Twinkle Star Art blog

a long creative sabbatical

Ok, well here it is. I am sad to say that Twinkle Star Art is now officially closed for business indefinitely. My website will remain open and my gallery of artwork will be available for viewing. I might even drop in on my blog occasionally and rattle on about whatever comes to mind.

My decision has not been made lightly, it has been after months of soul searching. Running Twinkle Star Art and a family of three young children has really taken it's toll on me physically and mentally. The business, promotion and online networking side of it takes up so much precious time. I'm left with very little time to actually draw. I love creating, I want to do more of that and less of the other.

Currently I'm exploring a new creative path, one which will not require any online networking or business planning at this stage. I've rediscovered my love for writing – most probably because I started this blog. I'm in the process of exploring this further, and I'll see where that leads me. I wish I could explore my writing and keep Twinkle Star Art running, but it's just not possible at this point in time. Hopefully doable in the future.

Thank you to everyone who emailed or left warm thoughts of encouragement on my blog and facebook page. Please don't be concerned for me as I'm happy with my decision. And it's quite liberating actually. I'd like to think of it as taking a very long creative sabbatical. Just unfortunate that I have to close one door in order to open another. (I will keep Twinkle Star Art's key safely tucked away, so that I can reopen that door if I wish to return later).

Thank you also to all my customers for your support. I'm really sorry if this change has inconvenienced anyone.

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On a more cheerful note... it's time to announce the winner of my latest Noah's Ark giveaway. 17 was the lucky number that came up on Random.org random number generator. AND the winner is... Le from beyond whoop, whoop (gees let's hope you get postmen out your way!). I'll be in touch shortly for a postal address to send your prize. Congratulations!!!

Art print giveaway ~ Noah's Ark

Twinkle Star Art is giving away Noah's Ark children's art print. These playful animal characters will liven up any child's room.

  

Noah's Ark 8 x 8 inch fine art print giveaway

How to enter ~

Simply leave a comment at the end of this post. That simple!

Most importantly, I will need some way of contacting you should you win :)

Entries will close on Friday the 19th of February, Midnight America/New York time (3pm Saturday 20th February for Australians). I will draw the winner using a random number generator. Anyone can enter, I'm happy to post 'free' worldwide.

For more giveaways check out The Big BrisStyle Giveaway over at BrisStyle's blog.

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Here's my complete Noah's Ark collection...

 

Art prints & letter prints available in green, pink or blue

The Big BrisStyle Giveaway starts soon!

BrisStyle's first giveaway for the year starts tomorrow. 

There will be a number of BrisStyle artisans participating in The Big BrisStyle Giveaway. So here's your chance to win an original creation by one of our fellow designers.

I will be joining the fun by giving away a Twinkle Star Art art print... but more on that tomorrow.

Right now, I'd like to give you a taste of what's coming...

Red Love Heart Yo Yo Headband giveaway

Chicuff by Daneve has already started her giveaway with the spirit of nearing Valentine's Day. Daneve will be giving away this gorgeous Red Love Heart Yo Yo Headband and more. For details and how to enter check out Chicuff by Daneve's blog. 

 

and the winner is...

Firstly, thank you everyone who entered by leaving comments on my Butterfly Girl art print giveaway.

The winner is...

number 34! 

Congratulations djboggs you have won a fine art print of my latest illustration, Butterfly Girl. I'll contact you shortly asking for an address to post your red haired butterfly girl art print.

My commiserations to those who didn't win this time. If you had your heart on the Butterfly Girl art print, my Butterfly collection individual art prints and name prints are now available for purchase from my Twinkle Star Art, Etsy and Made it shops.

You can try your chances with my Paris art print set giveaway over at BrisStyle's blog, only a couple more days to enter.

 

Butterfly collection

 

Paris art giveaway and more...

Paris giveaway over at BrisStyle's blog

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Thankfully this week's not as crazy as last, just the 'typical day-to-day' crazy stuff...

      a fairy with a nasty knee graze, a boy who didn't quite make the loo on time (twice), an upside down bowl of Vita Brits on the floor, an upside down bowl of tomato pasta on the table (same offender), 3 cardboard superhero masks that just had to be handcrafted right before dinner time and a dog with a mysterious limp... just to name a few.

 

Would you mess with this Super Trio?

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While the 'typical day-to-day' crazy stuff was going on, it completely slipped my mind to post about the Paris collection, set of three art prints, I'm giving away to a lucky BrisStyle blog reader. So be sure to hop on over here for a chance to win. While you're there, you can read all about the arty crafty worlds of myself and two other BrisStylettes, Em and Bel from EmBelISH.

 

Twinkle Star Art giveaway and interview at BrisStyle

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Also there's been some more Twinkle Star Art buzzing around the blogosphere this week which has been a lovely surprise.

Firstly, I noticed some of my art prints featured on page 64 of the second edition of Modern Handmade Child, an online magazine.

 

Modern Handmade Child - free online magazine
created by ETSYkids

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Then I found Twinkle Star Art featured on Handmade Kids from a sale I made the other night. Thanks so much Handmade Kids for writing such a beautiful feature...

www.HandmadeKids.com.au

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Now I better get back to drawing butterflies. Hopefully I'll have a sketch book update to show shortly.

and the winner is...

Firstly, thank you everyone who entered by leaving comments and who also blogged, twittered and facebooked about my Aviator giveaway.

As you can see, number 24 is the Winner! So a big congrats to Kelly from Two Peas blog. Thanks again for blogging about my Aviator giveaway, your second entry was winning number 24! Please contact me via amaloustudo@gmail.com with your choice of any art print from my Aviator collection. Also include any personalised details required for the art print eg hair colour etc... and of course your post address :)

My commiserations to those who didn't win this time. If you had your heart on one of the Aviator art prints, they can be purchased from my Twinkle Star Art, Etsy and Made it shops.

There will be another Twinkle Star Art giveaway coming soon once my next collection for girls is complete. I'll be showing my preliminary sketches very shortly so stay tuned.

Art print giveaway ~ Aviator

After a long and creative flight, the Aviator has finally landed.

To celebrate, I'm going to giveaway one of these fine art prints from my new Aviator collection. The winner can choose one of the following art prints.

Aviator Boy UP AND AWAY (left), Aviator Plane ZIP ZOOM (middle) or Aviator Boy DAYDREAM (right).

How to enter -

Simply leave a comment at the end of this post revealing the name of your favourite Aviator art print and why it is your favourite. That simple!

For a second entry - blog, twitter or facebook about this giveaway with a link back to my blog. Then pop back with your second comment and tell me about it.

Most importantly, I will need some way of contacting you should you win :)

Entries will close on Wednesday 30th of September, Midnight America/New York time (2pm Thursday 1st October for Australians). I will draw the winner using a random number generator. Anyone can enter, I'm happy to post 'free' worldwide.

Here's my complete Aviator collection...

Individual art prints from the Aviation collection are now available to purchase from my Etsy shop. I will gradually list the new collection in my Made it and Twinkle Star Art online shops throughout this week. There are two name (letter) print designs which can be personalised with the child's name and date of birth (optional). Also all art prints can have any hair colour you wish.

I'm taking a short break -

My Etsy, Made it and Twinkle Star Art online shops will be closed from Saturday the 12th and reopening on Monday the 28th September.

I'll see you back here on Friday the 2nd October to announce the lucky winner! :D