tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45476239134287702502024-03-13T00:25:51.083+00:00Marie Vickers ArtNorthern-born, Worthing-based artist.Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-78440749008014480252020-08-23T17:08:00.009+01:002020-08-23T17:12:21.108+01:00Printmaking<p>So, after a little hiatus from 'blogging', I have decided to write a new post to show what work I have been focusing on in recent times.</p><p>Over the last few years, I have been enjoying experimenting with cyanotype, screen printing and relief printmaking.</p><p>This weekend I have been using watercolour and Khadi paper as a background, and then printing over the top using my new copper ink, which I really love.</p><p>During lockdown, I have been following the <span style="color: #ff00fe;"><a href="https://handprinted.co.uk/blogs/blog" target="_blank">Handprinted blog</a>,</span> which has been giving me lots of inspiration to get printing again.</p><p>I shall continue to post my endeavours here..</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFxn4QVThrk1FJ_DTiKDArsAIQZhlQpccTzzgK8mnh7DKIDy8iLNdHj0qHDTOVF2YdbhZhUtNMphGHsHeVy-DKJx41IKkP_d8KF3NLZGgY0oqJLFnkGHEY7SqtTXOy7riYe_uUZMVo7U/s2327/20200823_144608.jpg" style="background-color: #93c47d; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="1641" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFxn4QVThrk1FJ_DTiKDArsAIQZhlQpccTzzgK8mnh7DKIDy8iLNdHj0qHDTOVF2YdbhZhUtNMphGHsHeVy-DKJx41IKkP_d8KF3NLZGgY0oqJLFnkGHEY7SqtTXOy7riYe_uUZMVo7U/w283-h400/20200823_144608.jpg" title="Copper ink on Khadi Paper" width="283" /></a></h1><p><br /></p>Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-5483152927105190402013-06-05T09:42:00.000+01:002013-06-05T09:42:28.588+01:00Life Drawing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One thing I have missed over the last year is the opportunity to do some life drawing.<br />
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In the last month I have managed to make 3 sessions, plus another this weekend to come!<br />
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I love it and I have been able to draw some amazing models too :)<br />
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I have been wanting to photograph my makes for quite a while now to upload to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarieVickersArt" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://folksy.com/shops/MarieVickersArt" target="_blank">Folksy </a>shops.</div>
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Finally, the sun was shining and I took my wares out in to the garden and photographed EVERYTHING.</div>
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I followed a great tutorial from <a href="http://pinterest.com/mvickersart/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>to a lovely blog by <a href="http://www.flaxandtwine.com/" target="_blank">Flax and Twine</a> about how to build a lightbox (click <a href="http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2013/02/diy-photo-light-box-finish-fifty-project.html" target="_blank">here</a> or on the image below to see how to build one yourself).</div>
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I got some much better photos than I had managed to previously...<br />
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Then I uploaded some of my bits to Etsy and Folksy!<br />
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I have been neglecting my sewing machine in recent times, so I felt it was overdue a bit of a run out. I have always enjoyed free motion embroidery and really wanted to 'marry up' a bit of art work and some sewing.</div>
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I chose some images that I really like, and then copied them on to fabric.</div>
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I then added some fabric paint to give it some vibrant colour.</div>
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I have made a bag so far and planning to make some cushion covers too.</div>
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Recently, <a href="http://www.wchp.org.uk/userfiles/wchp/files/WCHP%20Art%20Form%20with%20ADDRESS.pdf" target="_blank">The Worthing Homeless</a> charity have an ambitious project for the summer. They want 500 artists to do a portrait of a homeless person, based on a brief description of their circumstances only; in any media you wish. This represents each individual homeless person that the charity have had through its doors in 2012.</div>
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My profile told of a man who is British, in his 60s, used to live in Florida and has round the clock medical needs. Due to various issues since he came back to England, he is now homeless.</div>
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I decided to portray my gentleman in embroidery, and lay his life (as I know it) on to a tea towel, depicting his move from Florida to Worthing where everything is 'Sunny' and 'lovely' by the sea. In the midst of this, is a man who is almost invisible to everyone else. I liked the 'tea towel' concept as it is something we all generally use but have little regard for; it just 'is'.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sewn 'invisible' man</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">in situ, on a vibrant background of sunny postcards of 'ideal living' by the sea</td></tr>
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Later in the year, all of these artworks shall be displayed as part of the <a href="http://worthingopenhouses.com/" target="_blank">Worthing Open Houses</a>, and then auctioned off to raise money.<div>
<br />Earlier this year, artists were invited to chose artwork they would like to go on Worthing Pier for a year. I was very excited as I had two pieces chosen.<div>
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This was a great event organised by<a href="http://www.creativewaves.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Creative Waves</a> (Vanessa Breen and Nadia Chalk) of Worthing. It sure does brighten up the pier! If you are ever passing by - pop on the pier and have a look - the art work looks fantastic!</div>
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Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-7972249869146407202013-02-12T11:50:00.003+00:002013-02-12T11:51:55.681+00:00Printing...and more printing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always loved the process of printing, although I have only ever done block prints before and a little etching, although the negative for this is that I don't have access to a proper press to do it.</div>
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Anyway, the one thing I haven't tried, and always wanted to, is screen printing. I had previously been put off as it seemed as though it was going to be very complicated and require equipment I didn't have. Then I saw a YouTube video by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuJRODhkmAA&list=FLWXNrXCla__1Ma4D3Z_nyNw&index=13" target="_blank">Bill Flowers</a>. Ok, so I didn't have everything to hand, but he certainly de-mystified the process. My first attempt is the very beautiful Natalie Wood screen print you see above. I was so happy! I can't believe it worked out as well as it did. Thank you Bill Flowers! (Seriously, go to this bloke's YouTube channel, he's great.)</div>
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And then I had a go at Gelatin Plate printing. I had tried this before but with absolutely no success what-so-ever. Turns out I had just been using far too much ink. So, this morning, I gave it another go - I am one happy chick-a-dee!</div>
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Well, this was experiment number one with using Encaustic wax and an iron. I really liked the effect, so (of course) I had to do a few more...</div>
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I must say, I am very pleased with the results and the experimenting will go on...<br />
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At the end of September, I was involved in an exhibition at the very lovely <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inclusive-Arts-at-Heene-Gallery/232474503432166?fref=ts" target="_blank">Heene Gallery</a> in Worthing. There were some wonderful things there, gorgeous jewellery by <a href="http://naturallysilver.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jane Pinder (Naturally Silver</a>), beautiful stained glass by <a href="http://www.naomifrances.co.uk/" target="_blank">Naomi Frances</a> and some stunning photography by <a href="http://lorraineheaysmanphotography.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lorraine Lewis Heaysman.</a> There was also art work from<a href="http://www.ilikeonions.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Stella Stevens,</a> she exhibited some amazing oil paintings.</div>
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Since then, I have been dabbling and experimenting with resin. I've been making lots of mess (and quite a few mistakes) but I do love giving this stuff a go!</div>
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The results are looking good so far. I've had so much inspiration from fellow-crafter's blogs, especially <a href="http://www.resincrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Resin Crafts</a> and <a href="http://skinnerstudio.blogspot.co.uk/p/resin-tutorials.html" target="_blank">The Skinner Studio.</a> </div>
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Well, I'm quite annoyed at myself today. I made a large batch of resin, and managed to spill most of it. Bad day for butter-fingers...grrr...<br />
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It doesn't take long for a mess to form, despite best efforts to try and organise myself properly before I begin!<br />
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Summer holidays are finally over and life slowly getting back to normal. Not had much opportunity to get on with any art work, as such.<br />
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However, I have become a tad obsessed with resin. I first saw a lady demonstrating its uses at Brighton Stitch and Hobbycraft show earlier in the year. Since then I have been hooked.<br />
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Everywhere I look, I'm thinking "I could embed that!" <br />
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It takes 24 hours (ish) to cure and I am not a very patient person! So if you are doing multiple layers, it can take days to finish off a project. <br />
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Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-51834879894407523242012-07-12T11:17:00.003+01:002012-07-12T17:57:33.360+01:00The Exhibition!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well, things have been rather busy, what with the Worthing Open Houses and our very own exhibition! </div>
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When we arrived at the gallery on Friday afternoon to set up, it really did seem like an awesome task to get everything ready by the private view at 6pm.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mvickersart.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marie Vickers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.naomifrances.com/" target="_blank">Naomi Frances</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fionablair.com/" target="_blank">Fiona Blair</a><br />
Paul Woolford<br />
Vicky Ilot<br />
Charlotte Fielding<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of <a href="http://www.fionablair.com/" target="_blank">Fiona Blair'</a>s lovely handmade brooches </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous<a href="http://www.fionablair.com/" target="_blank"> Fiona Blair</a> butterfly painting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlotte Fielding's Oranges</td></tr>
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But we did it, and it was great to do! Unfortunately, the general 'foot fall' in to the gallery was massively hindered at the weekend due to (a) the God-awful weather and (b) Andy Murray getting in to the Wimbledon final. I LOVE Wimbledon and have waited for this event for YEARS but I had to MISS it!!</div>
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Feeling very happy today, the lovely Fiona from Inky Prints (<a href="http://inkyprintsintheattic.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.inkyprintsintheattic.blogspot.co.uk)</a> has nominated me for a Versatile Blogger Award!<br />
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This patchwork tote was made following a really lovely tutorial that I found online. (<a href="http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/tote-bag-tutorial/" target="_blank">Click here</a>)</div>
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<br />Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-21250387541403919352012-06-18T13:50:00.002+01:002012-06-18T13:50:32.954+01:00Worthing Open Houses<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.worthingopenhouses.com/" target="_blank">Worthing Open Houses</a> (for those who don't already know) is a bit of a summer art trail, where the events take place in people's homes. You basically register your house... and voila! (I'm leaving out all of the paperwork side of things and organising, because fortunately for me, I am very happily exhibiting at a friend's house.) You get a lovely map with lots of places to visit, and for 3 weekends, off you go!<br />
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This is the first time I have actually participated in this. In previous years I have enjoyed popping around to various houses on the trail having a good old nose at all the art work (and marvelled at the home owner's generosity in opening up their house for the duration).<br />
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This year, we are at <a href="http://www.worthingopenhouses.com/7-barton-close" target="_blank">Naomi Frances</a>' house, which is <a href="http://www.worthingopenhouses.com/7-barton-close" target="_blank">number 41</a> on the trail.<br />
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I must admit, it's been a little chaotic getting everything ready for the occasion, and Naomi has done lots and lots of work to get her house "open house ready".<br />
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Last Thursday we dropped off all our various art works, and come Saturday morning at 11am, it was all ready to view!<br />
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Saturday itself was a rather quiet day, but we were competing with Party on the Prom and the Children's Parade.<br />
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However, Sunday was a slightly busier day...and I even made a sale! (Ok, it was only a card, but very exciting all the same, thank you very much.)<br />
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First of all, I FINALLY finished my quilted throw, done using free-motion quilting and this took a lot of time, and a LOT of thread...</div>
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Also, my daughter was delighted that I also finished her dress this week. It should have had a lovely pink sash to go with it, but she insisted she didn't want one!</div>
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Saturday was the first lovely day we have had (weather-wise) for a rather long time. Great day to be in Brighton!</div>
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My initial impression of the show when we first went in, was a bit of a disappointment, to be honest. My main interest was to see the sewing loveliness and all I could see were stalls and stalls of beads and paper crafts, which of course are great, but not what I had been hoping to see.</div>
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But hark! Another hall! FULL to the brim of sewing, stitching, quilting...</div>
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I first found the Madeira Embroidery Competition - "Best of Blighty" - WOW</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the larger piece above</td></tr>
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I then came across a stand featuring an outstanding piece of work by <a href="http://www.tulleandcandyfloss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karen Casper</a> (click on her name to take you to her blog) who is a Mixed Media Textile Designer, the most amazing dress with soooo much detail in it. She happily told me it took about 200 hours to do!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and this is just a TINY part of the detail this dress features!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Byron-inspired work by Barbara Taylor<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a rather lovely chair by a student at Portsmouth College (sorry - no name!)</td></tr>
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So all in all, a rather outstanding day! There was so much inspiration around...oh, I almost forgot - a gorgeous machine-embroidered piece by a local designer from Hove called Wendy Dolan (<a href="http://www.wendydolan.co.uk/">www.wendydolan.co.uk</a>)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wendy Dolan, textile artist</td></tr>
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I have had this book for quite a while now, Girls World by Jennifer Paganelli. <a href="http://www.craftbuds.com/book-review-girls-world-by-jennifer-paganelli/" target="_blank">(click here to read a review)</a><br />
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The dress I have chosen is called the Mary's Fancy Sash Dress. </div>
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It is going quite well so far, I have traced the pattern, chosen my fabric and cut the pattern pieces. My daughter is very excited and impatient for me to get on with it!</div>
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I saw this gorgeous photo on Instagram recently of Kat Von D, and really wanted to turn it in to a stencil for some fabric I have...<br />
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This was the first time I have attempted a fabric stencil, but the freezer paper made it really easy to do (all-be-it slightly fiddly in places). I really like it!</div>
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And I have FINALLY finished the skirt I have been making on my dressmaking course! Whoop!!!</div>
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And something my lovely little girl made today...<br />
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<br /></div>Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com3Worthing, West Sussex UK50.81787 -0.37288250.7777425 -0.45184599999999997 50.857997499999996 -0.293918tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-46642708878191486552012-04-25T12:47:00.001+01:002012-05-14T06:52:47.061+01:00Works in progress...I seem to have unfinished bits and pieces everywhere...<br />
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The dressmaking course I started is going very well, and the skirt itself is almost finished. I am quite proud that I have learned to top sew - IN A STRAIGHT LINE! And finished a hem with some bias tape *proud moment*!<br />
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My quilted throw has stalled, the free motion embroidery is taking aaaaaages, plus not helped by the fact I had to unpick a load of it, as I had sewn part of the backing that had folded back on itself.. grrrr...<br />
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But on the PLUS side, I have been working on some lovely mirrors I found at a car boot fair. They looked a bit sad, to say the least, so they have been given a make-over, and I love them!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homage to Singer make over! (some of the clipart featured here is courtesy of <a href="http://www.graphicsfairy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">the Graphics Fairy</a>)</td></tr>
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My next post is going to include the pictures of my FINISHED items. (Always helps to give yourself a deadline!)<br />
<br />Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com4Worthing, West Sussex, UK50.81787 -0.37288250.7777425 -0.45184599999999997 50.857997499999996 -0.293918tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-32085433387473116142012-04-18T09:39:00.001+01:002012-05-14T06:53:35.900+01:00Pretty blog stuffI have come across a lovely site for "prettying up" my blog. So, have spent many hours this week trying different looks and have found it hard to settle on one!<br />
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Also spent my time prettying up some lovely frames, and like the results so far (photos to follow soon).<br />
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Much time has also been idled using Instagram. My son and I went to Brighton on Sunday (same day as the Brighton Marathon) and he persuaded me to go on to the Brighton Wheel. As someone who hates heights, this was no mean feat.<br />
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However, that said, as it was only a ten minute ride, I coped ok and got some lovely pics!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brighton Pier Instagram style</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-17105475612258651442012-04-09T15:39:00.000+01:002012-05-14T06:53:51.411+01:00Candle ArtBeen rather busy over the last week. I had a bit of a brainstorm and decided I would like to see my artwork on candles - plus other lovely images too.<br />
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I think that I would like to sell these, I am pretty confident that these are something people would want to buy...<br />
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So here are my first tentative pics... (already made lots and lots besides the ones I have photographed!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sewing ad from the 50s</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great vintage cigarette ad</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-30998113436797171742012-03-22T11:03:00.001+00:002012-04-16T19:42:56.339+01:00Sunny days are here again...Had a lovely morning yesterday with Naomi Frances. We had a little trot to Worthing Pier, primarily to see the art work they have just installed there. Also, one of them belongs to Naomi, so I was definitely wanting to take a look.<br />
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It was pretty misty to begin with, but that led to some lovely photos...<br />
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I've been wanting to learn dress-making for ages and ages... fortunately, there is a new sewing shop local to me that's running such a course! Whoop! <a href="http://www.moresewing.com/">www.moresewing.com</a></div>
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Last night was my first session, and I've chosen to do something that's meant to be quite straightforward, although it's not that easy for me, yet. A girl in the group is being slightly more ambitious than I, she's making her prom dress - must say, it looks like it'll be amazing!</div>
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<br /></div>Marie Vickers Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17337984192073124548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547623913428770250.post-69477288059412786892012-02-27T13:53:00.000+00:002012-02-27T13:53:19.216+00:00Owls!Seeing a lot of owls being made at the moment, thought I would have a go at one for my niece's birthday. It's not turned out too bad, perhaps a little cross-eyed, but hey-ho!<br />
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Had a bit of time yesterday, so decided to have a quick to at a figure that I really liked the look of (one of the old "Windmill Girls" apparently).<br />
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I must say, so far I am pleased with the results. I particularly like the white ink version. I need to cut another print in the "negative" and see how that one turns out.<br />
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