29 Nov 2009
Song of the sea
26 Nov 2009
What do you dream?
This painting is a self portrait...of sorts..I didn't aim for 'photo-realism' of course *chuckles*
But it does contain a lot of personal feelings & energy. It began as something quite different, & as the time passed it took on a life of it's own & I just painted her as she dictated.
However, I would like to leave this one to the viewer to see how it touches you...& perhaps you will even be able to tell me exactly what its meaning is.
I almost changed the name of this one at the last minute, when I realised that Charles De Lint actually has a book named 'The dreaming place'. But I guess it just shows that great minds think alike! :)
15 Nov 2009
Facebook Fan page & Stormy seas
~Martin Buxbaum~









Photographs I took at the beautiful & imposing, Mullion Cove a few weeks back. We drove down there for a Sunday afternoon walk & after what had been a week of grey, damp weather, a glimmer of sun showed itself just as the sun began to set. It is a magical place indeed :) 7 Nov 2009
A bit of Winter reading
It's full of lovely natural remedies for all sorts of things.... from headaches & colds....
to dry skin, or dull hair.
There are also sections on jam & chutney making, natural ways to do your washing, polish your shoes, restore furniture, cleaning carpets, making bread & cakes....
And then there is the gardening section... home made compost, how to feed plants (naturally), growing a herb garden, growing & pickling veg.. the list is endless! So... lots of fun for me have with this book...
Also this week I recieved a lovely package in the mail. My Mum, who is not very big on gardening & homemade things, saw an offer in their newspaper a few months back for free seeds. She sent of for them in my name, as she knows I will make good use of them in my veg patch next spring :)
Very happy with those!! :) And I get to try growing Aubergines, chicory & spring onions this time!Also on the subject of books... my MIL gave me these 2 to read...
The titles sound a bit grim, but they are set The Dark Ages, & I've not read anything set in that era before. Plus I do love things like the old 'Robin Of Sherwood' tv series from the 80's with Michael Praed! lol (I have the entire box set on DVD :) )2 Nov 2009
Messages from Merlin
My friend Rose Vanden Eynden posted his picture along with her regular blog post 'Monday Message From Merlin'! http://vandeneynden.biz/blog/?p=642
I love Rose's blog & you should all definately check it out along with her main website.
Rose is a clairvoyant medium, Spiritualist minister, licensed massage therapist, author, teacher, and healer.
You can find her website here ... http://www.vandeneynden.biz/Welcome.html
In other news, I was suddenly inspired to do some designs for the 'backs' of my Oracle card deck today! lol
Yes, well, it has to be designed at some point...regardless of how much art there is still to be completed for the 'fronts'. :)
I am also working on some new sketches including a painting of the Irish princess 'Isolde'.
Morgan Le Fay is also lurking in the back of my mind too, but I think she will have to wait her turn! :)
29 Oct 2009
Handstitched Journals
So I am asking you guys... which of my artworks would you like to see on journals?
I am back to painting 'The Dreaming Place' now, after 'Merlin' took over :)
I shall hopefully be finishing that very shortly...so keep your eyes peeled!
Well, Winter is on it's way....I put the central heating on for the first time today!! agh...
But Winter is nice though.
Wooly socks & jumpers, pots of tea & buttery crumpets, walks on the beach all snuggled up in a big coat while the waves crash & the wind blows... Mmmmmm :)
27 Oct 2009
New art...Merlin!
Merlin is many things to many people, but esentially, I believe this is what he is.
'Merlin Of The Forest'
Watercolour
11.5 x 15

A4 (approx 11x 8) Prints are available un-matted = £11.11
Signed 10x8" Matted (mounted) prints will shortly be available = £14.99
I havent yet attempted to create a bookmark of Merlin, but I'm sure I shall :)
I really enjoyed painting Merlin, & I am wondering if it will spark more 'Arthurian' art? :) I have a few more I am working on...not least 'The Dreaming Place' which is very close to being finished. And a few more in sketch form so far... If I am good & get all my website/paperwork jobs completed this week I shall hope for another full week of painting!! :) Perfect!
23 Sep 2009
Quick WIP (part 2)
Just thought you might like to see the next stage :) I am grabbing a few hours here & there so keep your fingers crossed that I can get it finished in a reasonable amount of time! haha17 Sep 2009
Emotions of the Artist's World

"The Artist is a recepticle for emotions that come from all over the place.
From the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper,
from a passing shape, from a spiders web...."
*Pablo Picasso*
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I also have to announce the winner of my giveaway! It is the lovely 'Yarrow' of http://yarrow-retreat.blogspot.com/ Congrats Kim, you shall be recieving these goodies *pictured below* very shortly...& also I get to practise my intuitive card reading skills on you...*grins*. I thank you for that! :) I hope you enjoy them x
13 Sep 2009
I have been to the garden of Eden
So...apologies for not blogging..or getting around to doing that giveaway yet! lol I haven't forgotten you, I just havent had much time spare this week. Normal internet duties (& work) will resume next week.... :)


















