Author: kasarndesigns

  • Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar – 2023 dates announced

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar – 2023 dates announced

    I’m excited to share Hunter Arts Network’s announcement for next year’s Art Bazaar dates! Art Bazaar will be returning to Lambton Park on:

    Sunday 26 March 2023 10am to 3pm
    Sunday 27 August 2023 10am โ€“ 3pm
    Sunday 19 November 2023 9am โ€“ 3pm

    I will be holding my stall as usual with my original paintings for sale

    Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002! When Art Bazaar began it was originally held in Laman Street. Art Bazaar started with an idea from Newcastle City Council and this is how Hunter Arts Network was formed. Twenty years ago Art Bazaar began to develop a loyal following and fan base. HAN is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

    Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares โ€“ so thereโ€™s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists.

    After what has been some patchy Covid years by purchasing direct from the makers youโ€™ll be supporting their hand made work and you get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure

    All stallholders are members of Hunter Arts Network. The event showcases their unique, handmade artisan goods including a wide variety of carefully selected stalls featuring premium local artisan handmade products. Art Bazaar has cemented itโ€™s reputation since 2002 as the event that showcases the Hunterโ€™s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to several times every year. Food trucks, coffee and entertainment is also on offer.

    These events will be conducted in accordance with State Government Covid-19 restrictions which may change or apply at these times

    View HAN website

    View my work for sale

  • Todayโ€™s Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park was a huge success!

    Todayโ€™s Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park was a huge success!

    Thank you to everyone who attended Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar today at Lambton Park and supported our talented artists and artisans. We were thrilled to have so many new stallholders who joined so many other local incredible makers. Although the day turned out to be scorching hot it was a successful day for many with crowds getting in early to beat the heat.

    Hereโ€™s some photos from my stall today:

  • Stall layout tomorrow

    Stall layout tomorrow

    This is the stall layout for Art Bazaar at Lambton Park tomorrow – my stall is number 64

  • Shop at my stall tomorrow at Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park!

    Shop at my stall tomorrow at Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park!

    I have a stall tomorrow at Lambton Park. My original works of painting and sewing will be for sale. Click here to view my artworks – https://kasarndesigns.com/artwork-for-sale/

    Here are some of the stallholders to see at Art Bazaar Lambton Park tomorrow Sunday 27 November 9am to 3pm:

    Celtic Stag Giftware and Mens Jewellery
    Fete Fort
    s squared designs
    Pictures by Kylie
    Artworks By Howard
    Lambo Art
    Brickman Vineyard
    bush ink
    Fiona Pfennigwerth
    FIG DESIGN UNIQUE JEWELLERY
    Unique Art by Anna Baba
    Hunter Valley Barrel Craft
    ART2Q4
    zoecolour
    Francart
    Miriart
    NCEATA
    Sam Blanks Illustration
    Dianna Kellerman Art
    stella bella
    eMBrace art
    Holmeswares
    Miriart
    ART MANIA STUDIO
    VONNIES ART
    Libby CALLAGHAN
    Jacqueline CAVE
    FANCY NANCY CERAMICS
    Lindsay GOFF
    Janet GRAHAM
    John & Lesley HAMILTON
    Steven JANKOVIC
    Mollie LENNON
    Ann MILLS
    Henrietta MOONEY and Victoria DIXON
    Ron PINKERTON
    STUDIO ky
    Susan SHING
    Lee TODD
    Akatonbo
    MV DESIGNS
    COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION
    Created by Us โ€“ Lyn Abbott (Spinner, Weaver, Eco Dyer & other fibre arts), Ken Hall (Weaver), Bruce Abbott (Woodturner)
    Justine & Nola ATKINSON
    Eugenia DUNLEVIE
    Max & Bronwyn GRIEVES
    Margo HUMPHRIES
    Kim MARTIN
    Kay MCEVOY
    Teri ROBERTS
    (MUMMAS TREASURERS)
    Emily WISE
    May Yates
    CHRISABELLE
    Claire Locker-Potter
    Cassie BUCKLEY
    Lee Todd
    Amy McLean
    Rochelle Allsopp
    Mi-Chelleโ€™s

    Here are some of the food and coffee trucks who will be accompanying the stalls:
    Crescent Star Food
    The Coffee Well
    Spiral Spuds
    food by zed

    Live performances by:
    Mackenzie Lee
    Sandy Louise

    Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002!! When Art Bazaar began back in 2002 it was originally held in Laman Street. Art Bazaar started with an idea from Newcastle City Council and this is how Hunter Arts Network was formed. Twenty years ago Art Bazaar began to develop a loyal following and fan base. HAN is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

    Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares โ€“ so thereโ€™s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists. All stallholders are members of Hunter Arts Network. The event showcases their unique, handmade artisan goods including a wide variety of carefully selected stalls featuring premium local artisan handmade products. Art Bazaar has cemented itโ€™s reputation since 2002 as the event that showcases the Hunterโ€™s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to several times every year. Food trucks, coffee and entertainment is also on offer.

    After what has been some patchy Covid years by purchasing direct from the makers youโ€™ll be supporting their hand made work and you get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure. These events will be conducted in accordance with State Government Covid-19 restrictions which may change or apply at these times

  • My “La Linea” series ๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿงต

    My “La Linea” series ๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿงต

    There are four works in this series which I made this year. $190.00 each ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shop at my stall at Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November

    I re-purposed two stretched canvases by removing them from their stretcher frames, then I undercoated them with paint, stitched both canvases together, sewed a different and unique pattern-image on each canvas, then more painting to finish. Each work is 50cm x 50cm framed

    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com

  • Mash-ups of some of my paintings for sale

    Mash-ups of some of my paintings for sale

    These are all of my original works. I have had a bit of fun creating these mash-ups and they seem to have worked well and brought out some similar elements which I didn’t realise until I paired them up!

    Shop for all of these paintings at Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November from 9am to 3pm – contact margo@kasarndesigns.com

    Mash up of “Coral” and “Ocean”
    A$50.00 each Acrylic and ink paints on canvas 26x31cm unframed, 25x30cm unframed
    Mash up of “Sand Dollars 3” and “Water Lilies”
    “Sand Dollars 3” $50.00 acrylic on paper unframed “Water Lilies” $100.00 acrylic and ink on canvas board unframed
    Mash up of “Wisteria” and “IMG 2021”
    “Wisteria” $120.00 acrylic and paint pens on paper unframed
    “IMG 2021” $80.00 acrylic on paper unframed
    Mash up of “Reaction” and “Bright Sunshiny Day”
    “Reaction” $80.00 acrylic on paper unframed
    “Bright Sunshiny Day” $120.00 acrylic, ink and paint pens on paper unframed
    Mash up of “Coal to Harbour” and “Venetian Glass”
    “Coal to Harbour” $50.00 acrylic on paper unframed
    “Venetian Glass” $80.00 acrylic, ink stencil and paint pens on paper unframed
    Mash up of “Cells x 500” and โ€œCells x 250โ€ A$80.00 each
    Acrylic paint and paint markers on canvas board 30x25cm unframed
  • My latest paintings are now finished!

    My latest paintings are now finished!

    These two paintings were inspired by microscopic Phytoplankton cells, surrounded by the upper sunlit layer of the ocean. The first painting resembles a magnification of x 250 and the second painting resembles a magnification of x 500

    “Cells x 250” by Margo Humphries
    Acrylic paint and paint markers on canvas board
    30x25cm unframed
    A$80.00
    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com
    Shop online here: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MargoHumphriesArt
    Year: 2022
    “Cells x 500” by Margo Humphries
    Acrylic paint and paint markers on canvas board
    30x25cm unframed
    A$80.00
    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com
    Shop online here: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MargoHumphriesArt
    Year: 2022
  • Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Sunday 27 November 2022

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Sunday 27 November 2022

    My next stall will be at Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November 2022. This is where I will have my paintings for sale. To view my original works visit https://kasarndesigns.com/artwork-for-sale/

    Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002!! When Art Bazaar began back in 2002 it was originally held in Laman Street. Art Bazaar started with an idea from Newcastle City Council and this is how Hunter Arts Network was formed. Twenty years ago Art Bazaar began to develop a loyal following and fan base. HAN is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

    Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares โ€“ so thereโ€™s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists.

    After what has been some patchy Covid years by purchasing direct from the makers youโ€™ll be supporting their hand made work and you get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure

    All stallholders are members of Hunter Arts Network. The event showcases their unique, handmade artisan goods including a wide variety of carefully selected stalls featuring premium local artisan handmade products. Art Bazaar has cemented itโ€™s reputation since 2002 as the event that showcases the Hunterโ€™s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to several times every year. Food trucks, coffee and entertainment is also on offer.

    Stay tuned for our first 2023 date โ€“ Sunday 26 March 2023 at Lambton Park

  • Todayโ€™s Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park was a huge success!

    Todayโ€™s Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park was a huge success!

    Thank you to everyone who attended Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar today at Lambton Park and supported our local artists and artisans โ€“ we had such a huge line up of incredible makers. We were thrilled to see our second 2022 Art Bazaar attract such a great turnout. Although the day started off soggy underfoot we were very lucky to end up with a day filled with lots of lovely sunshine giving us and the huge crowd a pearler of a day and I sold my โ€œTacking Point Lighthouseโ€ painting

    Hereโ€™s some photos from today:

  • La Lina series is now framed and ready for Art Bazaar tomorrow!

    La Lina series is now framed and ready for Art Bazaar tomorrow!

    My new La Linea series is now framed and ready to hang! These are ready just in time for tomorrow’s Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park!

    $190.00 each, sewing and painting on double canvases, 50cm x 50cm framed

    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com

    There are four works in this series. I re-purposed two stretched canvases by removing them from their stretcher frames, then I undercoated them with paint, stitched both canvases together, sewed a different and unique pattern-image on each canvas, then more painting to finish.

  • Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park IS BEING HELD TOMORROW – Sunday 28 August 2022!

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park IS BEING HELD TOMORROW – Sunday 28 August 2022!

    Here is the layout of the stalls at tomorrow’s Art Bazaar. My stall is stall number 37 – where I will have my paintings for sale from 10am – 3pm

  • A small win every time you shop!

    A small win every time you shop!

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    Shop at my store: http://kasarndesigns.redbubble.com/

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    Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MargoHumphriesArt

  • Introducing my new series: La Linea

    There are four works in this series. I re-purposed two stretched canvases by removing them from their stretcher frames, then I undercoated them with paint, stitched both canvases together, sewed a different and unique pattern-image on each canvas, then more painting to finish.

    Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
    Year: 2022
    Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed
    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com

    Year: 2022; Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed. This is one of four works in this series. I re-purposed two stretched canvases by removing them from their stretcher frames, then I undercoated them with paint, stitched both canvases together, sewed a different and unique pattern-image on each canvas, then more painting to finish. Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
    La Linea I Original by Margo Humphries. Year: 2022; Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed. This is one of four works in this series. Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
    La Linea II Original by Margo Humphries. Year: 2022; Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed. This is one of four works in this series. Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
    La Linea III Original by Margo Humphries. Year: 2022; Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed. This is one of four works in this series. Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
    La Linea IV Original by Margo Humphries. Year: 2022; Size: 31cm x 31cm unframed. This is one of four works in this series. Mediums: Acrylic paint and sewing machine
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    I am proud and excited to be a part of the Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar we have come to know today, which is now held at Lambton Park! Our next market date is Sunday 28 August and the event runs from 10am – 3pm. My works which I will have on display and available for sale in my market stall include a wide bright variety of large framed paintings, paintings on canvas, small unframed paintings and more

    Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002!! When Art Bazaar began back in 2002 it was originally held in Laman Street. Art Bazaar started with an idea from Newcastle City Council and this is how Hunter Arts Network was formed. Twenty years ago Art Bazaar began to develop a loyal following and fan base. HAN is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

    Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares โ€“ so thereโ€™s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists.

    After what has been some patchy Covid years by purchasing direct from the makers youโ€™ll be supporting their hand made work and you get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure

    All stallholders are members of Hunter Arts Network. The event showcases their unique, handmade artisan goods including a wide variety of carefully selected stalls featuring premium local artisan handmade products. Art Bazaar has cemented itโ€™s reputation since 2002 as the event that showcases the Hunterโ€™s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to several times every year. Food trucks, coffee and entertainment is also on offer.

    Our remaining 2022 dates:

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 28 August 2022

    Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November 2022

    These events will be conducted in accordance with State Government Covid-19 restrictions which may change or apply at these times

    View my paintings for sale: https://kasarndesigns.com/artwork-for-sale/

    Contact: margo@kasarndesigns.com

    View Hunter Arts Network website: https://hunterartsnetwork.org/

  • Update on new series

    So pleased with how this series turned out – thereโ€™s four all up and this circles piece made me dizzy on the sewing machine going around in circles. I re-purposed two canvases by undercoating them, sewing them together, sewing the patterns then more painting to finish.


    They will all be for sale soon once they are ready to hang

  • New work in process

    Have started this new series of work – a combination of sewing and painting ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ

  • Digital Download Discount

    Digital Download Discount

    Only 70 cents!

    Head to my Etsy store for this A2 Digital Download of “Rainbow Grapes” โœจ ๐ŸŒŸ normally AU$11.00

    Visit https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1207505690/rainbow-grapes-acrylic-print-digital

  • La Linea

    La Linea

    It’s been decades since I’ve seen this! If you also grew up in the 80’s you’ll find this guy familiar, as well as his temper ๐Ÿ™‚ Looks like he wasn’t amused by 2020 either lol