For Mother's Day

It's Mother's day in the UK this Sunday (14th) and my mum requested something handmade. So, this is what I have come up with so far. As I have said previously I have been a closet artist for a long time and my parents and husband knew nothing about my hobby and so I'm celebrating my 'coming out' with this special piece. It is of my family - from left to right, Brother-in-law, Sister, Dad, Mum, Daughter, Me, Son one, Husband, son 2. I'm going to trawl round the shops tomorrow to try and right a nice frame and mount it properly.

Hope she likes it! Luckily I know she doesn't read my blog ;o)

A Quick Welcome

Hi, and thanks for looking at the Simple Art By Ally blog. I hope to make this a fun space for showcasing by designs, showing how and where I work, the disasters I have created - as everyone makes mistakes and just generally ranting at you!

So, where do I start? Simple Art By Ally was conceived many moons ago as a dream of young girl wanting to have her artwork in other people's homes. I've been a secret artist for the last 8years - noone has ever seen my sketchbooks, my husband and parents never even knew they existed until recently. The subject of my work has changed dramatically over the last few years - like all artists I am influenced by things in my life and the last 5years have seen a huge change in my life, from becoming a teenage mother, adjusting to being a mother of 2, a wife, a mother of three and lastly a puppy owner. All of this has meant that my drawings are based around family, however I still do still life and landscapes if I get the time.

It is really great to be doing something I enjoy so much out in the open now. I am able to dedicate more time and passion to it. I love having something other than T.V. to look forward to in the evenings.

My Etsy shop (http://www.simpleartbyally.etsy.com/) will be officially opening on 1st March 9a.m. and I may even give you some sneaky peeks into what's to come throughout this week!!