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February 15, 2018

What is your Primary Motivation?

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“I find lore and the natural world both beautiful and fascinating, and that is where most of my inspiration comes from. Follow my Blog or YouTube to uncover the stories that have inspired my work.” – Sarah Miles

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Here is 'The Gingerbread House' all done! It will be up for tomorrow's exhibition at Capital Art Gallery, London. I will also be there painting away on a new one :) Exhibition starts at 12 and finishes at 4. Xx #londonexhibition #artinlondon #hanselandgretel #fairytaleillustrator #illustrators

I will be painting live again this Saturday (6th July) at Capital Art Gallery, Eltham in London, 1-4pm! In this clip I am painting 'The Gingerbread House' live at the gallery, and now you will be able to see it finished up on the gallery walls this weekend! It was a very complicated painting, with lots of new challenges. There will also be two more of my paintings there, plus work from a number of other artists. Hope to see you there. If you come along, make sure you say hi! #capitalartgallery #londongallery #londonart #livepaint #oilpaintings

Swipe to see stages. #weddingcommission #eventpainting #weddingpainting #weddingpainter

I can finally share this with you! Please share too with anyone who may think this a great idea. I've painted engagement scenes, but this is my first wedding portrait! It was a surprise from husband to wife for their anniversary, so I couldn't post anything until it had been given! From this oil painting, I also created a small print and some cards: all extras I think anyone could ask for and maybe give as presents to parents or thank you cards to guests etc. I am really chuffed with this commission. What do you think? Tag a friend who is getting married! Xx #weddingportrait #paintmyweddingday #liveweddingartist #eventartist

What do you think of this idea instead of a guest book that you read once, and never look at again? I've done a few wedding portraits/ engagement commissions, and one of my friends suggested a guest book painting. This image is an example of what you could have: a painting of a special scene or place to be displayed at your event, during which time your guests can interact with it and sign it. I can get wider mounts as required. What do you think of this as an idea? Please let me know. Feel free to ask questions too. Many thanks. Xx

Really looking forward to teaching painting water in oils next week to Monday Makers and my Tuesday morning group! Water in oils is so fun and surprisingly easier than you'd think - I promise! Try it! Xx

Kipling's Jungle. Some prints are still available, and so is the original! Currently on show/sale @themillartscentre #waterfalls #thejunglebook #rudyardkipling #kiplingfan #india #wildlifeofindia #instaartist #artshare #sarahmilesartstudio #artforhome #artforchildren #artforchildrenbooks #illustrator #oilpainting

When I saw these waterfalls in Croatia a few weeks ago, I was really reminded of Kipling's Jungle! #waterfallsofinstagram #croatia #croatiawaterfalls #thejunglebook #illustration #artistagency #illustratoragent #artagents

Just half the month left exhibiting at The Mill Arts Centre! Go and see! Xx @themillartscentre @banbury #fairytaleartwork #artforthehome #library #illustrator #artagent #fairytaleillustration

Framed #gicleeprint #butterflyartwork for sale @themillartscentre. These are inspired by #hanschristianandersen 's stories, some with written extracts of The Butterfly, and great for brightening up your rooms!

Tag your friends who would be interested! Xx🎨 Lots of #fairytaleart and #folkloreart in exhibition @themillartscentre in #banbury! Adults and children have equally had fun so far, discussing the stories and artwork. Please go along and enjoy it! It's the largest space I've ever had to fill! There are originals and prints on offer and display. The exhibition lasts until June 30th. Please tag a friend who you think would love this! Xx #banburycross #storyartist #storytelling #themillartscentre #whatsoninbanbury #sarahmilesartstudio #artexhibitions #artuk #ilovefairytales #fairytaleartist #instaartist #artforsale #artforlibraries #artforschools #artforhome #lore #fantasyartwork #fairytaleartwork

Do you know the story of Apollo and Clytie? Clytie, the #waternymph started playing out during the day. When she did this, she saw Apollo the #sungod flying the sun across the sky with his four horses on his chariot. When Apollo spotted Clytie watching, he waved to her. Clytie's heart skipped a beat and she immediately fell in love with him. Clytie stayed out all night, waiting for the Sun God to return, and at last he did. On the second day she waved, following the sparkling sun and Apollo with her gaze across the sky. However, Apollo did not return her wave. Clytie was of course disappointed, but she loved Apollo. She loved watching him work, pulling the ☀ with him. She stayed out again, waiting for the moment Apollo would pull the sun across the sky. Eventually Apollo returned with the heavy hot sun. Clytie hoped he would return her wave (and her love) but the Sun God and his horses just thundered across the sky. For 9 days Clytie stayed in the water garden, watching Apollo with her head up and her eyes fixed to the movement of the sun. She was wasting away. On the 9th day however, something happened. You can decide if it was worse than wasting away or a kindness. On the 9th day, Apollo spotted the water nymph fixed to her usual spot in the garden staring up at him, wasting away to a frail, slip of a girl. He had quickly become bored and irritated of her watching him work all day, and also realised she was going to die if she carried this on. He lent over his chariot, pointed down to her, and turned her into a sunflower. This is why 🌻 's heads stare up at the sun and follow it. They all come from Clytie, and all love watching Apollo pull that heavy, radiant sun each day across the sky. My painting depicts the moment Clytie begins to turn into a sunflower. Let me know what you think, and of the story! Xx

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