Happy St Andrews Day!

Hello everybody,

please start following the blog on the new url:

http://thiscreativebliss.blogspot.com/

and happy St Andrews day.

Let's celebrate all things Scottish and the lovely town of St Andrews today.

Here is a painting I painted a few years ago when I lived in St Andrews.



You can find a print of this painting here:

This Creative Bliss Shop:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86015397/art-print-st-andrews-east-sands-print-of?ref=tre-1306482100-1

I have to admit, I miss Scotland, it is a beautiful country and definitely worth a visit.

And to reminisce a bit I also created an Etsy treasury with some items that celebrate Scotland.



not only from Scottish and UK shops but also American sellers (it won't get on the Front Page if it only contains items from British shops).

I hope you like it.

Happy St Andrews Day, go have some Haggis and a good Scotch Whiskey if you can.

Nadine xx

New Art Shop and a GIVEAWAY!

Hurrah, I finally made it and started listing items in the new

ART Shop "This Creative Bliss":

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisCreativeBliss

So far I only have listed some prints (A4ish sized and small A6 sized), magnets, mini paintings, doodles and some art jewelry. I haven't listed lots of prints yet and also have to figure out how to ship original paintings before I can list them.

But it's definitely a start.

So to celebrate I am hosting a GIVEAWAY ending next Sunday, 20 November, and we'll have

3 winners this time. yay.

You can win a print of "Intestines"


a print of "Up up and away"



and a mini- print of "St Andrews, East Sands" (ca. 4" x 3.5")


plus some additional small surprise prizes.


You have 3 chances to win and for every chance you have to comment on this blog post:

1. First Comment:
Tell me what you like best in the new ART SHOP.

2. Second Comment:
Tell me you are a follower of this blog (or have just become a follower.)

3. Third Comment:
Tell me you are a Facebook fan (or have just "liked" my Facebook page).

Let me know what you think of the shop and good luck everyone.
Please spread the word, join my circle on Etsy and be sociable.

Lots of love,
Nadine xx

ARTWORK on the Brighter Smudges Blog

Hey everyone,

check out my art blog if you're interested, http://nadinesaupearts.wordpress.com/ I have just posted over there but didn't want to leave you out of the loop of course.

The day is just not long enough, there is so much to do. Now back to work.

Love, Nadine xx

Bar Lane Studios

We are so lucky to live in a vibrant city with so many like-minded people who are interested in arts and crafts, who organize get-togethers, workshops and exhibitions. No I am not talking about London, or Edinburgh. Our own York seems to be a hub for all sorts of creative people, who work in different arts and crafts and design, digital and traditional. I feel lucky to live here.

... and now even luckier. With the opening of Bar Lane Studios York's creative people get a new outlet and space for exchanging ideas and sharing their work, a space which is not led by commercial interests but instead is publicly funded and as a social enterprise it has the public's interests at heart.

How exciting to be a part of that. (and may I just add that there are 2 of my own paintings that can be seen in these pictures taken in the café) - no I am not bragging, am just so excited to see them in the gallery next to so many extraordinary pieces of art. Yes, I am a big fan of group shows, more so than solo shows. The more variety the better, if you ask me.

So pack your loved ones and go have a coffee in the café, or take a look at the exhibitions that are hosted in the main gallery, or even better, sign up for a workshop or an art course. There is lots on offer (jewellery making, painting, drawing and even digital art).

And if you really want to be creative, you could rent one of the artist studios or workspaces.

So if there is something you always wanted to explore or you had this interest in art but you never quite knew what to do with it, this is the chance to try it out.

Might see you all there.

Love, Nadine