Chinoiserie in Ming....and more

It's been so nice to finally get back into the studio over the weekend, and I definitely made the most of it. I've got some new blue and white paintings on the go, and yesterday I finished the first of them. I was commissioned to paint an antique chinoiserie plate to add my my client's collection, and here it is:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhfU5RgJf78BGLHHRctRkoQYcqJ2BbmmFJithaQKVieFy1qolct2W7Z9GDHoZHllfwpN7PWr3U7SnXXRZLAleQYZKeZpkyrrQBYsV6FF3AHjX0l_LBrBjA2NfR2IpuSYjI25CypKNFU8/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+minh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhfU5RgJf78BGLHHRctRkoQYcqJ2BbmmFJithaQKVieFy1qolct2W7Z9GDHoZHllfwpN7PWr3U7SnXXRZLAleQYZKeZpkyrrQBYsV6FF3AHjX0l_LBrBjA2NfR2IpuSYjI25CypKNFU8/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+minh.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> 'Chinoiserie in Ming'</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">watercolour and pencil on paper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">original sold, prints for sale now on <span id="goog_985564055"></span>Etsy<span id="goog_985564056"></span></span></div><br /><br />I've often been asked whether my Chinoiserie series would ever be available in other colourways. Another client of mine collects vintage china in red, as does my lovely mum (I'll share some pics soon of her huge collection) so it was logical that these followed:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1yejzajiuOLh5Xvvu4OtjoiACadJtqdHZei4q7Mc4Fz2TbKph7eg2CaaA4rUFTsTE-1Y2Ax5kgxWy9jZocTGA0SRFDk6vT-ny1V3Uvzu6HeLQwJCBSwHpb8swCMJGE_3-iNGrl0lBHg/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1yejzajiuOLh5Xvvu4OtjoiACadJtqdHZei4q7Mc4Fz2TbKph7eg2CaaA4rUFTsTE-1Y2Ax5kgxWy9jZocTGA0SRFDk6vT-ny1V3Uvzu6HeLQwJCBSwHpb8swCMJGE_3-iNGrl0lBHg/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+pink.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">  'Chinoiserie in Pink'</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">watercolour and pencil on paper</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> prints for sale now on Etsy</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijn65LyC7xuS85NjlCiwctfIDNGkibBejinFCZJwkfaNx2kC7WPqm4FIoEw-TbtUXPq5aA_nN0_Pmw27KOsT82xmToNFYiX5r2ff3GPYIwiFQ3t4k6hYQ3MAxG7bUfI6xKfYfAr_sjgU/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+ruby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijn65LyC7xuS85NjlCiwctfIDNGkibBejinFCZJwkfaNx2kC7WPqm4FIoEw-TbtUXPq5aA_nN0_Pmw27KOsT82xmToNFYiX5r2ff3GPYIwiFQ3t4k6hYQ3MAxG7bUfI6xKfYfAr_sjgU/s1600/fuze+chinoiserie+in+ruby.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> 'Chinoiserie in Ruby'</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">watercolour and pencil on paper</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">prints for sale now on Etsy</span></div><br /><br /><br />And that's not all.....check out my <a href="http://driftwoodinteriors.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> over the coming days for lots more new goodies, in all sorts of glorious colours. If you 'like' my <a href="http://facebook.com/originalartbykerrishipp">Facebook page</a>, or follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/driftinteriors">Twitter</a>, you'll be the first to know whenever a new painting is added. So pop on over, I'd love to see you there!<br /><br />And before I forget. I will make sure I reply personally to each and every one of you that commented and messaged me recently. I've read and appreciated every one, so thank you and I'll make sure I reply over the coming week. Another twenty or so hours in each day would be rather handy right now!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" />

Chinoiserie in Ming....and more

It's been so nice to finally get back into the studio over the weekend, and I definitely made the most of it. I've got some new blue...

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And now for something completely different.....

Thought you might like a sneak peek at a little something I'm working on.....although if you like my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/originalartbykerrishipp">Facebook page</a>, you'll know all the goss already. Here's a snippet...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-e8hn1aYCEYr37E6dYunZEmPCLSDnc67IEVsNcCDg5YstYM6TwbnbB3FYgkAwiNZnfV2nHkPBsgOSQVFcbWSKswN2Cz67jno18X55iXYtE3jC74zZzT7r4SJEtBIrIaX312_McwtanCg/s1600/fuze+interior+portraits+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-e8hn1aYCEYr37E6dYunZEmPCLSDnc67IEVsNcCDg5YstYM6TwbnbB3FYgkAwiNZnfV2nHkPBsgOSQVFcbWSKswN2Cz67jno18X55iXYtE3jC74zZzT7r4SJEtBIrIaX312_McwtanCg/s640/fuze+interior+portraits+1.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Nothing like a shot of bright colour to shake things up a bit!</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

And now for something completely different.....

Thought you might like a sneak peek at a little something I'm working on.....although if you like my Facebook page , you'll know all...

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A work in progress....

If there's one thing I've learned since starting this blog, it's not to open my big mouth and promise to post pics of a project - before the project is all done and dusted. Of course, I blab anyway and then try to work madly to get things finished in time for my self-inflicted deadline. On Friday, I mentioned <a href="http://driftwood-interiors.blogspot.com/2010/09/when-inspiration-strikes.html">this room</a>, and how it had inspired the finishing touches for my daughter's bedroom. It's still a work in progress, but here's a little look at what's been happening...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguw_Dpwyjs5dHK-zXKmKb8dQwkP7TZHZGp1md8EQ6k-eGvl597YOM6rhbndDhf0KuriiGiFRtamBtbABMfVNrGXj4qSRuO3tOf0s_d7r__GAFAq7bqTmFaL27Ka63sX52iwE7kxJkPT7k/s1600/SDC10468+75%25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguw_Dpwyjs5dHK-zXKmKb8dQwkP7TZHZGp1md8EQ6k-eGvl597YOM6rhbndDhf0KuriiGiFRtamBtbABMfVNrGXj4qSRuO3tOf0s_d7r__GAFAq7bqTmFaL27Ka63sX52iwE7kxJkPT7k/s640/SDC10468+75%25.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">a little peek at the design </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlise3-xFsQbgrlDkeFhSZGMpOP7Z0u8OZadfrECLYcIP7ZRcD9rJHNVOpI_pQiayXowJNAx5X7jgVGS8mizmvRzq6AodWPqucPqHWcGa38uzTIWB2hnkI6dTQsUGox-xFcZrPpAJrgc/s1600/bedroom+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlise3-xFsQbgrlDkeFhSZGMpOP7Z0u8OZadfrECLYcIP7ZRcD9rJHNVOpI_pQiayXowJNAx5X7jgVGS8mizmvRzq6AodWPqucPqHWcGa38uzTIWB2hnkI6dTQsUGox-xFcZrPpAJrgc/s640/bedroom+1.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">a clean white canvas ready for some zhushing! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I know I'll be accused of being a terrible tease, but I can't help it - I like to show at least a little of what I'm working on. It's cold and raining here today, so it gives me the perfect opportunity to get to stuck in. I promise to show you the room as soon as it's looking all nice and pretty. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh, and in other news, I've <i><b>finally</b></i> organised my Facebook page, so if you'd like to see some sneak peeks and previews before I blog about them, pop on over <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001020859377">here</a>, or click the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001020859377">Facebook</a> link in my sidebar. I'd love to see you there!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

A work in progress....

If there's one thing I've learned since starting this blog, it's not to open my big mouth and promise to post pics of a project ...

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