Thanks to Andrew Craner for sharing this lovely picture.  Andrew tweeted: “Huge thanks @EllaartUK for the gorgeous Lana Zebra! The real Lana loved it”.

Picture courtesy Andrew Craner Photography

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A new development! I’m excited to reveal that I’ve had some of my original portrait paintings reproduced as beautiful art cards.  Printed as A6 size cards, and blank inside, they are a lovely way to let someone know you are thinking about them.  They are available to buy now for £1.99 each or 3 for £4.99 – just email me to order yours.

‘Teddy Sitting at Window’ & ‘Snuggle Bunny’ cards now available to buy

I’m really pleased to be showing some of my portraiture works at the forthcoming Banbury & District Spring Open Art Exhibition at the Hesseltine Gallery.  Do come along, take a look, and support local artists.

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It was a real pleasure to paint this commission for newborn twins.  The cute toy designs are individual and unique but painted to complement each other.  The perfect gift to celebrate the baby brother and sisters’ arrival – they will be sharing a room so they’re ideal.

A pair of paintings commissioned by Aunty & Uncle – both acrylics on 8″ by 8″ chunky canvas

If you live in or near Banbury you’ve probably already spotted my colourful display on the high street.  Projects like this are a great initiative and it’s so nice to be able to give an empty shop a new lease of life with my bright. bold, cheerful paintings.

If you haven’t been to Banbury before, it’s a fantastic town with lots going on – come and see for yourself, and have a look out for my artworks whilst you’re here!

This week I found out that I am a finalist in the Networking Mummies UK Ltd National Recognition Business Awards (New Business / Start Up of the Year category).  It is amazing to get this recognition for all my hard work (although as this is my passion it doesn’t always feel like work!).  I’m already looking forward to the awards ceremony on 28th March, and meeting lots of amazing business mummies.

You can follow the awards on Twitter #NMAwards2015

Are you feeling lucky? Toddle About magazine have launched a competition to win a bespoke mini Ella artwork.  It’s easy to enter, but hurry as the winner will be drawn on Friday 13th February.  Check out the details on the shared post on my Facebook page.

You could win a personalised 8″ by 8″ canvas for your child’s room

Painting is a complete passion for me and every minute of time spent working on this portraiture piece was an absolute pleasure.  The result: a special painting of a special little girl.

Little girl with bunny – oil paints on canvas

If you like shopping you’ll love my new Etsy shop.  A selection of designs are now available to order direct through the site, making payment easy.  Have a browse at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EllaartUK