Ceramic bust

by Sarah Jane Colleran // May 7, 2016 // No Comments

The process of making a ceramic head sculpture. Beginning with a solid lump of clay, I marked indents where I wanted the features to go and then added balls of clay for the eyes as a refined the features more.... Continue reading →

DIY Paintbrush Holder

by Sarah Jane Colleran // September 10, 2014 // No Comments

DIY Paintbrush Holder I’m on an Art storage binge. Here is the first of a series of posts on DIY art and craft storage. This is a very simple paint brush holder to make. All you need is scrap wood... Continue reading →

Life lately

by Sarah Jane Colleran // November 28, 2013 // No Comments

Instagram life lately I love Instagram. The visual diary of it really appeals to me as well as its ease of use. It's a simple way to get a glimpse into people's lives – unphotoshopped and full of the clutter... Continue reading →

Instagram Inspiration

by Sarah Jane Colleran // February 4, 2013 // 1 Comment

Inspirational Instagram users to follow Here a some brilliant people to follow on instagram. My feed is a wonderful hodgepodge of artists, photographers, bakers and stylists and all the different and beautiful ways people see their world. Humanitarian Instagram Heartbreaking... Continue reading →

Sculpture In Context 2012

by Sarah Jane Colleran // September 27, 2012 // No Comments

Even through torrential rain The Botanic Gardens in Dublin is still beautiful. The Victorian green houses and giant ferns are glorious in a faded decadence and the rambling gardens are restful, even if damp. The exhibition Sculpture in Context... Continue reading →

Etsy Love

by Sarah Jane Colleran // May 19, 2012 // No Comments

My etsy shop is beginning to fill up! I’m spending most of my time making treasuries! I love combining styles and colours and seeing other people’s examples. I found this brilliant tutorials from handmadeology about how to share treasuries on... Continue reading →

Hope Floats

by Sarah Jane Colleran // May 15, 2012 // No Comments

I’ve been experimenting with different painting styles recently. I love celtic design and the book of kells and I have always loved drawing in that style. I discovered what was probably obvious to everyone else, that the higher quality paints... Continue reading →

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