ted is off on more adventures...

 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

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Latest From My Dew Drop Series

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 Year of ACEOs

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!

A Different Subject Matter for Me

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.

A Tip for Framing ACEOs

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.

Dew Drop Series Continued

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!

Autumn is Here

Escape to Nature

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

It is a crisp cool morning in Upstate New York. Autumn is definitely here. A perfect little ACEO for such a day.

This little painting and more landscapes can be found in my Squier Etsy Shop. Enjoy!

Inspired by the News

Droplets on Oil Spill

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

I was inspired by the latest news of the oil spill in the Gulf. I do find inspiration from all around me and the events in my life. But rarely has the news inspired me to create art until this piece.

My dew drop series meets the oil spill.

More of my dew drop series and ACEOs can be found in my Squier Etsy Shop.

A Wispy Summer Flower

Cosmos 2

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO

Art Card

Size: 2.5x 3.5 inches

I love this wispy little summer wildflower. The pinks will brighten any summer day. I have seeds for yellow and orange cosmos, I need some pink ones to add to my gardens.

Today's ACEO Painting

Watermelon Drops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Nothing says summer like watermelon!

I created this little ACEO painting this morning as part of my Painting A Day Challenge and my Dew Drop Series. I am so happy to be able to share it with all of you right here.

Have a fabulous day and a fabulous summer!

(Must remember to pick up some watermelon today.)

Fruity Themed Dew Drops

Dew Drops in Grape

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

My dew drop series of ACEOs have taken on brighter colors and have been inspired by various delicious summer fruits. It is now mid June and my Painting A Day Challenge I began on February 1st continues. I haven't missed a day yet!

Visit my Squier Etsy Shop for more fruity dew drops!

Have a great day!

--Rita :)

Painting A Day Challenge

Persimmony Drops

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 1st and it still continues. I still have not missed a day! I love to paint everyday and by challenging myself to complete one entire painting in one day has enabled me to paint every single day.

You can find this one and more in my Etsy Shop.

You can also follow my Painting A Day Challenge on my blog.

February Challenge

Eleven Fifty Six

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

ACEO - Art Card

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

I'm on day 26 of my Painting A Day Challenge for the Month of February. It has been going so well. I haven't missed a day yet! Although I did come close one day, I remembered at 11:56 pm that I had not done a painting. I jumped out of bed and went right into my studio and whipped up this little floral painting. I looked at the clock and it read 11:59 pm. Phew! One minute to spare! Out of all the paintings I have created this month, this one is a keeper for my private collection.

More of my Original Watercolor ACEOs from my Painting A Day for the Month of February Challenge can be found in my

Squier Etsy Shop: http://squier.etsy.com

Thank you all for the support and camaraderie!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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."