Home is in the North: My DIY Art Workshop! Whoop!

Apr 30, 2014 | my paintings | 16 comments


I was on a serious high when I got home from the Home is in the North event on Saturday.

 

I got to meet some of my online friends, reconnect with some offline friends and make some new ones too.
There was plenty of talented independent designers exhibiting which I’ll be sharing on the blog soon.
And my DIY art workshop – set up right in the MIDDLE of the entire space was – I think – a hit.

When I started the demonstration of my painting technique, I actually had a crowd gathered! Oh my god, total rush (and totally made me nervous, I really hope no one noticed my hands shaking as I was unscrewing the tops of my paint tubes.)

I do think everyone who attended enjoyed themselves and got to take home a little bit of their own original art!  A huge huge thank you to you guys who attended – such a lovely bunch :)  And what a great little compliment to see this on my instagram feed the following day from Fiona of a Living Diary saying “i’m an artist. my ‘art’ from yesterday’s #hiitn workshop, taught by the talented @redlilocks! who would have thought i’d be so colourful.”  Awwww!!! Doesn’t it look fab?!

I’ll share more of what happened on the day soon but didn’t want to create a post with a million pictures (you’re welcome).

I thought I’d share some of the art, that I created for the event…

Reflected Sky
Spring Part I

This one is pretty huge (about 3′ x 2′)

Spring Part II

And this is the one that I created on the day of the event to demonstrate my technique.

Home Is

I’m currently looking into the best ways to sell my art (Etsy is the forerunner) and I was able to chat a bit to one of the exhibitors who may be able to put some of my plans in motion but if you are interested in more details or would like to purchase anything, please just get in touch!

More details about the event and some of the amazing exhibitors to come so stay tuned!

It’s been a busy week here at Swoon Worthy HQ – how has your week gone?

Don’t miss a thing!


16 Comments

  1. Julia Konya on April 30, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Your art is so so beautiful! And Etsy makes it so easy to sell.

  2. Maryea {happy healthy mama} on April 30, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I would have loved to be at your art demo. I need more art in my home but can't really afford great art. I want to create some, but am always afraid it's going to look like a third grade art project. You inspire me to try more DIY!

  3. Allison on April 30, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    This looks fantastic! Would you consider posting a video tutorial sharing your technique for these beautiful pieces?

    • Kimberly Hughes on April 30, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Aww thank you! I'm not planning on a tutorial, unfortunately, as I do plan on selling them so giving away all my secrets might not be the best business strategy! Ha! ;) xxx

  4. alivingdiary on April 30, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    thank you for including me, kimberly – i feel like i missed the point of your class compared to your precise brush marks, mine art's just a blur of colour! it was a great day at HIITN, my mum actually wanted to purchase your blue painting but was too hesitant want to ask you if you were selling!

    • Kimberly Hughes on April 30, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Yours came out so beautifully – the colours are fab! :)<br /><br />Oh bless her! She can certainly purchase it! Email me on swoonworthyblog (at) gmail (dot) com and let me know if she&#39;s still interested :)

  6. Sammi @ Every Home is a Castle on April 30, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    These are beautiful Kimberley – I so wish I could have attended the workshop. I think this is a way to add colour I could cope with it!

  7. Carly on April 30, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I love spring part I….might have to purchase it when it goes on sale!

  8. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating on May 1, 2014 at 11:28 am

    So excited for you, both about the opportunity to lead a workshop, and also to sell your art! Maybe you can start by offering paintings for sale via your blog? Seems like you have some takers already!

  9. angelinthenorth on May 1, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I&#39;m glad you were on a high after the event. You should have been! I can vouch for your crowd as I was one of them and you didn&#39;t seem nervous at all. My friend and I who I was with have decided we&#39;re going to have an art session in the garden in the summer and try to make a piece half as good as yours. It was lovely to meet you on Saturday and pick up some tips.

  10. Joanne on May 1, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Oh! So great :-) What brushes do you use?!

  11. Kahli on May 2, 2014 at 4:10 am

    I love this art. If I wasn&#39;t all the way in Baltimore, Maryland I would have came lol. I wish I was there I love learning new art techniques!

  12. Alex - Hydrangea Girl on May 2, 2014 at 10:43 am

    Oh man, Kimbot. How jealous am I of all the people who attended your workshop? MAD jelly. You&#39;re work is incredible and you need to get on settting up an Etsy shop <b>pronto</b>. Such beautiful work. <br /><br />p.s. A pic of your home is featured on THE HUNTED INTERIOR TODAY. I nearly lost it. <i>I know that living room!</i> Damn, girl.

  13. Milla on May 2, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Ooh such beautiful art work. Very inspiring!

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