My Art Included in Pastel Artists of S.A. Exhibition, starting Friday ...

 

Upcoming exhibition of pastel art, by members of the Pastel Artists of South Australia group (PASA), and delighted to be part of it. It opens Friday night. I've seen a preview of some of the wonderful art to be shown, with at least one that I'd LOVE to have for my own.

Why not pop along during the exhibition to see some truly wonderful pastel artworks - and there will be artist demonstrations, too (free).

Thank you.
~Jillian

www.JillianCrider.com

A watercolour I did probably about 10 years ago? An ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals - always 2.5x3.5") collectible artwork.

A little girl who's kind mother allowed me to photo her at the Port Adelaide Fisherman's Wharf Market around 2002. To me she made the perfect mermaid, I included a leafy seadragon in my painting. She had such an appealing impish look on her face.



I think sometimes, you need to revisit what you do, to see where you are with your art, and, perhaps, where you're going.

I do think that I will be returning to doing watercolours in future. Such a wonderful painting medium.

~Jillian
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Sometimes, art is fun to do. I did several of these with critters.

Ink sketches on vintage old handwritten ledger pages. I added graphic scrolls, to offset my sketches.

All sold quite easily.

I may do more, someday.
Check out my work. Follow, 'like', share. Thank you.
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ACEOs - early beginnings 2005 - 4th, 5th & 6th (ACEOs - always 2.5x3.5")

EDIT UPDATE: NOTE: Image incorrect These are my 4th, 5th & 6th, ACEOs.

I had seen ATCs for several years, prior to ACEOs commencing in late 2004. Early 2005 I did my very first ACEOs to list on eBay. So I was used to mixed media methods, so my early ACEOs were exploring options to create.

These were my 4th, 5th and 6th - all sold quickly on the eBay. As ACEOs sold quite cheaply these were made from cutting down existing artworks.

100s of ACEOs created in all manner of different ways, and I've loved every moment of them.

~Jillian
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Buy my art direct from me though online gallery BLUETHUMB (Jillian Crider)

 

I am offering my art for sale on the BlueThumb website  so that it is easy to purchase in a professional manner.

I can show my work in a gallery environment - buy with confidence, and with even some 'easy buy' options.  All work has a COA (certificate of authenticity). My work is sent from me personally, but BlueThumb handles all the details.

I currently have 24 artworks on this site, and even though it is a site for Australian artists, their sales Internationally are expanding rapidly.

They have help for collectors, and other advice.

I hope you will visit my profile, as you'll see a range of images to each artwork, the story behind my art and other pertinent details. Please - 'like' (heart) my artworks, follow me, and,  perhaps, buy any that you would like to have. It would be much appreciated.
 

While on BlueThumb, you might like to check out the works of other artists, too. There is some more great art to be seen there.

www.BlueThumb.com.au/jillian-crider

Thank you.
~Jillian

"Welcome Home" A lamp lit in a window - small artwork.

Nothing is more heartwarming than the glow of a lamp in the window - a warm embrace of a 'Welcome Home' especially amid the cold chill and bare branches of winter.
This work compelled me to paint it when I saw such a scene one wintery night. It signals caring for the family member that has not yet returned home.
It appears slightly different in various lights due to the deep blue/black of the main colour, which extends onto the sides of the canvas.
SFA (Small Format Art) is great art to hang with meaning and love, for those empty little spaces in your home, perhaps in your foyer, by your lamp? Reminding others that you care. Unframed. Ready to hang. Able to be framed. Available on Bluethumb website (Au) ships world-wide.
13cm (W) x 23cm (H) x 2cm (D)

https://bluethumb.com.au/jillian-crider/Artwork/welcome-home-jillian-crider

My first ACEOs - 3 mixed media creations - Early Beginnings.

I had seen ATCs (Artist Trading Cards - for trading, only) for several years, prior to ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals - always collectible sizee - 2.5x3.5" - acronym used when selling to ID - search eBay for this term, and other selling sites - Etsy, etc.) commencing in late 2004. Early 2005 I did my very first ACEOs to list on eBay. So I was used to mixed media methods, so my early ACEOs were exploring options to create. I'd done similar with a small number of ATCs which I created and traded in ATC online groups.

These are my first 3, They were sold within seconds of being listed on eBay. I was hooked! Not my best work, by any means, but fun to do. Many 100s of ACEOs created since, in all manner of different ways, and I've loved every moment of them.

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For sale: watercolour SFA - Entanglement - Lilac Conehead Daisies.

"Entanglement" I've just listed my painting of lilac conehead daisies on Bluethumb. Although a site for Australian Artists, it does sell internationally. I successful sold an acrylic painting of a Corella just a week ago, and was delighted. The art is sold unframed. This photo is my idea of how it could look, framed, etc.
https://bluethumb.com.au/jillian-crider/Artwork/entanglement-lilac-conehead-daisies

For Sale: Acrylic painting original - "Sometimes you have to let go" Australian Corella

EDIT: Sold 21st September 2018.

My acrylic painting of an Australian Corella, on canvas. This art is still visible at the given link if you wish to see.

"Sometimes you have to let go"
Now available online for sale. Will be shipped by artist, Jillian Crider, direct.
Please visit, and favourite my work, and 'follow' me to keep up with my art as I add new works. Thank you.
https://bluethumb.com.au/jillian-crider/Artwork/sometimes-you-just-have-to-let-goThis Corella was quite a character, twirling around and around the bare branch. Finally ending up, upside down. To my surprise, and a flash of white, it spread a wing, and took off to freedom into the blue skies filled with whispy clouds. The title for the painting came to me, and knew I had to then painting it. Just was with people "Sometimes you have to let go" ...

ACEO - White Picket Fence - mixed media art

This ACEO (3.5x2.5") in mixed media sold today on eBay.
It's watercolour with ink (pen & wash), on top of watercolour ground (cold press) by QoR (Golden Artist Paints) - a sketch of a vintage old garden gate with arch and white picket fence. The base is card, with a piece of hand-written text from the late 1800s (ledger).

I've done quite a few ACEOs this way. They really appeal to me in a romantic, whimsical way. But now, this one is winging itself off to a new home in Canada.

Check out my current listings on eBay at:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/artist.jillian/m.html?