Category: other people’s art

I have wanted one of Jenny's bird prints for as long as I've followed her on Instagram, and I finally managed to get this sweet etching of a sparrow.

And finally — at least until I buy some more art — a few pieces for which I have lost the artist's details. nail mushroom Inspired by the Swedish saying "koka soppa på en spik" — literally "to cook soup on a nail" or to achieve something, often in times of hardship, with minimal means.… Continue reading OPA: odds and ends

Title: Gully ClimbMedium: lino printCreator: Laura Boswell I have learned so much about working with lino from Laura's YouTube videos and gained so much pleasure from watching her creative process; it was lovely to be able to support her work by buying this wonderful multi-block print. Creator: Laura BoswellWebsite: http://www.lauraboswell.co.ukOnline shop: http://www.lauraboswell.co.uk/shop.phpInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/laura_boswell_printmaker/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LauraBoswellPrintmaker/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS9nZVbpj-JlOxATscBE_4w

Title: bronze wrenMedium: ceramicCreator: Bev Seth @ Seth Ceramics I now have three of these lovely wrens living on my desk and making me smile. This shiny round bird has joined my speckled brown and rustic blue pair and, excuse me, I must just go check to see if there are any new ones available...… Continue reading OPA: bronze wren

Title: Ocean blue (2020)Medium: oil on canvasCreator: Jo Holdsworth As well as the paintings of silhouetted figures in city settings (like the one on our wall), Jo also paints more traditional seascapes. In the last couple of years the two have come together with her signature figures standing in the water, rather reminiscent of Antony… Continue reading OPA: Ocean Blue

Title: Glow bowlMedium: ceramicCreator: Jane Boswell This is a very aptly named tea light holder, all that gilding on the inside means it really does glow with a lit candle in it. I love the obviously hand-crafted nature of it. I don't think it would be nearly as interesting if it was perfectly round with… Continue reading OPA: glow bowl

Title: Jenny wrenMedium: glassCreator: Robyn Coetzee The last, or rather, the latest fused glass bird in my little collection — I'm sure Robyn will come up with another design I can't resist. This little wren with its gold details looks super cute hanging in my window. Creator: Robyn CoetzeeWebsite: http://www.robyncoetzee.co.ukOnline shop: http://www.robyncoetzee.co.uk/shopInstagram: instagram.com/robyncoetzeeglass/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobynCoetzeeArtist/

Title: cheirolepis fossilMedium: ink Although this wasn't created as a work of art, I am counting it as one of the pieces of other people's art because of the skill involved in creating it. And the fact it was made by my brother. He went to university as a mature student to study conservation and… Continue reading OPA: cheirolepis fossil

Title: Yellow rocket blast-offMedium: ceramicCreator: John @ Crazy Chicken Ceramics I'd been struggling to find something for my other half for Christmas. Unless I find something unusual, I have to leave getting anything until the last minute otherwise I run the risk of him just buying it for himself... so I was really pleased to… Continue reading OPA: rocket blast-off

Title: Passengers Reflecting VIIMedium: oil on canvasCreator: Jo Holdsworth I'm trying to remember where I first came across Jo's work; although she is a local artist, I think it must have been on Instagram, and I was taken with her style right from the start. I don't normally like work featuring people, but there's something… Continue reading OPA: Passengers Reflecting VII

Title: blackbirdMedium: glassCreator: Robyn Coetzee The third bird in my little glass flock. An extremely black and shiny blackbird — I love how the reflected light bends over the curves. He now hangs in my window alongside the mis-tit and the rainbow bird. Creator: Robyn CoetzeeWebsite: http://www.robyncoetzee.co.ukOnline shop: http://www.robyncoetzee.co.uk/shopInstagram: instagram.com/robyncoetzeeglass/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobynCoetzeeArtist/

Title: cute rat pileMedium: acrylic on canvasCreator: Kim Onyskiw I think this was given to my other half by a friend quite a few years ago, not long after we got our own rats. But I could be mistaken. I do know that I didn't buy it, though it is a cute pile of ratties.… Continue reading OPA: cute rat pile

Title: Rust ATCMedium: mixed mediaCreator: Mags Woodcock This is the last of the three ATCs that I received when I took part in the Artful Academy Supply Savvy challenge swap on Facebook in November 2019. This card is Mags' interpretation of the lesson for the fourth day of the challenge. (This was mine.) This is… Continue reading OPA: Rust ATC

Title: Butterfly ATCMedium: mixed mediaCreator: Liz Walters This is the second of three ATCs that I received when I took part in the Artful Academy Supply Savvy challenge swap on Facebook in November 2019. This card is Liz's interpretation of the lesson for the fourth day of the challenge. (This was mine.) I love the… Continue reading OPA: Butterfly ATC