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Amy McCarthy
Sep 19, 20101 min read
Scottish window finished
I got my first peak at the finished window yesterday, what do you think? This slideshow requires JavaScript. #homedecor #panel #window...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 17, 20101 min read
Scottish window, Work in Progress 3
I have made great progress on my latest window commission, the story so far: I have cut the glass, decided the blue was wrong and re-cut...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 15, 20101 min read
Devon Open Studios, past the half way point!
I am well into my second week of Devon Open Studios and nearly 50 people have been to visit, which is great. Its a bit strange not...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 10, 20101 min read
Sailing off to a new front door!
My recent seascape commission panel is finished and I am very pleased with it! It will be fitted into the new front door of a house in a...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 6, 20101 min read
Scottish window, Work in Progress 2
So I have posted the first 3 cartoons yesterday and my friend Dave helpfully noted that the balance of the pieces could be better, I...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 5, 20102 min read
The Scottish window, my latest work in progress
…….as my new commission has come to be known in our house! It is in a glorious part of Scotland near Suilven mountain and is intended for...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 2, 20101 min read
I have won an award!
My boat s None of this has quite sunk in yet, but I am very, very chuffed to say the least! TRAIL has been extended till the 19th...
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Amy McCarthy
Sep 2, 20101 min read
Italy, Culmstock and Exeter
As always, I have had a busy time, I have finished my Florence Roof Tops commission, which has been deliv My family and I had a lovely...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 23, 20101 min read
Some new drawings
The commission work is coming in thick and fast at presents, which is fantastic and here are my latest drawings for a panel in a front...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 22, 20101 min read
Finishing things
The alter box restoration I have been working on has been returned to its owner today. She was delighted with it and gave me a big hug (I...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 19, 20101 min read
My collaboration so far……….
I have been hoping to get on with my collaboration with Lynwoodcrafts this week, but other things, like going camping, kept getting in...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 17, 20101 min read
Inspiration on the Cornish coast
We have just returned from a glorious camping trip to Maker Heights campsite, near Cawsands in Cornwall. It was a fabulous campsite, just...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 12, 20101 min read
Colaborating with another artist
I have just started a project with another artist on Folksy, the wonderful Sue from Lynwoodcrafts . We have chosen an item from each...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 12, 20101 min read
Imagining Florence
I have recently been commissioned to create a panel as a very special wedding present for a couple getting married in September. They...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 9, 20101 min read
A hard day’s restoration
#artglass #lead #alterbox #stainedglass #restoration #glass #antique #handmade #craft
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 5, 20101 min read
What a cow!
Finally finished my Dairy There will be better photos when it is in position in Morrisions Taunton, but at 2.5m long it takes up most of...
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Amy McCarthy
Jul 16, 20101 min read
Launched my boat!
My sculpture is part of the TRAIL summer exhibition, this is a free sculpture trail running from #art #recycledart #southwest...
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Amy McCarthy
Jun 24, 20101 min read
Off to the shops
This slideshow requires JavaScript.I have finally finished my shop order for a lovely new shop in Barnstaple, Devon, called Atelier;...
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Amy McCarthy
Jun 20, 20102 min read
Craft fairs, commissions, drawing and making
My first week back from holiday has been so busy, we knew it would be and my husband Mark had the week off work to look after the...
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