Back to blogging

Well, you will see if you look at the rest of my blog that I have not entered anything since 2006.  And even then I did not get down to writing much at all!

This is only a very brief note, more to myself than anyone else; to say that ... if you want to follow the antics of a self employed artist, then do follow my blog.  I will try to write at least 3 times a month about things that have gone on in my day to day existence ... merely because I know what it is like to work on your own, paint for a living, take the plunge into sculpting, approach galleries, organize shows, talk to the public ... generally getting out there and baring my soul to people I have never met before.  I hope to give others out there who want to embark on the same path reassurance that it is OK to carry on.  I can also help you with this.

And, for those of you who have bought my work or intend to buy my work in the future, I'm sure you'll enjoy getting to know me more through these pages.  It's always nice to know the artist.  And if you can't meet me in the flesh, then meet me in my blog.

Welcome and Enjoy.

Until next time ...

Blue Elephant Paintings

I thought I would start by telling you how I got into painting.

I was in Africa for my brothers wedding, and took a trip to the Masai Mara - which would change my life, literally! I was so stunned by the scenery, smells, no mercy and wildlife. The animals that caught my attention more than anything were the elephants. They are so magnificent. They seem so wise, intelligent and totally dedicated to their family.

We managed to get amongst a huge family of them (at least 50 of them, if not more) and continuted to watch them until the sun went down. As I was watching them, this is when I noticed their skin colour turn a certain shade of blue. This inspired me, on my return to the UK, to paint them - this was one of my first images on the left. I had only picked up a paint brush a couple of times since I had left school - so as I say, this changed my life.

I started painting elephants in this way, and became known predominently for my 'Blue Elephant Series', and I started to sell them in Galleries and Art Fairs.

I have many more images to show you if you are interested....(but I am still getting to grips with this blogger format so won't put on any here for the moment)...so let me know if you want to see some more.

Alternatively look at my website www.lizshewan.com.....but I will be back.....

Liz at her computer, not doing what she is best at....painting! Get off the computer girl, and get those creative juices flowing. 

Limited Edition Prints

Liz has a series of Limited Edition Prints that she wants to sell to the trade and the public.

This is the first time that she has come across a 'blog' so is just getting to grips with the whole process. To be honest she is not really sure how she can use it, what she can and cannot do etc - any tips? In the meantime she will be trawling through the help page to try and get to grips with the whole thing!

Take a look at her website on www.lizshewan.com and let her know what you think.