Saturday, October 29, 2005

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




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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.

Friday, October 28, 2005

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




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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.

Thursday, October 27, 2005

Another 8" x 10" of maple leaves:




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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.

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

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":




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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.

Monday, October 24, 2005

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




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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":




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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.

Thursday, October 20, 2005

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:



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Wednesday, October 19, 2005

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




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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.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

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




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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.

Monday, October 17, 2005

Another in the zen moonlight series:




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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.

Sunday, October 16, 2005

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




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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.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

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




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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.

Monday, October 10, 2005

I have several new listings today:


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



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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:



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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"):



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Friday, October 07, 2005

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


Turquoise Leaves Curving Around the Sun
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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.

Monday, October 03, 2005

I bought some 6" x 12" canvases, which inspired me to try a triptych:



Topaz Sunset Triptych
Topaz Sunset Triptych
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Branches of red autumn leaves hold 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 three 6" x 12" gallery-wrapped stretched canvases (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic). It has been varnished with a light spray to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The left-hand piece is signed on the front. All three are signed on the back.

Sunday, October 02, 2005

I did another landscape in acrylics, "Peaceful Sunset at Fremont Older." Fremont Older is an open space preserve in Cupertino, California. We don't walk there a lot. The parking lot is very small and it's been full a number of times when we've attempted to go there. Plus, it is a little more strenuous than some of the others. I added some fog and a deer:


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