Thursday, December 25, 2008

Here is my latest painting, "Golden Afternoon Meditation":

Golden Afternoon Meditation
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A Siamese cat and zen buddhist monk sit together in contemplation as the afternoon gives way to a glorious sunset in shades of yellow. The sunset turns the tree into a dazzling display of yellow, orange, red and purple. This visionary 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.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

New cypress tree pendant:

Monterey Cypress Tree
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I have a special fondness for that painting because it's the only one I painted on location (our hotel room overlooked the ocean and I'd brought a canvas & paints with me).

Monday, October 20, 2008


Kona Kat ACEO Limited Edition Print

A black cat has leapt onto a table where coffee has been laid out, mesmerized by the steam rising from the cup and pot. The red hibiscus flowers in the background are echoed in the blue batik cloth on the table. The pottery coffee pot has a relief of palm trees crossed above a tiki and is an earthy shade of raw sienna. Behind it, palm trees sway and sea gulls glide in a glorious tropical sunset in shades of yellow, orange, magenta and purple. Tiki torches are aflame on the distant beach. This Hawaiian seascape is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO).

This is my entry in the Nibblefest Art Contest, a themed art contest beginning on the 20th of each month. Please be sure to search for NFAC on eBay to see more great entries, each starting at just $0.99.
Thanks!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

I am participating in an auction for Barack Obama:

Fundraiser for Obama

Thursday, September 11, 2008

My latest oil painting, "Sea Foam and Seashells":

Sea Foam and Seashells
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On a distant rock, a mermaid lazily swirls a hand in the water. Seagulls glide through the gentle sunset, the darkening sky in shades of yellow, rose, lavender and gray. Sea foam swirls around the rocks. Seashells and a sand dollar adorn the beach. This seascape is an original oil 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. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

New pendant, "Halloween Sunset":

Santa Cruz Cypress Tree
Item 180285993307

A black cat and crow frame the setting sun. The sunset sky is in shades of orange. This monochrome visionary landscape is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist from my original painting. Made from polymer clay with the print fired onto it, then sealed for protection.


An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Here's a picture of Callie in her buggy, with my mom:



That's the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse in the background (it houses a surfing museum).

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

New pendant, "Dragonflies in Teal Moonlight":

Santa Cruz Cypress Tree
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Dragonflies flit among the cattails, beneath a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of teal blue, deepening to indigo. The reeds and dragonfly are in orange tones. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical visionary landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist from my original painting. Made from polymer clay with the print fired onto it, then sealed for protection. A hand-sculpted dragonfly on the bail (the piece that fits over the cord) completes this unique piece.

An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Here is my latest painting, "Calico Tea Meditation":

Calico Tea Meditation
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The water has been poured over the tea, but the empty cups must wait until the time is right. A lovely calico cat drifts off to sleep while the tea steeps. Steam rises from the pottery tea pot. The clay tea pot and cups have a leaf motif. On another table, branches of cherry blossoms arc gracefully from a black vase. The wallpaper depicts plum blossoms on swirling water. Inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony. This square zen 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—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.

The model for the tea set was from the amazing gallery of Tara Robertson Pottery.

Size: 10" x 10"

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Set of two ACEO limited edition prints featuring cats, koi and turtles in Japanese Gardens, starting at only 99 cents on eBay:


Bidding Starts at only 99 Cents for the set!

Nibblefest is a monthly themed art contest on eBay where all art starts at only .99.

To see more great entries, search for NFAC on eBay.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Here is my latest painting, "The Scent of Red Roses":

The Scent of Red Roses
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Out for a moonlit stroll in a garden, Frida stops to smell the red roses that are climbing along the wrought iron fence. A crow or raven has fluttered down too. Both are illumined by the full moon. Frida is wearing a simple white peasant dress, with a chunky Mexican bead necklace and earrings. A branch from a pepper tree sways overhead. This visionary landscape is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in dark blue 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. Size: 11" x 14"

Friday, April 11, 2008

New original ACEO, Black Cat in Red Sunset:


etsy Item 10863883

A black cat sits in a tree watching the setting sun. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the sunset sky. This visionary piece 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.

Friday, April 04, 2008

New original ACEO, Calla Lilies on Dark Red:


etsy Item 10753345

Original acrylic painting on fine art paper.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

I've listed a bunch of my ACEO limited edition prints starting at only 99 cents on eBay:


Bidding Starts at only 99 Cents!

ACEO's (ART CARDS EDITIONS and ORIGINALS), a spectacular trove of creative expression that will fit into your pocket. ARTISTS of all varieties can be found in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...A virtual GALLERY IN YOUR POCKET!

ART CARDS EDITIONS AND ORIGINALS are:

  • AFFORDABLE!
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  • TRADEABLE
  • 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" (inches)
  • Easy to handle, show, and store (fits into standard trading card albums, sleeves and storage containers)
  • Created by LIVING artists who sell ART worldwide
  • The door to a gallery of hundreds of great artists

Trading Cards presented by Self-Representing Artists. Search ACEO to find these artists!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Limited edition ACEO print of "Gate to Spring":


Item 180225860383

Bidding Starts at Only .99!


You pass through the gate out of the snowy winter night and into a beautiful Spring garden.

Nibblefest is a monthly themed art contest on eBay where all art starts at only .99.

To see more great entries, search for NFAC on eBay.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

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Saturday Night Specials

See the top section, SNS Sale Today Only, for bargain prices on selected items (paintings, prints, jewelry).

Prices go back up first thing Sunday morning.

I'm calling this one my "no fuss, no muss" SNS because the prices are already marked down. No calculating sale prices, or waiting for a revised invoice.

And, I'll ship on Monday. What a deal!

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Thursday, January 31, 2008


Golden Redwoods ACEO

An original acrylic miniature painting of California redwood trees with a stream winding through.

Thursday, January 17, 2008


Pendant by Laura Milnor Iverson I am thrilled to announce that you can now purchase my fine art pendants at East West Bookstore in Mountain View, California. It is a beautiful shop to visit and they have wonderful nightly events, most of which are free.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Black Cat in Mossy Tree - Ready to Wear:

A black cat gazes at the luminous full moon. Moss hangs on the tree branches. This feng shui, mystical landscape, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist. Made from polymer clay with the print fired onto it, then sealed for protection.


Item 180206598910


An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).

Saturday, January 05, 2008

Orange California poppies against rich dark green foliage. The flowers are framed in a dark green rectangle, with a slight sparkle. This floral piece is offered as a fine art pendant, hand crafted from one of my paintings.


etsy Item 8746582

An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).

Siamese Cats in Pink Blossoms - Ready to Wear:

Two Siamese cats sit together in a blossoming tree, illumined by the full moon. Some of the pink cherry blossom petals are dancing in the night sky, which is in shades of lavender and purple. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist. Made from polymer clay with the print fired onto it, then sealed for protection.


Item 180203543681


An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

An abstract heart in shades of turquoise, blue and purple with a slight sparkle. This chunky wearable fine art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). Made from polymer clay.


An adjustable knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear and will fit most sizes (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp). If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead, let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).


Item 180202406772