I find printmaking, and drypoint etching in particular, to be one of the most interesting processes. On the one hand, you have to get pretty messy and full of ink to get the right result, while applying it to the plate and then wiping it off in circular movements. But, if you get one tiny bit of ink in the wrong place, it’s a disaster. I can’t tell you how many inky fingerprints have ruined my work. Luckily, this botanical drypoint turned out perfectly. I’ve slowly learnt to work very methodically and be quite strict with myself to avoid the messes that often lead to tears. Although working freely is important to me, and I don’t want to have a clinical approach to making art, there are some things that require more patience - and a constant washing of hands - to get right. .
This botanical drypoint is framed and listed on my store. It’s one of a kind and a very special piece to me. .
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Good morning world ☀️ I’ve been waking up on my own so early lately, I think it’s because I’m super busy and always eager to get started. It’s a great feeling when you’re happy to jump out of bed in the morning 😊 doesn’t always happen, so I’m going to take full advantage of this! Here’s an interesting portrait I painted/drew a while ago. The mixed media, brush stokes and expressive pencil lines feels like my natural style (I’ve come to realize) so I’m going to be working on more pieces like this next year. 👏🏼 . It’s available on the store if anyone wants to give her a home 🌿🌷 . #mixedmedia #art #artist #acrylic #pencil #acrylicpainting #portrait #girl #kirstenjennastudio #expressive #painting #drawing
Happy Friday! 😆💃🏻 Dan and I are off to Clarens and then Bloemfontein for a friends wedding this weekend 🍾 yay! I’m keen to get out the house for a bit. . I’ve been so busy with commissions lately, and this is the biggest one I recently completed. A beautiful gift from a daughter to her father on his 70th birthday. It’s the viewpoint from their favourite holiday spot in Pennington Kzn. I loved painting this scene, something very different for me but nevertheless I have a new love for work like this. 😊🌿 Acrylic on Fabriano Artistico. . #acrylic #fabriano #painting #art #artist #illustration #commission #artwork #acrylicart #acrylicpainting #nature #ocean #plants #seaview
The beautiful Rufus Treepie framed in Kiaat. 😊 I didn’t know about this bird before this painting, but now I want to paint it again and again! 🌿 This painting is in transit to its new home! Thank you for all your commission requests everyone 🙏🏼 it’s so great to have so much work. . #art #artist #birdart #nature #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #painting #watercolourart #watercolorpainting #framedart #kiaatframe #rufustreepie #bird
I find printmaking, and drypoint etching in particular, to be one of the most interesting processes. On the one hand, you have to get pretty messy and full of ink to get the right result, while applying it to the plate and then wiping it off in circular movements. But, if you get one tiny bit of ink in the wrong place, it’s a disaster. I can’t tell you how many inky fingerprints have ruined my work. Luckily, this botanical drypoint turned out perfectly. I’ve slowly learnt to work very methodically and be quite strict with myself to avoid the messes that often lead to tears. Although working freely is important to me, and I don’t want to have a clinical approach to making art, there are some things that require more patience - and a constant washing of hands - to get right. . This botanical drypoint is framed and listed on my store. It’s one of a kind and a very special piece to me. . #printmaking #artist #art #botanicalart #etching #drypoint #drypointetching #nature #plants #printmaker #kirstenjennastudio #messyhands
Good morning ☀️ . Ive been so busy painting commissions I haven’t had much time for pottery! 🙈 However, I do have this beautiful set of 4 dimple cups available! They are listed on my online store kirstenjennastudio.com (link in bio) 😊 . #pottery #ceramics #dimplecups #kirstenjennastudio #wheelwork #coffeecups #art #artist #potter #glaze
More lush greenery 🌿 . Detail from a commission I recently completed. The full painting will be posted soon, so stay tuned 😁 one of my favourite commissions to date! . #green #plants #lush #art #nature #artist #commission #ocean #plantart #acrylicpainting #acrylic #fabriano
Beautiful little ‘Hoopoe’ in his Kiaat frame 😍 I love this bird and I loved painting it so much. Off to its new home next week 👏🏼 so exciting. . #hoopoe #bird #birdart #painting #frame #boxframe #kiaat #art #artist #kirstenjennastudio #nature #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #watercolorartist
A little bit of bushy goodness for a late Tuesday night. . Growing up by the ocean in the Eastern Cape ( of South Africa ), this type of vegetation is a very familiar sight for me and had been such a pleasure to paint 🎨🌿 . Anyways, sleep tight everyone! . #plants #acrylic #acrylicpainting #illustration #art #artist #painting #nature #plantlife
The beautiful Pied Kingfisher in his Kiaat box frame. 👏🏼 I’m so happy with how these birds turned out. He is one of 4 commissioned watercolour birds heading to a client soon. They look so good together! . More pictures of the other birds to come 😁 . #commission #watercolour #framedart #boxframe #kiaat #bird #birdillustration #illustration #art #artist #kingfisher #painting #watercolorpainting #watercolor #watercolorart
Another little birdie commission done and dusted 😊 this forms a stunning set of 4 birds that are busy being framed in beautiful Kiaat wood. . I really loved doing these for my client. 🐦 . #bird #illustration #painting #watercolour #watercolor #art #artist #watercolorart #watercolorpainting #magpie #pencil #drawing
“Yellowfin Tuna drypoint etching” 🐟 I made this for my dad for his birthday 😁 to put up at our beach house in Kenton on Sea. I’m really happy with how this fishy turned out. . Possibly going to make this an edition of 3 original prints, would anyone be keen? 🙂🙃 - #drypoint #printmaking #printmaker #artist #art #yellowfintuna #fishy #originalart #kirstenjennastudio #fabriano #etching
How adorable is this little ‘Hoopoe’. Ah and I just love that name, it always makes me laugh a bit! 😂😋 This beauty is another commission on its way to the framers. I have a couple spots left for commissions of this kind if you want them before Christmas 🎄 so be quick if you want to book one 😁 • #artist #art #bird #birdart #kirstenjennastudio #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #birdpainting #birdartist #commissionart
- **GIVEAWAY** 🙋🏻♀️ - So to say thank you for all the support I’ve received over the last few months, I’ve decided to run my first ever giveaway! 😁🌷 yay! I will be giving away 2 speckled wonky bowls to one lucky winner! - To enter: 1. Like this post 💕 2. Follow my page 3. Tag 3 friends in the comment section 4. Only one entry per person - *unfortunately, entries are only open to South Africans* - Good Luck! 😬 *competition ends Sunday, 17th November*
I took some personal time today to get to know acrylics a little better. I think it’s really important to keep experimenting and challenging yourself, sometimes it ends in failure (which isn’t a bad thing), and sometimes it puts you on a new path. As I started this portrait, my plan was to do something completely different. I was so nervous that it took me about 30mins to actually put pencil to paper. I just sat and stared at the blank page, not wanting to ruin a beautiful (and pricey) piece of paper.🌳🌲 After getting over my worries about money and trees, and finally getting started, what came was not so different from some of the work I’ve done before. So there you go, sometimes when you try experiment, what comes naturally ends up doing just that...coming naturally 🎨 Okay end of my meaningful Monday rant. • #mixedmediaartist #contemporaryart #acrylicpainting #pencil #mixedmedia #art #artist #kirstenjennastudio #mixedmediaart #portrait #portraitart #girl #paint #abstract #expressionistart #acrylic
I have lots of art commissions on the go, and it’s such a blessing! 🙌🏼 I’ve been super eager to get back into this kind of work, but time for personal things is limited. Maybe I can sneak a few small personal artworks in before the end of the year, but we’ll see 🌷🌿 • #pink #garden #artwork #contemporaryart #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #kirstenjennastudio #art #artist #oils #mixedmedia #botanical #painting
It’s a misty, gloomy Thursday here in Hilton 🌧 but I’m feeling so happy to be in my studio with a cup of tea and a blanket! Sometimes I feel more motivated when it’s raining outside. Anyone else feel the same? • #quote #artist #handwriting #calligraphy #artofinstagram #contemporaryart #minimalism #rainyweather #raining #gloomy #misty
I love working on commissions like this 🎨. This ‘Rufous Treepie’ will be one of four beautiful framed watercolor birds for a South African client. These kinds of paintings make great gifts for the festive season 😊 email me if you are interested in a commission. • #bird #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #art #artist #commission #watercolorpainting #pencil #artofinstagram
Happy Friday 💃🏻 finally!! For the last 3 days I’ve thought it was Friday 🤪 now it’s actually here for real haha. This Monstera drypoint etching is looking ever so lovely this sunny Friday 🌿 framed in an oak box frame and available on kirstenjennastudio.com • #art #artist #monstera #deliciousmonster #oak #boxframe #decor #minimalism #etching #printmaker #drypoint #homedecor #botanicalillustration #botanicalart