Running though again as I forgot to buy some blue tac and I need it to attach all my labels for my exhibition tomorrow so off to the shops again!
Heres my new tiger acrylic painting, I think it was Stephie that asked when my Steampunk event was - its this Sunday and Monday. Really looking forward to it and my mum is helping out on the Monday so looking forward to spending the day with her!
Clare xx
That is fab Clare ā¦ I gave away my tiger card I bought from you some time ago now this morning ā¦ It was perfect for the person we have sent it too, but I almost didnāt want to part with it ā¦
I would love to paint in a tiger in wax ā¦ I have drawn a couple but each time I try in wax, it doesnāt flow ā¦ you have mastered them very well 
In that case Brenda maybe your hubby could be persuaded he needs a holiday in an area where Terry is teachingā¦or drop a hint to Father Christmas or the birthday and anniversary fairy lol
No Brenda, the shedās bigger than thatā¦ Afraid youāre too expensive for my pocket Brenda - looks like Iāll have to paint it myself. Now, whereās my watercoloursā¦?
I donāt paint sheds ā¦ But I do have one in my lounge 
We are hooked on all things miniature here ā¦
So cute Hazel, is that Adrianās latest project?
Fab tiger Clare, and good luck at your steampunk fair - take lots of photos for us!
Super duper Peacock Hazel 
Yes, I bought him a kit, which is just the box bit for Christmas and he had been building it on and off since then. He added the ship lap, built the bench, created a floor and strip light etc. and we have picked up a few bits as you can see from the fairs we have been too ā¦ Itās a fun hobby, although we donāt have room for more ā¦ Although Iād love a beach hut designed as my studio lol
Glad you like the peacock 
it was fun - I might do a few more ādifferentā subjects
I highly recommend a HUGE variety of subjects Hazel - you know me, I canāt stick to one thing for long 
Great work Clare and good luck with the event. I was hunting for some blutac this morning as I wanted to take some pics of more cards I had painted and they wouldnāt lie flatā¦I thought of taking pics of them in polybags like Hazel did but I would only get reflection so I had to use some low tac tape and hope it didnāt leave a markā¦all went wellā¦phew.
Trevorā¦I sincerely hope the shed is painted purple with glitterā¦I did that to my garageā¦a girl has to have standards.
Hazelā¦great peacockā¦lots of steady hand work going on there.
Tessa, that would not be a problem and hubby would be willing to suggest itā¦the problem is that he wonāt go anywhere without me (aaah) and he wouldnāt want a lesson as well. He doesnāt drive, so the end product would be of him sitting in a hotel room all alone and that would make me feel too guilty. He is over generous and I darenāt say I want something as it would be mine before I blink.
We went to the NEC 2 years ago to the the hobbies and handicrafts exhibition and of course he had to tag alongā¦but every few mins he had to stop because his back was aching and it spoilt it for me (and him).
He is always looking at painting holidays but doesnāt think about the problems involved. For meā¦I could quite happily go on my ownā¦lolā¦
That one of the things I like about your work Stephie - always something new.
I do love to experiment in wax and as we know try new things - so will be experimenting with subjects more too ā¦ I do sometimes doodle a sketch on paper before I paint in wax, just to keep me on the right lines ā¦ The pens you use are they especially for watercolour paper? I would love to have a go at the ink style sketching or my case doodling
Sooooo true Brenda And thank you
Erā¦ noā¦
Fab work everyone, . Hazel
that peacock is superb
Thank you Margaret 
I won some pool/beach shoes on a Facebook giveaway draw thingy. They arrived today and they areā¦purple!
Shush! donāt tell Brenda! x
Yay for purple!
Hazel the pens I use are not specific to watercolour paper, but since I add quite a lot of water if I didnāt use watercolour paper Iād end up with cockles.
This is the sepia one, which is waterproof when itās dry and watersoluble when itās wet
and this is the black one that goes into lots of colours when water is added and is watersoluble forever
The black one needs less water adding, so you can use this on a 300g+ card. It will cockle cartridge paper.
Thanks for the info Stephie I think I might treat myself, I have a little pocket pad which says itās ā¦
" ā¦ top quality heavy watercolour paper, 200gsm, 25% cotton fibre cold pressed, acid free "
Which I doodle on with my watercolor pencils - would this work with the pens ?
Iām not sure Hazel, Iāve never used anything less than 300gsm. If itās alright with watercolour pencils then it should be ok with the pens as itās a similar process. I can post you a piece of Bockingford 300gsm to try if you like.
Thank you that is very kind of you Stephie, but I do have some 300gsm Bockingford but its larger sheets and thought it might be fun to use this little moleskin pad I have, I have ordered the black pen for now and will see how I go ā¦
Thanks again for the info and advise ā¦
Hazel
