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New pictures coming soon!

esther_mouse — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:58:30 +0000

I have some work to upload to my gallery; the delay is primarily caused by my digital camera committing digital camera seppuku, and my scanner being nothing but an annoyance to use as it is a) connected to the old computer which is disgustingly slow and painful to use, and b) it is an A4 scanner and most of my stuff is bigger than A4. I’ve also been pretty busy with work - voluntary and paid - so I’ve been a little distracted. My discovery of L4D has nothing to do with it, I assure you. >.>

But I’ve got one big new painting, which is as yet untitled, featuring a girl gazing out of a window. Her emotions will be entirely up to you as the viewer - much more interesting that way. Whatever you think of how she’s feeling, is how she is feeling! What’s beyond the window is up to you. I’m pretty proud of the way this painting came out - it’s more colourful than some of my stuff, but I don’t feel that this depletes the moody overall atmosphere at all.

I’ve got some other bits and pieces to upload, as well. I’m hoping to be getting a dSLR within the next few months, fingers crossed, so expect photography next year as well!

Preview of girl picture (hooray for terrible phone cameras):

“Icarus” and “Untitled Nude”

esther_mouse — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:34:14 +0000

Well, finally! I hear you cry. Yes, I have uploaded more work! “Icarus”, which in this incarnation is a simple digital drawing, is the first. I would say something clever and pretentious about rehashing ancient myths to fit today’s society; something about advancing technology; I don’t know. But honestly, I only created it because someone’s username somewhere was Icarus and it reminded me of the story, which I’ve always liked There was also a pen and ink version of “Icarus”, but due to the failure of my camera, it won’t be making an appearance on the internet The two are virtually identical anyway, but the pen and ink one is soon to be entered in an exhibition (more about this in a minute!).

So, Icarus can flap away for now, because I’d much rather talk (write/type?) about “Untitled Nude”. Yes, yet another nakedy lady, I know But it happens to be the first life painting I’ve done in a while. Due to the absence of a life model, I’ve had to resort to using 3D modelling programs on my computer to create poses for me. Sad, yes. But in this case, it panned out nicely, as I could rotate her to my heart’s content. And I love the way it came out! I only used four colours, but I think it works beautifully. There are a couple of mistakes (right forearm; hair I’m not too fond of), but overall I think it’s pretty spiffy really There’s not really any great story behind it, but I like that her face is hidden. It’s up to you what she’s thinking. I’d love to hear your opinions on that, actually. Half the fun is audience reaction The colours are pretty open to interpretation, as well. I intend to improve on this painting at some point, but for now…let me know This lady is also being put up for sale at the exhibition.

Anyway, this exhibition I keep mentioning. It’s at Manningtree Methodist Church from the 8th until the 13th of April this year (2009. for any slow people reading this :P), and it features artists from all over the Essex and Suffolk area. I’m entering three pieces, so if you happen to live nearby, come have a look Hopefully I’ll sell everything I enter (I need the money, damnit!), but I’m kind of also hoping they don’t sell; I’m very attached to my pieces!

First post!

esther_mouse — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:15:22 +0000

Hi, so, this is my site! I’ll be using it mainly to display the work I do, whether it’s paintings, drawings, crafts, sculptures, designs, cards I’ve made…whatever! I’m also available for any commissions, so if you think I can do what you’re looking for, you should definitely get in touch :p

I’m hoping to sell some artwork, too, individual pieces of course but also perhaps a way for you to customise a design you like, for example by offering things like prints and cards and mousemats with a certain picture and customisable text. This would be a cheaper and quicker alternative to owning an original piece of mine - although not the same as the real thing, of course!

So please keep checking back to see what’s happening around here, and have a browse through my work, which I will be adding to. And of course, get in contact if there’s anything you’d like to discuss!

You can subscribe to my blog, too, and I’ll try to post an entry whenever I upload new work.

I hope you enjoy looking around!

Esther.