Finally: Spirited Away - Prints are 50% off for a limited time!

"Spirited Away" -Enchanted Visions Project
Size: ~6.5x9 inches
Medium: Watercolors
©2012 Claire Nobles
For sale: $12.00 (But will be $6 or 50% off for a limited time only!) Click Here

If you've been following me since the beginning of 2012, you might remember this painting from my "Slightly Eccentric Tutorials." Well, I finally got my computer fixed and was able to scan it in and print it! 

I have to admit, I painted this when I was really sick (I think I had a sinus infection) and I did at least all the base work in the first day. The results amaze me because it appears that when I'm not thinking clearly, my creativity gets unleashed to its fullest potential and holds nothing back. Had I been healthy that day, this possibly would have been a much more simple painting. So I guess my point is that I need to get sick more often? Good job Claire. *walks away muttering to self*

Weirdness aside, it will be available as a 8.5x11 print for only $6.00, rather than the usual $12 for a limited time only. That's 50% off! Also, my other new painting I released this week, "Fairy Cat" has also been marked down to 50% off for a limited time. Both will be available at my Etsy Shop in the SALE Section. So for a short time, you could get both these prints for the price of one! Hoo-ray!

And Whether Cats Have Wings!

"Fairy Cat"
Medium: Watercolors
Size:5x7
©2011 Claire Nobles

My computer was finally fixed by my amazing computer genius friend, Matt! I painted this last year, and never got the chance to upload it after my PC went on the fritz. So here it is for you all! Right now an 8.5x11 Print is available at my Etsy Shop!

Also, I am having a HUGE markdown sale for many of my inked drawings. I'm trying to make space for new ones! Most are under $10!!!! Get them while you can, because once they're gone, they're gone!

"Orchid Eyes"
Medium: Ink
Size: 4.2x4.5 inches
©2012 Claire Nobles
Only $6 click here

"Floating in the Water"
Medium: Ink
Size: 4.5x7 inches
©2012 Claire Nobles
Only $8 click here

"Playful"
Medium: Ink
Size: ~4x4 inches
©2012 Claire Nobles
Only $5 click here

About the Artist (and her giant squid obsession)

"A Great Misfortune"-$40

Medium: Ink

Size: 9x12 inches

©2012 

I don't believe I showed this ink from a while ago. As I was getting back into the flow of creating I decided early in the day I would "draw a squid attacking a big old-timey ship." What was the inspiration for this? No idea. I wanted to do something challenging, outside the box, and something I definitely hadn't done before. So ta-da! I'm officially back n the creative zone.

The original drawing is available on Etsy for $40.

In other news, I finally put up an "About the Artist" page on my website. Click here to view. It's filled with some random tidbits about my materials, creative process and my weird quirks. Enjoy!

Snow White's Poison Apple... A Dash of RED!

"Snow White's Warning"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 5x7

Medium: Ink

For sale: $12.50 -Click here-

I'm so excited that Snow White is back in style! --"Once Upon a Time" is my new favorite tv series (watched a marathon of it today since I have a cold again). And there's two movies coming out and whatever you think about Kristen Stewart or Julia Roberts, I know the movies will be at least artistically pleasing to the eye!

In the spirit of the hype, I've come up with a Snow White Ink called "Snow White's Warning." Her bird friend is trying to get her attention about the poison apple she's about to eat... But Snow White doesn't speak Bird... So we all know what's gonna happen!

I added in some bright red ink for the first time!! I love the stark effect it gives. I have been wanting to experiment with minimal color for a while now.

In related news, my brush pen is on its last "legs." I have been using it A LOT-- but the pen is also not *quite* what I want in a pen... For one, it is not waterproof. In fact, if you purchased one of my ink drawings, for the love of all that is precious, do not even sneeze on it-- the drawing will die. The pen is of good quality for what I desired as far as line work went, but now the lines are getting skippy and dried out and taking more concentration and longer to turn out what I want. So I don't know if that's from excessive use, or if it the quality of the pen...

So I bought five new brush pens of various reputable brands to try out-- and all of them claim to be waterproof! If this is true, then I can actually turn some drawings into paintings if I so desire! 

So if you're enjoying my ink drawings, don't worry, they aren't going away any time soon!

And here's a few more from the most recent batch!

"Dancer"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 4.5x7

Medium: Ink

For Sale: $10 -click here-

I have always been mesmerized by ballet dancers...  They inspire my fairies' fluidity and inner light.

"Flying Home"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 4.5x7

Medium: Ink

For Sale: $11 -click here-

I don't know why, but I am so in love with this drawing... I named it "Flying Home" because I feel at peace when I gaze at it... This was actually a fun experiment with duck drawing and it turned out something really nice.

To see all the ink drawings available -click here!- Thanks guys and stay tuned!!

Ink Drawings and Tattoo Commission Requirements!

Hey guys, 


So much has happened since last I blogged. Mots of the ink drawings are sold and I had/still have 10 commissioned drawings to do! 


Here's a few of my new favorites from the batch:

Encounter - Sold

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4x7 inches

©2012

Sea Dancers - Sold

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~5x7 inches

©2012

A Duckling Meets a Snail - Still available for sale at only $8 -here-

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4x5 inches

©2012

You can now view all the rest of my drawings at my website -here- They aren't in any particular order yet unfortunately, nor do they have captions, etc. I might do something with that page at a later date, but am unsure of what exactly that may be at this point. I have had great success selling the drawings on Etsy, and no real requests to sell them on my website, so I may keep them over there....


Also, I am able to take commissions for inked drawings as my schedule allows. Lately I have been telling people "give me requests" and people have been more than helpful! However, I would like to state the difference between a suggestion/request and a commission.


Requests/suggestions will be drawn if I am interested in the subject and if I have time and/or can think of a good composition, etc. Then I will list that drawing for whatever price I determine, and whoever is online and buys it first, gets it. Again, I will only draw these if I have the time. This does not give the person who requested it the rights to own the drawing or any rights to the piece. But if the requester would like to possibly own the drawing they suggested, they can commission me.


If you commission me, I will draw a previously agreed upon subject for you after you pay for the drawing. The drawing will be anywhere from $20-$50 depending on the size and complexity of the piece. I will list it as a reserved listing for you, plus, I will most likely draw 1-3 drawings for you so you can take your pic of your favorite and have first pick of the alternates if you would like to buy them as well. Again, I shall retain all rights to the image created. I will scan the image, and retain full rights to use and/or reproduce the image as I see fit. Unauthorized reproduction of my drawing will violate copyright laws. Please keep this in mind when submitting your commission request.


I also ask that my artwork not be altered. This includes adding color, writing on, adding to, subtracting from, or altering in anyway. It violates copyright laws and my rights as an artist.I also do tattoo commissions!! I'm working on one right now! =)

If you would like to use my image for a tattoo then please do so! I find it a high compliment for someone to want my work on their body. I cannot provide the stencil to create them however. The tattoo artist will do that. You may tweak and customize the image as you (or the tattoo artist sees fit) ie: adding color, or even moving body parts so that the image works for you (Not on the original drawing, please). THIS IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION AND TIME WHICH YOU MAY ALTER MY ART. You will have the image on your body for life, so please feel free to work with the tattoo artist until it becomes something you are happy with.

Tattoo artists are not allowed to offer my images commercially, because again, this violates my rights as an artist. If you get one of my images tattooed on you, please remind the tattoo artist that the image is copyrighted and may not again be offered beyond your use (they aren't to retain the stencil they've created and offer it again)


If you do end up getting one of my images tattooed on you, PLEASE send me a picture!! I would be overjoyed to see it!

Message me if you are interested in any of the above!!!

Still Working-- PROMISE!!

Various Inked Drawings (all roughly 4.5x7 inches or less) by Claire Nobles ©2012

Hey guys!
After having so much fun and success with my inked drawings last night (half of them are sold!) I returned to the drawing board for some requests --which turned out a lot better than I originally thought they'd be!

The requests I got were a phoenix, koi fish, and owl, daisies, a cherry blossom tree and "a giant squid fighting a rhino."

Above is a picture to prove I actually got the inks that were requested DONE!! (save for the cherry blossom tree-- but I added it to the owl one... sort of. And obviously the rhino idea was done away with)

The squid was the first thing I worked on. I had a doodle I drew on a stickynote so I went off of that! I'm really happy my weird friend asked for a squid!!

The daisies were funny because I started one, decided I hated it and started another! Halfway through that one I decided I hated that one-- but that the first one wasn't so bad and it just kept going on like that until I was satisfied with both of them!

The Koi Fish story is a secret for now! Heeheehee! (don't you love it when I do that!)

I'll try and get to the cherry blossom tree at a later time btw!

Anyways, I am EXHAUSTED!! and it's past midnight! So I'll upload them individually and list them all on Etsy hopefully tomorrow! The phoenix and both daisies will be under $10. The Owl will be under $15. And the Koi and the Squid (which is my new fave) prices are yet to be determined.

Once listed, they will all be available in *this gallery which you can view by clicking here!*

Let me know if you have other requests and I'll try to accommodate them!

I'm Working-- I Swear!

Night Hunter by Claire Nobles - $9.00

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

I got a new pen! So I decided to give it a whirl and I turned out six new ink drawings! This is quite a treat because since my PC (big computer) is still being fixed, and unable to scan images, then these inkings are a great way for me to show everyone that I'm actually being creative!

In a class I took a few semesters ago, we used a Chinese Brush pen to capture 30 second poses by a model. We did them for twenty minutes at the beginning of class (making SIXTY 30 second ink drawings per class -- oh yeah, on ~18x30something inch paper). Most of the class dreaded the gesture drawings. It's much much harder than it seems. Sometimes 3 brush strokes was all it took to capture the model's movement, pose, mood -- and other times 5 strokes were too many or ten were too few!

Anyways, the new pen I purchased is a felt tip brush pen which is much different than a Chinese brush, but still has the same idea. All the inked drawings were done with that pen today. I was able to get super baby fine lines and big chunky ones out of one pen! Plus my drawings took anywhere from 5-15 minutes. I've listed them on my Etsy Shop under "Originals." Most of theses new inks are under $10. --Seriously. They are a great way to keep my creative brain going and to keep busy. And the low price is my way of saying "Thank you" to all of you for your support!

Koi Fish by Claire Nobles - $7.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

Two of my friends saw my fish and went nuts. I guess I'll be making some time in my schedule for some koi paintings....

Lonely Mermaid by Claire Nobles - Sold

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

My friend bought this one within 20 minutes of me listing it! I was worried that the black sketchy look wouldn't be popular, but what do you all think?

Little Fae by Claire Nobles - $4.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x5 inches

©2012 

A popular pose with me. I meant to have her on a mushroom, but it didn't quite fit, so I cropped off the bottom of the page, making her a mere 4.5x5 inches! She's only $4

Scattering Fairy Dust by Claire Nobles - $20.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012 

My favorite. I priced it at $20 so that I may have time to scan it in and sell prints of it as well. 

 Spark of Life by Claire Nobles - $5.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

It started with the flower and morphed into something quite extraordinary (or just plain odd).

To see my ink gallery on Etsy Click Here!

Also, let me know if you would rather see original inked drawings for sale on Etsy or for Sale through my Website!

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P.s.

I'm having CRAZY SALES! I've listed quite a few product sets for more than 30% off on Etsy. Check them out by Clicking Here!

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P.p.s.

Let me know if there is a certain ink drawing above that you would either like to see offered as a black and white print or turned into a painting. Thanks!!

Bookmarks, Necklaces and Scaredy-Cat Updates

I'm so happy to announce that over the weekend I posted all the bookmarks listings on my website! You may browse through them -here-

All my 8.5x11 inch prints are also available -here-

Right now with any purchase, there is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25 at ClaireNoblesArt.com

I have also updated all the listings on my necklaces on Etsy.com. I have very limited stock so get them now!!

And finally, the Jasper the Cat has overcome his fear of the papazan chair (read the Scaredy Cat post -here-) and he is now curled up in it and snoring loudly --as usual. Silly kitten... 

Heart Awareness Month!

Valentine's Day threw up all over my website... It's really, really pink and scary over there... But it's for a good cause! (promise!) Read on...


February is Heart Awareness Month! This is a very near- and dear cause to me, because I was born with heart defects and have faced 3 open heart surgeries due to my condition. Heart health is very important to a person like me, and I hope I can help the American Heart Association spread the word about health and research!


So for the month of February, for every one item you purchase on my Etsy Shop, $1 will be donated to the American Heart Association! So if you buy 5 prints from me, $5 will go to the AHA-- if you buy 2 bookmarks and 3 prints, $5 will be donated to the AHA. It's all about quantity! If you feel inspired and just want to donate or just to find out more information about the AHA, visit this link. The red Donate button in the upper right hand corner.


I hope this year we can raise at least $50-- But let's try and shoot for more!


February will be a busy month for me and there will be a big surprise happening on Valentine's Day that I still cannot BELIEVE I got myself into, but I will tell you all about that closer to the date! 


So head on over to my Etsy Shop and check out my art!

Two Thanksgivings and Cyber Monday

Two Thanksgivings = AMAZING!!! I ate so much food, I will have to do crunches for 3 hours straight for 8 days in oder to get back into my jeans.... Totally worth it. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

Today, Cyber Monday, I'm having a 30% off sale at my Etsy! Everything is 30% off with the coupon code THANKS30 -- it's on my Etsy Shop Banner if you forget the code, so don't worry. The sale will last all day until sometime after midnight (whenever I remember to turn it off) so if you hop online at 2am and the code is still active, then use it! Otherwise if you miss the blog, I will still be doing the 15% off sale for the rest of the month with coupon code FRIENDS15-- though the 15% off sale is not active during the 30% off sale. I'll also be working on getting some more product choices up for the holidays!

To shop at my store, click here.

Have a great monday and happy shopping!

The Elf IS Wearing Pants on that Horse!

©Claire Nobles, 2011

The horse and elf have been inked!!! My client didn't mind the elf idea at all and gave me the go ahead, next up will be painting!

I was having a few problems with the horse sketch and finally got down something I like and that looks decent to me. I had completely forgotten that my dad used to be a cowboy of sorts growing up and he was able to give me some really good pointers.

The background is still stumping me because I'd like them in a field, but I don't want it all grassy and cartoony and annoying, so I will probably do some yellowy orange sky and hint at some far off trees... 

My first title idea was "Rush," but Rush is the name of an awesome rock band and I would seriously have the "Tom Sawyer" song stuck in my head the whole time I painted it. So my second title idea is "Thrill" which I like much better. I know I'd be thrilled to be an experienced horseman(lady-man-elf) and to just ride around bareback all day in a magical field.... It'd be thrilling.... Hmm, so let me know if you guys think of anything else though.

I'd really like to point out that the elf is wearing pants... But they don't have color on them yet... Just wanted to point that out.... It looks kind of awkward and it was bugging me... And btw, doesn't she look so much better actually sitting on something!!

I will probably will be able to lay in a few washes of color this weekend and have an update monday or Tuesday night!

One last thing-- I'm having a sale at my Etsy Shoppe, 15% off everything in the store with the coupon code FRIENDS15 I may have a black Friday sale, but this 15% off discount is on until the end of the month!

Have a good weekend!!!!

Sock Politics....

Dirty Sock Troll - Sketch

Um, yes, it has been confirmed that it is *trolls* who steal your socks... Though they may get help from various other critters such as pixies and gnomes... I believe it has been an ongoing political conspiracy amongst the faerie realm for hundreds of years...

I caught this baby troll just yesterday and managed to get a rough sketch --didn't have my iPhone with me...

If I can get a chance to throw some color on this sketch, maybe we have a chance to put the sock thieves to rest!