Saturday, July 18, 2009

In the Hood!


Here is a sweet custom illustration I just finished for a client. To me, this little guy just looks like Robin Hood. I am going to do another in a fedora, a little Bogart action, he he, so we'll see what kind of actor he can be!

It is such a joy to me to share my love of animals with others and to be able to take an image and make some itty bitty fantasy of it!

I hope you enjoy this piece.
Regards, Rebecca
Smelly Rhino Studio

Thursday, July 9, 2009


"He's got the whole world..."
acrylic


"Sunshine Field"
acrylic


"View From the Trees"
Windsor&Newton inks and Sharpie pen

Here are three new ACEO's that I have recently added to my shop. They are all done on ACEO size canvases, complete with stretcher bars.

www.juneblue.etsy.com

Thanks for looking! ~Miriam

Friday, July 3, 2009

A New Look

Aquamarine Dew Drops
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Art Card, ACEO
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

I decided to give my Etsy Shop a new look. It is so important to have wonderful photos to draw people in. I also wanted to create a sense of size and scale to these wonderful little ACEO Art Cards. I wanted to display them in an unusual and unique way.

What do you think?

Monday, June 29, 2009

Two mixed media works by Robin Maria Pedrero


"The Teacher"original mixed media aceo by Robin Maria Pedrero
A mixed media piece in my ACEO series that is a perfect keepsake to honor a teacher. The verse here talks about "The Teacher..he imparted knowledge to the...pondered and searched out....just the right words..and upright and true...other symbols like the crossword, a piece of the sky, more words on hope...



"My Darling"original mixed media aceo by Robin Maria Pedrero. A fun mixed media piece in my ACEO series. "I liken you my darling....your cheeks are beautiful...with earring...."See the earring on the branch, there's more if you study it. The back states date and time of completion.
Visit A Visual Journey by Robin Maria Pedrero to see these and more.

Determined by Robin Maria Pedrero


"Determined"original mixed media aceo
by Robin Maria Pedrero
A fun mixed media piece in my ACEO series.
The verse here states " I am determined...
wisdom, a metro north railroad stub
my symbolism for staying on track...
The back states date and time of completion.

Stop by and see more ACEO's
Robin Maria Pedrero, A Visual Journey.

Robin Maria Pedrero is a new member

Hello! I am a new member of ACETSY!
My shop is a Visual Journey.
Above is "The Nature of Things" ACEO"print
It is a portion of one of my originals.
Please visit my shop

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The Beauty of Nature

Springtime Forest IV
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Spring has finally made way for summer. Spring is but a memory for quite a few months now. We will always have memories ... and little paintings!

This one and more available in the Original Watercolor ACEO section of my Etsy Shop.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Yart Sale ACEO

Garnet Drop
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO, Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

This is just one of the many ACEO's I have listed in my Etsy Shop and is included in this weeks Yart Sale on Etsy. I'm offering Free Shipping on all of my ACEOs during the Yart Sale which is from June 10th through June 14th.

Yart = Art + Yard Sale

Monday, June 8, 2009

May's Freebie!

This lovely lady
Mademoiselle Juliette

I thought I would try something different!
This is a free design for all to enjoy!
It is a 5x7 in size.
Double click for the full version.
Then just print it out for your personal use!
It is my way of saying thanks to all my followers!
I love every single one of you!


I hope you like my newest creation.

You can find this design as an ACEO card at

My Etsy Shop







Saturday, June 6, 2009

Paisley Peacock

Not only is Mr. Peacock my latest ACEO, he's also another thing to cross off my Mission 101 list :-)


Paisley Peacock

June 6, 2009 ::: Prismacolor Marker ::: 2.5x3.5"

Thursday, June 4, 2009


Here is my mixed media ACEO as promised. I have used New Zealand Paua shell which is the same as Mother of Pearl. I have arranged it in a spiral shape and used modelling paste to create texture and to adhere it. Hope you enjoy it! You can see my other ACEO,s at NewCreatioNZ.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Interesting Backgrounds

Royal Dew Drop I
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Art Card - ACEO
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Rich royal colors, royal blue, royal purple collide together to create an interesting background for this little dew drop.

More of my Dew Drop series can be found in the ACEO Section of my Etsy Shop. All of my Art Cards are original watercolor paintings.

Have a great day!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hi I am Jocelyn from NewCreatioNZ . This is a photo printed as an ACEO. I took it whilst on holiday in the South Island of New Zealand at Lake Matheson. It was a beautiful clear, calm morning with the mist just clearing. The beautiful unspoilt reflection was interuppted by a pair of ducks quietly swimming across my view, as if to say, "this is our place". I felt humbled to be there, enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
My other latest ACEO is a painting titled Three Crosses. I so enjoy the process of creating these ACEO's through either paint, pencil or photography. My next one is going to be mixed media. Watch this space....

You can take a look at my Etsy shop for a peek at my other ACEO's

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Dog Caricatures!


A lot of people do amazing portraits of kids and dogs!

Since I do a lot of cartoon art, I thought it would be fun to do dog caricatures. I hope you like these, a bulldog, a weimaraner, and a Jack Russell.

If you are interested in a cartoon portrait of your dog, let me know!

Have great day!

Smelly Rhino Studio

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Old-Timey Dreamboats


I finally finished up my Old-Timey Dreamboat series! These handsome old-fashioned hunks are all uploaded to Etsy and ready for your perusal and love. :)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Old Timey Dreamboats

I just uploaded a bunch of dapper new gentlemen to my etsy account. I love not only these gents, but my description of them, which I spent some time crafting. If you have any critiques of the men or the description, I'd love them!

"I love old-timey gentlemen, with their facial hair and fancy formal dress. I like how some of them used to wear corsets. I adore side-parts and side-burns.

I have translated this love into a series of original ACEOs celebrating dreamboats of times of yore. Come along with me as we explore these hot gentlemen.

If one strikes your fancy, you can take him home with you, or perhaps carry him in your wallet so you can always see the man that is away fighting bravely for you. He is original, and will never be duplicated, so you know that he is your one true soul mate, and yours alone.

Each of these dapper chaps is 2.5" by 3.5", perfect for trading card sleeves, wallet sleeves, and little frames. The small size means affordability so you can start your art and keepsake collection. Each fellow is encased lovingly in a card sleeve, then placed in a sturdy envelope. He will arrive to you via letter-post. If I could arrange for him to arrive via pony express, I would, but alas, those guys don't come around enough for that to be a reliable mode of transportation.

If you'd like, you may take a gander at the whole collection (pictured second) and let your heart go a-flutter at all of the gentlemen gathered in one spot."

Monday, May 18, 2009

Original Watercolor ACEO of a Water Drop

Big Purple Dew Drop
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

This one and more can be found in my Etsy Shop. The dew drop series is so popular, often times they disappear from my shop the same day they are listed!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Golden Woods ORIGINAL Watercolor ACEO

Golden Woods ACEO

I just painted this stunning watercolor ACEO! It’s titled “Golden Woods’ and shimmers as if the sun is shining through it! So warm and yet so secluded – come take a look at in in my shop TheCreatorsPalette!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Silhouettes

Coupla ACEOs made playing around with my Pitt Pens (*swoon* I will never love another) and primary school markers. Loosely inspired by the work of Jason Edward Davis which is all very, very cute!

Pitt brush pens and cheap markers on collaged card

Jo Fong
jofoland.blogspot.com

One Big Drop

Orange Dew Drop
by Watercolor Artist Rita Squier

2.5 x 3.5 inch ACEO - Art Card
Original Watercolor Painting
140 lb. Cold Pressed Paper

For more original watercolor ACEO's visit the ACEO Section of my Etsy Shop.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Close Your Eye's And Dream A Dream


There is an old time song called Dream A Dream.
There is a child's program called sprout that Julia watches all the time.
The first time I ever heard her sing this song I was so in love with her voice. She sings it so softly and unlike any other songs she sings. I was inspired to do this design because of her!
I hope you like it you can find it in my Etsy shop!
My Etsy Shop


Saturday, May 2, 2009

Hurry! Giving away 4 free ACEO's Today!!


I am giving away an adorable piece of original art - dragonfly mixed media on canvas! I am also giving away 4 signed aceos printed from this piece on watercolor paper. The deadline is today at 7:00 and I only have 7 entries (5 winners) so your chances to win are great!!

Check it out HERE

Friday, May 1, 2009

Water Droplets

Violet Dew Drops
by Watercolor Artist Rita Squier

2.5 x 3.5 inch
Original Watercolor Painting
Art Card - ACEO

More Dew Drops Available in the
of my Etsy Shop.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Free offer for May



As I am a new ACEO street team member, I thought I would introduce myself with a special offer during the month of May. Pop along to my Etsy shop NewCreatioNZ and take a look at the diversity there. Lots to choose from and any purchase of $10 or more qualifies you to receive any one original ACEO I have listed, for FREE. I am having a fantastic time experimenting with new ways of creating ACEO's. I hope you enjoy browsing through my selection. These are a few examples to give you an idea of the different styles I create.








Friday, April 24, 2009

ACEO Sunflower On Stretched Canvas

This is my newest ACEO - a Sunflower done in Sennelier Oil pastel on Stretched Canvas! The sides measure only 3/4"!

It's sealed and can be hung directly on the wall - a sawtooth hanger is included for free if you'd like. It can be displayed on a small easel, framed or it can be added to an ACEO collection! Wow!

Of course, as an ACEO it measures 2.5" wide and 3.5" high.

It's available in my etsy shop: TheCreatorsPalette

Thanks for visiting our ACETSY blog and don't forget to search for more fantastic ACEO's by using the search term ACETSY!!!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Dew Drops

Peachy Dew Drops I
by Watercolor Artist Rita Squier

Art Card - ACEO
Original Watercolor Painting
2.5 x 3.5 inches

A new series of ACEOs currently added to my


Wednesday, April 8, 2009

"HUGE SPRING SALE"

I just lised a whole lot of pre-cut assorted blank ACEO cards on my Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6344288

Also, I'm selling a few Original ACEO cards. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6344288

And there's a big sale going on on both the originals and the aceo supplies.

FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL BUY ANY TWO ORIGINAL ACEOS AND THE SHIPPING IS FREE. ALSO, WHEN YOU BUY TWO ORIGINAL ACEOS AT REGULAR PRICE, THE THIRD ONE WILL HAVE A 50% DISCOUNT AND IF YOU BUY THREE AT REGULAR PRICE, THE FOURTH ONE IS "FREE". ALWAYS THE FREE OR DISCOUNTED ACEO HAS TO BE THE SAME OR LOWER PRICE THAN THE FIRST ONE.

SPRING SALE: From now till the end of April, when you buy 5 sets of Pre-cut blank ACEOs, shipping is FREE. Buy 10 sets and shipping is also FREE plus you get an extra set of your choice (of equal or lesser value)

Hugs,
Jade

Is Spring Here in your Neck of the Woods?

Well the flowers are starting to bloom and then all of a sudden we had snow yesterday :( but today the sun is out and the temps are rising again! Yeah!! I have drawn a burst of daisies aceo and it's for sell in my Etsy Store
Artbylisak
Come check out all my aceos

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Red-themed ACEOs

I just uploaded a bunch of brand new ACEOS to my Etsy shop. They were made by paintrolling the background on, then adding ink and acrylic overtop to make the images. I hope you like them!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sunshine Canary

My newest ACEO for sale...it's a cheery little canary!


canary

Thursday, April 2, 2009

The wonder of swaps!

Although I belong to this wonderful group I also take part in another group that some of you may know. It is called Boomers and Beyond or BBEST for short!

Last month the BBEST team had an ACEO challenge with the theme set as ‘Spring’. Members were invited to contribute an ACEO in any medium to swap with others. There was a great response and many who had never tried creating an ACEO had a go, and really enjoyed themselves in the process!

BBEST March ACEO swap anotherFor my part I entered the challenge with two, one in my PQ personality and one in my OAW persona.

My PQ ACEO was created using coloured felt pieces, vintage buttons, beads and a signature butterfly. With a bright sun to cheer the viewer on their way I wanted to achieve a bright, springy feel to this one!

A spring running down the valley

The ACEO created under my OAW banner was created in the encaustic medium or painting in wax. Using my trusty travel iron and hot stylus for detail I imagined this stream running through some rocky crags with plants rearing their heads gingerly as Spring approached.

I suppose it was a sneaky way to secure a swap for 2 great ACEO’s. Let me show you what wonderful ACEOs I got in return!

Firstly from Hemlock Hollow came image this beauty. She even used rocks (pebbles!) from her creek. Very pretty!

I think this was a ‘first’ and hopefully, not the last.

Meanwhile, the other ACEO I was lucky enough to receive came from Make Your Presents Felt and brought a cheery smile to the day. image What a cheerful chappy!

Personally, I thought it was a wonderful way to introduce ACEOs to creators new to this format. To some ACEOs can be very daunting; to have to work in such a small piece of art can be challenging when you are not used to it. However, these two folk had never attempted this before and there were many who have realised what a fun and interesting size it is to work on!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

New Treasury

If I could get a screen shot to work I would happily post my treasury here. Please come and visit it at
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=49780

Maybe you are in it.

I have included mostly ACETSY aceo makers and a few others for this spring themed treasury. Hope it is ok to mention it here. If not. Delete it administrator!!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Cute Art Worlds~ March Freebie~Family Faires


"Family Fairies"
March's Freebie!
I have a free design to give to everyone!
Double click on the design to get the full size.
Then just drag off to your desk top.
"please do leave your comments"
Let me know what you think of this new FREE Design!
The size is 5x7 you can print it from your printer!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Fiber Squiggle ACEO's


Lemon Lime Squiggles ACEO

I've just added over 15 new Squiggle ACEO's of different colors. This is my first attempt at a series. Usually, I'll create one or two pieces, so this is a first for me.


Each of these ACEO's were hand painted with Lumiere Paint on cotton muslin & then rubber stamped.

Cherry Red Squiggles, ACEO

I then added layers of irridescent Angelina Fibers, which unfortunately do not photograph well (so I enclosed a closeup so you could see them.)

Grape Squiggles, ACEO

closeup of Angelina Fibers
I then added different colored metal "squiggles" as embellishments.
Dark Chocolate Squiggles, ACEO

I normally don't work in browns, so I was unsure of both brown ACEO's, but the feedback I've been receiving seems to be positive.

Milk Chocolate Squiggles, ACEO

You can find these ACEO's along with others that I have made in my Etsy shop, Squigglechick.

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