Hello guys,

I know  have not been updating the blog with new stuffs.

I have been doing quite a few stuffs and paintings too but

I uploaded them mostly on my Facebook page  and on my Instagram.

Join me there to get posted on my current work  :)

x D.U.R.A

Shop Local!

As you know, the holiday season is just around the corner.

So take this opportunity to support your local artist :)

You can purchase my art at www.helloartlover.com

Thank you!

xo,

D.U.R.A

Wedding Theme Project

*UPDATED

I have just completed this commission work.

Finally, after working on it for 7 weeks, it's all done :)

Size : 5' 2" W x 7' 2" H

Medium: Water colour on 300 gsm Biaco w/c paper

I have another interesting project that I am working on right now

with a customer who wanted an life size ornamented gate

for the backdrop for her wedding day next month.

Been working on this since last month and I have started

painted it and here's the progress so far..

Enjoy!

xo,

D.U.R.A

November is a busy month.

I'm rushing for deadlines and I'm freaking out waiting for 

my Coco to deliver anytime this month!

Anyway, what's the best way to escape beside painting,aight ?:)

Work in progress..

Final.

Like Spring That Passes By

Acrylic on mdf panel

8" x 11"

Entwined

Acrylic on 24" x 24"canvas

Nut

Acrylic on 16" x 16"canvas

New progress

Hey guys! How you have been doing?

Please enjoy this new piece which I just finished with.

I also attached a few pictures on the work of progress

starting from sketching till it's finished.

Hope you like it.

Enjoy!

xo,

D.U.R.A

P/S: Like my page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DURAartspace

Phantasmagorical

39 cmx 60 cm

Mixed media (Water colour+acrylic + graphite) on 300 gsm w/c paper

Good day to you!

Have a nice day, peeps!

New Series

At First Blush

Oil 30" x 30" canvas

Love Me In Springtime

Acrylic 18" x 18" canvas

Are You Feeling Blue?

Acrylic 18" x 18" canvas

Mad About Saffron

Acrylic 18" x 18" canvas

It's No More A White Blank Page

Back in 2005, when I was working as a Fashion Graphic Designer

my days were pretty hectic. I designed during the day and started painting

when I came home right after dinner.

For almost everyday. Every night. There are times I felt empty.

But paintings were they only way I could escape.

I no longer see a blank paper or canvas as white.

I see colours splashed, odd shapes and bold strokes overlapping.

I see beauty in most of the things. I wake up with a drive to make

something better. Better than what I did yesterday....

Here's what I did today during break :)

I Didn't Mean To Make You Blush

Acrylic on 24" x 24" canvas

Have a great weekend!

x

D.U.R.A

New blog address & website

I would like to inform you guys that I have updated by website/portfolio.
Kindly visit my website at www.dura-artspace.com

I think this will be more presentable.

Please take note that I also have changed my previous blog address to the current as you see now,

www.dura-artspace.blogspot.com to synchronize it with 

my website address.

I hope you like how they looked so far.

Full Swing

Been working on more paintings and illustrations for the past weeks.

I have one more project going on before I could take

a short break for the festive holiday.

Wise Jade Tinkling

Acrylic & spray paint on 60 cm diameter canvas

Secret Lore

Acrylic & spray paint on 60 cm diameter canvas

Fun Ground

Acrylic on 24" x 24"  canvas

Bring To Light

Water colour & ink

30.5cm x 45.8 cm

The Guardian

Water colour & ink

30.5cm x 45.8 cm

 Garden Reverie

A little peek on my project, annickstasias.

This 'Garden Reverie' still a lot more details to add more

but its getting there. I can't wait to finish it so I can move on to another one.

I still have another 4 pieces to complete the collection.

My days are pretty occupied but I love getting busy.

But there are times that it became overbearing.

Fortunately I have my furry kids to ease my stress out.

I also cook when I'm having artist block.

It's nice to do something else just to distract myself.

Romeo.

Coco.

Something simple for a quick fix; toast bread with scramble egg + spaghetti sauce.

Homemade samosa, recipe from my husband :)

Beef curry + pharata, also a recipe from Mr Hubby.

I would like to try new recipe. Though  I prefer to eat simple food, but I'd like to challenge myself in kitchen once in a while :)

So what do do you when you have an artist block?

Post Designer's Weekend Solo Exhibition & Femme Fatale Conference

Last week I had a 3 days Solo Exhibition at the Designer's Weekend and
was invited to be one of the speakers for the Femme Fatale Conference.

My illustrations & abstract paintings.

On the stage with Miss Naho from Japan, taking questions from the floor.

Together with the other speakers for the "Gossip Girls" session.

From left: Sheiko, Lisa Lee, I & Naho Ogawa.

It was a great event. I was freaking nervous on the stage.

Though I have been in a design show on the TV before 

but this time it was very different. I have never done public speaking

for a very long time. I enjoyed the presentation from other speakers too

and I  have learnt a lot from them.

I'm looking forward for another event like this in near future :)

You can see the rest of the event pictures at 

https://www.facebook.com/DesignersWeekend

Enjoy! 

The Gardener's Daughter

Finally, this piece is finished after it has been laying around for many months!

The Gardener's Daughter

Water colour on 300 gsm w/c paper

New Paintings

As you already knew,

I'm giving a 10% OFF for the whole month of July

on my online shop.

So I have added new paintings as well for you to enjoy the offer.

Don't forget to use the code: JLY10 during check out,ok :)

Thanks for your support.

xo,

D.U.R.A

Falling Confetti

24" x 24"

Acrylic on canvas

I use lots of neon and yellow in most of my work.

I'm digging them too much nowadays that I even

bought yellow skirt, yellow dresses and yellow tops! How's that? :)

Summertime Remix
20" x 20"
Acrylic on canvas

Nadine

24" x 24"
Acrylic on canvas

Hide & Peek
20" x 30"
Acrylic on canvas

Not A Goodbye Kiss
24" x 24"
Acrylic on canvas

Hello Art Lover July Promotion

Hello guys.

I'm having a promotion at my online shop for the whole month of JULY as I'm giving in spaces for new artwork and paintings.

Use the promotion code: JLY10 during checkout to get 10% on all items.

Head on to www.helloartlover.com.

Thank you!