Miniature Painting/Art Card #14 - Key to My Heart

Key to My Heart
Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
2.5 x 3.5
SOLD

I adore skeleton keys and have a collection of them that are still in use at our old farmhouse.  Each door requires a different key, causing a bit of confusion!  Anyway, while painting this, I thought a splotch of color was needed.  I've always enjoyed the phrase, "key to my heart."  Hence, a small Valentine's Day candy fit the requirement.

Miniature Painting/Art Card #13 - Mussel Shell

Mussel Shell

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

3.5 x 2.5

SOLD

I am craving some fresh mussels.  Alas, the Gulf of Mexico does not provide these tasty mollusks.  Thus, I must either relish the memories of my life back East or buy frozen mussels in a grocery store.  I prefer the former....

Miniature Painting/Art Card #12 - Baseball

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

3.5 x 2.5

SOLD

I can't believe we've already experienced the All Stars Game!  Baseball is in full swing (pun intended!) and I have enjoyed several AAA games at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.  My family and I had to leave early during one of the games (work, morning appointments).  While reluctantly walking to the car, a foul ball flew over the stadium roof and landed in front of us.  Needless to say, my daughter promptly retrieved it from under a parked SUV.  Here it is....

Miniature Painting/ACEO Art Card #11 - Red Lipstick

Red Lipstick
Acrylic on Bristol 300
2.5 x 3.5
SOLD


Oh, to wear THE perfect shade of red lipstick!  If all girls could find the shade meant just for them, the world would be a more vibrant place!

Miniature Painting/ACEO Art Card #10 - Sunny Side Up

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

2.5 x 3.5

SOLD

I love my fresh eggs--especially cooked in butter!  This egg, fresh from a neighbor's farm, was savored bite by bite early one morning with some homegrown, sauteed tomatoes on the side.  Mmmmmm....

ACEO Art Card #9 - Rubber Ducky

 Left:
Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
3.5 x 2.5
Available

Who remembers Ernie singing "Rubber Ducky" on Sesame Street.  I do!  In fact, I thought Ernie's rubber ducky was so endearing that I bought my own--as an adult--to enjoy in the tub.  TMI?  Well, this little guy can be enjoyed anywhere and is in need of a good home.  Rubber Ducky, you're the one....

ACEO Art Cards #7 and 8 - Salt and Pepper Shakers

Left: 
Salt Shaker
Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
2.5 x 3.5
SOLD

Below left:
Pepper Shaker
Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
2.5 x 3.5
SOLD

Though I advertised these separately, a client purchased them as a pair and is having them professionally framed for her kitchen.  I hope she'll send me photos of the final results!

ACEO Art Card #6 Sunflower

Sunflower

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

2.5 x 3.5

Available

Here is a rare attempt at painting a flower--in this case, a sunflower from my backyard.  I don't know why I struggle with them!  Rather than a realistic approach, I've tried a more impressionistic one.  

Any thoughts?

ACEO Art Card #5 - "Mustard Squeeze Bottle"

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

with frame card and envelope

Available

What goes with a ketchup squeeze bottle?  A mustard squeeze bottle, of course!  

ACEO/Art Card #4 - "Ketchup Squeeze Bottle"

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

with Art Frame Card and Envelope

2.5 x 3.5

Available

When I see a ketchup squeeze bottle, I think of picnics, barbecues, and diners.  I never eat ketchup, though, on my fries--malt vinegar is more my style.  Yet, these bottles are a piece of culinary Americana, regardless of taste preferences.  (Of course, a ketchup squeeze bottle is always accompanied by a _______ squeeze bottle.  Guess the subject of tomorrow's miniature painting....)

ACEO/Art Card #3 - Martini with Olive

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
3.5 x 2.5
SOLD

I am addicted to olives.  Green, purple, brown or black, stuffed or marinated, they are in incredible snack and cooking ingredient.  Here is yet another little painting that pays homage to this meaty treat.

ACEO/Art Card #2 - Olive Trio

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300
3.5 x 2.5
SOLD

As mentioned in my previous post, I have entered the ACEO/art card field.  These miniature paintings--the size of baseball cards--are an affordable and collectible way to obtain original art.

I am currently selling these on eBay.  The paintings are lightly varnished for protection, then enclosed in a poly sleeve prior to insertion in a die-cut frame card.  A blank envelope is included as well.

I've just completed art card #31, so I have lots of posts coming your way and will include links to the items that are still available.

ACEO/Art Cards - Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up
3.5 x 2.5
SOLD

As I mentioned yesterday, I have several irons in the fire.  Greeting cards (in the infancy stage) are a new way to introduce people to my art.  An even more exciting approach (in my opinion, of course) is my line of "art cards" which feature ORIGINAL works of art.

Art cards, also known as ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) are miniature original artworks that equal the size of baseball cards (3.5 inches x 2.5 inches). They can be collected, used as actual cards, given as gifts, or even framed and enjoyed for years to come.  (Ultimately, I hope my works will enjoy the latter idea.)

I began selling art cards on eBay (a common locale for ACEOs) a few weeks ago and have gained many new clients, both here and abroad. A few have purchased more than one for their own personal use.  Needless to say, I am quite pleased with the initial results.

I will post more of these little paintings in the coming days/weeks/months and provide links to the pieces that are currently available.  

Enjoy!

Greeting Cards

Hello, strangers!  It has been a busy few months and I've been spreading my wings in many directions.  The most recent, as mentioned in this post's title, is greeting cards!

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by GreetingCardUniverse.com (Target is one of their clients) to create special occasion cards.  I've only submitted a few thus far (I'm honing my Photoshop skills big time and still only know how to utilize a miniscule amount of its power!), but just found out that the above painting/card is today's "Design of the Day."  Wow.

I'll be plodding along with this side business as I rev up my engine for more original paintings in the coming month.  Having my daughter home from school for the summer, however, has created numerous, pleasant distractions.  (Alas, that doesn't pay the bills--it only creates more!)

I'll keep you posted.... (Get it?  Posted?  Tee hee....)  Enjoy your day!

P.S.  The original painting is still available.  Please contact me for further information regarding size, pricing, et. al.  Thanks!