Wednesday in the studio...

Spending time today working on a new 2 figure piece.  This is what I accomplished in the studio yesterday.

#newart #art #studio #inthestudio #painting #wetpaint #newfashion #fashion #illustration #sneddonart #acrylic

Collector DIY

This morning I woke up to a lovely surprise from a collector of mine.  She had recently received an embellished print of my painting Ponder, as the winner of my most recent contest.  She sent me these photos of the print hanging in her apartment!

She found this frame for $5 at a local dollar shop!  It had originally
contained a different image, which she removed and replaced with
her new print.

She also used metallic spray paint to update the frame.  I think it
looks amazing in its new home.  I always love getting photos like
this, I get to see where my art ends up and how my collectors
appreciate it and make it their own!

#art #contest #winner #DIY #frameit #painting #repurpose #home #decor #spraypaint #project

Changes for 2014...

So with the new year I was thinking of ways to make my Etsy shop more cohesive, easier to navigate and also easier for me to update and keep in order.  So I have some exciting changes to announce for 2014!
They are-
All 11x14 inch prints will be $25 
Shipping on all prints will now be $5
Combined shipping is now FREE

Want to see the updates-click here











I'm still busy overhauling my pinterest and thinking of new things for my facebook page for this year!
What do you think of the new changes?  What would you like to see me change or update?  What would you like to see more or less of?



#art #updates #freeshipping #onsale #shop #2014 #artprints #artgifts #gift #fresh #newlook

NUMiNOUS

I recently had the pleasure of being featured in the very 1st issue of NUMiNOUS, an Arts Magazine!

Vientiane ©Rikki Sneddon 2014

Purchase the entire Mag HERE
Like NUMiNOUS on Facebook HERE


#Published#art#readit#artmagazine#numinous#philidelphia#surreal#surrealism#surrealart

DIY paper envelopes...

Today I spent a few hours working on the handmade paper envelopes I am making to send out to all of my collectors from the past year.  I plan on slipping a little thank you note, as well as some exclusive deals for them to say thanks for supporting me over the past year.  I wanted to do something a little more special than a plain white envelope, also I want it stand out in the mail....and I have a small love affair with pretty paper!

 Trace and cut out the template and then simply refold your paper into an envelope, then use a sticker to seal it before you send!

All you need is some pretty paper, I use scrapbooking paper, a scissor,
a paper envelope to use as a template and some glue, I use mod podge
and apply it with a brush.

I use labels so that you can see the address easily

All done!  They take some time, but I find it relaxing to work on them in the afternoon while I have some tea, I do a few a day and before i know it they are all ready to send.  Plus I know someone will be getting something extra special in the mail :)

#artsandcrafts#DIY#paper#addict#scrapbooking#art#handmade#envelope#project#special#spring#craftit

Monday Musings....

Our resident rabbit

His name is Hugh

Winter makes it hard to think of anything growing, but spring will be here soon enough.  How will you step out of your comfort zone this year?  What will you do thats new, daring, dangerous???  You might be surprised by what 'grows'  Happy Monday everyone:)

#monday#newyear#rabbit#bunnies#comfortzone#pushit#dare#creativ#iamcreativ#art

Weekend reading...

Just finished the Novel Hotel Pastis by Peter Mayle.  I enjoyed it, as many of his other writings, A Good Year is another of my favorites.  His novels focus on life in France or Provence, or Paris and are filled with wine, food and french vocabulary.  A good way to transport yourself somewhere else this weekend...

What Novels have you enjoyed this winter?  

Find more from Peter Mayle here

Music for this morning

#novel#weekendreading#read#goodbook#petermayle#bookclub#french#france#paris

Comfort comes in a bowl

Todays post is to share this amazing recipe I tried last night

Red Lentil Soup

This is an Indian dish, if you have never tried red lentils, don't miss out!  They are super easy to cook and are very inexpensive, usually around $2 a bag.  This soup was exactly what I've been needing since I've had this crummy cold.  Its super comforting and warm perfect for a winter night, I also tried a new naan recipe which was fantastic.  It is a simplified naan so you don't need any yeast or much rise time.  Here are links to both recipes, I highly suggest you give them a try ;) Stay warm & enjoy!

http://www.scalingbackblog.com/savory-bites/16117996741/

http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2013/03/homemade-quick-garlic-naan.html

#comfortfood#recipe#indian#coconut#Quicknaan#naanbread#onebowl#healthy#EAT

Monday in the studio....

Listening to Sufjan Stevens this morning while I paint...

http://www.pandora.com/sufjan-stevens/7-swans

Working on a new portrait, featuring some new brush techniques, building the eyes at this point.

#wetpaint#creativ#iamcreativ#sufjanstevens#musicmonday#listen#art#rikkisneddon

Naughty Habit

So since it has been so frigid cold for so long, I've been spending a lot of time inside.  Most days i need a pretty convincing cup of coffee to lure me out of bed in the morning.  I have been developing a nasty habit of amping up my normal brew with a scoop or two of espresso grounds.  It makes for a much stronger and richer cup of joe in a regular sized cup, espresso cups are finished too quickly!

The good stuff

Add a little steamed soy and you can't beat it

What gets you out of bed in the morning?  Any naughty habits you've been hiding when it comes to your morning cup of joe?  Favorite drink recipe?

#coffeelover#espresso#depthcharge#morninghabit#cupofjoe#dailybrew

Original Paintings Available

I am in the process of moving my original paintings for sale all to Saatchi.com They seem to have a really nice platform for selling originals.  Do you use Saatchi?  where do you shop for ART online?  what do you like or dislike about the art sites you use?  http://www.saatchionline.com/profiles/portfolio/id/444445

#artforsale#originalart#saatchiart#paintings#artist#handmade#largepaintings#rikkisneddonart

2013 in review

2013 came with many goals.  After reading a blog post from Alyson B. Stanfield of I’d rather be in the studio, I sat down and constructed a list.  She stressed the importance of going back and making another list, today, the first day of the New Year!  Today’s list will help you see all that you accomplished during the previous year down in writing and hopefully inspire you to do even better this year.  So here is my list of all that was done in 2013….

Began painting commissioned portraits for clients

Received an article in the local paper highlighting my Art

Was featured on PPT postcards segment (aired 3.31.13)

Held my first Solo Exhibition BLOOM   

Exhibited in Minneapolis at the Sugar Art and Fashion Show

Exhibited at Minneapolis RAW En Masse

Joined a local Arts board

Was nominated for RAW Minneapolis Artist of the Year

Exhibited at the RAWARDS Semi-Finals Event in Minneapolis

Had my own Mini store with a fellow Artist at the shopping mall through the holidays

Stared my blog Rikki Sneddon Art

Reached over 500 fans on facebook

Was published in Issue #1 of Philly based NUMINOUS Magazine

So that’s it, my Art Year in Review!  It was a busy crazy exciting year full of new opportunities and people.  I am so glad I got to share it with my friends, family and all of you!  I can’t wait to see what is in store for this coming year!  What were some of your highlights from the past year?  Do you have a list of sorts that you use from year to year?

#newyear#yearinreview#art2013#nextyear#goals#biggerbetter#2014resolution#whatsnext#artmagazine