Dancing Gold Leaves in Teal Moonlight (12" x 24"):

Item 45180

Bright metallic gold leaves on tree branches swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of teal, turquoise, blue, indigo and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in black acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Get a fantastic deal on this piece and help Direct Relief International!

ebay is having a listing sale today. I decided to list a bunch as an end-of-the-year blowout. There are lots of pieces that have never been up for auction before:

My eBay ID is iversongallery

I hope to get more up there today.

Siamese Cat in Orange Blossoms:

Item 7377344475

A Siamese cat sits on a tree branch watching the petals dance in the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. This piece, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in indigo acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Three Cardinals:

Item 5649717237

Three cheerful red cardinals light on the snow-covered turquoise branches as snowflakes dance around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of gray and metallic silver. This miniature winter landscape is an original acrylic painting. It is 1.25" x 1.5" (1:12 scale for dollhouses).

Quan Yin with Three Dragonflies:

Item 7376782755

Quan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, against a luminous full moon. A dragonfly lights on one hand and she holds turquoise mala prayer beads in the other. A couple other dragonflies circle around. The night sky is in shades of lilac and lavender, deepening to purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen modern art series (abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. You can also see the painting on my website.

Branches and Berries:

Item 7376064530

Snowflakes dance around a luminous full moon. Snow-covered turquoise branches with bright red berries add a touch of color to this winter landscape. The night sky is in shades of gray and metallic silver. This miniature feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting.

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Quan Yin in Teal Moonlight:

Item 43229

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I haven't decided whether to put the original painting up for auction. It is currently on my website.

Quan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, among branches of cherry blossoms, under a luminous full moon. Her belt is decorated with a gold lotus flower and she holds a dove in one hand and mala prayer beads in the other. The prayer beads are white, ending in a gold tassel. The night sky is in shades of teal and blue, deepening to indigo. Some of the petals are dancing in the air.

Madonna in Pink Clouds:

Item 7374970348

The Virgin Mary, her lips parted in prayer, among the clouds. The sky is in gentle shades of pink, coral and purple. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in pink acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

Pink Sunrise Angel:

Item 7373522288

A praying angel among the clouds. The sky is in gentle shades of pink, coral and purple. This miniature inspirational art is an original acrylic painting.

I have a couple new miniatures (under 2"):

Dove in Pink Clouds:

Item 7373696646

Lantern by a Koi Pond:

Item 7374706343

Crow in Blue Stardust:

Item 7373522288

A lone crow sits on a tree branch as bright autumn leaves swirl through the clouds around a luminous full moon. The night sky, studded with stars, is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (surreal abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in indigo acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Sunset Crow, a miniature:

Item 5644507804

It is 1.25" x 1.5" on matboard (the edges are painted so it does not need framing).

Two new subjects for me, Saint Francis and a Dalmation dog:

Item 41763

Get a fantastic deal on this piece and benefit Save the Dalmations and Other Canines!

Here is my latest, Magnolia:

Item 5643396135

It is 1.5" square on matboard (the edges are painted so it does not need framing).

Purple Stardust Angel:

Item 41194

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A praying angel in a white gown glides through the night sky, in shades of purple, dotted with stars. The full moon provides a natural halo. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

Here is my latest miniature, Elephant Sunset:

Item 5642575868

1:12 scale (perfect for dollhouses).

Here is another mini, "Seascape in Deep Purple":

Item 7371381224

It's 1.25" x 1.75" original acrylic on matboard (1:12 scale, great for dollhouses).

I completed two very different pieces. One is up on ABU and one on eBay:

Blue Stardust Angel:

Item 7370682249

A redheaded praying angel in a white gown glides through the night sky, in shades of blue deepening to indigo, dotted with stars. The full moon provides a natural halo. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in indigo acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

Elephant in a Bright Sunset:

Item 40584

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A lone elephant against a sunset in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. This African abstract landscape is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame.

Here is a zen miniature (1" x 2"):

eBay Item
5641096440

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Bright orange autumn leaves swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of deepening blue. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This mini feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. It is 1:12 scale. Perfect for dollhouses or miniature enthusiasts.

Between Thanksgiving and having a new computer to set up, I didn't have a lot of time to paint. In keeping with the season, I returned to inspirational art:

Item 7369963809

A praying image of the Virgin Mary in a white gown glides through the night sky, in shades of mauve, lavender and purple. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

I am offering a few of my ACEOs (tiny original acrylic paintings, 2.5" x 3.5") as stocking stuffers:

Bougainvillea Gate:

Item 38090

Crashing Wave in an Amethyst Sky:

Item 37615

You can do all kinds of things with these. You can frame them (I have a friend who cuts custom mats, although they are standard trading card size), put them on little easels, use them in scrapbooking, put them in a dollhouse...

Kachina at Rockaway Beach:

Item 38362

Get a fantastic deal on this piece and benefit South Carolina Awareness and Rescue for Equines!

Kachina, a Quarter Horse/Arabian mix, gallops along the beach at Half Moon Bay (just south of San Francisco). Pink fluffy clouds and seagulls drift through the sunset in shades of yellow, orange, pink, blue and purple, reflected in the water. This Northern California ocean seascape is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in blue acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. The style can be described as Impressionism. Kachina is one of the rescued horses at South Carolina Awareness and Rescue for Equines. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Cypress Tree in Purple Twilight:

Item 37585

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A cypress tree on a bluff overlooking Half Moon Bay (just south of San Francisco). Clouds drift by the luminous full moon through the twilight in shades of yellow, orange, magenta and purple, reflected in the water. This Northern California ocean seascape, from my Purple Twilight series, is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. The style can be described as Abstract Impressionism.

This is another in the series of scenes I saw while driving along Highway 280 (in the passenger seat), "Clouds over Empty Hills":

Item 36896

The white, fluffy clouds roll across the blue sky, over the golden hills, which are dotted with live oak trees...a typical scene of autumn in San Mateo. This Northern California landscape is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas (the sides are finished off in dark brown acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. The style can be described as Dreamy Realism (realistic with impressionist overtones...the imprint of a scene on the mind).

Get a fantastic deal on this piece and benefit Direct Relief International!

I am also listing some of my older paintings up for auction at artbyus:

Joyful Amber Sunset:

Item 37133

25% donation to Direct Relief International.

Tree branches of red autumn leaves surround the setting sun. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Lone Cypress in Purple Twilight:

Item 7363703680

The Lone Cypress (or Monterey Cypress) tree is illuminated by the full moon. The glorious twilight in shades of purple, violet, magenta, orange and yellow, is reflected in the ocean. The tree overlooks the sea along Carmel's 17-mile drive. This visionary California seascape, from the Purple Twilight Series, is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple) and can be hung with just a nail. The style can be described as Abstract Impressionism. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Dragonfly and Moss in Amethyst Moonlight:

Item 7362991329

A dragonfly flits among the lacy sage-green moss hanging on branches around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in gentle shades of lavender, lilac, violet and purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are painted) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I have a new print up for charity on artbyus:

Item 36785

A Siamese cat sits on a tree branch watching the petals dance in the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. This piece, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as an open-edition, giclée print. Professionally printed giclee by FinerWorks in San Antonio, Texas, using UV pigmented inks. Archival quality and rated to last 150 to 200 years. Printed on fine art paper with a 1" border. This paper is acid-free, matte finished with a slightly-structured soft-textured surface.

The 25% donation from this auction will go to Best Friends Animal Society.

Dark Bamboo in Golden Glow (charity art auction for Direct Relief International on ArtByUs):

Item 36650

Dark red bamboo against a sunset in shades of yellow, gold, amber and topaz. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Bamboo in Cabernet Moonlight:

Item 7362228286

The luminous full moon shines on golden bamboo. The night sky is in rich shades of dark red, deepening to burgundy. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Oak Trees on Golden Hills:

Item 7362507852

Two live oak trees on a beautiful autumn day. The white, fluffy clouds roll across the blue sky, over the golden hills. This Northern California landscape is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in brown acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

A winter zen piece with metallic silver, "Branches in Silver Frost":

Item 7361928326

Violet leaves in shades of reddish purple swirl around a luminous full moon. The winter sky is in shades of metallic silver and gray. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are painted) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

"Early Spring" uses a palette I liked from an earlier piece:

Item 7361719599

Branches of bright spring-green leaves around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in gentle shades of purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Another 8" x 10" of maple leaves:

Item 7361496793

A tree branch of red Japanese maple leaves beneath the setting sun. One of the leaves is dancing in the air. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I can't believe October is almost over.

My auctions are slowing up a bit so I thought I'd try a larger size, "Crow and Moss in Amethyst Moonlight":

Item 7361011122

A black crow among the lacy sage-green moss hanging on branches around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in gentle shades of yellow, lavender, lilac, violet and purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

This is the first in a new series, "Two Oak Trees on a Hill," based on California landscapes, but with a nod toward zen:

Item 7360103746

Two live oak trees on a beautiful autumn day. The white, fluffy clouds roll across the blue sky, over the golden hill. This 11" x 14" California landscape is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in brown acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

And another in the zen moonlight series, "Gold Leaves in Magenta Moonlight":

Item 7360670624

Metallic gold leaves on dark tree branches in swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of yellow, magenta, violet and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I listed a crow ACEO for the Nibblefest Art Contest (Art trading card). According to the rules, this auction starts at only .99 and I threw in free shipping:

eBay Item
7359745161

For this one, I added clouds and stars, giving the piece a less abstract feeling:

Item 7359351593

Bright autumn maple leaves in shades of orange and red swirl through the clouds around a luminous full moon. The night sky, studded with stars, is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (surreal abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are painted) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I am a little early but I have been in wintry mood:

Item 7359180192

Teal leaves in shades of greenish blue swirl around a luminous full moon. The twilight sky is in shades of gray with a touch of metallic silver. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in teal acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail--no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors.

Another in the zen moonlight series:

Item 7358912480

Bright magenta leaves swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in gentle shades of yellow, lavender, lilac, violet and purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors.

For this piece in the zen series, I used moss instead of autumn leaves:

Item 7358647086

A dragonfly flits among the lacy sage-green moss hanging on branches around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in velvet shades of deepening purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail--no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I haven't had too much chance to paint this week. I listed this new one:

Item 7357460719

Bright autumn leaves swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in gentle shades of yellow, lavender, lilac, violet and purple. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors.

I have several new listings today:

This is an 8" x 10" in a new palette:

eBay Item
7357134408

Red autumn leaves in shades of crimson and dark green swirl around a luminous full moon. The twilight sky is in shades of gray with a touch of burgundy at the corners. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors.

This is 9" x 12" is an older oil painting that I am listing with a 50% donation to help rescued horses:

eBay Item
7357129543

Bright autumn leaves in shades of yellow, orange and magenta swirl around a full moon, which illuminates the moss on the branch and the singing nightingale. The night sky is in shades of deepening purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Moonlight modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame.

An original art trading card (miniature 2.5" x 3.5"):

eBay Item
7357144430

Here is my latest in the zen series, Turquoise Leaves Curving Around the Sun:

Item
7356442093

Branches of turquoise leaves frame a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece with a southwestern palette, part of the Zen Sunset modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original 9" x 12" acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in black acrylic). It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors.