So here I am… blogging. I swore I’d never do this, but alas! I have at last succumbed. I suppose in all fairness, it’s not much different than keeping a diary or journal as I did when I was a teenager. The only main difference is that it’s not as private. Well anyway, I decided to create a blog to map the journey of my artwork to give myself something to look back on in years to come and to give you a chance to walk this journey with me.

A little about myself: My name is Linda. As I write this I’m in my mid thirties. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, but have only recently started treating it seriously as something I could possibly make a living off. Or at least a hobby I can make some money off to pour back into it. I have also recently added painting to my growing repertoire. I have not yet decided on a medium or style that will be my personal trademark. I’m currently trying and enjoying as many as possible until I find one that I can shine in. And in the meantime, the trialing is helping me hone my skills as an artist.

I live in England with my husband, teenage son and 2 cats. I’ve lived in England now for over 8 and a half years. I’m originally from the beautiful Down Under, where my family still reside and whom I miss with an ache that can never be healed save moving back. I don’t work. I am perfectly happy being a housewife and staying at home. That’s not to say I’ve never worked. I have had a variety of jobs, but due to poor health and bad experiences, I’ve made the choice to stay at home and paint. My dream is to sell my work and take commissions enough to boost our income and allow me to carry on doing what I love most: Art.

I want to take you on a journey now. Sadly I didn’t keep all of my drawings from the past, but what I do have, I’d like to share.

DISCLAIMER: It is in no way my intent to infringe upon any copyright laws. All of my practicing in drawing and painting have come from photographs I have either taken myself or taken from google. I will say this once: Unless otherwise stated, I do not take credit for the original photograph of the drawing or painting I produce. All credit goes to the original photographer/artist. I merely use the material as reference or even copy for the purpose of practicing my skills and learning techniques.
So without further ado I present to you my journey into the world of art.