ACEO Etsy Street Team

"Bubble Wrapped"

2012-02-16T16:52:00.001-08:00

I guess I was in a silly mood today when I drew this sketch ... I was remembering when the kids were little and I would let them have a bubble bath and they would sink down below the bubbles and pop up! I guess a good title for this sketch could be .... "Bubble Wrapped"...

Creating Careers with Confidence: LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF...The Greatest LOVE of ALL

2012-02-13T20:17:00.000-08:00

Creating Careers with Confidence: LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF...The Greatest LOVE of ALL

Unicorn ACEO

2012-02-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

I'm participating in Ayala Art's "29 Faces in February" challenge.
This is the face I painted for Day 7 =)

"Luna", Unicorn ACEO For Sale

Cute Art World's Wooden Shelf Sitter Blocks!

2012-02-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

I have been busy creating my new found love!

I am creating these lovely little blocks!

They are so cute!

If you have a special request

of one of my designs just let me know!

So far here are the ones I have listed at the moment.

On Etsy

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

Quarter Horse Portrait

2012-02-06T20:30:00.000-08:00

Today's Painting...

Click Here for the Listing Details

"Cosmic Kitty"

2012-01-30T19:19:00.000-08:00

Today's listing is a whimsical piece.
A winged cat leaps over the stars!

See the Details at Etsy

29 faces in February

2012-01-29T22:49:00.001-08:00

Hello! For all the people that like to paint or draw portraits, faces, I have a challenge for you!

http://ilove2paint.blogspot.com/2012/01/29-faces-challenge.html

For those that like facebook, there's an event page to visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/337032286318115/

Are you ready? See you there! (or visit to see the art of others!)

Monarch Butterfly

2012-01-26T14:49:00.000-08:00

A Little Fun

2012-01-15T16:54:00.000-08:00

Little Fox

It snowed here

We rarely get snow

and it didn't last

through the whole day

but I caught a few

little ones

out frolicking

in the little bit we got.

:^)

"My Girl" Day Twenty Ink Sketch

2011-12-30T12:29:00.000-08:00

Years ago two very special dogs came into our lifes, Suzie aka Yellow Fawn and Dexter aka Moose. They were anonymously given to my parents who eventually gave them to us and they became dear and precious members of our little family. As far as we could discern they were in the Rhodesian Ridgeback family.

Thumbing through my albums today, I came across a photo of Suzie and it just called out to me as the subject of my Day Twenty Sketch. Now, mind you, drawing animals is not something that comes easily to me. I finally decided to challenge myself further in Brenda Swenson's 75 Day Sketch Challenge and at least attempt this drawing. So here is

"My Girl"

Happy New Year!

Karen Anne

"Soldier Boy"

2011-12-29T15:45:00.000-08:00

I am so enjoying going through my old albums! Today I found a photo from 10/4/1993 and decided to sketch what I call "Soldier Boy"....

This "75 Day Sketch Challenge" is fun!

Try it you'll like it too!

Karen Anne

PS This sketch is available in my IrelandBrady.etsy.com Store in ACEO format.

The bond between brother and sister.....

2011-12-28T14:53:00.000-08:00

Recently I decided to take on "Brenda Swenson's 75 Day Sketch Challenge" in which a participant draws one sketch per day for 75 days using only ink ... NO pencils or erasers allowed! Today was my eighteenth day and I chose a photo of two of my grandchildren (when they were much younger). I have never sketched two figures together on one page without first making pre-drawings in pencils with lots of erasures to be sure that proportions are close to what they should be. Never the less, I decided I would try ... the result is this sketch that I really like! The lesson I learned? You never truly know what you are capable of doing until you really try.....

I have this print available as an Open Edition ACEO in my Etsy Shop.

My Third and Final Entry to the December ACEO Challenge ...

2011-12-08T16:17:00.001-08:00

Outside of our kitchen garden window we have an arborvitae that stands at the east end of the window. We also have a family of squirrels that nest in the tall blue spruce in our front yard. The squirrels gather and bury nuts all over our yard, later they will dig up their little treasures and many a time I have been working in the kitchen and a motion will capture my attention outside of the window, I look up and I'll see a little squirrel happily munching on a tender nut morsel.

This happened again today and inspired my third and final entry in The ACEO Challenge which I have titled "Garden Window Visitor"....

Happy day all!

Karen Anne

Two New ACEO Challenge ACEO's....

2011-12-08T11:51:00.001-08:00

Have you visited The ACEO Challenge Blog lately? This month's challenge is ".....Out Your Window" .... here are two views from two of my windows!

Merry Christmas ... and if you have a chance ... enter your view in this month's ACEO Challenge!

Karen Anne

new ACEOs available

2011-11-13T06:35:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I have new ACEOs available in my Etsy shop! Click here to take a look.

Spooky?

2011-10-16T07:43:00.000-07:00

Spectre Visit

Wandering the graveyard

2 little ghosts with a bluish glow

visitors or residents?

Visit my ETSY shop

"Sticks" - Heartful Art ACEO by Raphaella Vaisseau

2011-10-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

I like the effect of a stick fence, similar to those we often see here on the beaches of the Gulf Coast of Florida.
This little darling is a little different from my most commonly created ACEOs - original painting of watercolor on paper. "Sticks" is an abstract mixed media piece using scraps I cut up of one of my abstract prints. I then painted the background with silver metallic ink.

I hope you like it! Click here to view all of my ACEOs on Etsy.
-Raphaella Vaisseau

3 ACEO's - Autumn Leaf Portraits

2011-10-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

This cute little leaf fell on my deck the other day... It's Autumn!! I couldn't resist painting it's portrait... three times. Click on each one to see it in my Etsy shop, or visit my shop TheCreatorsPalette to see all of my ACEO's.

"Dance Of The Gecko's"

2011-10-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

I have had numerous requests to illustrate a gecko design and this past week I finally did just that! Here is my latest piece of art titled "Dance Of The Gecko's", hope you like it!

2011-09-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Listed these 2 little girls ready for Halloween!Click pictures to see listings.


Funny Paper Bag Costume

To see more visit my blog: http://ilove2paint.blogspot.com

Both sides now...

2011-09-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

day and nite pumpkin

witchy

Flip side? Mood ACEOs?

2 sided watercolors?

Whatever you want to call them - they are one piece of paper

painted on both sides.

The witchy one is ted getting ready for trick or treat

and the pumpkin

well...

before and after grooming for a jack o'lantern role.

Pisces aka Two Salmon - a new zentangle inspired illustration

2011-09-28T12:04:00.000-07:00

"Pisces aka Two Salmon"

I have been having fun creating illustrations using zentangle inspired patterns; in this illustration I had drawn the border first, because my inspiration GPS just wasn't working. As the border was coming to completion I kept thinking of salmon (why salmon? I don't know!) so I went with this theme and the result is the drawing you see in this listing. I like the way it turned out and hope you do as well! The original drawing was done on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, but I have reduced it down to be able to offer it in ACEO format.

Toga!

2011-09-26T10:08:00.000-07:00

ted e bear, TOGA!

Frat house

Roman Senate

Trick or Treat?

No matter, he's ready

complete with touches of gold watercolor

neck, waist, wrist and hem

and the wreath of laurel on his head.

ted's adventures continue...

"Sun and Moon" - Heartful Art ACEO by Raphaella Vaisseau

2011-09-23T06:04:00.000-07:00

Ah, the Sun and the Moon, two of our beloved celestial objects. This is the fourth version I've painted of the Sun and Moon theme. This time as an original watercolor ACEO painting. See this and other ACEO originals in my Etsy shop.
If you like it, share it on Facebook, or comment below. In any case, enjoy it!
-Raphaella Vaisseau

Fall ACEO listings

2011-09-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello there! Just listed a few Fall inspired ACEO, hope you like them! Click on the picture to see the listing.

Celebrating the Number Three - Heartful Art ACEO by Raphaella Vaisseau

2011-09-22T04:34:00.000-07:00

THREE is a new ACEO celebrating the number 3. Click here to see it on Etsy. It's my third day of 30 Days of Get Your Art On. Read more about the number 3 and the 30 day project on my blog, Raphaella's Journey Continued. Enjoy today!
- Raphaella Vaisseau

ted is off on more adventures...

2011-09-20T11:49:00.000-07:00

ted e bear, 1st responder

ted is paying homage to firefighters

ted e bear, lobstah dinnah!

Maine - Watch out! ted is fishing

trick or treat - who can it be?

ted loves candy and will do anything to get some...

bear at your door - wants candy

ted has many dreams and will continue to seek adventure

Check out Ted

Thanks for stopping by!

Just listed

2011-09-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Click image to see listing

Hey guys, I hope everyone had a better week than mine! I'm having very bratty technical issues, but I was ableto list a couple of things.Wish me luck!
More in my blog http://ilove2paint.blogspot.com

Colorful Floral Expressions in Watercolor by Heartful Art's Raphaella Vaisseau

2011-09-07T12:18:00.000-07:00

Presenting two new art cards for you in my heartfulart Etsy shop. The top one is "Opening to the Day" and below it is "Cacophony" - both ACEOs are original paintings on Fabriano watercolor paper by Raphaella Vaisseau.

These and thirteen other original ACEOs can be found in the ACEO Original Art Cards section of my Etsy shop.

My collection continues to grow. My latest ACEO purchase is on the way to me from Nova Scotia - two little pink valentine hearts with French love words, painted by Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald of jdmstudios. I can't wait to receive it. While I'm waiting for it to arrive, I'll happily browse all of your shops for more. Thanks for creating art and sharing it. - Raphaella

Great times camping result in latest drawing!

2011-08-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

This latest drawing is titled "Rosa's Flounder". We were down at the Pacific Coast in a campsite on Whalen Island the past few days and had great weather and a wonderful time. On Monday morning the camp host, Rosa, came by and showed me her catch of the day, a beautiful flounder, which inspired this drawing. The best part, however, was when she offered to filet the fish and give it to us for dinner! Cooked up in butter with pepper, season salt and garlic powder it proved to be the best tasting fish I have ever eaten! I remarked that it tasted a bit like delicate shrimp and Rosa said it was probably because flounder feed on sand shrimp. Guess I'll have to get a fishing license for my next trip to Whalen Island!

"Rosa's Flounder"

Happy day all!
Karen Anne aka IrelandBrady aka HummingBelles

It's all about ACEOs on Etsy - Raphaella's Journey Continues

2011-08-30T07:11:00.000-07:00

My latest ACEO arrived yesterday from the UK to complete the first page in my ACEO Collection Album. I hope you'll enjoy my newest blog post about buying and selling ACEOs on Etsy. - Raphaella Vaisseau

Helen Keller - Best and Most Beautiful - New ACEO by Raphaella Vaisseau

2011-08-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a new mixed media ACEO I created yesterday with collage of scraps from my Heartful Art combined with original watercolor painting on Fabriano watercolor paper.

This and other original ACEOs can be found in the ACEO Original Art Cards section of my Etsy shop.

Some new One Dollar ACEO's.....

2011-08-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

"Kickin' Back At White River"

"Zentangle On Blue"

"Undersea Panel Number Three"

Fall is coming.....

2011-08-22T22:09:00.000-07:00

Well... any time soon anyway! It's still very hot around here. But I have some pumpkins, witches and little girls in costumes! (Click the picture for listing)

Some more Danny Boy ACEO's ...

2011-07-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

This past week I have been going through my art work in preparation for a local show we will be participating in on August 6th (will let you know more about it a bit later) and I found two drawings of Danny Boy that I had not listed in My IrelandBrady Etsy Shop. So I decided now was as good a time as any to list them and share them with you in this blog.

The first is "Danny Boy With His Chew"

the second is "Danny Boy Under Cover"

Happy Day All!

My latest ACETSY Treasury!

2011-07-24T06:59:00.000-07:00

ACEO illustrations of Girls and their Pets!

Original Sunflower Painting by ShirleyArt

2011-07-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

Golden Flower

acrylic on watercolor paper

available here

A new ACEO painting by Debbie Shirley
available at ShirleyArt on Etsy

New Undersea ACEO's!

2011-07-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

These are two new illustrations I created for my new "Humming Belles" Etsy Shop, which features paper dolls that transform into fairies, mermaids, and mermairies! You can learn more about them by visiting their Etsy Shop or by visiting and following their "Humming Belles" Blog.

The "Humming Belles" wanted an undersea scene added to their portfolio and requested I create a two part set to give them more space to play in. In the first scene, a sunken fairy castle, a clown fish and a sea horse are featured; in the second scene we find an octopus, an angel fish, star fish, mussels and much more! These illustrations are listed in the "Humming Belles" Etsy Shop in full color, as pages to be colored by you, and finally as full color ACEO/Trading cards.

"Undersea Scene Number One" ACEO

"Undersea Scene Number Two" ACEO

May you always have

Love to share,

Health to spare,

And friends who care!

New Food Themed ACEO from ShirleyArt - Tomatoes!

2011-07-06T18:29:00.000-07:00

"Tomato Trio"
Original Painting by Debbie Shirley

acrylic on watercolor paper

available here

I have been having a lot of fun with food-themed art - this "Tomato Trio" is my latest ACEO!
You can check out all the ACEOs in my shop ShirleyArt.

Latest From My Dew Drop Series

2011-07-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

Verzino Droplet

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

Just wanted to share one of my latest watercolors from my Dew Drop Series. The series is still going strong.

This one and more can be found in the Watercolor Dew Drop Section of my Squier Etsy Shop.

I love ACEOs!

A Purple Pony!

2011-07-06T06:06:00.001-07:00

My latest ACEO/ATC is for sale on Etsy.

Cute ARt World's Newest creations!

2011-06-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

Cute ARt World's newest creations!

Free standing ACEO cards!

OOAK

Stop by and see whats new!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/anitrabear?section_id=6782311

New ACEO's from Lorrie @ Divine Design Art Studio

2011-05-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my recent ACEO's. They are 2 layers, one pen and ink, the other is watercolor. The pen and ink is cut out with an x-acto knife and mounted on top of the watercolor. The edges of both are blackened with ink as well.

'Joyous Song' can be found here on Etsy

'Leaf and Berries' can be found here on Etsy

'Flower On Green' can be found here on Etsy
Visit my shop for more!

Blessings to all, Lorrie

Dewdrop Flowers

2011-05-16T10:15:00.001-07:00

I recently began a series of Dewdrop Flower ACEO's. Each one is an original watercolor painting.

Click Here to see my whole collection of ACEO's for sale.

Thanks for visiting the ACETSY Team blog! You can find our shops on the side bar.

The Times Of Danny Boy

2011-04-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

Good Day! I have four new ACEO's to share with you. These little drawings are all based around the character and antics of our little min pin, Danny Boy. Danny Boy loves to be outside when it is warm and the sun is shinning. But occasionally he does get

"Caught By April Showers"

At other times he will be outside, enjoying a warm breeze and soaking up the sun when out of no where he will be surprised by

"Danny Boy's Nemesis"

Most of all Danny Boy loves going on long walks in the early evening hours with his "Dad". Danny Boy especially enjoys the springtime and is constantly stopping along the way and

"Taking Time To Smell The Flowers"

Once he and "Dad" get home from their evening walk, Danny Boy proudly bounds into the house to let "Mom" know he has done his job and exercised "Dad"! For this outstanding job he earns a reward of some kind, in this case it was one of his favorite treats - A Chew! Unfortunately, this presents the poor little fellow with

"A Dog Gone Dilemna"

And he is confronted with the challenge of finding the ultimate safe hiding place for his treasured treat!

May you always have

Love to Share,

Health to Spare,

And Friends who Care!

Karen Anne aka IrelandBrady

"A New ACEO for The ACEO Challenge"

2011-04-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

Hi all! It's been a bit since I have made an original ACEO so I decided to take on this month's ACEO Challenge with its theme of "April Showers". I have additionally taken on a challenge from my hubby to draw a picture of our little miniature pinscher, "Danny Boy". Drawing animals is, in itself, a very big challenge to me so I have really made a concerted effort to study Danny Boy and finally came up a small illustration that I will actually share. Bear in mind that Danny Boy loves flowers (he is always burying his little nose into any flowers he finds on his travels) but its "I'm out of here" when it comes to showers! That said, it took a real act of courage by him to pose for this illustration, he hopes you appreciate his efforts.

This little ACEO is titled "April Showers Bring Sweet Flowers"

May you always have

Love to Share,

Health to Spare,

And Friends who Care!

Karen Anne aka IrelandBrady

New ACEO Painting from ShirleyArt

2011-03-25T17:29:00.000-07:00

Tentacles

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

available here

The stems from the tomatoes just made me think of little tentacles, reaching out in all directions......

my Etsy shop

Beautiful Blue Eyed Baby

2011-03-20T13:46:00.000-07:00

An original ACEO photograph that has been selectively colored for a more dramatic affect. This is Kenya, a very serious but much loved rescued Siamese.

JE Johnson Portraits

Wordless Wednesday Worshipiness

2011-03-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Isis, Goddess of love and stuff what’s good.

Custom portrait for Jen.

Cheers and Happy Wednesday,

Rebecca

Let's Go Fishing!

2011-03-14T07:03:00.000-07:00

Boy I don't know about you but I'm ready for summer. I live near the water and can't wait to be out on it again!

This Largemouth Bass ACEO is colored pencil on black suedeboard. He's ready to take my bait! LOL The card is available in my Etsy shop. Here's the link to the listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66689925/colored-pencil-aceo-original-largemouth
Joann Y Wheeler - ArtfulPurpose on Etsy

Hedgehog Love

2011-03-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

Title: "Hedgehog Love"

Size: 2.5" x 3.5", ACEO

Medium: Watercolor Pencil

by Pamela Godwin

www.PamsPencilGallery.etsy.com

"Two New ACEO's"

2011-03-11T16:25:00.000-08:00

I have been busy working on celtic knotwork design exercises and finally decided it was time to do some ACEO's. This first one is a variation on a design I learned through exercises in Sheila Sturrock's book, "Celtic Knotwork Designs" ......

"Celtic Knot in Purples and Blues"

In this next ACEO I have combined my love of drawing people with my love for celtic designs and come up with my version of "Irish Eyes Are Smiling". The inspiration for this came from a picture of a mountain man my husband was using for one of his projects. When I saw the picture I saw an Irishman in his kilt and holding his shillelagh (prounounced shih-LAY-lee), a far cry from a gruffy looking mountain man wouldn't you say! Anyway, that is the image I saw in my mind and drew.

"Irish Eyes Are Smiling"

I have listed both ACEO's in My Etsy Shop today. If you get a chance, stop by and visit!

Happy Day!

Karen Anne aka IrelandBrady

A Rose for You

2011-02-28T14:44:00.000-08:00

A Giclee Fine Art print from an original drawing created with artist grade colored pencils.

New ACEO - Pear in Blue Bowl

2011-02-28T14:04:00.000-08:00

I have been working on a series of pears in the 6x4 inch OSWOA size. I guess I still have pears on the brain because I had to do just one more:

"Pears in Blue Bowl"

acrylic on watercolor paper

available here

Are you tagging properly ?

2011-02-23T18:35:00.000-08:00

All ACEO ETSY Team members should be tagging their ACEO's with "ACETSY Team" or "ACETSY", as well as "ACEO" (no quotations on them) in order to come up in the search results when members like me make treasuries featuring other team members.

Here is another treasury compiled solely from items I found when searching "ACETSY" on Etsy. Today I focused on peachy colors. To find more art from our members search "ACETSY" on Etsy here.

You can view this treasury on Etsy here.

P.S. If you are in this treasury, feel free to use this screen capture. Copyright belongs to the original artists and photographers. Click the image to see the it on Flickr.

"A Wee Bit O' Irish Cheer!"

2011-02-23T16:21:00.000-08:00

St. Paddy's Day is just around the corner, may you be starting off right with a wee bit o' "Irish Cheer" in the charming company o' this spirited little leprechaun!

"Irish Cheer"

Mounted on Celtic Knot Design Mount Mat

May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

Floral Fantasy

2011-02-23T15:31:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest ACEO, called "Floral Fantasy" Inspired by the sunflowers that I planted in my garden, it was a fun little experiment with wax & color pencils. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" signed & dated on the back.

Recent ACEO's by the ACEO ETSY Team...

2011-02-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

I have been creating a lot of treasuries lately for the various teams I am on and today decided to focus on our team. We have around 200 very talented members who create ACEO's in a variety of mediums.

P.S. If you are in this treasury, feel free to use this screen capture. Copyright belongs to the original artists and photographers. Click the image to see the it on Flickr.

Think Spring, Maybe Things Will Warm Up

2011-02-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

This original pen and ink bunny lives in grass created with colored pencil and on pink handmade paper with real flower petals imbedded into the paper. He would just love to spend the Spring with you this year. You may find him in my Etsy shop JE Johnson Portraits

Dreaming of Spring

2011-02-16T18:51:00.000-08:00

I've been busy with other projects, but have finally finished an ACEO to put in my shop.

On a cold and dreary day, I could not resist the $4 bouquets at Trader Joes. I expect to have many happy hours painting flowers and dreaming of spring.....

"Dreaming of Spring"

acrylic on watercolor paper

available here

I've had enough Winter....Enjoy!

2011-02-11T12:21:00.000-08:00

Can you hear the ocean? Can you feel the breeze? Can you smell the suntan lotion? Relax and enjoy Tropical Beach, an original ACEO painted with acrylic paints. It measures the standard size of 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".

The ACEO will come signed, titled & dated on the back. It will arrive in a card protector. All of my ACEOs are originals.

Give All Your Worries.....

2011-02-09T02:39:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE TO MY SHOP Click HERE TO MY SHOP

I have others for you to look at, would you like a special verse done just let me know.

I have done a few Faith Based Inspirational Aceo's lately and thought I would share them with you, Sometimes all we need is just a little sign from God to move us from that sad place.

We need to uplift others and give encouragement where ever we may be!

My Aceo cards can be made into magnets so you can give them as gifts or Just a Gift to yourself.

May God Bless You Richly and Give you a new release from what ever may be bothering you!~

Lisa

"Celtic Knot Shamrock"

2011-02-08T15:57:00.000-08:00

St. Patrick's Day is on its way and I thought now would be a good time to try my hand at some Celtic Knot designs. My first attempt at this beautiful style of art is a piece I have titled "Celtic Knot Shamrock". I have the original ACEO as well as Open Edition ACEO art prints now available in My Etsy Shop.

"Celtic Knot Shamrock"

I am going to try my hand at some more celtic knot designs and hope to be sharing them with you in the near future. Wish me luck (of the Irish?) in my latest endeavors!

Your friend,

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

Green Budgie ACEO

2011-02-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

My latest listing - a budgie of course!

A Year of ACEOs

2011-02-02T16:50:00.000-08:00

Deep Blue Water Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

I began my Painting A Day Challenge on February 1, 2010. I painted at least one ACEO art card each and everyday up until January 31, 2010. I ended up with 420 hand painted original watercolor paintings. This is an amazing accomplishment for me. I painted everyday!

You can view all 420 on my website:

http://rasquier.com/painting_a_day_year.html

I am Celebrating My Year in Watercolor & Painting A Day Challenge with a limited time special. I am offering a Mystery Painting for only $15 plus $1 shipping. If you want a specific painting, the cost is $25 each. You can look for this special in the Mystery Sale Section of my Squier Etsy Shop: http://squier.etsy.com.

I am so happy and so excited to share this collection!

Appaloosa Horse ACEO

2011-01-30T09:40:00.000-08:00

Recently I found one of the first few marker ACEOs I created from 2006. This Appaloosa in profile is an original ACEO or art trading card, not a print. Staedtler art markers have been used to create this leopard Appaloosa on acid free Strathmore paper. Add this original wild and free Appaloosa to your ACEO herd!

2011-01-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

I'd like you to meet "My Chinese Mudmen"! I have spent the past five days with them and incorporated many of the zentangle design techniques, I have learned over the past several months, in this latest illustration. I am very pleased with the finished piece and proud to share it with you at this time.

If you'd like to see the 5 day progress of this illustration, check out my blog "IrelandBrady - Musings To Ponder".

Take care and God bless,

Karen Anne

ACEO Etsy Treasury!

2011-01-27T10:20:00.000-08:00

Hello! I just thought I'd share some beautiful & fun ACEOs & ACEO supplies that I found on Etsy. (I also make Artist Trading Cards so there are some ATC things in there as well, but they can be useful for ACEOs too.)

I hope everyone is enjoying making new ACEOs! I have a bunch underway at the moment. :-)

Best wishes,
Rina

Be Mine!

2011-01-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for Valentine's Day!!

It is better that I paint the candy, instead of eating it ;-)

Be Mine

acrylic on #140 watercolor paper

available here

Fireworks ACEO for ACEO Blog Challenge

2011-01-20T10:46:00.000-08:00

I created this ACEO for this month's ACEO Blog Challenge. The subject was Fireworks!

Fireworks is an original ACEO created with acrylic paint & dimentional paint on 140 lb. watercolor paper. My inspiration was the many exciting fireworks displays that I have witnessed. The primary colors are green, copper, silver & blue. The ACEO measures the standard size of 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". It is titled, "Timeless Love".

The ACEO will come signed, titled & dated on the back. Because of the dimensional nature of this piece, it will come protected between cardboard. All of my ACEOs are originals.

"Zentangle Design for mounting a favorite ACEO"

2011-01-15T16:52:00.000-08:00

I am always trying to find a unique and unusual way to showcase an ACEO. When I began this latest design I thought it would be interesting to try my hand at a border and see where that would take me. Over the days that I worked on this piece I became intrigued with the idea that it might serve to make a nice background on which to mount a favorite ACEO. So, as the work progressed, that overall idea became my theme.

Once I had completed my objective, I scanned the art piece to my computer and printed out a copy to see how it would work. It was printed on an 8.5"x11" sheet of acid free paper and the printed area measures 8"x10.25". I took one of my "The Letter B" ACEO's (with white background), placed a piece of double-sided tape on the back of the ACEO centered it on the blank center of the print and affixed it to the top of the print. I then trimmed off the edges of the print to fit an 8"x10" frame and the result is what you see in the example I photographed and included here as a sample.

I think it turned out rather well and plan to list it in My Etsy Shop. I would really like to hear what you think about this idea.

"Zentangle Design for mounting a favorite ACEO"

"Framed example with ACEO affixed to the center"

"Another example with Basket Full Of Posies"

I am not sure what I should call this, do you have an idea or thought? A mounting design for an ACEO?

Thanks!

Karen Anne

New Moose ACEO

2011-01-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

Here is another in my Moose On Parade Series: Cupid Moose. Love is in the air & this sweet moose has his quiver stocked with arrows ready to shoot. He is wearing his very best cupid sandals, too! It may be hard to see, but the moose is painted with white luster paint & has a dimensional wing with embroidered feathers. The ACEO measures the standard 1 1/2" x 3 1/2". Acrylic paint on 140 lb. watercolor paper

The ACEO will come signed, titled & dated on the back. Since it is dimensional, it will be carefully protected with cardboard. All of my ACEOs are originals.

Frommybrush: Support For Our "Girls of Summer

2011-01-13T09:13:00.000-08:00

Frommybrush: Support For Our "Girls of Summer

"A Zentangle Sunset"

2011-01-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

After I had completed "A Zentangle Sunrise" my hubby asked that I illustrate a tree with more personality and friendly mushrooms. Of course I was simply delighted to fulfill his request, especially since his birthday is just around the corner! The finished result is titled "A Zentangle Sunset" which I am happy to share with you as well.

The original drawing was executed on a size 9"x12" sheet of art paper and took about 4 days to complete. I have listed it in My Etsy Shop as an authorized art print (printed on 8.5"x11" sheet of acid free paper) and in the reduced ACEO format size (2.5"x3.5").

I really like how this piece turned out and hope you like it as well.

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

Leftovers From 2010

2011-01-05T08:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

I am really trying to clean up anything 'unfinished' from 2010 and thought I should at least post a few of the most recent ACEO's I did in 2010. December was CRAZY for me (as I am sure it has been for many!!) so the one way I could make sure to always create was to carry my little kit with blank ACEO cards and my Micron ink pen...ready to use at any down-time away from my studio. Let's just say there was A LOT of pen-and-ink work in December! Not a bad thing though. I really love pen work and I love ACEO's, so it was a successful month, too.
Blessings to ALL!

' Thinking' 2.5"x3.5" Pen & Ink on 140# Watercolor Paper
Available here

' Treasure Found' 2.5"x3.5" Pen & Ink on 140# Watercolor Paper
Available here

' Peaceful' 2.5"x3.5" Pen & Ink on 140# Watercolor Paper
Available here

"A Zentangle Sunrise"

2011-01-02T15:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

I have been so busy during the holidays that I had very little time for art work or even getting on the internet to see what is happening in the lives of family and friends. After the hustle and bustle of Christmas activities I finally made time to pick up my pen and see where it would take me.

In this illustration I had nothing in particular in mind and just began putting pen to paper, the finished result is an amusing little piece I call "A Zentangle Sunrise". I will be posting it later in My Etsy Shop as an authorized art print (8"x10") and reduced ACEO format size of 2.5"x3.5".

Happy 2011 to all!

Karen Anne Brady aka Ireland Brady

Sunday Drive

2010-12-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

Finally have a new ACEO to post here.....I've been playing around with my kids toys again......

"Sunday Drive"

acrylic on watercolor paper

listing here

"Nine Christmas Santa Elves"

2010-11-30T11:12:00.000-08:00

Over the past several days I have enjoyed the pleasure of creating nine ACEO Christmas Elves, each has their own unique personality and derive joy from their chosen Christmas profession and helping to spread happiness throughout the Holiday Season. As I was looking at these nine charming little individuals, I thought "Wouldn't it be delightful if I could combine them all on one page?!" and so, with help of my handy dandy scanner, I created a unique art print and use of ACEO's complete with all nine Christmas Elves!

This charming authorized art print is made on an ink jet printer using 140 pound weight white acid free card stock, size 8-1/2" x 11". The print size is a non-standard 7" x 10", and the individual elves images are slightly smaller than the regulation ACEO size of 2.5"x3.5". But for those of you who would like all nine elves, this is a unique way to do so. Besides being able to frame the entire print, one can cut them apart and use them in a variety of creative ways.

You can find the "Nine Christmas Santa Elves" for sale in My Etsy Shop as an authorized art print.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Karen Anne Brady aka IrelandBrady

Bird Bee and Bloom: Lollapalooza #2 - The Baby Bird Watcher by AnitraB...

2010-11-29T14:14:00.000-08:00

Bird Bee and Bloom: Lollapalooza #2 - The Baby Bird Watcher by AnitraB...: "Drawing #2 will be held on Wednesday morning, via random number generator. I will post the winner's name that day. And, what is the item? ..."

"Three New Elf's have arrived!"

2010-11-29T12:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Holiday Season! Three new elf's have arrived and joined the Christmas Elf Family! They are:

"Bell Ringing Elf"

"Santa's Wish List Elf"

"Gingerbread Decorating Elf"

Merry Christmas!

Karen Anne

IrelandBrady.Etsy.com

I am having a Sale!

2010-11-29T05:51:00.000-08:00

I have so many aceo cards that I have drawn and painted I would love to clear out some of stock to make way for the new year! I am having a sale on etsy, use this coupon code aceo50off and all the paper aceo's are 1/2 price and free shipping!! Please take a few moments and check out my store for these great deals!

Here is just a few in my shop,

CLICK HERE to view all of them!

I have lots of other items too!

Thanks for looking!

God Bless Have a great day of shopping!

"Candy Cane Elf"

2010-11-28T14:45:00.000-08:00

We are now up to six members of the Christmas Elf's Family! "Candy Cane Elf" has just arrived in time to share his candy canes with you!

Welcoming in the holiday season!

Karen Anne

"Wreath Decorating Elf"

2010-11-28T10:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody! It seems I've gone and started another series! This one is my Christmas Elf Family, I have already listed four elf's in My Etsy Shop that you can view by going to the Christmas Themed Section of my shop. These little ACEO's are whimsical, charming and will bring a smile to your heart!

Our newest member is "Wreath Decorating Elf" and he is one happy little fellow!

Happy Holidays!

Karen Anne

A Different Subject Matter for Me

2010-11-26T11:21:00.000-08:00

Ted

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

Every now and then, I choose to paint something I've never tried before. I decided I would try to paint a stuffed teddy bear and now we have Ted!

I think he's adorable!

It is good to venture out and try something new.

More Holiday ACEOs

2010-11-23T08:48:00.000-08:00

I recently listed another holiday-themed ACEO:

"Red and Green Ornaments"

acrylic on #140 watercolor paper

available here

And if that is not enough ornaments, here are more:

"Holiday Ornaments"

acrylic on #140 watercolor paper

available here

A Tip for Framing ACEOs

2010-11-22T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here's a great way to frame up a few little ACEOs.

Mat and frame them into individual 8x10 inch mats and hang them on a wall in groups.

These simple black frames give my dew drop series a cool contemporary look.

My dew drop ACEOs can be found in my Squier Etsy Shop.

New Moose on the Loose!!

2010-11-22T11:55:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share the latest in my "Moose on Parade" series. This one is called "Wizard Moose" and was inspired by the Harry Potter movies.

ACEO ATC PRINT Happy Buddies On Christmas Day With Love PLUS FREE GIFTS Art created by Mommy and little Julia

2010-11-22T09:19:00.001-08:00

OKAY HERE IS TODAY'S DESIGN!
CREATED BY SWEET LITTLE JULIA!

This art has been created by Julia who is only Five years old. Julia is a terrific artist and loves to colaborate her art with her Mommy! So together Julia and I have created this wonderful "Cute Art World design"! All sales from Julia's Art Shop go to Julia's Education fund.

I hope you all enjoy it!

http://anitrabear.etsy.com/

Eureka! "The Letters E & U" ....

2010-11-21T15:39:00.000-08:00

EUreka! With the completion of "The Letter E" and "The Letter U" I have finished "The Alphabet Series"!

I began my quest to complete a zentangle alphabet series on 9/18/2010 and finished this project on 11/21/2010. One letter takes approximately 2 to 3 days to complete. Many a day I would wake around 6AM and be so drawn to the letter I was illustrating that I would work on it until 5 or 6PM that evening. Each letter has been lovingly drawn using India Ink on plain white paper, then carefully cut out. After which I painted a water color background and applied the completed letter to the dried water color.

I have listed the letters "E" and "U" in My Etsy Shop available with color backgrounds and plain white backgrounds as authorized art prints (8"x10") and Open Edition ACEO's (2.5"x3.5").

So, with no further ado, I happily share with you ....

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

Trying to get into the holiday spirit....

2010-11-18T06:51:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know it is a little early, but I had a request to do some holiday-themed ACEOs for a local show, so I am trying to get into the spirit.

Here is the first one I listed in my Etsy Shop:

"Holly Bough"
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper

listing here

2010-11-15T14:51:00.000-08:00

OK! - I'm on my way to the finish of my alphabet series with completion of "The Letter K"! This is the 24th letter, leaving only two more to illustrate! I have already listed "K" in My Etsy Shop as an Authorized Art Print (8"x10") and as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5").

Sandie of Arizona, one of my Etsy Shop's loyal patrons, was the first to guess that I was working on "K" and I am now working on another letter for her. Out of the two remaining letters, which do you think I am working on right now???

Once again, if you are the first guesser of the letter I am currently working on, you will not only be able to choose the only letter remaining but you will also receive a complimentary Open Edition ACEO of your alphabet choice upon completion of the entire series! Please limit your guesses to one per day.

"The Letter K"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

Nanowrimo or bust!

2010-11-14T16:29:00.000-08:00

Ink leaves on watercolor I

This piece is India Ink on a watercolor background.

So, about Nanowrimo: I'm writing a novel this month..or trying anyway. Tomorrow is the half way point of trying to write 50,000 words. I'm at 20,000 and I am really excited that I have challenged myself to go this far, and can't wait to keep on pushing through to the end.

If anyone else is involved in this, I would love to hear how your month is going!

Cheers,
Rebecca

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"The Letter V"

2010-11-12T15:57:00.000-08:00

I feeling victory coming on with the completion of "The Letter V"! This is the 23rd letter in my alphabet series, only 3 left! E, U, and K. I have listed this in My Etsy Store as an authorized art print (8"x10") and as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5"). In addition to that, I am now making all the letters available with a white background as well!

Chris, Paint1Chris, was the first guesser of "The Letter V" and she has kindly chosen from the vast amount of remaining initials, the letter of her choice. What letter do you think Chris chose?

Once again, if you are the first guesser of the letter I am currently working on, you will not only be able to choose the next unknown (to others) letter but you will also receive a complimentary Open Edition ACEO of your alphabet choice upon completion of the entire series! Please limit your guesses to one per day.

"The Letter V"

Karen Anne

Dew Drop Series Continued

2010-11-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Sienna Dew Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

My Painting A Day Challenge continues along with my Dew Drop Series. I love the texture of the burnt sienna watercolor paint. It's granulating features adds character to this dew drop painting.

Original ACEOs are wonderful little works of art that would make a unique and treasured gift this holiday season!

This one and more original watercolor ACEOs can be found in my Squier Etsy Shop.

Enjoy!

"The Letter F"

2010-11-08T12:38:00.000-08:00

It is just fabulous to finally finish and feature "The Letter F"! With the completion of this letter I am left with only four letters to illustrate ... E, K, U, and V. I have recently listed this in My Etsy Shop as an Authorized Art Print (8"x10") as well as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5").

Stacy, MagicLoveCrow, has once again been the first guesser (I am beginning to think Stacy is psychic!) and has very kindly selected the twenty-third letter for me to illustrate. Please venture a guess as to which letter Stacy has chosen!

"The Letter F"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

"The Letter I"

2010-11-05T13:36:00.000-07:00

I invite you to inspect "The Letter I"the latest addition in my alphabet series! "I" is the twenty-first letter to be illustrated, leaving only five initials to be completed! I have listed this in My Etsy Shop and it is available to you as an Authorized Art Print (8"x10") or as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5").

Sandie of Arizona, one of my Etsy Shop's fantastic customers, was the first guesser of this initial and she has favored us with her choice of a new letter to be illustrated. There are now only five letters left to choose from, they are E, F, K, U, and V. Which one of you will be first to guess which letter Sandie favored us with?

If you are the first guesser of the letter I am currently working on, you will not only be able to choose the next unknown (to others) letter but you will also receive a complimentary Open Edition ACEO of your alphabet choice upon completion of the entire series! Please limit your guesses to one per day.

"The Letter I"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne Brady

2010-11-01T21:13:00.000-07:00

Adventure's Ahead is an original ACEO. It began as a digitally created collage and then was hand embellished by a variety of fine art colored pencils and pens. It can be found in the WindandHoney Etsy shop.

"The Letter P"

2010-10-31T14:33:00.000-07:00

Proudly presenting "The Letter P"! This is the twentieth letter in the alphabet series, leaving only six letters to complete - E, I, U, F, K, and V. I have listed "The Letter P" in My Etsy Shop today as an authorized art print (8"x10") and as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5").

Stacy, MagicLoveCrow, was first guesser of this letter and has chosen her next letter and stated she wanted to keep everything interesting. Stacy has done a fine job of keeping things interesting! Can you guess which letter Stacy chose?

"The Letter P"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

"The Letter G"

2010-10-29T15:11:00.000-07:00

This is a good day to present to you "The Letter G"! We are drawing near to the completion of the "Alphabet Series" with only seven letters to yet be illustrated; those being "E", "I", "U", "F", "K", "P", and "V". It seems amazing that I have come this far and the distance to the finish is now not that far away.

Sandie, of Arizona (one of My Etsy Shop's wonderful patrons), guessed that I was working on "The Letter G" and has graciously chosen the next letter for me to illustrate. Which letter do You think Sandie chose?

If you are the first guesser of the letter I am currently working on, you will not only be able to choose the next unknown (to others) letter but you will also receive a complimentary Open Edition ACEO of your alphabet choice upon completion of the entire series! Please limit your guesses to one per day.

"The Letter G"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne

"The Letter X"

2010-10-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

I guess one could say "X" marks the spot in this posting! It does mark the eighteenth initial to be completed with only eight remaining to be illustrated. "The Letter X" is currently listed in My Etsy Shop as an authorized art print (8"x10") as well as an Open Edition ACEO (2.5"x3.5").

Stacy, MagicLoveCrow, has once again risen to the challenge and surmised that I was working on this particular letter. Stacy has happily provided me with a new letter which I will begin illustrating later this day. Since there are now only three vowels and five consonants left, I am not giving out any clues - this time you get to randomly guess which initial I am working on!

"The Letter X"

Happy Day!

Karen Anne