Gaynor! You have inspired me to look over some of my larger experiment paintings to see if I can cut them down. Your large papers cut down into small pieces of art are delightful! The guinea-fowl ceramics are beautifully made and I can see why you are inspired by them. Good luck with the Open Studios. I only wished I lived nearer so I could visit. Now I have watched your video (my weekly ritual!) I am inspired to have an arty day. 😊
I love guinea hens. I grew up in Jamaica and our neighbours had guineas (we call them "guinea chicks") and they had a coop about 4 feet from our house. It's so strange that people warn about how noisy they are, but I don't ever remember them making any noise at all! They are a great shape to draw, too. I totally love working on big paintings and cutting them up into smaller ones. It's amazing the bits you get that are so wonderful when cut out of a larger piece. I'm totally loving catching up on your videos! So glad I found you. You've changed my art life by helping me find my way closer to my own style and I'm so excited about that!
As usual, love all the work you'r doing. Enjoy having my breakfast with you. I challenge you to turn your "painted papers" over and cut out, from the back without seeing them, the size you wish to frame then work on them. I really think you will enjoy the challenge and be surprised by the results.
All looking great! The flowers in the garden, the Guineafowl cards all the work up at the open studio…… Its so interesting seeing things develop and grow into other things….. Continue to have fun there and thanks for sharing even tho you must be quite busy at the moment…. 👌
Wonderful Gaynor! So glad to hear the Open Studio is going well! And your bird work is amazing as it continues to evolve! Best wishes from across the pond. Be well! (way too many exclamation marks but it reflects my joy at knowing on Thursdays a new video appears)
How Lovely to see guinea fowl in your work, they are a popular image in South African art, from humble wood carvings to wire and beadwork by locals working in rural areas and townships to fine artists' work in galleries
@@gaynorpattle Hello Gaynor. My art has come to a grinding halt as i broke my wrist and had to have surgery so I'm trussed up right now Its going to be 100% recovery so Ive decided to do some "marks" using my left hand starting with getting some practice at the alphabet
Hello Giovanna - We have an Epsom general use printer - I have to hand feed with a little pressure to get the card through, otherwise the ends get chewed up and jam ! I am looking at buying something better - just need to sell more cards first inorder to justify the expense ! Enjoy your open studio and have a lovely week 🥰
Dear Gaynor, so true, I often end up working in gorgeous creative mess and have to stop and sort things back to their proper place. Thank you for sharing this as it makes me feel better about my studio ❤also I am so grateful to you for sharing your idea for painting sketchbook covers I love how it transforms my sketchbook and somehow inspires me to create something almost everyday. ? Would you share where you purchase the cards. I found some on Amazon but they were a bit pricey . Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a New Year filled with joy, health and inspiration 🎄🙏🌟✨🎄
Hello Marsha, so pleased to read that you have transformed your sketchbook...music to my ears ! I buy' Craft 'cards from Amazon, unfortunately, I'm noticing that everything has become more expensive. Our local art store has cheaper cardstock but the quality is poor ! Thank you for your lovely message and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, full of goodness and joy together with a creative New Year X
We are visited by a little pair of red legged Partridge every year they are so beautiful, absolutely love your Partridge drawings and gorgeous ceramic birds. The cards and paintings look great I hope you sell loads, have a fabulous week xx
Loved seeing your gorgeous garden Gaynor, as for using a viewfinder for cutting out bits, it’s my absolute favourite way to work, I call them mini masterpieces 😊 I usually put them on cards to give away, another thing I love to do is go mad with A3 sheet throw every at it, them fold sheet so I end up with 3x3 or 4x4 cut then up into bits then rearrange them into A3 again, I’ve found some amazing compositions in doing that, endless fun, hope all went well with the exhibition. Blessings from Australia
Hallo Ulrike Ich freue mich, dass Dir die kleinen Bilder gefallen. Der kleine Aufhänger in der Mitte ist nicht stark genug - ich denke, das hängt vom Hersteller ab! 😊
Lovely to see into the gallery this week! It looks fantastic 🤩Love how the birdy theme is developing. And the big-paper-cut-out-painting series is soo cool! I hope you're having more fun and busy days at SEOS
Ahhhh Thanks Lauren...those smalls are doing really well - Antique Market on the upper and the lower Pantiles today - busy busy busy - just on sofa with sore feet and cup of tea 😂❤❤❤
Yet another inspiring video Gaynor. Love the series of six, and the birds. The quirkiness, the block heels😂 Congratulations on a lovely display for the open studios. Very professional. Well done. Hope you continue to sell! 💐
@@gaynorpattle Yes, when I shared a studio as part of a group of mature artists when we left uni, we were in an incubation studio run by the university, guiding us towards being professional artists. This included opening the building for open studios. We could also apply to be included in Derbyshire Open Arts, which were open studios all over the county of Derbyshire. I know from experience how hard you have to work. Very valuable though.
The "one of a kind" colors on all the large pieces can B saved - used for collage, for borders on old frames, jars, glue down on rocks, canvases come in ALL varieties. Some folks can't afford to purchase ....so make what's available a "canvas" ?Also, drawing on the back side of the colorful practice sheets "a bird? whatever" then cut out, these become unique 1 of a kind...kinda art, with color schemes one would never have painted.Saving all pieces of all painted paper in categories of color, as reference for future shades and values in large file folders. There😊 is no one-way street to go down in the artsy map of lifestyle.
Where do you buy those frames for the smalls? They are perfect! Cutting the big sheet, after selecting a great composition with the mounts is brilliant!
Such a fun, inspring video - thanks for sharing! May I ask what type of matting and frames you are using? What words should I google as I live in US. thanky you!
I wish I knew !! I have had the paper stashed away for the longest time. A few years back I found a desk with large paper drawers and when I loaded it, I gaily binned the outer plastic with label ! It is around 300 gsm. The small frames are also in a stash - I keep a large shallow box under the sofa. I collect them up when I see something I like from small local shops, charity shops, The Range, B & M etc.
Hi Gaynor, do you prep your sketchbook, pages before glancing, to get texture, and if yes, with what? I use Art Creation sketchbook, very smudge, so no texture in my pages.🤔
NO Prep - just paint in layers most often ! I press into wet paint for texture and use sketchbooks that will take mixed media. If the pages are too thin they won't hold up to the layering treatment ! Let me know how you get on. 🥰
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Love, love, love your paintings and sketches and process.
THANK YOU 🥰
Gaynor! You have inspired me to look over some of my larger experiment paintings to see if I can cut them down. Your large papers cut down into small pieces of art are delightful! The guinea-fowl ceramics are beautifully made and I can see why you are inspired by them. Good luck with the Open Studios. I only wished I lived nearer so I could visit. Now I have watched your video (my weekly ritual!) I am inspired to have an arty day. 😊
I have been digging up old paper works from ages ago - once you start you can't stop ! Arty Days are the BEST 🥰
I Love the smalls from the larger papers! I am amazed and inspired!
Thanks Becky, I hope you have a go, the smalls are good fun 🥰
I love the birds,.You are such a sunny and inspirational person. A joy to watch, thank you
Hello Jenny, I am so glad you love the birds and thank you for such a lovely comment, I am very grateful 🥰
I love guinea hens. I grew up in Jamaica and our neighbours had guineas (we call them "guinea chicks") and they had a coop about 4 feet from our house. It's so strange that people warn about how noisy they are, but I don't ever remember them making any noise at all! They are a great shape to draw, too. I totally love working on big paintings and cutting them up into smaller ones. It's amazing the bits you get that are so wonderful when cut out of a larger piece. I'm totally loving catching up on your videos! So glad I found you. You've changed my art life by helping me find my way closer to my own style and I'm so excited about that!
Hello Janina, What a wonderful message to receive, heartfelt thanks. You have made me day XX
Thankyou. Your personal online style is delightfully soothing.
Hello Angelina, thank you for watching and leaving a very kind comment. Have a lovely week 🥰
As usual, love all the work you'r doing. Enjoy having my breakfast with you.
I challenge you to turn your "painted papers" over and cut out, from the back without seeing them, the size you wish to frame then work on them. I really think you will enjoy the challenge and be surprised by the results.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED !!! Can I share this in a video Jenny and obviously credit you ? I love the idea, thank you.
Hidden gems in those paper paintings! Just adore the cards. Just wonderful!!
Thanks Beverley - have a fantastic week 🥰
Adorable guinea fowl cards!
Thank You X
I am so thrilled to have discovered your channel! Your work is so uplifting and inspiring.
Hello and a Big Welcome Liz Anna, always great to hear from new viewers. Thank you for taking the time to leave a very lovely message 🥰
Love the bird❤
Thank You X
All looking great! The flowers in the garden, the Guineafowl cards all the work up at the open studio…… Its so interesting seeing things develop and grow into other things….. Continue to have fun there and thanks for sharing even tho you must be quite busy at the moment…. 👌
AHH THANK YOU Alicecile, happy busy !! Have a lovely week 🥰
Love your videos so much!
Thank you so much!!
Luuurve the ceramic birds! They’ve got so much presence just sat there in the garden. Great sketches 😊 Jill R
Hi Jill, those birds move about the place !! Have a lovely week 🥰
Wonderful Gaynor! So glad to hear the Open Studio is going well! And your bird work is amazing as it continues to evolve! Best wishes from across the pond. Be well! (way too many exclamation marks but it reflects my joy at knowing on Thursdays a new video appears)
AHH Thank You 😍Have a fantastic week.
Terrific ideas, Gaynor. Your enthusiasm and energy are so very inspiring!
Hello Ann, thank you for watching and taking time to. leave a lovely comment🥰
That's a really good idea! I want to learn to make my own frames because nice frames are expensive.
How Lovely to see guinea fowl in your work, they are a popular image in South African art, from humble wood carvings to wire and beadwork by locals working in rural areas and townships to fine artists' work in galleries
Hello Denise, Always good to hear from you. I am enjoying this birds ! How is your art going ? 🥰
@@gaynorpattle Hello Gaynor. My art has come to a grinding halt as i broke my wrist and had to have surgery so I'm trussed up right now Its going to be 100% recovery so Ive decided to do some "marks" using my left hand starting with getting some practice at the alphabet
@@guitardee1 OH NO....I hope you make a speedy recovery Denise. Ever positive, using the left hand is a great way forward. Extra best wishes 🥰
Love those lil ones….
Hi Andrea, I hope you have a go....it is a lot of fun 🥰
fantastic idea!!!
Glad you like it 😊Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.
love your birds!! : )
THANK YOU JUDITH 😍
So many fabulous ideas again Gaynor, with my own open studio looming! I am wondering what printer you’re using that can handle card. Very handy.
Hello Giovanna - We have an Epsom general use printer - I have to hand feed with a little pressure to get the card through, otherwise the ends get chewed up and jam ! I am looking at buying something better - just need to sell more cards first inorder to justify the expense ! Enjoy your open studio and have a lovely week 🥰
My space shrinks too
I really enjoy your art, big and small, and the bird drawings. Those frames are so perfect for the smalls.
I am in a pickle at the moment with some 'mediums' !! Thank you for a lovely comment - it will spur me on 🥰
The small paintings on paper are fabulous in frames! I have cut down paintings for cards but never thought of framing them. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Michele, the smalls have nearly all sold !! I can't believe it - get framing 🥰
Love them all missed you only just bought new ipad.
Hello June, Heartfelt THANKS 🥰
Wonderful
Thank you Julie 🥰
Dear Gaynor, so true, I often end up working in gorgeous creative mess and have to stop and sort things back to their proper place. Thank you for sharing this as it makes me feel better about my studio ❤also I am so grateful to you for sharing your idea for painting sketchbook covers I love how it transforms my sketchbook and somehow inspires me to create something almost everyday. ? Would you share where you purchase the cards. I found some on Amazon but they were a bit pricey . Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a New Year filled with joy, health and inspiration 🎄🙏🌟✨🎄
Hello Marsha, so pleased to read that you have transformed your sketchbook...music to my ears ! I buy' Craft 'cards from Amazon, unfortunately, I'm noticing that everything has become more expensive. Our local art store has cheaper cardstock but the quality is poor ! Thank you for your lovely message and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, full of goodness and joy together with a creative New Year X
Birds are wonderful subjects, I'm drawing birds very often. It's so nice and refreshing to see your ideas.
Hello Hanne Marie, thank you for watching and leaving a lovely comment. 🥰
We are visited by a little pair of red legged Partridge every year they are so beautiful, absolutely love your Partridge drawings and gorgeous ceramic birds. The cards and paintings look great I hope you sell loads, have a fabulous week xx
Hello Anita, how lovely to have very special visitors ! Thank you for your kind wishes and I hope you have a great week too 🥰
The show looks great! Have a lovely time. Love the birds and your garden is so pretty!
Thanks Kathy, when I have a bit more time I will get going with the gel plate - something to look forward to ! 🥰
Loved seeing your gorgeous garden Gaynor, as for using a viewfinder for cutting out bits, it’s my absolute favourite way to work, I call them mini masterpieces 😊 I usually put them on cards to give away, another thing I love to do is go mad with A3 sheet throw every at it, them fold sheet so I end up with 3x3 or 4x4 cut then up into bits then rearrange them into A3 again, I’ve found some amazing compositions in doing that, endless fun, hope all went well with the exhibition. Blessings from Australia
Hi Michelle - I love your idea of mixing up to find compositions - can I quote you on that ? Blessings to you and I hope you have a great week 🥰
@@gaynorpattle absolutely, go right ahead😀
Du hast viele kleine schöne Bilder „ gefunden“. An den Rahmen ist doch in der Mitte die Aufhängung für die Wand.😉Liebe Grüße Ulrike
Hallo Ulrike
Ich freue mich, dass Dir die kleinen Bilder gefallen. Der kleine Aufhänger in der Mitte ist nicht stark genug - ich denke, das hängt vom Hersteller ab! 😊
Lovely to see into the gallery this week! It looks fantastic 🤩Love how the birdy theme is developing. And the big-paper-cut-out-painting series is soo cool! I hope you're having more fun and busy days at SEOS
Ahhhh Thanks Lauren...those smalls are doing really well - Antique Market on the upper and the lower Pantiles today - busy busy busy - just on sofa with sore feet and cup of tea 😂❤❤❤
Yet another inspiring video Gaynor. Love the series of six, and the birds. The quirkiness, the block heels😂 Congratulations on a lovely display for the open studios. Very professional. Well done. Hope you continue to sell! 💐
Hello Fiona, Having the best time with Open Studios - do you have something similar or the same where you live ?
@@gaynorpattle Yes, when I shared a studio as part of a group of mature artists when we left uni, we were in an incubation studio run by the university, guiding us towards being professional artists. This included opening the building for open studios. We could also apply to be included in Derbyshire Open Arts, which were open studios all over the county of Derbyshire. I know from experience how hard you have to work. Very valuable though.
@@fionawhitfield925 I like the sound of an INCUBATION STUDIO !!!
The "one of a kind" colors on all the large pieces can B saved - used for collage, for borders on old frames, jars, glue down on rocks, canvases come in ALL varieties. Some folks can't afford to purchase ....so make what's available a "canvas"
?Also, drawing on the back side of the colorful practice sheets "a bird? whatever" then cut out, these become unique 1 of a kind...kinda art, with color schemes one would never have painted.Saving all pieces of all painted paper in categories of color, as reference for future shades and values in large file folders. There😊 is no one-way street to go down in the artsy map of lifestyle.
Well Said 🥰
Where do you buy those frames for the smalls? They are perfect! Cutting the big sheet, after selecting a great composition with the mounts is brilliant!
Hi Sherrie, I check all the stores, I can't get my hands on those smalls anymore but have some from Futon and I'd also recommend looking online. X
Such a fun, inspring video - thanks for sharing! May I ask what type of matting and frames you are using? What words should I google as I live in US. thanky you!
Ooo so many delights in this video. Gaynor what paper is your A1 and where do you buy your frames?
I wish I knew !! I have had the paper stashed away for the longest time. A few years back I found a desk with large paper drawers and when I loaded it, I gaily binned the outer plastic with label ! It is around 300 gsm. The small frames are also in a stash - I keep a large shallow box under the sofa. I collect them up when I see something I like from small local shops, charity shops, The Range, B & M etc.
@@gaynorpattle lol ok. That's like finding money you forgot about. Hm may have to take a look at b&m. All your floating frames are so lovely.
Great ideas! What type of frame are you using…floater?
Hi Nancy, yes, they are very simple with double mounts - people seem to really like them ! Have a lovely week 🥰
Hi Gaynor, do you prep your sketchbook, pages before glancing, to get texture, and if yes, with what? I use Art Creation sketchbook, very smudge, so no texture in my pages.🤔
NO Prep - just paint in layers most often ! I press into wet paint for texture and use sketchbooks that will take mixed media. If the pages are too thin they won't hold up to the layering treatment ! Let me know how you get on. 🥰
Thank you, I will. I've just put some Gesso on my smooth pages for another go. Will be back 😀
I didn't like the headphones in my ArtCreation Sketchbooks. I'll try thicker paper.