Blog Posts - Linda Callaghan - Australian Artist

BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTS TRAIL JUNE 2018

6/25/2018

Hi All hope you are keeping well. The Blue Mountains Arts Trail started off with one of the most windy and coldest weekends ever! After a very slow start Saturday as soon as the afternoon hit I had the pleasure of welcoming 20 rugged up people to my studio and I had a few small sales. Waking Sunday saw the weather pretty much the same and not with high expectations I was pleasantly surprised to have another 14 visit my studio. I want to thank those that bravely faced the cold weather! It was such a pleasure to meet you all. Had some lovely chats to aspiring artists, locals, and tourists from Sydney. Also a big thank you to those that made purchases.

On collecting the signs we noted one missing from the Great Western Highway at Lawson, whether it had been taken we are not sure as it was chained to the pole. We are hoping it did not blow off but being chained that is very unlikely. So was grateful to those that still managed to find us! So back to the drawing board to make another sign.

Please see below sales and some of the lovely people who called in.

Silence is Golden - Original mixed media in frame SOLD Click on image for prints and more of this work

Spirit of Trees Book - SOLD

Colours of the Sea framed print SOLD Click on image for prints of this work on many products

Variety of Cards SOLD Click on image for more cards to purchase online

I have also been busy painting birds! Below are some of my new works that can now be purchased at Bluethumb. Click image for link. Also available lindart1.redbubble.com as prints.

Dinner Date - Rainbow Lorikeets Acrylic on Canvas please click image for link and original details and to purchase

Shy Boy - Rainbow Lorikeet Acrylic on Canvas please click image for link and original details and to purchase

Just love the splash of colours these birds bring. The two cheeky looking ones on the left were painted from my own reference photo taken at a friend's place in the Blue Mountains and the beautiful one on the right I snapped at Shoal Bay sitting on the edge of a restaurant chair!

You can also find new creations at my Redbubble online gallery HERE ☺ Sales at my Redbubble site will be updated here at the end of the month.

So please pop in from time to time and until next time stay well and best wishes
Linda

UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTS TRAIL JUNE 2018

6/13/2018

Hope you are all well. I have been busy preparing for the arts trail this weekend. 16th - 17th June my doors will open along with 10 other studios in the upper Blue Mountains and there will be lots of talent on display. They predict cold weather and possibly snow so hoping it does not stop visitors coming along to view such a diverse range of works. My gallery and studio below is just about ready!

Although some of these paintings are sold there is still plenty available to view along with bags, scarves, cushions and more and also a new painting or two.! Will check back in with photos and an update on how it all goes when the weekend is done and dusted. For more information on other studios that are open see www.bman.org.au Until then stay well and take care.
Best wishes
Linda

Wow May is here already!

5/3/2018

Trust you are all well and thank you for taking the time to visit and read my blog.

Firstly I have decided to upload some of my originals to Bluethumb, an online selling site for originals. You will find some of my original works at reasonable prices, time to let go and make room for more. So if interested pop along and have a look at my profile on Bluethumb .

Life continues to be busier and busier and I am finding less time to paint and cannot see me back on track with my painting until June. The merry month of May will see us busy with travelling, a family wedding and also my big birthday, won't tell you which one lol. However I have finished a commission work of art that I enjoyed painting for a happily married couple. 'True Love' is something most of us seek in our lives and some are lucky enough to find it. For those still looking I wish your search will end soon.

True Love - Acrylics on Canvas Board 59cm x 84cm. Click on image for prints.

I have also found some time to begin a new painting of Rainbow Lorikeets and here is just a small WIP's image of one of these beautiful birds. To keep up to date follow my instagram feed..link on bio page.

Our Airbnb Merindaskies continues to become busier and busier with guests arriving from all over the world. We have had over 30 couples since January stay with us. It is a wonderful experience and we have met people from the UK, USA, China, Lithuania, and France apart from Australia. Have had a few art lovers stay and sold products below - scarf, postcards, bags, cards and books - what a bonus! Very thankful to my guests who also became buyers. We will be blocking out dates in May for our Airbnb for 3 weeks as family will be staying but will be back on track in June!

My Redbubble online gallery has been going well with sales of products to all corners of the world here are just a selection of a few recent sales and it seems iphone cases were the flavour of the month. Very appreciative of all who purchase my works and support me on my journey.

So thanks again for popping in please leave a comment if you wish and visit from time to time to see what I am up to. Don't forget my studio and gallery will be opening with the Blue Mountains Arts Trail in June on 16th and 17th 10-4pm look for the Black and White signs along the Great Western Highway and hope to see some art lovers pop in to say hi. Until next time stay well and take care
best wishes Linda

Belated Happy Easter wishes!

4/2/2018

Wow! where is this year going to. Apologies for not checking in sooner but since opening up our Blue Mountains Airbnb called Merinda Skies, life has become extremely busy with meeting people from all over the world including France, UK, Lithuania and China as well as guests that live within Australia. Some are also art lovers and, apart from Redbubble sales (to be shared in next blog), I have had an added bonus of purchases from the studio as shown below.

In between these busy times my creative soul was also calling and I managed to spend some time in the studio and painted a few new watercolours.
THE LEAF BUTTERFLY, an imaginary watercolour is painted on Canson 300gsm watercolour paper. Please click on image for more information and products. Two colours available.

Easter passed very quickly and I hope you all had a safe and wonderful time with loved ones. With bunnies on my mind 'Bunny Cuteness' was created and is now available at my online gallery on many items. One for the kiddies and the biggies who love bunnies! Please click on image for more information!

Lots of fun for me recently designing new art nouveau style patterns that make elegant and beautiful additions to your home. After being inspired by sales of an earlier design from a buyer in the UK it was time to design some more. Please click on image of 'Butterflies and Flowers' for more info that will take you directly to the products. ☺This design was hand drawn and coloured in Photoshop and is available in 3 colours. If you should want a different variation in colour please message me.

Below is another new original watercolour 'Autumn Blues - Leaves' and seeing as it is Autumn in Australia it was time to inject some warmth in to the days with a new bright orange design 'Autumn Leaves', as the cool mornings and evenings being to arrive. Please click on images for more information and to view.

New works can be viewed HERE also. So until next time please check in from time to time to see what I have been up to or follow my instagram page lindacallaghanartist (link on profile page) to see daily posts. Stay safe and well all. Don't forget my studio will be open in June on 16-17th from 10-4pm with the Upper Blue Mountains Arts Trail - BMAN.

Best wishes and thank you for supporting my art!
Linda

New Beginnings - January 2018

2/11/2018

I am a bit late in beginning my blog post for 2018 as it has been a busy but wonderful time socialising with family and friends over the holiday season. I hope you all had a very safe and happy time over the new year and life is beginning to settle down. I would like to wish you a year full of love, light and peace.

Where to begin, firstly over the busy season I saw a lot of products from my online gallery go to far corners of the world, including, Canada, Germany, UK, America and more! A selection of sales are shown below and I would like to thank those that purchase and support my work it makes my heart sing whenever I receive a sale, large or small.

A little family news: we managed to fly to Melbourne in January to visit our travelling family The Blonde Nomads, who have finished their lap of Tasmania in their Jayco caravan and are now in South Australia. It was so good to see them all and celebrate our granddaughter's birthday who turned 5 in January and spoil her with some gifts, as well as our grandson who really loved his 'mubcrab' (as he calls them) t shirt from 'Nana'. Here he is looking very smart and cute in my 'Blue Crab' t shirt design. It was a very eventful trip going over, as after missing our flight booking in time by a few mins, we were relieved to be put on the next flight 20 mins later but not without a $300 charge! lol. Such is life!

I have just completed a commission for a return customer but will not be able to share it with you until after Easter when the client has received it. I truly hope they love it and will keep you posted! I have managed to do some small A4 watercolours in between everything else as you can see below. These are not framed at the moment and originals are available for sale. Please message me or click on image and purchase prints on line.

New Beginnings - Watercolour 21 x 29cm unframed - click image to view

Quirky Emu - Hi there! Watercolour 21 x 29cm unframed - click image to view

Cassowary - Smile! Watercolour 21 x 29cm unframed - click image to view

Shine - watercolour available on many products now click image to view!

Petals of Trees - watercolour available on many products now click image to view!

New works digitally enhanced in colour and vibrancy are available at my online shop. Here are two examples below showing one on a selection of products. Please note: if you purchase more than one of any product there is a 15% discount ..a great buy! One of my favourites is 'Flower Songs' based on my sold original, Dancing Poppies.

Flower Songs available on many products click image to view

Seeing as Valentines is just around the corner I want to wish all the romantics a 'love' filled day with whoever or whatever you find special. Here are just a few of my 'Love heart' designs to light up your day. I am feeling very lucky as just returned from a surprise weekend away with my dear husband who has always been an romantic at heart. ♥

Love Hearts available on many products. Click image to view

That's all for now, oh I nearly forgot we have decided to open an Airbnb with a room/kitchenette to let and have been delighted to receive 6 lots of guests so far from Sydney, Holland and the UK. We really are enjoying the interaction with some lovely people and sharing our beautiful location.

I will pop back in March to let you know the latest news so until then, stay well and keep safe!
best wishes
Linda ☺

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/20/2017

It is nearly time for the year to end and a new one to begin and I truly hope it has been a good one for you all. Before it closes I would like to share some exciting news! My Lindart Studio was recently used for the end of a short film by the talented Writer and Director, Benjamin Mair. The film is 7 minutes long and is called 'Old Hand', a great story with a twist. It will be edited and released just in time for Tropfest and I am looking forward to receiving my copy!

'Old Hand' being filmed at Lindart Studio Dec 2017

I would also like to thank those that have recently purchased from my online gallery. After being featured on the home page of Redbubble, which was a great surprise, sales jumped up significantly, especially with my image of 'I Can See A Rainbow'. Many products - such as throw pillows, tote bags, posters, books and more were purchased so thank you once again to my buyers your support is invaluable. Below is a selection of some recent sales.

After 2 recent sales at GalleryOne88 I now have 2 of my Blue Mountains paintings on consignment at this amazing gallery in the heart of Katoomba. 'JellyBean Pool' and 'Nature's Window, Everglades'. This gallery is well worth a visit with 3 floors of artworks and is open this Christmas week. You can enjoy a free coffee Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night whilst you browse the works!

Jellybean Pool, Blue Mountains, Acrylic

Nature's Window, Everglades, Blue Mountains, Acrylic

So as I prepare our home for family and friends to visit I would like to wish you all 'A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year' full of everything you love. Stay well and take care and see you on the flip side. (Don't forget you can follow me on Instagram at lindacallaghanartist with posts daily on my art)
best wishes
Linda x

BMAN Exhibition at Gallery One88 Fine Arts - Katoomba

12/5/2017

Great news for me! Delighted that my two entries SOLD at Gallery One88 Fine Arts last week. One of the finest art galleries in Katoomba it is run by Victor and Sharon Peralta. It has 3 floors of amazing artworks by local artists and more spaces to come. If anyone is visiting the Blue Mountains it is a must see gallery!
Thankful to the lovely buyers of my works I was informed that Govett's Leap Lookout went to Bathurst and Along the Creek found a new home in Springwood. Also thankful to the curators and of course the Blue Mountains Artist Network for the opportunity to exhibit in this beautiful gallery.

Me with my two paintings - Govett's Leap Lookout and Along the Creek

Top was Govett's Leap Lookout and bottom 'Along the Creek, Blue Mountains' - Sold November 2017.

Speech time - Victor Peralta the curator of Gallery One88 Fine Arts in the Main Street of Katoomba, Blue Mountains.

It has not all been roses as we have been connected to the NBN and when I say 'connected' it is with 'tongue in cheek' as we have had no internet for a week now with a fault that has not been rectified. Been very frustrating and besides using mobile credit we are now using wi-fi mobile data. As you can imagine it has been a big distraction to my creative spirit but I have managed to complete a few new works for products. I have enjoyed experimenting with ink drawing and combining it with a touch of digital magic. See below! These works are available now on many items, and with a 12 day sale at my online gallery, if you see anything you like, use the code at the top of the screen to receive a big discount of 20% and more!

Christmas Moon - Ink Drawing with a touch of digital magic. Available on many products. Please click image for link.

Dragonfly Spirit Ink Drawing with a touch of digital magic. Available on many products. Please click image for link.

Seeing as the flowers are out and about in our garden I have recently been inspired by our beautiful hydrangeas. Painted in watercolour and ink is 'Burst of Spring - Hydrangeas' and as we are moving in to the festive season 'Snowflake Tree' was also painted in watercolour with a touch of silver ink.

BURST OF SPRING - HYDRANGEAS - Watercolour and ink - 21 x 29cm on Canson 300 gsm - Click image for more information.

SNOWFLAKE TREE - Watercolours and ink - 21 x 29cm on Canson 300 gsm Click image for more information.

Not long now for Christmas and I have been busy designing some fun, cute cards. Below are a few examples, head over to my CHRISTMAS SECTION to find some unique festive gift ideas including 3 new designs of calendars. Remember specials are on!

Kooky Christmas - Available as cards, t shirts, bags and more. Click image for more information.

Christmas Stocking - Available as cards, t shirts, bags and more. Click image for more information.

So until next time please stay safe and well and I will pop in with more news soon and to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
best wishes Linda

November 15th, 2017

11/15/2017

Hi All!
Good news at Artfest Wentworth Falls this year I sold my 'Summer Stroll' watercolour painting! Could not make it up to the show due to other commitments so a nice surprise on collection of my works to see it missing. Thank you so much to the buyer it is always a rewarding experience knowing my work is being enjoyed by others and it keeps me moving forward.

Summer Stroll - SOLD at Artfest Wentworth Falls Nove ber 2017

Excited to find out that 2 of my entries for the upcoming Gallery One88 Fine Arts Exhibition with the Blue Mountains Artist Network were accepted, Govetts Leap Lookout is one of them. There will be over 30 works of arts, including jewellery, on show from a diverse range of artists. It opens 21st November and runs until 3rd December. There is a celebration night on the 25th November between 4-6pm. Art lovers pop along and enjoy a night of drinks, cheese and view the works.

It is not long until the silly season will be upon us! We will be making preparations and thinking of special gifts for our loved ones and friends. Don't forget you can find all sorts of products at my online secure shop visit www.lindart1.redbubble.com and pick a unique work of art created from an artist's soul! Will pop in soon to wish you all a Merry Christmas. In the meantime check out my latest Christmas card creations below.☺
Stay well and take care Linda

UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS ART TRAIL - BMAN OCTOBER 2017

10/22/2017

Many thanks to the lovely people who called in for the October Upper Mountains Art Trail weekend, it was lovely to meet and greet 40 visitors to the studio. Had some interesting conversations with people from all walks of life including, fellow artists, day trippers, (from as far as Tasmania) and locals . I was also delighted to see many products leave the gallery along with my original watercolour SCORPION BLUE. So was a very successful weekend.

Spring Exhibition with the Blue Mountains Artists Network currently has 3 of my works on show along with many others artworks at The Edge Gallery, Katoomba. Whilst there viewing the paintings and sculptures why not catch a movie and have an ice cream or coffee! Exhibition runs for 3 months.

CHANGES - Abstract (Acrylic)

THE VISITOR - Kookaburra Watercolour and Ink

TWILIGHT - Watercolour and Ink

Four of my works have been accepted for the upcoming Wentworth Falls Artfest Exhibition, in the Blue Mountains. Opening night is the 10th November and show finishes on the 12th. Pop along and view some amazing works of arts and crafts! So until next time stay well and thank you all for your support!
Please email lindart@mail.com for any enquiries or ring 0414 586028.
best wishes
Linda

Upper Blue Mountains Arts Trail and Recovery from Op!

10/1/2017

Firstly apologies for not posting for a while as I have been dealing with thyroid surgery and on the road to recovery! So briefly touching base and will do a more informative blog when the Upper Arts Trail is over! My doors will be opening on the 21st-22nd October 10am-4pm for the Blue Mountains Artist's Network Trail. 9 Studios will be open from Hazelbrook to Katoomba. Don't forget to look for my black and white signs at Lawson railway bridge and Wentworth Falls railway bridge! Will be busy preparing the studio soon. I have also managed to do a couple of new works see below! Happy to have made a few sales at my online www.lindart1.com.au site and thankful to the buyers always! Will pop up sales when time allows.

At present I have my family 'The Blonde Nomads' staying here preparing their caravan for their lap of Oz that begins 15th October, so a busy time of late at our house. So until then stay well and happy yourselves!

BLUE LION - Watercolour and ink 21cm x 29cm

Octopus - Watercolour and Ink 21 x 29cm