Halloween Is Coming!

I have been getting into the Halloween mode lately with my ACEO's and it has been great fun!

Click here....'Spooky Pumpkin' ACEO Original in my Etsy Shop

It all started when I participated in the ACEO Etsy Street Team Swap, subject: Halloween! I started out making 2 of the Pumpkin, one for the swap and one for Etsy.

Click here....'Spooky Ghost' ACEO Original in my Etsy Shop

Then I thought a ghost would be fun...and it was! Cutting out the eyes wasn't the most fun though, especially the little ghost!!

Click here....'Scary Skull' ACEO Original in my Etsy Shop

Then onto a bit of a scary skull, kind of the 'Day of the Dead' type skull. Halloween is always lots of fun to create from and I look forward to the many ideas still 'lurking' to be created.

"The Letter A"

I completed "The Letter A" this morning and am happy to present it to you now.  I will be listing it in My Etsy Shop in authorized art print form, size 8" x 10", as well as ACEO open edition format, size 2.5"x 3.5".

"The Letter A"

Well, I'm off to work on "The Letter B", have a grand day everyone!

Karen Anne

Autumn Color Studies

I've decided to do a series of color studies playing with the colors of and subjects related to Fall. I got some mini gourds and pumpkins this last week to get me started.

Here is the first one:

"White Pumpkin in Orange Bowl"

Autumn Color Study

2-1/2 x 3-1/2", acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
listing HERE

I am having fun seeing how the different colors play off each other. More to come....

An Idea For A New Series Of Drawings....

As I was viewing my latest drawing "Jury Room Doodle" I was struck by how much it reminded me of the letter "B".  I thought, hmmmm, this might be fun, doodling my way through the alphabet.  So I began with the letter "Z", not a very often used letter and thought I'd see where "Z" would take me.  As it turns out, I am very pleased with the final outcome of "Z".   I will be listing "The Letter Z" in My Etsy Shop in 8"x 10" art print format as well as the reduced ACEO format of 2.5"x 3.5". 

Hopefully, within the next few days, I will have completed the letter "A" and be able to share that with all of you.  In the meantime, it is my pleasure to present to you .....

"The Letter Z"

Thank you for looking, I appreciate any and all feedback you may care to share ...

Sincerely,

Karen Anne

Jury Room Doodle

Hi Everybody! Today I spent most of the day in the jury room doodling ... and my doodle turned out pretty cool so I thought I would title it "Jury Room Doodle" and list it for sale in my Etsy Shop in both authorized print form and ACEO open editions.

"Jury Room Doodle"

 For your viewing pleasure and amusement.

IrelandBrady

Penguin Note Cards

TITLE “Pete the Penguin” Set of 4 (4" x 5 1/2") Folded Cards with Envelopes Artist, Pamela Godwin, Pams Pencil Gallery Cards are made with high quality 61 lb. heavy white professional matte photo paper. Affixed to these 5 1/2" x 4" blank cards are prints of my original drawing, "Pete the Penguin", which was rendered with Color Pencil.  The print on the card is 2.5" x 3.5" in size.  On the back of each card is a detailed description of the art and my signature.  The prints have been reproduced using my Epson Sylus printer. Each card comes with a matching white envelope.  Cards are blank inside for your personal note.  Thanks for viewing! by Pamela Godwin www.pamspencilg.blogspot.com

ACEO ATC PRINT Mother Always Said PLUS FREE GIFTS Digital Collage Mixed Media Art

Where have I been? 

I have been really loosing my ambition to create new art!

Today I pushed myself to bring out a new design.

I hope you all enjoy it!

http://anitrabear.etsy.com/

Diamond

TITLE:  "DIAMOND"

SIZE:  2.5" X 3.5", ACEO

MEDIUM:  Watercolor & Ink

Date:  2010

by Pamela Godwin, Pams Pencil Gallery

Diamond is my sweet Yellow Lab who is always ready to give me a perfect doggy pose!

A Perfect Beach Day

We went to the beach last weekend to enjoy one of those lovely cool days of late summer before the kids went back to school. We had fun playing in the sand and enjoying the wind and waves. I couldn't resist trying to paint a beach scene. It is listed here.

"A Perfect Beach Day"

3-1/2 x 2-1/2", acrylic on #140 watercolor paper

Happiness Is A Basket Of Posies

This latest ACEO is inspired by my great-niece, little Kaitlyn.  A sweetheart to be sure!  This one makes me smile and feel good, hope it does the same for you. 

"Happiness Is A Basket Of Posies"

The original ACEO, as well as a limited edition set of 16, will be available in My Etsy Shop shortly.

Happy Day to One and All!

Karen Anne

Approaching Autumn

I keep seeing fallen leaves on my front walk, reminding me that Autumn is on its way! Fall is my favorite time of year - I can't wait for the golden light and the cooler nights, crisp air, smell of leaves and beautiful foliage. Here is my third ACEO with a fall theme, inspired by the leaves on my walk:

acrylic on 140# watercolor paper

listing here

Team Feature: ACRYLIC

Here are just a few ACEO's done using acrylic paints. Want to see more ? To search "ACETSY Team" on Etsy, click here.

AyalaArt - Girl with Snail pet

KathyMortonStanion - Abstract Southwestern

MagicLoveCrow - Little Angel Baby Crow

artistsuetaylor - winged warrior

backroomtreasures - Green leaf study

nkolika - Ladybird Beetle

This post was compiled by Pam of alwaysartistic

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!

"Infinity Flies"

I have had dragon flies on my mind and decided to put them down on paper, the result is my latest illustration which I have titled "Infinity Flies".  The original illustration is 8.5" x 11".  I have digitally reduced it so that I can offer it as an Open Edition ACEO.  I will be posting this in my Etsy Shop shortly.

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

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

Play'n Footsies

TITLE

PLAY'N FOOTSIES

Date: 2010

Medium: Watercolor Pencil

Hi everyone! I'm happy to be part of this team. I love everybody's art in this month's BALLOON challenge!

Pamela Godwin

Pams Pencil Gallery

Fanciful Doodle

I got back from a trip to the coast and after recovering from salt air and sun decided to sit down in front of the TV and see where my pen would take me. It was just supposed to be nothing much but once I had finished I thought it was kind of fun and decided to share it.  The original drawing was done on a size 7" X 10" sheet of paper in my sketch pad, I have digitally reduced it to make it available as an open edition ACEO art print as well.

"Fanciful Doodle"

Happy Day all!

IrelandBrady.Etsy.Com

Thinking Fall

The coolness of the last few days have me thinking about fall! Autumn in New England is my favorite time of year. I couldn't resist painting an ACEO with an autumn theme:

acrylic on 140# watercolor paper
listing here

By the way, have you all checked out the ACEO challenge yet? Voting is still open - check it out here!

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!!

August SWAP - Mermaids

I have been waiting to be able to post this for about a week or so now, and finally, I get to! The August SWAP recently took place and the subject matter for the swap was Mermaids. I had just joined the group and thought, what the heck, I'm gonna jump right in and join in on the swap! Really glad I did. It was great fun! My first ACEO (ATC) swap actually.

(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Mermaid'

This is the mermaid that I did and swapped out, which was done with pen and india ink and watercolors. I knew I was on the right track when my 5 year old, Nathaniel, came to my drawing table and said "Wow Mom...that Mermaid painting is really good". When your kids like what you do...nothing else matters! LOL.
More ACEO's in my ETSY shop.

Black-Eyed Susan

Back from a two week camping trip...sure am happy to be back to electricity and flush toilets!

Anyways, I made a few ACEOs while I was gone. There were lots of wild flowers in the woods and black-eyed susans are one of my favorites. Here is the first ACEO from my trip:

It is acrylic on watercolor paper. There are more ACEO paintings listed in my shop here.

2 Layered ACEO's

I have had such a blast with these new ACEO's. Each ACEO is actually 2 paintings each, where one painting is cut out and mounted onto the other. I have really enjoyed these and there are many more in the making.

(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Swim - 1st in Series'

(c) Lorrie Bennett 2010 'Shine'

You can see the layers a bit in this image. It looks very cool in person!
Click on the each image to visit my shop or click here!

Scruffie!

We have been having a blast making ACEOs of out doggy, her name is Scruffie. My 12 y/o has been drawing Scruffie for a while so I told her to make her designs to list and this is the result!

Click on them to visit the shop. More to come! :o)

Zentangles

(c) Melanie Pruitt 2010 "Peacock"

I've recently discovered a type of drawing/doodle called "Zentangle" or "Zendoodle". Whatever you call it, it's quite relaxing and fun!

I've chosen to do mine over a background of watercolor which is less traditional, but it fits "me". Then, you do a basic single line that travels all around. From there, the doodle begins to take on a life of it's own!

My first one reminded me an abstract Peacock so that's what I titled it.

(c) Melanie Pruitt 2010 "Fish"

This second one had the look of a fish - and I even added an eye shape, so I titled it "Fish".

These are quickly becoming one of my favorite types of ACEO's to create!

The are both available in my shop The Creators Palette

Search "ACETSY" for a huge variety of ACEO's on Etsy!

"The Merry Monarch"

This morning I awoke thinking of butterflies, Monarch butterflies to be precise.  Then an idea came to me, why not combine 2 ovals and a butterfly to create a unique design?!  Thus was born "The Merry Monarch"!

"The Merry Monarch"

What a great day to be alive!

Karen Anne

The ACEO Challenge for August 2010

Hi All!  For August TheACEOChallenge is "Balloon".  I had a lot of fun creating my three entries and thought I'd take the time to share ....

"Doodle Balloons"

"Dragon Fly In A Balloon"

"The Girl In The Heart Shaped Balloon"

Put on your "Creative Caps" and enter your ACEO in this month's challenge!

IrelandBrady - Musings To Ponder

Original Rabbit Pen and Ink

This ACEO is an original pen and ink created on light pink handmade textured paper and is also embellished with artist colored pencils.  It has a lovely natural and earthy feel to it.  The paper has flower petals embedded into it.  It may be found in my shop  WindandHoney Creations.

Road Trip

ACEO - "Road Trip"

acrylic on 140# watercolor paper

click here for listing

I am getting ready for yet another road trip and couldn't resist making an ACEO on that theme!

"The Honey Bear Series"

Good Day All!  This is my newest ACEO Original series.  The inspiration for this series came from one of my granddaughters and is call "The Honey Bear Series".  They were a lot of fun to create and I hope you enjoy them!

"Me and My Honey"

"Honey Bee Mine!"

"It's A Bear-y Berry Good Day!"

"Here's Looking At You!"

IrelandBrady.Etsy.com

IrelandBrady - Musings To Ponder

Thanks for looking!

Cute Art World's Summer Sale Event!

Cute Art World's Summer sale!

All sale will be ending soon only one more month!

My Etsy Shop

http://anitrabear.etsy.com/

So get your Aceo collection started now while they are still only $1.99 each plus as always you get a free bundle of goodies with each Aceo purchased! All 5x7's and 8x10's are on sale as well. If you need a larger format in any design please contact me for pricing!

Scruffie Doggy ACEO

Those who visit my blog know who Scruffie is. For those that don't know, click on the label "dog" in my blog and you'll see our crazy journey: from rescuing ONE puppy, into ending up with 6... she was expecting and we didn't know.
So anyway, here's one "Scruffie" ACEO my daughter and I made together, will be listed this afternoon