Blog Posts - Linda Callaghan - Australian Artist

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

12/21/2018

Marli with her 'Forever Young' painting

Well Christmas is nearly upon us and most of us will be enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Following on from my earlier blog in November my daughter and family from The Blonde Nomads are home with us and we have been spending quality time with them. Now we are busy preparing for Christmas and the festivities so this will be my last blog post for the year.

Here is Marli my beautiful granddaughter she loved her painting 'Forever Young' that was created especially for her.

Sooo I would like to thank all those that have purchased products from my online Redbubble art gallery, quite a lot of sales have been happening which is obviously due to Christmas shopping! EVERY sale is very much appreciated. See below some of the products that have left the gallery. (Excuse the 'sold' words as easier to just copy and insert each image from instagram ☺)

I have also been trying a new style, full of earthy golden tones. I had a great time using textures and happy to say one has already sold and I will be experimenting more with this style in the new year.

Golden Moments was the second in this earthy style with highlights of golden texture, it looks very class and striking on a darker wall and sparkles in the light! For sale at my online Bluethumb Gallery 

Golden Moments - Mixed media on canvas 51 x 61cm

I have also loaded new works at my Redbubble Gallery and if interested please take a look - there is something for everyone as I just love to paint what my heart feels. Here are just a few new works as shown below.

Blooms for You - Watercolour

Melody of Flowers - designed from Original Blooms for You

Rainbow Butterflies - designed from sold original

So will close now and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy new year. May it be full of peace and light. Stay safe out there and see you on the flip side!!
best wishes as always
Linda

ARTFEST, NEW WORK, SALES AND ART TRAIL NEWS

11/18/2018

Trust you are all well. Once again it has been a very busy time with lots of 'arty' happenings. Firstly I was very pleased to see that my large canvas painting 'Harmony' sold at my Bluethumb online gallery! Many thanks to the art collector and with over 100,000 works on this selling platform it was such a lovely surprise to receive a sale. There are more paintings available for sale at my Bluethumb Gallery and please note shipping is free in Australia with free returns.

Wentworth Falls Artfest went extremely well and I was delighted to find that 2 of my watercolour and ink works sold. Again many thanks to the art collector! Always a wonderful feeling when a 'piece of my soul' goes to a new home.

Happy to hear I had 2 x cushion sales thankful to buyer. This design 'Tree' was commissioned by Everglades along with another design 'Elegance'. You can also find this cushion design on cushions/covers at my online Redbubble Gallery link below.

My Redbubble online shop has been pretty busy, what with Christmas not far off it seems people are shopping online. I have had quite a few sales and support is always appreciated. See below a selection of art product sales. You can shop products at my secure online gallery please click link below. All products are created from my original works.
Redbubble Gallery

THE UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTS TRAIL with BMCAN went really well despite the gloomy, cool weather I had the pleasure of welcoming over 30 visitors to my studio. A mixture of art lovers, tourists and budding artists called in to have a chat and some to purchase works. Thank you so much to all who visited and extra thanks to the buyers of my art it is always appreciated and encourages me to continue on my art journey! Below are a selection of art product sales. If you head over to my
Redbubble Shop you will also find new Christmas card designs if you buy in bulk of any design discounts apply!

In my studio with 'Autumn Melody' ready for the Arts Trail November 2018

I have also found time to paint a few new works as shown below. These can be found at my Bluethumb profile along with other new works. If interested in viewing my art please ring 0414 586028 to arrange an appointment I love to meet new people at my studio even if it is just for a browse ☺ You may find me with paint smudges on my face but hey that is all part of it!

Blue Mountains Stream - matted in a high quality wooden frame 46 x 56 cm

Katoomba Waterfall - matted in a high quality wooden frame 46 x 56 cm.

Endless Forest - 46 x 61 cm h Acrylic and ink on Canvas

Wild Daisies - 52 x 76 cm h Acrylic and ink on Canvas

So all in all it has been a productive few months and I continue to produce new work when time allows. The busy Christmas season will soon be upon us though and we are also excited that my daughter and family The Blonde Nomads are due to return from their lap of Oz and stay with us for a few weeks. So will pop in to update and wish you a Merry Christmas at the beginning of December. Until then take care, keep smiling and be kind to one another!
Best wishes as always
Linda

ARTFEST, TRAIL AND SALES

10/31/2018

Hi All
Hope all is well in your world. October has passed quickly with lots of birthday celebrations, including a 9 day cruise to the South Pacific to celebrate my own big one that was actually in May. It was a wonderful experience and will definitely do another.

Now to art - Springwood Artfest was a wonderful show and proved to be a success with the sale of my Adelina Falls, Blue Mountains, see below.

Always makes my heart skip a happy beat when I see a red dot and very thankful to the buyer!

Wentworth Falls Artfest

Another show is coming up soon opening Friday night on 9th November and runs until Sunday 11th. I have 4 paintings that were accepted, two bird paintings and 2 watercolours, fingers crossed someone connects with one. It is always difficult deciding what to pop in to a show and one never knows if that one person finds what they are looking for..so wish me luck!

REDBUBBLE
I have been lucky enough to enjoy quite a few Redbubble sales and here is a slideshow showing a selection of products that have gone to quite a few corners of the world. Still working on my slideshow skills but if wishing to view sales please click "Here" Always thankful to my customers and appreciate your support! Christmas is not far off and there are many new designs available for you to view at
https://www.redbubble.com/people/lindart1 Christmas shopping has already begun with sales of a duvet cover, t shirt, cards and more! Look out for discounts that are on from time to time.

UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTS TRAIL

Not long now for BMCAN Upper Blue Mountains Arts Trail and I have many paintings on show alongside a variety of products. Please pop the date in your diary 17th-18th November 10-4pm and see www.artstrail.org.au for details I am number 3 on the trail and look forward to meeting you.

BLUETHUMB
I have 2 new Blue Mountains paintings recently completed - Don't forget you can view my works and purchase at bluethumb.com.au/linda-callaghan
Free shipping and returns!

The busy festive season will soon be here but I will pop in to update my blog so until next time please pop in yourselves from time to time to see what I am up to and stay well.
best wishes always
Linda

WENTWORTH FALLS ARTFEST & ARTS TRAIL COMING SOON!

9/28/2018

Hi All

Hope you are well. Just a quick stop in to let you know Wentworth Falls Artfest is coming soon. I have 4 of my works in and the show is opening on Friday 9th it runs all weekend 10-11th November. Give yourself a treat and view many amazing works from talented artists.

Also the Upper Blue Mountains Arts Trail is coming!! I will be open along with many artists on the
17th - 18th November 10-4pm. New works are available to view. So for all the art lovers pop the date in your diary. You can find out more information by keeping up to date on my insta page https://www.instagram.com/lindacallaghanartist/ Here I posts daily works, announcements and sales.

The Blue Mountains Artists Network will be changing their name soon to BMCAN Blue Mountains Creative Artist Network!

Redbubble sales have been good and will post an update at a later date when time allows! Thanks once again to all that support my art it is always appreciated. With our Airbnb taking up more of my time I am still finding time to produce new works that I will post soon. Don't forget you can find originals at my Bluethumb profile HERE

So until then stay well and keep smiling!

July/ beginning of August News

8/5/2018

Hi All hope everyone is well. Ok I definitely need a Secretary!! Spent many years in that role as it was my first job. I am finding it harder to keep up with the marketing side but here I am checking in with news so hoping a few will read it, if you have time that is lol!

So firstly I am happy to annouce that 3 of my originals have found new homes recently. 2 of my fantasy flower watercolours, Wild Daisies and Flower Light and 1 acrylic 'Adelina Falls Blue Mountains'.

Bluethumb is an online site that I have recently joined and still in the process of building up. Would appreciate it if any of you would join to follow new works that I upload. It helps with gaining more followers as it keeps one in the loop and helps to move a profile in to a better exposure range. Thank you!!

I also want to give many thanks to the buyers of the paintings below and to the organisers of Springwood High School giving me the opportunity to exhibit alongside many talented artists in the mountains!

Wild Daisies sold on Bluethumb July 2018

Flower Light sold on Bluethumb July 2018

Adelina Falls Blue Mountains SOLD at Springwood Art Show August 2018

Redbubble News

It never fails to amaze me how people find me on Redbubble it is an ever growing POD site and with so many changes and people joining it is harder to remain visible. I am happy that quite a few of my products have left my online site. To keep up to date with my sales and every day news you can visit my instagram account lindacallaghanartist Well this is a just a quick check in with you all. Pop in again and stay well

Best wishes
Linda

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 ☺