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Wild Animal Art
October 19th, 2009 | 
Author: Wild Animal paintings by Anne Read.
Leopard
A Female Leopard
She sits………………..waiting.
One of the best paintings Anne has ever done.
It hangs in her lounge in pride of place and is not for sale.
Mother and Son
Mother and Son
Two cheetahs sunning themselves.
Original Sold
Prints available…
A4 £25.00+£2.00p&p
A3 £35.00+£2.00p&p
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Lying Tiger
Lying tiger
A watercolour study of a Siberian Tiger.
No prints available
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Giraffe
Giraffe
A male giraffe
A study watercolour on watercolour paper
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I Think I Know You
I Think I Know You!…
Two elephants communicate in a way that only they can!
Pencil Drawing on paper, original and prints both 180mm x 180mm.
Original for sale… £80.00 +p&p… please contact Anne to discuss purchase arrangements by credit/debit card, etc. over the telephone.
Prints available…
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Lion
The King of the Beasts
A pastel on paper of a majestic lion appearing from the darkness.
Sorry original sold
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Tiger
The Tiger’s Head…
“Why only half of the head?” I hear you ask… my answer… “Why not?!”
An eye catching and aggressive image of half of a tiger’s head! Original measures A3 format and is drawn in pastel on paper.
Original for sale… £145.00 +p&p… please contact Anne to discuss purchase arrangements by credit/debit card, etc. over the telephone.
Prints available…
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Tags: Anne Read, artist, artwork, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, leopard, lion, painting, tiger, watercolour | 
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More Single Koi Paintings
The Butterfly
The Butterfly
A wonderful image to paint… seven beautiful koi at rest, watching a butterfly which has had the cheek to settle on the surface of their pond!
This original is a large image (4ft x 3ft approx) in acrylic on board, and comes already framed. Original Sold.
Limited Edition Prints (250) available for sale…
Size 300mm x 400mm (approximately)
£50.00 +4.00 p&p
Long Kohaku
Kohaku
One of a number of long, elegant pictures, each depicting four koi of the same variety.
Original available, aproximately 140mm x 730mm… £150.00 +p&p
No prints available
Original @ £150.00 +£8.00p&p
Long Shiro
Shiro
One of a number of long, elegant pictures, each depicting four koi of the same variety.
Original available, aproximately 140mm x 730mm… £150.00 +p&p
No prints available
Original @ £150.00 +£8.00p&p
Long Showa
Showa
One of a number of long, elegant pictures, each depicting four koi of the same variety.
Original available, aproximately 140mm x 730mm… £150.00 +p&p
No prints available
Original @ £150.00 +£8.00p&p
Yin and Yang
Yin Yang
Kohaku and Shiro Utsuri swim in the Yin Yang pattern.
Original Sold
Union Jack
The Union Jack
Painted for the BKKS National 2004. Donated to the society to raise funds through an auction at the Dinner and Dance.
It raised £650.00
The prints appear with lettering to publisise the BKKS National 2004
Prints available £50.00 + £4.00 p&p
Koi Tee Shirts and Polo Shirts
Fantastic T-Shirts for the koi connoisseur
Be different! A t-shirt or polo shirt that shows what you have a passion for KOI
Individually designed, amazing new polo t-shirts for the koi keeper.
- Koi T Shirts
Launched at the BKKS National Koi Show 2009 they where a real wow along with the baby bibs they where primarily released as test pieces, to judges your response and the feedback and sales where tremendous.
All of these T-Shirts are individually hand printed , so each is an original piece.
The T-Shirt is of the highest quality and the artwork is of the highest quality showing koi at their utmost beauty.
All T shirts are manufactured by Sublisoft and are a very thick, high quality and the finish and feel is superior quality and they a fantastic after laundering.
The artwork is produced by an artist who has been acclaimed for her high quality koi art and sells her paintings all over the world, so you can be confident about your purchase.
Sizes available;
Small – Chest size 36/38″ (90/95cm)
Medium – Chest size 39/41″ (97/102cm)
Large – Chest size 42/44″ (105/110cm)
Extra Large – Chest size 46/48″ (115/120cm)
Extra Extra Large – 50/52″ (125/130cm)
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- Kohaku T Shirt
- Kohaku T Shirt Sleeve Detail
- Back Lettering on Kohaku T Shirt
- Kohaku T Shirt Layout
As can be seen from the image above; there is a koi on the shoulder, one on the waist
a length of Japanese script saying “I love Nishikigoi”, a small sleeve detail of a kohaku
and the Japanese script repeated down the back shoulder.
*Please note that the pattern on the koi may differ from shown here, but it will still be the variety of koi*
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The Kohaku T Shirt
£19.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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For exactly the same Kohaku artwork on a super soft polo shirt
The Kohaku Polo Shirt
£24.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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- Showa T Shirt
- Showa T Shirt Sleeve Detail
- Back Lettering on the Showa T Shirt
- The Showa T Shirt layout
As can be seen from the image above; there is a koi on the shoulder, one on the waist
a length of Japanese script saying “I love Nishikigoi”, a small sleeve detail of a showa
and the Japanese script repeated down the back shoulder.
*Please note that the pattern on the koi may differ from shown here, but it will still be the variety of koi*
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The Showa T Shirt
£19.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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For exactly the same Showa artwork on a super soft polo shirt
The Showa Polo Shirt
£24.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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Sanke T Shirt Front
Sanke Sleeve Detail
Back Lettering on Kohaku T Shirt
Sanke T Shirt Layout
As can be seen from the image above; there is a koi on the shoulder, one on the waist
a length of Japanese script saying “I love Nishikigoi”, a small sleeve detail of a sanke
and the Japanese script repeated down the back shoulder.
*Please note that the pattern on the koi may differ from shown here, but it will still be the variety of koi*
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The Sanke T Shirt
£19.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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For exactly the same Sanke artwork on a super soft polo shirt
The Sanke Polo Shirt
£24.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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Shiro T Shirt Front
Shiro Sleeve Detail
Shiro Utsuri T Shirt Layout
As can be seen from the image above; there is a koi on the shoulder, one on the waist
a length of Japanese script saying “I love Nishikigoi”, a small sleeve detail of a shiro utsuri
and the Japanese script repeated down the back shoulder.
*Please note that the pattern on the koi may differ from shown here, but it will still be the variety of koi*
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The Shiro T Shirt
£19.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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For exactly the same Shiro artwork on a super soft polo shirt
The Shiro Polo Shirt
£24.99 each + £2.95 p&p
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The T Shirts are available in sizes from small to XX large, supply varies as these t-shirts are purchased from the USA as we have found them to be the BEST.
Delivering a high quality product to you.
Anne, Received today, as per instructions. Very impressed with quality of shirt and of design. I am sure my wife will be too when she receives this (Xmas)................it really is a great shirt, I hope the Japanese lettering is authentic as Lindsay will almost certainly wear it on our visit to Japan next year! I have also told my mum (who was looking for a birthday present for my wife) so she will more than likely post an order to be delivered to us.Best regards,
Dean.
Posted in Koi Clothing |
Tags: Anne Read, artist, artwork, car, Christmas gift, kohaku, koi, polo shirt, sanke, shiro, shiro utsuri, showa, t-shirt |
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Sublimation Printing; Changing My Life.
If you have an idea run with it, it may just change your life.
I was recently invited to exhibit some of my paintings at a local exhibition.
I dont like saying no but the truth is I am too busy.
I got into sublimation printing accidentaly late 2008, I had designed a piece of artwork in 2005 and it disappeared into the twilght zone, or as artists know it, the portfolio. I had an idea for the artwork but the method was not an affordable option at the time.
Then I stumbled across some sublimation equipment on eBay, love it or loathe it eBay is a great place to find bits and pieces, and the grey matter started working. I have always been a person who asks ‘how’ rather than ‘why not’.
I sold some of my framing equipment and bought a basic set up of a cheap epson printer with sublimation ink (the ink is expensive), a five way press, 60 mugs, paper and tape and I started.
I have just passed my 2000th mug, have a new printer with the best inks, a five mug press and I have moved into printing on other items.
I don’t print mugs just for fun, they make money too.
All I can say is put a printing system in the hands of an artist, and the fun begins!
Posted in Koi Mugs, The Beginning |
Tags: artist, equipment, money, mugs, press, printer, sublimation |
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More Koi Gift Mugs to add to the collection.
It has been a great month, since I started creating and marketing these mugs.
Funny how a small idea can snowball.
There have been a few phone calls with the question ‘ Do you have a ……….. koi variety mugs yet?
The answer is YES of course there is, would you like one?
Added to the list below are
The Ki Utsuri
The Hi Utsuri
The Benigoi
All you have to is ask, I usually say yes.
All of the mugs are priced at £7.82 (VAT alteration included) each with £2.25 first class postage inside the UK, there are mail cost discounts when you order more than 1.
You can order any one, some, or all of these mugs from Anne by calling 01673 828811 (United Kingdom) with your card details.
It does not take long and you get to chat to the artist too.
Do it quick, Christmas is not far away and at least you thought about the gift.
Commisioned work; a blessing or a curse
When, as an artist, you get a commission enquiry you are thrilled, someone has asked me to paint them a picture. Wow.
However as you get into commissioned work the feelings for the painting (and the client) begin to be wound up in the art too. I remember one of the first commissions I was ever asked to paint was of a clients dog, that had sadly passed away. To begin with I was troubled with the amount to charge for the painting.
Never ever make your work so cheap that your time and talent is not covered in your efforts I say this for a number of reasons;
- Any fool can work for nothing
- The client values having to pay for the painting or artwork they have ordered.
- It enables you, at the very least, to be able to make your art work self supporting.
I remember once quoting a price to a wealthy gentleman a price for painting his horse, he told me he could get another artist to do the painting much cheaper, I quietly advised him to commission the other artist but reminded him that it would not be an original by me. I heard nothing for three months and then he came back to me and asked me again to paint the picture, he was a little taken aback when the price had gone up, but I still got the commission.
Anyway, back to the painting of the dearly departed dog. We agreed a price and asked her to forward photographs of the animal to me, she had one, it was of a 10 stone Rottwieller standing inside the door of it’s dark kennel, I could have cried.
There was alot of artistic licence with that painting, but eventually the client was thrilled.
Hot Tip; Always ask the client for clear photographs of the animal/person in the most appealing pose for them.
If you really do not fancy doing a particular commission (or the client) just decline the offer, it is far easier than doing a painting that will not be up to your standard because you do not have a passion for the subject.
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Tags: , art, artist, artwork, charge, commission, dog, enquiry, horse, paint, photo, self supporting, work |
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Welcome to Anne’s Art Blog
Anne Read has been an artist all of her life, she started drawing and painting from before she can remember.
Art infuses all elements of her life, and life delights her.
Posted in The Beginning |
Tags: Anne Read, art, artist, delights, drawing, infuses, life, painting |
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