Last Three Frogs of My New Set

Here are the last three frogs in my latest set of six ACEO's for you to view ....

"Well, Hello There!"

"Out On A Limb"

"Contented Frog"

I will putting all six up for sale in My Etsy Shop shortly ....

Thank you for looking!

Three Frog ACEO's

I was recently inspired to create this set after reading The ACEO Challenge Blog, which is the creative site hosted by Pam of AlwaysArtistic.  Pam issues a challenge and asks artists to participate in a fun and lively contest.  The current challenge is "Long Legs" and so far there are seven entries.  It is delightful to see the variety of ideas and artworks this challenge has inspired.  I invite you all to take out a few minutes to visit The ACEO Challenge Blog.

The following are my entries (limit of 3 per contest) in the "Long Legs" Challenge ....

"Tree Frog"

"Frog Sitting On A Tree Stump"

"Frog On A Cattail"

Why not take out some time and come up with your own entries in this fun venture?

IrelandBrady.Etsy.com

Currently in my shop

I have 3 mermaids here, part of my Christmas in July sale!

Click on the picture to go to my shop :o)

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.

Work In Progress: Beaded Aligators ACEO

Summer Buddies by alwaysartistic

I started out by taping the edges of my Strathmore 140 lb cold press paper down on all 4 sides to my plastic utility table. I then used scraps of paper and watercolor paints to stamp the back ground in various places. And I let it sit until it was completely dry, and then removed the tape and cut to ACEO size - 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches.

Next I cut 2 slits in the background to start my 1st alligator. I tied a few knots at the back to make sure it doesn't come undone, and started beading.

I added the legs, I fastened down 1 top leg and 1 bottom leg leaving the other 2 alone.

Then I started the next one.

Added the eyes and continued...

Here they are finished.

A close up!

More images that will be included when I list it.

Here I tried it in one of my plastic ACEO frames without the glass.

Heat Wave!

Yes, it is HOT here on the east coast of the US - so I couldn't resist the temptation to channel the sunshine into my work. Here is little Mrs. Sunshine:



the listing is here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51293930/aceo-original-drawing-mrs-sunshine

Flight of Fancy - watercolor with ink ACEO by Raphaella Vaisseau

Since the flower in this ACEO seems to embody a butterfly, dragonfly or other flying things, I call it "Flight of Fancy."

You can visit my Etsy shop here, this listing here, and my blog here.

Enjoy!

-Raphaella Vaisseau, Artist

Hello!!!

My first post for this blog!

This is an ACEO I listed today. I have been obsessed with patterns lately, doing a lot of Mandala-type designs. For this ACEO I went a little more whimsical. Enjoy!

Listing here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51088321/aceo-original-drawing-whimsical-pattern

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.

Work In Progress: Jet ACEO

It has been quite a while since I did an iris folding ACEO. So today I decided to print off some patterns. So far I have only done 1, I started with a Jet. Some patterns you have to shrink a bit if you are making a ACEO, as they are more the size for cards.

First I chose my papers, then with my exacto knife I cut the pattern out. And taped the patten down to the table, my table is a hard plastic utility table so the tape is really easy to get off. Do not tape to a good kitchen table.



Next I cut out triangle corners from hard card stock and taped them and the pattern down where I wanted them.



Then I started following the pattern using my 4 colors, light brown, darker green brown, dark green and orange.



I kept going until every piece of the pattern was done.



Here is the finished back. I use scotch double sided tape, it is sometimes hard to find but I find it works nicely.



Here is the finished front before I cut it down to ACEO size.



After cutting it down I added more tape around the sides and areas that were not taped to make it a bit more even. Then I added glue, I used API's Crafter's Pick Memory Mount. I then wiped off the excess glue and stuck it under a pile of pop can boxes.



This is the finished ACEO. I noticed that some glue leaked out right in the center and tried to gently take it off, but you can still see it unfortunately. But oh well it was fun to make!



Here it is having some pressure on 3 parts that were thicker, making sure it doesn't come apart!

You can visit my blog here and my Etsy shop here.

A Few New ACEO's

I would like to share a couple recent ACEO listings in My Etsy Store .....

"Happy Day!"

"Green Dragon Fly"

Thank You!

Team Feature: MIXED MEDIA

Wikipedia says "Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork in the making of which more than one medium has been employed". These are just a few of my favorites... Want to see more ? To search "ACETSY Team" on Etsy, click here.

arts4you - Warm Color Eruption

crftyscrapper - The Trees Caress Me

VeronicaS - Thunderbird Rainbow Flower

LemachiDesigns - Wish

Indiandollartworks - Birds in Flight 1

peppercorns2 - It's So Summer

tapestry316 - Reflection

This post was compiled by Pam of alwaysartistic

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.)

ACEO Illustrations recently listed on ETSY

Hi fellow Artists!  Here are some new ACEO's I recently finished and listed in My Etsy Store.

"Fungi #1"

"Dragon Fly"

"Section #10 of Game Board Doodles"

Team Feature: ABSTRACT

I was browsing ACEO's by our team members last night, and I had to hide my wallet. We have some seriously talented artists on our team. These are just a few of my favorites... Want to see more ? To search "ACETSY Team" on Etsy, click here.

lionbeforelamb - Untitled

Heartfulart - Trumpet Flower Symphony

LemachiDesigns - Garden of Abstract Flowers

Craftymoose - Celebration

idreaminink - Flowers Floating

ShirleyArt - Pattern Series 03

TheCreatorsPalette - Pear

This post was compiled by Pam of alwaysartistic

ACEO Open Edition - "Clam - NW Coast Style Design"

This is a design I came up with a while back and finally decided to share it in ACEO Open Edition Form.

CLAM - NW Coast Style Design

The meaning of this design:

The shell, as a whole, symbolizes the body of the entire family and a celebration of life.  The white panels express the different branchs of the family - each separate but each a part of the whole.

The black border flowing around the shell and each panel implies the never ending cycle of life that binds the family as one.  It further denotes the different paths each takes, whether as an individual or as a group, in life’s journey.  The paths fork but eventually come together as one.

The eyes are indicative of all family members watching over each other.  Helping hands are all around to lend support and love.  Oars (paddles) represent guidance from elders to young in hopes the youth will steer toward successful and happy life paths.

The Clam designs on either side of the shell represent elders in the family who share their knowledge and skills with gentle words and caring love.  The solid circles are symbolic of the “pearls” of wisdom passed down to each new generation

It is currently for sale in My Etsy Shop.

Thank you for looking!