Hello!

 It has been such a long time since I last wrote in my blog. I have missed coming here. The last time I  wrote I had only just started making art again after a two year period of not creating anything at all. I was learning how to use pastels for the first time and my goal was to paint animals in pastel which I have been doing ever since then. I have also been painting in oils and have sold several pieces. I have had a few adventures in the last four years and many good times with family and friends. My intention is to write regularly from now on and share some photos of my life. Today I share some pet portraits I have recently completed. Enjoy,

It has been awhile!

My goodness, it has been ages since I last wrote. I have not been creating a whole lot either, art nor jewelry, but I'm back at it again and it feels like I have come home after being away for a very long time. It feels so good!
This pastel drawing is of Buddy. I recently discovered pastels and I love them. My dream medium.
Hopefully, I won't wait so long to write next time.

Published!

I wrote a tutorial showing how I make my polymer heart pendants for the April Issue of Artisan Jewelry Times. Cool!

New Jewelry and Sale!

Hello to everyone! I hope you are all well! All is well with me! I have been busy in the studio painting, sculpting faces for art dolls and making jewely, all destined for various shops. Life is truly a gift and I am blessed beyond belief! To show my appreciation I am having a sale in my Etsy shop today, 50% off all jewelry!
I am patiently waiting for Spring to arrive. Officially it has, but to look out the window tells another story. So much snow. Lol! I guess I will have to suck it up and make the most of it. :)

New Paintings!

Here are some new paintings I have completed. I've been busy drawing and painting since the new year came in. I have almost twenty of these small oil paintings done on 8" x 10" wooden panels. Lots of lovely texture. I have also written a tutorial for the magazine, Artisan Jewelry Times which will be in their April issue and I've been asked to supply a boat touring company gift shop with paintings, jewelry, journals and art dolls. Very cool! I will be good and busy for sure. Hope you are all well!

Happy New Year!

Christmas Earrings!

Some sweet Christmas earrings I made today. I really like these and they were fun to make. They are available for sale in my Etsy shop and are 25% off until Sunday.

Sale!

Everything in my Etsy shop is now 25% off until Sunday! :)
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DogberryHillStudio

Copper and Sterling!

Very cool hammered copper pennies with sterling silver discs and tiny white pearls. I love these so much! Hope every one had a great weekend! I was road tripping, so I did.

Polymer clay earrings

 

A polymer clay pendant that I finished today and listed in my Etsy shop tonight. Very pretty heart shape in shades of blue and cream. The clay was textured, stamped, hand painted and varnished. The bead is hand made as well. Hangs from a hemp cord. I'm really happy with how this turned out. I can get as creative as I want with polymer clay.

Polymer Clay!

Having fun with polymer clay this weekend. It is so versatile. This is the same stuff that I use to sculpt the faces of my art dolls with.

I hammered copper pennies in such a way to give them wavy edges. I oxidized and sanded the disks to create depth and texture for interest. I added berry red pearls at the center for color. I love these. Available in my Etsy shop.

Copper Earrings!

Earrings made from copper pennies.

Cool Hoops!

The wind is blowing a gale and rain is coming down in sheets as I write. Not a good night to be out on the roads. A good time to update my Etsy shop with these very pretty copper hoops.

Earrings!

Some new earrings now listed in my Etsy shop.