News from the Studio // My latest artistic endeavours and new products.
BrisStyle Designer Markets Goodies
It's getting close to the BrisStyle Designer Markets and all of the girls, including myself have been busy preparing hand-made products for what is going to be a spectacular event at St Augustine's Church and Grounds in trendy Racecourse Road, Hamilton.
See my Products at the BrisStyle Designers Market!
If you live in the Brisbane area you will be able to meet me and visit my Oz Wildlife Studio stall at the awesome BrisStyle Designers Markets on Saturday 4 September 2010. I have been extremely busy preparing prints and products which will be showcased at this event alongside lots of other talented artists and...
New Australian Rainforest Illustrations
I have completed a brand new series of vector illustrations featuring Australian wildlife in a rainforest. I am thrilled with the way they have turned out and they are aimed at younger children and artwork for the Nursery.
Sneak Preview of Children’s Vector Illustrations
As I have previously mentioned on this blog, I love vector art and used to do illustrations in Corel Draw but I have been trying to learn Adobe Illustrator over the last few days and have never found it to be a user friendly programme and I usually end up tearing my hair out in frustration.
Purchase gorgeous Wildlife Art eZines and help Save the Planet!
If you love animals, nature and art you will enjoy these quarterly eZines published by Oz Wildlife Art. These gorgeous magazines are designed to be read using your computer which eliminates packaging, postage, paper and printing which is good news for trees and the planet.
Oriental Courtship – New Vector Art
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I tried something a bit different in this artwork and I am enjoying working with silhouettes, patterns and layers at the moment. I like the simplicity of this new artwork and it has an oriental feel. I hope you like it.
Royalty Free Resource Photos for Artists DVD Rom out now!
This DVD Rom contains 460 high resolution, 300 dpi photographs of animals, insects, flowers, birds, feathers, reptiles and fish. These photographs have been taken by Lesley Smitheringale and are totally copyright free for both personal and commercial use so you can use them as reference for your artwork, in scrapbooks, projects, wallpapers etc.
Nature’s Paint Box eZine Issue 5 out now!
This eZine just keeps growing and this edition is jumbo sized with 62 pages of inspirational goodies for you to enjoy. I would like to thank all of the talented artists who have very kindly contributed to this edition.
New Valentine’s Day Gifts – Quick, you’ve still got time!
I have just added more Valentine's Day Gifts to my Zazzle store including mugs, cards and t-shirts. You've still got time to buy your sweetheart a romantic gift and Zazzle is also offering 50% off the cost of shipping if you spend $25 or more....
Kookaburras Graphite Drawing – Stage 5
I managed to get a little bit of the second kookaburra done and it's easier on my eyes since I purchased the magnification lenses from the Chemist.
Early Stages of Kookaburras graphite drawing
I started a graphite drawing today of couple of kookaburras and it’s early days with lots to do.
One of a kind, personalised Valentine’s Day Gifts
I have designed and produced a range of gifts for Valentine’s Day. You will not find these in the shops anywhere which makes them exclusive and truly unique. What’s more is that you have the extra touch of having your very own, personal, customised wording on many of these gifts to personalise them for your...
New Year, New Site, New Shop
I have been incredibly busy transferring my website over to a new server which is always a little bit stressful. At the same time, I have decided to change my site name from Lesley Smitheringale Fine Art to Oz Wildlife Art. Please update your bookmarks to my new site!
Beautiful Bookmarks
Brand new collection of bookmarks available from my Shop. These bookmarks measure 6.5 x 11 cm. They are professionally printed, high resolution prints onto premium glossy paper in laminated sleeves for complete protection and durability. They have a coloured, soft cord with metal beads for decoration. Beautiful Bookmarks
2010-2011 Desk Calendar – Australian Wildlife available now!
I have just added a new desk calendar in my Shop, featuring 12 high resolution photographs of Australian wildlife which have been professionally printed onto glossy photographic paper. This calendar is available as: 2010-2011 Desk Calendar – Australian Wildlife available now!
Natures Paint Box eZine Issue 4 available now!
The fourth issue of Nature’s Paint Box eZine and the final one for the subscription of 2009! Don’t panic though, there will be another four gorgeous issues for you to enjoy in 2010 and back issues of all of the eZines will always be available. FOR EVERY SALE – $1.00 GOES TO WWF ORGANISATION whose...
New 2010-2011 Desk Calendars available in Jewel Case
I have just finished updating a range of desk calendars which are available in a spiral bound, tent style (1 size) or jewel case style in three different sizes – large horizontal, CD size and mini. The jewel case holds the calendar pages and also acts as a stand and they look fantastic. New 2010-2011...
Nature Journal 2010-2011 Desk Calendar available to purchase
I have finally finished the desktop calendar which contains my series of Nature Journal digital artworks. It is a tent style, wire spiral bound calendar with easy assemble card stand with a different photograph each month. Nature Journal 2010-2011 Desk Calendar available to purchase
Gorgeous 2010 Nature Calendars
New stock of 2010 Calendars now available to purchase from my Redbubble Shop. Gorgeous 2010 Nature Calendars
Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
I am thrilled to say that my photograph “Canoodling in the Mist” has been shortlisted in the current Click! Photography Competition run by Steve Parish Publishing. Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
Minding the Triplets Graphite Drawing
This original graphite drawing is available now in my shop. This drawing is unframed, size is 14 x 11 inches (a standard ready-made frame size), done on acid free 110 GSM cartridge paper. I was inspired by a family of black-winged stilts I saw at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and these gorgeous chicks were so cute,...
Garden of Fruit Coaster Designs
I am thrilled to announce that I am now designing and selling fine art coasters which you will never see anywhere else! These gorgeous coasters are available in round and square formats. Perfect to show off in your home and office or for that barbecue or summer picnic. Would also make the perfect gift. Garden...
A Garden of Fruit – Vector Illustration
I have developed a liking for vector art which seems to be very trendy and popular at the moment and I have dabbled with this artform before using Corel Draw but I am trying out Adobe Illustrator instead and want to learn more about this wonderful software for work as well.
Lean on Me makes it to JPG Magazine Outtakes
I entered “Lean on Me” into Issue 17 Creatures section of JPG Magazine and was very disappointed that it was not chosen to be published in the magazine despite a lot of votes. However, the good news is that is has made it to the Outtakes so I am thrilled about this and it’s lovely...
Thrilled to announce my very first book in print!
I am so excited about this project which I started a while ago but it is only now available to purchase from Blurb Book Store. Thrilled to announce my very first book in print!
About Me
I am a trained artist, teacher and photographer who specialises in wildlife. This blog showcases my work and regular garden guests diary.
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