Practicing With Pencils

Due to time constraints, I haven't been able to paint as I'd like to lately. All of those sad and lonely white canvases are mocking me at home, there's no doubt about that! And I need a quick outlet for the images that are daily crowding their way into my head. So here's what I've come up with: colored pencils! This way I can take my work with me and pull it out quickly anywhere. Here are the first few tries in this unfamiliar media.
The titles of these pieces are:
(top) "One Heart"
(middle left) "Dreaming of Darcy - Eliza"
(middle right) "For Rob"
(bottom) "Give Thanks"

Tranquil Earth Series reawakens with "Serenity"

My painting series entitled "Tranquil Earth", where I explore the beauty of the natural world and our connection to it, has been reawakened with "Serenity". Against a highly textured background of purples, whites, browns and yellows is a woman in a calming grey dress. She stands beneath a skeletal, pale tree, done in a soft white glaze, to show the slumbering depths of winter while the tree rests and waits for the promise of spring.
unfortunately this large painting (measuring 16"x20") is not for sale. However, I will be offering up prints of it shortly. If you are interested and would like to reserve a print, please contact me at christina@hoydendesigns.com.

Christmas deadlines!!!

****HOLIDAY DEADLINES!****
Please order by December 15th for U.S. shipping and December 8th for International shipping to get your package in time for Christmas! Any custom orders please contact me by December 1st. Thank you!

Please welcome Angelique!

Why should only the Regency ladies get to dream of Mr.Darcy? The much loved hero of Jane Austen's famous novel Pride & Prejudice certainly appeals to women of any age and time period. And so here is a contemporary sister of those long-ago women, showing that Mr.Darcy's staying power is indeed strong!
Painted in acrylics on a 9"x12" gallery wrapped canvas, this young woman would make a lovely and elegant addition to any home!
Like the Dreaming of Darcy series but are looking for something a little more personal? Contact me and we'll discuss it! You can send me a picture and I'll model one of my lovely ladies after you or someone special in your life! You can reach me at christina@hoydendesigns.com

Mini Garden Pendants!

Here is a new batch of Mini Garden hand-painted pendants, now in the progress of being put up FOR SALE in my Etsy Store! I love painting these tiny pendants. And more are sure to come soon as winter rears it's cold head and I need the escape of some springtime warmth. If you'd like a custom mini garden pendant, perhaps with specific flowers or insects, I'd love to hear from you! Please contact me at christina@hoydendesigns.com and we can work something out!

Update!: 2 of these pendants have sold! Don't forget these are one of a kind, so purchase yours right away!

Reserved for viciousedge...

A custom orderfor viciousedge, an awesome seller on Etsy.com!
If you'd like your own custom pendant, please e-mail me at christina@hoydendesigns.com!

Now Available...Heart-Shaped Pendants!

Here is the latest for Hoyden Designs...heart-shaped pendants! I'll be painting on them soon to add to my shop, or you can e-mail me at christina@hoydendesigns.com to request a custom pendant painted especially for you or a loved one!

Raven Pendant - Custom Order

This post shows the process that was taken in designing custom raven pendants. The sketch shows the initial ideas for the layout, shown to the customer for approval. Once the design (or in the case, designs!) is chosen, I'll paint the pendant. I love doing custom work...it always makes my imagination and talents stray in to unexpected and delightful venues!

Hoyden Designs Newsletter

Would you like to know the latest goodies coming up from Hoyden Designs before anyone else? Are you squirming with curiosity to know what's in the works? Do I ever have a solution for you!
Join the Hoyden Designs mailing list! I'll send out an e-mailed newsletter every so often with all my latest schemes and plottings, and you might even get a valuable coupon good toward freebies and discounts for some great stuff in my Etsy store!
To join you can e-mail me at christina@hoydendesigns.com. Hope to hear from you soon!

Now Offering - Hand-Made Necklaces for Pendants!

I'm am pleased - and very proud - to announce that I've added a new catergory to my Etsy store...necklaces! These simple cords look incredible when paired with a Hoyden Designs pendant, and the shipping is FREE is purchased with one! I make them myself out of black waxed cotton cord, and will soon be adding smooth and natural leather. Please click here if you're interested...I offer them in 18", but I'd love to do custom orders if you prefer another size! Just let me know in the "Notes to Seller" when you purchase.