Jina Gelder Illustration

08/04/2025

I have had A LOT of fun painting outside the last couple of days. It's really helped my mood and made me feel calmer. I don't know about anyone else but sometimes working for yourself is quite isolating and just being out in the sun and occasionally chatting to (and receiving cake from) my neighbours put a smile on my face and I've got a few more freckles on my nose.... although that could be paint.

04/04/2025

Finally managed to get a photo of the other side of 'Crawley'. Now you can see all of him what do you think? I was quite nervous painting this, it had to have the approval of the actors and studios so no pressure! Hopefully everyone likes it and it raises lots of money for a fantastic charity. If you want to visit him you can find him in Lyme Regis. I've got some footage to share of me painting him in the coming weeks.

Weldmar Hospicecare Stampede By The Sea

03/04/2025

New! Which wildlife should I choose? A couple of months ago I got a sample of these cotton aprons made entirely in the UK. I would love to know though what animals and birds you would love to see on them. At the moment I am going to be picking from my existing paintings but I am open to other ideas for further in the year. Let me know what you think and thank you in advance.

P.S. I can get them in children's sizes too!

06/03/2025

Hello! Meet Jerry. I know I've barely posted anything lately. I've been completely overwhelmed with work the last few months and juggling lots of projects. I am currently working on 3 sculpture trails and I got a lovely little visitor whilst painting my hate yesterday. This is Jerry and he's a trainee guide dog puppy. He smelled amazing and we had a lovely break from painting to have a cuddle.

07/02/2025

Fairly certain my neighbours think I'm insane. I've started painting based on the weather recently. Yesterday was dry and not windy at all so it was perfect to take a little break from my elephant and spray base coats on my and sculptures. They're now safely back inside and I'm back to painting my trunky friend today.

I don't know if this is a familiar concept to anybody but there are some days my concentration is much better than others and this week has been a good week so focusing my attention on the trickier of the 3 sculptures for now!

09/12/2024

Last posting dates, new paintings and Studio Days! There's still time to get something wildly special for Christmas. I've also restocked some of your favourites in the homeware range - https://mailchi.mp/cb00918df451/not-the-red-pen-16530372

08/12/2024

Well we're open! The weather outside is frightful but inside it's quite delightful and since yesterday was a no go, please don't snow please don't snow please don't snow.

Last day at and my last show of the year.

07/12/2024

Tomorrow is on! I'll be honest I was absolutely devastated today was cancelled. Understanding the reasons does make the hit any less hard. It's been a strange year for my little business at the best of times and it felt very much like the straw that broke the camels back.

Thank you so much for everyone who came on Friday, it was a lovely day and thank you again to everyone who has ordered online from either my store, Etsy or Country Living Marketplace. It really means the world.

Hopefully I will see some of you tomorrow and if you can shop small this year and help us tiny people out.

Christmas wishes, Jina

27/11/2024

I finished this painting a while ago but I am yet to come up with a name for them. Any good ideas? I am doing a show at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn this weekend and I would ideally like to have a name seeing as the last two shows I haven't had one!

26/11/2024

My 2025 Calendars are here! I should have said before now but in true me fashion....I forgot. Which month do you like the best?

18/11/2024

'Swoop and Dive' went to a new home during my open studios. I don't think I even got round to show you before they flew the nest! I love swallows and I will definitely be painting more. Would you like to see them?

10/11/2024

Shall I call him Curly? I painted a sheep! Five points if you know the breed. I really enjoyed painting this. I've been meaning to do one for a while. It seems for this year's calendar I've painted a fair few new animals and birds which is nice.

09/11/2024

Name my hare (please)! I've been painting a lot of new pieces recently. If you're coming to our open studios at next week you will get to see some of them in person. In the meantime I would very much like it if you help name this. So far my favourite suggestion has been 'Hare Today Gone Tomorrow'.

08/11/2024

Winter Open Studios and 2025 Calendars - My November newsletter is ready for your perusal including lots of new bits and pieces and information on our free open studio event. https://mailchi.mp/5ed877df713f/not-the-red-pen-16530364

27/10/2024