Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Blue and white times two

I know my posts often feature blue and white, but what can I say, I love it. So here's the latest painting in my blue and white china series - "China Blue".

"China Blue"
watercolour on paper
8" x 11" (210mm x 297mm)
original on hold, but prints are now available on Etsy

But this isn't the only new blue and white piece around here. On the weekend, I was shopping with Mum and stumbled across this beauty:




I'm not sure if you can tell from the pic, but this vase is pretty big...almost 60cm high. I spotted it in a market stall, and couldn't race across fast enough to snap it up. And even better, I paid the princely sum of $26 for it - total bargain. Of course, mum is trying to steal it off me, but for now I'm not parting with it.



there are four panels around the vase, each with a different scene. Gorgeous.



So, what do you think of my bargain buy? I used to go antiquing every weekend, visiting junk shops and garage sales, until my shed was full to the brim (actually, it still is). This was my first buy for quite a while, so maybe I should get out there again. Probably best if I don't mention that to the Mr, especially with a reno on the horizon.

That's it for me today, I have some serious work to do. Catch you soon,

15 comments:

  1. Great buy Kerri, what a bargain! And I love the new print, the rose in the middle is just stunning, I don't know how you do it!
    Jxx

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  2. Kerry..Bargain indeed! I love it!
    You painting is perfection..as always..I really wish I had the patience and skill to paint more detailed artwork...its just so beautiful. Well done lovely x

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  3. Sorry.. I keep getting Kerri and Kerry spelling mixed up : /

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  4. I love both your newest painting and your beautiful new vase! That was a bargain at just $26 and I can see why you might have to fight your mom for it! I've slowed down in my shopping adventures too, until I can get my garage cleaned out!

    Kat :)

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  5. wow.. bargain! that find was meant to be.
    cheryl x

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  6. In this months House Beautiful (US) there was a wall of art that I think was yours. They didn't state the artist name, only the gallery they came from. Were they yours?

    Love your new jar painting.

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  7. Thanks for visiting my blog and I'm so glad I found yours too! And I thought you were only an artist selling on etsy. Little did I know you were such a talented designer and blogger too. I love all of the blue and white. Can't wait to follow along and see what else you are up to.

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  8. Oh that is stunning, great heights fir a lamp base too if you needed another use to justify it to the Mr xx

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  9. Hi Kerri,
    Long time.... beautiful artwork as usual! not sure if its my computer, or?.... but the blue color is so vibrant in this image, GREAT JOB!

    Northern Light

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  10. Your painting is beautiful! Love them all! Can't believe you got that rather large vase for only $26.

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  11. Nice to meet you the other day, and the other bloggy girls. It was awesome to meet you all in person.
    Sarah

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  12. Thank you for the Davis Bromly info! :)

    Northern Light

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  13. Wow that is a serious bargain Kerry! It's beautiful.

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  14. I adore your new find. And your beautiful painting as well - both beautiful!!

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