♥ ☆ Representative, figurative artist, based in London ☆ ♥ Contact me at alexaaulds@hotmail.com or find me on Facebook and TwitterTumblr (3.0; @alexaaulds)http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f6b26a4b29266ef05e04aa5f943665aa/tumblr_mncm0wy2Fs1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Euphrosyne”</p> <p>The goddess of joy, mirth, merriment and contentment.</p> <p>Part of The Graces series.</p> <p>2013</p> <p>305mm x 254mm</p> <p>Acrylic and ink on canvas board</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/51292043326http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/51292043326Sat, 25 May 2013 10:50:56 +0100alexaauldsAlexa AuldseuphrosynepaintingportraitportfolioacrylicartGreekgreek musesgracesjoy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/436eaeab03b1eb9ff7796e9d8e1c6b69/tumblr_mnbahhGKkK1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>B&W detail from “Euphrosyne” #art #lace #painting</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/51232796951http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/51232796951Fri, 24 May 2013 17:44:05 +0100paintingartlace<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3d82eabf5cf392e7043a251a88a40aad/tumblr_mmwdsaRj6S1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Thalia”</span><br/><br/><span>The goddess of good cheer, festivity and rich banquets. She was the blossoming one.</span><br/><span>The Greek word thalia is an adjective applied to banquets, meaning rich, plentiful, flourishing, luxuriant and abundant.</span><br/><br/><span>Part of The Graces series.</span><br/><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/>2013<br/>305mm x 254mm<br/><br/>Acrylic and ink on canvas board</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50580603835http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50580603835Thu, 16 May 2013 16:31:22 +0100alexaauldsAlexa AuldsartacrylicportraitpaintingportfoliolacetattooGraceThaliaGreekMuse<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bbcc3ca95a6f484acb05b97c34e9a052/tumblr_mmsrq5wAup1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Work in progress…<br/> “Thalia” from The Graces series #art</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50427255097http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50427255097Tue, 14 May 2013 17:42:05 +0100art<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d8340d07da6422e7b104c9c4a1a195eb/tumblr_mmquuuyhpy1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The next of The Graces taking shape #art #lace</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50346690387http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50346690387Mon, 13 May 2013 16:54:30 +0100artlace<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ef63b2ad915d1658480af02e88832af/tumblr_mmjewkrphW1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>ARTFLASH!</p> <p>I’m super excited to to have been selected again to exhibit with The Society of Women Artists in their 152nd annual exhibition at Mall Galleries in London this summer. 152 years is quite a mean feat!</p> <p>The show runs from the 27th June to the 6th July 2013</p> <p>Daily 10am - 5pm (3pm last day)</p> <p>Girl power!!</p> <p>Love ♥</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50016054003http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/50016054003Thu, 09 May 2013 16:26:44 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/02a46cf42438602ba3807af647c27d06/tumblr_mmblp1N4ef1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Aglaia”</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">The goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence and adornment</span></span></span></p> <p>Part of The Graces series.</p> <p>2013</p> <p>305mm x 254mm</p> <p>Acrylic and ink on canvas board</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">In Greek and Roman mythology the Graces (or Charites) were minor goddesses who symbolized beauty charm, and goodness. They were three sisters: </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Aglaia (brightness or splendor), E</span><span class="Apple-style-span">uphrosyne (mirth or joyfulness) and </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Thalia (good cheer or blossoming one).</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Aglaia was the goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence and adornment</span><br/></span></span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span">The Graces were the children of Zeus and Eurynome, a daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. The main role of the Graces was to bestow beauty, charm, and goodness on young women and to give joy to people in general. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Usually the Graces were attending the Greek goddess of Beauty <a href="http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/aphrodite/" target="_blank">Aphrodite</a> and her companion <a href="http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/eros/" target="_blank">Eros</a> and loved dancing around in a circle to <a href="http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/apollo/" target="_blank">Apollo</a>’s divine music, together with the <a href="http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/nymphs/" target="_blank">Nymphs</a> and the <a href="http://www.greek-gods.info/ancient-greek-gods/muses/" target="_blank">Muses</a>.</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/49673411934http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/49673411934Sun, 05 May 2013 11:12:33 +0100alexaAuldsAlexa AuldsartacrylicpaintingportfolioportraitAglaiaGreek MusesGraces<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea2bf735804f3fc0d9ffa1015d74147e/tumblr_mhje1m4arU1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>ARTFLASH!!</p> <p>Upcoming solo exhibition of my paintings and prints at The Lucky Pig cocktail bar in Fitzrovia, W1.</p> <p>Preview night Tuesday 5th March from 6pm with free canapés and drinks on arrival. Free entry too!</p> <p>Come on down!!</p> <p>Love <span>♥</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/42014417818http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/42014417818Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:20:00 +0000exhibitionartpaintingalexaauldspreviewluckypiglondon<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a154ee68e701cacc819f04b5c6177d3/tumblr_mh10n3GzCU1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Mo”</span><br/><span>2013</span><br/><span>254mm x 203mm</span><br/><span>Acrylic, silver leaf and Swarovski® Elements on canvas board</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189909924http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189909924Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:13:00 +0000alexaauldsAlexa AuldsportraitportfolioartacrylicMo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/84ea38cbf17f45365961338d41d4691c/tumblr_mh10ko7Yn21qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Miny”</span><br/><span>2013</span><br/><span>254mm x 203mm</span><br/><span>Acrylic, silver leaf and Swarovski® Elements on canvas board</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189867070http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189867070Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:12:00 +0000alexaauldsAlexa AuldsportraitportfolioartacrylicMiny<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bba57148d4a79c328a312e1254e3b4c6/tumblr_mh10iuZ4xg1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Meeny”</span><br/><span>2013</span><br/><span>254mm x 203mm</span><br/><span>Acrylic, silver leaf and Swarovski® Elements on canvas board</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189832894http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189832894Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:11:00 +0000alexaAuldsAlexa AuldsportraitportfolioartpaintingacrylicMeeny<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d965373929a517ba6de749eb8decf617/tumblr_mh10gsHJP51qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Eeny”</span><br/><span>2013</span><br/><span>254mm x 203mm</span><br/><span>Acrylic, silver leaf and Swarovski® Elements on canvas board</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189796489http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/41189796489Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:10:00 +0000alexaAuldsAlexa AuldsportraitportfolioartpaintingEenyacrylic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mekgbkh6uQ1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>‎”Deep Blue”</span><br/><span>2012</span><br/><span>305mm x 254mm</span><br/><span>acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas board</span><br/><br/><span>This commission will soon be winging her way to her new owner on the other side of the world, in Australia!</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/37265216788http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/37265216788Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:26:07 +0000AlexaAuldsAlexa Auldsportfolioacrylicartpaintingsilverportraitcommission<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mek3j3LuS91qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Deep Blue”<br/> 2012 commission<br/> #art</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/37255811857http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/37255811857Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:49:51 +0000art<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdw44g56zQ1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>🌟twinkle twinkle little crystal🌟 #art @swarovski @official_swarovski</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/36280013717http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/36280013717Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:16 +0000art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdhiq7bWSI1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This was my first wedding portrait commission, currently on its way to its new owners in Dubai!</p> <p>“John & Fatina”</p> <p>2012</p> <p>406mm x 305mm</p> <p>Acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas board</p> <div></div>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/35707883647http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/35707883647Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:51:42 +0000AlexaAuldsAlexa Auldsartpaintingportraitacrylicgoldbridegroomweddingorchidportfolio<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdhhx01XCK1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My first wedding portrait commission! #art #painting #bride #wedding #bridal</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/35707197006http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/35707197006Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:34:11 +0000paintingbridalweddingartbride<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbs52tqw5z1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Waiting for some Swarovski® Elements to make her sparkle!! @official_swarovski @swarovski #art (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/33425454720http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/33425454720Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:23:17 +0100art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wbg2gt8w1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">★ ☆ <strong>10</strong></span><strong>% off my prints to celebrate #london2012 #art</strong> <span class="Apple-style-span">☆ </span><span class="Apple-style-span">★ </span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"></span>Enter discount code <strong>“</strong><strong>LONDON2012”</strong> at checkout!</p> <p>Offer ends 9th September, when the festival officially ends, so be quick! Visit my shop using below link, take a look and grab yourself a bargain!</p> <p>Love <span class="Apple-style-span">♥</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexaAulds" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexaAulds</a> (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/29615197004http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/29615197004Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:50:00 +0100artlondon2012<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8waa0DVwY1qjwi84o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My prints are on display & for sale at Mess Cafe, 38 Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1JN. Come and see and eat some delicious food while you’re at it!! (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p> <p>Fab review of the cafe here <a href="http://londontheinsideeat.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/reviewed-mess-cafe.html" target="_blank">http://londontheinsideeat.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/reviewed-mess-cafe.html</a></p> <p>I ♥ THIS PLACE! Best food and drink around, and beautiful decor too ;)</p> <p>Love <span class="Apple-style-span">♥</span></p>http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/29614601994http://alexaaulds.tumblr.com/post/29614601994Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:25:00 +0100