Carolyn Edwards' ArtBlog

2012-01-27T20:51:00.000Z

The above card is this week's card for auction on eBay.

It's been another mad busy week, during which I got out my paints to resume work on a large canvas of a rearing, winged unicorn...I completed another piece of artwork for a range of crystal essence labels...and then there was no time to fit in the Vampirella artists' return card, which I was hoping to put on eBay along with Tom here. Maybe next week! :o)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250982981447#ht_1570wt_1344

2012-01-20T19:12:00.000Z

Here is my first eBay listing for 2012. I will be listing a card or two every week, as I did last year, with hopefully a bit more variety this year. :o)

I will also be working on the Vampirella 2 set for Breygent marketing, along with sets for Cult Stuff and other companies too. I have private commission projects on the go as well and I am already booked up until March!

Towards the end of last year, I was beginning to feel it would be a good time to get back on the road and meet a few people. So I'll keep you posted if I manage to organise that this year. Watch out for me at a Memorabilia fair sometime soon(fingers crossed!).

2012-01-20T19:05:00.000Z

A belated Happy New Year to you all. Wishing you all the best for 2012.

I've been quiet for two reasons - I've swapped rooms with my rapidly growing daughter(8 in March!), so she can have a bigger bedroom and I can downsize. I've also been finishing off my Red Sonja cards for Breygent Marketing. They've all now been approved and I've posted a small selection above.

Some of my cards are on show over on the Cult Stuff page http://cult-stuff.com/?page_id=1524
You can also view my complete set of 50 cards on my Artpage on Facebook...

2011-12-14T19:24:00.000Z

This is the final card of 4 Christmas Special cards produced, which are on eBay, raising money for MacMillan Cancer Care.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250954681958

Happy Bidding!

2011-12-11T21:59:00.001Z

...and here's card #3:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250952735986?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

2011-12-09T19:41:00.000Z

As I did last year, I will be listing just four special edition sketch cards on eBay over the next few weeks, up until Christmas. This is the first one - 'Christmas Crackered Daleks!' Auction ends 11th Dec 15:48

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250946571470?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

10 % of the sale price will go to support MacMillan Cancer care nurses. They helped to care for a friend of mine this year, who sadly lost his life to cancer.

This is #2:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250951282845

Auction ends 16th Dec 19: 31

2011-11-28T22:52:00.001Z

I just listed this on eBay tonight:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250942124160?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

...and this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250942122013?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Happy bidding!

2011-11-27T19:01:00.002Z

On eBay from tonight:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250941278636

2011-11-22T19:43:00.000Z

These are some of my first approved cards for the Red Sonja set for Breygent, due out in Jan 2012

2011-11-22T19:37:00.000Z

Up for auction this week on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250934980586?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

25% of the sale price will go to Children in Need.

Also on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250934993768?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

2011-11-13T21:54:00.000Z

Just listed this on eBay :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250931355344

..and this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250931350566&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123

Happy bidding!

2011-11-11T18:22:00.000Z

Recently, I received my new batch of card blanks, with my own design on the back. Above are the first two blanks drawn on. I like the surface. It's nice and smooth, takes pencil well and even a very light wash, if I'm careful...and it doesn't bubble up and ruin at the tiniest spot of water, like my last cards did!

Both cards are on eBay until tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250925888449?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250925511603?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

This portrait of Jared Padalecki from Supernatural is on eBay for 7 days from tonight:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250929864859

2011-10-21T22:12:00.000Z

I've started tackling my pile of artists' return cards, as well as some blanks which I sketched out months ago and never completed... So three of the above are now on eBay for 7 days:

The Master:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250915719877&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123

The 10th Doctor:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250915676395&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123

Polly

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250915675407&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123

These also arrived yesterday. I've been invited to work on the Red Sonja and Vampirella sets from Breygent Marketing, due for release early 2012. I'll be doing 50 cards for each set, as well as some line-art cards.

2011-10-11T20:00:00.001Z

Hi all, I'm letting go of one of my older sketches this week - Polly/Anneke Wills.

Now on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250907395955?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Also completed and sent for printing this week, my new sketchcard blank back design. Crossing everything they arrive back safely, in approx 3 weeks.... This one is the landscape design:

2011-09-23T22:00:00.001Z

This is one of my artist proof cards, approved by Breygent and on eBay for the next 7 days:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250898315161

Also listed is this portrait of Tom Baker as the Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250898312526

Happy Bidding!

Lots of exciting projects are coming into the Spirited Portraits studio. I have a large canvas drawn up, of a rearing winged unicorn in the corner, that I can't wait to get started on. I'm currently finishing another large canvas of Star Wars figures. I have been approached to produce two, possibly three book covers and I've also been invited to work on a 50th Anniversary Avengers set of sketch cards. Not only that, I have some portraits and private commissions to finish, as well as Christmas card designs and more sketch cards for eBay. Looks like I'll be kept busy until Christmas then. No rest for the wicked! :o)

2011-09-16T19:24:00.001Z

It's been a busy two weeks for me since the schools started back. I've been attacking my art projects with a vengence and thoroughly enjoying the variety of the many commissions I'm working on. I have already completed some X-files portraits, some illios for a magazine on Agatha Christie and a portrait of the 8th Doctor. I'm currently working on a large Star Wars canvas, a large Unicorn, also on canvas and a book cover. The above canvas portrait of Christopher Eccleston was completed during the summer break. There are also further projects waiting in the wings. Never a dull moment in my study!

2011-09-16T19:17:00.001Z

On eBay from tonight for 7 days:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250893959274?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Also now up for auction for 7 days:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250893970397?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

...and finally, also up for 7 days:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250893979484?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

2011-09-10T22:19:00.000Z

On eBay, finishing tomorrow:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250887778970?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I have just joined the artists working on the 50th Anniversary Avengers series sketch card set. I'll be drawing 50 cards.

I'm currently working on a set of X-files cards(private commission), as well as various other projects. It's all go!

Following a wonderful trip to Ireland, I completed this portrait of a dear friend and the wild dolphin he swims with regularly.

2011-09-05T18:19:00.001Z

On Ebay from tonight:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250887206276?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes. This is another artist's return card from the 2011 Cult Stuff set Sherlock Holmes and Victorian Crime.

2011-09-01T19:22:00.001Z

I've been back to work with a vengence the last two weeks. I've been working on an Agatha Christie project, which I'm just awaiting approval for, a Star Wars project, and a couple of private commissions...oh, and I managed to complete a couple of sketch cards for eBay too. The above card is listed on eBay and has just over 2 days to go:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250881755801?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

The second card has been painted in acrylics and depicts Benedict Cumberbach as Holmes. This is an artist's return card from the Cult Stuff Sherlock Holmes and Victorian Crime set, from earlier this year. It is also on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250881767794?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Happy bidding!

2011-08-07T17:05:00.000Z

On eBay tonight, for 5 days only:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250870133975

I'll be away from my studio for a couple of weeks, from tomorrow. However I'll be listing another sketch card next weekend. I'll also be working on some exciting projects over the next few months. I'll reveal more when I can.

Enjoy the summer if you're going away, and even if you're not, here's hoping for some good weather for you all!

2011-07-25T20:05:00.000Z

It's the last week before Rosie's school breaks up for the summer, so I'm trying hard to get some projects finished. The painting above is for my next batch of sketch card blanks, which I'm rapidly running out of. It's not finished yet, but I'm hoping it will soon be a suitable promotional example of my work.

I've been also working on a Star Wars commissioned painting, some more X-Files sketch cards and the weekly sketch cards for listing on eBay. Busy, busy busy!

2011-07-25T19:57:00.000Z

On eBay tonight:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250861612664&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250861627163&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-07-08T20:23:00.000Z

On ebay all next week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250851968929&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-07-01T18:17:00.002Z

Here's another Silence, now listed on eBay. I can't resist drawing these, they're such fun!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250848300820&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-07-01T18:16:00.000Z

Today I reworked the portrait of Idris, currently listed on eBay. I wasn't completely happy with her likeness. The price reflects the hours I have put into this piece.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250843363685&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-07-01T18:14:00.000Z

I recently completed this drawing for Hazel Raven, for her website. http://www.hazelraven.com/

2011-06-25T18:48:00.000Z

On Ebay for the next 30 days:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250844844513&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Eric Roberts as The Master

Idris: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250843363685&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

and John Simm as The Master :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250844844996&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for looking!

2011-06-16T20:18:00.000Z

I've been working on commissioned portraits from the X-Files recently. I used to love this show!

2011-06-16T20:17:00.001Z

On eBay tonight:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250839591904

2011-05-29T15:56:00.000Z

On eBay from tonight:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250828264820&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Also on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250828269720&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-05-29T15:54:00.000Z

All my Vampirella sketches have been approved now. I've been asked not to show all my cards until the set has been released. For more info, Breygent's site is here:

http://www.breygent.com/vampirella.htm

2011-05-10T16:11:00.002Z

Phew, having to get a move on this week and finish my Vampirella cards. Here are some more just approved.

2011-05-06T23:04:00.000Z

I'm working steadily through my Vampirella cards, here are some which have been approved so far. Prismacolour pencils are working best, though I've been experimenting with watercolour and pen and ink too. I've bought quite a few Vampirella back issues off eBay, to research various artists' work. Liking Jose Gonzalez pencil work lots, and Joe Jusko's fabulous paintings too...

2011-05-06T23:00:00.002Z

On eBay tonight:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250816044546

2011-05-04T20:42:00.000Z

I'm really excited to have my artwork on a label.

This part of a new range of very special essences from Hazel Raven, a well known and respected international teacher and practitioner of complementary therapies with over 30 years experience in this field. Hazel has been clairvoyant since birth and is the author of several books on crystal therapy, angel and Archangel essence healing and has been recognised as a teacher of crystal and gem therapy for many lifetimes. For more info, go to:

http://www.hazelraven.com/index.htm

2011-05-04T20:30:00.002Z

Here's a creepy 'Silence' for you. Up on eBay tonight.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250814993765&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy Bidding, if you remember!

2011-04-30T14:17:00.002Z

On eBay for 7 days: "...Stetsons are cool...!"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250812575800&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-04-27T18:28:00.002Z

Like so many others, I was shocked to hear of Elisabeth Sladen's death, especially so soon after Nicholas Courtney's. It doesn't seem fair, but I guess that's just the way of life.

I felt compelled to produce some commemorative artwork of Lis, as a way of showing my appreciation of her as a person, and of her character, Sarah Jane, who was loved by so many.
This sketch card, rendered in prismacolour pencils is now on eBay.
20% of the final sale price will go to Cancer research UK, in Lis's memory.

I will be listing another piece next week - a three card puzzle. Watch this space.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250811191596

Happy Bidding.

2011-04-15T21:39:00.003Z

Have started my Vampirella cards for Breygent... These are going to be fun!

2011-04-15T21:38:00.000Z

On eBay tonight:

One of my SI return cards.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=250805619055&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

These are getting rarer and rarer...

Happy Bidding!

Sword and Sorcery

2011-04-13T21:10:00.001Z

Here are a few of my favourite cards from Cult Stuff's Age of Sorcery set, all now approved.

One of my cards has been used as a promo card too!

2011-04-13T21:06:00.000Z

My Sword and Sorcery cards have all been approved and should be with Cult Stuff as I type. This was a very enjoyable set to draw, allowing me more freedom than usual to use my imagination and come up with my own compositions for a change.

The next set I will be working on is Vampirella for Breygent. I've been collecting lots of reference material and I'm raring to go. Two weeks of half term has set me back a bit, work-wise, but I'm looking forward to getting back up to speed from next week onwards.

2011-04-09T19:52:00.000Z

On eBay this week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250801775520&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250802215620&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The drawing of Victoria is similar to another one I sold on eBay recently(just in case some of you noticed). This is the one I drew first, before I realised that the reference image I'd downloaded from the web had been flipped... Perhaps someone will like it for the novelty value. ;-)

Cathy

2011-04-09T19:47:00.001Z

I recently completed a portrait for a friend, of his wife. The top image shows the original concept sketch. I tried to keep the painting loose and a little impressionistic, as the reference photo I had didn't show a lot of detail, especially of Cathy's face. I enjoyed working on canvas board, and would like to do more portraiture in the future. The painting was well received. :-)

2011-03-25T20:28:00.000Z

This is my second, and last tribute piece to Nicholas Courtney. Acrylics on sketch card.
On ebay tonight, hoping to raise some more money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250794342863&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-03-18T15:17:00.000Z

On eBay this week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250788044648&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

25% of the sale price will go to Marie Curie Cancer care, in memory of Nicholas Courtney, who passed away recently.

2011-03-07T20:03:00.002Z

Welcome to my two new followers!

Hope you enjoy my Blog. xx

2011-03-07T20:01:00.000Z

On eBay this week; a portrait of Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor Who, from The Talons of Weng Chiang,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250783940606&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

and my last remaining Topps Empire Strikes Back card from the 2010 set.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250785014097&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy bidding!

2011-03-07T19:57:00.000Z

Just to prove I don't just do sketch cards! Last week, I finished a pet portrait of Emily. This week, I'm working on a portrait of a lady musician, sketches just approved. It will be acrylic on canvas. I love the variety of my job!

2011-02-27T18:12:00.002Z

On eBay this week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250780659662&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250780153615&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy Bidding!

2011-02-20T10:11:00.002Z

Also on eBay this week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250776707705&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-02-18T14:41:00.002Z

Now on eBay, my favourite type of daleks; the 70's retro style! :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250776440590&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-02-18T14:39:00.001Z

Half term has gone well. I now have a bouncy, well rested child ready to go back to school and I'm looking forward to getting back to some artwork. :-)

The above are three commissioned sketch cards(for the same person), completed last week.

2011-02-18T14:30:00.000Z

On eBay this week:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250772782424&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250772778098&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-02-05T21:18:00.002Z

Half term is looming fast, so I've got a lot of work to cram into the next week, just so I don't feel guilty for having a break with my lovely daughter. One pet portrait to complete and more cards for Cult Stuff, among other things...

On eBay this week:

Cyber-Controller

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250769203983&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 11th Doctor and Amy Pond

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250769206416&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2011-01-25T19:27:00.002Z

Just wanted to give a belated BIG thank you to all those people who bid on my special Christmas themed Doctor Who cards, on eBay back in December. You helped to raise over £40 for The Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital! Way to go!!

2011-01-25T19:25:00.001Z

Here's a sneek preview of some of my Age of Sorcery cards for Cult Stuff. Just approved...

Really enjoying working on these, letting my imagination run wild. :)

2011-01-24T01:20:00.003Z

On eBay this week:

Tenth Planet cyberman:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250761947191&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Victoria and Ice Warrior:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250762413277&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250761501848&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

I'm currently getting into drawing wizards, warriors, dragons and fairies - great fun! Pics will be posted as soon as they are approved...

2011-01-09T20:05:00.002Z

I hope you all have a good Christmas and New Year?

During my hols, I seem to have miraculously found some space to breathe and been able to ease the foot off the gas a little, though not so much that it's a struggle getting back to work!

As a result, I've really enjoyed the get togethers with family and friends, and the rare chance to watch a film or two, read the odd book, go ice-skating... As a result, I feel refreshed and ready for the New Year. It feels like a long time since I've been able to say that! :-)

So, up on eBay this week are:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250754291804&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250754624725&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

I'm also working on some private commissions and a new set of sketch cards for Cult Stuff, which I will post as soon as they are approved.

2010-12-28T18:41:00.002Z

Somehow, I've managed to have a rest, spend some quality time with family, and do some work over Christmas! Here are two sketch cards listed on eBay this week:

Abigail Pettigrew:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250748568500&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 11th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250748193253&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Both inspired by the Doctor Who Christmas Special!

22nd December 2010

2010-12-28T18:25:00.002Z

The above was a fun commission to do; a leaving present for a teacher at my daughter's school, who is also a big Doctor Who fan. I managed to sneak into the presentation ceremony just before Christmas. I think it was well received... :)

The artwork is acrylic paint, pen and watercolour on watercolour paper, A3 size.

2010-12-15T23:11:00.002Z

Festive card #6 ~ "Groske!"

This is the final card in the set of special seasonal cards for 2010.
I'm really pleased with how popular they have turned out to be on eBay. Many thanks to all the people who bid on them and helped to raise some much needed money for Great Ormond street Children's hospital.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250743470364&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Seasons Greetings to you all, and to my Blog followers, many thanks!
Here's to a Happy, Peaceful Christmas and a great 2011!

2010-12-14T20:32:00.001Z

On eBay this week:

Blue Dalek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250741377894&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

'Christmas Gift'(wrongly listed as 'Mistletoe'):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250741760247&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

'Ambush' :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250739809141&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-12-08T12:13:00.001Z

Festive card # 3

Pencils and pen on sketch card.

on eBay now:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250739809141&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy Bidding!

2010-12-08T12:11:00.001Z

Just a little post to show the progression of one of my recent sketch cards, from first pencil sketch, to finished artwork...

2010-12-07T19:02:00.002Z

Here is my Festive card #2
It is currently on eBay, at a higher price than the last one, due to it taking longer to draw...

10% of the proceeds form the eBay sale will go the Great Ormond St Children's Hospital

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250739238385&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy Bidding/buying!

2010-12-06T19:21:00.002Z

For the next few weeks, leading up to Christmas, I have decided to do some festive Doctor Who sketch cards for my eBay listings. So watch out for those, in amongst the usual offerings. The above festive card#1 is already sold, but I have decided to offer a very limited print run of 10 from it. You can see the listing here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250738714912&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The second card is a portrait of Amy Pond, since I haven't done enough portraits of her!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250737620325&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-11-28T10:44:00.001Z

On eBay this week:

Amelia Pond:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250733613689&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Raggedy Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250733104008&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-11-28T10:28:00.003Z

Had a great day at Birmingham's Memorabilia fair last Saturday. Met lots of trading card people, such as Harris Toser from non Sport cards, Mike Hodkinson and Paul Hart, and Jason and Lisa from Cult-Stuff, who are releasing some pretty exciting products in the near future. I've done some artwork for them. ;)

http://cult-stuff.com/?page_id=76

2010-11-12T20:09:00.001Z

I've decided to part with my final two artist return cards from the Strictly Ink Mono set.

On eBay now:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250725908368&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-11-06T15:06:00.002Z

I've been busy with a couple of family portraits this week and have a pet portrait and two more portraits to finish before Christmas. Meanwhile, I'm trying to keep my eBay pages well stocked with original one off collectables. Listed this week are:

11^th Doctor and Rory

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250722696772&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Starman

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250722682333&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Princess Leia

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250722708176&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-10-30T00:38:00.003Z

I've just received my Empire Strikes Back return cards from Topps. The Hoth landscape card is already sold and there's a reserve on the Yoda card.

The top three cards are also returns, from the 2009 Clone Wars: season 1 set. I've just made these available for sale.

If you're interested in any of the cards, let me know via email.

walkineternity@yahoo.co.uk

2010-10-30T00:02:00.006Z

Ok, I'm playing catch-up, since it's half term, so work time is severely curtailed.

I've just updated my Gallery over at:

http://www.sketchcollectors.com/messages.php

It contains most of my sketch card sets, all in one place(rather than having to scroll black through my Blog entries!).

I'm hoping to update it further soon.

I've also just finished a rather fun set for Cult-Stuff cards ~ Sherlock Holmes(see above).

2010-10-17T09:34:00.005Z

On eBay this week:

Black Dalek on a rare Gold card.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250709249832&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Red Drone dalek hovering.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250712392090&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, from the film Sleepy Hollow.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250712200718&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-10-05T13:06:00.000Z

On eBay this week:

2^nd Doctor

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250705455116&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Tardis

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250705797674&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Ironside Dalek

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250702412124&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-09-20T19:33:00.000Z

Listed on eBay now:

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250699890924&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-09-18T12:06:00.000Z

Listed on eBay this weekend:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250698571106&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-09-18T11:48:00.001Z

I am now offering a very limited print run(12 only) of the above artwork.
You can find the eBay listing here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250698799927&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-09-14T18:31:00.000Z

Listed on ebay tonight for 5 days only:

http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&LogUID=spiritedportraits&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK

2010-09-10T19:41:00.001Z

My newest sketch card, finished today is now listed on eBay :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250695031509&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Happy bidding!

Time War

2010-09-07T14:19:00.002Z

The above piece was completed yesterday(6th September). I've had it sketched out for a while. It shows the 8th Doctor just prior to his regeneration, at the end of the Time War.

I've titled it: "Let me die too."

Coloured pencils on sketch card stock.

2010-09-07T14:14:00.001Z

Here are my eBay listings for this week:

Amy and the 11th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250692182977&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Red Movie Dalek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250692185565&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

26th August 2010

2010-08-26T14:32:00.003Z

The above cards are private commission sketch cards completed 8 weeks ago...

Welcome to all the new followers to this Blog. :)

It's funny what life throws at you sometimes.
Nearly 7 weeks ago, I was rather literally knocked off my feet. It was my own fault really, because I'd been rather desperate for a 'break' for some time.
You should be careful what you wish for.
Still buzzing from a successful 10K Race For Life run the day before, I'd just prepared dinner for the family when I decided to run out to the back garden and have a last tackle with my hubby, who was playing ball with my daughter. I succeeded in getting the football off said hubby, ran after it, slipped in the grass, twisted as I fell and heard and felt an ominous crack, just above my left ankle. I managed to break both bones in my leg. Just running for a ball. Ouch!

I then spent a week in hospital, recovering from an operation to pin my leg back together, and getting over the effects of morphine, codeine and a general anaesthetic. Something I don't wish to repeat. I was sent home with crutches, once I passed the dreaded 'stairs' test with the physiotherapists, and was looked after by my wonderful family, without whom I don't know how we would have coped.

I have never been rendered so fragile and immobile in my life, so it was something of a shock. Happily, I'm well on the mend now, wiser after the event and hoping to get back to fitness as soon as I can, but with a bit more caution in future. I've learnt a lot about myself, and the strength of my family during the experience. I hope to keep all that in mind as we return to normality, and don't let myself get so overworked, and rundown that I allow something like that to happen again.

Pandorica Opens/Big Bang commemorative piece.

2010-06-30T19:44:00.002Z

This week I have completed my special commemorative four card set. It is up for auction on eBay for this week only, so if you're interested, go on over and take a look. Happy bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250658688136&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-06-25T13:38:00.002Z

It's the Finale of the current series of Doctor Who tomorrow, wooo!
I'm hoping to complete a commemorative sketch card set for the occasion. Watch this space.

The above card is now on eBay, as a 'buy it now', instead of an auction piece.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250656684830&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-06-16T21:05:00.002Z

That's all the cards for Breygent finished and shipped.

Back to my commissions, now Rosie's back at school. Looking forward to The Big Session Folk Festival this weekend.

http://www.bigsessionfestival.com/?cat_id=1&level=1

It will be the first time we've camped together as a family. We put the tent up last weekend, and sat in it and got excited. Praying for good weather now. :)

2010-06-16T20:58:00.001Z

I've just listed tonight a pile of cards on eBay for those of you who like to lurk over that way. :)

The 7^th Doctor

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652450225&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Mutt

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652483514&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Arabian

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652513416&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Aeryn Sun

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652516604&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Horse ACEOs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652509259&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652510548&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652511592&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-06-07T08:16:00.001Z

On eBay this week:

Tardis:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250645666747&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

'Cracks in The Universe' :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250646289360&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-06-07T08:13:00.002Z

Have just finished the final 6 cards from the Sci-Fi/Horror set. As soon as they are approved, I'll post them. Above are some already approved.

More Sci-Fi/Horror cards approved

2010-05-30T19:25:00.002Z

I'm cracking on with the large Breygent cards. Managed to complete three today. Hopefully will finish a couple more by the end of this evening. They're taking me between 1hr+half and 2 +hours to do on average.

2010-05-30T19:20:00.002Z

These cards are listed on eBay from this evening:

The 3rd Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250642006266&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 11^th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250641998715&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

2010-05-23T19:07:00.001Z

On eBay this week:

The 11th Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250638034101&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The 3rd Doctor:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250637630522&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Goden Age of Comic Specials return card.

2010-05-23T19:01:00.004Z

I was given one return, or Artist's Proof card for the set of eight I produced for the San Diego Comic Con. I used it to do an artist's impression of 'Moon Girl'.

It has been rendered using pen, watercolour and acrylics. It is 5 x 7 inches.

I may consider selling it. All enquiries to the usual place. :)

2010-05-23T18:55:00.003Z

In the meantime, I've been working hard to complete 40 odd 5 x 2.5 inch cards for Breygent's Forthcoming Sci-Fi/Horror card set. These are the cards approved so far. Just one more week before half term, the end of which is my deadline, so I'd better get cracking! Half term breaks seem to come round so fast these days...

Acrylic and watercolour are my main medium for these, and I'm spending far too long on them, considering how little time left I have to complete them , and the amount I'm paid per card. Perfectionist, that's me!

2010-05-23T18:35:00.003Z

I have just this week completed eight 5x7 inch sketch cards(the biggest sketch card size I have ever worked on!) for Breygent Marketing and the Comic Con in San Diego next month. Boy, I wish I could go too. ;)

They've been fun to do, but I freely admit I'm not an accomplished comic artist.

I used watercolours, acrylic and pen for these cards.

I find the card stock tolerates watercolour, but tends to mute the colours somewhat, unless I use layers of colour. But then the surface breaks down a little if you use too much water.

Colour pencils struggle on this surface. The colours look very muted, though if you are after a softer look, then they're fine. I'm still finding ways to work with Breygent's card stock. It's pretty versatile.

Coloured ink pens are probably best if you are wanting to create vibrant coloured artwork, but I don't feel as confident using those yet- harder to correct mistakes!

Breygent ~ Golden Age of Comics ~ Base Set

2010-05-23T18:23:00.002Z

I'm excited to have been included in the base set for Breygent's soon to be released Golden Age of Comics set. My card is Phantom Lady.

For more info, visit: http://www.breygent.com/

2010-05-12T11:36:00.002Z

Wow, exciting times eh? New British Government, new Prime Minister and a Coalition. Who would have thought it? I pray it's the beginning of better times ahead and that the two parties can work together.
Working together for the good of the country has got to be good, rather than working against each other. Let's see if they can pull it off.

Right, politial rant over. :)

I seem to be on something of a Horror theme at the moment. The above cards were completed for a private collector recently. I'm also currently working on a set of large Horror and Sci-Fi cards for Breygent. Scans to follow, once I have approval.

I will be working on a new project shortly for another card company, which is also Horror related... as well as some special super large cards for Breygent.

Meanwhile, I'm catching up on private commissions when I can. There are some Lord of The Rings cards I'm hoping to get finished soon, as well as a painting of Christopher Ecclestone, and a proposed painting of all the 11 Doctors, which is there, completed in my mind and is, frankly an amazing testiment to my talent, heh! Just have to get it painted! Collecting photo reference as we speak.

I'm also in training for some charity runs. The first one is this weekend; a 5K one. I did a 3 and a bit mile run this morning and have been buzzing ever since! Then there's the big 10K in June. My aim is to run round, without stopping, in a decent time. Wish me luck!

Topps Empire Strikes Back Red Cards

2010-04-22T09:27:00.011Z

...and here are the special red toned cards. For these, I used a red watercolour wash over a normal grey card, then worked over it in pencils and white acrylic paint.

Topps Empire Strikes Back Grey Cards

2010-04-20T20:31:00.007Z

At last, I've finished the set for Topps; 45 special red cards and 55 grey toned cards.

All I want to do now is eat comfort food and sleep for a week!

But the work's piling up again already. No rest for the wicked. :)