It’s been 2 weeks since I last posted because life took over last week.
I thought it would be nice to update you on the ways Yours Faithfully Hannah Kirk products and packaging are eco-friendly.
Greeting Cards
All of my greeting cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based. All 49 designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each Greeting Card is blank inside for your own message, making them perfect for any occasion. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
Packaging
Greeting Cards:
When packaging my Greeting Cards, I first place them in tissue paper and seal them with washi tape. Then I put a bookmark and note in with the greeting cards. Depending on how many are going to the customer I then either place them in a cardboard backed ‘do not bend’ envelope or a small cardboard box. As you can see – both the products and packaging (minus the washi tape) are eco-friendly.
Here is a video to show you my packing process for greeting cards:
Original Art:
When packaging my original art I wrap in tissue paper and biodegradable bubble wrap (it even comes in a green colour!). Then I add a bookmark and note. I then make sure that it’s packaged nicely with cardboard before sending it securely on it’s ways.
Here’s a video of me packing up a painting that went all the way to Australia!
I think you get the idea, that where I can I am as environmentally friendly as possible.
I’d be willing to chat to you about this further if you have any questions.
In this blog post, I spotlight all of my greetings cards suitable for believers baptisms. I’ve also included cards suitable for Christenings and Baby Naming Day’s.
Baptism Cards
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each Greetings Card is blank inside for your own message. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
The painting I used for this design, ‘acceptance’ was originally painted as the first in my collection of faith-based discipleship paintings. The collection is being painted alongside writing a book on the complexities faced within Christians discipleship.
Boundaries
For this Boundaries Christian Greeting Card, I used a print of the painting ‘Boundaries’. It is the second painting in a new collection of faith-based discipleship abstract paintings.
Boundaries play an important part in discipleship. Some are ridged and firm, others are soft and float around hardly noticed – like bubbles. Boundaries, in their best form, aren’t for punishment, rejection or exclusion.
Connection
The painting printed on the front of this greeting card is the third painting in my collection of faith-based discipleship paintings. I’m painting this collection alongside writing a book on the complexities of Christian discipleship.
The painting that is printed on the front of this Christian greeting card, ‘Cross Through Time’ was originally meant to be the Lion of Judah!
I made a mistake and in frustration, I started to scrub the paint. Out of my frustrated scrubbing appeared this, which I’ve named Cross Through Time. It showed me that my gift for painting comes from God and that they are timeless and that what Jesus accomplished on the cross is way better than anything else.
Since then I have let Abba-Jesus-Spirit direct my path and teach me what they want me to paint.
Dialogue
The original dialogue painting is the 4th painting in my collection of faith-based discipleship abstracts.
Dialogue can be messy, bumpy, and beautiful. I used sap green, rose pink, orange and white because those colours communicate with each other on the colour wheel.
I’m creating these paintings in conjunction with a book that I’m writing on the complexities of discipleship. Here is a snippet on Dialogue:
I painted the original on the front of this dancing to the beat greeting card as part of the course I attended called School Of Acrylic Painting. I loved the background because it enhances the feeling of movement. The dancer is beautiful too.
Does God Have a Blueprint
When I was deciding which designs to move forward with I asked my husband for help with choosing the final cut. He suggested I get rid of this one because he wasn’t sure it was saleable. About a month later, I had a stall at Yeldall Manor, for their annual Open Day. It was by far my best seller!
I painted the original as a response to a service at church with the same title. When asked whether God has a blueprint for our lives I said ‘yes’. This painting flowed out of me as I let my response settle.
For the original painting, I sploshed Cerulean Blue around the canvas without thinking. Immediately I saw a cross in the top left corner. Then I painted my hand with purple paint and made a handprint on the right of the painting.
Finding God at Depth
I love the therapeutic benefit of using a palette knife to cut through acrylic paint to gradually expose a beautiful painting. I named this one Finding God at Depth based on the sermon series at the time. There is hope, I believe, in Jesus. He rescues us from the darkness.
Fisher’s of Men Verse
I love the therapeutic benefit of using a palette knife to cut through acrylic paint to gradually expose a beautiful painting. I named this one Fishers of Mankind because it reminds me of the Fishers of Men verse: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19 NIV)
Fly High
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to paint prophetically for people at a public community event in the town I live. It was a great opportunity and I painted lots of different images and then offered them to strangers and passers-by – as the Spirit led me.
My pastor saw this one and ‘knew’ who it was for, and so asked me if I minded if he gifted it to someone. I, of course, said yes. One of my gifts is to bless people, and I most often do that by blessing people with gifts of artwork or words of encouragement.
The Bible verse I was meditating on when I painted this was, ‘But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.’ (Isaiah 40:31 NHEB)
Garden of Eden
I painted this at the weekly art group (term time only), in Yateley (before Covid!). We have an optional theme, but I chose to do my own thing. This is one of my favourite techniques – to just paint as the Spirit leads and letting the painting flow out of me.
I love cutting into the paint with a palette knife and eventually creating a calming and colourful scene. This is an abstract painting, so it’s open for the viewer to interpret what they see, think, and feel, when they look at the painting. What do you see? What do you feel or think when you look at it?
I see the Garden of Eden and a beautiful waterfall. I used bright and calming colours for this painting.
Christening and Baby Naming Day Cards
Candle
I painted this during a dark point in my life.
Jesus has been the light in my darkness and has helped me through the toughest years of my life.
I pray this card brings peace, comfort, and hope to you in your darkness (or to those that you buy this for).
Cygnet in Transition
Have you heard the story The Ugly Duckling? I have! When I was little I watched the video and it resonated with me so much; I felt like an ugly duckling. By that, I mean that I never fitted in. The reason I believed that was because I was told that I was ugly, stupid and that I didn’t belong. For most of my life, I believed these lies and developed mental health disorders as a result.
A few years ago, my pastor re-framed this mindset into ‘You’re not an ugly duckling, you’re a beautiful cygnet and you are transitioning into a beautiful swan’. I believed him. Therefore, my love for cygnets and swans grew, and I have followed the lives of several swan families near where I live ever since. It has also sparked my recovery!
This painting, which is printed on the front of this cygnet in transition greeting card, was painted using one of my own reference photographs.
Cygnet Siblings
These cute cygnet siblings lived at a local lake. I followed the lives of these cygnets until they ‘flew the nest’. I visited them most days for a couple of years and have photographed them growing up.
The thing I love best about this photo is that I wonder what they are thinking about and saying to each other. It reminds me of sitting with my best friend, Patricia, and having a good old natter.
Cygnet Sitting
This super cute baby cygnet lived at a local lake. I followed the life of this cygnet until they ‘flew the nest’. I visited this cygnet most days for a couple of years and have photographed them growing up.
This cygnet is sitting on its parents back. I had never seen that before, so I was over the moon to capture something so precious. Have you ever seen a cygnet sitting (or sleeping) on their parents back?
Cygnet Sleeping
This extremely cute cygnet lived at a local lake. I followed the lives of this adorable cygnet until they ‘flew the nest’. I visited them most days for a couple of years and have photographed them growing up.
This cygnet is sleeping on its parents back. I had never seen that before, so I was over the moon to capture something so precious. Have you ever seen a cygnet sleeping on their parents back?
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you all of my greeting cards suitable for anniversaries.
Anniversary Cards
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each Greetings Card is blank inside for your own message. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
Despite painting the original from my imagination, the scene is reminiscent of the Mallorca coastline. I love it and I’m glad the original painting has gone to its forever home. Fear not, there is the option of buying this greeting card and framing it or purchasing it to bless someone else.
Here is what the customer said about the original painting, ‘I liked this painting as soon as Hannah posted a picture of it, so I’m thrilled to have the original hanging on my wall. It certainly lives up to its name – although the composition is simple, it gives me a real feeling of peace when I look at it.” M.W (Derby)
I painted the original on the front of this dancing to the beat greeting card as part of the course I attended called School Of Acrylic Painting. I loved the background because it enhances the feeling of movement. The dancer is beautiful too.
I love animals and landscapes so this was a perfect lesson for me. I had great fun doing the background and the trees. The shape of the elephants was trickier, and getting the shading right was a challenge. I’ve always wanted to go on safari and see elephants in the wild. I love how the baby elephant is following its dad. It makes it quite spiritual for me because it reminds me that I’m Abba’s child and that I am following Him with my art and writing.
I love watching the sunset. I often watch at a lake in Hampshire that I’m fond of, but also love it wherever I am. I can only imagine how spectacular it would be to see the sunset while on safari! What an awesome thought. I hope I’ve captured its beauty without ever seeing it – it flowed out of my inmost being and my imagination.
I painted the original as part of my Level 2 School Of Acrylic Painting course, in Gloucester. The technique we were learning was “silhouettes” so I chose to do a lake scene with silhouettes of trees and their reflections. I love the peaceful and calm nature of this painting – really soothing.
This is one of my most popular paintings to date. My husband has asked me if he could keep it. I of course said yes, but that has upset a couple of people who wanted to buy it!
Love is one of the most powerful emotions, isn’t it? But, it’s not just an emotion it’s also an action and a state of being.
I believe that we are able to love because the Living God has first loved us – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.” (John 3:16-17 NHEB) That, for me, is awesome.
This Love Spirals greeting card can make a great Anniversary Card. The original artwork was created using mixed media (pen and acrylics) on canvas paper.
Love is one of the most powerful emotions, isn’t it? But, it’s not just an emotion it’s also an action and a state of being.
I believe that we are able to love because the Living God has first loved us. When people get married, one of the most popular Bible readings is 1 Corinthians 13.
More of the story behind this artwork can be found on my website.
I holiday in Mallorca twice a year with my family.
During our last holiday there, I went on a romantic evening stroll along the Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa with my wonderful husband. It was that walk that inspired this painting.
The beautiful sunset, the glorious mountains, and the little boats dotted around the bay.
We stood in this spot for a while, enjoying the sunset and each others company before going to have dinner together while the girls were spending time with their grandparents.
I used my own reference photograph for this painting which I’ve had printed on the front of this Pine Walk Greeting Card.
I painted the original quite a while ago when I was first starting to paint. I think this was my first ever sunset/landscape. I was overly critical of it, but people loved it.
The original has sold and this is one of my most popular greetings cards. The stock is running low, so if you’d like one I wouldn’t hang about.
Although, this steam train greeting card is most popular amongst males, it is suitable for any gender, and for any occasion. I painted the original in watercolour, on watercolour paper, for my father-in-law (as a commission). He’s a steam train enthusiast.
Although watercolour is not the medium I use most often, I’m incredibly pleased with how this turned out. My father-in-law loves it, which is a bonus.
I am open for commissions, so please do get in touch if you’d like to commission me for a piece of artwork.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you all of my greeting cards most suited as birthday cards for them.
The majority of my cards are gender neutral and suitable for any occasion.
With that little introduction out of the way let’s take a look at some of my greeting cards.
Birthday Cards for Them:
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each greetings card is blank inside for your own message. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
I drew the original in soft pastels and pastel pencils on pastel paper. I’m very happy with how this turned out. I especially love the beautiful spring colours in the background.
I painted the original during my first lesson at School Of Acrylic Painting, based in Gloucester. It also featured in my first ever group exhibition in Aldershot.
Despite coming from my imagination it was reminiscent of the Mallorca coastline. I love it and I’m glad that the original has gone to its forever home. Fear not, there is the option of buying this greeting card and framing it or purchasing it to bless someone else.
Here is what the customer said about the original painting, ‘I liked this painting as soon as Hannah posted a picture of it, so I’m thrilled to have the original hanging on my wall. It certainly lives up to its name – although the composition is simple, it gives me a real feeling of peace when I look at it.” M.W (Derby)
These cute cygnet siblings lived at a local lake. I followed the lives of these cygnets until they ‘flew the nest’. I visited them most days for a couple of years and have photographed them growing up.
The thing I love best about this photo is that I wonder what they are thinking about and saying to each other. It reminds me of sitting with my best friend, Patricia, and having a good old natter.
The original dialogue painting is the 4th painting in my collection of faith-based discipleship abstracts.
Dialogue can be messy, bumpy, and beautiful. I used sap green, rose pink, orange and white because those colours communicate with each other on the colour wheel.
I’m creating these paintings in conjunction with a book that I’m writing on the complexities of discipleship.
I love animals and landscapes so this was a perfect lesson for me. I had great fun doing the background and the trees. The shape of the elephants was trickier, and getting the shading right was a challenge. I’ve always wanted to go on safari and see elephants in the wild. I love how the baby elephant is following its dad. It makes it quite spiritual for me because it reminds me that I’m Abba’s child and that I am following Him with my art and writing.
I love watching the sunset. I often watch at a lake in Hampshire that I’m fond of, but also love it wherever I am. I can only imagine how spectacular it would be to see the sunset while on safari! What an awesome thought. I hope I’ve captured its beauty without ever seeing it – it flowed out of my inmost being and my imagination.
This cute and happy little hedgehog was snapped at my first ever pet photo shoot. I don’t do too many pet photo shoots these days, but am open to more in the future.
I’ve always loved hedgehogs. I’ve never been fortunate enough to see them in the wild, so I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to take a photo of this pet hedgehog. I got several good photos but chose this one for the greeting card.
Kingfishers are my favourite bird. I had it on my ‘bucket list’ to see a kingfisher in the wild. My dream came true in 2017 and I have since been blessed to see others too. This one posed for me for over 10 minutes and I took over 100 photos.
When choosing photos and artwork to go on greetings cards, I just had to include a photo of a kingfisher.
A few summer’s ago, we as a family, along with my aunt and cousins, visited West Midlands Safari Park. Part of the experience includes a drive-through safari. The animals that were most spectacular were the pack of lions and lionesses. They were really far away and up high on a large rock – reminiscent of ‘Pride Rock’ in Disney’s Lion King. So, I’m somewhat thrilled to have captured so many lovely photos of a lioness. The photo I chose to be printed on greeting cards stuck out as a favourite because she looks deep in thought.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you all of my greeting cards suitable for male birthdays. In other blog posts this month, I’m sharing birthday cards for her and birthday cards for them.
I feel a bit uncomfortable separating them into categories because the majority of my cards are gender neutral and suitable for any occasion. However, search engines like clarity!
With that little introduction out of the way let’s take a look at some of my greeting cards.
Birthday Cards for Him:
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each Greetings Card is blank inside for your own message, making them perfect for any occasion. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
Originally, I painted this in acrylics and used a palette knife. It was painted on a canvas board.
Although abstract, I based it on a favourite place that I go to, in the local area, called Swan Lakes. I love it there. It’s so peaceful and you hardly ever see anyone there, which is perfect for when I want to get closer to God and enjoy His creation.
I painted the original during my first lesson at School Of Acrylic Painting, based in Gloucester. It also featured in my first ever group exhibition in Aldershot.
Despite coming from my imagination it was reminiscent of the Mallorca coastline. I love it and I’m glad it has gone to it’s forever home. Fear not, there is the option of buying this greeting card and framing it, or purchasing it to bless someone else.
Here is what the customer said about the original painting, ‘I liked this painting as soon as Hannah posted a picture of it, so I’m thrilled to have the original hanging on my wall. It certainly lives up to its name – although the composition is simple, it gives me a real feeling of peace when I look at it.” M.W (Derby)
I have completed a course at the School of Acrylic Painting in Gloucestershire. The lessons were once a month and after 12 lessons I’ll complete Level 1. I have since gone on to complete Level 2 too. This was painted during one of those lessons.
I love animals and landscapes so this was a perfect lesson for me. I had great fun doing the background and the trees. The shape of the elephants was trickier, and getting the shading right was a challenge. I’ve always wanted to go on safari and see elephants in the wild. I love how the baby elephant is following its dad. It makes it quite spiritual for me because it reminds me that I’m Abba’s child and that I am following Him with my art and writing.
Kingfishers are my favourite bird. I had it on my ‘bucket list’ to see a Kingfisher in the wild. My dream came true in 2017 and I have since been blessed to see others too. This one posed for me for over 10 minutes and I took over 100 photos.
When choosing photos and artwork to go on greeting cards, I just had to include a photo of a Kingfisher.
I painted the original as part of my Level 2 School Of Acrylic Painting course, in Gloucester. The technique we were learning was “silhouettes” so I chose to do a lake scene with silhouettes of trees and their reflections. I love the peaceful and calm nature of this painting – really soothing.
A few summer’s ago, we as a family, along with my aunt and cousins, visited West Midlands Safari Park.
Part of the experience includes a drive-through safari. The animals that were most spectacular were the pack of lions and lionesses. They were really far away and up high on a large rock – reminiscent of ‘pride rock’ in Disney’s Lion King.
So, I’m somewhat thrilled to have captured so many lovely photos of a lioness. The photo I chose to be printed on Greetings Card stuck out as a favourite because she looks deep in thought.
The tree on the front of this tree greetings card is my favourite tree! It lives at Swan Lakes and overlooks the Blackwater River. It’s my favourite tree because it reminds me of a house (I know it’s strange!!). It reminds me of a house close to where my grandparents used to live in Rickmansworth. Every time I see the tree on my regular walk it reminds me of this particular house. It intrigues me as to why.
I holiday in Mallorca twice a year with my family.
During our last holiday there, I went on a romantic evening stroll along the Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa with my wonderful husband. It was that walk that inspired this painting.
The beautiful sunset, the glorious mountains, and the little boats dotted around the bay.
I painted this scene ‘Purple Hills at Dusk’ at the art class I attended – School Of Acrylic Painting . I knew the theme for that class and noticed rolling hills on my journey to Gloucester. So, although I painted from my imagination it was based on a view I’d glimpsed on my drive.
I decided to paint the scene at dusk and so I’ve put lights in the valley. This painting has received a lot of positive comments.
I drew the original in soft pastels on pastel paper. I drew it at a local art group (long before Covid restrictions). I miss that art group and hope it won’t be too long before we can return.
I love the coast. Do you? I don’t visit the coast much in this country (England), but when we go on holiday it always seems to be near the coast.
Although this steam train greeting card is most popular amongst males, it is suitable for any gender, and for any occasion. I painted the original in watercolour, on watercolour paper, for my father-in-law (as a commission). He’s a steam train enthusiast.
Although watercolour is not the medium I use most often, I’m incredibly pleased with how this turned out. My father-in-law loves it, which is a bonus.
I am open for commissions, so please do get in touch if you’d like to commission me for a piece of artwork.
This photo was taken at Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight while walking through a lowered pathway through a pond. These are my most popular cards, as such, there are only 7 left!
I love waterlilies. Do you? They are so pretty and I love the different colours of waterlilies. My favourites are the pink waterlilies though. Do you have a favourite?
We usually have 2 holidays per year on the Isle of Wight and Robin Hill Country Park is a favourite place to visit for my family. Have you ever been? If so, do you have a favourite place to visit on the Isle of Wight? Perhaps you live there?
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you all of my greeting cards suitable for female birthdays.
In future blog posts this month, I’ll be sharing birthday cards for him and birthday cards for them.
I feel a bit uncomfortable separating them into categories because the majority of my cards are gender neutral and suitable for any occasion.
With that little introduction out of the way let’s take a look at some of my greeting cards.
Birthday Cards for Her:
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All designs are created by me with either my photographs or original art on the front.
Each Greetings Card is blank inside for your own message, making them perfect for any occasion.
I painted the original during my first lesson at the School Of Acrylic Painting, based in Gloucester.
It also featured in my first ever group exhibition in Aldershot.
Despite coming from my imagination it was reminiscent of the Mallorca coastline.
I love it and I’m glad it has gone to its forever home.
Fear not, there is the option of buying this greeting card and framing it or purchasing it to bless someone else.
Here is what the customer said about the original painting, ‘I liked this painting as soon as Hannah posted a picture of it, so I’m thrilled to have the original hanging on my wall. It certainly lives up to its name – although the composition is simple, it gives me a real feeling of peace when I look at it.” M.W (Derby)
My youngest daughter’s favourite animal is Giraffes. She missed out on going to Marwell Zoo on a school trip due to illness.
So, during the school holidays, I took her there. We had a wonderful day.
She, as I suspected, was thrilled to see giraffes.
I was thrilled too because I got several lovely photographs of them.
This was one of them.
I named the photo, and therefore card, ‘friendship’ because the two giraffes on the front are spending time together and look like they are having a good old natter.
This giraffe photo greeting card would be perfect for someone you love spending time with, or someone who loves giraffes.
This photo reminds me of the many chats with my best friend.
Purchasing greetings cards seems to be a rather common occurrence. Just this past week I had a birthday to buy a greeting card for.
I thought I’d share with you some of my top-selling greetings cards.
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable-based.
All 49 designs are designed, by me, with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each greetings card is blank inside for your own message, making them perfect for any occasion. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
Price per card: £2.50 (FREE postage and packing within the UK) – please note: the pen is not included.
This photo was taken at Robin Hill Country Park while walking through a lowered pathway through a pond. These are my most popular cards, as such, there are only 10 left!
This cute and happy little hedgehog was snapped at my first ever pet photoshoot. I don’t do too many pet photo shoots these days, but am open to more in the future.
When I was deciding which designs to move forward with I asked my husband for help with choosing the final cut. He suggested I get rid of this one because he wasn’t sure it was saleable. About a month later, I had a stall at Yeldall Manor, for their annual Open Day. It was by far my best seller! 🙂
This was my 2nd ‘prophetic’ painting. I was trying to recreate a painting I had done for my pastor, but God had other ideas and helped me create this painting.
I painted this during a dark point in my life. Jesus has been the light in my darkness and has helped me through the toughest years of my life. I pray this card brings peace, comfort, and hope to you in your darkness (or to those that you buy this for).
This greetings card is most popular for males but can be for any gender, and for any occasion. I painted the original in watercolour for my father-in-law (as a commission). He’s a steam train enthusiast.
With Easter fast approaching I thought it would be nice for me to share with you my range of Easter Greeting Cards.
Each Easter Greeting Card is £2 (FREE p&p within the UK).
What’s included?
* A6 size Greeting Card * Printed on FSC certified card using soy or vegetable based inks * Blank inside for your own message * White envelope * Designed and printed in the UK Please note that these Greeting Cards do not come with a pen.
The painting that is printed on the front of this Christian greeting card, ‘Cross Through Time’ was originally meant to be the Lion of Judah!
I made a mistake and in frustration I started to scrub the paint. Out of my frustrated scrubbing appeared this, which I’ve named Cross Through Time. It showed me that my gift for painting comes from God and that they are timeless and that what Jesus accomplished on the cross is way better than anything else.
Since then I have let Abba-Jesus-Spirit direct my path and teach me what they want me to paint.
When I was deciding which designs to move forward with I asked my husband for help with choosing the final cut. He suggested I get rid of this one because he wasn’t sure it was saleable. About a month later, I had a stall at Yeldall Manor, for their annual Open Day. It was by far my best seller! 🙂
I painted the original as a response to a service at church with the same title. When asked whether God has a blueprint for our lives I said ‘yes’. This painting flowed out of me as I let my response settle.
I love the therapeutic benefit of using a palette knife to cut through acrylic paint to gradually expose a beautiful painting. I named this one Finding God at Depth based on the sermon series at the time. There is hope, I believe, in Jesus. He rescues us from darkness.
These cute cygnet siblings lived at a local lake. I followed the lives of these cygnets until they ‘flew the nest’. I visited them most days for a couple of years and have photographed them growing up.
The thing I love best about this photo is that I wonder what they are thinking about and saying to each other. It reminds me of sitting with my best friend, Patricia, and having a good old natter.
The painting printed on the front of this greeting card is the third painting in my collection of faith-based discipleship paintings. I’m painting this collection alongside writing a book on the complexities of Christian discipleship.
The original dialogue painting is the 4th painting in my collection of faith-based discipleship abstracts.
Dialogue can be messy, bumpy, and beautiful. I used sap green, rose pink, orange and white because those colours communicate with each other on the colour wheel.
I’m creating these paintings in conjunction with a book that I’m writing on the complexities of discipleship.
I hope you have enjoyed browsing my Easter Greeting Cards. This is just an overview of some of the cards suitable. To browse my full selection of Greeting Cards please click on the button bellow.
Spring seems to be creeping up on us as we enter March! Time seems to be speeding up, doesn’t it?
In March there are several key calendar dates: St David’s day is today (happy St David’s day to all those with Welsh connections); World Book Day on the 4th; International Women’s Day on the 8th; Mother’s Day (in the UK) on the 14th; and then Palm Sunday on the 28th. I’m sure there are others.
The one I’d like to focus on today is Mother’s Day. I’m not insensitive, I appreciate that not everyone likes, or celebrates, Mother’s Day. However, there are likely to be people in your life who are like a ‘mother’ to you, or who you might like to buy gifts for at some point in the future.
With that in mind, I’d like to share with you some of my most popular Mother’s Day gifts and greetings cards.
Greetings Cards:
Price: £2 (FREE p&p within the UK)
What’s included?
A6 size Greeting Card
Printed on FSC certified card using soy or vegetable based inks
Blank inside for your own message
Supplied with a white envelope
Designed and printed in the UK
Please note that these greetings cards do not come with a pen.
This Abstract Lake Greetings Card has my painting ‘abstract lake’ printed on the front.
I have a special place that I go to, in the local area, called Swan Lakes. I love it there. It’s so peaceful and I hardly ever see anyone there, which is perfect for when I want to get closer to God and enjoy His creation. This lake that I have painted in abstract style is at Swan Lakes.
The original painting is a beautiful lake view landscape and was painted in acrylics and using a palette knife. This is one of my favourite techniques for applying paint. It was painted on canvas board.
The photo on the front of this greeting card is of pretty pink flowers found in the wild. I’m not big on flowers, so I m unable to tell you the name of this plant.
As a wildlife photographer, I spend a lot of time walking and taking photographs. I mostly take photographs of animals and birds, but landscapes, plants, trees, and even the moon, also feature in my collection of photographs.
This Greetings Card has my painting ‘Calm Coast’ printed on the front.
I painted this at my first lesson at School Of Acrylic Painting, based in Gloucester. It also featured in my first ever group exhibition. Despite coming from my imagination it was reminiscent of the Mallorca coastline. I love it and I’m glad it has gone to it’s forever home.
Here is what the customer said about the original, ‘I liked this painting as soon as Hannah posted a picture of it, so I’m thrilled to have the original hanging on my wall. It certainly lives up to its name – although the composition is simple, it gives me a real feeling of peace when I look at it.” M.W (Derby)
This Greetings Card has my painting ‘Dancing to the Beat of His Heart’ printed on the front.
I painted the original as part of the course I attended called School Of Acrylic Painting (SOAP for short). I love the background because it enhances the feeling of movement. The dancer is beautiful too.
This Greetings Card has my painting, ‘Elephant Safari at Sunset’ printed on the front.
The original was painted for my 10th lesson of the SOAP course. I love animals and landscapes so this was a perfect lesson for me. I had great fun doing the background and the trees. The shape of the elephants was trickier, and getting the shading right was a challenge. I’ve always wanted to go on safari and see elephants in the wild. I love how the baby elephant is following its dad. It makes it quite spiritual for me because it reminds me that I’m Abba’s child and that I am following Him with my art, photography, and writing.
I love watching the sun set. I often watch the sunset at a lake in Hampshire that I’m fond of, but love it wherever I am. I can only imagine how spectacular it would be to see the sunset while on safari! What an awesome thought. I hope I’ve captured its beauty without ever seeing it – it flowed out of my inmost being and my imagination.
This Greetings Card has my photo of a happy little Hedgehog printed on the front.
I took the photo during my first ever pet photoshoot session. I have since then done several others. I’ve paused photoshoots for the time being, but might offer them again in the future.
This Hedgehog warmed my heart and I hope he warms yours too.
This Greetings Card has my photo of a Kingfisher printed on the front.
Kingfishers are my favourite bird. I had it on my ‘bucket list’ to see a Kingfisher in the wild. My dream came true in 2017 and I have since been blessed to see others too. This one posed for me for over 10 minutes.
This Greetings Card has a copy of my Lake and Tree Reflections painting printed on the front.
I painted the original as part of my Level 2 School Of Acrylic Painting course, in Gloucester. The technique we were learning was silhouettes so I chose to do a lake scene with silhouettes of trees and their reflections. I love the peaceful and calm nature of this painting – really soothing.
This Greetings Card has a copy of my My Favourite Tree painting printed on the front.
This is my favourite tree! It lives at Swan Lakes and overlooks the Blackwater River. It’s my favourite tree because it reminds me of a house (I know it’s strange!!). It reminds me of a house close to where my grandparents used to live in Rickmansworth. Every time I see the tree on my regular walk it reminds me of this particular house. It intrigues me as to why. The tree brings me a certain level of comfort. Is that wrong?
I painted the tree at the local art group I attend. The weekly them was ‘woods’ or ‘trees’ and I knew I had to paint my favourite tree. Do you have a favourite tree? Does it remind you of something or someone else? I always have my most spiritual moments – where I feel closest to God – when in nature. Is that true for you too?
This Greetings Card has a copy of my Puerto Pollensa at Sunset painting printed on the front.
I holiday in Mallorca twice a year with my family. In May, during our last holiday there, I went on a romantic evening stroll along the Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa with my wonderful husband. It was that walk that inspired the original painting. The beautiful sunset, the glorious mountains, and the little boats dotted around the bay. We stood in this spot for a while, enjoying the sunset and each others company before going to have dinner together while the girls were spending time with their grandparents.
I used my own reference photograph for this painting.
This Greetings Card has a copy of my Purple Hills at Dusk painting printed on the front.
I painted this scene at an art class I attended – School Of Acrylic Painting . I knew the theme for that class and noticed rolling hills on my journey to Gloucester. So, although I painted from my imagination it was based on a view I’d glimpsed on my drive.
I decided to paint the scene at dusk and so I’ve put lights in the valley. This painting has received a lot of positive comments.
This Greetings Card has a copy of my Springtime Blue Tit drawing on the front.
I drew this using soft pastels on pastel paper. It was spring when I drew it, and so that’s why I named it ‘springtime Blue Tit’. These are some of my favourite colours and one of my favourite birds.
This Waterlily Reflection Greetings Card has my photo printed on the front.
This photo was taken at Robin Hill Country Park while walking through a lowered pathway through a pond. These are my most popular cards, as such there are only 10 left!
These sweet coffee mugs have a beautiful Robin on. The photograph was taken by me (Hannah Kirk). The Robin looks like they’re deep in thought, so I named the photograph, and therefore coffee mug, Contemplative Robin.
This photobook, Faithful Snapshots, showcases my wildlife and nature photographs.
I love taking photos of birds, animals, pets, flowers, landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, and the moon.Photographs in this photobook include: Stag, Doe, Crested Grebe, Mandarin Duck, Mallard, Cormorant, Pershore Abbey, Hedgehog, Swans, Cygnets, Kingfisher, Robin, Mallorca, Malvern Hills, the moon, and much more…
This photobook, Faithful Snapshots, has a purple linen cover. Inside are 80 of my best (and most popular) photographs. Individually, I charge £12 for these photos, so this book is a bargain. Size: 20cm x 15cm.
I thought I’d share with you, this week, some of my top selling Greetings Cards.
All of my greetings cards are environmentally friendly – they are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card, and the inks used are all soy or vegetable based.
All 49 designs were designed by me with either my photographs or original art on the front. Each Greetings Card is blank inside for your own message, making them perfect for any occasion. They come with a white envelope. Size A6.
Price per card: £2 (FREE postage and packing within the UK) – please not: pen is not included.
This photo was taken at Robin Hill Country Park while walking through a lowered pathway through a pond. These are my most popular cards, as such there are only 10 left!
This cute and happy little hedgehog was snapped at my first ever pet photo shoot. I don’t do too many pet photo shoots these days, but am open to more in the future.
When I was deciding which designs to move forward with I asked my husband for help with choosing the final cut. He suggested I get rid of this one because he wasn’t sure it was saleable. About a month later, I had a stall at Yeldall Manor, for their annual Open Day. It was by far my best seller! 🙂
This was my 2nd ‘prophetic’ painting. I was trying to recreate a painting I had done for my pastor, but God had other ideas and helped me create this painting.
I painted this at a dark point in my life. Jesus has been the light in my darkness and has helped me through the toughest years of my life. I pray this card brings peace, comfort, and hope to you in your darkness (or to those that you buy this for).
This greetings card is most popular for males, but can be for any gender, and for any occasion. I painted the original in watercolour for my father-in-law (as a commission). He’s a steam train enthusiast.
I can’t quite believe that we enter February today. Time seems to be going quickly, but also going slowly. Does it feel that way for you?
In just under two weeks’ time it will be Valentine’s Day. Is that something you celebrate, even if just with a card. I know that some people give gifts to their friends, family, or other loved ones to say that they care – it doesn’t have to be a romantic thing.
Here is a roundup of some of the products that seem best suited for Valentine’s Day:
Greetings Cards:
All Greetings Cards are A6 size and are blank inside for your own message and come with a white envelope. Price: £2 including P&P (within the UK). Please note: pen is not included.
This photobook, Faithful Snapshots, has a purple linen cover. Inside are 80 of my best (and most popular) photographs. Individually, I charge £12 for these photos, so this book is a bargain. Size: 20cm x 15cm.
This photobook, Faithful Snapshots, showcases my wildlife and nature photographs.
I love taking photos of birds, animals, pets, flowers, landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, and the moon.Photographs in this photobook include: Stag, Doe, Crested Grebe, Mandarin Duck, Mallard, Cormorant, Pershore Abbey, Hedgehog, Swans, Cygnets, Kingfisher, Robin, Mallorca, Malvern Hills, the moon, and much more…
I painted this as part of a course I attended. I love the calming colours, bright sunset, and glow of the Icy Lake off-set by the snowy landscape. Such a simple scene but so lovely to look at.
This painting was created with landscape and winter-scene lovers in mind. If you have a special place in your home for this painting, or would like to gift it to someone, I’d love for you to purchase it.
Price: £50 (FREE p&p) Size: 30cm x 40cm. Once bought you will receive contact from me and I will arrange the prompt shipping of this painting.
I holiday in Mallorca twice a year with my family. In May, during our last holiday there, I went on a romantic evening stroll along the Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa with my wonderful husband. It was that walk that inspired this painting. The beautiful sunset, the glorious mountains, and the little boats dotted around the bay. We stood in this spot for a while, enjoying the sunset and each others company before going to have dinner together while the girls were spending time with their grandparents.
I used my own reference photograph for this painting. As I have so many photos of Mallorca – and in particular the Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa – this is the first in a large collection of paintings. I can’t wait to paint the rest of them. If you’d like to be kept up to date with all of my latest paintings please join my mailing list.
This painting was created with Puerto Pollensa lovers in mind. If you have a special place in your home for this painting, or you would like to gift it, I’d love for you to purchase it.
Painted in Acrylics on Stretched Canvas. Price: £50 (FREE p&p) Size 30cm x 40cm. Once bought I will arrange the prompt shipping of this painting.
I’m did a course in 2019 at theSchool of Acrylic Paintingin Gloucestershire. The lessons were once a month and after 12 lessons I’ll complete Level 1. This was painted for my 10th lesson, in October. I love animals and landscapes so this was a perfect lesson for me. I had great fun doing the background and the trees. The shape of the elephants was trickier, and getting the shading right was a challenge. I’ve always wanted to go on safari and see elephants in the wild. I love how the baby elephant is following its dad. It makes it quite spiritual for me because it reminds me that I’m Abba’s child and that I am following Him with my art and writing.
I love watching the sun set. I often watch at a lake in Hampshire that I’m fond of, but also love it wherever I am. I can only imagine how spectacular it would be to see the sunset while on safari! What an awesome thought. I hope I’ve captured its beauty without ever seeing it – it flowed out of my inmost being and my imagination.
I see this painting hung above a mantle-piece, so that the owner can enjoy a beautiful safari sunset without leaving their front door. This painting was created with animal lovers in mind. If you have a special place in your home for this painting, or you’d like to gift it, I’d love for you to purchase it.
Price: £50 (FREE p&p) Size 30cm x 40cm. Once bought I will arrange prompt shipping of this painting.
I painted this scene ‘Purple Hills at Dusk’ at the art class I attended –School Of Acrylic Painting . I knew the theme for that class and noticed rolling hills on my journey to Gloucester. So, although I painted from my imagination it was based on a view I’d glimpsed on my drive.
I decided to paint the scene at dusk and so I’ve put lights in the valley. This painting has received a lot of positive comments.
This painting was created with landscape lovers in mind. If you would like it hanging on a wall in your house, or you’d like to gift it to someone, then I’d love for you to purchase this beautiful and original piece of artwork.
Price: £50 (FREE p&p) Once bought I will arrange the prompt shipping of this painting.
This is just an overview of my products. There are many other items to choose from.
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