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

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

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"):

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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

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

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:

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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:

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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 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.