was a productive day. 7 new hobby horses were completed.

"Blue dots black ears" - available
fabric no longer available

"Yellow pirate" - available

"Sealife" - available

"Blue leo" - SOLD
I currently have enough fabric for 1 more should you wish to order one of these


"Bugs" - SOLD
I currently have enough fabric for 1 more should you wish to order one of these
"Buttons" - available

"Green wheels" - available
fabric no longer available

Wonderful wearable art


Funky, one of a kind bags made from recycled neck ties. These bags make great conversational pieces and dress up any outfit! I always get loads of complements every time I leave the house with one of these bags. And they make great gifts!!!


Many hours are spent painstakingly hand stitching to create a single bag. Everything is hand stitched apart from the lining (which is machine sewn to provide strength). Once the lining is sewn, it is then hand stitched into the bag.

All my ties are recycled, collected from op shops or donated by friends/family/strangers. I spend ages working out colour/style combinations to get that perfect arrangement.   There are 3 sizes of bags available:  
Tiny Bags
This style is great for carrying your cell phone/cards/keys on a night out or the perfect size for kids.




Evening Bags
This style is great for carrying your cell phone/cards/keys on a night out, the perfect accessory for that little black dress!!! Also works as a great day bag for those who don't carry a lot with them.




Large Bags
This style is great for carrying all your daytime needs, the perfect everyday bag!






This is only a small selection of the 65 available bags. All bags can be viewed on my website or purchased via my ETSY page
(ETSY is free to join, international buyers welcome, credit card/paypal payments accepted)



Models: Isabel Bennett, Emma Urquhart and Katie Hayes