Ok.... Just breathe.....
Wow what a hectic couple of weeks!!!! Not alot done art wise for me, other than school stuff! Did manage to finally get my digital project completed. We had to create a video loop using adobe premier pro. My very basic video has been loaded to my art school blog - if anyone wants a look you can visit http://tanyadann-artschoolartblog.blogspot.com/ my editing could have used a little work, ok a LOT of work, but I've been so busy with Art Guild stuff and all my other classes. Maybe if I hadn't left it all till the last minute (as per usual).... hmmm, maybe next time.... Yeah Right... LOL!
Another Day ANOTHER Project...
The latest project I've started is handmade xmas decorations. These first ones are made with ping pong balls.
I'm making these to donate to a fundraising market stall that the Starship Foundation are going to have in November to raise money for new head cooling caps for the intensive care unit at Starship Children's hospital.
Some of my fellow NZ Art Guild Members will be joining me in this and anyone else who wishes to join in may do so - just flick me an email!
I'm making these to donate to a fundraising market stall that the Starship Foundation are going to have in November to raise money for new head cooling caps for the intensive care unit at Starship Children's hospital.
Some of my fellow NZ Art Guild Members will be joining me in this and anyone else who wishes to join in may do so - just flick me an email!
I've made a few extras as well so if you are interested in purchasing some of these xmas pudding decorations for your xmas tree email me - 6 pieces = $15 (NZD) plus postage
More Bearish Things
All the previous ones have new homes so here's the latest Bearish Things - including a new style...
(I have loads more cut out, just waiting for the sewing machine to get fixed!!! LOL)
(I have loads more cut out, just waiting for the sewing machine to get fixed!!! LOL)
Artwork homecoming...
My work finally made it home from the gallery in Gore today - they've done a wee bit of travelling to get here!!! That means that I finally have all my pieces sorted for the NZ Art Guild South Island Members exhibition next month - YAY. Now I just have to package and post the last 4 pieces up. Here's the 2 pieces that came back today:
"Stairway to Heaven"
Acrylic
610mm x 910mm
$995
"Bananarama"
Acrylic
610 x 455 mm
$550
The first piece is destined for the exhibition, the second piece has now been sold - if you are interested in purchasing "Stairway to Heaven" or getting something made to suit your colour scheme/budget please email me: tanya_dann@xtra.co.nz (prices are in NZD and exclude postage. Layby available)
Latest Work
This is my latest piece - finished last night for the NZ Art Guild Masters Month Challenge. This months theme is Rene Magritte.
I've taken Magritte's Painting "the six elements" and where he had 6 different imaged in his own styles I have painted 6 images of my last 6 series of work. (Painting Link http://www.galleryofart.us/Rene_Magritte/magritte+1928+the+six+elements.jpg.html)
"Elements of Tanya"Mixed Media
300 x 225 mm
Not For Sale
300 x 225 mm
Not For Sale
Edinburgh Realty Premier Art Awards
I got my acceptance letter in the mail today YAY!!!
When: 2nd - 31st August 2008
Where : Otago Arts Society, First Floor, Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Square, Dunedin
Opening Evening Friday 1st August (invite only) where winners will be announced.
This is my entry:
"Jealous Streak"
Acrylic
750 x 250 mm
$399
Origami Jewellery
I've been working on a range of Jewellery using Origami and beads. Here are the first 3 peices. I will add more styles once I mastered the art of folding things that small (the folded fish are approx 1.5 x 2.5cm in size). These are available to purchase and I am happy to create any style/colour you see here with more or less beads etc. Email me to discuss the options :)
Secret Artwork by 88 artists up for auction on Trademe!
PSSSSSSSSSSST - Pass it on ......
The best kept secret is finally out ...
'Reach Out' was officially unveilied on July 1st at the
Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna.
NOW you have a once in a life time chance to be the proud owner of this incredible artwork. Check it out on Trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=166724806
20% of the proceeds from the sale of Reach Out are being donated to the Mental Health Foundation of NZ
For more details go to www.nzartguild.co.nz
Something a little different (work in progress)
I've decided to try my hand at something a little different. I was going to learn to bead for part of my textiles school project but since we were working to a 3 week time frame it just never happened.
This week I went off to the Library and got a few books out - one was called "The Beader's Bible" by Claire Crouchley. Its got lots of great easy patterns and really easy to understand instructions.
So last night I got out my beads and made a start on a cute swan pattern (see pic below). OMG this has to be the most difficult thing I've done. I'm a crafty person - I've done cross stitch, sewing, etc my whole life but I've never been challenged like this! I've gotten 3 lines in (as you can see) and had to take a break - it took me about 1/2 an hour to get this far and this was after spending 2 hours + sorting beads - now I know why people buy individual colours not the cheap mixed bulk ones!!! - it also didn't help that the kittens thought they would try to be useful and ended up spilling all my orange beads all over the floor - ever tried picking up tiny orange beads of a horible brown patterned carpet???
One day I may actually finish it - I hope to work on it tonight while and will update the progress as I go.
This week I went off to the Library and got a few books out - one was called "The Beader's Bible" by Claire Crouchley. Its got lots of great easy patterns and really easy to understand instructions.
So last night I got out my beads and made a start on a cute swan pattern (see pic below). OMG this has to be the most difficult thing I've done. I'm a crafty person - I've done cross stitch, sewing, etc my whole life but I've never been challenged like this! I've gotten 3 lines in (as you can see) and had to take a break - it took me about 1/2 an hour to get this far and this was after spending 2 hours + sorting beads - now I know why people buy individual colours not the cheap mixed bulk ones!!! - it also didn't help that the kittens thought they would try to be useful and ended up spilling all my orange beads all over the floor - ever tried picking up tiny orange beads of a horible brown patterned carpet???
One day I may actually finish it - I hope to work on it tonight while and will update the progress as I go.
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