Linda Callaghan - Australian Artist
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MARCH, APRIL NEWS

5/7/2025

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Hi there

Hope you are keeping well and something you love brings joy to each and every day. Life still keeps me active and busy with all sorts of things but I still manage to fit in my art! 

My completed Magpie Baby was snatched up quickly at Bluethumb with many thanks to the collector! It is at the framers right now then will fly on to its new home. Very happy also to see a Dragonfly Dance print sell at Bluethumb as they are now offering prints of a selection of  sold works.

Felt in the mood to paint an Emu Love couple and their cute faces caught the attention of a happy buyer on Bluethumb that sent me a lovely message to say they make her smile every day.
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Quirky Blue Emu - Sparkles was another bird that flew away from my gallery sold on Bluethumb with many thanks!

Very thankful to all the buyers and supporters of my art! You keep my brushes moving. 

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NEW ART
I have been painting birds and Fluffy Fairy Wren and Cute Kookaburra both 30cm x 30cm are now completed and available for sale. Also just completed a striking Black Cockatoo Beauty available now at Bluethumb or direct. Love these birds and enjoy seeing them when they visit our property on rare occasions. See For Sale Originals tab to purchase direct. 
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FLUFFY FAIRY WREN available now see Originals for Sale tab to purchase or DM
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BLACK COCKATOO BEAUTY available now see Originals for sale tab to purchase or DM
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CUTE KOOKABURRA available now at Bluethumb see Originals for Sale tab to purchase or DM

BIRDWOOD PODIATRY - Springwood. Blue Mtns EXHIBITION

I was approached by a local Blue Mountains business, Springwood Podiatry, that has local artists display their work on their walls for a 3 month rotation period. So how could I say no businesses supporting businesses. I have had artworks on display at Lawson Physio for a few years and now I have 4 artworks hanging at the Birdwood Podiatry Springwood practice, AND they are also still available for sale direct. ☺  Here's Kooky Kookaburras. 

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BLUE HORIZON PRINTS-CANVAS PRINTS AUSTRALIA

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Delighted that these two wall art prints sold at Blue Horizon Prints. It has been a while since my sea themes have caught someone's eye so that was a lovely surprise.  I continue to add new options to my portfolio and thankful to Blue Horizon and buyers of my prints. 
Redbubble
So Redbubble have decided to delete some products including skirts, dresses, chiffon tops and more.  A shame really as my sales have come to a halt! Still we can but hope things pick up. With AI coming in to play there are over 700,000 works on RB so it is becoming harder and harder for all artists to be seen as they once were. I still enjoy designing and still will from time to time and add new work. Have had a few small sales of phone cases and cards so upwards and onwards. 

All in all it has been a good start to the year as we still run our Airbnb so busy, and have a 2.5 acre property to look after, plus a large, lovely family, 17 of us that enjoy our  get togethers. 

So until  next time stay well and as happy as can be.

Best wishes
​Linda 
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JANUARY, FEBRUARY NEWS!

3/10/2025

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Hi there!

Trust the new year has started off better than you imagined.  Ours has been full on but I have been able to do a few paintings in between 'life'.

I started off with a Baby Magpie that was featured on Bluethumb and was snatched up within a week.. along with Kooky Kookaburra.  Seeing as it was loved so quickly I have just completed a similar Magpie Baby now available at Bluethumb or direct. See below. Thankful to the buyer in Western Australia that bought two of my favourite bird paintings! 

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Magpie Baby 30cm x 30cm Acrylic on Canvas available at Bluethumb - click on image to buy
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Sold at Bluethumb with thanks Feb 2025. 30 x 30cm Baby Magpie
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Sold at Bluethumb with thanks Feb 2025 30 x 30cm Kooky Kookaburra

COMMISSIONED ART

Completed a commissioned work of art called Swan Lake.  The client had an image in his mind and I was so happy to be able to  transfer it in paint to canvas.  Collected recently, he was delighted with it and said it was even better in person.  He was so pleased he is going to be calling on me for another. This is what makes an artist's life more rewarding when your art is appreciated in a big way. 
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THE EDGE GALLERY, KATOOMBA - ONGOING EXHIBITION

With the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Network now folded it is a very quiet time in the mountains on the creative side.  I am honored though that I was invited to continue to display some of my artworks at The Edge Gallery in Katoomba at the Cinema complex along with a few others.  Please pop along and support our local movie theatre and view the art whilst there, all for sale. 

REDBUBBLE

Redbubble sales have eased up since Christmas but art cards are still leaving the site along with a few other products such as coasters, mugs, prints, cushions and phone cases! Always appreciated.  I am always adding more designs and they make great gifts for others or you can treat yourself to a unique creation.  
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So all in all it has been a busy start to the year! Hoping the next few months go well for all, until next time please keep up to date with all what is going on at my instagram feed or my facebook art page. Stay well.

Best wishes
​Linda 
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November and December!

1/5/2025

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Happy New Year! Hope you all had a good one and I hope this one is filled with joy and peace.  We lost a dear close friend just before Christmas so a sad time for us but we take comfort in our memories and the joy he brought to our lives over the 35 years.  

I  cannot believe it is 2025 time just keeps ticking away. I am hoping to slow down a little this year but of course I said that last year! 
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BLUETHUMB

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​Well now to some news.  Happy to have sold my first 2025 painting on Bluethumb with many thanks, Quirky Emu Family Portrait sold on 3.1.25. So starting off the new year with one of my favorites going to the framers then off to a lovely new home in Western Australia. 

Also delighted to have completed a commission called Budgie Beauty in December that went to repeat collector in WA and sold my Love Grows watercolor.

​So happy and thankful that my art is bringing joy to others. 
PictureQuirky Emu Family Portrait sold at Bluethumb 3.1.25 prints available please click on image to buy!
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NEW ART
Brown Beauty is a new work of art available now, click on image to buy or direct message for more information.
It was definitely a challenge painting it and it kept me on my toes but it was created for that special horse lover that will fall in love with it one day. This rather sexy horse as it has already been called, is painted on canvas and ready to hang. Also see Art for Sale tab. ☺
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Redbubble

Redbubble has been amazing over the Christmas holidays and many many products flew out the door to different countries when the rush started in November. Thankful and grateful to all my buyers. You can find more products at my shop to suit all ages and tastes designed from my original art. Easy way to show what is popular is by viewing some of the imags on insta below and see sales list. ☺
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ART SHOW

The Edge Gallery Katoomba has 3 of my works on show at the moment but will be changing very soon. GBMCAN  has finished so it is very sad after being a member for so many years (since 2008) it seems the new committee could not keep it going. However the Edge Gallery is still showing some of the x member's works including mine. So if in the area pop in and have a peek.

Don't forget my commissioned Art Deco cushions are on sale at Everglades Gardens. Pop in if in Leura and take a stroll around the stunning gardens and enjoy a cuppa and more in the tea house. 

I will be beginning a commission soon so looking forward to the challenge.

Until next time. Take care and best wishes for an amazing year full of kindness and love.
​Linda x
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August, September, October News!

11/24/2024

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Bluethumb Sales

Well apologies for not popping in sooner! Life has been extremely busy.  All good though and hope this blog post finds you well.
Lots has happened since I last posted so here is just a little recap of some happenings for you.  As you can see a couple of sales were made in August including a commissioned work of art through Bluethumb.  My Kookaburras are a hit and happy they are making people smile. White Cockatoo is a new work of art loaded to Bluethumb and ready for sale along with others, check out the for sale tab.  The Path Gift of Autumn sold at Bluethumb, plus Blue Elegance and it was lovely to receive a review! Not forgetting my Magpie Gar​den that has flown to a new home too. Thankful for all my followers and collectors.   
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Gallery Sales

 I am happy that we have an Airbnb and guests on occasions ask to view my art and sales are always a lovely surprise. 
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REDBUBBLE
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Redbubble continues to bring in sales from time to time and the best way to show what is selling is by the image below.  Christmas is not far off so it is time to buy that special gift for that special someone.  There are sales on now and also from time to time so pop in to see if you can grab a bargain! Below are just a few sales in the past couple of weeks. Again many thanks to all buyers of my art. I would not have an art business without you! 
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Blue Horizon Prints

Black Cockatoo is a new work of art and available for sale at Bluethumb or direct.  If you cannot afford the original then look at the prints (see below).  Happy to see this canvas print sold recently of Black Cockatoo. 
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There has been so much happening in my art world it is becoming harder to remember everything! but you can always check out the up to date news at my Instagram profile, pop over to Bluethumb to purchase originals (or Direct message me) see Blue Horizon Prints or  Redbubble for new art prints and products. Life is busy for us all these days so finding time to share my news is becoming harder.  Hope to pop in again soon, take care as the busy season approaches. Don't forget to check out my new originals in the For Sale drop down bars. 
Until next time stay well and happy.
Best wishes
Linda 
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JUNE AND JULY NEWS

8/7/2024

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Hi there
Hope all is well in your world.  I am keeping busy with art, Airbnb and family happenings and looking forward to  having a little break soon to visit family and friends. 

To catch up please see below some of the paintings and prints that have left the studio recently and sold at Bluethumb, it has been a busy, good few weeks and happy they have new homes. 

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Quirky Bunny sold at Bluethumb July 2024 with many thanks!
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Cheeky Kookaburra sold at Bluethumb July 2024
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Calla Lily and Waterfall sold to a collector from the studio July 2024 with many thanks
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Nature's Tears Print sold from the studio July 2024
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Reach for the Stars sold to a lovely Airbnb guest July 2024
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Fairy Flowers Canvas Print 30cm x 30cm sold from the studio with many thanks July 2024
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Waterfall Blue Mountains sold from studio June 2024 with many thanks
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Winter Breeze sold from the studio May 2024 with many thanks!

BLUE HORIZON PRINTS

Great to see a large canvas print sold at Blue Horizon Prints as it has been slower than usual. Fairy Wrens - The Ceremony are cute and sure to bring smiles. 
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REDBUBBLE

Redbubble has been busy though with lots of products flying out the door. I do appreciate the small sales as well as the larger ones and it keeps me motivated in this busy, crazy and now Ai world! Below are just a few recent sales. 
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BLUETHUMB COMMISSION

Had the pleasure of completing a commission recently of a Charming Kookaburra and will share when the collector has received and paid! After all Bluethumb give a 7 day return policy so the buyer is 100% happy. 
So all in all has been a very busy time.  I am currently thinking of my next painting. It will probably be a smaller one due to the time factor, and fitting in art between life in general is becoming harder. Still I will create and paint whenever I can. If you want to keep up to day with what I am up to go to my instagram account for daily posts. Thankful for those that support my art! 
Stay well until next time.
best wishes
Linda
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March April May!!

5/31/2024

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BLUETHUMB SALES

 Hi there

Well big apologies for not checking in sooner and I hope you are all well.  The year is flying past way toooo fast. Lots of happenings since I checked in last and firstly I will share some sales that I am happy and thankful for.  There are over 370,000 works to choose from on Bluethumb now so I am grateful to the collectors that find me.
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Cool Kookaburra sold at Bluethumb May 2024
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Black Cockatoo sold at Bluethumb April 2024
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Leaf Butterfly and Sizzling Sunflower sold at Bluethumb March 2024

High Quality Prints available at Blue Horizon Prints - click on button below to shop!
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BLUE HORIZON PRINTS
Lucky to have sold a lovely flower print of my Hope Blooms - Hydrangeas on Blue Horizon Prints.
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REDBUBBLE


REDBUBBLE continues to bring me joy.  The joy of creating and then selling to people around the world is a very rewarding experience.  See below just a few of the recent sales including clothes, cards, stationery and more at my online Redbubble shop. I am always popping up new designs in between my busy schedule. 
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New Art

Busy times but I have painted a few smaller works of art. Some sold quite quickly on Bluethumb and I just completed a few more, please see Originals for Sale tab to purchase.  Below are just a few of the latest works of art available.  Plenty more works of art to suit many tastes are for sale. UPDATE; CHEEKY KOOKABURRA and QUIRKY BUNNY are NOW SOLD. 
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Cheeky Kookaburra
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Black Cockatoo
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Sleepy Owl
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My adorable grandson with Quirky Bunny
So all in all my art journey continues.  I feel like it is becoming more difficult to be seen as more and more artists come on board and now AI is bringing in more images for people to choose from.  My heart and soul goes in to every one of my works of art and it is good to know that people still connect to my work.  I am thankful to each and every one of you.

Until next time stay well.
Best wishes 
​Linda 
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JANUARY, FEBRUARY NEWS

2/22/2024

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Hi there hope you are keeping well and enjoying the beginning of the new year.

2024 has started off really well for me with 4 paintings sold at Bluethumb, many thanks to all my supporters and collectors. It has been a busy few months not just with art but with Airbnb guests coming and going and family celebrations. 

BLUETHUMB SALES

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Quirky Blue Emu sold at Bluethumb January 2024
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Quirky Curious Cassowaries sold at Bluethumb January 2024
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Sunset Glow sold at Bluethumb January 2024
So happy to see all of these paintings go to lovely new homes.

SELECTION OF NEW ART - SEE FOR SALE TAB FOR MORE

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Quirky Blue Emu, Sparkles framed and ready to hang
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Goldie the Quirky Emu
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Quirky Koala - Candy
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Cockatoo
With 4 paintings sold there was room for me to paint some more. Quirky Blue Emu, Sparkles, Goldie the Quirky Emu, Quirky Koala, Candy, and striking new bird painting Cockatoo, already framed and ready to hang.    You can find all of these in my Originals1 - for sale tab.

Redbubble

Redbubble continues to keep on keeping on with sales of many different art products that I am always grateful for, to keep up to date with what is most popular see www.instagram.com/lindacallaghanartist/ otherwise go to my Redbubble site and have a peek, treat someone you love or even yourself. There are always great savings to be had .. see below. The images are of recent sales but different products were sold. 

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BLUE HORIZON PRINTS

I really enjoy selling high quality wall art prints at Blue Horizon Prints.  I was happy to have sold 5 leading up to Christmas. Keep a  look out for new works.  My most popular seem to be birds and animals! You can buy these in different formats in many sizes. See examples below. 
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2024

There does not seem to be a lot happening in the way of exhibitions in the mid mountains this year. GBMCAN has changed its focus and concentrate more on the outer west creatives.  I still have 4 works at The Edge Gallery in Katoomba for viewing and for sale in the current exhibition. Pop in if in the area and have a browse.  So until next time I will be creating and painting.  Remember you can always send me a message if you would like to browse my own studio and gallery.  

Until next time stay well and happy. 
Best wishes
​Linda 
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NOVEMBER, DECEMBER NEWS & MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12/21/2023

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Hi there!
Hope everyone is ready for the festive season.  Just popping in to let you know what I have been up to.
I have been blessed with a few sales since I last checked in and I even opened up the studio for a weekend, it has been years since I popped the signs out for the public, unfortunately we had a heatwave but I was happy to greet a few visitors. More info below. 

Firstly, I will share my original art sales and very thankful to have received each and every one. Light at the end of the tunnel was sold from the studio to a lovely Airbnb couple - it caught their eye in the gallery. The other two sold on Bluethumb.
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SOLD LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL OCTOBER 2023 FROM GALLERY to Airbnb guests with thanks.

BLUETHUMB SALES

I have also enjoyed some sales on Bluethumb please see below. 
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BLUE MOUNTAINS WATERFALL SOLD at Bluethumb November 2023
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HAPPY MAGPIE SOLD after it was just listed with Bluethumb December 2023

BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTFEST 2023

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Black Cockatoo was a joint People's Choice Award at Blue Mountains Artfest 2023 - thanks to the voters!

NEW ART

I also found time to paint a few beautiful birds Black Cockatoo (which I mentioned in my earlier blog) and now Pink Galah both framed that would look fabulous side by side and both ready to hang. You can find these on Bluethumb or purchase direct just message. See originals tab to purchase.
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Leaf Butterfly is a delicate watercolor framed and ready to hang now available at Bluethumb or direct from artist

BLUE HORIZON PRINTS

I have sold a few quality prints at Blue Horizon Prints and again many thanks to the buyers. It seems birds are most popular and it shows our connection to mother nature and the wildlife she has to offer. 
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STUDIO OPEN WEEKEND NOVEMBER and studio sales

It was great to meet and greet a few visitors on my open studio weekend. I popped a few signs out and was really surprised to see my visitors brave the heatwave that we were having.  I met some lovely people and art products were most popular. See a selection of sales below. I will be ordering new books of the Spirit of Trees that I have published as I only have a couple left out of 100. There is 1 left of Beyond Nature. 
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Quite a few cards left the studio along with books, cushion covers, cushion, prints and emu bag. Very grateful. I will pop the signs out again in the new year otherwise you can always message for an appointment. 

I also had a few phone orders and a lovely artist friend of mine recently called in to purchase a Starlight scarf as a gift for another artist friend. Artists supporting artists are wonderful. Designed from an original watercolor. Click image to purchase on Redbubble. 
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REDBUBBLE

Well what can I say about Redbubble the sales have been coming in fast due to people shopping online for Christmas gifts and it is great to know my products are travelling around the world. Many thanks. See below just a few sales showing what is on offer at my shop. Easiest way to show you and quickest is with the last few weeks of sales. If you would like to keep  up to date with what you can see and purchase at Redbubble click HERE Remember I create new designs weekly so check them out if you are looking for a unique design. 
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Everglades Historic House and Garden

Did you know the historic house at Everglades in Leura has been renovated? You must go see if in the Blue Mountains and also enjoy a cup of tea and a bite to eat at the Tea Rooms.  The gardens are beautiful any time of the year and I recently sold one of my Elegance art deco cushions at the shop.  I have two designs available. 
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INSTAGRAM

Although it is becoming more difficult to be seen these days on Instagram and Facebook etc. you can always pop over and have a look at what I am up to daily through these two links below.  
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Life is busier for us all and social media is a challenge.  I know that I am not the only one finding it harder to be seen, with more and more artists going online to sell we are just little fish in the sea.  I cannot thank my supporters enough and it fills my heart with gratitude when my art sells and knowing it is bringing joy. 

May you all have a wonderful and safe time over the festive season and I wish you a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.!

See you on the flip side.

Best wishes 
Linda 
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AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER NEWS

10/31/2023

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Hi there!
Well it has been a while since I popped in with some news so will bring you up to date.  Yes I know I always say this but life is still keeping us busy as most of us are these days.  Hope you are keeping well.  Now to some art news.....
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Monolith Valley Commission

I completed my commission of the Monolith Valley and handed it over to a very happy client.  It was a pleasure to complete this work of art that meant so much to its new owner. Ryan also took a fancy to my Blue Koala so purchased that also on collection of the commission.  Very happy they are now in a lovely new home. 
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Bluethumb Sales

Bluethumb now has over 355,000 artists so I am always surprised to receive the notification of a sale. So very happy my Lazy kookaburras have now flown to a new home.  It went to the framers first then flew on to Western Australia.  

I decided to redo 2 of my bird paintings and as soon as I reworked and reloaded they sold so very happy I did! One was a Kookaburra and the 2nd Cockatoo The Lookout (see below) - it was repainted and sold. Also my little Magpie is now living in Queensland. Very thankful. 
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NEW PAINTINGS 

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Black Cockatoo is now available at Bluethumb or direct. Framed and ready to hang. Available now - WON PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD AT Artfest. Click on link to buy.
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Cute Kookaburra 30 x 30cm (available at Bluethumb or direct click on link to buy)
I am enjoying painting 'What a Galah!' at the moment and it will be ready for uploading soon on Bluethumb.

Blue Horizon Prints

If you cannot afford an original you can always browse my high quality prints at Blue Horizon Prints located in Queensland.  They also ship worldwide.  Happy to have had a few sales since I popped in last of 'Kookaburra Charm' 'Owls - What a Hoot' and 'Blue Wren'. 
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REDBUBBLE

Every day more and more artists are jumping online to sell their goods.  Redbubble has definitely grown so again I am delighted when I receive a sale.  Below are just a few of the sales I have had in the last few months. I am also busy designing from time to time and now Christmas is drawing near I have a few festive designs to choose from. Click here REDBUBBLE                 
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THE EDGE GALLERY - ART SHOW CONTINUATION

BMCAN is now GBMCAN and has a new committee.  Unfortunately noone has taken over the running of the Edge Gallery Exhibitions so the art that was on display and for sale is still there.  Great news for me though as I sold one of my paintings to a lovely man who purchased it for his brother.  Forest Light has been replaced with another work of art Daisy - Quirky Emu so if in the area of Katoomba pop in and view the art. 
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CONNECTIONS
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Daisy - Quirky Emu is now on show and for sale at The Edge Gallery, Katoomba
It was great to meet online fellow artist Sharon in October on her travelling adventures with her husband! Art connects us all so sharing this lovely experience with you. We chatted about art of course and had quite a few things in common. 
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It will not be long and the busy season will be upon us so if you are looking for an original work of art please contact me or go to Bluethumb direct and have a browse. 

I will catch you if I can before the busy festive season if I don't run out of time.  If not have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.  Stay safe and well all. 

Best wishes and thank you for your support always
Linda xxx
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JUNE JULY NEWS!

8/7/2023

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Hi All

Hope everyone is keeping well.  Lots of happenings this end with 3 sales, 2 at Bluethumb and also one from the studio that was a lovely surprise. You can see them all below.  I am busy painting a commission at the moment from Ryan who purchased my Autumn Jewels at the studio.... it is just about finished. Very thankful as always to the purchasers of my art and it brings me much joy knowing my 'babies' are in lovely new homes. 


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Will pop back in with  more news soon as our Airbnb is keeping us very busy with more guest arriving soon! 
Stay tuned.
best wishes 
​Linda 

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