Blog Posts - Linda Callaghan - Australian Artist

APRIL NEWS - SALES - ARTS TRAIL COMING 4-5TH MAY

4/28/2019

Wow another month has slipped by and May will soon be here, hope you are all keeping well! It has been a good month with a sale of my painting 'Dinner Date, Rainbow Lorikeets' at The Edge Gallery, Katoomba with the Autumn Exhibition - BMCAN. Exhibition is still running until 8th June so pop along if you can! Sold painting has now been replaced with 'Rainbow Days -Lorikeets' SO fingers crossed they too will fly away! Thankful to the buyer.

Another highlight of my month is that I was selected as a featured artist thankful to Bluethumb for giving me the spotlight for a few weeks amongst the thousands! Very honoured!

Don't forget to join up to Bluethumb and follow along to view my latest works! Click HERE

The Upper Blue Mountains arts trail is on next weekend! 4-5th May so please come say hi. See a little or see a lot with 10 studios/galleries to choose from. I will have many products on show and for sale along with new original works of art. Hope to see you soon!! Check out www.artstrail.org.au for information.

Good news I now have art products for sale in the gift shop section of the Blue Mountains Visitor Centre 76 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, please pop in for all the information you need on sightseeing and whilst there browse the products I have cards, bags, zipper pouches and notebooks on sale along with other BMCAN artist's works. See below for a selection of my cards etc.

Sales on Redbubble have been trickling in with a great surprise of a clock sale! My very first one that is heading to Germany. It seems in the search older works tend to present themselves to the public so if you do have a peek at my profile please scroll through the recently loaded work. Thank you buyers always appreciate your support.

Also grateful to the buyers of my Art Deco cushions at Everglades Historic House - it is a beautiful place to visit and well worth your time when in the Blue Mountains. It is set on acreage and it is all landscaped gardens, with stunning views and a lovely café to enjoy a light meal and that well earned cuppa!

So I am looking forward to reporting back with the result of the arts trail. May you stay well and safe until next time.
Best wishes
LINDA

MARCH NEWS 2019 - Exhibitions and Sales

3/28/2019

Hi All hope you are well! Another month has slipped past fast and hope it has been a good one to you.
As I juggle life and art it can become rather challenging but also enjoyable. After all I have to keep my creative soul happy. ☺

To begin with it was a wonderful exhibition at GalleryOne88 and a great time was had by all, it was such a pleasure to exhibit in one of the most amazing galleries in the mountains. See below for photos. These paintings are available for sale at my Bluethumb profile, although one is ready for the exhibition at The Edge Gallery, details below!

Opening 30th March is the Autumn Exhibition with The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Network at The Edge Gallery Katoomba, why not pop in and view the beautiful works when visiting the mountains. There is a diverse selection of art including sculptures! I have 3 entries in.

SALES

We also run an Airbnb here next to my studio called ' Merinda Skies' and it has been increasingly busy with the lovely weather we are having in Australia! Had a lovely couple stay who sent me a message early one morning wanting to purchase one of my paintings. Of course 'sleepy head' missed it and when I replied they had booked out but insisted they would purchase at my Bluethumb profile. Yay!! they did later that day so happy and thankful to know it is has a nice new home.

Had a lovely surprise one day when a friend from down the south coast was travelling through and popped in with her friends. One lady was captivated by my 'Nature's Tears' work of art. The original had sold so she purchased a print.! One never knows when someone will connect with your work and it is always a lovely feeling knowing when a person does,

Redbubble has been a little quiet of late but I have still enjoyed some sales and I am thankful for every one big or small. It is such a pleasure to know my products are travelling around the world and I can thank the buyers and Redbubble for making it happen, oh and I do contribute myself ☺ See below for a selection of recent sales. Don't forget to visit my Redbubble profile for NEW works that have been loaded and are available on many products.

NEW PAINTINGS!

Above is a selection of new fantasy watercolor works that take you to another world full of colour and light. You can find all of these at my Bluethumb profile. Most of them are small framed artworks that would compliment any wall on their own, or as a collection. This is definitely 'art from the heart'.

'Mystical Trees' is a new work of art painted on canvas in misty purples, blues and pinks. Bring nature inside and enjoy the connection every day. Best viewed enlarged so head over to my Bluethumb profile and check out all the wonderful detail of every leaf!

Well I think that is it for now folks! Hope you enjoyed reading and check in from time to time to keep with with what is happening in my art world. Stay safe out there and thank you always for your support!
best wishes
Linda

February 10th, 2019

2/10/2019

Trust you all had a great time seeing in the new year. Quick update on what is happening. Delighted that two of my paintings 'Katoomba Falls' and 'Blue Mountains Stream' have been accepted for the Art is the Reason Exhibition with BMCAN (Blue Mountains Creative Artists Network) opening 19th-3rd March 2019. Opening night celebration is 23rd Feb 4-6pm. Pop along if you can!

Even with not much time to paint while family were staying I did mange to fit some in. Please pop over to my Bluethumb profile to see the latest works for sale with more information on all the finished works shown below.

UPDATE; TREES - A MOMENT IN TIME HAS BEEN SOLD AT BLUETHUMB. 17.2.2019
Also want to thank my latest buyers for your purchases. 4 cushion 'Tree' designs left Everglades Historic House and Gardens and a few product are shown below that have also been sold at my online Redbubble gallery!

So until next time stay safe and please pop in from time to time to see what I am up to!
best wishes as always Linda

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