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28/04/2019
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Abstract Embroidery Emotion Series

by Gingham Red, in category Abstract, Art and Illustrations, Embroidery

Hello It’s been a while since my last post.  I have been busy creating new abstract embroideries for the “Emotion” series.  Each embroidery takes days to create and then stitch. Following on my last post where I profiled the “Thinking” piece I have created three additional abstract embroideries. “Heart a Flutter” – The second piece… Read More

10/02/2019
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Thinking

by Gingham Red, in category Abstract, Art and Illustrations, Blog, Embroidery

This past week I have been reflecting on how much time we spend thinking and in our heads. Hundreds and hundreds of thoughts occupy our minds every day, in turn leading to a whole range of emotions. I have spent the past 12 months practising meditation to help with my tendency to overthink. Through the… Read More

03/02/2019
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First contemporary paint and embroidery 2019

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Cross stitch and needlework, Embroidery

This weekend I finished my first ink/watercolor and contemporary embroidery piece. As part of exploring art this year and pushing boundaries I wanted to create a piece that reflected that. The colors reflect the vibrancy and energy I want in my life  this year. The embroidered stitches are simple running stitches, cross stitch and satin… Read More

02/02/201903/02/2019
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5 ways to find your artistic voice

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Lovely Flowers, Needlepoint

Hello friends It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January 2019 already. The first two weeks of the year were spent at the Cape Bridgewater beach. It was a beautiful time to reflect and find my creativity again. Recently I have been reflecting on how to find my artistic voice. I did not grow… Read More

09/01/2019

A brand new year and beginning – 2019

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Blog, Embroidery, Inspiration and Lifestyle

Hello there I wish you a very happy new year! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and are ready for wonderful and productive 2019. It has been one year since my last blog post and it is so nice to be here again. After blogging for at least 5 years on Gingham Red… Read More

28/01/201814/10/2018

Happy New Year and new beginnings

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Lovely Flowers, Uncategorized

Hello again! It’s time for a new year and new beginnings. Around June last year I was tired and uninspired.  After 5 years of blogging here and sharing on instagram, I felt drained. My ideas bucket was empty. Everything I created seemed to look and feel the same.  So I decided to start something new.… Read More

28/05/2017

Sunday 28 May

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Blog

Delicate, quiet, peaceful Orchids Luscious yellow lemons a moment away from dropping off the tree Succulents in the late afternoon sun Small, shiny green Hydrangea leaves waiting for the warmer sun to come What is your true north? The things that guide you in your life? Small pug watercolor waiting to be finished Hope you… Read More

14/05/2017

Mothers Day 2017

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Blog, Lovely Flowers

Hello friends Hope you are having a wonderful mother’s day whether you are a mother yourself or you still have a mother to celebrate the day with. This morning started with a cup of tea in bed and bacon and eggs for breakfast cooked by my two sons. We all ate together as a family… Read More

17/04/2017

Happy Easter 2017

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Blog, Cross stitch and needlework

Hello! Hope you had a lovely Easter break. In Australia we are lucky to have Friday and Monday off giving us a four day long weekend. What a luxury! We spent the four days relaxing at home. I spent alot of my time with my Flamingo needlepoint and exploring with acrylics while watching a number… Read More

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