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

More Holiday ACEOs

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

Inspired By ACEO

I just love ACEOs because no matter how busy life is, you can always find time in the midst of our day to work on these little pieces, to try a new technique or inspire us into something bigger. Well, this is what happened for me. This is the 2-layer technique I spoke about here. First, I finished this ACEO....

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(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Leaf 1'

then I finished this ACEO....

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(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Flower 1'

which in turn inspired me to do this piece....

(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Morning Song'

It's an 8x10 so I plan on taking this and reformatting it for an open edition ACEO print, perhaps with a quote at the bottom. Haven't finished that part yet but will be in my Etsy Shop soon. I just love ACEO's and all their little...ur...big potentials!

August Balloon Challenge

I've decided to enter the August ACEO Balloon Challenge like some of the other members here. This is my entry.

"The Journey"
acrylic on watercolor paper

Listing here

Lots of great entries for the contest. Be sure to check it out!!

February is for Valentines

Cupid's Footprint I

by Rita Squier

I created a series of Original Watercolor ACEOs entitled "Cupid's Footprint". This is just the first one in the series. This little ACEO painting can be found in my Etsy Shop: Squier along with Cupid's Footprint II & III. Snatch them up for your Valentine!

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

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.

"Blue Birds and Poppies" by Dana Marie

Greetings Everyone!

This is my first post here for ACETSY

"Blue Bird and Poppies"~ ACEO
2.5" X 3.5"(2 1/2 in X 3 1/2in)

Standard Trading Card Size

These are wonderful affordable collectables!

A trading card folder/book filled with ACEOs makes a great coffee table book!Or they can be matted and framed for beautiful miniature art! I personally would like to collect enough to cover a coffee table and then purchase a fitted glass to play on top.

This original collectable bird ACEO/ mini painting is created with professional acrylic on an acid free Strathmore 246 lb weight and sealed with a light coat of clear acrylic protective gloss.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating this piece!

"Blue Bird and Poppies" is SOLD, however, I have more original acrylic aceo paintings in My Esty Shop.

Thank you for your interest!

~ Dana Marie

California Redwoods ACEO from laurali

Golden Redwoods ACEO

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