May's model was acquired in Longniddry, Scotland. I was astonished at the size of the shells I found there. The majority of the whelks (and scallops) that I found there were at least twice/three times the size of the largest ones that I find along the South Coast. I collected a few beautifully broken ones and one with the most stunning 'pashmina' of barnacles. I will save this one for later in the year, maybe an extra large version when I can work outside... #brokenbutstillbeautiful #whelk #seashell #shell #shelldrawing #drawing #pencil #drawingisimportant #pencildrawing #drawdrawdraw #drawsomemore #shellcollection #broken #brokenandbeautiful #march #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #posed #sculptural #shells #shellseries #beachfinds #collection #frommytable
This is the little selection of broken whelk shells that I gathered in Scotland. (for scale reference the dish is about 30cm diameter) I have never seen so many washed up on any shore before - almost carpet-like whelk and scallops, mussels and razorshells. The larger sizes were also surprising. The second photograph shows the Scottish one on the left and a south coast English one on the right. #whelks #broken #shells #seashells #collection #shellcollection #beachfinds #brokenbutbeautiful #brokenbutstillbeautiful #scale #natureinspiration #seaworn #washedup #onmytable #naturetable #souvenir #drawinginspiration #naturalsculpture #natureisanartist #naturalforms #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #fromtheshore #fromthestrandline
Colour, texture, tone and shape. A selection of what is inspiring me at the moment. I could make grids like these all day..... As you can see I am still procrastinating 😉 #inspo #inspiration #sandripples #ripples #beachfinds #mussels #shells #seashells #sunlightandshadows #waves #blue #blueandcream #cream #aqua #indigo #naturefinds #inspiringnature #inspirationeverywhere #sunnyday #colour #color #texture #tone #shape #colourpalette #colorpalette #naturalpalette #naturepalette #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk
The pebble project is continuing and evolving in the background. I disappeared down a rabbit hole recently with it and tried something very new to me which I need to think about and evaluate. I'm at that stage where I feel too close to it and don't know if its totally working or needs completely abandoning as it is outside my comfort zone. Either way it feels good to stretch myself. I have put it away and will revisit in a month or two I think. In the meantime after all of that enigmatic waffle here is a digital sketch of collage meanderings... #collage #digitalcollage #sketchbookcollage #meandering #blue #waves #ripples #pebbles #pebble #stonestack #pebblestack #hagstone #seawitch #talisman #windandwaves #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #coastalsketch #beachdreaming #linesandtextures #blueandcream #stack #drift #layer #layers
'Each line is now the actual experience with it's own innate history. It does not illustrate. It is the sensation of its own realisation.' Cy Twombly I'm reminded of this quote looking at the lines in these pebbles showing their innate history. #pebbles #line #form #beachpebbles #inspiringnature #natureinspired #fromtheshore #geologyrocks #geology #beachfinds #waves #naturemade #cytwombly #naturedrawing #naturesdrawing #muted #weathered #seaworn #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #onmytable #naturedrawn
Beautiful blues found at Crosby Beach on our break this Easter. I think the seaglass was once upon a time privacy glass and now worn by the sea into a beautiful frosting. The chunk of tile makes me think of the sea on a Greek island holiday. Bits of blue plastic that I kept out of the rubbish bag and some kind of washer (?) quite big with a beautiful weathered patina. My kind of holiday souvenirs... #souvenir #keepsakes #beautifulblues #blue #aqua #turquoise #teal #patina #weathered #seaworn #washedup #gathered #collect #collection #seaglass #beachpottery #colour #colourlover #colorlover #colourcollection #beachfinds #paletteinpo #paletteinspiration #onemanstrashisanothermanstreasure #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk
It has been a while since I sorted through some of my collections and they may have gotten a teensy weensy bit out of control.... I spent a lovely afternoon looking through and putting aside some of my beach treasure to return. These are some of the keepers (for the time being). #beachtreasure #naturalinspiration #natureinspiration #inspiringnature #colour #texture #form #mussels #musselshells #shells #seashells #collection #curated #curatedcollection #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #indigo #musselblue #beachvibes #salty #sandeverywhere #fromthebeach #coastalinspiration #naturetable #artinspiration
It was lovely yesterday 😂 Happy bank holiday! #mist #mistysea #seamist #palegreensea #bournemouth #southbourne #bournemouthbeach #watchingthetide #inspiringplaces #wavewatching #waitingfortherain #colourfulgrey #muted #mutedpalette #moodcollectors #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk
A stormy sketchbook page inspired by recent days....something was brewing but it has passed by and left blue skies behind. I am going to make the most of it. Best wishes for a lovely weekend. #storm #stormysky #somethingsbrewing #sketchbookpage #sketch #sketchbook #acrylicsketch #stormoverthesea #stormcloud #stormclouds #darkskies #darksky #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #thenthesuncameout #itstheweekend #inmysketchbook #acrylic #acrylicpainting #acrylicsketching
The storm seemed to miss us here in Bournemouth - though maybe I slept through it.... we did get some more rain though. I had been dreaming of some exciting waves like these. I count waves rather than sheep.... #waves #breakingwaves #sobo #bournemouth #beachy #beachlife #coastallife #dreamingofwaves #splash #dorsetcoast #bytheseaside #ohidoliketobebesidetheseaside #whitewater #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #blackandwhite #shadesofgray #grey #fromtheshore #beachinspo #inspo #inspiringnature #inspiredbythesea
Playing....a drypoint misprint with added sketch and digital background. More rain is on the way with the possibility of thunderstorms. It does feel quite still and there were some amazing clouds building up when Lu and I went for our walk. I love a storm providing no one is struck and everyone is safe. Fingers crossed for a light show tonight. #storm #morerain #rainrainrain #sketch #drypoint #sketchbook #blackandwhite #stormovertheocean #mixedmedia #pencil #playingwithideas #sketchplay #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #shadesofgrey #hagstone #seawitch #pebble #throughthehagstone #bassrock #markmaking #makingmarks #drawingisimportant #draw #thinkingthroughmaking #thinkingthroughdoing #sketchingideas
There is up to 40% off at RedBubble at the moment (framed prints 20%). There is so much talent on this site, take a peek - treat yourself 😘 #gulls #redbubble #redbubbleartist #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #redbubbleart #coastalaccessories #coastalhomeaccessories #coastalprints #coastalframedprints #nantucket #newengland #hamptons #cornwall #dorset #seahorsedesign #blueandwhite #blue #freshcoastal #fresh #beachhouse #seasideinteriors #coastalhome #coastalgrandmother #coast #coastaldecor
Ends tomorrow - 40% off the Shell Collection at Folksy. Link in the linktree in my bio. #shesellsseashells #watercolour #watercolourpainting #painting #paintingssale #salepaintings #shells #shellpainting #seashells #shellcollector #collection #paintingcollection #shellcollection #watercolor #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gallerywall #watercolorseries #beachhouse #coastalinteriors #nantucket #hamptons #southcoast #coastalhome #coastalhomedecor #folksy #folksyart #salefolksy #folksysouthwest
5 days left of the special offer on the Shell Collection in my Folksy Store. They are ready to wash up on your shore with the next tide. Link in the Linktree in my bio. #shesellsseashells #watercolour #watercolourpainting #painting #paintingssale #salepaintings #shells #shellpainting #seashells #shellcollector #collection #paintingcollection #shellcollection #watercolor #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gallerywall #watercolorseries #beachhouse #coastalinteriors #nantucket #hamptons #southcoast #coastalhome #coastalhomedecor #folksy #folksyart #salefolksy #folksysouthwest
April's model opted for a reclining pose to show off the voluptuous curves and well formed columella. The opposing curvatures of the form was a challenge with this one and I took a little liberty in strengthening the darkness of the shadows. As this shell seemed to be channelling a 40's movie starlet I figured it was all about the lighting. #brokenbutstillbeautiful #whelk #seashell #shell #shelldrawing #drawing #pencil #drawingisimportant #pencildrawing #drawdrawdraw #drawsomemore #shellcollection #broken #brokenandbeautiful #march #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #posed #sculptural #shells #shellseries #beachfinds #collection #frommytable
Adding a few drypoints and etchings into my Etsy store today and thinking it has been a long time since I had a wonder down at Knoll Beach. I miss seeing Old Harry. #drypoint #etching, #prints, #printmaking, #printsforsale #knollbeach #bournemouthbay #isleofwight #beach #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsyartist #originalprint #blackandwhite #monochrome #shadesofgrey #beachwalk #dorset #jurassiccoast #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #drawing #drawingisimportant #seascape #stormprint #coast #coastalart #miniprint #britishsummer
The upside to the changeable and rainy weather we have had this spring is that there has been lots of inspiration in the sky. These are some little thumbnails from my sketchbook (approx 3x3cm - I did say they were small 😉) I have drawn out some grids on sketchbook pages especially to record these little notes - super quick and sketchy. They never really take more than a minute but are fun to do and are nice little brain breaks when you have boring old admin to do. The way the weather is going I might be adding to my Heavy Weather series soon... #thumbnails #thumbnailsketching #sketching #sketch #brainbreak #weatherwatching #rainrainrain #rainydays #cloudwatching #sketchbookpage #sketchbook #skywatching #penandink #penandinksketch #minisketch #grid #gridsketch #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #seaandsky #stormatsea #rainstorm #raincloud #sketcher #draw #drawing #drawingisimportant #drawdrawdraw
Spring is slow in coming and I am dreaming of warmer, sunny, summer days. These little treasures have been collected over the years from beaches visited or observed in aquariums and as museum specimens. They look lovely as collections or on their own - maybe as a gallery wall with your own collected treasures. I am offering them with 40% off the usual retail price until the end of April - P&P depends on how far they have to travel to your part of the world. In the past many have crossed oceans to find new homes sometimes on the coast and some further inland. It is always fun for me to see where they will wash up next. #shesellsseashells #watercolour #watercolourpainting #painting #paintingssale #salepaintings #shells #shellpainting #seashells #shellcollector #collection #paintingcollection #shellcollection #watercolor #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gallerywall #watercolorseries #beachhouse #coastalinteriors #nantucket #hamptons #southcoast #coastalhome #coastalhomedecor #folksy #folksyart #salefolksy #folksysouthwest
I'm having a little sale of original watercolours from my Shell Collection over on Folksy. The paintings are A5 and A4-ish on Khadi handmade paper and will be 40% off the original price until the end of the month. Link in the linktree in my bio. #watercolour #watercolor #watercolourshells #shellpainting #shellart #salepaintings #salewatercolours #folksy #folksysale #folksyart #feelingfolksy #folksyfriday #shells #shellcollection #seashells #coastalart #coastalhome #beachhouse #beachhousedecor #seasidestyle #seasideart #shopsmall #shopindie #indieart #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #artsale #dorsetartist #shesellsseashells #shesellsseashellsbytheseashore
More collage works, small in scale, going into my Etsy shop. I made these from bits of paintings and misprints that that I couldn't bare to throw away because I loved the colours and textures. These compositions are interpretations of sketches made at various beaches over the years. I am often struck by all the lines I see at the beach. In Bournemouth we have the verticals of the groynes and the horizontals of the waves and horizons which give ready made compositions. Link to my Etsy store in the linktree in my bio. #collage #miniart #miniatures #coastal #bournemouth #southbourne #sobo #sailingart #beach #moonart #shopsmall #shopindie #indieart #directfromtheartist #etsy #etsyart #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #texture #colour #aqua #indigo #dorsetart #smallscaleart #collagecollection #collagecreations #bytheshore #coastalcollage #coast
I have finally got around to reopening my Etsy Store today. I have some of the pebbles series listed and a few other small scale collages for sale. More will be added in the coming days. The link to my store is in my linktree in my bio. Unfortunately I am still unable to post to the E.U. due to the silly restrictions that have come into force as a result of Brexit. Apologies for this, I can only hope that somewhen in the future common sense will prevail and I will be able to once again. #etsy #etsystore #etsyseller #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #seaworn #foundbytheshore #fromtheshoreline #shoreline #washedup #seasidestudiosuk #lisalequelenec #erosion #coastalerosion #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #goingwiththeflow #workforsale #artforsale #supportsmall #supportsmalluk
Colours collected at Crosby - Liverpool I've been on a road trip that that took me to York, Whitby, North Berwick, Edinburgh and Liverpool. A packed ten days and so much has been seen and inspiration gathered. I loved Crosby - lots of bits of old tile and sea glass ready to inspire new palettes and textures. #seaglass #tilefragments #fragments #beachjunk #gathered #leftbythetide #beachtreasure #collections #collection #collecting #seapottery #palette #palettes #paletteinspo #paletteinspiration #flatlay #colourinspo #colorinspo #inspiration #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #colours #colors #texture #souvenir #gathering #onmytable
Spring greens, seaside style. A chambered nautilus in seaglass greens, available in my Redbubble store. Spirals, shells and sea greens are amongst my favourite things. #redbubbleart #redbubbleartist #redbubble #chamberednautilus #nautilus #nautilusshell #shellart #spiral #spiralart #springgreen #seaglassgreen #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #prints #printsforsale #stationery #springhassprung #favouritethings #spiralprint #spiralpainting #sacredspiral #seawitch #seaglass #paletteinspiration
Still waiting for a bit more green and a bit less rain and mud 🙄 I see spring coming....but how wet has the last few months been? #springgreen #rainraingoaway #rainrainrain #green #greenwave #collage #greencollage #inspo #inspiration #details #colourgrid #colourinspo #colorinspo #colourlover #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #pebbles #beachfinds #seaweed #seaworn #chamberednautilus #hagstone #wave #waves #lichen #greeninspiration #greeninspo #flatlay #gottabegreen
Having a tidy of my table and playing with some pebbles shapes....I can't resist a spiral. The wrinkly background texture is old newsprint used to dry prints. Doesn't it look like perfect sand ripples? Digital sketching and overlaying for ideas.... #digitalsketchbook #flatlay #pebbles #spirals #ripples #inspo #tidytime #searchingforinspiration #neutralpalette #neutrals #texturesandtones #pebblespiral #deskdebris #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #snippets #digitalcollage #digitalcollageart #playingwithideas #inspirationinunusualplaces #inspirationeverywhere
Messages in the sand left by tide and wind. #sandripples #sanddrawing #naturesinfluence #naturedrawing #drawnbythewind #drawnbythetide #drawing #founddrawing #drawinginspiration #drawnbynature #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #sand #inspirationinunusualplaces #naturesinspiration #inspo #naturecreated #drawinginspo #inspo #inspiringnature #sandtexture #seacalligraphy
Drawing sunshine.... a drawing following the sun. #drawingsunshine #drawing #chasingthelight #drawingmatters #drawingisimportant #drawdrawdraw #lightdrawing #refraction #reflection #observationdrawing #observation #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #inspirationinunusualplaces #inspiration #inspiringlight #lightstudy #followingthesun #sketchingsunlight #onmydesk #onmydesktoday #drawingtable
Colours, shapes and textures..... #colourcombos #colour #texture #texturesandtones #pebbles #hagstone #beachpebbles #naturetable #naturespalette #inspiringnature #inspiration #gatheredbytheshore #gathered #frommypocket #beachfinds #beachpalette #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #bluepebble #holeystone #coastalinspiration
So a couple or three weeks ago I created a new design and uploaded it into my Spoonflower shop not realising that they were about to launch an option to print metallic wallpaper. I am absolutely loving how it looks on both the silver and gold options. It isn't very often I would think about designing anything this graphic or geometric so I am glad that I did as I think it suits these new options. It is interesting to see how it will look on my other designs. Which do you prefer gold or silver? #spoonflower #wallpaper #geometric #funky #retro #gold #metallicgold #silver #metallicsilver #60sprint #spoonflowermetallicwallpaper #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #spoonflowerhome #spoonflowerdesigner #repeatpattern #surfacepattern #statementwallpaper #gridpattern #retroinspired #retroinspiredinteriors
Hopefully I have set this up correctly and the long format will work...fingers crossed. All three images will be available individually in the next couple of weeks. #pebbles #ripples #mixedmedia #collage #monoprint #neutral #paleandinteresting #coastalneutral #coastalart #windandwater #flowingtothesea #shoreline #onthesand #washedup #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #naturalpalette #limitedpalette #gameoftones #whisperedbeauty #inspiredbynature #beachcomber #treasuresfromthesea #curatednature #simplethings #simpleandstill #seekingsimplicity #minimalmood #modernminimalism
Print three in the series.... I will try a post with all three together, I like the way they speak with each other. #pebbles #ripples #mixedmedia #collage #monoprint #neutral #paleandinteresting #coastalneutral #coastalart #windandwater #flowingtothesea #shoreline #onthesand #washedup #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #naturalpalette #limitedpalette #gameoftones #whisperedbeauty #inspiredbynature #beachcomber #treasuresfromthesea #curatednature #simplethings #simpleandstill #seekingsimplicity #minimalmood #modernminimalism
Print no.2 on lokta paper. You can see how the background that the image is taken on influences the final result in the second photo. Details are lost slightly having a darker backing paper behind the lokta. I think if I was to frame these I would use a white or cream backing to the lokta paper and a dark neutral mount with a pale frame. Usually I would frame with both pale mount and frame but the image would get lost in this case. I am very drawn to pale paintings and prints at the moment. Working in shades of whispered colour is a really big challenge. #pebbles #ripples #mixedmedia #collage #monoprint #neutral #paleandinteresting #coastalneutral #coastalart #windandwater #flowingtothesea #shoreline #onthesand #washedup #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #naturalpalette #limitedpalette #gameoftones #whisperedbeauty #inspiredbynature #beachcomber #treasuresfromthesea #curatednature #simplethings #simpleandstill #seekingsimplicity #minimalmood #modernminimalism
After getting so excited about the lokta paper that I had ordered for this project it proved more difficult to work on than anticipated. (I was trying to work too pale but printing and then over printing and the use of collage has resolved the issue.) They will be available after Easter in what will be my newly reopened Etsy store. #pebbles #ripples #mixedmedia #collage #monoprint #neutral #paleandinteresting #coastalneutral #coastalart #windandwater #flowingtothesea #shoreline #onthesand #washedup #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #naturalpalette #limitedpalette #gameoftones #whisperedbeauty #inspiredbynature #beachcomber #treasuresfromthesea #curatednature #simplethings #simpleandstill #seekingsimplicity #minimalmood #modernminimalism
It's the last day for 40% off at RedBubble. #patchwork #patchworkpatterns #redbubble #redbubblesale #redbubbleartist #seahorse #seaurchin #starfish #nautilus #chamberednautilus #coastalhome #homeaccessories #repeatpattern #accessories #neutral #taupe #coastalcream #coastalcollection #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gridpattern #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowershop #neutralhome #neutraldecor #coastalhomedecor
A new patchwork design to co-ordinate with my Coastal Collection and 40% off on all items in my RedBubble store - ends soon. This design is also in my Spoonflower store should you want to purchase fabric or wallpaper. All links as always in my linktr.ee in my bio. #patchwork #patchworkpatterns #redbubble #redbubblesale #redbubbleartist #seahorse #seaurchin #starfish #nautilus #chamberednautilus #coastalhome #homeaccessories #repeatpattern #accessories #alltheblues #coastalblues #coastalcollection #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gridpattern #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowerwallpaper #spoonflowershop #pastelblue #neutralhome #neutraldecor #coastalhomedecor
I have a little set of four of these print and mixed media. I've added a slither of a photo from a few years ago next to them to show some of the colour inspiration, though I'm not sure which came first the colours in the prints then the memory or vice versa. It was such a special evening, so warm in temperature and colours that the memory is still strong. Now the evenings are getting lighter I am impatient for a little more warmth. #mixedmedia #collage #print #pebbles #inky #indigo #denim #blue #coastalprints #coast #ocean #sea #printmaking #print #lino #linoprint #blockprint #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #texture #returningtothesea #underwater #summerevening # moonlight #submerged #submerge
Descend I monoprint and mixed media 9.5x15cm The first in a mini set of monoprints inspired by the little snippet of digitally edited photograph on the right. There is something mesmerising about watching pebbles rolling at the edge of the shore and starting their journey back to the sea. As you can see I seem to have returned to my usual inky blues though this time they are a little warmer in temperature. #monoprint #monoprinting #mixedmedia #pebbles #descend #inky #indigo #denim #blue #coastalprints #coast #ocean #sea #printmaking #print #lino #linoprint #blockprint #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #texture #returningtothesea #underwater #submerged #submerge
It is getting a little inky around here with a few experiments. The sun is just making an appearance and I can hear Luna (dog) snoring in her bed - happy days... #ink #inky #linoprint #monoprint #print #printexperiments #printing #printday #indigo #white #blue #pebbles #textures #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #whilstthesunshines #newseries #submerged #gettingmessy #printtexture #inktextures
How could I ever tire of the sea and the gifts she leaves behind? #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #erosion #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #hagstone #windandwater #tidaltextures #sandripples #tidelines #drawnbythetide
The collection is starting to build, they are starting to talk to each other, flow into each other. I can see more connections and feel like I know where the next steps should take me. A4ish print mixed media collage. #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #hagstone #windandwater #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #erosion #coastalerosion #coastal
For International Women's Day, a few of the female artists who have influenced and informed my work over the years; Maggi Hambling Barbera Hepworth Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Georgia O'Keeffe Therese Oulton Agnes Marten Jenny Saville Maria Helena Vieira da Silva Tove Jansson and so many more names but my brain has gone blank. Not forgetting, of course, all the wonderful ladies whose work is shared here on Instagram 👏👏👏 #internationalwomensday #womenartists #femaleartists #female #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #erosion #coastalerosion #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #hagstone #windandwater
Shell drawing for March - another sculptural specimen. #brokenbutstillbeautiful #whelk #seashell #shell #shelldrawing #drawing #pencil #drawingisimportant #pencildrawing #drawdrawdraw #drawsomemore #shellcollection #broken #brokenandbeautiful #march #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #posed #sculptural #shells #shellseries #beachfinds #collection #frommytable
A different kind of moving water. The reflections and colours on the weir, River Stour, caught my eye. #rushingwater #weir, #riverstour #blueandgold #reflections #messingaboutontheriver #water #river #movingwater #dorset #blue #gold #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #morningwalk #caughtmyeye #inspiration #inspirationeverywhere #colourinspiration #colourinspo #colour #color #colourlovers #catchingthelight #inthesun #sunnyday #inspiringlight
Salty dry sand blown by the wind and catching on the ripples made by sea. It's not as dramatic a picture of erosion as some of the video footage captured recently and shown on the news of crumbling cliffs along the Dorset Coast, (some of which have been really quite frightening). I find it inspiring (not the word I am searching for...fascinating...captivating maybe?) in its gentle persistence. #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #erosion #coastalerosion #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone #windandwater #dorsetcoast #dorsetcoastalerosion
'What matters is the gathering, the pockets filled with remnants of a day evaporated.' - @ninabagley from one of my favourite poems. mixed media collage A4ish. #mixedmedia #collage #pebbles #gathering #whatmatters #watersedge #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone
A new collection, Delicate Waves, now available as fabric and wallpaper in my Spoonflower store. I have made this pattern in a number of colours. As well as my favourite blues there are neutrals and pinks that co-ordinate with other collections. Home accessories, stationery and clothing in this design can be found in my RedBubble store. Links are in the linktr.ee in my bio. Do you have a favourite colour combination? #delicatewaves #seigaiha #wavepattern #scalepattern #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowerwallpaper #redbubble #redbubbleartist #redbubblestore #pastels #coordinating #homeaccessories #stationery #accessories #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #alltheblues #coastalcollection #blue #aqua #neutral #navy #variations #colourcombinations
So much inspiration in this photograph...the colours and textures especially. I'm not sure what people think when they see me taking pictures of soggy sand but I am quite happy in my world 😊 This photograph could be the route of a lifetimes work there is so much that appeals to me. #soggysand #watersedge #flowingtothesea #seaedge #edge #edges #sandripples #artinspiration #inspiration #mixedmedia #printandmixedmedia #collage #coast #coastal #coastalart #sea #oceansedge #aqua #seaglassgreen #inmyownlittleworld #newseries #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #reflections #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween
I have always been drawn to green stones, probably because they are rare here, and have some lovely green serpentine from Cornwall. The very pale textured pebble in the photo I am at a loss as to what it is but would love to know. The mintyness is lovely. Hag stones made by piddocks are a bit more unusual here too, I normally find them made by tidal erosion. The perfect circles put me in mind of Barbera Hepworth's sculptures and one of my favourite quotes from her: 'Many people select a stone or pebble to carry for the day, the weight and form and texture felt in our hands relates to the past and gives us a sense of universal force. The beautifully shaped stone washed up by the sea is a symbol of continuity a silent image of our desire for survival, peace and serenity.' Peace and serenity to all. #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #watersedge #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone #barbarahepworth
A5ish print, collage and mixed media. I thought I would include some photographs that capture some very specific memories that have inspired this piece. Do you like seeing the inspiration or does it feel intrusive? It's another experiment of sorts. #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #sandripples #inspiringnature #seaandsand #seaworn #lowtide #sage #coast #coastal #memories #coastalmemories #sandytoes #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #glinting #scintillating #balance #balanced #stonestacking #beachy #coastalart #beachart #pebbleart
Obsessing over the lines and marks that water makes as it returns down the beach to the sea. Trying to find the balance with how minimal I can be and how much is too much. Always hard to decide when the point of overworking a piece is, but it feels harder with this series somehow. A4ish collage and mixed media. #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #watersedge #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone
One of the first patterns that I made for RedBubble came about because of a watercolour study of a pebble that I had painted. I loved the marks and tonal variation of this sea worn rock. The graphic qualities of the marks suggested a simple swirling pin wheel. The printing test pieces I have been making the last few print sessions are suggesting repeat patterns again. So many ideas and so little time... Across all designs and formats (patterns and images - pictures, stationery, accessories, clothing and homeware) this week in my RedBubble shop there is a discount of 25%. Treat yourself to something and chase these last days of Winter away. #pebbles #repeatpatterns #graphic #redbubble #redbubbleartist #redbubbleshop #redbubblesale #blackandwhite #artprocess #process #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #pebble #pebbleart #pebblepattern #seaworn #weathered #shopsmall #shopindie #tonal #staycurious #pinwheel #inspiredbynature #patternsinnature #natureinspired
Two collages today - they feel like a pair. I have been wrestling with how I want to move forward in my thinking with this project. I am enjoying the warmer, neutral palette which was my initial aim but the recent prints that I have done might be a bit too neutral and too close in tone. More thoughts and experiments are needed .... of course it might be first day back after a weeks half term break that is throwing me off. I find it hard to get back into the groove sometimes. #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #neutral #neutralstyle #neutralpalette #washedup #leftbythetide #ontheshore #coastalart #coastalartist #windandwater #erosion #seaworn #windworn #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #hagstone #beachpebbles #layers #papercollage #liminal #liminalspaces #flow #positivenegativespace
Shape, colour, textures - exploring pebbles from my collections. It is hard not to be inspired by their infinite variety. #pebbles #shape #colour #color #texture #naturetable #flatlay #collection #pebble #inspiration #smallthings #colourcollection #composition #found #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #beachpebbles #hagstone #piddockholes #naturepalette #seaworn
no.2 collage and mixed media 20x30cm approx. (As yet untitled) #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #watersedge #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone
The first in a series, collage and mixed media 20x30cm approx. (As yet untitled) I still have more questions than answers...it feels good. #collage #mixedmedia #pebbles #watersedge #coastal #coast #flow #ebbandflow #liminal #liminalspace #border #edges #edge #thespacebetween #washedup #leftbehind #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newwork #newseries #goingwiththeflow #drawing #line #shape #hagstone
February's broken but still beautiful drawing - A4ish. This broken whelk has been on my desk for a long time and I use it often in the flatlays for my work. I love the elegant shape that reminds me of ballerina legs. Whilst I was setting myself up it was very dark and dreary so I used a strong lamp which added the dramatic shadows. (the photographs were taken during the day believe it or not) #brokenbutstillbeautiful #whelk #seashell #shell #shelldrawing #drawing #pencil #drawingisimportant #pencildrawing #drawdrawdraw #drawsomemore #shellcollection #broken #shadows #brokenandbeautiful #february #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #posed #reclining #shells #shellseries #beachfinds #collection #frommytable
Rain, rain go away!!! Some old bits and pieces - slightly more colourful than the drab grey outside today. It is such a wet one. #watercolour #watercoloursketch #watercolor #colourfulgrey #rain #rainrainrain #greysky #greyskies #greywatercolour #watercoloursky #skylovers #cloudlovers #lookingup #overthesea #bigsky #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #bruisedsky #february #sketch #frommysketchbook #dulldays #greyisbeautiful
I took these two photos the same day as yesterdays post but this time it was through the lens of my sunglasses. A bit more dramatic with the rich colours. I'm not sure why I stopped but I used to do this a lot... #darkanddramatic #deeptones #copper #richtones #linesonthebeach #lines #sea #ocean #seaandsand #windandwave #sandripples #ripples #flow #flowing #neutral #reflections #tone #beachlines #beach #tide #reference #inspiration #gatheringmythoughts #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #undulating #rhythm #visualrhythm #minimal
Lines and rhythms made by tide and wind. Undulating lines feature so often in my work. A feature in my reference photos are dogs that have walked into the shot - sometimes Lu sometimes random doggos. I quite like the sense of scale they bring. #linesonthebeach #lines #sea #ocean #seaandsand #windandwave #sandripples #ripples #flow #flowing #neutral #reflections #tone #beachlines #beach #tide #reference #inspiration #gatheringmythoughts #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #undulating #rhythm #visualrhythm #minimal #neutral
Print, collage, acrylic ink and pencil on Lokta paper...about A6ish. Exploring shape, line and rhythm. There is something very calming about drawing flowing lines. I'm making connections in my mind with Japanese gravel gardens, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham drawings and ripples on still water. #pebbles #ripples #drawing #exploring #sketches, #artexperiments #experimental #gatheringmythoughts #neutral #warmpalette #neutralpalette #neutralshades #mixedmedia #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #newbeginnings #partoftheprocess #testpieces #testprint #flow #flowing #japandi #flowingwater #waterlines #grooves
Gathering thoughts and experiments to continue the pebble project. I bought some Lokta paper, it is a beautiful creamy colour - some with speckles. It is thin, strong and fibrous and one side is slightly smoother than the other. I haven't used Lokta in a long while so I did some tests. I tried the same experiments on both surfaces but the difference in results was negligible. Wetting the paper and tearing gives a lovely 'fluffy' edge (like most thin handmade papers) and it cuts well with knife and scissors - these are characteristics that I want to utilise in the coming works. #artexperiments #mixedmedia #ink #print #lokta #loktapaper #pebblesproject #stamping #sketchbook #sketchbookexperiments #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #gatheringthoughts #testpiece #testing #experiments #testprint #testprints
So many colours in my pebble collection, it's fun to lay them out in palettes for work. I love choosing colours this way playing the colours and textures against each other. It is an important part of the process for me when starting new series of work. #pebbles #pebblecollection #colour #color #palette #palettes #partoftheprocess #newbeginnings #afreshstart #onmytable #frommypocket #pebblecolours #hagstones #beachfinds #colourofmagic #colourlovers #colorlovers #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #beachpebbles #linesandcollours #linesandtextures #naturalstones
I stumbled across this little book that I made a few weeks ago whilst looking for something else in the plan chest. I like the simplicity of this series of work and want to revisit the themes in some way. I think I would like a warmer palette this time..... #pebbles #handmadebook #artbook #coast #coastal #coastalart #pebbleart #pebblebook #lostandfound #stonestacks #pebble #stones #frommypockets #pebblecollection #artistbook #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #aqua #grey #oldinspiringnew #lookingforinspiration #findinginspiration #collage #mixedmedia
Wintery, pale and interesting.....looking through old photos and searching for colours, textures and shapes. #colours #textures #shapes #inspo #insiration #colourinspo #colorinspo #grid #inspirationgrid #paleandinteresting #whiteshadeofpale #washedout #coastal #coastalcolours #coastalcolors #artinspo #faded #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #visualresearch #projectbeginnings #findingmymojo #shells #wintercolours #winterinspiration #newbeginnings #neutral
I have been looking back at some older work (around 2018 although it feels like much longer ago). Inspired by the pebbles and small rivulets of water that amble down to the sea. I'm gathering ideas, looking at references old and new. I need a project to get me through February a month that I always find difficult for it's cold snaps and dreary greyness. With the mist and darkness it feels like it has come early today. These two images are available as prints at RedBubble and Fine Art America - links in the linktree in my bio. #ebbandflow #mixedmedia #printmaking #printforsale #pebbles #pebbleart #shore #redbubble #redbubbleartist #fineartamerica #gathering #gatheringinspiration #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #chinecolle #blue #denim #flow #flowing #minimalistprints #japandi
Looking forward to delving into this Christmas gift this weekend. Isn't the cover gorgeous! I just had to pose it next to one of the bowls of stones that sits on my table with the wood grain echo. Did Santa bring you any good books? Happy weekend reading. #books #booksbooksbooks #booksandrocks #rocks #pebbles #pebblecollection #lapidarium #readingrocks #weekendreading #prettypebbles #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #onmytable #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #favouritepebbles #iloverocks #inspiration
A little baby mussel shell on a 10x10cm linen board. I think this size looks just as nice propped up on a shelf as framed. Available in my Folksy store, link in the linktree in my bio. #mussels #seashell #shell #shellcollection #beachfinds #acrylicpainting #minipainting #miniature #mini #miniart #shelfart #folksyshop #folksysouthwest #folksyseller #folksyart #washedup #shellcollector #coastalfinds #shesellsseashells #naturefinds #fromtheshore #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #worn #seaworn
Mussels, mussels and more mussels - all available in my RedBubble store. There is 25% off until Sunday sitewide. The link is in the linktree in my bio. #mussels #musselshell #shell #shells #shellcollector #ohidoliketobebesidetheseaside #redbubble #redbubbleartist #redbubbleshop #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #valentinesgift #valentinesideas #hearts #heart #myheartisatthebeach #oceanlovers #shelllovers #shellart #watercolour #watercolor
Mussels! I love 'em! The shapes, the colours, the textures. #mussels #seashells #shells #shellcollection #beachfinds #washedup #shellcollector #coastalfinds #shesellsseashells #hearts #naturefinds #fromtheshore #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #worn #seaworn
A few digital adjustments later to yesterday's scanned collage and here is Coastal Stripes a co-ordinating design for the Coastal Collections. Available with a 20% discount in my Spoonflower store until 21st January. (Also available in my RedBubble store.) Links in the linktree in my bio. #coastalstripes #spoonflower #stripes #surfacepattern #repeatpattern #coastalfabric #coastalwallpaper #homeaccessories #coastalhome #coastalhomeaccessories #redbubble #stripedfabric #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #pastel #coastalcollection #coast #nantucket #hamptons #blue #pastelblue #neutraldecor #navy #process #designprocess #artprocess #collection #homecollection
A snippet of a collage - scanned - flipped - mirrored - repeated..... #repeatpattern #stripes #striped #sketchbookplay #digitaldrawing #process #playingwiththeprocess #creativeprocess #processplay #coastalcolours #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #fabricpattern #surfacedesign #wornandweathered #ideadevelopment #developinganidea #creative #creativity #muted
Blue Monday? I love a bit of blue myself...how about you? #bluemonday #alltheblues #blueblueblue #blues #petaccessories #homeaccessories #accessories #printsforsale #prints #framedprints #lisalequelenec #seasidestudiosuk #repeatpatterns #sunnyblues #beattheblues #redbubble #redbubbleartist #society6 #society6artist #society6art