Friday, 1 April 2011

I need to get my paint on!


Ever felt like you are running on the spot..getting no where fast?!
Yep, that's about where I'm at right now!
I haven't got a painted journal cover to show you yet (as mentioned yesterday)...my small child is now fully recovered and abound with energy...so lots of play to catch up on today!
Instead I'm showing you my latest fabric journal I've made which is from my most recent painting.."dancing in the rain"...I'm quite in love with it actually....its my favourite yet!





However...I REALLY need to get my paint on...I have these paintings waiting to be worked on..AND I have an exhibition in May which I am taking part in! (gulp!) It's a local event where artists of this area are opening up their studios and inviting the public to take a look..and purchase some creations of course if they should fancy....


I have about 3 paintings to sell so far!And not many books to add :)

But yes I can hear you all shout....Less moaning more painting :)
I'm joining in with the Paint Party Friday today.....come with me a take a look at what everyone else is getting upto x

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38 comments:

  1. Unknown1 April 2011 at 12:22

    Oh, I love your paintings, especially the swing one, just wonderful!

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  2. tartankiwi1 April 2011 at 12:22

    OMG, I LOVE that journal! You are so talented!!!

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  3. Mimi and Tilly1 April 2011 at 13:07

    Your journal is beautiful! And your paintings too, it's lovely to see them unfinished as I can see the process of layering you go through which is fab. I can sooooo relate to your feeling of not getting anything done, the ole M.E. has been demanding that I do nothing but sit and rest, and while I've been squidging my cats, and pondering the meaning of life over cups of lovely warm tea, my head has been relatively fizzing and popping with creative ideas... Do you think the world needs knitted pyjamas, and sheepskin pillowcases?! Big hugs, Em xxx

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  4. Colette1 April 2011 at 13:30

    Eeek! May! Nothing like a bit of pressure to get you moving eh? That journal is gorgeous - I'm in awe of all the things you find time to do, well done! Glad the little one is feeling better, have a great weekend. x

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  5. Unknown1 April 2011 at 13:51

    This is wonderful- I really like the way you added more raindrops with other media- it really gets the point across. I LOVE the other paintings you shared too- they are each wonderful and a great example of the variety in your work.
    Now, go get your paint on ;)
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  6. SHERI COOK1 April 2011 at 14:53

    You have a fun energy to your works! Love em!

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  7. Jenn Bower1 April 2011 at 15:22

    The journal is beautiful but I absolutely adore the swing painting. Can't wait to see that one finished. Congrats on the gallery showing. That should be such fun. Happy to hear the little one is on the mend. Have a joy-filled weekend. *hugs*

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  8. GlorV11 April 2011 at 16:06

    I like this idea of the fabric journal. You've really added a lot of color with the fabric you used and all this takes a lot of time. Outstanding, thanks for sharing. I love getting ideas from other artists. PPF is such fun!

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  9. Crystal1 April 2011 at 16:09

    Love the fabric journal cover and of the I so adore the swing! :-)

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  10. Christine1 April 2011 at 16:18

    that fabric journal is amazing, so feminine.

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  11. Kristin Dudish1 April 2011 at 16:21

    I've said it before... If you weren't so fab I would be completely envious of your amazing sewing talents!

    I can't wait to see your finished paintings!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I'm glad your daughter is feeling better :)

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  12. Theresa1 April 2011 at 17:53

    I love your fabric journal! The paintings in progress are delightful! Happy PPF! ~Theresa

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  13. Pam Tucker1 April 2011 at 18:32

    Well, I LOVE it all! I am especially interested in seeing that swing painting finished, too! ;)

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  14. EVA1 April 2011 at 18:40

    Lovely journal. Your WIP painting are looking so interesting. Can't wait to see more, Jenny!!

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  15. WrightStuff1 April 2011 at 18:49

    How exciting to be having this open house gallery. We had one near me recently but unfortunately I only found out about it the day after it finished!
    Can't wait to see the finished paintings - especially girl on a swing - love the movement!
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my eye painting by the way. I was really chuffed :)

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  16. Abela1 April 2011 at 19:05

    Tabajaras in so many things at once, as you do not know, and I love the girl in the swing. Hugs

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  17. Anonymous1 April 2011 at 19:11

    That journal is fantastic! I'm anxious to see the painting of the girl on the swing finished. Get to work, girl! :D And good luck with the exhibition!

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  18. Heather1 April 2011 at 19:46

    I love the fabric journals. they are so unique. they must take a alot of time!
    How cool to be able to open up your studio for the public! I wish I could come visit you in your studio, i am sure it is quite inspiring, just like you! xo

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  19. Marlene1 April 2011 at 21:02

    Your journals are beautiful, fabric is a lot of fun to play with. Your paintings are gorgeous, The event in May sounds like it will be fun and hopefully profitable for you.

    PS: I didn't start the convo about ninja guppies I just got involved in it.

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  20. Anonymous1 April 2011 at 21:04

    So that journal is my absolute favourite of yours! I adore it! Cannot wait to see your paintings either!

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  21. Kat W1 April 2011 at 21:40

    Your fabric journal is....I can't find the words to describe how intricately, imaginatively, beautiful it is! You are soooo clever - when are you running residential courses on how to create such beauties? I love Scotland. Surely you have an annexe or something you can house participants in. LOL.

    Those paintings look full of potential - already full of imaginative detail. I look forward to seeing more of them.

    Kat X

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  22. Anne Butera1 April 2011 at 23:11

    Your latest journal is totally gorgeous! Can't wait to see your finished paintings.

    Oh, I wish I could stop by and visit your studio. I like Kat's idea of an annex. Would be really fun!

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  23. Victoria2 April 2011 at 00:35

    Wow! Wonderfully inspiring ..such beautiful creations and you art is gorgeous!! Shine on..such a fabulous post! and such talent!
    Victoria

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  24. Heather Foust2 April 2011 at 03:19

    One of these days I am going to learn to sew. Nelly gave me her old sewing machine around a year ago and I still have not touched it! It scares meeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeee.
    I just adore your style lady!!! Your paintings are just fantastic!

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  25. Carola Bartz2 April 2011 at 04:55

    I love your paintings - the colors you work with are gorgeous and belong to my favorites. I like the idea of the open studios, here in my town we have that twice a year and I enjoy visiting other studios.

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  26. ger chouinard2 April 2011 at 04:57

    Jenny Blair ... LOVE AND PEAS! I LOVE it! and I LOVE your work - you're 3 WIP's are amazing and not even done. Can't wait to see the finished treasures. I've moaned too ... not very becoming, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do. I am making progress with less moaning, so I'm on the right path. Talk soon ... bye!

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  27. Carrie Martinez2 April 2011 at 06:06

    What an amazingly detailed and ornately beautiful book cover! I would have to put my most special works within such a special cover...I love the bottom art pieces as well, the upper left outline of the girl over the text background looks fabulous! Happy weekend :)

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  28. Unknown2 April 2011 at 07:27

    Fantastic journal love it.. glad your child is fully recovered.. have sent you an email via Etsy.
    Get painting girl...

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  29. rachel awes2 April 2011 at 13:19

    i am crazy in love with your work.
    that journal is a TREASURE..
    to be held close & forever adored.
    & your paintings are sooo beautiful!
    i am swinging & dancing in the rain
    just looking at all your splendor.
    eeeee! xoxox

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  30. Priti Lisa2 April 2011 at 20:04

    Love the journal and how exciting to have an art showing coming up! I know you'll get it togethr. If you are like me you'll be at it til the last minute :)
    x0x

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  31. Anonymous3 April 2011 at 01:13

    Such a gorgeous journal! Now go get your paint on, sistah!!

    Thank you for sending loads of love my way during our grieving. Means a whole big bunch to us :)

    xo
    Gwynnie

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  32. Wini3 April 2011 at 14:06

    Dear Jenny, your journal looks so beautiful, tactile and decorative, and your paintings are really sweet and lovely!!! I'm inspired by your creativity. Good luck with the exhibition too! How exciting!! Wini xo

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  33. Netty3 April 2011 at 17:16

    Such a gorgeous fabric journal and your figures are brilliant, look forward to seeing them completed as am sure they will be amazing. Have a great week, Annette x

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  34. Anonymous4 April 2011 at 01:33

    Your fabric journal has so much delicious texture! Very cool. Happy Belated PPF.

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  35. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf4 April 2011 at 09:17

    I'm loving the sketches on the preped backgrounds. Can't wait to see them finished.

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  36. Unknown4 April 2011 at 18:23

    I love these, Jenny! Awesome work. :-)

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  37. Paula - Buenos Aires5 April 2011 at 23:18

    Wow! Cool work! So vibrant.
    In answer to your volume question about my decoupage frame, it means that it has a double image with white paste in between to raise the design. It has a 3D effect.

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  38. Eydie Kugler21 April 2011 at 01:09

    I just found your blog and loved visiting with you. Filled with so much truth and beauty. So glad I found you. I look forward to visiting again soon.
    xoxo
    Eydie

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