Designer Spotlight - Lorraine

Hi, everyone!  Thank you for stopping by today for a designer spotlight.  For today's post, I'm delighted to show you a beautiful bracelet - yes, a bracelet! - designed by our Challenge DT member, Lorraine Craig Mackie.

I'm sure many of you are familiar with her elegant style of cards.  Her style has become very easy for me to spot - opulence and elegance are the qualities you always find in her creations.   And opulence and elegance is exactly what you get with this beautiful charm bracelet she has made with my Peacock Masquerade image!

Isn't it gorgeous?  I was delighted when she let me preview the photo of her spectacular creation!  And of course, I really love the complete presentation with the box and the gems on a clean white background.  It's like looking at a display case at a fancy jewelry shop!

And here's the closeup of the detail.  Teal colored beads of different shapes, ornate peacock charms, and the colored image on a circular charm on this beautiful bracelet.  Unique and beautiful!!  You can read more about what went into the making of this bracelet on Lorraine's blog right here.  And if you like what you see, be sure to leave her comments and love~!!

The Peacock Masquerade digi is available at Etsy shop right here and at AW digi shop right here.  Sized at 5" x 7"/12.7 x 17.8 cm approx., 1500 x 2100 pixels at 300 dpi JPG.

Here are a few reminders.  Our current challenge "Anything Goes" will be closing on Saturday, April 18 at 11:55 pm EDT.  Our special contest "Daisy Elf" will be closing on Saturday, April 18 at 11:59 pm EDT.
The regular monthly contest at our Facebook group, "Mommy & Me" will continue through the end of the month.  And we'll have a delightful showcase coming up this Friday, April 17 at 8 am EDT, right here on AW Showcase Blog!!  Till  then, happy coloring & crafting!!

New Release: Lily of the Valley Sprite featuring Lorraine

Hi, everyone!  Today is the first day of the new challenge over at our Challenge Blog.  I hope you check it out because the theme this time is a cute and fun one.  Included in the Challenge #5's inspiration creations by DT was a fabulous desk calendar by AW designer,  Lorraine Craig Mackie.  I would like to share with you a spotlight feature of her inspiration piece, since there simply was not enough space on the Challenge Blog to fully show all the awesome details to be found in her calendar.  So here it is!

Here's an angled view of the calendar when closed.

View of the cover.

January with Carnation Sprite

February with Violet Sprite

March with Daffodil Sprite

April with Daisy/Chamomile Sprite

May with the NEW Lily of the Valley Sprite

June with Wild Rose Sprite

July with Lotus Sprite with Froggie

August with Tiger Lily Sprite

September with Morning Glory Sprite

October with Pumpkin Sprite

November with Dahlia Sprite

December with Holly Sprite

Isn't this a gorgeous calendar?  Isn't it such a fun project?  I love her selection of sprites for the 12 months of the year, consistent style, and beautiful paper and embellishments.  The result is a calendar that is totally charming and unforgettable!!  You can read more about Lorraine's fabulous calendar project on her blog here.

The "Lily of the Valley Sprite" digi is available at both AW Etsy shop here and AW digi shop here.  It comes as 1500 x 2100 pixels at 300 dpi JPG file (5" x 7"/ 12.7 x 17.8 cm approx.).  

I hope you enjoyed today's special feature on Sprites desk calendar by Lorraine.  And I hoe you can join us for the AW Challenge #5 "Sprite Delight".  I have made a brand new freebie digi for you so anybody can play in our challenge.  Check the AW Challenge Blog to see where you can pick it up.

The Freebie Digi "Sunflower Sprite"

Till next time, happy coloring!!

New Release: Leanne's Angel

Today I have a very special digi release.  As some of you have pointed out while I was working on the line art, this is my very first angel image.  I really enjoyed working on this drawing.  The usually stressful inking phase was more of a meditation in motion with her.  She brings a warm and peaceful feeling in me every time I look at and work on her.  She has a lovely visual flow with a timeless feel with all the details you would expect in a fantasy digi from me.

This digi is called "Leanne's Angel" (Please visit Lorraine's blog for more on the back story on the inception of this digi.), and available as a larger 1800x 2400 pixels (6" x 8"/15.2 x 20.3 cm) JPG file.
You can find it at AuroraWings Etsy shop here.

And here's the eye candy to get you really inspired!  The lovely colored and finished creation by Lorraine to bring the vision to life.

Isn't she gorgeous colored?  Lovely with the Victorian feel with delicate pink & cream roses framing the corners.  Satiny pearls pick up the pearl details in the image, contrasting with the glimmer of golden highlights in the wings.  Finished off with a beautiful deep green bow.   The mood of the photo is just wonderful, too, isn't it?  You can read more about this beautiful creation on Lorraine's blog here.

My original ink & watercolor illustration of this is still a work in progress.  I will update my art blog when she's completed.  Hopefully soon. ;)