Partridge in a pear tree

Actually, this one might be my favourite. Double click on the photo to see detail missing in smaller photo.

Butterfly kisses

I have also done some prints for girl's rooms but still working on a few more. This print is my all time favourite. I don't think the image does it justice. Also available for purchase at www.sproutgallery.com

Some new prints for the boys

I have finally got around to posting some new prints for boy's rooms. They are currently available at my online store http://www.sproutgallery.com/ All prints are embellished and framed in shadow box-like frames so you can see the 3D features of the artwork. The frame and the matting is NOT light blue but in fact WHITE. The photo just looks blue.

Frames are super thick and can stand on their own on a shelf or hung from the wall. They come in a really nice walnut as well as white. These are not shadow box frames but are very deep within the frame themselves. Quite funky actually

Little 'tree of life'

Sprout Gallery is kind of changing direction slightly.

I hope to be updating the website soon to make allowances for a new greeting card line as well as framed and limited edition prints. Most prints however will still have some form of embellishment to make each one unique.

At the moment I am still experimenting with frames etc and busy trying to work out which ones will enhance the artwork.

The above prints are some of the work that will be coming to Sprout Gallery.

As for the canvases, well, I just had to have time off. The lure of my greeting card and prints was too strong and the constant orders (which was very much appreciated) became too overwhelming hence I never had time to update the website with new artwork etc. I was time poor and unable to keep up.

I apologise for the quality of the photos for this post.

Chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo

Who thought that raspberry, coffee and white could look so cool

For Amelia

I loved doing this canvas for a customer called Jenny and her little daughter - Amelia's room. The top photo is set up at my home, and the bottom shot is actually Amelia's room.

Four pairs of shoes

For my good friend's, Kevin and Michelle. For their little addition, Taylor.

Little cupcakes

A couple of little cupcakes. Julia's went off to Long Island, New York to proud parents Dave and Christine. Congrats once again guys!

Girl's clothesline

A cute little clothesline of polka dots and stripes.

Red, white and blue

Sorry, I haven't had time to post. I have been busy with private orders but hope to start getting more artwork up on my website in the new year.

Nice little mention for Sprout Gallery

Thanks heaps to Real Living magazine http://realliving.ninemsn.com.au/ for the mention of Sprout Gallery's website details. Page 59 under the feature 'Bold Baby Spaces' if anyone is interested!!!

Two little dickie birds for Jayda

This is for baby Jayda who (fingers crossed) will make her way into the world this week to happy parents Michelle and John. Fingers crossed also that Jayda really does turn out to be a 'Jayda' and not a 'Jay' OR back to the drawing board.

Re: painting, I was very happy with the end result of this painting. It is 45cm x 45cm x 4cm in size and is acrylic paint, fabric, felt, suede and fake stitching. From afar it looks like a patch work quilt.

No store orders on this one. Direct order to Sprout Gallery. Takes too darn long to make.

Cupcake tier

More cupcakes!

I should bake them rather than paint them. I swear they would take 1/32 of the time if not more. Still I love the final result.

Little Miss Mermaid

Little mermaid requested by my special girl.

I can't remember the size. I think it's 60cm high by 30cm wide. Miss mermaid had to have pink hair and a pink tail.

Red and white polka dot bag

I couldn't resist posting this sweet little polka dot red and white bag with insert ticking and star. It was made for me by my clever friend Julia who really is a great sewer. Not one crooked stitch in sight.

She made it for my birthday and gave it to me inside this cute little red case with ribbon, chocolates and scary age flashing pin.

Miss Money Penny II

Miss Money Penny II is just one of four fun canvases I sent off to Mama's Home in Newmarket, Brisbane.

Acrylic on canvas

30cm x 30xm x 4cm

For a sweet little lady

These three little canvases are just waiting for a special little girl. They are also embellished with fabric and other bits and pieces and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed making these three despite a heavy work load hanging overhead. They are on display and for purchase through My First Room where there is lots of lovely linen to match the artwork.

Canvases are 30cm x 30cm.

For a little fella

This sweet little trio is hanging at My First Room in Bulimba, Brisbane. Each canvas is 30cm x 30cm in size and has Red Plum Linen fabric embellishments throughout. I gotta say, I strugged with the subject matter on this one (ie, how do you make a surfboard and a ball interesting) but I was happy with the end product and had a lot of positive comments from admirers before they were posted off.

These sweet little shoes (30cm x 30cm) went off to NicMac4kids in NSW along with a series of other fun paintings from Sprout Gallery.

Sprout Gallery

Untiltled

These are some grown up paintings I have done for a friend. When I am able to get back to her house I will take a photo of them in her media room. I am so over circles and dots now.

If you wish to view more paintings for grown ups :) go to my other blogsite
michellegrayson@blogspot.com

Size 1.2m wide by 60cm high.
Acrylic on canvas

Little polka dot elephant

Little polka dot elephant for a girl's room or anyone who loves special elephants

Beau's bi-plane

The double canvas pictured was done for my friend's little boy to match a doona cover just recently purchased. I tried to keep it fairly simple.

How do you like them apples?

A new range of polka dot artworks are for sale at Sprout Gallery. Fresh and crisp they are rendered in acrylic on stretched canvas frames using my usual fabric, felt, ric rac etc. They come in two sizes 30cm x 40cm & 25cm x 30. Cute in a kids room, kitchen, dining room etc.

Mary Mary Quite Contrary

This sweet little painting was done for a little girl's room. The brief was pretty, pink, fairytale and if possible Hans Christen Anderson. Not sure if I got the latter right but the client was happy nonetheless. It's gone to live in a nursery at Graceville, Brisbane. Size: 70cm x 61cm 4cm. Acrylic on canvas with fabric, buttons, beading etc

Mary Mary Quite Contrary

My First Room

My First Room
Originally uploaded by sprout gallery

Clothesline canvases in situ. They were rendered to match the gorgeous girl's linen below.

Hot air balloon

Hot air balloon
Originally uploaded by sprout gallery

One of my favourites and a little fiddly to make. This was a personalised order though My First Room.

Polka dot, denim and ticking fabric, pop poms, ric rac, ribbon and buttons.

Pirate Ahoy

pirate ahoy
Originally uploaded by sprout gallery

Pirates ahoy for any little boy whose name begins with the letter T

Denim, ticking, polka dot, felt, ribbon, buttons, ric rac and cord.

Mrs Snuggleberry Snail

Mrs Snuggleberry Snail
Originally uploaded by sprout gallery

Mrs Snuggleberry Snail.

Acrylic on canvas with gingham, felt, beads, sequins and ribbon.

30cm x 30xm x 4cm

Mrs Snuggleberry Snail went to live in England.

Little boy Flynn

Little boy Flynn born 10 March to proud parents Melissa and Randal.

Acrylic on canvas with ticking, polka dot and denim fabric, red, white and blue ribbon and star buttons.

30cm x 30cm x 4cm

P.S. The word 'little is crooked due to the way the photo was taken :)

For Alex

This was done for my ten year old nephew. It was hard because he lives in another country (keep postage small) AND he's getting to the big boy stage. So, I kept it simple. He apparently liked it!

I should have separated the stripes between L and E. That was a mistake!

10cm x 10cm x 4cm little canvases x 4

Acrylic paint, fabric, cotton and buttons.

Bunch of balloons

Little girl balloons canvas.

Acrylic on canvas with fabrcic, ribbon, pom poms and ticking.

30cm x 30cm x 4cm

Puchase through
'My First Room' in Bulimba, Brisbane.

Mary Jane shoes for Matida

Little shoes for little people's rooms.

This little Mary Jane shoe canvas was done for a friend's daughter.

It is 20.5cm 20.5cm x 4cm.

Acrylic, polka dot fabric, pegs, buttons, felt and ribbon.

I love this chicken

I love this chicken. It was done for a friend who had a little baby girl.

It is 30cm x 30cm x 4cm. Acrylic with ribbon, beading, gingham fabric, pom poms and ric rac. A little kitsch but cute!

More of my cupcakes

More of my cupcakes. I will start posting some stuff other than cakes soon.

Nice packaging

Thank you Happy House Quilts
Originally uploaded by Meg&Fred

This is great packaging. I love the colours, the felt bookmark and the little tag. Really nice!

Painting for Isaac

Painting for Isaac.

Painting is 40cm x 80cm x 4cm.

Medium is acrylic and features buttons, pom pom, denim and gingham fabric, beading, paddle pop sticks, fake stitching, ribbon and string.

It's not overly busy but it is bold and will make a statement in baby Isaac's new nursery.

In order to view painting embellishments, click on image to enlarge further.

To see more paintings visit www.sproutgallery.com

Cupcake tier for Elouise

Another cupcake tier for baby Elouise to match her lovely denim and raspberry room!

The Jolly William

Here is a 45cm x 45cm canvas painted for our good friend's Andrew and Anita. The brief was simple. Just red, white and blue. No pirates, no frou frou, just a good old fashion sail boat. So! I thought a little navy ticking, some denim and red and white polka dots and you can't go wrong. I really like it! It stands out on the wall. Couldn't help myself with the fish though :)

Raspberry clothesline

Clothesline
Originally uploaded by michelle grayson

This sweet little clothesline x 2 canvases are off to My First Room. They were part of a request to render an artwork to match a gorgeous little girl bedroom set consisting of raspberry red polka dots, ticking and mini pick spots. They should arrive there early next week.

More cupcakes

DCP02921
Originally uploaded by paper-and-string-on-flickr

How cute is this. It's from Paper and String on flickr

Grand Revival Designs

Studio
Originally uploaded by Tanya Whelan

From Tanya Whelan's photostream and check out her website too
http://www.grandrevivaldesign.com

Work space

Another photo from Craft and Creativity.

Annie's flowers

Annie's flowers
Originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity

Last polka dot item for a while...promise!

Shopping spree

Shopping spree
Originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity

Had to add this one too. It's so Kath Kidston looking...

Summer finds

Summer finds
Originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity

So refreshing!

The Cupcake Company

Look what I've stumbled across in Brisbane.
Go to this blog site http://www.thecupcakecompany.blogspot.com/ and enjoy!!!