Liza moves on

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:24:00 +0000

Unfortunately this is my last post on this blog which I have been hosting for more than 10 years now.
The new EU privacy policy for data security forces me to close this blog and I am quite sad about it. Thanks to all my faithfull visitors - I always enjoyed your comments and would be thrilled to hear from you on other channels. You can still see some of my work on my new website lizahirst.art

Fineliner and coloured pencil on paper
40 x 40 cm

£800

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Landscape I

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:56:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

£600

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Less is More

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Tue, 15 May 2018 13:47:00 +0000

While being very realistic in my drawings (which I enjoy doing very much), I have lately been more and more interested in simplifying my oil paintings. The last few days I have actually concentrated solely on abstract sketches but I don't yet feel comfortable posting them. This one I did just after the last one I posted (In the Corner) and then forgot to post it as well. It's a step towards the abstract and I personally prefer it.

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

sold

In the Corner

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:56:00 +0000

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

£600

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Die Liebe einer Frau

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:24:00 +0000

Flavour, love and style - just a few of the wonderful things that enrich life...

Ink pen and colouring pencil on paper / stylo à encre et crayon de couleur sur papier / Tintenstift und Buntstift auf Papier

23 x 29 cm / 9" x 11,4"
£520

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Cherry Tomatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:09:00 +0000

I'm pleased that before enjoying these sweet tomatoes with a friend for lunch I managed to capture them on paper this morning.

Ink pen and coloured pencil on paper / stylo à encre et crayon de couleur sur papier / Tintenstift und Buntstift auf Papier

23 x 29 cm / 9" x 11,4"

sold

Two Palm Trees

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:45:00 +0000

Spring is letting us wait a long time this year. So when at last for at least one day the sun was shining I took advantage of it, sat outside and drew these summerly trees. Next days....rain again.

Ink pen and coloured pencil on paper / stylo à encre et crayon de couleur sur papier / Tintenstift und Buntstift auf Papier

23 x 40 cm / 10,6" x 15,7"

sold

Faded Tulips

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:18:00 +0000

I love tulips! Couldn't throw these out before I had examined them thoroughly by drawing them.

Ink pen and coloured pencil on paper / stylo à encre et crayon de couleur sur papier / Tintenstift und Buntstift auf Papier

27 x 40 cm / 10,6" x 15,7"

sold

Two T-shirts

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:22:00 +0000

It's been lightyears since I did anything with coloured pencils and I am glad I gave it a try again as this little drawing lent itself to it. It was so much fun! I've decided to do more drawing and colouring in the near future.

Ink pen and coloured pencil on paper / stylo à encre et crayon de couleur sur papier / Tintenstift und Buntstift auf Papier

20cm x 20cm / 7,9" x 7,9"
£400

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On the Horizon

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:52:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

sold

Sunset

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:58:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

sold

Alley

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:32:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

Spring is in the air! The grass looks greener and even some little yellow dandilions have popped up!
At last.

sold

Into the Village

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:15:00 +0000

oil on canvas - Öl auf Leinwand - huile sur toile
60 x 60 cm / 23,6 x 23,6"

This is a larger version of the last painting I posted. I have been struggling with it over the last week and was more than once on the verge of wiping it all out. This morning I attempted it one last time by trying out painting with a spatula instead of brushes for the first time ever. And voilà! it worked much better than before and was good fun, too.
I find it quite a bit more difficult to paint in a larger size after having concentrated mainly on the smaller daily paintings for many years - but I am enjoying the challenge!

£3600 plus s/h

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Sunny and Cold

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:40:00 +0000

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

Wonderful weather - lots of sun, freezing temperatures and beautiful bright colours!

£600

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Leaving Town

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:14:00 +0000

oil on canvas - Öl auf Leinwand - huile sur toile
60 x 60 cm / 23,6 x 23,6"

sold

Verteillac

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:56:00 +0000

oil on canvas - Öl auf Leinwand - huile sur toile
60 x 60 cm / 23,6 x 23,6"

Winterly colours with a little fresh green sprouting on the field...

sold

Little Castle

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:12:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
14 x 19cm / 5,5 x 7,5"

I discovered this little castle on a recent walk in fantastic weather.
I love how it is nestled among its outbuildings which seem to protect it.

£640

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Late Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:17:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

sold

Looking Far II

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:05:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 10 cm / 5,9" x 3,9"

I gave it another try - this time on a horizontal format and with slightly brighter colours.

sold

Looking Far

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:21:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

£600

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Solitaire

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:20:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

So hard to keep it loose.

£600

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Village in the Distance

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:51:00 +0000

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

I am enjoying painting the muted colours winter brings us.

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Down the Hill

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:52:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

sold

Village in Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:13:00 +0000

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

Sold

Bad Weather

noreply@blogger.com (Liza Hirst) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:00:00 +0000

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"

Looking at an old boring painting of mine which I was just about to cover with a new hopefully more interesting one, I suddenly saw potential in it and gave it another chance. A very satisfying experience. I am quite happy with the outcome - it is more dramatic now, more atmospheric.

£600

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Here's the original painting before I reworked it: