Category Archives: Studio

Working on something

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Karley Burgs

I’m working on a special (secret) project at the moment. I have been commissioned to create a bird image/painting for a new business soon to open. The image above is obviously  in development, but a sneaky peak before the detail … Continue reading →

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I Heart Little Piglets

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Karley Burgs

I heart little piglets…works in progress…

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Warren

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Karley Burgs

Here is a sneaky peak at the new addition to the family, Warren. I will post photos of the full piece at a later date. You can see the progress of this piece I previously posted here

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Studio Time

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Karley Burgs

Work in progress started today…I have a lot more work to do on this piece, but it’s starting to take shape. Below is the detail of the ears…when you shine the light behind them you can see the veins shining … Continue reading →

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Studio Sneaky Peak

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Karley Burgs

This is what I did today…she’s a new creation for the group show I am participating in at Blue Moon, Havelock North,  11th to 13th November.  The show is curated by Jane Gray from Wine Country Gallery and is showing … Continue reading →

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More fun with dolls

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Karley Burgs

My latest quest is finding weird looking dolls for a piece I am creating – covering a wall full of dolls heads, which have been modified with some animalistic features and a few other bits and pieces (it’s a secret). … Continue reading →

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Fun with dolls

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Exciting, I have had a new shipment of old 1950s dolls delivered. These little beauties are hard to find, that’s why I am so excited about them. Probably to much of some doll collectors horror, I will be vandalising these … Continue reading →

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What am I up to?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Karley Burgs

I have been having a little bit of a break for the past couple of weeks. I haven’t been painting or making anything, I thought it was a good time to recharge my batteries. Instead I have been tidying up … Continue reading →

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Studio Work

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Yesterday I spent most of the day at Peter Gibson Smith’s studio.  Peter helped me with my traditional gessoing for my circular pieces for my exhibition.  I am using the traditional technique using rabbit skin glue and whiting.  I really … Continue reading →

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