SO! I ran a 5K on Sunday!! It was to raise money for Race for Life, Cancer research! I made it to the end!! YAY ME! The night before I couldn’t really sleep so decided to sketch my trainers! I know what your thinking!! But sadly I’m afraid not! My laces were not done up like this! BTW peps! I’ve got a power animal coming up soon! If you want to see progress shots please follow on instagram! @ the_daltonsart.
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Hello People! I don’t know if you have noticed but I have added a new page! YAY! After, a lot of people going on at me I have decided to open myself up to receiving orders from amazing people – Like you! who wish to have their beloved pets forever remembered as an endearing piece of art. Weather it be a watercolour painting or a hand drawn pen and ink, of your cat! Dog! Hamster! Pig! Fish! Rabbit! Dragon?! I’m your gal! and This is the place to be!
‘How do we get one?’ I hear you cry!! What an very good question! The new page is along the top bar titled ‘Animal Portraits’ There you will find all the information your precious eyes could want to read! Have Fun!
SSsshh!! Come closer! I’m going to tell you a secret! I may be selling some prints of my art from this blog, on my website soon! If you have been following it would be great for you to let me know which ones are best to get printed!! As always Thank you for the likes and comments!
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Yo! My 3rd batch of ‘What If…?’ postcards is now complete with this last image! Can I get a –> Whoop!! Whoop!! I need to get them printed out still before I start sending them out to strangers. So in the meantime why not Kick back – Relax – Let the rapping budgie show you a few beats! Oh and why not follow me on twitter or Instagram to get updates! and painting process!
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There are over fifteen-hundred species of Scorpion throughout the world, of those, only twenty-five are lethal. The Scorpion is a very interesting and solitary creature. This totem is chaotic and passionate, the power animal is also strong and have the ability to inspire. Words associated with the spirit of the scorpion are SELF-PROTECTION, ENDURANCE, FEARLESSNESS, WILLPOWER, DIGNITY. —> Progress shots.
The fox is among the most uniquely skilled and ingenious animals of nature. There are various species of fox, but they all share the extreme cleverness and cunning that paved the way for the expression, “sly as a fox.“ Fox urges us to develop the art of camouflage, invisibility, and shape shifting. They are agile, skilled, and unpredictable. Calling someone foxy is not always paying them a compliment, it can also mean that they are tricksters or liars. Words associated with the spirit of the Fox are FEMININE COURAGE, OBSERVATIONAL, CUNNING, SPEED, STEALTH. —-> progress shots
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The tiger is a symbol of energy and power and is considered the king of the jungle. Tigers are noble animals that have an air of independence and confidence, They provide the individual with will power, trusting your intuition and strength to face adversity and to act in a timely manner. Words associated with the spirit of the Tiger are. POWER, DEVOTION, PASSION, ADVENTURE, SENSUALITY.
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The second two sketch ideas from the new project I’m doing! It’s based on the concept of ‘Power Animals’ PSSSSST!! You there! The Tiger is almost done….What!… Don’t believe me? Keep an eye on and follow the painting process of all the animals @ the_daltonsart
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Imagine that! What if camels did have humps of ice!? The 4th and silliest idea in the what if batch!
Really I have no idea how this would work. Maybe you touch the humps and the ice cubes would pop out? Maybe they burp them out? or perhaps they fart a cube out? Either way their humps are obviously going to be a shade of blue.
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ATTENTION ALL ! Here are the first two sketches of a new project I’m doing! It’s based on the concept of ‘Power Animals’ WHY? Well let’s face it, most people suck! and Animals are wonderful. But you don’t suck! …No you don’t either…Hum Well maybe you do .. .a little..But definitely not you! Annnyways! Please follow the painting process @ the_daltonsart or @ Annie__Dalton
If you do, you may see a sketch of the next ‘What If…?’
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Meet Chesney!! The one and only chimp who knows how to rock those fake glasses! You know! Those massive glasses the size of a human face. That doesn’t benefit the eyesite! Oh you work it Chesney!
Got Instagram? follow progress shots @ the_daltonsart
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I read a few stories from the ‘Calendar of Tales’ project by Neil Gaiman. This is from the July tale. I thought the idea of a polar bear, made of the pages of fierce books was great and it got stuck in my mind… well here is the result!!
BTW folks! I’ve had instagram for a while kinda don’t see the point in it and haven’t really uploaded things until now! Still don’t see the point BUT if you would like to see progress shots of this, and future work. Instagram me up! follow at —> the_daltonsart <— You may even see a sneak peak of a new ‘What If…?!’
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Fellow Dudes and Dudettes! I was going on a break from doing another ‘What If..?‘ postcard theme, because of a funny thing called life! But have decided against it. Instead, just expect these post slllooowwwly. That’s right! Sllllloooooooooooowly!!
‘But we want more now.’ I hear you cry! Well, have NO fear. I tested this phrase out a while ago, ’twas a pleasing reaction. Presenting ‘What If…? Zebras are just horses who escaped from prison?
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If two little mice can rescue an orphaned little girl, then surely four little mice have world domination already figured out!
This mission; Managed! ——>
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SO!! Towards the end of 2012, I managed to send out most of my postcards. YAY ME! This blog post is for all my special followers, so you! Yes you! and I guess myself! as evidence, that all the hours, effort, paint, paper, blood, sweat, and all that jazz! put in does prove to have results. I have 6 more left to write a personalised message on, draw a random address on the postcrossing site and send off flying through the postal system one last time!! BUT!! For the cards that have already been sent out to a bunch of extremely random lucky strangers!! have expressed lovely words that I really appreciate and below are just a few…..
Hurray! GB-374142 to Finland has arrived! ”Hi Annie! Terve & привет (privet)! It was such a delight to receive your quirky, but stunning postcard! Thanks a lot for it! This imperturbable rabbit with human feet definitely put a broad smile on my face!”
Hurray! GB-374147 to United States of America has arrived! “Thank you for this awesome card Annie !!! I am actually very proud to own this special card. Thank you very very much ! Merci “
Hurray! GB-374146 to the Netherlands has arrived! ”Hello Annie, thanks so much – it’s a lovely card and your own design! Really beautiful. Good luck with your drawings, we need people like you in the world big time! F.”
Hurray! GB-374141 to Germany has arrived! ”Dear Annie! I was so glad as I received your postcard! I couldn’t believe that it is you own design! It is wonderful and I’m happy that I am one of five persons who will ever get it! Tank you very much!”
Well…There we have it!! I love post ha!! 
Part of the postcrossing experience, is that for every postcard you send, you will receive one back from another random person anywhere in the world. As you can imagine, I have a bit of a wonderful collection growing! so I have uploaded, not all! but some of my favourites (click for details)….You’re not obliged to look, but if you do I hope you enjoy!! :)
