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"Monday, February 16, 2009

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‘Still Life with Arabian Oud’ by Yvonne Ayoub

Posted by 1stAngel On February - 16 - 2009

Today’s featured art is ‘Still Life with Arabian Oud’ by Yvonne Ayoub

This lady has some of the most beautiful paintings I have seen in a while. Very talented. I happen to know she does illustrations too.

This still life with arabian musical instruments captures the feeling of the instrument. I imagine the homely aspect of music around a fire after a large family meal. The instrument laid there carefully as the tired musician takes a break, ready to be picked up again soon…

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Prices for prints of ‘Still Life with Arabian Oud’ begin at $16.90, subject to change.

Feeling the cold?

We've been enjoying brilliant spring sunshine these past few weeks here in Greece (yes folks, I'm back on the island for now) but the bitterly cold weather that descended on most of Europe, has finally found us too. So it's back to heavy sweaters and trying to paint with gloves on!

In cold times like these, as I brave the biting winds to haul in the olive wood from the wood store for the fire, I find, to warm myself up, it helps to remember the days when I lived in warmer climes namely the Middle East; Dubai, Saudi Arabia and our visits to the Lebanon and Morocco. All lands where the relentless sunshine, hot desert sands and rich spicy foods warm the blood......arid lands where the warm ochres, vibrant reds and oranges leave you yearning for the shade of a cool leafy forest, a verdant green meadow and cool iced water (to dip into - not just take out of the fridge!)

So, if you're feeling the cold right now, have a look at the slide show I've made of my Arabic paintings - all inspired by the heady scents, colours, sounds, sights and above all, the dusty, sizzling heat of the Orient......and see if it warms you up too:

New Work

And now for something completely different

Please scroll through my new gallery of work 'Pixart', to see photographic abstracts

(framed and unframed PRINTS and GREETINGS CARDS are available to buy now)

Every Mum Deserves a Break!

A little while ago I had the chance to get mine; a trip to Provence with two girl friends.
I took my sketch pad along and here is the story in pictures:

"A mini break? in France? I'd LOVE to"

Frantic preparation.....

A warm welcome greeted us.....

At the beautiful old farmhouse 'Mas De Capellan'

First things first; SHOPPING!

Quick stop for hot croissants and coffee....Yum!

and to make new friends....

Then, down to business; a spot of sun-bathing.....

Before setting off to explore....

'Sur le Pont, D'Avignon'

A country wedding!........

It all made us ravenous 'Bon appetite!....

Alas, all to soon, it was time to go "Overweight? Moi?!!"....

Happy to be home......

*NEW* Skiathos 2009 Calendar

This calendar, showing scenic views of the beautiful island of Skiathos, Greece is now on sale, with up to a 50% discount (till Sunday only!). See it at my Zazzle store:

From Russia (and Fred!) with Love

You know how sometimes, someone does something for you that quite simply leaves you speechless? Well, this Christmas someone gave me a present so thoughtful, that I was quite literally lost for words.

What made it all the more special, was that it was handmade for me by a very young man who, knowing how much I was missing my daughter since she left for Russia, had taken considerable time and effort to produce a wonderful book, using photos he'd taken himself on a recent visit to Moscow. It is such a meaningful gift for me and I will treasure it for ever.


His name is Freddie De Stefano (he's the youngest brother of my daughter's partner) and he is a budding young artist with, I believe, quite an exceptional artistic talent.








I'll let you judge for yourself, here are just a few of the book's many pages:

Calling all artists! Live Telesummit tonight!

I've just received this and thought it might be of some interest:

"Hi yvonne,

When it comes to art careers, the smARTist Telesummit is the only professional conference offered anywhere online or off.

To celebrate, we’ve cooked up a genuine, 100% press release.

You can read it here:
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Also, don’t forget the last free Pre-event with Mari Smith – How to Sell Your Art on Facebook – is this Monday Jan 12th. It will be recorded, but you have to sign up to get it!

You can sign up here: http://www.smartist-telesummit.com/live/preevents/#smith
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Together, we can make 2009 the best year ever for artist success!
Ariane
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