Saturday, November 29, 2008

Grand Opening of My Etsy Shop!


Etsy
Buy Handmade
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Ta Da!! I now have a new online storefront where my artwork is posted for browsing and purchasing: http://lifeneedsart.etsy.com .

Etsy is a place to buy handmade items -- nothing mass produced or commercial. It's a great place to find unique, one-of-a-kind items.


I've opened a shop with snowflake ACEOs*, and will be adding more paintings frequently, both ACEO size and larger. Please stop by and browse around.


Grand Opening Special: Shipping is FREE through 2008!


The Etsy shop is for originals; each item is unique. Once they're gone, they're gone! It's intended to complement my gift shop, which is
for printed items such as coffee mugs and t-shirts. I'll keep both shops open and fully stocked.




*Art Cards, Editions, Originals (ACEOs) are small but complete works of art. They have a rich artistic history and are a highly collectible art form.

ACEOs must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches, no more, no less.

They are as individual as the artists who create them. They can be originals or prints, B&W or color, paint, pencil, watercolor, collage, ink, fabric, metal, digital. The list could go on.

I find they're a great way to get the creative juices flowing. The tiny size is challenging. They need to be strong enough to stand as finished artworks, but can sometimes become the inspiration for larger paintings.


Thursday, November 27, 2008

2009 Calendar Is Here, With All New Paintings


The 3rd annual Life Needs Art calendar is here! Each month shows a different painting done in the past year -- no repeats from previous years. The months have everything from snowflakes to abstracts to pumpkins, and even a chicken! (Yes, check out September. I love my chicken.)

Calendars are available for $16.99 in my gift shop through my web site or directly at this address:

http://www.cafepress.com/life_needs_art.327864360





Thursday, November 20, 2008

Kaleidoscope at Summit Artspace

Meet the Artists Opening Reception
November 21
6-8 PM


Nov 22-Jan 3

Gallery open Thurs-Sat, noon-5pm during exhibitions

Free admission & parking



Summit Artspace
140 E. Market St.

Akron, OH 44308

www.summitartspace.org

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Over the River Winter Exhibit


The Log Cabin Gallery
1671 Main Street
(in back up North Canal)

Peninsula, OH 44264

330-657-2670

www.thelogcabingallery.com

November 28 thru December 21
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Including Monday thru Thursday, December 15, 16, 17, 18

11 am until 5 pm


EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Pat Bakos, Gemstone Trees

Sarrah Becker, Glass Designs


Susan Begin, Mixed Media


Gabriele Bryant, Stained Glass


Sofia Calderwood, Jewelry


Don Carroll, Jr., Wood Works


Lorna D’Atri, Purses, Hand-Knit Scarves & Hats


Barbara Franzreb, Decorative Painting


Tamara Gunnels, Tree Charms & Art Glass


Joyce Harrington, Mixed Media


Marti Higgins, Paintings


Wendy A. Houlahan, Pottery


Roseanne Klimo, Stone Jewelry


Dawn-Lyn Kovalchick, Decorative Art


Patrick Livengood, Hand Forged Iron Work


Russ O’Brien, Art Glass


Diane Seskes, Photography


Lucille Seskes, Traditional Quilting & Piecing


Paula Singleton, Hats & Vintage Button Jewelry


Jim Spencer, Wood Bowls & Carvings


Diane Taninecz, Handcrafted Jewelry


Gwen Waight, Mixed Media


Audrey Winkler, Handcrafted Jewelry


David Zeager, Fine Woodworking


Monday, November 17, 2008

Coffee Cups


I was playing around with my colored pencils last night and came up with this. It's layers and layers of red, blue, green, yellow, rose, and even some light blue on paper. The paper has a laid (woven) texture, which holds the pencil on top of the pattern -- it doesn't fill in. I rather like it that way.

I'm not entirely sure this is finished, so I'll have to look at it for a few days to make up my mind.

This is 4 x 6 inches.

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Holiday Ornaments


Thinking about your holiday shopping? Here are some perfect gift ideas: ceramic ornaments printed with my original designs -- snowflakes, flowers, abstracts -- all bright and colorful. Very popular for office gifts or hostess gifts.

See them all here: