Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Feb 5, 2012, 4:02 pm
Way back last year, when the grass was still green, I "got together" (cyberly) with good friends and fellow artists Linda Shantz, Elizabeth McCrindle and we challenged ourselves to take a break from the old routine by drawing or painting an apple. This, ladies and gents, is how breaking my routine ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 30, 2012, 3:01 am
Untitled and extinct Graphitint sketch on paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Mummy's going to draw a Dino! Want to join in? Before the end of my next breath there was action over-load! Floury of footsteps, giggles, drawers slams, individual sketch pads found, pencils, pens, scissors an...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 27, 2012, 3:33 am
Coralina Pencil on Paper Sold Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Coralina, this big brown mare is known for her speed, her braveness, her very good carriage skills. Now Coralina is also known for her indoor presence. Her portrait was drawn in time for the festive season and, I am told, has...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 19, 2012, 11:18 am
Florestan I 1986 - 2012 A sad goodbye to one of the most amazing (cheecky but still amazing) sires ever was said a few days after New-Year a few weeks shy of his 26th birthday I first met Florestan I through working with and owning his offspring, this was back in the day when riding ruled my world....
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 16, 2012, 7:19 am
Hoppeditz Pencil on Paper Sold Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Erlander Pencil on Paper Sold Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Here's the first unveiling of my Christmas commissions. You have all been so mega patient and super understanding (thank you), the least I could d...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 5, 2012, 3:23 pm
Hello all!2012 is off, 5 days into its 366.At this end, the last 10 days have been filled to the brim with masses of family time, quality moments and bundles of cheer. Taking a rest has been brilliant and much needed. A serious battery recharge.As a result, I can't wait to get back to the drawing b...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Dec 19, 2011, 8:14 am
Merry Christmas#2 Sheona Hamilton-Grant. 2011 All rights reserved A great big "Happy Christmas and Merry Holidays" to everyone. Thank you all for visiting my blog and FaceBook page throughout the year and taking the time to leave your comments. Wishing everyone a great holiday season, and a fandabi...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Dec 13, 2011, 9:46 am
Do you have a few equine art fans on your list and still haven't found the perfect Christmas gift? How about an outstanding quality piece of artwork... Here are three outstanding artists whose work hangs beautifully in every home, have made many an animal lover's heart beat faster and make wonderful...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Dec 5, 2011, 3:02 am
Bonfire NightSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Wind, wind, whirl, whirl, mad, fun, mad, fun, STOP, BREATHE, wind, wind, whirl, whirl, mad, fun, mad, fun....Still alive and scribbling. Must admit to having been shut away deep in my cave creating all sorts of portraits. Sadly due to the top ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Nov 10, 2011, 2:30 am
To be honest, I never realised you could drown in pencil shavings and graphite... You can.It's happening at this very moment, here in the studio.Christmas commissions have been "on the go" for the last 6 weeks (most excellent news) and Christmas is roughly another 6 weeks away (not such excellent ne...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Nov 4, 2011, 10:52 am
That strange things can and may occur overnight in the studio, is a fact. Three days ago my blue tack took on a new shape and went all lost symbol on me. Giggling, I asked Jess for help. Lo and behold she pointed me in the right a direction, with a questionning look in her eyes. In her catty mind ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Oct 21, 2011, 3:39 am
It's going to hit.I know why, I know when and I believe I know how... My "one man band" is on high alert. When not marching left, right and center, it's organising ETA's and deployment lists.Gathering the mental troops ( involving meditative sounds, long deep breaths and "positive vibe" thinking) h...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Oct 13, 2011, 9:26 am
Beware this post contains only technical (yawn!) content Graphite art is made up of two very important physical elements: pencils and paper (unsurprisingly, the most commonly used support for drawing.)One thing you have to remember is the word important...Yes, the quality of the paper is paramount. ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Oct 6, 2011, 3:01 am
We don't get a chance to do many things and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Steve Jobs1955 - 2011
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Sep 25, 2011, 12:27 pm
Quality time takes on many facettes. New unforgetable encounters being one of them. I love birds,watch them from afar, respect them, and when it comes to swans actually the respect runs into fear...Needless to say that getting "up close and personal" with a beautiful bird of prey made my day. Sod's...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Sep 22, 2011, 3:26 pm
Agape TouchSoldPencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Mid-July, the news came that Agape Touch had been juried into the final 30 of the prestigious Inglis Equine Art Prize and was invited to go on tour in Australia until January next year!It was amazing and an honour to be in su...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Sep 12, 2011, 6:49 am
They pick up their brushes, pens, pencils, engage their imagination and create. No questions asked, no qualms, no deep soul searching... Good friend and fellow artist Kim Santini suggested trying journaling for my "Ladies" when the winter was at its deepest and coldest. It has been...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Sep 6, 2011, 5:26 pm
The madness was...mad! Summery but mad! Now? No more! Noise levels will stay raised and hectic schedules a firm reality, but, the actual, straight-up, pure out-of-the-bottle madness will dissolve, fast. My "Ladies" are back in school! Their magnetic, hypnotic, ex...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Aug 30, 2011, 2:04 pm
Presenting my framed prints to Mr Strotmann winner of the four- horse team dressage M class. Photo: Birgit Frese Photo: Birgit Frese Once again I had the honour of being invited to exhibit my work at Ostenfelde's Fahrsportfreunde annual driving competit...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Aug 25, 2011, 1:16 pm
Wiping off the last of the sand before school starts next week.Boy it's tough getting back down to business after having been in the groove over in Scotland for more than 2 weeks. Mind you beach parties have a different meaning over there...the weather totally forbids normal sou...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jul 28, 2011, 2:55 am
Time and I have never gotten on!In my youth, I took it for granted, ignored it and, worst of all, wasted it. Now, with a few more ounces of wisdom in my pocket, I respect it, treasure it and constantly try to hoax it into hang-out with me a little longer! To no avail!It's pay back time. Time now ign...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jul 25, 2011, 4:55 am
We saw Zig Zag.Do you remember Zig Zag?She was my muse for my foal series. Fancy Free, Ciao & Footloose Pencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Four years have passed and the mad frolics of a three day old foal have disappeared into sweet oblivion (if you disregard re-livi...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jul 23, 2011, 7:16 am
Oslo is mourning.Horror has hit its core. The ripples spreading well beyond any physical border.To my friends out there. Thinking of you.
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jul 12, 2011, 3:42 pm
At this end, Extra curricula activities are in full swing just like "Tarzan" (above) and his crew. Studio activities remain very active and strong.However time is sticking it's tongue out (once again). Various blog posts are in the making and have taken a comfy back seat.They will come to light (pro...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jun 29, 2011, 2:19 pm
Madly caught up in all sorts of curricula, extra-curricula and sub-curricula activities.Back soon.I think.
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jun 21, 2011, 11:48 am
Untitled & UnfinishedPencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. 2011. All rights reserved Still working hard on this new piece. Loving the way it is (slowly) coming together!The power and the whole "togetherness" of two stallions is invigorating, sculpting their movement and determination a thrilling ex...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jun 10, 2011, 3:16 pm
The week flew by, left me stranded and swirling pencils in hand! So, when it came came back mid-week, I ducked swiftly, hid grinning and carried on scribbling happily . Below the result of this weeks' game of "hide and seek". Untitled & UnfinishedPencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. 2011. All righ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 31, 2011, 9:02 am
Journal Entry 2010Monica Dahl.All rights reserved Alive Johnny had this ability of enchanting people with his magic tail-wagging "smile", little did I know he could do it after his death. A short time after "Johnny Jo" died, one of my readers (fellow artist Monica Dahl) contacted me asking for perm...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 27, 2011, 9:22 am
Agape TouchPencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. In a woosh of swirling happy dances, I've just read of the news of Agape Touch's first online success. Mike Sibley has elected Agape Touch as this month's Editor's choice on Starving Artists.It's one great thing becoming and Edito...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 23, 2011, 2:53 am
In the PicturePencil on Paper 24x32 cmSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Life is puzzling. Just like a puzzle it is entertaining, infuriating & engaging. Made up of a thousand moments it captures our hearts, feeds our imaginations and defines our memories. The missing piece a remin...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 16, 2011, 10:29 am
I've buckled down, sharpened the pencils and focused my attention back on this wee chaps big puppy eyes.Approximately half way through, still a load of tweaking needed to be done on the pups face and body but first I want to get the surrounding elements finished. The radiating lines in the jumper pl...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 7, 2011, 5:22 am
Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life. - Sophocles
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - May 3, 2011, 7:44 am
They're here and looking waowzingly cool! Up-dated Business cards ordered from the best suppliers out there: Moo and they are just perfect. Quality of print: top notch. Speed of delivery: very fast. Room for imagination: endless.Flexibility: very elastic (check out their printfinity option) This t...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Apr 24, 2011, 3:02 pm
Easter has (nearly) been and gone.A welcome Easter Bunny hopped all over the garden last night disposing of a serious quantity of his wax chocolate figures and turning a gardeners' not so perfect dream into a chocaholic's paradise. The weather has been UNBELIEVABLE (sunshine and summer temperatur...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Apr 12, 2011, 3:49 am
Spring in Bonn is "bloomin'" cool! Many of you may remember, my studio suffered from a few "post move trauma" months at the end of last summer. (We moved lock, stock and barrel from Chimay-Belgium to Bonn-Germany)It is, really, only recently that a momentum has been re-established and stamina no lo...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Apr 10, 2011, 9:29 am
"Anton"Pencil on PaperSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved A few days ago the latest CAG online show went online.Mug Shots.Dog chops of all shapes and sizes can be seen and voted for.You love art and /or dogs, why don't you grab a cup of coffee and browse the 60 different works of art all on v...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Apr 1, 2011, 3:49 pm
Why pencil? Pencil chose me. It has to be said: I never had a look in. Never sat down, pensively, too decide on which medium to use. Never had the time to be rational, logical or calculating. My heart and pencils collided when my brain was looking the other way. They have been as thick as thieves s...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Mar 18, 2011, 3:17 pm
Many reasons drew me to start this new piece, the "new in-between commission" piece (reference photo courtesy of the talented dog photographer Erin Vey): magical textures, contrasting shapes, radiating lines, strong composition, new breed territory (never drawn a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) and ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Mar 10, 2011, 4:42 am
EmilyPencil on PaperSoldSheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. Chocolate stains, happy grins and sticky tape have featured heavily, as I emerge apron strings loosened and scissors lost, from our "birthday week".Every year, from the 5th of March through to the 10th, 6 important family birthda...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Feb 24, 2011, 8:05 am
Good friend and accomplished rider Debby Winkler died this week, thrown from her horse.She was 51 years old.The disbelief and shock are overpowering.God speed Debbie. ~ Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them. ~ GEORGE ELIOT, Adam Bede
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Feb 23, 2011, 3:23 pm
What should never ever have happened just did! I pressed "publish" instead of "save now" and all of you received an unfinished and non illustrated blog post.Bowing my beetroot red face in shame...Here below the unfinished non edited unworked shambles of words and ideas accidentally published: I had ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Feb 17, 2011, 5:55 pm
If you remember, a few weeks ago, guest blogger Michael Cash wrote a very informative article on how to post artwork on the web.Fine Art America was mentioned.My curiosity awakened. Over the last week, extensive research and picking of my fellow artist and friend Kim Santini's brain, has been under ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Feb 8, 2011, 5:10 am
Vacuum in hand (spring cleaning has come early and the studio is the first to be "attacked"), I realised I have neglected to keep you up to speed on the two Black on Grey on White studio wooden rascals (to be honest both have been throwing subtle hints such as "not had to pose for the camera for aaa...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 30, 2011, 1:23 pm
Last Friday, I was invited to Florestan I 's 25th birthday.It was a really nice afternoon and the occasion celebrated in style.Apples and carrots for the birthday boy (and bubbly for the two legged guests.)Being a part of this was humbling, memorable and quite simply very special. I took my Eos and...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 26, 2011, 4:09 am
One month ago Xmas trees were into their last week of shining glory and seasonal gifts making their way to new homes.Here are another two action portraits, Christmas commissions, which found their way under a glimmering pine tree. Always enjoy drawing show-jumpers especially when they are in full fl...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 21, 2011, 5:53 am
With each new winter, my right hand slows down just that wee bit more.Decades of "poo shoveling" and hard outdoor equine management is starting to take it's toll on my joints - more importantly my right hand.I'm not too worried (strong images of work produced by Renoir while crippled by arthritis r...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 18, 2011, 2:35 pm
Post your Artwork Online Anytime by Michael Cash Uploading artwork onto the internet is something that has been available to many for the past decade, but only in the past several years has it been quite so easy. With the latest smartphones, laptops, and tablets on the market, it is easier than ev...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 15, 2011, 6:36 am
Driving four wheels, loads of PS and fast down German motorways is my idea (and experience) of driving.You can imagine how intruiged I was to discover a little more about the lower PS driving last summer. Horses, controlled, focused, beautifully groomed and on a mission to win, greeted my Eos and I ...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Jan 10, 2011, 3:19 pm
2011 is going to be a great year, a year of change, challenge, growth, inspiration and prosperity.How do I know? I don't.Giving it my most serious shot will kick start it to being just that.We all have the same: twelve months, 52 weeks and 365 days. 10 days have already been spent at this end workin...
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Sheona Hamilton Grant posted an article on Sheona Hamilton-Grant's Black on Grey on White - Dec 22, 2010, 4:06 am
Christmas time again... Squeals of yeah, leaps of joy and loud countdowns are being performed by under age members of our family while, other (slightly older) members have turned into forms of chickens and can be seen flapping around quite strangely. Another funny festive few days are most definit...
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