"Ginny in the roses"
You know I like nothing better than a good book. Which is why I think it's so fabulous that I seem to keep falling into commissions where I get to bring characters to life! How fun is that?This latest commission is Miss Ginny Delacourt, the creation of author Heidi Ashworth. Ginny is the heroine in the novel Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind.
Heidi approached me to do a portrait of her lovely heroine because her cover (which is lovely itself) didnt feature her character. I was happy to oblige!
If you'd like to find out more about Heidi or her writings, you can visiter her blog here.
As for me...I am sorry that the etsy shop has gotten so skimpy. That just wont do! I am starting some new paintings now to add to the shop after my massive Deluxe painting frenzy. So many projects just keep piling up for May that I know I must get started now.
And to top it off, we've decided to put wood (or wood-esque!) floors in the main part of our house and I know the instillation of those will really throw us for a loop and I wont get much painting done.
That said, I'm thinking I wont take any more commission work until after May 9. I've just so much that needs to be done by May 1 and May 9 is the big Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar. So, to save my sanity, I think I need to reign myself in. I hope you understand! But I will still try to keep many treasures in the etsy shop for your buying pleasure.
Also...I'm thinking I may try out the print idea. I need to start tracking down paper and shipping packaging. So I'm working on it ;)
Ok, well, I hope to do some etsy painting today. And I still have my large commission to show you, so there's still more to come!~
H
19 comments:
She is lovely!
Hey, you, thanks for the great linky love! I can't wait for my picture to get here!!
I love Heidi's piece! I'm so glad she found you through my blog because that is so beautiful!
Yay! im so glad you are going to try the print idea. Beautiful painting i just love her dress.
Hope the floor comes along ok.
x
How pretty!
Lucky you! I would love to get new floors.
Jennifer
Oh, she's so beautiful! I must save my dollars so I can buy one of the new things you're working on now!
She's so beautiful-love her! Can't wait to see new paintings for etsy too : )
Very pretty, as usual! :)
BTW, I like your new banner.
Very classy Heather. I can't see why the print idea won't work, i bought a print and i still love it, probably more affordable too, if you do and you're interested in spreading your wings Ivy's Attic is looking :-)
Oooo, this is beautiful! I'm a sucker for Regency anything!
Wow---that is cool---great pic.
Good luck with the floors---I came over from Alyson's blog...
If you get time---(yeah, right!)visit my blog---I am doing a small giveaway.
www.swaneesinger.blogspot.com
I paint also---well, sometimes.
Thank you, and thanks for visiting my blog. Your paintings are good!
I'll be back again!!
Hi Heather she is Beautiful. I can't wait to see your etsy offerings and the other big commission piece. Julie
I love it!
I'm going to check out her website now!
Gorgeous!!!! Really pretty!
She came yesterday and I just love her! I blogged about it today
www.heidiashworth.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Heather! She is everything and more I hoped for!
She is gorgeous! Wow, you have been extra busy. Love the new look of your blog too. So you are going to give printmaking a go? I think you will like it. I get all my paper through Daniel Smith or Twin Rocker. Wishing you all the best on all these projects!
merle
Really beautiful~ I love the manse in the background!
Ginny is beautiful. You have a great talent! I read the book and the picture does her justice!!! LOVE IT!
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