International Women's Day

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Hello March and New News

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Ahhh, thank goodness its finally March.
I can't wait for warmer, brighter weather to come and stay with us-for more that a day or two.

Anyway, I wanted to let you all know of some events and exhibitions I will be involved in for the next coming months.

The first, is a group exhibit of mainly artist participating in this year's Swindon Open Studios 2014.

Here is a photo of my artwork - Girl with The Hat 

Here it is again hanging in the gallery space. I didn't envy the organisers of this exhibit, there was such a wide range of styles and subject matter, but they made it work and the artworks really work well together. For more photos of this exhibition, please go to 

 Central Library Exhibition on the Swindon Open Studios' Blog.

The second event I wanted to mention was the Launch Night for Madam Renards Mini Fringe 2014. 

Its a free event featuring, music, theatre, visual arts and a even a few glasses of bubbly!

At this event I will have a stall where I will be selling some of my artwork. If you are in the Swindon area, please come along.

More information on these events and others go to my website and click the Events page, the link is below.

http://www.carmenbnorris.com

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In My Sketchbook...

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I've been neglecting my sketchbook lately...here are two collages from today. I used magazines, Washi tape, black pen, white marker and stamps.

Have a good weekend!

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Work In Progress...

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Here are some photos of paintings I've been working on lately; they are not finished and need to dry before I work on them further. Here's a look-

Here is a look at the steps 1-6 for this painting, I painted all the portraits with water mixable oil paints. I then used magazines and wrapping paper for everything else. This is the original sketch.

In this one, apart from paints, I used handmade paper, flower petals, magazines, scrapbook paper and skeleton leaves. This is the original sketch.

So far, I have just painted the figures and the backgrounds with water mixable oil paints.

Here are the original sketches.

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Yesterday...

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It has been raining so much lately here in England and I can't remember the last time it was sunny and dry. Here are some photos of our walk in a nearby park, it was so great being out enjoying the sun.

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Getting Ready for Valentine's Day

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Hello February! and Work In Progress...

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Its nice to welcome February, I can't wait for Spring to be here and for some warmer, sunnier weather.

How are your New Years' resolutions working out for you(if you made any that is)?

Here is an update of my work in progress so far...

 I added some pen detail on the leaf crown.

I also added texture to the background by using acrylic paints and stamps. 

Here is a close up.

Bye for now.