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".