Christine Bowron Artist

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Introducing Winston, a fox red lab - I loved the colours that I had to use for his beautiful coat and I am delighted to learn that the recipient (he was commissioned as a gift) is over the moon with him. I am doubly pleased that she thinks his nose is perfect, as it was an area not without challenges.😊
On Bristol board, using mostly Polychromos with some Prismacolor and Luminance. I think it's about 10" x 9".

A few years ago, I was contacted by a lovely lady, who asked me if I could do a drawing of her daughter, using an old, faded photo as reference; "Sarah & Mickey" was the result.

A few more years passed and I was contacted again, this time asking if I could do a portrait of Bill, a rescued greyhound.

This portrait trio with the addition of Ronnie (another rescued greyhound), who I completed only last year.

Each one of these portraits was an absolute pleasure to work on, although Bill's and Ronnie's collars weren't without their challenges! 😁

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Just messing about on some pastel paper (while I'm waiting for some new pencils to be delivered that I need to complete my current commissioned portrait).

It's pretty obvious what the bird on the left is but can you tell what kind of bird the one on the right is?

I thought that "Blue Tabby" was my first coloured pencil drawing but I totally forgot about this one that I did about 30 years ago, when I was just messing around drawing cats for my own pleasure.

This is Brandy, who was one of Esme's kittens. I do have another picture of a Tabby cat that I did (around 25 years or so so) but I can't locate it at the moment.

I thought I'd lost this photo of a drawing that I did a while ago. I like to keep a visual record of my commissions, so I was glad to find it again.

The bottom image is the photo that I was sent of Tipsy (with a partial ear) and the top image is my drawing that I did of this gorgeous kitty.
Faber Castell Polychromos on Clairefontaine heavy duty paper.

My aim this year is to complete at least one commission per month (due to health reasons, this has recently been a challenge).

I'm doing well so far, completing TWO in January and being well on my way with drawing number three (allotted to February).

I (hopefully) have another one for March, which takes me through to a blank April.

Any takers for my April space?

My drawing of my lovely Esme; I will always miss her, she was a perfect domestic cat. 🤍

Smaller framed paintings available - pm for details. 😊

2024 commissions now being accepted - pets, people, wedding flowers, houses, even your car - just pm me for details and visit Christine Bowron Artist to see my price guide.

Ronnie is finished.
Polychromos, Prismacolor and Luminance on Bristol board.

I've finally crept out of the shadows to begin working again.
This is the start of a coloured pencil greyhound portrait. I feel a bit like I'm learning how to ride a bike again - wish me luck!

At the end of this month (I'm giving myself a cooling off / change of mind period), I will most likely be cancelling my FB account altogether.

I find so many aspects of this unreal existence cause me massive negative emotions, that it has contributed to quite a serious downturn in my well-being. I simply can't cope with 'living' in a virtual world with no real, personal contact with anyone.

Looking further ahead (at the end of this financial year), I will also be winding up my laughable business "Christine Bowron Artist" because I can't take any more of the constant (indirect) rejections of not being able to sell any of my creations. I mean seriously, what's the f***ing point?!

Unsure whether the newly rebranded PurpleGiraffe57 will remain, although if it does, it will be on Etsy and Pinterest only.

I've decided to rename my shop in an attempt to finally "build a brand" and what better than my lovely purple giraffe to help me in this rather late venture.

New shop link is:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleGiraffe57/

Adding new listings every week.

For the rest of September, receive 10% off when you spend £10 or more in my Etsy shop.

ArtCraftsByChrissie - Etsy Shop I'll be the rainbow in your cloud! by ArtCraftsByChrissie located in Durham, United Kingdom.

Gorgeous and unique, hand painted earrings just added to my Etsy shop.
Free postage! 😊🩵🌸

Gorgeous Hand Painted Wooden Earrings - Etsy UK This Dangle & Drop Earrings item is sold by ArtCraftsByChrissie. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on 28 Aug, 2023

Visits to my new shop and liking of products would be very much appreciated.

Purchases not necessary (although welcomed 😁) but any browsing and 'favouriting' would help my visibility. You don't even have to really like them - just click the like buttons (on Etsy) to help me out. Please.
Thank you.
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtCraftsByChrissie

I'm working on updating my fledgling Etsy shop - mainly fun, colourful and quirky earrings but at will also be available soon.

Please take a look:

ArtCraftsByChrissie - Etsy Shop I'll be the rainbow in your cloud! by ArtCraftsByChrissie located in Durham, United Kingdom.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtCraftsByChrissie

Not a lot in it at the moment but I just wanted to check the link for my new Etsy shop.

ArtCraftsByChrissie - Etsy Shop items by ArtCraftsByChrissie located in Durham, United Kingdom.