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Kamis, 15 Desember 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Posted: 15 Dec 2011 09:23 AM PST

Time Out
37cm x 27cm
Pencil
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011
My thanks to Steph Greaves for the use of her photograph

Has it really been over two months since my last post, think that might be a record for me and could make me a contender for the worst, or laziest, blogger if there was such an award going about! But then this is an art blog and, in my defence, I've not been drawing much in that time so had nothing to show - I'm guessing of course that 99.9% of my followers come to see my work and not my ramblings. Instead I've been doing a little bit of this and that and hidden myself away from the world of blogging while I busily work on my business plan/goals/aims for next year and generally think about where I want to go, and be, with my art……. and in my personal life. I see lots happening and big changes in 2012 so plenty to think about. I needed to sit back and take stock of (many) things and think the time out has helped - certainly made things clearer. Lots of ideas, plans and things I want to do and achieve over the coming months/year but not going to go into that here on my blog just yet. Hopefully you will see and hear about some of the changes soon enough anyway.

Something else I've given some thought to is my blog! I want, no, need, to make changes here too – give it an update of sorts and include new things. Something more than showing just what I've been drawing – yes? No? I feel I'm just 'plodding along' with my blog and fear losing interest in it so want to do more with it if I can. I have a few ideas I'm playing around with but if there is anything you would like to see me include/do then please let me know – all suggestions welcome.

And, despite my spending very little time at the drawing board, I still managed to include a drawing I started back in April of this year and finished recently. Hope you like it.

Senin, 03 Oktober 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Finished

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 07:57 AM PDT

Max
10.5" x 10.5", Coloured Pencil
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Still having problems with my computer and wishing that I was friends or living with a technical genius who could fix everything for me. Why, when something goes wrong with them does it have to be so complicated and frustrating to figure out and put right! But enough about my computer and onto the real reason for this post – Max and the final scan showing him all finished and ready for approval. Loved drawing this old boy.

Kamis, 29 September 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Max update

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Max
A Work in Progress, stage 3
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Can't live with it, can't live without it, is how I feel about my computer this week! Think it's trying to tell me something's not right by freezing and crashing all the time but, not being in the least bit technical minded, I don't know what. Keep hoping it's just a phase and with lots of TLC all will go back to normal but that's not happening unfortunately. Finally resorted to only using it when necessary for the time being which has meant I've got a lot more things done than usual, including drawing. On the other hand it has also meant my blog post and updates on Max are behind. Almost finished his portrait now – another day should see it done.

Max
A Work in Progress, stage 2
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Normally I would be doing a Dutch Auction update at this point but I don't have any drawings left with them all, I'm delighted to say, having been sold. Will definitely consider doing another at some later date but in the meantime I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone again for their support and interest in my work. It means a lot to me.

Now to keeping everything crossed that my computer doesn't crash before publishing this post!

Rabu, 21 September 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Black Lab

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 08:47 AM PDT

Max
A Work in Progress
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Currently drawing one of my favourite subjects, a black Lab. Love, love, LOVE Labs! But then if you follow my ramblings on blogger you will already know this. I think Max might be the oldest Lab I've had the pleasure of drawing however – he certainly has the most grey hairs.

Inquiring Mind
Coloured Pencil, 23.5cm x 35cm
(With mount: 37.5cm x 48cm)
Copyright Laura Hardie

I only have one drawing left in the Dutch Auction as 'Focused' has sold and will soon be making it's way to the US. That leaves 'Inquiring Mind', which strangely enough I thought would be the first to go, as the last one standing. It has dropped in price by another £20 and is now £90. If you would like more details or are interested in purchasing this drawing please email me.

Kamis, 15 September 2011

Animal Art Adventures

The last two!

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:48 AM PDT

Inquiring Mind
Coloured Pencil, 23.5cm x 35cm
(With mount: 37.5cm x 48cm)
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Have been looking back over previous posts to see when I started the Dutch Auction and couldn't believe it was back in May – where does the time go! I started with six drawings and almost five months later, four have gone to good homes and we're now down to the last two. So if you've been following, and are interested, this could be your last chance to get an original drawing at a great price. 'Focused' is now down to £100 and 'Inquiring Mind', £110. Both drawings are double-mounted ready to frame. If you would like more details on either drawing or are interested in purchasing then please email me.

Focused
Pencil, 25.5cm x 20.5cm
(With mount: 39.5cm x 33.5cm)
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011

Minggu, 11 September 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Finished!

Posted: 11 Sep 2011 11:13 AM PDT

Just popping in quickly with the final scan of Flea, who is now finished and awaiting approval. Coloured pencils are staying out as next up on the drawing board ready to be worked on is a lovely black Lab – I predict a challenge with this one!

Selasa, 06 September 2011

Animal Art Adventures

Flea

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 03:12 PM PDT

Still working away on Flea and hope to have her finished over the next few days. I have another couple of portraits to do after this and then I am not entirely sure where my life will take me artistically after that. Without going into detail, I have had to change things in my life and there is a lot I will need to consider and think about in the coming months, especially with my art. I therefore won't be accepting any more commissions until October/November 2012 and thought I should really mention this now on my blog as I've been getting a number of enquiries. My website will be updated too as soon as I can sort out a publishing problem I'm having with it. Feel quite emotional after that!

Running behind again with Dutch Auction news, sorry, but hopefully you will know how it works despite my failure to keep you updated on time. There are three drawings left, all at greatly reduced prices and with a further £20 off this week - they are 'Focused' (£120), 'Inquiring Mind' (£130) and 'Eye Contact' (£65). This is the last chance you will get to purchase 'Eye Contact' (below) at this price as next week it will be removed from the auction and remain on my website at the original price of £225.

Eye Contact
Coloured Pencil, 27cm x 19.5cm
(With mount: 41cm x 32.5cm)
Copyright Laura Hardie 2011