News and Spring Commissions

News

I am moving across country at the end of April. My move has been brought on by a lot of drama in my personal life and is unexpected.  I need to raise some funds quickly. To do this, I am having a 20% off sale at my ArtFire store (http://www.artfire.com/users/FireOakStudio) and I will be auctioning off some of my older work and prints that I still have in stock on eBay. I’ll provide an update with more details on the auctions as they are set up. Please note that if you buy something close to the end of April, it might take a little longer to ship than usual due to the move.  I am looking forward to the clarity a new beginning will bring.

Commissions

I am currently full on commissions, but I am going to be accepting again in mid May. My spots have been filling up quickly, so if you are interested, please send me a note and I will save you a spot.

Current Commission Progress
Tattoo – final sketch
Dog Painting – Gathering references
Anniversary Spoons – finished
Eagle spoon – spot held

The Letter F

F is for Fir tree. Here is my latest finished letter of my Celtic Tree Alphabet.

 

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Spoon pictures will be coming within the week. I just finished a commission based on my Love Spoon design. I am also working on a tattoo design commission.  I will be opening up my commission slots soon, so if you are interested please send me a note at fireoakstudio@gamil.com

Spoons!

I’ve been busy burning wooden spoons.  They are quicker to make than the bowls, which makes them an ideal project for weeks when the non-art parts of my life are hectic. Wooden spoons are a traditional wedding gift.  I designed my Love Birds Spoon (see below) with that in mind. Both spoons are available to purchase at my ArtFire store.

copyright Christina Kester 2011

 

Copyright Christina Kester 2011

In the Works

I have big plans for this blog. I am going to be doing some tutorials, featuring other artists, and plugging some great resources as well as posting my works in progress and finished pieces.

Currently I am working on my Celtic Tree Alphabet, a couple of new spoon designs, and a very complex bowl design. I have space for one or two commissions in there. If you are interested please contact me at fireoakstudio@gmail.com

Here are a couple of my recently finished pieces

copyright Christina Kester 2011

 

copyright Christina Kester 2011

Works in Progress

I have a lot on my plate art-wise right now. I’m working on two bowls, some ACEO paintings, my letters, and some spoons. I should have one bowl finished this weekend, so there will be pictures soon. The ACEOs may be finished soon too. Although I might rework them. I have family visiting right now, so I do not have a lot of time for updates, but I will try to get some pictures up soon. I also have an article on art resources for the beginner in the works.

I’ll try and snap a couple of pictures of some of the in progress stuff this weekend. Until next time… 🙂

Handmade for the Holidays

This year I would like to encourage people to either make at least one gift or to buy from an artist or craftsperson that specializes in handmade items.  There are lots of reasons to do it. You’ll be giving someone something unique and personal. If you buy handmade, you’ll be supporting the artist and the art community. While handmade items might cost more than something that you can buy at a store (Walmart for example), they are often of better quality.  As an artist I can tell you that if you buy handmade, you are supporting someone’s dream of doing what they love everyday.

Need some ideas?

Here are some ideas on things you can make yourself:

  • baked goods
  • homemade soap
  • a painting or drawing
  • hand painted ornaments (they sell undecorated ones at craft stores)
  • beaded jewelry
  • knitted or crocheted items

If you would like to buy,  I suggest checking out Etsy or, my favorite, ArtFire.



Copyright Christina Kester 2010

Yay Spoons

I finished my first pyrography project last night. Pyrography on wood really makes the house smell cozy.

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If you like it and would like to buy it please check here.

It was a lot of fun and I cant wait to do more. I’m working on a bowl commission (I wont be showing pictures of that one right away, though) and two more spoons.  I have more bowls too. I’m open to custom work/commissions so feel free to e-mail me (fireoakstudio@gmail.com) if you are interested.