Happy New Year to all the lovely readers of this blog.
Melbourne Fireworks
Herald Sun Website
This is the fireworks in Melbourne last night, I had the privileged position of being on the top of one of the south bank apartments in town, 28 floors up. We were right in the midst of all these fireworks, an absolutely spell binding view. We were literally on the roof which was a little scary, but worth it for the show.
2012
My favourite paintings 2012
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- Sturt Desert Pea 2
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- Sturt Desert Pea 3 Coloured Pencil & Acrylic May 2012
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- Kangaroo Paw Coloured Pencil & Acrylic 1 July 2012
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- Grevillea 4 Coloured Pencil & Acrylic Dec 2012
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- Grevillea 1 Coloured Pencil & Acrylic May 2012
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- Viburnaum A1 Coloured Pencil & Acrylic Nov 2012
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- Foxgloves Coloured Pencil & AcrylicNov 2013
2012 was such a great year for me, I have restarted my art, which is so exciting in itself and this blog and the generous support of my readers, the comments, likes and views have been wonderful. When I started I did not know if any one would see it and now I have over 70 followers. It has kept me going, even when my energy levels have been low and I do not post as often as I would like, this blog and its supporters have made me get back on track so thank you. I still battle with Chronic Fatigue and sometimes I do not have the energy to draw, paint or write.
I also had my wonderful trip to France which I shared with you, and again because of the blog I was committed to keeping a journal of the trip and it has been so fantastic on many levels. I did some lovely, quick, loose drawings of the scenes that caught my eye, I have the best keep sake of the trip, I was able to share it with not only my friends and family, but with so many of you out there. It enriched the whole trip so much more than I had thought.
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- Looking down on Sancerre
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- Paris Door Handle
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- Bedroom Window
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- La Chat Sancerre
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- Geraniums on the door steps
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- Bourges Cathedral
2013
I am excited for what 2013 could bring, I have a few things on my agenda for next year. They include
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Starting to exhibit my work, this is my major artistic goal, though I am not sure how to go about it,
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I will start an Etsy Store and see what that brings.
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I am going to do some relief printing classes, so look out for some prints.
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Just be grateful to be able to continue to create and share the results and the journey with you.
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I might even finally figure out Facebook and get my work out on it.
As always I have a great many plans, we will see how the year and the energy goes, but I am hopeful and content with how things are improving. So thank you for your support and my family who give unstintingly in their support and understanding of me.
Karen x
Karen Bailey Studio 
Nice choices Karen. My favourites are the first and last images. All the best for 2013!
Thanks Richard, Best wishes for 2013 to you and your family and your endeavours in this new year.
I wish you all the best for your art goals! #1 of your goals is also one of mine: showing my art in a group exhibition in summer 2013.
Best wishes for 2013 Ulla and your group show. Karen
As always, loving your work. Wonderful to see you getting more confident and setting goals. Wishing you a creative and inspirational 2013 xo
Thanks Vetti, it was your support that inspired me to start all this, you have an amazingly generous spirit.
My pleasure Karen, it is a joy to see you doing these things, and a pleasure to share your creative journey x
I am so pleased you are going to do some relief printing, I am sure it will suit you well. I can see linocuts in a lot of your work. Good luck with everything you do!
Thanks Anna, I am very excited and looking forward to getting back into printing. I used to do screen printing years ago, so looking forward to learning another format. I do think it should suit my style of work. Karen.