New Year's Eve

 New Year's Eve, oil on canvas panel 8"x10" 2009. 

Happy New Year, everyone!

Happy New Year!

I'm not sure if this is New Year related but it kind of represents the idea of a new beginning, new ideas, growth...I think! Hope everyone has a lovely, creative and productive 2010!

DIAMOND JEWEL OF THE PACIFIC

This is one of my original palette knife oil paintings. It is titled “Diamond Jewel Of The Pacific”, and features a tropical scene of turquoise seas and a palm lined beach with the world famous landmark, Diamond Head, in the background.
Life in Hawaii can’t get much better than this!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE "DIAMOND JEWEL OF THE PACIFIC"

Mahalo (Thank You) for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !!!


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Wild Lion Portrait

This giclee print is 8" x 10". It can be found in my etsy shop http://JEJohnsonPortraits.etsy.com"

The original painting was created with acrylic paint on canvas and was inspired by a real moment I had with a real lion. It was incredible!

Winter Flower - Original ACEO

Winter Flower - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink and acrylic

Available: http://juliesuzanne.etsy.com

A HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY WISH

MELE KALIKIMAKA & HAU'OLI MAKAHIKI HOU
(Merry Christmas & Happy New Year)
from Lisabongzee's ISLAND DREAM LIFE!

I wish you all the best for 2010
and a huge MAHALO (Thank You !) for supporting
my artwork throughout this past year.

Have a very Happy Holiday Season.


ALOHA FROM HAWAII!!!!

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New Oil Painting- Hems & Haws

While I was painting my last few oil paintings, I had this canvas on the side of my easel as a way to work out the random ideas in my head and also as a way to use up the excess paint on my palette. I really hate to be wasteful with paint (it costs so much!) so in an effort to squeeze every cent of worth out of my paint, I usually create something that's a bit of a departure. And quite freeing, too!

Occasionally when I paint, I try to think about how the piece will fit in with the body of work that I've already created. I think about it all being linear and telling a story together. This is fine, but sometimes I think the work will find a way to fit itself in just from the sheer virtue of being from the same artist. This may not always be the way that things work out, but it's ok to open yourself up to experimentation and see where that goes. Right? :)

Hems and Haws
Oil on Canvas
20 x 20"
July 2009

Available in my Etsy shop.

Winter View - Original ACEO

Winter View - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink and acrylic

Available: http://juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Winter Lamp Post - Original ACEO

Winter Lamp Post - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink and acrylic

Available: http:juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Winter - Original ACEO

Winter - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink and acrylic

Available: http://juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Nightstand

Just uploaded to my shop:
11" x 14"
Nightstand
Acrylic on canvas

You can view my shop here! Thanks for looking!

A PERFECT DAY IN OPUNOHU BAY

“A Perfect Day In Opunohu Bay”

On the beautiful island of Moorea, Tahiti, lies Opunohu Bay. It’s gorgeous scenery attracts many visitors to it’s calm clear waters and breathtaking Mount Mouaroa (also known as the Bali Hai of the Pacific), soaring up into the clouds above. It is here that Captain Cook actually anchored in 1769 and where the movie "The Bounty" was filmed.
Opunohu is the Tahitians' favorite bay because it is less populated, and has small secluded beaches.
Life in Tahiti can’t get much better than this!!

Click here to see "A Perfect Day In Opunohu Bay"

MAHALO for taking the time to view my artwork.
ALOHA FROM HAWAII!!


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Red Pigtails - 12x12 original mixed media on canvas

red pigtails on 12x12 wrapped canvas

I've been channeling my inner child lately, and painting playful winter scenes. It's a lot of fun. This is an original, mixed media on 12x12 canvas.

Red Pigtails is available in my Etsy shop.

New Watercolor by Karen Faulkner

Coup de Couer, 4x6 inches, original watercolor painting, available for $15 USD in my shop, http://karenfaulknerart.etsy.com

Happy Holidays!

Karen

Stole My Heart by Robin Maria Pedrero

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Stole My Heart

Robin Maria Pedrero

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An Overview of This Year's Kirigami

Kirigami season is ending and I am turning my attention back to painting. Today I gathered all my 2009 kirigami into a file. Here is a peek at some of them. Many of these were (and some still are) available in my Etsy shop: www.EmerlyeArtsKirigami.Etsy.com

TIME IN A BOTTLE ABSTRACT ART YOGA STYLE FEEL THE ZEN

In art never say what what you created let the viewer tell you what they see.
lesson learned here. This series was created out of a feeling of being trapped. I created this abstract series depicting figure in bottles, thinking I saw them as being all BOTTLE UP. My viewers saw figures in yoga poses, others saw figures in vessels like the Greek art.My motto ask what they see before I explain my muse.

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The Secret

Hello everyone! I have been doing some surreal and slightly abstract art as we move into winter, since I love the winter palette of colors.  I wanted to contrast icy and warm shades in this piece to create a feeling of solitude and solace.  This is an 8 x 10 acrylic painting on stretched canvas and is available along with many other items in my shop:

http://sarada.etsy.com

WAIMANALO BLUES

"Waimanalo Blues"

Traveling along the coast road from Kailua to Hawaii Kai, you must pass through the
sleepy little town of Waimanalo. Only 3 miles long, it takes you to a different, more "laid-back" way of life in Hawaii. Waimanalo has pristine sandy beaches along the entire stretch on one side of the road, and on most days, the water is the most beautiful shades of turquoise and aqua blues imaginable. This is a view looking towards the Makai Pier. In the distance, the Mapakuu Lighthouse can be seen perched up on the cliff.

Click here to see "Waimanalo Blues"

MAHALO for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII!!


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Morphans In Flight Behold Peridot

Morphans In Flight Behold Peridot

Morphans here have their eye upon this periodot ring and it's warming olivine qualities. Behold oh sweet peridot. I used a heavy textile pattern (much like tweed and crosshatch) in the background, warm gold berries in contrast with the white berries and birds n' tracks

Blossoms Series 49 24X24 ORIGINAL Watercolor Mix Media Drawing

"Blossoms Series #49" is a beautiful original painting on paper. It measures 24 X 24 inches on High quality Arches 300lb white watercolor paper.If you want to hang on the wall just drop in any ready made frame and it looks great!

http://siiso.etsy.com

Thanks for looking!

Moon Fairy

Moon Fairy by
Rukshana Hooda

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Ref. No.8086.

Artist.Rukshana Hooda.

Title. Moon Fairy.

Category. Painting.

Style.FANTASY.

Medium. Mixed Media on canvas-board
Year. 11th Dec. 2009.

Size. 8" * 10" on Canvas Board
Signed by the artist.Yes.

Certificate of Authenticity. Yes.

Location. Mumbai. India.
ABOUT THE PAINTING.This is from my fantasy collection, a Cool colour scheme, with fall colors, the fairy dipping her hand in the sea, making it pure for all man-kind...! The Colors Of the moon, .Colours like pink stand for Passion & beauty, yellow for cheerfulness & strength, White for peace, serenity, green for abundence, hence all positive energies flow into your homes...
All sizes are in inches only, Copyrights © Reserved.
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Cowboys and Cowgirls

Since I have a request for more Clint Eastwood motifs, last night I cut a couple of cowboy kirigami mandalas. Each is a one-movie creation. You can see more cowboy boots in my Etsy shop: www.EmerlyeArtsKirigami.Etsy.com

Cowboys

Cowboys and Cowgirls (up orientation)

My new acrylic painting- Apricot Beauty.....

In my obsession of painting flowers, I fluctuate between tulips and zinnias being my favorites.  I'm now back to tulips- I ADORE parrot tulips, they are so sensual with their lines, shapes and colors....I don't think I'll ever tire of painting them!
Here's my newest- just finished yesterday.

You can see more pictures of it in my Etsy store.

Reindeer Print Special Price!

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I'm selling reindeer prints in my shop for a special price of $16!

Bartram Gardens Gold - MIxed Media

This is my third in a series with the Bartram Gardens theme. You can see this at my shop Sixsisters.

New Canvas Reproduction available!

I just listed a professional, archival canvas print of my latest painting.
'Clematis'  The original is in a show right now.  This view is from a trip I took to Harper's Ferry WV.

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Winter and first snow

                                               First Snow, oil on canvas panel 9″x12″ 2009. 

From my blog; Our first snow and one of my favorite seasons. It’s cold outside! Time for fleece, hot chocolate and indoor painting.  My newest painting, inspired by the weekend’s weather. Don't forget to visit my Etsy shop for new work.

Original watercolour and ink painting of a Christmas Angel:



I tried out a few techniques for this painting -

1. I started with the sky, painting a mixture of pinks and purples in a wash of watercolour over the whole sky, leaving a curved shape at the bottom white, for the snowy hill. Into the sky I sprinkled salt, to give the snowy effect - as the paint dries the salt absorbs the paint wherever it's sprinkled, leaving an interesting speckled texture.

2. Using a very thinned down wash of lilac/purple I added some shadowy textures to the snowy hill.

3. I painted in the trunk and branches of the trees using some white acrylic. I used this quite thickly, so that the sky didn't show through.

4. Using a selection of coloured fine line pens I drew the angel across the sky. I used blues to outline her dress and yellow and oranges for her hair, halo, wings and trumpet.

5. I used more white acrylic to highlight areas of the angel, and make her stand out from the background. You can still see some of the original pink speckly sky in areas of her dress. I also added touches of yellow watercolour to the trumpet and parts of her wings.

6. The final step brought the whole painting to life - before this the sky was speckled pink all over and the angel and trees weren't standing out enough. I mixed up a large quantity of dilute midnight blue watercolour and painted a wash over the whole sky, being careful to paint round the edges of the angel, and to leave space round the branches of the trees.

I've ordered some Christmas cards using this design, can't wait to see how they turn out!

This original painting is available in my Etsy and Folksy shops:
Dick and Franny at Etsy

Santa's Workshop

In Keeping with the season, here's one of my latest prints. The original painting was a commission, painted in acrylic on a 24x36" stretched canvas. It took 2 months to complete and I began to think it was the painting that would never end. The composition was tricky because while I wanted Mr. & Mrs. Santa to be the focal point, I wanted to indicate that they were the "calm" in the midst of the busy workshop.

Her Secret is Patience original watercolor painting, 5x7 inches

Have a lovely day!

Karen

my shop: http://karenfaulknerart.etsy.com

my blog: http://karenfaulknerart.blogspot.com

Conundrum I - Art Card, ACEO Edition

Conundrum I, Collage © Diane Clancy

This is available as an Art Card, ACEO (2.5 3.5") - other sizes are also available.
Here is this painting in my Etsy Shop
Lots of other items are available at my Etsy Shop
Conundrum II is a painting that opens the door to the soul. This image looks deep within you and helps you to look within also. You will experience peace, serenity and healing as you look at Diane’s work. Bring this oasis into your home for yourself and to share with others.

Conundrum II is a fabric and paint collage inspired by quilting. This blue, gold, yellow, green and orange woman's face is created with acrylic paint along with fabric. Conundrum II is part of Diane’s goddess series.
Thanks for looking!! ~ Diane

This is my latest original mixed media canvas. I have used nine little wooden hearts in this piece, which stand up a little from the canvas surface to give a slightly 3D look.

The canvas is painted in acrylics, and I've also used various collaged papers (including paper recycled from my old artwork and some vintage newsprint).

Some of the hearts are topped with little red buttons.

The canvas measures 5 x 5 x 1.5" and is for sale in my etsy shop.

The Tree of Life

"The Tree of Life"
8x10 giclee print
on Epson Premier Matte paper
This & other prints are currently available in my shop.
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Check out my Modern Portrait in the LUXE Voter!

Hello fellow Vast team members! I am so thrilled to be part of the Luxe Gift Voter - I hope you take a moment to check it out and...well...vote for me!!! There's no money involved, but I'll really appreciate it :)

(AWESOME to see several amazing artists in this collection!)

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ETSY PRESENTS:VAST - Visual Artists Street Team

ETSY PRESENTS:VAST - Visual Artists Street Team

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Fading into Winter

As we move into winter, the scenery seems to get a bit grayer every day. And as I look out my window, I see the first snowflakes of the season beginning to fall. Here's a few pieces that give homage to the fading colors of autumn and the convergence into winter.

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