My Art on RED BUBBLE

TBA on ZAZZLE

My new design has won TODAY'S BEST AWARD.
I am very happy.
Here is the link:
http://www.zazzle.ca/starlight_willow_poster-228973996533085902

New Christmas card

http://rlv.zcache.com/winter_joy_card-p1373678729732207048h2w_325.jpg
I created this new Christmas card on ZAZZLE from one of my naive snow scene paintings.I hope you like it.

Slideshow of my art

ISLAND DREAM LIFE ~ Tropical Paradise Paintings

It's time to feature another great artist.




Welcome to "Island Dream Life". My name is LisaBongZee and I live in Hawaii. I love to paint tropical island paradise scenes. Anything from tiny secluded tiki huts, to Polynesian fisherman, to the lush tropical flowers and plants that grow here in the "Land Of Aloha".

Most are imaginary places in my mind.... in my dreams. A perfect far off land, devoid of problems and politics. A simple life, with no alarm clock, no schedule. Where the only work is paddling out for that perfect wave, or fishing in a turquoise lagoon while the cool island breeze sends sweet smelling Frangipani your way…….

Having lived in Hawaii most of my life, I have been able to experience some of the "Island Dream Life" of this very special place. Through my paintings, I hope to be able to capture the peaceful, serene Paradise that most of us dream about!

Oils are my favorite, although I do enjoy watercolors, as well. I am always up for trying new innovations and ideas, which keeps my style ever changing.

Some of my other hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and working out in my yard of beautiful tropicals, which are the inspiration for many of my paintings!

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

I am a proud member of Etsy's VAST
(Visual Arts Street Team)
http://vastgallery.blogspot.com

To see more, please visit my blog: www.islanddreamlife.blogspot.com

My new painting

I have been in a blue mood lately and I am slowly comming back.Some family members can realy depress you sometimes.

Awesome Zazzler

My artwork has been selected for a Star of Excellence in Artistic Design Award and is being featured on the front page of the Awesome Zazzlers Gallery.I am truly honored.

Four Seasons-TREES

I did it ! I have been wanting to paint a my interpretation of the four seasons for a while and now I did it. I am quite pleased with the results.
You can find it in my ETSY Shop.
http://treeartist.esy.com

ArtSnark's Artifacts

Another installment in the Saga of Little Red.
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"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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You know you have your secrets.... Here is just the place to keep them!

Add your thoughts and sketches to this altered blank book. 120 fresh white pages will hold countless musings.

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"He will say he knows your father. You must not give him the plans..."

Sometimes these characters just show up & won't go away till I let 'em out ;) I suspect we haven't seen the last of this fellow....
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When I was little, someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I answered "Eccentric!" ( I was a weird kid). I've traveled a path filled with odd jobs, wonderful characters & interesting places. Some of them will find there way here, to ArtSnark's Artifacts. I hope you will enjoy them.

For these and other delightful originals, please visit:
http://ArtSnark.etsy.com

Art-By-Betty-Refour

It is time to feature another great artist and WWAO friend, Betty Refour.




I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. My favorite color as a child was yellow orange. It had to be on everything I drew. I wanted to be a Fashion Designer. Coco Chanel was my idol. I loved the classic style to her designs. I went to design school and after I finished when I couldn't get a job as a Head Designer :), I pursued other interests. Some 15 years later after a back injury I started painting as a form of therapy. In the years since attending school I continued to draw, but I had never painted. When a friend asked me to design a card for her baby shower I got the idea to put my artwork on cards.
I lost my grandmother to Breast Cancer, my mother to Myeloma and my sister Rose has Autism so I am always looking for ways to advocate for these causes.

Rose and I are both primarily self taught and our work can be found in collections around the world. Rose is mostly non verbal and will often use art to express herself.

Visit my blogs: artbybettyrefour.blogspot.com
noteworthycrafts.blogspot.com

My eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Art-By-Betty-Refour
My websites: http://www.noteworthycrafts.com
http://www.bettyrefour.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/brefour
Trunkt: http://www.trunkt.org/bettyrefour

More products in my ZAZZLE Shop

create & buy custom products at Zazzle

Real Gems

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It's a bright sunny day and we are going to the river ( Fraser River). It's only a few minutes drive from our home in Rosedale , B.C.
My husband and I love walking along the river and looking for Agates.Every time I find one I get very excited. It's like finding a little Gem.
I't one of the most relaxing , rejuvinating and exhilirating experiences.

In the first 2 pictures you can see what they look like polished and the 3rd picture shows what they look like in their natural state.

Diana's Art Quilts

I am constantly amazed by this very talented lady. How she creates this beautiful Art Quilts with tiny little pieces of fabric and puts them all together to make these one of a kind masterpieces is beyond me.




About Me:
My ultimate passion is making ordinary photographs into Fabric Art Quilts. This is my 5th year of working with fused batiks and hand dyed fabrics. This process started more than 10 years ago with making Watercolor or Color wash floral quilts and wall hangings. A few years later, I began making Mosaic Photo Quilts from ordinary photographs for family members as gifts. Now, the Art that I am creating is actually smoothing out the edges of the mosaic tiled pieces and making gently curved shapes for a more realistic image.
Normally, I begin with a black and white photograph and select my fabrics to add the color as shades or values to make the image. The lighter colors are whites of eyes and darkest are shadows of hair or maybe pupils of the eyes. I prefer to use colors that are vibrant and unexpected, even though I have made a few with real skin or true colors.
A few of the pieces are only strips of fabric, such as the Mannequin and the Golden Lab. This process can be done in a weekend. Most of the other pieces are for purchase or I will even create personal images from your photographs! Contact me at bracys@cox.net and enter in subject line: My Photo Art.
Creating these pieces is so therapeutic and soothing for my soul. I hope that I have shown the passion and calmness in my Art to you, that I feel as I create each piece. If so, I have achieved my goal. I appreciate your visit and hope you visit often while I continue to create.

Diana's shop :
www.DianasArtQuilts.etsy.com

My Gallery on ArtsCad.com

ArtsCad.com - Jordanka Yaretz

Poster print

I got some news to share with you . Today I sold a Poster of My RED CURLY TREE painting on ZAZZLE.
To see all the products of my original art, check out my store
http;//zazzle.com/jordanka

Torrie Smiley, Original Works of Art

Welcome to the Gallery of Torrie Smiley , featuring original landscape and still life paintings using oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. All art is original paintings. ***No prints***
Torrie Smiley, originally from West Texas, now residing and painting in the foothills of North Carolina.

I have been selling my Fine Art creations online since 2005. I have sold over 250 paintings throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

I paint because I have to....I sell my work through online venues to buy more paint!

My paintings are usually simple in composition with the goal to create something pleasing to the eye, that may make you smile. I am not into the deep, thought-provoking, controversial subjects. I am not ashamed to say I create wall art to compliment your home decor.

I try to keep my paintings affordable to the collectors on a budget who would like to have original artwork in their home.

For news of upcoming art that is currently on the easel or floating in my head, check my blog at:

http://www.torriesmiley.blogspot.com/

or check out my Squidoo Page at:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley

Laura Dawson Glass

It is my pleasure to present to you the Artwork of this talented lady.




Laura Dawson Glass specializes in fused dichroic glass jewelry as well as other fused and stained glass designs.
A little bit about me: I've been an artist since forever. Over the years I've done a variety of art but GLASS has been my chosen medium for about 18 years now. First working with stained glass making panels and suncatchers I am now into bead making and fused glass. GLASS is my passion. It is my creative outlet and my main source of relaxation. I can't imagine not doing it.
To find out more about my Glass work, visit my website at www.lauradawsonglass.com or www.glasscatjewels.com.

Pendants of my TREE paintings

I wanted to show you a very talented lady who creates pendants of my Original art ,her photography and the artwork of other artists .

Bio
B.J. Antonik started experimenting and making clay pendants in the fall of 2005. Since then she has sold over 3,000 pendants to clients in the United States and all over the world...and her client base continues to grow. Currently working from her Studio in Pennsylvania, she creates pendants from the artwork of a dozen professional artists and creates custom designs for clients and artists alike. An artist in her own right, she creates works of art in pottery, stained glass, and photography.

Her true love, however, is clay. Working with Polymer Clay has opened a new field for allowing great pieces of art to be worn as "Original Art" Jewelry. "After viewing some beautiful art paintings online, I contacted KKC Bauder for permission to use her lovely paintings on my pendants. She graciously agreed. Thus the idea of "Original Wearable Art" was born. I have been so very fortunate to be working with so many absolutely incredible artists and professional photographers who have allowed me to create their art on my "WEARABLE ORIGINAL ART PENDANTS. "DESIGNS BY THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS--will only be found on pendants DESIGNED BY -- ANNA LEAH DESIGNS..

Click on any image to go to her shop.

More TREE paintings

Just wanted to show you some of my new paintings available in my ETSY shop.I hope you like what you see.Have a great day.

Jean Levert Hood

Jean is a very talented artist, whom I admire greatly.




I paint with bold, clean strokes, thick with rich, sometimes surprising, colors that express what I see and feel when painting. My hope is that in the end I have engaged the emotions of those who look at my work.

I begin long before I pick up my brushes using design and composition principles to outline the work. I then paint with abandon and joy. The resulting work shows my personal application of impressionism with a minimalist quality.

Often inspiration comes from what I see walking on my ranch on the historically rich, brushy edge of the Texas Hill Country. Here daily, I encounter constant contrasts and variety in texture and color - the dichotomy of harmony and discord; lushness and barrenness; serenity and energy.

My challenge is to show the complexity of creation by painting intimate, personal portraits of nature. Whether choosing a landscape or still life, close observation reveals the ordinary as extraordinary.

My website shows my larger works:
www.JeanLevertHood.com
my blog address is:
www.jeansartblog.com

Myspace

Sharon K. Shubert - redladyart

Sharon is a multytallented artist,very hard working,and good supportive friend.




My grandmother, "Mama", instilled a love of God and of creativity in me from an early age. She told me to "use my imagination" and was always supportive in anything I ever tried to do. Over the years I have worked in various mediums, trying one thing after another, because I love the challenge and the processes.

See my official website for more of my art work in various mediums including Woodburned Furniture, Sculptures, Collage', Paintings, and more.

I'm a proud member of WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists Online). Search "WWAO" for wonderful Etsy shops set up by talented members of this international juried women artists group.

For more of my art and to read my writing:

http://redladyart.com
http://sharonkshubert.blogspot.com

Visit my sister shop for inexpensive supply items!
http://studiosupply.etsy.com

Just OPENED: A craft shop in honor of my grandmother:
http://MamasHouse.etsy.com

Art By Lynne Reichhart

I am drawn by light and shadow. Many of my paintings depict plays of light and interesting shadow contrasts that further enahnce the subject. I work in several mediums and love to paint many different subjects. Currently I create in acrylics, watercolor and colored pencils. I am drawn to imperfection in a subject rather than perfection. If there is a spot of rust - I will include it!

Professional Training
I am primarily self-taught, however, I continue to take classes at the Munson Williams Proctor School of Art in Utica, NY. Currently, I am doing independent study in a small classroom setting.

Amanda Makepeace- Art Inspired by Nature

I love these rock paintings.Go to http://amandamakepeace.com to see all of Amanda's art.



Pebble Paintings

These paintings express my love of nature and stones inparticular. I've always been amazed at the variation of color and shapes in pebbles and stones. Several of my Pebble Paintings can be purchased as prints. Be sure to check them out at Imagekind.

Artist's Statement
I like to take things from nature that we ignore, take for granted or trod upon without a second glance as my subjects. This most often happens to be stones, rocks and pebbles. They come in more colors than just grey and brown - we need only look a little closer. Beauty can be found in the simplest things.

The Artist
Amanda is a self-taught, eclectic artist who tried a bit of art school and decided it was not for her. She wanted to do her own thing! She was born in Maryland, USA and later lived in Georgia and the South West Coast of England.

As a child she loved watching her Mother duplicate on paper her favorite toys and objects around the house. By the time Amanda was 8 she was an avid drawer and Nature was her Muse. Amanda has explored many subjects and techniques over the years but has now returned to her roots with Nature and wildlife as her subjects.

Amanda is a published artist and active member of EBSQ - Self Representing Artists. She is currently working on several projects; including Pen and Ink drawings of frogs and a new series of Earthscape paintings. In March 2007 Amanda returned to the USA and now lives in Athens, Georgia with her husband, daughter and 2 cats.

Diane Clancy- bubblescape series

Diane Clancy creates vibrant paintings that feature color and vision. Diane's purpose is to uplift and inspire people. Her artwork is in both digital and a variety of traditional mediums. Says Diane, "I feel that I am very blessed to have this opportunity to express myself through painting. I love that people say my artwork enhances their lives."

Diane has a blog where she showcases her art and talks about how she creates art. You can find this discussion at http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog. Diane says, "I am excited that people are enjoying seeing my work and hearing about my process in creating this artwork!"

You can purchase Diane's paintings on merchandise at her CafePress and Zazzle shops. Mugs, tiles, totes and more at:
CafePress: http://www.cafepress.com/DianeClancy
Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt
The Arcade: http://www.DianeClancy.dmpmc.net
Etsy shop: http://dianeclancy.etsy.com
Diane is a member of WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists Online), an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original work online. For more original art direct from the women who create it search WWAO.

Blue willow tree

I wanted to show you one of my new creations. I am very happy with the way it turned out.It is available in my Yessy Shop.

I haven't been able to figure out how to make links clickable here on my blog.You can Copy and Paste this link to see my art on Yessy.
http://www.yessy.com/jordanka

Zazzle

make custom gifts at Zazzle

Check out my ZAZZLE store for some new and exciting products of my original art.

Slideshow

Feed Shark

Feed Shark

New artwork on ETSY

My art on ArtWanted

Memories of Bulgaria

Gipsy lane in the village .

Last night ,we were watching a program on the Knowledge Network, called " Michael Palin's New Europe " Michael traveled to Macedonia,Bulgaria and Turkey.It reminded me of our trip in July 2005.It had been a long time since I have been back in Bulgaria where I was born and raised.
My husband and I stayed in a small village with my aunt for 4 weeks and we made some trips to Sofia ( Bulgaria's capital) Veliko Turnovo, Nesebar, Sozopol and we went on a bus trip to Istambul, Turkey for 3 days.
That was an experience in itself.

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Gipsy kids, happy to pose.

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My brother and I have not seen each other in 30 years.

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A big reunion with my brother ,his 2 daughters, my sister and her family , my aunt and her family, at my aunt's yard.
We stayed with my aunt for the 4 weeks we were in Bulgaria.
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Seing my sister for the first time in 19 years.
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The apartment complex where my sister lives.
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Old cobble stone street in NESEBAR, lined up with old homes, restaurants and street venders selling their wares.
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NESEBAR has over 70 very old ruins.
This is the old city,located on a peninsila conected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. Lots of turists from many different countries come her every year in the summer months.

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Very old ruins in NESEBAR.This town is located on the Black See coast , just 40 minutes north of Burgas .