I would like to first explain my use of the word ‘wordsmith’ that appears in the title of this site. This is related to this post so bare with me…I’m a scribbler as well as a doodler. The thing is I don’t want to call myself a ‘writer’ as that implies that I have a published book … More The Premise of a New Project – SOUR PUSS! Get Involved!
After I know, I apologise but I’ve been busy! In fact I’ve been working through lots of styles and finally I think I’ve found my style. In the past I have always been a fine artist, if you like, producing work that is realistic or traditional. Like this… There’s nothing wrong with this of … More It’s been a while…
Today I spent a morning trying to assemble a two layered shadow box card…I think that’s what they are called anyway 🙂 I had a great design idea in my head that involved a piece of my original artwork and some hand drawn illustrations that I drew yesterday. I wasn’t using the right card though … More Appreciation Post to all the Greetings Cards Makers out there…
Here he is, my handsome wolf. I will be scanning him later today. Now I move on to another project…the greetings card. I find in the art world that greetings card designers are often not seen as artists but ‘crafters’ but for me ALL design is art. I particularly have a love for pop up … More And here is the finished piece. ..
Progress with the Wolf… I have to say though spent a small fortune on FCPITT artist pens and was horrified at the bleeding! Almost ruined an eye and Stabilo had to come to the rescue! Anyone else had the same issue? I’ve always loved Faber Castel although I favour Promarkers for their blending abilities. This … More Wolf Progress…
Over the last few months, I have been working hard to create my portfolio for the pet portraits side of my work and it has been an enjoyable journey but also a bit of a learning curve too. When in was younger I used to draw all of the time and I studied art to … More Sketching with Indulgence. ..
Claire E Cruddas 