Saturday, December 30, 2006

Ginkgo Leaves in Swirling Water:


Item 180069454590

Circles form in the deep purple water, swirling around golden ginkgo leaves in autumn. This zen piece is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO), direct from the artist.

50% will be donated to the Greater New Port Richey Main Street/Progress Energy Art Gallery

Spiral #6:


Item 180069504124

Perfect with blue jeans, a spiral design in muted blues and silver. This visionary art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). Made from polymer clay. A 17" twisted black cotton cord is included.

30% will be donated to the Greater New Port Richey Main Street/Progress Energy Art Gallery

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

I am continuing my work with polymer clay. These new pendants are up on eBay:


Item 180067819687


Item 180067990744


Item 180067990309

Sunday, December 24, 2006

California Flower Season ACEO Triptych:


Item 180067317330

The seasons change through this triptych. The first panel shows purple lupines in Spring, the next shows orange California poppies in Summer, and the third shows bright yellow daisies against the now golden grasses of Autumn. This floral landscape is a set of three original miniature acrylic paintings (ACEOs - 2.5" x 3.5").

Friday, December 22, 2006

I am offering this fine art pendant to benefit the New Port Richey Progress Energy Gallery:


Item 180066832712

Several golden autumn ginkgo leaves against a dark red background. The inset of the leaves has been varnished and the black surrounding frame has been left natural. This wearable fine art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). Made from polymer clay. A 17" cord is included. If you'd like a different length, let me know. Or, if you don't need the cord, deduct $3 from the price.

Monday, December 18, 2006

Spiral #1:


Etsy Item 5132905

A spiral design in gentle metallic shades. This visionary art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). Made from polymer clay. A 17" cord is included.

Peace Sign #2:


Etsy Item 5133576

This peace sign was created in subtle metallic tones of sea green and purple, in a style I call "Elegant Hippie". This wearable fine art is offered as a medallion, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). Made from polymer clay. A 24" cord is included.

Friday, December 15, 2006

Two Floating Leaves:


Item 180064247511

Water drops decorate two orange autumn leaves floating in the water. Circles form in the water, which is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. This 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. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

25% will be donated to the Buddhist Peace Foundation

Plum Moonlight Box:


Item 180064496677

Branches of turquoise leaves dance around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of purple. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a wooden box. The sides and inside of the box are painted in purple. It is 100% hand painted and is one of a kind. It has been sealed with varnish to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. It also has clear plastic pads on the bottom so you can put it on any surface without worrying about scratches.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Cat in Purple Moonlight #4:


Item 180061097045

A Siamese cat sits in a blossoming tree, gazing at the luminous full moon. Some of the cherry blossom petals are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of purple. This miniature feng shui, mystical landscape is a combination of original acrylic paint over a print. It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

50% of the sale price will be donated to the Greater New Port Richey Main Street/Progress Energy Art Gallery

Angel #105 ACEO:


Etsy Item 5082854

A praying angel in a white gown glides past a luminous full moon, with a night sky in shades magenta and purple, dotted with stars. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Sandokai #1 ACEO:


Item 180057530614

This peaceful blue monochrome landscape of a river with trees on the banks, beneath a luminous full moon illustrates a quote from the Zen Buddhist Sandokai chant:

The spiritual source shines clear in the light;
the branching streams flow on in the dark.

This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size). Offered direct from the artist, Laura Iverson.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Angel #101 ACEO:


Item 180057027731

A praying angel in a white gown glides beneath a luminous full moon, the blue sky filled with stars and drifting clouds. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Monday, November 20, 2006

Golden Glow #43 ACEO Painting:


Item 180046286643

A branch of red Japanese maple leaf against the setting sun. The sunset sky is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This piece, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. This piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Angel #94 ACEO Painting:


Item 180053275437

An angel in a white gown glides through a dramatic southwestern sunset in shades of turquoise, red, orange and purple. This visionary inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. This piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Snow Like Stars ACEO Print:


Item 180053492204

A miko (Japanese shrine maiden) stops on her travels to contemplate the snow falling, illuminated by the full moon. A stone lantern is lit, either by the miko or by spirits dwelling within it. This winter feng shui landscape, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series, is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO), direct from the artist. Inspired by Kikyo in the Inuyasha Anime Series (my favorite). This piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Friday, November 17, 2006

Angel #92 ACEO:


Item 180052476612

Against a dramatic sky of gray clouds with highlights of pink, coral and mauve, an angel looks towards a break in the clouds of golden light. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Sand Ripples ACEO:


Item 180052062386

Seagulls glides through a gentle sunset in shades of pink, orange, yellow and magenta. The San Francisco wind has formed a natural zen garden in the sand dunes.  This miniature California seascape, from Ocean Beach, is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

These miniature paintings make wonderful "instant" Christmas gifts...just pop them into a Christmas card for a unique gift.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Twisted Pine and Full Moon ACEO:


Item 180045503343


A twisted pine tree on a mountain, illuminated by the full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue.This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Angel #76 ACEO:


Item 180045479146


A transparent white angel in a flowing gown glides past a luminous full moon, a couple feathers falling to the earth. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Angel in Turquoise Gown:


Item 180044718749

An angel in a diaphanous turquoise gown contemplates a luminous full moon. The night sky, dotted with stars, is in shades of plum and violet (reddish purple). This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 3.5" x 5", a standard size for an off-the-rack photo frame, or will fit nicely in a Christmas card for a special gift.

Angel in Turquoise Gown:


Item 180044718749

An angel in a diaphanous turquoise gown contemplates a luminous full moon. The night sky, dotted with stars, is in shades of plum and violet (reddish purple). This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 3.5" x 5", a standard size for an off-the-rack photo frame, or will fit nicely in a Christmas card for a special gift.

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Angel in Mauve Clouds #1:


Item 180044424672


A praying angel in a white gown glides through the clouds in gentle shades of gold, rose, burgundy, mauve and purple. Rays of golden light shine through a break in the clouds. The palette gives the piece a soft, Victorian feeling. This inspirational art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, from one of my original angel paintings.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Blue Crystal Angel:


Item 180043791199

An angel sits on a cloud, contemplating the luminous full moon. Clouds and stars adorn the night sky, which is in shades of blue, deepening to indigo. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 4" x 6", a standard size for an off-the-rack photo frame, or will fit nicely in a Christmas card for a special gift.

I hope to list an angel a day.  This is Day 3, my third angel listing.  I need to get more painting done :-).

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Sunset Angel with Orange Halo:


Item 180042717059


A praying angel in a white gown, against a brilliant sunset in tropical shades of yellow, orange, magenta and purple. This inspirational art is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper. 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 piece is 4" x 6", a standard size for an off-the-rack photo frame, or will fit nicely in a Christmas card for a special gift.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Moon Between Pine Branches:


Item 180042472861


A twisted pine tree on a mountain, illuminated by the full moon. Fog rises in the distant mountains. The night sky is in shades of blue. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series, is an original acrylic painting on fine art paper and is 5" x 7", a standard size for an off-the-rack 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.

Since things have been slow, I am creating smaller pieces on paper, instead of canvas, which I can offer at a lower price. I am opening bidding on this piece at a mere $16.99 with free shipping

Sunday, October 22, 2006

"Cat, Koi and Turtle Among the Cloud Reflections":

Cat, Koi and Turtle Among the Cloud Reflections
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A Siamese cat sits on a rock, watching brightly-colored koi fish dart in and out of the reflections of the clouds in the water. On one of the rocks, a turtle takes a rest in the sun. This Asian landscape of a Japanese Garden 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. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

"Cat in Plum Moonlight #1":


Item 180039937445

A Siamese cat, with turquoise points, sits in a tree watching the plum blossom petals dance in the moonlight. The dark sky, in shades of purple, is illumined by the full moon. This feng shui mandala, part of the Zen Cat modern art series, is an original work of art (a combination of original acrylic paint over a print). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. Size: 5" x 7" with a little extra white border for ease in matting and framing.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

"Calico Cat at Koi Pond":

Calico Cat at Koi Pond
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A calico cat (the lovely Miss Roo) sits on a rock in a Japanese garden watching brightly colored koi fish dart in and out among the reflections of the clouds in the water. A stone lantern on another rock and water lilies floating in the pond add to the charm. This Asian 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. 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 piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

Thursday, October 12, 2006

"San Mateo Oak in Bright Sunset":


Item 180038125419

A live oak tree against a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. A touch of turquoise cools the palette. Inspired by the San Mateo landscape. This 11" x 14" Northern California abstract landscape 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.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Here are today's listings on eBay:

"Flame Point Cat and Crow" Mixed Media:


Item 180037746254

A Siamese cat talking with a crow, around the luminous full moon. Some of the turquoise leaves are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of plum and purple. This miniature feng shui, mystical landscape is a combination of original acrylic paint over a print and measures 2.5" x 3.5". It is OOAK (one of a kind).

"Ghost Tree with Crow" LE Print:


Item 180037786469

A black crow sits on white, ghostly tree branches. In the hollow of the tree, bright eyes peer out. This Halloween fantasy landscape was created as a digital collage from several different paintings of mine (no photographs were used). It is offered as an ACEO (Art Trading Card) limited-edition print, highly collectible, and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

"Heart Sutra #5" Original Painting:


Item 180037790924

Golden grasses beneath a luminous moon provide the background for a quote from the Zen Buddhist Heart of Perfect Wisdom sutra is painted in red calligraphy, after the style of Ryokan:

Form itself is emptiness
Emptiness itself is form

The term "heart sutra" refers to the prayer at the heart of the Buddhist teachings. Writing it is a meditative practice. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. Highly collectible and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

"Calico Cat in Topaz Sunset":

Calico Cat in Topaz Sunset
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A calico cat watches the setting sun. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the sky, which is in shades of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui, mystical landscape, part of the Zen Mandala 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. 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 piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

I have some new ACEOs (collectible art cards) up for auction at eBay:

"Cat in Golden Glow #1" Mixed Media:


Item 180037378399

A black cat, illumined by the full moon. Some of the dark red autumn leaves are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of yellow, deepening to amber. This miniature feng shui, mystical landscape is a combination of original acrylic paint over a print and measures 2.5" x 3.5". It is OOAK (one of a kind).

"House with a Blue Door" LE Print:


Item 180037087325

Midnight, a long-haired black cat, has his morning stretch in front of a Victorian house (this historic home is located in Santa Clara, California). This Northern California landscape is offered as an ACEO (Art Trading Card) limited-edition print, highly collectible, and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

"Two Crows in Plum Moonlight" Mixed Media:


Item 180035710335

Two crows or ravens sit in ghostly tree branches around a luminous full moon. Some of the orange autumn leaves are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of violet. This miniature feng shui, mystical landscape is a combination of original acrylic paint over a print. Highly collectible and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

"Siamese Cat in Bright Sunset" LE Print:


Item 180036859632

A Siamese cat, illumined by a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange and red. Some of the bright turquoise leaves are dancing in the air. This fantasy piece, from the Zen Mandala series, is offered as a limited-edition art card print. It was created as a digital collage using my original paintings. Highly collectible and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

Thursday, October 05, 2006

"Moonbeam Dancer":


Item 180035710335

The luminous full moon shines on a beautiful white horse (inspired by Binky, Death's horse in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series). It is an autumn night and the trees are ablaze with orange leaves. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This fantasy landscape is offered as an ACEO (Art Trading Card) limited-edition print, highly collectible, and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

Friday, September 29, 2006

"Octopus Tree in Ghostly Moonlight":


Item 180033823158

A tree illuminated by the full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. This fantasy landscape 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. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ghostly Tree with Black Cat
Ghostly Tree with Black Cat


11" x 14"
Ghostly Tree with Black Cat
A black cat sits on white, ghostly tree branches, gazing at the full moon. The night sky is in shades of dark red to burgundy. In the hollow of the tree, bright eyes peer out. This Halloween fantasy landscape is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in black acrylic). Giclée prints are available.

Monday, September 25, 2006

I created some ghost cat ACEOs and have started listing them on a couple different venues:

"Ghost Cat #1":


eBay Item 180032499658

The transparent form of a ghostly cat, sitting on a tree branch, contemplates the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of magenta. This miniature piece is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO--2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). It was created from original paintings from my Zen Mandala series using digital techniques to manipulate the composition (only images from my original paintings were used, no photograhs).

"Ghost Cat #2":


etsy Item 494281

The transparent form of a ghostly cat, sitting on a tree branch, contemplates the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of magenta. This miniature piece is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO--2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). It was created from original paintings from my Zen Mandala series using digital techniques to manipulate the composition (only images from my original paintings were used, no photograhs).

Sunday, September 24, 2006

"Black Cat in Golden Sunset" ACEO:


Item 180032128919

A black cat steps lightly on a branch of red autumn leaves, glowing in the setting sun. Some of the leaves are dancing in the sunset sky, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. 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 by Laura Milnor Iverson, a professional California artist (San Francisco Bay area). It is an ACEO (Art Trading Card), highly collectible, and measures 2.5" x 3.5".


I started the Golden Glow series in 2004. I've painted other kinds of cats in them but this is the first black cat I've added to this palette.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

This is what I worked on today...I took one of my larger oil paintings and, using PhotoShop, redid it as a ghost ACEO (mini) print:



It took me a couple hours (I've been using PS for years but I'm a novice at the fancy features). I cropped the painting, cut out the figure, moved her over & made her semi-transparent (and a little larger).

Laura

Thursday, September 21, 2006

"Cat in Purple Moonlight #2 ":


Item 180031280514

A black cat gazes at the luminous full moon. Some of the bright gold metallic leaves are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of purple. This miniature feng shui, mystical landscape is a combination of original acrylic paint over a print by Laura Milnor Iverson, a professional California artist (San Francisco Bay area). It is an ACEO (Art Trading Card), highly collectible, and measures 2.5" x 3.5".

This is something new I'm trying. I first scanned in a partially completed painting then completed the piece with original work in acrylic paint.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

"Moon Rising in Orange Sunset":


Item 180030532841

A luminous full moon rises through the twilight sky, which is in shades of brilliant orange, red and purple. A mermaid watches a wave breaking on the rocks. Her tail is magenta with metallic gold highlights. Her hair is in shades of purple. This ocean seascape is offered as a limited-edition art card print from an original painting by Laura Milnor Iverson, a professional California artist (San Francisco Bay area). It has been hand-embellished by the artist (me). The sea spray has had acrylic paint added and gold metallic paint highlights the mermaid's tail.

This painting is my entry in the eBay groups' fairy fun challenge in the "Dark Creatures" category. Search Fairy Fun on eBay for more entries in this competition.

Monday, September 18, 2006

"Two Crows in Amethyst Moonlight":


eBay Item 180030048167

Two crows perch on tree branches around a full moon. A few of the bright autumn leaves are dancing in the air. The night sky is in shades of lavender, deepening to purple. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size).