This is my blog to share ideas, thoughts, inspiration, sweat and tears and occasional rants about the world; and the challenge, struggles and joy of being creative.
I am an artist specialising in modern and vibrant acrylic paintings, and I am a qualified teacher with a background in education. I will share my ideas, creative thoughts and my paintings with you here – and even some ‘insider tips’ and sneak peaks of my art in progress and art studio!
Journey with me – join in – add comments – and share with your friends.
I have my own website showcasing my art – you can view my work and find out more about me and my art here:
Click the image above or the link below to visit my site:
You will also find work shared here on this blog which is by my husband, Dave Sheldrake, who is a great photographer!
Copyright.
All images contained in this website are copyright © Alyson Sheldrake and Dave Sheldrake, unless otherwise attributed. All rights are reserved. Content and images may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, projected or used in any way without express written permission.

Thank you so much for visiting me–and it is wonderful to come here and discover where the ABC originated!! Sometimes it’s hard to track down where these great blog awards come from! Sorry I’m in a rush today–will make a point of returning when I have more time to browse! God bless you richly.
thanks – and as you have probably worked out – I have two blogs! greedy huh?!!
thanks for your kind comments and blessing – the blogging community is so full of wonderful kind people x
I finally get to give you an award! A thoroughly well-deserved ‘Versatile Blogger Award’:
http://juliedawnfox.com/2012/03/15/yet-another-award/
Hi Alyson! I think you have a great blog, and I’ve nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/05/04/kreativ-blogger-award/ Congratulations!
that is so great! thank you very much (I accept! with a big smile
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I nominated you for the “Blog of the Year 2012” award. Please go to The Other Side of Ugly at this link http://theothersideofugly.com/2012/12/04/blog-of-the-year-2012/for information. Congratulations!
thank you so much for my star! much appreciated x
Something special for you http://the-travelbunny.com/awards-2/
Thanks for stopping in at my blog, and for creating this award. I looked at your other website, which along with this one are lovely, colorful, interesting, happy blogs. I’m sure you have heard a million compliments on your painting and other arts, but I must add mine — bold, bright color belongs on the wall of every house, and someday I hope to add one of your prints to my wall. I am looking forward to what comes next!
why thank you so much for your kind comments – you have made me smile this morning!
thanks for following and commenting too – have a lovely weekend
And the same for you!
Glad that you stopped by…I look forward to seeing more of your art. Blessings – Patty
thank you so much! likewise – the joy of blogging = finding new blogs to enjoy!
I am officially addicted!!
But it has sure enhanced my life. Why I even have a new appreciation of poetry!
wow I haven’t got that far yet?!!
glad you are enjoying it and looking forward to reading more of your blog in the future – have a great Christmas!
Thank you – you too!
Thank you for creating the Blog of the Year Award. I have linked you here!
http://carolynhughesthehurthealer.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/another-thank-you/
Thank you – glad you enjoyed it!
As I’ve really enjoyed this particular award I just wanted to say, Thanks! Really well thought out. And, to award you guys, too.
http://feedthepiglet.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/blog-of-the-year-2012-06/
thank you so much – you have just completed our sixth star for us too! I am so glad you are enjoying the award – I’m amazed how popular it has been!