ELLEN G one year on

Its hard to believe that it's been almost exactly a year since I opened my little week long shop in my lounge and then a pop up shop in Eastbourne for a month. Like a snow ball gaining momentum I had opened my shop in Petone pretty soon after! In case you haven't visited I thought I'd show you some photos of how far I've come, it's been a blast!

Unicorn, transportation and a Husky!

I just love it when my lovely customers ask me "have you thought of illustrating a...." these themes are ones that I have been asked for quite a few times!

Dandy cats art

I have been asked several times if I have art that features our feline friends so here they are!

new art!

A few years ago my beautiful dog Pablo went to doggy heaven, he was 17 years old, I still miss his love of life and gentle nature, this is dedicated to you my dear friend.

I've been busy as you can see!

Food for thought...

new pattern!

decorated tables

These tables are just the beginning of my new obsession!
The adhesive is extremely durable sign writing film, I am planning to decorate all sorts of things including canisters and vases!

These 2 new pieces are the latest editions of my on going "Piwakawaka's Grand Adventure" series, it's amazing where this little native New Zealand fantail bird pops up!

Wellington

Iv'e been meaning to create a dedication to my little part of the world "Wellington"! and here it is, it features two of our most often seen birds: the Black-backed gull and the Pied Shag. These little fellows are firm friends and love to meet for a little chat (I think he want's to be more than just friends, what do you think!) oh yes and that's Pencarrow lighthouse in the background.

gosh1 how time has flown! I have had my shop here in Petone for over 2 months already!
I am delighted to say that it's been so well received, I have enjoyed meeting so many lovely people who have noticed my colorful window from the street, they have been telling friends so the word is out!

ELLEN G shop now open!

After many, many hours of hard work, here it is at last, my very own shop here in New Zealand.
It's been a dream for a very long time!
I am excited, daunted, tired and energised all at the same time!

I thought you might like to see my latest New Zealand bird series, I've included the sketch to show you how basic my rough ideas are!

New Books!

I was about to wish you a very Happy New Year until I remembered that it's already 3 weeks into January! (Happy new Year to you anyway!)
To kick of the year, I am delighted to share with you my two latest books!
"Papercraft Birthday" and "Papercraft Thank You", these complete a 3 part series of greeting card kit books, the first being Papercraft Christmas.
I had such fun illustrating these, as always Templar Publishing are a dream to work with, they give me such amazing freedom, if you would like these simply go to Amazon, all my books are available there at great prices!