For a cute ladybird print I created a few months ago click here  and for a fun double-sided cushion cover   click here
Everything was coming to a natural end for the time being and of course Tilly, my JRT immediately picked up that a tea break was afoot and was more than happy to sheepdog me away from my painting and downstairs to make a cup of tea and give her a biscuit.

The next section of the painting will come soon – see you there!

Select your favourite animals from my unique menagerie of over 150 watercolour animals!

If you love nature in all her glorious forms I have a large selection of animal watercolours that I have painted over the last 3 years.

Prior to that I had never painted an animal as I found them too challenging but a lady asked me to paint her dog – I tried it and the rest is history.

Since that day in 2010 I have painted animals around the world, revelling in their colourful fur and feathers and their endlessly enchanting expressions and mannerisms.

Create a glorious gallery of foxes if you love the woodland feel or maybe create an inspirational and liberating seashore feel in your bathroom or hall with a nautical selection of seahorses, crabs and starfish.

Take yourself to the shoreline every time you pass this nautical animal collection of prints.

Just lately I have discovered geese and hens and love their assertive fussy attitude. They would look great as a rustic kitchen accent and be a great conversation piece for when the girls come round for coffee.

A dandy looking hen – stunning kitchen decor guaranteed to raise a smile!

Currently you can buy 5 animal art prints of your choice for the price of just 3! Plus I am offering FREE worldwide shipping:)

Select your favourite animals from my unique menagerie of over 150 watercolour animals!

“But I don’t have much wall space! I hear you cry.

Don’t worry – my collectors have long told me they would like animal throw pillows and scatter cushions so here is my current selection – plump one up and get cosy with a fox or baby elephant – these are gorgeous and double sided pillows and you can buy them with or without a faux-down insert – enjoy looking here.

So – come over now and get your animal art collection started – I am here at Eastwitching ready to help.

Thanks!

Alison

Artist/Owner at Eastwitching

Get your Jubilee kit on! click here to visit Society6 which are selling my Tees now.
http://society6.com/eastwitching/British-BULLDOG-Jubilee-Art_T-shirt

For more clothing click here - and

See my iphone/ipad/laptop Jubilee animals here

Jubilee iphone skins and cases are just a click away – have fun selecting from Corgi, Jack Russell, English Bulldog and Fox! http://society6.com/eastwitching/JUBILEE-Corgi-Print-8×10-inches_Phone-Skin

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You will get a lovely welcome from owners Brian and Sharon

Brian and Sharon - owners at Pili Pala Coffeeshop, Tonteg. Pili Pala is Welsh for butterfly - a name that really suits the light-hearted and friendly feel of their business

Owners Sharon and Brian have created so much more than a place to have refreshments though as I was soon to discover.

Treat yourself to a Knickerbocker Glory!

To my surprise there are two spacious and unique halves to Pili Pala…on the right through an archway is a spacious and light-filled homely lounge with bamboo seats and comfy leather sofas where parents relax and have a coffee and cake but the real genius of Pili Pala are the little rooms leading off purely for children to play in!

Homely and family-friendly

Mini settees and beanbags, a TV with toddler friendly DVDs and plenty of toys are found in one whilst another has everything for changing your baby and having a quiet moment or two for nursing. Finally a teeny pair of white wrought iron bistro chairs and a round table grace a little alcove for a pair of young friends to take their own tea. The result? Everyone is catered for, made to feel welcome and can enjoy Pili Pala as children or adults.

Pretty handmade crafts at Pili Pala

Pili Pala welcomes youngsters and their parents, grandparents and friends and has push-chair friendly ramp at the front plus ample parking at the rear. No wonder local Mum’s feel they have found their Shangri-La of havens for meets and chats!

Who's having tea and cakes today? Members of the drama group http://www.arcentertainments.co.uk/

Going through the archway is the second half  – the coffee-shop proper –  also beautifully decorated in high-key and shabby chic decor. Here the aroma of freshly percolated coffee and cakes is most evident and there is also an ice-cream parlor on hand year round. Brian, who is a Cordon Bleu chef, and Sharon enjoy creating their own range of cakes, cookies, sweet loaves and muffins as well as new twists on favourites such as Welshcakes.

Tiers of homemade raspberry-topped chocolate cream muffins!

With Sharon being an artist the coffee shop now has a growing range of locally sourced and really beautiful art and craft items. You will find pretty ceramics and knitted bunnies and sheep, quilted bags, handmade jewelry, cute ornaments and felted handbags as well as nursery watercolour animal prints and more!

Handmade gifts galore for that little treat!

Shop for that little something special - ceramics, jewelry, luxurious felted bags, knitted items, nursery art prints, children's toys and lovely greetings cards in Welsh and English!

I have my friend Louise to thank for taking me for coffee at Pili Pala and I know I will be back!

Sharon holding a collection of pretty crystal angel pendants made by local artist

To see what goes on at Pili Pala click here for their Facebook page and join in their child-friendly events and growing baby-club!

Located on the main road through Tonteg and open -

I loved the rustic white farmhouse table:)