So happy, we have almost everything ready for the Dragon*Con Art Show all packed up and ready to go! Other than several original paintings I'm still needing to finish, that is =) I just finished up a special Strangeling-Framed Halloween painting that will debut at Dragon*Con (one of a handful of Strangeling-Framed paintings I'll have there!), it turned out SO cool. All the other stuff is all ready though, with weeks to spare. I'm proud of us this year!
I have just completed a HUGE gallery update at my website! Over a dozen new prints! All of my new paintings are now available there as prints (and canvas prints) - even the BRAND new never-released ones (like Marie Masquerade, Strangely Lonely, Cretaceous Mermaid, Poe, etc.), and they all have free shipping anywhere in the world!!! I'm still in the process of updating the tattoo & fans gallery (I know, it's several months out of date still), so that will have to wait until after Dragon*Con. In the meantime, check out all the new art! I also have a brand new OSWOATM sized ORIGINAL Drawing of "My Three Kitties" up for auction!
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Specifically - tons of new artwork can be found in the galleries here:
All of my new paintings (even the ones I just finished in the past few days) are available now as prints, and even in the Limited Edition Hand Painted Canvas print formats - normally I debut my prints on eBay first, so you can get them early right now. Remember - website orders currently get FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Yep - free Priority Mail shipping for US folks and free 1st Class Air for overseas folks. Even with the Post Office raising their prices again, I'm still clinging on to offering free shipping. No minimum, no tricks.
Next up the new ORIGINAL DRAWING - 4"x6" charcoal & pencil on toned paper - standard OSWOATM size - completely original (not a print!) - we have "My Three Kitties Drawing" and she is up for auction ending on the evening of Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 PM Central Time, and you can see her below:
Been working hard on some Dragon*Con paintings, and a bunch of stuff (very exciting!) for the Bradford Exchange & Hamilton Collection, but I did have time to finish one for you online folks as well....
I have a brand new ORIGINAL painting (from my "Flowers" series, and she is READY-TO-HANG!), four new ACEOs, "Marie Masquerade" prints now on SALE, and also a link to a re-listed mini painting from one of my collectors!
First off is the new original painting - I just finished this one tonight - the sixth installment in my ever-popular "Flowers" series - we have "Black Orchid Fairy"! It turned out REALLY pretty - a beautiful fairy with the magnificent Black Orchids - one of my personal favourite flowers, it's really a deep velvety purple rather than black, but they're called that anyways. The colours in this are even more beautiful in person! She is a 12"x16" painting on cradled masonite - she is on a 1.5" deep Gallery-Style wood cradle so NO FRAMING NEEDED - Matt has even put a hanger on there for you already. She is up for sale on eBay - a seven day auction starting at ONE PENNY with no reserve - ending on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 12th at 6:59PM Central Time and you can see her below - click on the sneak preview image to see the whole painting:
To see any of my other currently available ORIGINALS, just click here.
Next are the new ACEOs - for more info about ACEO cards, how I make them & what they are (basically tiny hand embellished one of a kind canvas prints, trading card sized and highly collectable), consult the individual auction descriptions - they are each one of a kind and are awesome! All are starting at a penny, with no reserve for auctions ending on the evening/afternoon of Wednesday August 13th, 6:30PM - 6:39PM Central Time.
And finally, one of my collectors has had to re-sell one of my little 3"x5" original Mini Paintings - "Blue Smirk." This is NOT my auction, but I can happily vouch that this is indeed the original, being sold by the original collector here:
I have been doing a lot of paintings lately! You can't see them though (nyah nyah nyah) because they're for Dragon*Con. All I can say is this will be the Best Dragon*Con Ever :) And for those of you not coming to see me there at the Art Show, no worries, I'll post pics when I get home of course online.
I do have one AWESOME big new painting tonight up for auction though for you now (It has a mermaid AND dinosaurs in it, beat that!!), as well as a couple of new original DRAWINGS (oswoa sized - Sea Star and A Pumpkin Gift). Also I have a new "Wolf Pack" sale (basically three wolf prints together for a sale price!). Very cool stuff!
First off is "Cretaceous Mermaid" - a glorious painting - all READY TO HANG - no framing needed. Big too - 24" high by 18" wide. I'm the first to admit it, I'm a big dinosaur/palentology nerd, and made this painting for the sheer pleasure of it. The Cretaceous Period would have been a very perilous time for mermaids. Feisty mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, all the fantastic marine reptiles that I adore (yet they terrify my husband, who is creeped out by this piece, hehe!). Throwing geological science out the window for once (hey, it's FANTASY right? And yes, I know technically these are prehistoric marine reptiles, not techincally dinosaurs either, blah!) I've included a gorgeous dark haired mermaid with these perilous monsters of the deep. Scary critters, and pretty ones too, like one of my personal favourites -a nautilus! It is an original acrylic painting on GALLERY STYLE CRADLED MASONITE - Matt has added a hanger on the back, so it is READY TO HANG! No frame needed! Basically it's like masonite, but with deep wooden sides, known as "gallery style." Of course you can always add a frame if you want (gallery profile), but she looks awesome by herself too. I've painted the wooden sides a glossy black, so it looks pretty sharp. This really is a lovely painting - and she is up on eBay starting at just ONE PENNY with no reserve for a 7-Day auction ending the evening of Thursday, August 7th at 6:25PM Central Time. You can see her below - click on the little picture to see the whole thing with details:
Next up - due to popular demand - a couple more lovely original drawing in the OSWOATM size (4"x6"). These are ORIGINAL DRAWINGS, not a prints of any kind. Each is pencil & charcoals on toned cardstock, is 4"x6" and is absolutely beautiful. Here we have "Sea Star Drawing" and my "A Pumpkin Gift Drawing" - both up on eBay for a 7-Day auctions - one ending the evening of Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00PM Central Time and the other is ending a day after that, on Thursday, August 7th at 6:00PM Central Time. Click below on the thumbnail image previews to see the whole drawings:
And fot the "Wolf Pack" - this week only, get "Wolf Countess," "Wolf Manor," and "Wolf Song" all together as a 3-pack for only $29.99! Click below for the Wolf Pack deal:
Great news, everybody! I have a bunch of new cameo pendant necklaces (Marie Masquerade, Poe, & Ophelia Immortal!), several new SALE prints of my latest paintings (Nymphs Collecting Berries, Strangely Lonely, Lovely Eyes and Lighting the Way!), and also a new original Drawing of Gothling #1!
First off, the cameos! All are in the lush 30x40mm size with oxidized silver settings, and are very cool. Since these are hand-made items, I am selling them through my etsy shop! Etsy is an online marketplace that features only handcrafted items, from the artists themselves. Not unlike eBay, but easier to buy things from and it does not use a "bidding/auction" system - you just buy what you want, immediately, and it is yours - no waiting around. Just like eBay, you can pay with Paypal, credit card, check or money order. It is very easy, hassle free, and of course free to sign up - in order to buy the cameo pendants you'll just have to do a quick register by clicking HERE.
It is quick, easy, doesn't require any thought, secure, no personal info needed, and takes less than a minute, so hop to it! You'll thank yourself - www.etsy.com is a fantastic place with thousands of arts & crafters. Whenever I feel like arts & crafts or other unusual products, you will see them in my etsy store, so sign up now ;)
And click on the "Art Cameo Pendants" section link near the top of the page.
Actually, you might want to "bookmark" or "favourite place" that link above - that is where I will periodically put up new cameos when I get a chance to make some more!
These cameos are truly a beautiful way to bring my paintings along with you! Not only do these feature my artwork, I have also lovingly hand-made each cameo pendant myself. For more details, view the individual items using the links below:
I apologize if any of these sell out before you get a chance, but don't worry - I'm sure I'll find the time to make some more soon. Again - you may want to "bookmark" or "favourite place" my etsy shop link above, so you can peek in occasionally to see what's new!
Next up - the new original drawing! This is an ORIGINAL drawing of Gothling #1 - 4"x6" pencil & charcoal on parchment toned cardstock paper. She's in the OSWOATM size, standard for many photo frames and sleeves. She turned out really pretty and is up on eBay for auction ending on Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00PM Central Time, and you can see her below by clicking on the thumbnail sneak preview image:
Now for the NEW PRINTS! All brand new of some of my latest paintings, the smaller prints are on sale for $9.99 and the big prints are only $20 (bargain!). To see ALL of this week's Sale Prints together, click below:
I have an AWESOME big new painting tonight up for auction (Marie Antoinette!), as well as a new original DRAWING (oswoa sized - the Last Leaves). Very cool stuff!
First off is "Marie Masquerade" - a glorious painting - all READY TO HANG - no framing needed. She's likely inspired by my recent artist retreat to France - Marie Antoinette - the doomed queen, dressed with her over-the-top glory - sailing ship hair adornment - magnificent hairstyle, lush makeup and her not-very-concealing masquerade mask! I love this painting, it really looks awesome in person. It is an original acrylic painting on GALLERY STYLE CRADLED MASONITE - Matt has added a hanger on the back, so it is READY TO HANG! No frame needed! Basically it's like masonite, but with deep wooden sides, known as "gallery style." Of course you can always add a frame if you want (gallery profile), but she looks awesome by herself too. I've painted the wooden sides a glossy black, so it looks pretty sharp. This really is a lovely painting - and she is up on eBay starting at just ONE PENNY with no reserve for a 7-Day auction ending the evening of Thursday, July 31st at 7:23PM Central Time. You can see her below, click on the sneak preview to see the details:
Next up - due to popular demand - another lovely original drawing in the OSWOATM size (4"x6"). This is an ORIGINAL DRAWING, not a print of any kind. It is pencil & charcoals on toned cardstock, is 4"x6" and is absolutely beautiful. When I was in France I spent a good deal of time drawing, and realized how much I enjoy it. So here we have a "The Last Leaves Drawing" - up on eBay for a 7-Day auction ending the evening of Thursday, July 31st at 7:00PM Central Time. Click on the thumbnail image below to see the entire drawing:
