Artist Blog – Page 8 – Chrissy Turley Artist

Day 21 – 30 Days of Art

HAIR! I’ve started learning about how to draw hair! It’s much harder than it looks and with limited supplies it is even harder to try and get the realism effect. However, I think for me first try it was a great attempt. My favourite is probably the bun. I know her ear is too small but I’m chuffed how my practice went. Again I didn’t have a regency photo to go by. I watched a you tube video and then off I went.

The you tube video I watched was by Emmy Kalia here is the link to her video. https://youtu.be/QRJ5phXy3xo

If you’d like to see my paintings and some graphite sketches please go to my etsy store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrissyTurleyArtist

To keep up to date with all my Art Works like me on https://www.facebook.com/chrissyturleyartist and follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30. There will be extra sneak peaks at what I’m doing and there is a competition running at the moment.

Cheers

Chrissy xxx

Day 20 – 30 Days of Art

I love this graphite sketch. It’s one of my favourites so far. I didn’t have a reference photo for this one so I kinda had to wing it. The drawing itself gives the impression of movement so I’ve called this piece ‘Girl Dancing’. She is now available as a print in my etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrissyTurleyArtist

I love to watch the birds in our garden. One of many visitors to our little but beautiful part of paradise.

To keep up to date with all my acrylic paintings and graphite drawings like me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chrissyturleyartist or follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30
Cheers

Chrissy xxx

Competition time! Win a free Print!

Who would like to win a FREE print? To celebrate the launch of my Facebook page I’m giving away 1 free print of a painting or graphite sketch. The winner will be able to choose one print of ANY of my pieces in my Etsy store. I will ship to anywhere in the world.

To enter tag a friend who you think deserves some extra love and tell me why. A winner will be chosen at random when I have reached 200 likes. Sharing my page or this post is not essential but will be greatly appreciated! You can tag as many people as you like.

T’s and C’s
1.To be eligible both you and the person tagged must like my Facebook page.

2.Offer excludes any custom portrait – painting or graphite

3.All prints will be roughly A4 size or slightly smaller. They will come unmounted on great quality paper. Ready for you to frame to your taste.

Check out your favourite Print in my store now – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrissyTurleyArtist

Enter the draw on my Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/chrissyturleyartist

If you would like to follow all the latest news follow me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30

Cheers,

Chrissy xxx

In the Spot Light

This weeks in the spot light is a print of my light house painting.

I love storms, grey skies, thunder, lightening and wind. I love watching the savage storms we get in Australia. The original painting was inspired by the recent cyclone to hit the coast of Queensland. This light house on a cliff is representing how tough we Aussies are.

You can purchase a print of my light house painting at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrissyTurleyArtist

You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all my recent art work, sketches and paintings.

Cheers

Chrissy xx

Art and Tantrums…….

So last night I was practising faces…. and my son had a tantrum because he couldn’t sit and watch me as it was bed time. The poor little tyke was devastated and tired….. very, very tired! He eventually settled down and went to bed.

The things us mums have to do just to get some art practice in! 😂😂😂😂😂 I think I’m getting better at this portrait thing…. what do you reckon?

To keep up to date follow me on instagram at www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30.

See ya soon,

Chrissy

Painting of the Day – Solitude

Today I will be placing my painting of Solitude in the spot light. Love this painting. I love the ‘quietness’ of it. The thought of being in a cabin somewhere remote under a beautiful night sky all alone makes me feel calm and relaxed.

What would you do if you had the chance to get away? I’d be reading, hiking and just generally letting my mind wander. Of course I’d have my camera and my art journal with me. I wouldn’t want to miss anything inspiration that I would find.

If you would like to purchase Solitude, here is the direct link to my etsy listing.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/526542675/solitude-original-acrylic-painting?ref=shop_home_active_14

If you would like to keep up to date with my art journey, I invite you to follow me on instagram at www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30

Thanks for reading,

Chrissy xxxx

My first blog post as an Artist.

I decided to take the plunge and become a professional artist. Here you will be able to follow me through the highs and lows of becoming an artist and in my life. So here goes nothing! You can purchase this price and many others on my etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrissyTurleyArtist

And follow me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/chrissyturley30