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).

Sunday, September 17, 2006

"Phoenix in Blue Moonlight":


Item 180029572949

A brilliant fiery Phoenix in predominantly shades of orange rises in the moonlit night. This miniature fantasy landscape is an original 2.5" x 3.5" acrylic painting (standard trading card size).


As a Thank You to all my ACEO collectors, I am offering this original at a special low starting price. (I usually start originals in the $9.99 - $24.99 range and have sold them at $50).

Saturday, September 16, 2006

"Black Cat in Blue Moonlight":


Item 180029366140

A black cat sits on a tree branch, illumined by the full moon. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of blue, deepening to indigo. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original 2.5" x 3.5" acrylic painting (standard trading card size).

Friday, September 15, 2006

"Bamboo Fairies":


Item 180029011897

Two fairies fly through bamboo stalks. This miniature fantasy feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original 2.5" x 3.5" acrylic painting (standard trading card size).






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

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

"Flame Point Siamese in Gold Leaves":


eBay Item 180028072658

A flame point siamese cat sits on a tree branch, contemplating a luminous full moon. Bright, metallic gold leaves dance in the magenta sky. This miniature piece, from Zen Mandala series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size).

Monday, September 11, 2006

"Koi and Plum Leaves":


Item 180027755824

Koi fish swim beneath the reflections of white fluffy clouds from the sky above as purple leaves float in the pond. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original 2.5" x 3.5" acrylic painting (standard trading card size).

"San Mateo Oak in Bright Sunset":

San Mateo Oak in Bright Sunset
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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 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--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. Open edition giclée prints are also available.



New Zen Cat Limited Edition Mini Print (ACEO)...Starts at 6.99!

"Ginger Cat in Blue Moonlight":


eBay Item 180027668639

A orange tabby cat sits in branches of cherry blossoms, illuminated by the full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. Some of the petals are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature limited-edition print (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size).

Friday, September 08, 2006

"Ginger Cat in Blue Moonlight":

Ginger Cat in Blue Moonlight
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A orange tabby cat sits in branches of cherry blossoms, illuminated by the full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. Some of the petals are dancing in the air. This piece, 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 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. Open edition giclée prints are also available.

"Sand Ripples":


eBay Item 180026860613

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 a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

"Crow Flying over Distant Hills":


eBay Item 180025810526

A black crow flies in the sunset sky. This miniature outsider, gothic landscape with a Southwestern palette of yellow, red, turquoise blue and purple, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Monday, September 04, 2006

"Shaman's Gate to Autumn":

Shaman's Gate to Autumn
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The full moon illumines an archway, set in a crumbling adobe wall, which opens to another world. The night sky, in shades of blue, deepening to indigo, is in monotone contrast to the sun-dappled autumn path beyond the gate. A single leaf has fallen on the path, to be a mystery the next day when the gate has closed. This visionary piece, part of the Shaman's Gate series (mystical landscapes of alternate realities), is in my private collection but is offered as an open edition giclée print.

Sunday, September 03, 2006

"Two Koi and Moon":


eBay Item 180024633364

Two brightly colored koi fish swim around the reflection of the full moon. Waterlilies bloom in the deep blue water. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.