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Tuscan Patterns

By Liz Williams

Screenplay writing

I'm revisiting my recent studies involved in gaining my BA(Hons) degree, taking on writing a screenplay for a local film-maker. An uplifting and exciting project that I'm looking forward to exploring. I love my life! A new day, a new adventure. I'm also on the road, seeking out sales for my artwork, and trying to promote some online sales. I do wish bringing in money was as simple as spending it is... that's life I suppose. I write, paint, sketch, sew and create every day, always wishing I could eke out a bit more time to fit in everything I want to achieve. If anyone out there knows of better avenues to promote artwork and encourage sales...I'm all ears...and if I find one, I will be very willing to share. Meanwhile, I'll get back to it. xxx

chill day, sketching

Such sad news of the attacks on Brussels. I've spent the day dipping into the news and sketching.

Shells

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Tuscan Patterns

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Blue Ribbon Day

What a great day it's been.  I have finally got some of my new products uploaded to the Etsy shop; lots still to include; pendants, paintings, collages and trinket boxes.  In addition to that I am delighted to have been honoured with a invitation to join the Royal Society of the Arts as a Fellow.  The organisation aspires to encouraging the Arts around the world and I am delighted to accept the invitation, and will endeavour to play a part in the Society's great work.  Happy days.

ready, steady, go.

Being involved in the arts for so many years I've seen lots of new advances, products and techniques come and go.  One thing that has always created a challenge and probably always will is problems with glues and sealants...Not much has changed there.  Yes, there are far more available, but each has its limitations.
This past month has had me nearly tearing my hair out in that department, but, at last I have managed to concoct a glaze for my painted, porcelain trinket boxes that I'm satisfied with.
The boxes themselves are imported, white porcelain.  I then paint each one, sign and glaze it.  And there you have it, a unique handcrafted gift for you to give or keep. Photos to follow.

READY TO SELL NEW PRODUCTS

I've had a week or so of exploring and testing new products.  I love coming up with new stuff, what I don't like so much is the period after that when I have to test the durability and feasibility of new products...it seems so clinical and at odds with the whole artistic process, but it's so important.  I never release a new product without going through the process, so I can have confidence that there will be no unexpected effects or damage issues in new materials and processes.  It's the most boring part of the work I do, but it might also be the most important part.
      So I am now able to put my new trinket boxes up for sale.  I plan to make an introductory offer of £7.50 per box, as I like to give followers a chance to buy new products at a reduced price.  Because each box is different and I hope to make a good number of them.  Choice will be limited to a general colour palette rather than an individual choice of box. ie. blues, greens, reds, browns.  I will honour the followers price up to the end of March, after which the price will be re-accessed and may rise.  If you are interest in buying, please let me know, otherwise, the details will be posted over the next few days.