Saturday, June 11, 2011

Camera - RIP

I knew my camera was on its last legs and it has finally died on me. This is not good news since it will be a while before I get a new camera and I need one to get my pictures posted. I am torn with getting a reliable Coolpix type camera or a DSLR, which is my preference. I want something high end and I really would like to learn how to take semi-professional shots. I do not intend to take my art to the photography route but I would like to learn to take quality photos, something I have always wanted to do. Who knows it could lead me down another path. Anyway for now, I am camera-less and unable to post photos of my work. It is a sad day.

Collection - sneak peak narrow boat

A simple painting in my art journal which will be painted on a larger scale at a later date. Layers of colours will be added to the final painting.


Stephanie Matthews

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Collection - sneak peak.

2 sketches of Stoke City FC AKA Britannia Stadium. I may do a few more sketches and change the colour palette. I also like to layer colours. Come the final version there will be several shades of red used and blue and grey tones too.



Stephanie Matthews

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Big Ben



Big Ben - London Clock

Big Ben, the famous London clock. This was my first attempt at doing this cartoon style of painting. I really like the vibrant colours and the clouds and the Dhali style clock face. It was a lot of fun to paint.


Stephanie Matthews


New collection - a sneaky peak.

I have been planning and working on a new collection that will hopefully be complete come autumn/fall. It will be called - Proud to be...

I am really looking forward to gettting all my sketches prepared ready to be transformed onto canvas. So far I have 12 peices of work which some will be duplicated with a twist, so I endeavour to have 20 works of original art ready for exhibition in the UK.

I hope to exhibit in two locations in the England and see where it takes me.

I already have a few more collection ideas that I would like to work on but one at a time. Some of my artwork can take months before I finish so hopefully this will motivate me to quicken the completion dates.


Stephanie Matthews









Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Photography

I have entered a photography competition and here are the three shots I am entering.




Stephanie Matthews