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• Rainbows of Happiness
  by Karin Taylor

  Geez, lately …. i just can’t get rainbows out of my head…....so I’ve been doing lots of them, you’ve probably noticed….. there’s a …

  Geez, lately …. i just can’t get rainbows out of my head…....so I’ve been doing lots of them, you’ve probably noticed….. there’s a message in that….. just HOPE / Hopefully, the rainbows bring more HOPE and more thinking about HOPE…. often I find I lose hope…so this influx of rainbows is as much for me as anything….i think i’m very focussed on them right now, because it’s so easy to lose sight of hope, and Christmas is a time to refocus on that which brings hope to ourselves, and gives hope and spreads a light to others i guess….. Anyways… enough rambling….did you make it this far.?? thank you if you did….. I wanted to share a few sales, and a few features…. and say a few thank yous to people i ain’t been able to, coz i dunno who bought the gear….so here goes …. THANK YOU for buying this…...... / / Skater Girl White Tee THANK YOU for buying this….... / / Tigre in Lime Fur in Grass Green Tee THANK YOU for buying this…... / / Save our Whales – Matted Print – Black Matt THANK YOU to the hosts for featuring this 5 days ago…... / / Heart of Gold in the Music Inspired Art Group THANK YOU to the hosts for featuring this 2 days ago…... / / Wheat Hurts in the Owl Artwork Group THANK YOU to the hosts for featuring this 1 day ago…... / / Flower Power in All the Colours of the Rainbow Group THANK YOU to the hosts for featuring this 4 hours ago …... / / Scuba Diva TShirt in Art & Stories Made for Children Group T H A N K Y O U E V E R Y O N E *

• Sales Tips BLOG @ RB
  by Karin Taylor

  There is a wo…

  There is a wonderful place you can go to for advice on Sales – it’s very helpful, so please make sure to visit this spot and add it to your watchlist. This blog is run by Jo, Jason and Nat who contribute to the info on a regular basis…definitely worth keeping an eye out for these postings and ponderings about how to be more effective. - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - / MY RECENT SALES I’ve just sold about 17 things since yesterday and I am so grateful to you, over the moon in fact, and hope you love the products you receive from Red Bubble! Here is a BIG thank you to everyone who’s recently purchased some of my work!! I sold a white t-shirt of / Bucket and Spade Maiden / and a black tshirt of Floating Peach / to Jodi Franzke / 1 day ago / Thank you so much Jodi! I sold a card of / Little Multicolour Teapot Floral / to / tcups / about 23 hours ago / Thank you so much tC – tcups says this one is her favourite design of mine…wow!! I sold 10 cards of “Asha” about 21 hours ago to a Mystery Buyer – thank you so much !!!! I sold a gold t-shirt of / Art Chick Paint Shirt / and a Raspberry tshirt of / Floating Peach to / Alison Howson / about 2 hours ago / A BIG thank you to Alison!! and hope you enjoy wearing them!! / Asia Blue on Black / just sold 8 mins ago to another Mystery Buyer – thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! / Tattoo on a navy tshirt also just sold to a Mystery Buyer a few minutes ago!! Thank you so much to my mystery buyer BIG THANKS to everyone who has bought my work! I can’t thank you all enough :)

• A copy of the email I sent today
  by Jo O'Brien

  Hello to Ears Wide Open! After reading a lot of discussion in the forums I would like to present my proposal to you. I am based in Mel…

  Hello to Ears Wide Open! After reading a lot of discussion in the forums I would like to present my proposal to you. I am based in Melbourne and am very seriously committed to renting a stall at a couple of markets to sell RedBubble Artists’ work and promote the site. I currently manage an art gallery that sells prints and originals on commission and have a strong understanding of what is involved to make this idea work. Rather than just throwing it up as a suggestion, I have included a suggested plan so that you have something tangible to discuss. I think the market stall idea has a lot of merit and could potentially grow into quite a lucrative endevour as well as being a huge promotional tool. It is a way of tapping into Melbourne’s art culture which is heavily concentrated in street stalls, markets, garage sales and small independent galleries. The benefits include increased membership on the site through being visible to Melbourne artists at their predominant place of work and increased sales through order taking on site at the stalls and through increased online patronage. Anyway, on to the plan! BubbleMarket Plan Interested artists will complete a form through the RedBubble website to register their interest in participating and agree to the consignment and payment terms. I will agree to sell their work on consignment only. All care (in fact heaps of care) but no responsibility will be taken for artists work at the stall or in transit. In the interests of keeping it simple and reasonable for a 1-2 person stall, I’d suggest a standard mark up that all submitted work will be sold at. We would have to keep prices competitive with “market” prices. I would add a small surcharge to all sales to cover my time and labor to be negotiated. Artists’ biographies, catalogues or portfolios are more than welcome if artists will post them to me. I would like to promote the individuals along with their art. If you can give me a catalogue with order codes/numbers and a cordless EFTPOS machine (even an old Click Clack one) I will take orders on behalf of RedBubble.com. If taking orders to be posted I will need all relevant info regarding postage costs to add to the order price. If I am using a Click Clack machine I will not use it for ‘on the day’ sales where the artwork is taken. Stolen cards will be declined long after the customer has gone and you are trying to deposit into the RedBubble bank account. Artists would order their own work at the base price. It would be really awesome if we could arrange to have it all end up at RedBubble Fitzroy and I’d pick it up in one go. On the day I’ll keep a meticulous list of sales and stock so I can track who is owed what money and generally account for the whereabouts of all stock. I do a fair bit of bookkeeping for our three galleries and am competent in tracking dollars and cents! At the end of the day or on the next business day I would return all unsold stock to RedBubble along with the cash. It would be great if you could pay people via the usual method. Unsold stock could be posted back to artists or kept for future markets. Expenses Summary : / -Renting the stall and perhaps a display table / -Posting unsold artworks back to artists ( I will make neat piles for you) / -Appropriate display equipment such as clear, hard backed, display files/slips to prevent damage / -Carbon Invoice book for recording sales and providing receipts / -Promotional material –lots please / -Labor to organise artwork prior to market day / -Labor to organise payments and postage after market day / -Labor associated with creating and printing a catalogue I’d be asking RedBubble Admin to help out with: / -Letting me collect artwork from Fitzroy in one go instead of 50 people posting stuff to me / -Pay artists and deposit cash (I will provide sales lists) / -Supply a click-clack or other portable Credit Card/EFT machine for catalogue orders / -Provide postage price information for catalogue orders. Contingency Planning: / -Select a market with under cover areas because artwork and rain do not mix and bad or windy weather would equal cancelling / -Have 1-2 other people available on the day in case I get hit by a bus, my car is stolen etc. / -Ensuring all artwork available for sale complies with copyright laws I have tried to cover all the main bases here but have probably missed a few things that will be blaringly obvious to others. Perhaps lets discuss it properly because I am really prepared to back this idea and make it happen with a bit of your support. BubbleMarket could become a regular event and a HUGE promotional tool for RedBubble and all the great artists we are so lucky to have on here. Do not hesitate to give me a call in or outside of business hours to discuss this idea further. Jo O’Brien / jo.obrien@hotmail.com

• SOLD!! Canvas Print!!
  by Karin Taylor

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  / I just found out i sold a large canvas print of Girl on Red Wall / I have thanked the bubbler personally but wanted to share the great news!! / This is only my 5th canvas print sold in the nine months that i’ve been here on red bubble, and i couldn’t be happier!! I no longer have the original painting of Girl on Red Wall She was purchased by a doctor and his wife who were friends of mine up on the sunshine coast (australia) I hope she’s happy wherever she is …. I’ve also got some other thank you’s I’d like to say while here!! / Thank you to the mystery buyer who bought a card of A Rainbow of Angels yesterday, i don’t know who you are, but i thank you so very much :) / Little Bear / Miss Bling Thank you so very much to my lovely artist friend and fellow bubbler Anita Inverarity who bought cards of both my new additions which are created on brown paper with mixed media, Little Bear and Miss Bling

• Sales @ Ten Weeks (two new tshirt sales!!)
  by Karin Taylor

  ___ / FIRST BIT OF NEWS / ___ I sold two tees Yay (one last night and one this morning!!!!!) Two Late…

  ___ / FIRST BIT OF NEWS / ___ I sold two tees Yay (one last night and one this morning!!!!!) Two Latest Designs sold (with many thanx) to beautiful fellow bubblebees Firstly, last night some time Liesl Yvette Wilson an aussie artist living in London who does gorgeous children’s illustrations (please pay her a visit !!) purchased my latest Kokeshi Doll Autumn TShirt: ...and NEXTLY, SalsBells69 a fellow bubblebee and wonderful photographer from Australia, purchased my other latest tee design Fantasy Island Retro TShirt: I have been really down lately, and these two sales have boosted my spirits enormously, a very big thank you to my two special buyers Leisl and Sal :) thanx guys! _________ NEX BIT OF NEWS * ( / i see you’re still here, thanx so much for hangin’ round for next bit) / ________ Hi fellow bubblebees, I joined red bubble community on or around about the 7th February 2008 (near on 10 weeks ago) i think :) i never know what today’s date is even tho it’s apparently right here on my computer screen…i am really a computer illiterate in many many ways (sh don’t tell anyone that lol) – my friend frozenfa knows this only too well :) Just me with a special update…for a while now I’ve ummed and ahhhed as to whether to share or not about sales and figures…when i first started bubbling i was so excited i couldn’t help but share good news…but as time’s gone by, I’ve noticed the ups and downs emotionally that we all go through over the good and bad times. I think all of us struggle terribly when no-one’s buying our work, and I’ve had an immense struggle with it myself. When no-one’s buying you think, okay, it’s all over bar the shout, i’m finished, i’m washed up, i wanna get out of this cruel game which is a roller coaster ride to say the least I’ve watched friends many times feel despairing, and I know that feeling so well. So sometimes sharing about sales and views can crush someone else’s spirit, or it can spur them on to become more and more determined to win the big prize :) I feel seeing someone else’s success does both these things to me. I’m not sure how the rest of you are going with your sales and progress, i’m told some even make close to a living from selling their work here…...I’m far from that goal ….. but we must continue to encourage one another all the more if some are feeling low and flailing, there are so many wonderful artists here, and i see they have no comments on their work, or just one and i wonder why is that? I have been so encouraged by this wonderful community and the warm sentiments fill my heart with joy and put a spring in my step, i can assure you all of that :) and I wanted to say thank you to everyone for being like, my extended family of brothers and sisters :) Anyway, I’ve been keeping quiet about sales and views for a while…..i wonder whether if you’re doing well..people will drop you off their watchlist….or if you’re doing not so well, people let you go anyway, i really don’t know…. But i try to be honest about who i am, so i’ve decided to lay it on the table today….and here are my stats :) Ten Weeks on Red Bubble art views 25,045 / clothing views 7,350 card sales 25 / tshirt sales 12 / _print sales _ 1 total sales* 38 translated $$$’s $163.48 ________ FINALE _ (if you’re still awake and stuck with me til this / point, i must applaud and congratulate and send you / big hugs and thanx :)_ ________ I’ve been very busy lately, as i was commissioned by some folks in United States to create some designs for a business proposal…don’t think i can say much more than that…but stay tuned as it could turn into something big….and that would be very cool :) thanks for listening to my guff everyone, love yas all :) big hugs from Karin xo

• Geisha Girl
  by Karin Taylor

  / “Geisha Girl Card…

  / Geisha Girl Card I just sold Geisha Girl card a few mins ago, would like to thank you and hope you enjoy receiving/giving it :D Geisha Girl Prints available here also See more in my by clicking on the banner, or see more of my work by clicking on any of the banners below:

• please WATCHLIST me @ my new gallery called migaloomagic
  by Karin Taylor

  please watchlist me migaloomagic please watchlist me!! MY NEW RED BUBBLE GALLERY SHOP I…

  please watchlist me migaloomagic please watchlist me!! MY NEW RED BUBBLE GALLERY SHOP IS CALLED MIGALOOMAGIC….please don’t forget to WATCHLIST me over THERE / I’ve been busy with a new concept…. / I wanted to bring parents something special to help them connect with their children… / I am busy creating a series of digital wall art, especially for children…for their bedrooms. My new gallery on Red Bubble is called migaloomagic / So far, i only have one piece of art there….but I am excited to show you anyway!! This is a gallery which I hope will provide gifts for children, for their bedrooms, for their birthdays…...I hope that it will bring parents closer to their children by helping them remember to tell their children stories, you know – the old fashioned kind of stories….the ones you just make up on the spot….. When the kids say….’tell us a story mum/dad/aunty/uncle/guardian/carer” i hope that you as a parent will gain an inspirational thought or two, from glancing up on the wall and seeing these whales or some other little idea from my artwork…to help you along :D Hugs to all, / Karin :D

• so happy to make 3 sales......
  by Karin Taylor

  A big thank you goes out to the lovely people (mystery buyers) who purchased the following items yesterday and today!! !http://images-...

  A big thank you goes out to the lovely people (mystery buyers) who purchased the following items yesterday and today!! / Greeting Card of Bridal Shower III / Mounted Print of Mary Banksia Fairy / Framed Print of Geisha Girl

• Two Huge Thank Yous !
  by Karin Taylor

  Two Huge Thank Yous I’m sending out tonight to two people….. The first thank you is my friend Traceyanne...

  Two Huge Thank Yous I’m sending out tonight to two people….. The first thank you is my friend Traceyanne from the UK who because her Art Chick Paint Shirt was too big, decided to actually buy one that’s a little smaller …...poor traceyanne :( ...but i just want to thank her so much :) Here she is folks….... isn’t she a cutie! Goo Goo Dolls just something totally unrelated and random for you… i looooooooooooooooove the Goo Goo Dolls…...*consider that the drum roll for the NEXT bit :) can you hear the drums????? ...............Fernando…o now i’m just being silly… I have ANOTHER REALLY BIG THANK YOU to a mystery buyer who has amazing of amazings….bought not only 4 cards but also A MATTED PRINT, yes folks A MATTED PRINT ….and it’s no SMALL one either!! it’s LARGE, yes, it’s a big one!! and the matted print i sold…is none other than…..........wait for it…........... A Rainbow of Angels / I just can’t get over that…i’m shocked, i’m stunned, i’m thrilled, i’m almost speechless… not only did the same person/s buy the Rainbow of Angels framed print but also they purchased 4 cards from my portfolio!!!! / A Rainbow of Angels Greeting Card / I Can Stand On My Hands Greeting Card / Daisy Chains Greeting Card / Tattoo Babies Greeting Card Thank you to the person/s unknown, you made my day/night/week… I’m off to take a few hours time away from the bubble with my family and watch my favourite tv show now….hope you all have a great night on the bub….... Nitey Nite Everyone :) / Sweet dreams….

• Rockin' Out the Door.....
  by Karin Taylor

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  Goth Girl Rox Star Tee goes rockin’ on out the door to Natsky’s place and her cuz gets to share in the fun by wearin’ Tiny on Top Tee which Natsky also purchased, what a generous cousin – BIG THANX from me to Natsky and please check out her wonderful portfolio here on RB! Madonna & Child find a new home with Angel Warda – THANK YOU so much Angel and please have a look at Angel’s lovely photography here on RB!

• When Opportunity Knocks...
  by Karin Taylor

  Encouragement for the day – when Opportunity knocks…......just go for it!!!! Inthe words of the…

  Encouragement for the day – when Opportunity knocks…......just go for it!!!! Inthe words of the song…. ‘life is short but you’re here to flower – not much point in being sour’... lol Today is really like Show and Tell at school for me, you know how you’d carefully pack your treasured goodies into your backpack (or in my day i had a daggy school port) lol ….you would have butterflies in your tummy about sharing your news…coz you knew you had something special to share with everyone, but at the same time, felt awkward and uneasy… well, i’ve been saving this news since yesterday, coz i didn’t know how to go about it really… Some amazing mystery person has bought 18 things from my shop in one go! I think that’s the total number….17 cards + 1 tshirt…..my eyes were literally popping when i found out….. It’s such a shame i can’t thank you personally as well, but i do hope you see this journal, and know how much i appreciate those sales! Thank you!! The things i sold yesterday are set out below, as clickable image links, if you’d like to know or learn how to do this yourself to enhance your own profile, i have a Tutorial for you here / / thank you so much to the mystery buyer who purchased the above cards in multiples and the tee of Circus Chicks on Tightrope TShirt FEATURES occasionally I get a feature here and there in the Groups, and i would like to acknowledge the hosts and thank them for that…. In the last week i got featured six times!... / featured in Art and Stories Made for Children Group and also featured in Underwater and Sealife Group and also was just featured in Dolphins and Whales Group – heck this one’s very popular, i only uploaded her last night! / and Tiny on Top TShirt was also featured in Art and Stories Made for Children Group / Bosom Buddy TShirt was featured in Big & Beautiful Group / featured in the B.B.W. Group thank you so much to all the hosts who do such a great job and all for the love of art*

• Hidden Treasure/Little Green Teapot
  by Karin Taylor

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  Today i got two more surprises!!! Firstly my new dear sweet bubble friend udonchow purchased my Hidden Treasure card from my ! and I thank you so much udonchow, i hope you will really like it very much! Secondly a dear old friend i used to play with when i was a young girl has reappeared into my life again through Facebook, her name is Priscilla (or Pris for short) and we both had fathers in the Police….we used to dance ourselves silly to Abba….lol….well, today Pris purchased Little Green Teapot long sleeved tee from my ....and i am really tickled pink!!!! Thank you Priscilla :D I hope you enjoy wearing it!!

• Wallflowers
  by Karin Taylor

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  Thank you Paola Jofre who has just bought a card from my bubble called Wall Flowers / Paola does wonderful photography with great textures and interest…..i love her robot series….please do check out her bubble !!! Thank you so much Paola and i hope you enjoy the card :D This design pairs nicely with Cat Nap /

• thankews
  by Karin Taylor

  Hi and big thankews to my friends and others who’ve been buying my stuff!!! !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/clothing/backgroundcolo…

  Hi and big thankews to my friends and others who’ve been buying my stuff!!! / Paint Shirt purchased by Belinda Cottee and Traceyanne / Goth Girl Rox Star purchased by a mystery buyer / Boats and Beach Babes Calendar two purchased by a mystery buyers / Circle of Friends Card purchased by debb Thankews are going out to Traceyanne and and Belinda C who both just bought tees of my Paint Shirt and a big thank you as well goes out to the lovely debb who purchased a card of Circle of Friends and thank you so much to the mystery buyers of two of my Boats and Beach Babes Calendars and whoever bought Goth Girl Rox Star TShirt THANK YOU FROM MY HEART TO EVERYONE!!!!!!! you’ve given me butterflies in my tummy i’m so excited

• Oficially Published - Book Signing at Astoria Sunday Market
  by Carrie Glenn

  JUST RELEASED – “ARTISTS OF THE WEST” COFFEE TABLE BOOK / By Skamania Mines Publishing !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/size:ul…

  JUST RELEASED – “ARTISTS OF THE WEST” COFFEE TABLE BOOK / By Skamania Mines Publishing / This beautiful collectors edition, hard cover book includes 171 full color pages of works of art that were juried into the book from artists living in or near the Western United States. This unique coffee table book features four bold and impressive works of art from Washington County resident and artist Carrie Glenn. The unveiling and first book signing was at the Lofted Lair Gallery in St. Helens, Oregon in June of 2008. Your chance to meet Artist Carrie Glenn is at the Astoria Sunday Market on July 27th 2008, from 10-am to 3-pm. Carrie will be available to sign the newly released “Artists of the West” coffee table book featuring her artwork. Books will be available for purchase at the Astoria Sunday Market Carrie Glenn Studios and coming soon to Amazon.com The Astoria Sunday Market / / Map of the Downtown Astoria Area / A Selection of Carrie’s original artwork and paintings as well as signed, limited edition prints will be available for sale on July 27th, at the Astoria Sunday Market Show. Carrie’s work has been juried into numerous art shows throughout the North West such as the “Ocean Shores Fine Arts Show” the “Lake Oswego Fine Arts Show”, and shows and sells in online galleries like RedBubble.com and Zazzle.com See for yourself why Carrie has earned the title “The Painter of Life”. The detail in her superb drawings and incredibly varied range of artistic talent puts Carrie Glenn at the top of up and coming artists to collect! For any additional information on the event, you can contact Carrie at: carrie@carrieglennstudios.com Written By Robin Mann

• Art and Stories Made for Children
  by Karin Taylor

  Hey I just realised i got featured with my new work Art Chick in “Art and…

  Hey I just realised i got featured with my new work Art Chick in Art and Stories made for Children / / Yay!!! Thanks to the loverly moderators who gave me a chance! / / / / /

• Flying Saucers Featured
  by Karin Taylor

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  / Just got me a little thrill, Printmakers have featured my little print of Flying Saucers….yaya!! thanx guys!!

• Meet Little Lost Orca and Migaloo
  by Karin Taylor

  MIGALOOMAGIC is my new concept gallery at Red Bubble…below are the very first offerings!...

  MIGALOOMAGIC is my new concept gallery at Red Bubble…below are the very first offerings! My Definition of Magic / Adjective – Wonderful, amazing or incredible, ie as in ‘a magic moment’ I think it’s very important to define magic, as for some people this is a stumbling block and something that conjures up images of black magic, darkness, and other practices which i don’t subscribe to… for the record I’m a christian who doesn’t head to sunday services each week, although i have spent most of my life doing that, it’s not where I am at this stage of the journey….and I’m not a perfect one by any means, I’m quite an unusual one by christian standards, and many feel i don’t meet the standards, but that’s ok…God and I are like this :D we’re tight, so it doesn’t matter what others think on that score…and I guess it’s unusual for me to use the word ‘magic’ when ‘magic practices’ are forbidden in the bible… but it is the where I am coming from that matters to God…He knows I don’t mean it in that way…so already, i apologise to any who may find it offensive or inconsistent, but I intend to keep the name as to me it only implies magic in this case as “wonderful, amazing or incredible, as in a magic moment”. / migaloo-pink-magic / / migaloo-blue-magic / migaloo-in-antarctica / little-lost-orca / rainbow-orcas / little-lost-orca tshirt / Moo Cow Sunrise / Little Moo I’ve been busy with a new concept…. / I wanted to bring parents something special to help them connect with their children… / I am busy creating a series of digital wall art, especially for children…for their bedrooms. My new gallery on Red Bubble is called migaloomagic / So far, I have created six conceptual pieces of art over there….but I am excited to show you anyway!! This is a gallery which I hope will provide gifts for children, for their bedrooms, for their birthdays…...I hope that it will bring parents closer to their children by helping them remember to tell their children stories, you know – the old fashioned kind of stories….the ones you just make up on the spot….. When the kids say….’tell us a story mum/dad/aunty/uncle/guardian/carer” i hope that you as a parent will gain an inspirational thought or two, from glancing up on the wall and seeing these whales or some other little idea from my artwork…to help you along :D Hugs to all, / Karin :D

• The Special Two
  by Karin Taylor

  The Special Two / one of my favourite artists and songs….by Missy Higgins…..saw her in con…

  The Special Two / one of my favourite artists and songs….by Missy Higgins…..saw her in concert, brilliant the reason for the above….? i dunno…seemed catchy coz i sold two fings :) lol / any excuse to play Missy :)))) share Missy….. extol Missy….. listen to Missy….. / One Spring Day easily one of my favourite creations…..thank you so much to the mysterious buyer! I hope you love this one :) or perhaps you are giving it to someone special ….. / Tattoo TShirt oooooo i am just so happy this one is proving popular…thanks to JakkiO who specially requested it and BIG THANKS TO fellow bubbler Mads Dyreberg Haldrup for purchasing this tshirt today!!! / I’ve sold 4 of these tshirts in the last week, and i can’t get over it still!!!!

• Elephants like Green Tea
  by Karin Taylor

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  Hi, I bet you didn’t know that!!! / A word of caution, if you have a pet elephant don’t try it…..as I’m just trickin’!!!! / I just said that because my bubbly friend georgiegirl who does gorgeous gorgeous arty farty stuff (which you should check out…i love her gorgeous birdy drawing in particular) and she takes great pix too….also, her mum is a bubbler too, wow, fancy that!!!!!! if you go to georgiegirls bubble, you can get to her mum’s bubble from the link she’s provided (deep breath) just bought two of my cards!!!!!!! *Thank you so much georgiegirl i hope you enjoy these :D / Asha / Little Green Teapot

• A Sale Today!
  by Maria Dryfhout

  Just received a notice from RedBubble that I had sold a print titled: / “Forever In Blue Jeans”. !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/a…

  Just received a notice from RedBubble that I had sold a print titled: / “Forever In Blue Jeans”. The buyer is: greeneyedlady Please wander through her portfolio.

• Painting Diesel on Decks - 1/4 of the way through....
  by DieselLaws

  Diesel on Decks – The Art Piece / ...

  Diesel on Decks – The Art Piece / - This is my favourite design to date and, as I was rummaging through the house the other day I stumbled across an acrylic paint set. / So I popped down the shop, purchased some 45×60 canvas’ and decided it was time to convert my art from digital to reality. I decided to take some photos of the process and as it stands, I believe I am 1/4 of the way through. Enjoy. —-—-—-—-- / To start, I hopped into Photoshop and made my canvas the same size as the ‘real’ canvas. In this case, 45cm x 60cm, with 300dpi. Then I dragged my vector image across and resized it to fit the Photoshop canvas. Unfortunately I don’t have a massive printer, so I printed the image across 4 pieces of paper, (there was a little bit of the image missing on each page) aligning each page with the reference corner; eg. top left image on the page aligns with top left corner, bottom right aligns to bottom right corner etc. Then, I printed a colour version of the center image, where most of the ‘action’ happens. I will use this image for colour reference, and also tracing later on. Then came the question of how to get that design onto the canvas. Remembering back to primary school, I used a highly advanced technique (WARNING – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED) called…...TRACING. Told you it was advanced! I coloured the back of the main colour image, and then, using my 4 pages as a guide, I traced the image directly onto the canvas. Ooooooh! Then I posed for this really cool shot. Then next bit was to get my paints out and start colouring in the areas. Even though I will later cover over the edges with thick black outlines, I wanted to be as neat as possible and take my time on this artwork. I tend to usually rush things in real life so it was a good test! When I paint, I have a habit of pouring out way too much paint then I need. Today was no different. I’m sure I will learn to perfect this wasting technique as the days go on. I was drawing/painting for about 2 hours and I’m quite proud of how far I have got already. I’m also very happy with where it is going, and it may not look like much in the final drawing SO FAR, but in my opinion it’s on track! I’m not sure how long it will take to finish it, probably another 4 days when I get the time, but I will put up another Journal entry asap! This is where we leave it for today, but stay tuned…I will finish this! If you like this art piece, please view it here > /

• More prints have become available
  by Karin Taylor

  Hullo believers in all things bubbly :) Just a quick journal noting that until recently a lot of the art in my portfolio was only avai…

  Hullo believers in all things bubbly :) Just a quick journal noting that until recently a lot of the art in my portfolio was only available as cards, gradually I’m uploading more of the larger files and here a the latest ones now available as prints on Red Bubble from today… / Spring Flowers / Pistachio Icecream / One Spring Day / Best of Friends / Sisters Fishing / Girls Day Out / Diving Divas / Whale Dancers / Jean Dolls / Circle of Friends

• Karl James - a remarkable Australian artist
  by Vasile Stan

  I have found Karl James and his works a few days ago and I am very much impressed with his compo…

  I have found Karl James and his works a few days ago and I am very much impressed with his compositions. As far as I can judge, this Australian artist is in a class of his own. His work is not only original, but also has a powerful and very unique expression. Here’s what he says about himself: Karl James is a multi award winning artist and his work has been exhibited widely He is a self taught artist working from Whyalla in regional South Australia. His work covers many media from heavy and brooding charcoal drawings to mono prints, etchings, luscious tactile collages, vibrant paintings in oil and acrylic and even illustrative narratives. Here’s one example of his work: I am sure when you visit his work you will not be dissapointed, on the contrary, you will enjoy it very much. And I am sure he will be more than delighted to have your comments. Why am I promoting him? No other reasons than to let other artists know about him and for an exchange of artistic views and appreciation of good art. My intention is to do more of the kind. Thank you for reading this info and for visiting Karl James work.