Lesley Smitheringale Fine Art

Welcome

A very warm welcome and whatever brought you here, I hope you enjoy this site which contains a regular freshly updated, inspirational mix of my interests in art, photography, nature and computer software & technology. You can browse my blog, peek at my photographic products, commission me to do a pet portrait, tweet with me on Twitter, order at my online store or ogle my other arty shops such as Redbubble, Zazzle and Etsy.  If you wish to stay updated with all of my ongoing projects, new products, featured artists, recommendations and lots more, please subscribe to my Newsletter on the sidebar, which is packed full of goodies and delivered to you by a chimpanzee!

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NEWS FROM THE STUDIO - May 2009

I have been thinking about doing something like this for a long time and realise that the job is bigger than just little old me!  I live in Queensland for instance and am not exposed to the wildlife in other Australian States. I have created a gorgeous free site using the Wetpaint Community platform and anyone can join who would like to contribute in creating a wealth of educational resources about Australian Wildlife and Wild Plants.

My aim is to provide an educational site for artists, writers, researchers, nature lovers, school children, students etc to be able to find information, resources and help in identifying all of our beloved Australian critters. I have so many photographs  just waiting to be added and I hope that you do too and that you would be willing to share them with the world!  Even if you can’t identify what they are but they are good quality, members would love you to share them and we can help you identify the species. This is very much a community site where everyone has the power to create, tweak, modify, correct, add to, help, discuss and so on. It will, however, be moderated just to keeps things ‘fair’.

Pop over to Australian Wildlife Educational Site now and explore. Please support my vision by becoming a member for free and contributing in whatever way you can, no matter how small and there will never be any pressure on you from anyone to contribute and no nagging e-mails.  After all, this site is about a greater cause than our own egos but rather a like-minded group of people who are passionate about their love for Australian nature. Having said that though, you get your own page as well where you may choose to promote yourself and your work.  What have you got to lose?

WAYS TO PURCHASE MY WORK

To visit my online shop please click  here

• 5″ x 7″  prints (mounts to 8″ x 10″) and 8″ x 10″ prints (mounts to 11″ x 14″) These come framed in a bevelled mat of either black or white, foam board backing then slipped into a clear plastic sleeve and posted in a padded bag straight to your door - just ready to be popped into your favourite frame.  All prints are personally signed and dated by myself.

print framed in black mat board and the foam board and plastic sleeve

• Acrylic  Keyrings (4.5 cm X 5.5cm) with a different photograph on each side which are slipped into a clear plastic sleeve and posted in a padded bag

front and back of keyrings

• Acrylic Fridge Magnets (6.5cm x 6.5cm) with a photograph on one side, slipped into a clear plastic sleeve and posted in a padded bag.

front and back of fridge magnet

• Cards (11.4 cm x 16.2 cm) Blank Inside with envelope and slipped inside a clear plastic sleeve.  Printed on a Durst Theta, bonded to a high quality 200 gsm card, creased & packed with an envelope ready to write on, give away, frame or just admire.  The card is C6 folded or C5 when laid flat. [The cards in my website shop are the same ones on RedBubble]

For larger works including framed prints, canvas prints, laminated prints, mounted prints, posters,  and merchandise you can purchase these on RedBubble or Zazzle.

LAMINATING

T-SHIRTS

POSTERS

Posters are available in three sizes, with a maximum print area of A2, A1 or A0. They are printed with full bleed and trimmed to the artwork goes all the way to the edge. Posters are printed on durable 180 gsm stock and they are water-proof.

“Snatch “n” Grab in watercolours and “Dandelion Pond Abstract”

MUGS

Mug and drinkware products offer vibrant colours for your photos, designs and text on the best quality materials anywhere. Choose from nearly 30 options. Microwave and Dishwasher safe.