New ACEOs available from artist Rina Miriam Drescher

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I currently have many ACEOs & other small artist trading cards available in my Etsy shop! You can take a look at what I have at the moment HERE (this link will take you to the ACEO section of my Etsy shop). I make ACEOs often and have been making & selling them since 2004. Thank you:-) Rina

25% off sale on ACEOs

Hello! There is a 25% off sale happening now in my Etsy shop here http://rinamiriam.etsy.com !!!!!!!!!

This sale includes many of my hand painted one of a kind ACEOs. This sale is for a limited time only and only on select items. Please go check it out if you are interested, there are good deals on many of my artworks at the moment.

I love to make these because they are so small and look so nice when framed together. There are so many options when it comes displaying them on the wall. I like to hang them next to larger works to create variety.

In this picture there are a bunch of ACEOs on the very left in a black shadow box. I have a lot of them, since I make them, so I like to display them like that with my favorite ones at the moment against the glass.

I like to display them like this too. Not all of the ACEOs in this picture are available anymore, but there are a few of them in the sale that's happening now! Best wishes, Rina oh p.s. You can follow my FB for more info on sales and events and things I am doing here http://www.facebook.com/rinamiriam Thank you!

Pamela Godwin | Island Girl Gallery | Artist Portfolio | ArtWanted.com

I am finally extending my Island Girl series! http://www.pamspencilgallery.etsy.com/ Pamela Godwin | Island Girl Gallery | Artist Portfolio | ArtWanted.com

A Rose for You

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

ACEO Etsy Treasury!

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

"The Letter W"

Wha-Hoo! I have complete a whimsical "The Letter W""! My trek through the alphabet is proving to be an enjoyable adventure.  A great part of this journey are the wonderful people who have joined along in this series sojourn.  Seventeen letters are now completed and only nine remain to be illustrated, three vowels and six consonants. 

Pam, AlwaysArtistic, was first guesser of this letter and has chosen a new letter for me to begin illustrating.  This is a fun letter that brings to mind fond memories of a age old childhood game.  Can you guess which letter Pam chose for me to complete?

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 W"

Karen Anne

"The Letter L"

If you haven't figured it out by now, the letter Lorrie of DivineDesignStudios chose was "The Letter L"! This latest illustration will be listed in My Etsy Shop as an authorized art print, size 8"x10"; as well as an ACEO Open Edition, size 2.5"x3.5".   I now have nine letters completed and only seventeen more to go!

And the person who guessed "The Letter L" correctly was Stacy of MagicLoveCrow, this is the second time Stacy has been the first to guess a letter.  So you are all up against some stiff competition!  Stacy has chosen another letter and I am currently happily working on it.

My clue to this new letter is, which letter is common to four months of the yearly calendar?

For now, I am happy to share with you

"The Letter L"

Take care all!

Karen Anne

Artist Trading Cards hit the Mainstream in Dick Blick's 2010-2011 Studio Catalog

Artist Trading Cards, or ATC for short, is the brainchild of Zurich artist M.Vänçi Stirnemann who originated the concept in 1996 and created the first trading party in 1997 in Switzerland. Originally intended to be traded by artist to artist in person, this mini art form has morphed into a world-wide phenomenon with beaucoup variations and ameliorations. On Etsy.com, the handmade marketplace online, they are often referred to as ACEOs ("Art Cards, Editions and Originals") because they are primarily for sale rather than traded artist to artist. Plus, they include prints rather than being all original, handmade works of art. 

I have my own collection going on and prefer to buy only originals. However, I have mistakenly purchased prints from time to time. Click here for an interesting discussion of originals vs. copies by two creators of ATCs. I create and sell my own as well, but, sadly, I haven't yet found any artists willing to trade them with me. I love the idea of artists trading little miniature paintings with each other. Many of the artists on Etsy, including myself, who create ACEOs belong to a group called the "ACEO Etsy Street Team." Browse this wonderful blog for links to many miniature works of art.

I was pleased to find a two-page spread in the 2010-2011 Dick Blick Studio catalog featuring ATC supplies for artists. Log onto www.dickblick.com or call them at 800-828-4548 for your very own copy of this BIG catalog of art supplies. Happy Creating!!!

-reposted from Raphaella's Journey Continued, September 02, 2010 by Raphaella Vaisseau, www.heartfulart.etsy.com

Fly on Your Wings

Soaring on wings and not growing tired. Here are two ACEO created with this in mind. First, Find your Wings and Fly - is she an angel, a fairy or a woman who has found her stride? You decide.



Next, You Soar on Wings - whether fairy, butterfly, angel or otherwise, I hope they inspire you to reach new heights.



Both available as giclee prints at peaceofpi studio © JoMo 2009.

Now Fly!

Green Zen Dragonfly

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This painting was painted 24 Karat gold paint and then made to look antique. The vines were treated in copper leaf, and the dragonfly treated in 18 karat gold leaf.

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A six step process was used to create this 3D painting. It is painted on a standard playing card as cards work best with the 3D painting process.

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Dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness. The color green represents luck! =)

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Dimensions: 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (Standard ACEO size)

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To purchase this or learn more about this piece visit: Green Zen Dragonfly

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For more 3d, gold leafed artwork visit my art shop at: KathyMartinStudio.com

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My (will make you laugh) blog: KathyMartinStudio.blogspot.com

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Smiles,

Kathy

Two Halloween ACEOs!

New Paintings From Kathy Martin Studio

Hello! Halloween will soon be here! I've been getting ready by painting a few Halloween paintings.

Both paintings are 2.5 x 3.5 inches (standard ACEO sized). They are base coated in 24 Karat gold paint and then put through an antique process.

The pumpkin's 3d outline has been gold leafed using 18 Karat gold leaf.

He's ready to add cheer to any Halloween collection!

You can learn more about him or purchase him here:

Pumkin Painting

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The Etsy Bitsy Spider's cherry blossom branch is covered in copper leaf, and he hangs from a siver leafed thread. He is 3d and is ready for the Halloween season!

You can learn more about or purchase this spider here:

Spider Painting

Have a great day!

smiles,
Kathy

My etsy shop: http://www.kathymartinstudio.etsy.com/

My funny blog: http://www.kathymartinstudio.blogspot.com/

New ACEO

Blue Zen Butterfly and Cherry Blossoms

from

Kathy Martin Studio

This painting was created using 18 and 24 Karat gold leaf and then made to look antique. The branches were painted in copper leaf. A six step process was used to create this 3D painting. It is painted on a standard playing card as cards work best with the 3D painting process.

Dimensions: 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (Standard ACEO size)

Both the Chinese and Japanese view butterflies as symbols of happiness and joy. The cherry blossom symbolizes feminine beauty in China and are believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times. Cherry Blossom (Sakura in Japanese) are omens of good fortune, emblems of love and affection, and represent spring time.


Click here for more details about this painting: Blue Zen Butterfly

Smiles,
Kathy

My Etsy Shop: http://www.kathymartinstudio.etsy.com
My Blog: http://www.kathymartinstudio.blogspot.com

YART Sale on Etsy

From June 11th - 20th a special sale is happening on ETSY. Select shop owners have slashed prices on great items in their store. Save $$$ on original and high quality aceo art cards and more. Go to this link on Etsy


Or use the search term "yart sale" on the ALL ITEMS drop down...

when searching for great art and crafts items at unbelieveable prices!

New Blog Moderator...

Hi Everyone,

I'm very pleased to annouce that Debi (DMRiceArt) is our new blog moderator. Please join me in welcoming Debi. Debi values your input so please forward your suggestions and ideas for articles, sale promotions, how-to, interviews, etc., to her.

A special thank you to Debi for taking on the blog.

Barbara

A Flurry of ACEO Activity

There has been a lot of stir in the ACEO community the last couple of days. bellsakabin has started the ACEO Bounty Challenge with over 60 participants and a grand prize at the end of the challenge all of the ACEOs listed in the Bounty Challenge that haven't sold during the length of the challenge. Early today that amount totaled over $400.00 with new entries being added constantly. Certainly a worthy prize. Here is the link to the thread giving the details. http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5566696

I know that some of the Acetsy Team members (I am one) are participating. One of the challenges was create a bright colored bird and here is my entry for that challenge.

In addition to the challenge thread there are a number of treasuries featuring ACEOs at the moment. I am including the links for the ones I've found and I hope you will take a moment and check them out. Let's all click and comment and get them moving towards the front of the lists.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=39581

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=39635

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=39221

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=7330

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=39691

Now every member of Acetsy has the opportunity to promote this challenge and these treasuries to everyone that they know are interested in ACEOs. Buyers can propose a challenge to have their favorite kind of ACEO created with no real obligation to buy, artists have the opportunity to be challenged with suggestions, inspired by other works of art and supportive of each other by just commenting on the treasuries and the thread.

Let us all make this a wonderful ACEO month.

Kae of Kae1Crafts and Kae1Supplies

Black Cat in Red Sunset from laurali

New original ACEO, Black Cat in Red Sunset:

etsy Item 10863883

A black cat sits in a tree watching the setting sun. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the sunset sky. This visionary piece with a Southwestern palette of yellow, red, turquoise blue and purple, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting.

Calla Lilies ACEO from laurali

New original ACEO, Calla Lilies on Dark Red:

etsy Item 10753345

Original acrylic painting on fine art paper.

California Redwoods ACEO from laurali

Golden Redwoods ACEO

An original acrylic miniature painting of California redwood trees with a stream winding through.

New Dragonflies ACEO

etsy Item 7671949

Three dragonflies flit through a forest of green bamboo. This feng shui landscape, from the Zen Mandala series, is an original miniature acrylic painting.

New Member

Hello, I recently opened my Etsy store and quickly discovered ACEO'S. I am a doodler and
have saved them on scraps of paper, napkins, etc for years keeping them in shoe boxes.
Making ACEO'S gives me an outlet for my compulsive doodling and let's me get them out into the world instead of languashing in boxes. Yahoo! I was excited when I ran across the
ACETSY Blog and look forward to being an active member!

http://www.jackiebraden.etsy.com/














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