Painting A Day Challenge

Forest Gems

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

This little painting was created on February 5th. I am doing at least one Painting a Day for the Month of February Challenge. So far I have been successful at painting at least two paintings each day. Today I was able to create 4 ACEOs. You can follow my challenge on my blog if you like:

http://ritasquier.blogspot.com

Insects & Flowers

This is the "Honey-Bee".  A 2.5” x 3.5” inch Limited Edition of ACEO Print [Edition of 50] of a Digital Collage from my Insects & Flowers series – incorporating old engravings and photographs of flowers taken during walks in my local botanical garden.

 

 

To see more from this series and other ACEOs please visit my Shop.  Thanks for taking the time to look! All the best to all the wonderful ACEO artists out there.

-Daniel

Raphaella's Valentine ACEO featured in FEST Treasury

My ACEO "Heart of a Sailing Vessel" was featured in the Florida FEST Valentine's Treasury! See it here:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=108301 - Wouldn't it be nice if everyone bought or traded ACEOs as part of their Valentine's Day gifts this year? Here's "Flower" - my latest ACEO creation:

Giveaway!

Hi everyone - First of all I'd like to show you my latest aceo, created with acrylic paints over quite a few layers, with the resulting image a sort of abstract moonlit sea scape. Secondly I'd like to let you know of a giveaway I am holding. A wonderful fellow Etsian from AmelieJo has featured me on her blog and although she is not an Aceo artist, I thought you may be interested in the prize, which I have shown below - my calla lily aceo. You can find her blog and the details of the competition here at AmelieJo's blog

Peanut The Elephant Lady

"Peanut The Elephant Lady"

Another version of the Elephant lady.
A little softer, aged and faded!
Love those actions

Cute Art World's Specials in all Etsy shops
All orders of $20.00 will receive a free mystery glass pendant for your favorite necklace! Order three ACEO Cards and receive a free 5x7 design U-pick your favorite! Plus as always all the extra free goodies with every item purchased!
How can you refuse such a terrific offer!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/anitrabear

Mixed Media Madness

Here is a fun piece I did as a precursor to a large commission I've been wracking my brain over for 6 months. I finally got the "recipe" the way I want it. I was really going for the ancient Raku Chinese theme....

This ATC was given in a monthly swap for the eBay Aceo group for December 09.

I will be posting all of them shortly in my Etsy shop!

Enjoy and Have a wonderful weekend.

We are without water for the 7th straight day in our home in Atlanta. I never would have imagined a problem with frozen pipes in the south!

Regards,
Rebecca
Smelly Rhino Studio

Getting your artwork out there

I have been selling on Etsy for some time now, and have just started to sell my work and get it out there for the world to see. How? I have a fan page on Facebook and Twitter. I am starting to seek out Gallery's locally and make sure that even my  home page on facebook is constantly showing my work. My aceo's and my other Photography. So far it has helped me to get hundreds of hits on my Etsy. I have to admit it was a lot of work at first and keeping  it going is time consuming. But the out come is sales, sales and more  inquiring about my work.

 

Etsy Buy Handmade TheCamerasEye

I just wanted to add a special thanks to all my etsy friends who supported me during my recent Crisis with My 14 year old when he was hit by the car on 9-11-09. He is out of the wheel chair and really doing well.

Valentine's Lovebirds

I painted these last year for Thing a Day 2009 (gotta check now to see if there's going to be a Thing a Day 2010!) and the originals are still for sale on ArtFire.

Prints, however, are for sale on Etsy - choose from snuggling lovebirds or billing ones. $5US each - click to view the listing.

Alberta Spirit ACEO Prints

Happy New Year everyone! It seems like ages since I posted here, but I have added a new ACEO print to my herd of horses (as well as renewed ones that expired...things sure lapse over the holidays!)

The original Alberta Spirit is about 11x14", but it's faithfully reproduced here in miniature on glossy photo paper. I use a top of the line HP printer with HP inks for all my ACEO prints.

Glittering Butterfly

This original aceo in on stretched canvas. It is a mixture of acrylic paint, alcohol inks, and glitter then embellished with a butterfly brooch. It creates the garden from the butterfly's viewpoint. This aceo is for sale in my Etsy shop.

It's Snowing Somewhere

Snowflakes 10

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

This is little painting is 10th in a Series of 12 Snowflakes. I cannot believe we are two weeks away from Christmas Eve. With the start of the holiday seasons upon us we have the start of the snowflakes falling from the sky.

I have turned a few of the images from my Snowflakes series into wearable art jewelry which is now available in my Etsy Shop.

I love snowflakes!

http://squier.etsy.com

Cyber wha?

Cybercraze! I'm in a daze!

I've been shopping online for years now, and I love love love it! And now that I've had the pleasure of joining the wonderful and talented artists are on Etsy, I have been enjoying my handmade experience too!

Without further ado doo, here's a couple from a new collection of watercolor leaves. check out the small collection in my shop, all with Cyber Monday Free Shipping!
Regards, Rebecca

Smelly Rhino Studio

"FOR ALL NEWBIE ETSY STORE OWNERS"

Hi guys, just stumbled upon this great video, full of tips and help for newbie Etsy store owners. Check it out, totally worth it!

Hugs and nite, nite
Jade

Video Critique – Cre8tive Designs 4 U

Birdie Original ACEO cards

Hello, I am a fairly new member and I wanted to introduce myself and put some ACEO's up. My name is Julia Finucane and I love fantasy, fairy tales, dreams, and cute little things. My art represents these themes with a story behind each piece. 

To view more about me Please visit, my blog or my Etsy shop.

Below are a few of my 'Birdie' original ACEO's. Enjoy!

Birdie Blue, Original ACEO

Snow Bird, Original ACEO

Birdie Black, Original ACEO

Thanks, 

Julia

ZODIAC FAERIES - ORIGINAL ACEOs

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great weekend and wish everyone a great start of a new week, with lots of creative juice.

Just want to post my brand new Zodiac Faeries original ACEO collection. I have Aries, Taurus, Cancer and Gemini all available at my Etsy store and by the end of this week I should have the rest of the signs ready.

If you want to see them, here is the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34079332

Hugs to all,
Jade

My Popular Dew Drop Series

Pear Green Dew Drops

by Artist Rita Squier

ACEO - Art Card

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

This is one of my very favorites from my popular Dew Drop Series of original watercolor ACEOs. I love to paint ACEOs and I love to paint the dew drops too. I am so happy my fans and patrons love them too! Thank you!

My studio is in the process of being painted. The walls are done and soon the trim will be done. I cannot wait to move everything back in and start painting again!

You can find more of my original watercolor painting Dew Drop Series in the ACEO section of my Etsy Shop.

I love being a part of the ACETSY Team on Etsy.

Thank you all so very much!

ACEO: Life

Life by Leah Wood Jewett
Original pen and ink with colored pencil highlights.

ACEOs...I could get addicted to this.

See more ACEOs at http://blackdogstudio.etsy.com.

Thanks for looking!

Simple Joys : ACEO Limited Edition Still Lifes

What could be more relaxing than a good book and a glass of wine?

This is a  2.5” x 3.5” inch ACEO Limited Edition Print (50) of an oil painting from my series of 26 original Still lifes.

In many of my still life paintings I use a wine glass as the main character to personify the human spirit. These paintings are about the simple joys of life, leisure, and contemplation.

This ACEO Print and more from the series are available from my Etsy shop at: http://DanielMontoya.etsy.com

I have also created a simple and affordable DIY Tutorial on my blog for ACEO fans on how to safely frame and display them at:  http://DanielMontoyaStudio.blogspot.com

Thank you for taking the time to visit! and please try to check out all of the other wonderful and inventive ACEO artists on the ACEtsy Team!

Snowflake Series

Snowflakes 5 of 12

by Artist Rita Squier

ACEO Art Card

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

I've created a series of 12 snowflake ACEOs by painting one large snowflake painting and cutting it up into 12 individual ACEOs. Shown here is Snowflakes 5. On my own blog, I blogged about the inspiration for this series: http://ritasquier.blogspot.com. This snowflake and more from the series are available in my Etsy shop: http://squier.etsy.com.

Pretty soon we will be seeing real snowflakes floating from the sky.

"RAINBOW GIRLZ"

Hi everyone, been a long time since my last post. I haven't had much access to a computador since my pc broke a few months ago, so posting has become an issue.

Anyways, I've just listed several original ACEOs for sale on my ArtFire and Etsy stores. If you'd like to take a look, please visit:http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=58040&seller_id=13440&op=new

I'm running a sale this month and shipping is FREE with every ACEO purchase.

Below is my newest collection "Rainbow Girlz". Hope you like them.


Hugs,
Jade

New Aceo holders and frames

Well, I have been pondering lately different ways I could display my Aceo collection. And this is what I have come up with. The colourful one is a holder that can house many Aceo's at once and can be displayed as in the photo or packed away on a shelf. The white one is an interchangeable frame. The Aceo is slipped in at the top (or side - depending if your artwork is landscape or protrait) and when you feel like a change, just slip it out and replace with a new one. A set of these would look great on display. Hope you like them! Blessings to you all from NewCreatioNZ

The Jewels of Autumn

Autumn Jewels

by Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

The leaves are beginning to turn their gorgeous autumn colors here in Upstate New York. Pretty soon they will be falling from the trees and we will soon be outdoors raking them all up into large piles to play in and then cart away.

This little ACEO and more can be found in my Etsy Shop.

Have a great day!

I love it when...

...an ACEO artist wants to help a good cause! 

Here is a fun little creation from WorldOfMoments.  100% of this purchase will go the Dockery Foundation. This is a print of her original painting called "Are You Aware?"

Here is part of her description:  This ribbon is purposefully made to be just a little bit different, just a little bit un-perfect. Because in real life, every case of autism is just as different.

Way to make a difference, Mel! 
 
This makes me want to think about ways I can make a difference, too.  How about you?
 
Blessings,
Kathy

Featured Seller: artwatercolor

I came across this beautiful original watercolor painting titled "Color Composition" yesterday and fell in love with it. It is by EtsyACEO member artwatercolor.

I asked Anca to tell me a little bit about how she did it. "I was on a holiday when I painted this watercolor and was relaxing sketching in the garden. There are two weeks each summer when that area is full of dragonflies and it's magical. I know the subject may seem a bit cruel but the real subject is the beauty of nature, in all of its forms. I started sketching the dragonfly with a small brush and then added the spider web background to complete the composition. Then I just played with colors and textures. It took longer to complete then my other watercolor paintings, because of all the hues and details, but I'd say it was worth it."

© artwatercolor

I really like her style of painting, I really find them unique and interesting. I hope you will take a look at all of her artwork that she has for sale in her Etsy shop.

© artwatercolor

Sweet September Saturdays by Artist/Designer/Photographer Glenna Normyle

Thank you very much for inviting me to write about ACEO's and ETSY. As we pass from one season to another you can really feel it and certainly see it. This new season Fall 2009 is just starting for us here in New England. Cooler nights herald the beginning of the Fall season for us. I am also very much swayed in my creativity at this point. I have been creating ACEO's with Fall, back to school, owl, bird and Christmas themes. Some ideas for ACEO's come to me and they are so simple in design. This Hoot Owl Aceo I made was simple to make and fun. A few months ago I had ordered a package of various iron on items, beautful embellishments etc...from a fellow Etsian. When I received my order I took one look at this owl and I said to myself, very cute, unique I really would like to preserve it on aceo cardstock to share with someone else. Enjoy! It is available for sale at my shop Glenna's Garden. By visiting www.gnormyle.etsy.com you can see this aceo and others I have created.

Hiking in the Adirondacks

Forest Path

by Artist Rita Squier

ACEO Art Card

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

During the summer and fall we spend a great deal of time in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York. Traveling and hiking through the woods has inspired many of my watercolor paintings.

Take a hike on a Forest Path. This little ACEO can be found in my Etsy Shop along with more Adirondack and nature inspired watercolor ACEOs.

Still being influence by Kauai – new ACEO’s

© M Pruitt 2009

I can’t help it… the island got into my blood. I want to move there and just keep soaking in that healthful island living!

Well, still being there in heart has drawn out a of me, paintings, inspired by the beauty there. I completed these ACEO’s recently – all of which are for sale in my Etsy shops (or click the picture)

 © M Pruitt 2009

I totally and completely fell in love with Plumeria's! They were blooming everywhere. The variety of colors intrigued me and the smell is intoxicating! One of these Plumeria paintings includes native symbols and pen work in the background. The other is a bud just opening in the early morning!

 

© M Pruitt 2009

 

© M Pruitt 2009

Thanks for stopping by the ACETSY blog! Be sure to come and visit my shop, The Creators Palette, for a selection of original watercolor painting ACEO’s.

Christian Daisy Child

Christian Daisy Flower Child

My newest whimsical creation!
This one is right up there at the top of my favorite list!
Some times it is great to step out side the box.

Soft as a petal,
I walk through the green meadows.
Leaving no fear behind!

I hope you like my newest creation.

You can find it at

My Etsy Shop

Mary & Baby Jesus

I have been busy creating, this is just one of my newest creations!
And I loved it so much I printed it out in 11 x14!
I hope you like my newest creation.

You can find it at

My Etsy Shop

Reaction to Making a Difference

I am so excited about the Make A Difference Movement! Read what's happening.

"Robin, I gave out three of your little cards yesterday to some very
specialfriends and customers...I wrote a little note on the back thanking them
fortheir business and friendship, then handed them to them and told them why I
wasgiving them the card....one of the ladies who is already special to me, was
intears and took her's home and showed her husband...Just thought I'd let you
know:) "

For the Love of Orange

Fire Dew Drops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO, Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

The warmth of a summer camp fire, the thought of the glowing autumn approaching, reminds me of this little dew drop ACEO. It is currently featured in an Etsy Treasury titled "pumpkin."

New Zealand paua shell

Also known as 'mother of pearl' or 'abelone' and probably many other names, this beautiful shell is my inspiration for my latest aceo. They come in various sizes and have a lovely shimmering appearance. This little one in the photo is from my local beach and is the smallest intact one I have found. Compare it to the size of my aceo beside it.

You can check out my shop, NewCreationz for more pictures of this paua shell aceo and others too. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them!

Mermaids Of The Sea

Oh wow..
I love the colorful tones I have incorporated into this design!
All I can say is I can't wait to see it on my new 3-D pearl essence paper!
I am sure this one will have me ooh and awing!
Okay off to the printers now to place my order!
I hope you like my newest creation.

You can find it at

My Etsy Shop