'Twas Brillig

Yes, these sentiments are a few days late but just as heartfelt nonetheless! I wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010!!!

I know it's only January....but it's 18F degrees outside right now and that is just a bit more than I can stomach. Worst part is that I know I have to bundle up to take Mariah the Wonderdog for a good long romp shortly.

So, is it any wonder I'm already looking forward to Spring? Just 2 months and the early daffodils will start peeking their golden heads into the air...and then the Bradford pear trees will put on their billowy show! Sigh... really, it's not all that far away!

Which brings me to the photo on the left! I've been featured in an Etsy Treasury for the first time!! Woot! I also sold my purple cow painting and he will be leaving Monday for his new home in New York City! No one told me that selling my art was going to be this much fun. :)

I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with all of you, dear readers, throughout the upcoming year....All kinds of new creative goodness is in the air! Stay tuned!!!

Well, once again, time has literally slipped away from me and I find another month gone. And things are changing fast!

The Tulgey Wood ('Twas Brillig on Etsy) is up and running with a broad selection of goodies ranging from dog toys to original paintings to Christmas ornaments! Check back often as things are being added all the time!

The Christmas shopping season is in full swing and I've really enjoyed visiting with friends, family, fans and folks who are just discovering my little Wonderland!

I hope you'll take a moment to browse my paintings....I'm pleased with how they are turning out. The White Rabbit & The Mad Hatter from the Alice in Wonderland series are now finished with The Red Queen nearing completion! I'm excited to announce that I sold my first art print of the Mad Hatter this past week!! Actually, that's my first art sale ever so you can understand why I am completely tickled!!!!!

My cow paintings, "Bethesda Belles" & "Some Days Are Moo" are also complete and available for sale as well, either at the studio shop or via The Tulgey Wood.


I have a few odd pieces in progress, most notably The Jabberwocky. Pictures will come soon!

One thing I definitely want to do is to thank all of you for following my little adventure in creativity! I appreciate every bit of feedback, good and not so.... it all helps me grow as an artist and artisan!

May your days be merry and bright!

I mentioned in my last post that I'm moving 'Twas Brillig Online over to Etsy! The process has begun and, for awhile, my wares will appear in both places...although not duplicated on both.

The new shop on Etsy is called The Tulgey Wood. (The name 'Twas Brillig was already taken. Drat!) I hope you'll pop by and peruse the newest additions!

In other news, my painting of the three Hereford cows, titled "Bethesda Belles", is currently on display at Flynne's Coffee Bar and Downtown Gallery as part of the art show "Painting the Town." The art was created by local artists and each image depicts a scene from Southern Pines! Well worth stopping in to see if you're in area. Of course, all the works are available for purchase. Art makes a great Christmas gift!

Wow...nearly an entire month has passed without a post. Not intentional, I promise! I've just been busy working on new items for the studio shop and paintings.......paintings.....and more paintings!
The Alice in Wonderland series is temporarily on hold. In its place, I've been working on a piece called 'Bethesda Belles' which will be shown in the Paint the Town Art Show next month at Flynne's Coffee Bar in Southern Pines, NC. All the artwork at the show will feature scenes from Southern Pines!


I've also completed a small canvas (5x7") of a purple cow, titled 'Some Days are Moo" as well as a small canvas board (6x8") of a crow, titled 'The Sentinel.' Both of these items will be available for sale soon and I'm planning on offering prints as well.


In other news, 'Twas Brillig will be adding an Etsy shop, The Tulgey Wood! This online shop will be in addition to 'Twas Brillig Online for the short term and will eventually be the only place on the web to buy Brillig goodies!

Don't you just love these Southwestern-style African Turquoise earrings? Wouldn't you love to win them?

I thought so!!!

In honor of July...my birthday month...I will be giving away these pretties to one lucky winner. :)

You can view them more closely HERE.

Here's how to enter:
All you need to do is leave a comment under this post!

To improve your chances of winning you can also:

Once again it's time for First Friday!

First Friday in Southern Pines, NC, is held the first Friday of the month from 5pm until 8pm.

Throughout the summer months, First Friday is a non-profit event which features food and beverages for all ages, kids activities, and live music. Proceeds benefit The Sunrise Theatre and The Food Bank.

This month the featured band is The Benjy Davis Project, a Louisiana-based rock band.

Be sure to visit downtown Southern Pines for this event on Friday, July 3, 2009! Many of the local businesses will be open as well!

Be sure to stop by 'Twas Brillig during First Friday!

Mention this Facebook event and receive 25% off any ONE regularly priced item on July 3, 2009. (Excluding stained glass) Offer is good for the entire day, not just during the First Friday event.

For those unable to attend, the single item discount will also apply at 'Twas Brillig Online.(http://brillig.shophandmade.com)
Just email me before you check out so that I can adjust your invoice!

(Please note that the store will be closed at 4:00 pm and reopening at 5:00 pm for the event....I do need to grab a bite to eat!)

Just want to share 3 of my prints that are now available through 'Twas Brillig Online or at the studio shop in Southern Pines:

Bove Island, Yukon Territory, Canada ~ 2002



Martello Tower Perspective, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada ~ 2005


Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ~ 2004

All of these photos are 8x10 prints matted to an 11x14 format. You can see more of my work at Whiffling Through the Tulgey Wood. Any of the images on my photoblog can be ordered by emailing me directly. twasbrillig {at} mindspring {dot} com

All bracelets at 'Twas Brillig are on sale 20% off, now through Saturday, June 13th, 2009! Drop by the studio shop in Southern Pines for a visit to see the full selection!

This offer also applies to all bracelets listed at 'Twas Brillig Online.
***Important: Please email me prior to placing your selection in the shopping cart so that I can adjust the price prior to the request for payment! twasbrillig {at} mindspring {dot} com

I finally got around to making up these pretty eyeglass chains...after a bit of nudging and customer requests. I've had the little elastic gripper ends for months...nothing like a bit of procrastination, eh?

This first eyeglass chain is a mixture of moss agate rondelles, riverstone rounds and Swarovski bicone crystals, accented with assorted seed beads. It measures 30 inches in length.










The second chain is an elegant mixture of lapis lazuli tube beads, riverstone rounds and Swarovski bicone crystals, accented with assorted seed beads. It also measures 30 inches in length.


Both of these chains can be found at the 'Twas Brillig Online or by visiting the studio shop in Southern Pines!

Watch for more chains to be added in the near future!

Being Memorial Day weekend, I was expecting everyone to be away at the beach instead of strolling down our lovely main thoroughfare for some holiday shopping. Well, I was right! But I was also pleasantly surprised because I've been fairly steady with customers all day....out of town visitors taking in the scenery in Southern Pines! And shopping!!!! Life is good. :)

I took advantage of what little downtime I had to create a new necklace with matching earrings. They will be listed in 'Twas Brillig Online sometime this weekend. I like how the amethyst compliments the tiger's eye. It never occurred to me to put purple and brown together before. It really is a beautiful combination!





And what day would be complete
without a bit of Moo? The farm home
of these bovine buddies is a 5 minute
walk from my house. Usually, they are
way down in the pasture being all shy
and modest. Today they were right up
near the fence waiting for their glamour
shots!
G-L-A-M-O-R-OUS! :)
I just love the expressions on their faces!!

More goodness on 'Twas Brillig Online!

It has taken me awhile to get up to speed but I am **finally** building the online shop for 'Twas Brillig which is housed at Shophandmade.com. It took some twiddling and such to get used to the upload process but I think I have the hang of it now! Now I just need someone to write copy for my products! All my descriptions are bound to sound the same after awhile. There's always some skill to improve, isn't there?!? LOL

Anyway, find my goodies at 'Twas Brillig Online! I've added several pairs of earrings today and will continue to add stuff at regular intervals....now that I know how this works! :)

'Twas Brillig has officially opened an online shop which will primarily feature hand-crafted jewelry.



Although there are just a few items listed at the moment, be sure to check back often as I upload and expand the inventory!

If you don't see what you're looking for, email me at twasbrillig (at) mindspring.com and I should be able to customize a design for you!