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What's a Spookle then?These pendants are sort of spooky, with hat wearing ghosts, thoughtful witches, symbols of intrigue and (of course) loved up skulls. Each original hand drawn illustration is painted with watercolours, including rich metallic watercolour painted details - which create sparkling sunsets and shimmering highlights. A little spooky, and a bit sparkly, at the same time? Then it's Spookle! I love a good portmanteau word, where two words get bashed together into a new one. (I confess I'm fond of Twunt as a stellar insult, which makes people stop mid sentence after hearing it, and then usually laugh as they work it out) Come behind the scenesIn late 2020 I decided to treat myself to some half decent watercolours, and while looking at the options discovered the beautiful world of metallic watercolours. I picked myself up a nice Winsow and Newton watercolour set, and a set of Kuretake Gansai Tambi metallics in gem colours. Playing with washes and patterns was very relaxing and rewarding, and then an idea flashed up "Some of these would look gorgeous as pendants". After some test pieces and trials, here you are! Check out the video for a look at parts of the process. I feel like my last couple of new ranges have been slow burns, with people who love them LOVING them, but uh, there not being as many lovers as I hoped for.
Perhaps my work is too niche, perhaps I need to rethink how I reach people with it, whatever, I KNOW that I do this to create things which make me happy. Once again I have created something I like, that I'd wear, which I'm proud of... so please do let me know if all you sunset witches and sparkly ghosties out there like it too!
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