January can bring with it a mix of emotions from feeling the need to hibernate due to the cold and grey weather, to feeling refreshed and re-inspired after the festive break. This January is very definitely a blend of the two and I thank my lucky stars that I am fortunate to be able to… Continue reading January Blues or Feeling Refreshed
Author: Debsta
Artist and illustrator.
Educator and workshop host.
Thalassophile and seeker of joy.
Spread the Smile
I’m so excited to share my newest projects with you. August has been a crazy busy month for me as two children’s books containing my illustrations have been published and both went straight to number one in a couple of Amazon’s best seller categories 😁😁😁 The first book written by the wonderful Claire Clements of… Continue reading Spread the Smile
The day things open again…
Mocha out out 😊 Someone recently commented that my blog posts are focused on the positive and called me Debsta the Positivity Gangsta. What a compliment, I’ll take that 🙂 Today is a day we have been waiting for alongside positive developments in the News reports. I emerged with lockdown hair to sit and enjoy… Continue reading The day things open again…
How do commissions actually work?
Planning a commission in the sketchbook Owning an original piece of art that is unique is a very special thing. There are so many outlets where you can purchase canvas prints off the shelf but for something bespoke and special there is nothing better than original art. Over the last year we have been forced… Continue reading How do commissions actually work?
Digital Book illustration versus traditional methods
I have to say I have a soft spot for traditional illustration methods. When I published my first children’s book on kindle a while ago now, I had great fun plotting the illustrations and painstakingly creating them in watercolour. I love the finished effect and was very grateful to friends in the teaching profession for… Continue reading Digital Book illustration versus traditional methods
Creativity Creates Calm
Buzzing bumble bee creating calming sounds I'm thinking about the Fourth thing that I am grateful for this week and that is Creativity. I am so grateful that as an artist creativity is a part of my daily life. The impact creativity has on mental and physical health cannot be underestimated. What brings you joy?… Continue reading Creativity Creates Calm
PIVOT!!!
Check out my Tiktok @debsta1975 for a big hug x I really thought that pivot was the word for 2020, however, 2021 brings with it new challenges. There are no art fairs or markets on the horizon yet and no opportunities to meet up with the art community in person. But...here are some of the… Continue reading PIVOT!!!
Photography – When it makes me smile ☺
I love it when I download my photos from my camera, scroll through and find some absolute delights. I can remember photography 'back in the day' so it is a luxury now to be able take as many pictures as you like, review, edit and throw some in the trash, without feeling like it's a… Continue reading Photography – When it makes me smile ☺
Thinking is designing is art
I wonder how many good ideas are thought up and then lost amid the melee of life? A huge proportion of my time just lately has been spent thinking. Get on with painting some may say but I honestly believe the 'thinking' part is crucial to the success of a piece. I imagine details and… Continue reading Thinking is designing is art
News
New products featuring my art, designs and photography are now available on http://www.zazzle.co.uk/debstaart New products will be added over the next few days 🙂
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