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My Best Friend, Peppy…..Forever…May he enjoy his sweet dreams xxxxxxxxx

29 Monday May 2017

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Animal portraits, Nostalgic Art

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A sad tale, A Weimaraner so dear, Gone but never forgotten, My BEST Friend, My Peppy, RIP my loving friend, The loss of a loved one

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….whom I have no more…..Earlier this evening, I held him for the last time…. For 12 years he has followed my every step, to and fro wherever I went….I am proud and honoured to have been his human – he trained me so well!! …now, he can rest in peace….and enjoy the sweet dreams I wished him as he passed…My heart is broken……………….

Already missing for some time here on blogville, as life has been getting in the way…. I am taking a little moment to say, after tonight, and my heartbreaking event, I am taking an indefinite blogging break, whilst I mourn my constant companion and best friend of the last twelve years ! This, on top of recent globally reported events, of such sad and tragic losses of innocent lives, not even twelve miles from where I live, is more than I wish to comprehend in my life atm I’m sure you will understand if I do not respond/reply any time soon to any comments. Life is hard for many reasons and my heart is also broken for the loss of all those innocent young lives lost for no reason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The lump in my throat is so large I cannot say more at this time…I wish everyone good health and happiness as I share a few more pics of my beloved Peppy….xxxx…at peace now……………………………

‘He’s being a baby again!’ All his life, he suckled on soft animals for comfort, I think, as he had such a severe case of separation anxiety, he couldn’t bear to be out of sight with me at any point in any of our days together…even a trip to the bin without him would result in a greeting, as if he hadn’t seen me for weeks!

My puppy – Peppy…The very first pastel portrait I did of him when he was still just a little pup…has always hung above my head watching down on what I do on the computer each and every day, and now I have his company still, immortalised, even though not still here…….

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Hettie – Why So Sad? A special pastel portrait of Hetti, Peppy’s sibling

‘Its Peppy – Again!’ Abstract Version

‘Its Peppy – Again!’ (In Sepia this time!!)

Double trouble lol two combined portrait versions of Peppy, in his youth, out in our back garden…He was always such a handsome chap!

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What!!! wake up NOW??!!

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I, hereby judge myself the most handsome Weimaraner ever!!!!!!! Spoilt…Moi – well… just a little bit……….perhaps 😉

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Look !!!! I caught the snowball ….  😀

……Still, in my broken heart………and forever………………………………

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“Random Emergings…of Black” © Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2017 From my New Series of Doodle Abstract Cubism Style Artworks

30 Monday Jan 2017

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Art, Cubism

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Art, Artist and crafter, Artistic moment, Black and White Cubism Original Artwork, Caren Taylor Original Artworks, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Crafty creations, Creative Art, Creativity, Doodle art, Inspiration, Original Abstract Art, Pencil crayon art, Random Emergings...of Back, Unique Quirky Original Art

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“Random Emergings…of Black” Copyright Caren Taylor 2017                                               Another of my pencil crayon doodles on 20″ x 16 inch textured watercolour paper

A new piece for my exciting series..entitled “Random Emergings…of Black” A unique quirky Original pencil crayon abstract These pieces I find so relaxing to do and never know what their outcome will be until I’m finished?! Seems there are still many more random things in my head awaiting space somewhere on new artworks  Hope you enjoy exploring what I hope will twist and turn your eye…wondering…it’s a…. this way…Or…If looked at another way…it’s a…..!! Lot’s of changing perceptions and perspectives 🙂

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“Random Emergings…of Red” © Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 From my New Series of Cubism Style Artworks

16 Friday Dec 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Cubism

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abstract, Art, Artist and crafter, Artistic moment, Caren Taylor Art, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Cubism, Cubism Style Doodle Art, Optical Illusion Art, Original Artworks, Original red abstract, Pencil Crayon Original Art, Random Emergings Art Series, Randoom Emergings...Of Red, Unique Quirky Fun Art

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The newest piece in My “Random Emergings…” series

“Random Emergings…of Red” © Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 From my New Series of Cubism Style Artworks.  Red Pencil crayon on 20 x 16 textured watercolour sheet Mounted ready for shipping. Hope you enjoy exploring it   😉

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“Random Emergings…of Green” © Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 From my New Series of Cubism Style Artworks

04 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Art, Cubism

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Art, Artistic creativity, Artistic imagination, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Cubism Style Abstract Doodle Art, Green Original Art, Original Artworks, Pencil Crayon Original Art, Perspective Changing Art, Random Emergings Art Series, Random Emergings...of Green, Unique Quirky Art

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The second completed pencil crayon artwork in my series, of   “Random Emergings…”

“Random Emergings…of Green” © Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 A Fun Abstract Doodle Art/Cubist Style Illustration on 20 x 16 inches Textured Watercolour Sheet

Before entering my mind for the second time to search for inspiration LOL…I was given a great little tip, from Mrs. P, over at craftodessey…tie a rope around my wrist and give a sharp tug to bring me back to reality…!! Seems it worked just fine 😉

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Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 ”Random Emergings…of Blue” © From my New Series of Cubism Style Artwork

24 Thursday Nov 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Art, Cubism, Pencil Drawings

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Art, Artistic imagination, Artistic moments, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Cubism Style Abstract Doodle Art, Mounted artwork, Optical Illusion Art, Original Artworks, Pencil Crayon Original Art, unique gift ideas

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Copyright CAREN TAYLOR 2016 ”Random Emergings…of Blue”

For the past few days I have immersed myself back into artistic mode, key ingredients were;…One blue Pencil Crayon, One 20 x 16 inches sheet of Textured Watercolour Paper, pencil sharpener and a good rummage around my mind LOL Enjoy !!

The final result is the first in a new series I have planned, of new and exciting Cubism Style Abstract Doodle Art 😉

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What a sales review !!!!

18 Friday Nov 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract, Cubism

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Abstrat Drawing, Art, Artistic moment, Arty, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Cubism Original Art, Forgotten Dreams, Forgotten Dreams of Blue, Forgotten Dreams of Crimson, Forgotten Dreams Series of Artworks, Pencil Crayon Original Doodle Art, Wonderful Art Review

”Forgotten dreams of Crimson”….Shifting Scenes ~ from my series of ‘Forgotten dreams’ in Cubism Style Abstract  Doodle Art

For one reason or another, I seem to have had a good  few Cubism Art sales just recently…not at all complaining of course!! I’ve never been one to blow my own trumpet, but!!!!,  was completely blown away by a wonderful review on my Etsy Sale site this morning by a lovely gentleman who recently acquired this Original piece, and another purchased soon after, on it’s way to him as I type!!!

My review, which can also be viewed on my Etsy site

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/carenscanvasandcraft

…….”Caren is one of the most brilliant artists in the world! And yet this piece was affordable and professionally packaged! I continue to be amazed by the quality of her work! I have already bought another piece that I now expect in the mail! Truly exceptional. Qualities of compositional balance with top-rate originality as well, a very rare combination. I don’t want others to buy the best of her abstract works as I would like to buy them myself, but I hope her work improves in value over time! Being somewhat poor, I’m not sure I will always afford her work, but hopefully my income will improve as the prices go up, and I’ll be able to collect more of her work and other expert Hyper-Cubists. She’s a prime example of a brilliant Hyper-Cubist. Nearly without flaw, well beyond most of my work. I only resent she’s not more hyperprolific.”……

How lovely was that to wake up to this morning??!! I reckon sewing should recommence early 2017….and I should get out some paper and pencil crayons out asap LOL

 

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Adding More Original Cubism Style Abstract Artwork to My Etsy Shop!!

07 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Abstract

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Art, Artistic moment, Arty, Black and White Oil paintings, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Cubism Style Original Art, Mounted Abstract Art, Oil painting, Original, Unique Quirky Art

 

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Titled  ”…98…99…100…come and find us…”

A few years ago I was very excited about the Cubism Style Abstracts (indeed, as I still am) which I had done in pencil Crayon, so much so, I took the same style forward and experimented with oils on canvas. They never cease to amuse and amaze me still..as I can always find something ”new” when they drawn me in 🙂 After there being a little rush on the pencil crayon versions, I thought I would add a couple of my Mounted Oil painted versions into my Shop!

Although already reasonably priced!! I just wanted to highlight, that… I have a special time limited voucher code offer running for just a few short weeks in the run up to the Festive Season, which is not limited just to artwork, but across my whole shop…..see below…

…Save 15% off GRABABARGAIN2016 Ends… 1st of December, 2016!!!!!!! Use this limited time Offer Discount Code and Save, Save, Save on all purchases over £20.00 GBP!!

With Christmas on the horizon…could it be just the ‘something’  you are looking for as a Unique Gift for someone very special..??..OR maybe you prefer…

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Titled ‘…Penguin hailing a taxi…”

I bet you can find it straight away?? 😉

Anyways, if you like unique Original Artwork and/OR Handcrafted uniquely designed items..??..please do check out my little Etsy Shop and perhaps….

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Hope you enjoy the Cubism and would love to read what images you can see in the blended black and white oils..??.. Happy searching!! ;-D

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A little catch up!

02 Tuesday Aug 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Art, Creative Patchwork and Applique

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Art with wool, Creative canvas and craft, Posted on You Tube, Quirky creativity, Sheep Knitting Collage, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhD7zh22NU, Yarn art

OMGoodness! I’ve been MIA again for some while…….once again!! Life can be so hectic at times :-/ Hope you are all well and doing fine in the world 😉

Still, my crafting and creativity continue…must catch up soon with all the new makes!!…but, just yesterday, an exciting development!! A most lovely person asked if they could include one of my ‘Sheep Knitting’ collages on a You Tube post??! Why, Of Course!!! All publicity, is good ;-D! Many of you out there, I know,  love wool and yarn! So, I thought you would like this little link too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhD7zh22NU  …..Darcia was so kind to include me in her video and hopes that lots of people might add it to their social media sites and share too! I hope you enjoy!! 😉

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What is that woman up to now?????

13 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Updates

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Mad woman, Manic moments, New beginnings, Weimaraner, Windows 10

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Is there no peace and quiet to be had around here???

I know she tries her best, poor dear, but, I swear all the worrying about a huge family gathering is making her hair greyer by the day – starting to look like a faded felt tip in action, if you ask me! Sooooo much cleaning and preps have gone into making a perfect day to ‘Post Celebrate’ daughter’s wedding to new Son-in-Law in her home town with nearest and dearest not at the Wedding……ALL THAT I COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD (and, was willing to put up with)……….BUT THEN…….?!

OMGoodness what now??? Her frail and problematic laptop had apparently given it’s last breath…after another loud electrostatic crack   =-(   She frantically raced around the house wondering what to do next..????????..I followed obediently, getting ever more excited…as we constantly passed my treat drawer ;-/! Though, she just wasn’t for stopping (especially where I wanted her to) I think hysteria was powering her batteries??! A technophobic moment was in full, flapping swing…even knowing two technical ‘whizzkids’ (Daughter and Son-in-Law)were on their way up to northern territories couldn’t calm her!!

On their arrival(my tail was like a mini helicopter blade with excitement) then, there was much hugging and talk of their Indian Honeymoon adventures…before, she collapsed into a heap about the laptop issues! Much to my amusement, and, relief they dragged her off the get a new computermabob-thingy-do all-whatsit! Heaven!!!! Peace and quiet at last.. 😀

And, here was little ‘ole me thinking I’d had the problem of a mad woman solved !!..especially when they returned with a big, new, chewable box….  :-D……..How wrong can assumption be?

As things unfolded and got ‘plumbed in’ to reinstate her to the internet….she then had to combat… WINDOWS TEN !!!! aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrghghghhgh (a seemingly huge jump from the seven version) So!!! Here I am, taking cover under my (ever comforting) puppy blankets until she masters things once more…at least all the fluffiness drowns out her wailing a bit! Here’s hoping, preps, panic and pandemonium are soon in the past and her productivity prevails… 😉

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A Now!!..Or Never Moment!!! Grab a Sale Bargain ;-)

11 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by carentaylor in Updates

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Artist and crafter, Artistic moment, Arts, Carens canvas and craft My ETSY shop, Crafts, Crafty creations, Creative crafting, Etsy Shop Sale discount code, NEWYEAR2016SALE, Original art

Have I lost the plot??? SHE just can’t stop making things and adding buttons!          BUT….DON’T MISS THIS!!!                                                                                                                           

My Crazy woman creator, IS HAVING…drum roll please…..A SALE!!!!!                                                                       15% OFF EVERYTHING with Etsy Coupon Code NEWYEAR2016SALE– Check out her Etsy Shop

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/carenscanvasandcraft

And…grab a bargain for a limited time only….FOR JUST 14 DAYS, till the 25th January,….15% OFF EVERYTHING TO LOYAL FRIENDS, FAMILY, FOLLOWERS AND CUSTOMERS….BEFORE SHE HAS A MEGA SITE CULL FOR NEW CREATIONS!!!!Use the Etsy coupon code …..

 

Don’t miss out! In 14 days or less things might not be available any longer!

 

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