Learning to embrace modern technology (New Twitter and Instagram accounts)

I have moved with the times, in order to keep up with 'the young folk' and this social media malarky!

Now a proud owner of one Twitter account, please follow me

Follow @alisoneforde

Also getting to grips with Instagram! Follow me there too please

Follow @alisonerikaforde 

OR

http://followgram.me/putridpaints/

I'll be posting photos of new arts, works in progress and things inspiring me!

Thanks guys! x

BEARS AND BURRS - What's in the webstore?

AVAILABLE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (click on product title to link to webstore)

"cranky cat" hand-finished wearable art brooch.  (photos by Simon Pantling)

"tickle trap" A3 signed and numbered giclee print

                                       

A6 postcard set

COMING SOON - alternative brooch designs and Putrid Paints zine issue 1

BEARS AND BURRS can be found here at http://bearsandburrs.bigcartel.com/ 

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Putrid Paints zine

Sooo, I've been working on my own zine, Putrid Paints, which is a full colour illustrated zine with stories by guest writers.  Issue 1 with Seleena Laverne Daye is nearly ready!!!   Here is a sneak peak preview of what to expect...

I've really enjoyed cracking my good ol' typewriter out for the text pages, it does make it slightly better that my typewriter has my name on it (check the pic out!)  And I longed for more to type up! 

I am currently in the process of getting a first batch printed, will let you know when they're available for sale on my online store http://bearsandburrs.bigcartel.com/  

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My secrets (somewhat) revealed!

In case anybody ever wondered, here are a couple of examples of how my paintings progress. 

The first example is a piece of work that  I created without having a complete idea of how I wanted the end composition in my head, which is how I usually work.  Sorry there are only two stages to this, the bits I'd thought out, then there was a break where I stared at it for a while and decided what to do, and next you see what that was, haha.

Secondly is a commission piece I made for a wedding gift.  This was quite thoroughly planned compositionally, although I hadn't fully planned the style I would paint it in.

There you have it, I hope it was at least of some interest! x