SUPPORT ORIGINALITY, SKILL AND PASSION

Thoughts of an Artist

When you look at art, anyones art, do you ever think of the time and effort and skill that probably went into creating it?  I'm not talking about digital art, or the cheap, mass produced imported home ware shop or discount store stuff, but fine art, traditional hand drawing or hand painting by Artisans who continue to develop their craft with passion, skill and imagination.

When an Artist prices an Original piece of Art, they have to take into consideration how much of their time it took to create. 

For example, 'Angels Watching Us'  pictured here which I am still working on is an A3 size mixed media artwork (watercolour, ink, acrylic, hand made papers and archival decorative papers) I have spent so far, at least 8 hours working on. By the time I finish, it will probably be more like 12 hours or more. As Art is my Living (Job) as well as my passion, if I was to calculate an hourly rate for my time, as you would do, if you work in any job, based on a conservative A$25. per hour I would need to sell the Original painting for at least A$300., plus pack and postage to it's destination just to make a return on my efforts.  Some of my acrylic paintings take me WEEKS to complete due to their complexity.

Then, as well as the time, there is the SKILL level involved in the creation of a unique, original artwork and the fact that most Artists don't get paid 'regular hours' worth of work. We work many hours and sometimes get paid when an Art Collector or Art Lover purchases our creations.

My point is.... Hand drawn or painted Original art IS WORTH THE MONEY. Yes you will pay more for a hand painted or drawn piece of art that is ORIGINAL, is signed by the Artist and dated, is a COLLECTIBLE and is UNIQUE.  Something you can cherish for YEARS to come and pass on to those you love in the family.

Next time you think about purchasing Artwork for your home or office or as a gift, think about this first and support a hard working, skillful Artist who's work brightens up the world.

On behalf of all hard working, skillful and imaginative artists ~ Lisa Frances Judd, Australian Visual Artist

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Pencil Sketches....



Some days (or nights when I can't sleep) I practise sketch things.  Maybe it's an idea for a new painting in my head.  Something I got from a dream (that happens quite often) or it's simply practising.  Some things are hard to draw, like hands and feet, but I find face usually come to me reasonably easily.  Last night I sketched these two ladies with a pencil.  Then I used a bit of white acrylic paint to add depth and interest and a tiny bit of water soluble ink pencils (which are so cool if you haven't tried them you must!). I don't try to make my faces look completely realistic, I prefer a more whimsical version, bigger eyes, bigger lips, awesome hair LOL. When I am stress out to the max, drawing 'heals me'. If you don't draw yourself, why not give it a go. You don't need to be professional, just interested in creating something personally meaningful, an image with a story.  I will post more of my sketches as time goes on.  If you would like to see some of my artworks IN PROGRESS ~ from sketch to finished product, check out my WORKS IN PROGRESS ALBUMS on my Lisa Frances Judd ~ Artist Facebook Page.  

Have a creative and joyful day :D Lisa

LISA'S COLLECTABLE ART SHOP IS OPEN

INTRODUCING LISA'S COLLECTABLE ART SHOP

ON FACEBOOK



A new easy and secure way to purchase any of my artworks, art sculptures or hand made jewellery beads and other arty creations I am sure to introduce as I almost never stop painting, drawing or making things!

You will find ORIGINAL ARTWORKS for sale
You will find PRINTS & POSTERS for sale
You will find ART GREETING CARDS for sale
You will find ART GIFT VOUCHERS for sale

All my items include FREE postage and all items valued at over A$150. include Postage Insurance.
If you come and LIKE my new SHOP you automatically get a 10% discount on all items too.
You can 'like' items, share on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter and comment on each item for sale. All feedback is welcome for me so that I get to know what you like.

I will also post 'conversations' and 'polls' on my Facebook Art Page where you will find my SHOP.

I'm excited to be part of the growing Facebook Shopping Mall and I hope you come to visit my shop very soon and help me spread the message that it is there.

Lisa <3

'MOTHERS SERIES' ~ Four Different Artworks with love

'Mother's Arms'

Watercolour/ink/acrylic on 300gsm paper

Original currently on Exhibition & for Sale

Enquiries to Artist: lisafrancesjudd@gmail.com

Prints & Greeting Cards available at:

Redbubble (Aussie Printer)

Fine Art America (U.S. Printer)

'Mother's Pride & Joy'

Watercolour/ink/acrylic on 300gsm paper

Original currently on Exhibition & for Sale

Enquiries to Artist: lisafrancesjudd@gmail.com

Prints & Greeting Cards available at:

Redbubble (Aussie Printer)

Fine Art America (U.S. Printer)

'Mother's Nature'

Watercolour/ink/acrylic on 300gsm paper

Original currently on Exhibition & for Sale

Enquiries to Artist: lisafrancesjudd@gmail.com

Prints & Greeting Cards available at:

Redbubble (Aussie Printer)

Fine Art America (U.S. Printer)

'Mother's Heart Garden'

Watercolour/ink/acrylic on 300gsm paper

Original currently on Exhibition & for Sale

Enquiries to Artist: lisafrancesjudd@gmail.com

Prints & Greeting Cards available at:

Redbubble (Aussie Printer)

Fine Art America (U.S. Printer)

CRAZY CAT LADY

'Fence Cats' ~ acrylic painting on 45" x 15" canvas

by Australian Artist ~ Lisa Frances Judd

Original for Sale A$600.

On display at The Old Block Art Gallery from 5th May to 3rd June

Prints of this artwork are now available via: Redbubble Printing Co.

My Thoughts for This Day...

Mundane vs the Spiritual

In every challenging situation you will face in life, there is the mundane view and the spiritual view. The mundane view is easy to see because it’s based on human emotion and human thinking.  For example, you lose your job, you get divorced, you lose all your hard earned money or you get seriously sick.

All of these situations are awful and painful on a mundane level.  But, if you look at these same situations through the spiritual eyes of your soul, you will see a different picture.  That job you lost was a blessing in disguise because now you can pursue a more satisfying job, or even better, go pursue your passions.  Your divorce forced you to get more independent, self-reliant and maybe, released you to find a much more fulfilling relationship. Your financial losses taught  you that money cannot buy happiness and that you can survive and thrive with less ‘stuff’. Your serious health issue showed you that through loving yourself, your body, clearing negative thoughts and habits you could regain your good health, or, your serious health issue has shown you what is really most important to you ~ love, family, friends & joy and that NOW, this moment,  is all you really have anyway. 

Sometimes the worst experiences lead you to positive realisations and life changes

In recent times, I have had to face the worst experiences in my life. I have been through all the situations I just spoke about before... loss of job, divorce, loss of money and even sickness, but the worst experience in my life so far, has to be my son's Brain Cancer battle.  If you read one of my Blog entries called "So you  think you have Problems" you will get up to date on this situation.

I mention it here, not for sympathy, but because it has taught me so much about myself and life. In the worst situation I have found many gifts. For example, I don't think too far ahead in my life anymore, I choose to live as much as possible in the NOW. James has taught me that by being the amazingly positive person he is and how he embraces every day with such energy and enthusiasm. I no longer stress nearly as much about material things because compared to the prospect of loosing my Son to this cancer, they mean absolutely nothing. I am much more aware of kindness because during the worst months of surgery, recovery and the worst prognosis (James is defying the prognosis so far) the people around me and my son arrived with open arms, open hearts, plates of food, a shoulder to cry on, willingness to listen to my tears and rants and rage (at life). And lastly, I have always thought of myself as a strong person but now I KNOW that I am (and so is my amazing son).

Think about your own life... What blessings have come from your own 'worst times'? What have you learned about yourself? and other people?

Life is both the worst times and the best times. You cannot have one without the other. Happiness is fleeting and mostly connected to outer circumstances. Joy on the other hand, can be found anywhere, any time, if you look for it in the simple things such as a bright sunny day, a strangers smile or the beauty of nature.

Lisa xox

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