"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.

"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.

"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).

"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).

"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).

"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.

"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).

"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":

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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).

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Gate to Spring":

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As the full moon rises over a Japanese garden, a gate opens to another world. Snow falls on the outward scene but, inside the gate, the snow gives way to cherry blossom petals on the path. Snow has not quite yet hidden the footprints on the stones from some traveler crossing between worlds. The winter world is in shades of blue, turquoise and indigo. This visionary piece, part of the Shaman's Gate series (mystical landscapes of alternate realities), is in my private collection. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print.

"Black Cat in Orange Dusk":

eBay Item 180023916512

A black cat sits in a tree, contemplating the rising moon. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the air. 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.

"Black Cat in Bright Sunset":

Item 180023025162
Starts at only $9.99!

A black cat sits on a tree branch, batting a dancing turquoise leaf in the sunset sky. This miniature feng shui 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 an original acrylic painting. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size). This piece would also make a darling Halloween decoration.

"Crow in Blue Moonlight" ACEO:

Item 68721662

A lone crow sits on a tree branch as bright autumn leaves swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size). Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

I've marked down three of my original ACEO mini paintings to start at only $4.99 each with FREE worldwide shipping:

Item 68713544

Item 68712232

Item 68711120

My regular online price is $50 USD each.

"Heart Sutra in Cherry Blossoms" New Original ACEO:

Up for Auction at eBid

Branches of cherry blossoms against a golden sunset. Some of the petals are dancing in the air. A quote from the Zen Buddhist Heart of Perfect Wisdom sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

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

"Bamboo after a Light Rain":

Item 68720983

A few raindrops cling to bamboo leaves. The bamboo is illuminated by 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 oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 1 1/2" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and will be wired so it is ready to hang. Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

"Daffodils and Ladybug" New Original Painting:

Item 68713667

Yellow daffodil flowers against a background that varies from brown to purple to various stages of blue. A ladybug, and some waterdrops, rest on the petals. This floral piece is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in dark green 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.

"Butterfly in Cherry Blossoms":

eBay Item 180020429962
Starts at only $.99!

A Camberwell Beauty (or Mourning Cloak) butterfly among branches of cherry blossoms. This is my favorite type of butterfly because, when I was a little girl, one landed on my dress and stayed with me all day.

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.

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

"San Francisco Bay in Purple Fog" New Original Painting:

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The Golden Gate Bridge, shrouded in fog, beneath a luminous full moon and star-studded sky. This California abstract seascape, from the Zen Mandala modern art series, is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic). Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting or print. The view is from Lincoln Park.

"Four Thistles" New Original Painting:

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Four thistle flowers are illumined by the setting sun. A few waterdrops are on the leaves. This feng shui piece, 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 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.

"Blue Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms":

eBay Item 180018624756
Starts at only $49.99!

Tree branches of cherry blossoms are 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 indigo 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.

We were lucky enough to run into the llamas, Dolly and Mocha, while visiting Arastradero Open Space Preserve in Palo Alto. This is one of our favorite places to walk. The llamas live close enough by to be walked there. This particular time, they were also in the company of a couple goats. I would have gotten more photos but there were some horses coming along.

"Heart Sutra in Red Sunset":

Item 180017918295
Starts at only $12.99!

Branches of leaves in a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. A quote from the Zen Buddhist Heart of Perfect Wisdom sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

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 Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size).

"San Francisco Bay in Golden Glow":

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The Golden Gate Bridge is illuminated by the setting sun. A few sailboats glide around San Francisco Bay. This California seascape, from the Golden Glow series, is offered as an open edition giclée print in various sizes, with a choice of either fine art paper or stretched canvas.

This is the first painting I've done of the Golden Gate Bridge. The view is from Lincoln Park.

"San Francisco Bay in Blue Moonlight":

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A full moon illuminates the Golden Gate Bridge. Clouds and stars fill the night sky, which is in shades of blue. This visionary California landscape, from the Zen Mandala series, 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 (although the piece can be fitted with wire or a canvas hanger at no additional charge). Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

For those of you who don't think I suffer for my Art, I thought I'd relate the little "stroll" I took this morning. I make a point to visit all our local parks and am always on the lookout for new ones. This morning, we thought we'd try Calero in South San Jose. Now, South San Jose gets hotter than it does here but, although it's August, it was early enough that we thought we'd be OK. Well...I misread the trail map and, what I thought was a 1.8 mile loop was actually twice that and undulated up & down. My legs were like rubber! I felt like Bill Murray trudging up the stairs in Ghostbusters. But, on the bright side, I got lots of great reference photos of our golden hills and oak trees. Also, Calero has stables onsite so I also got some nice photos of horses.

We went back to the Monet in Normandy exhibit at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco. In addition to the inspiration of being close to one of the great ones, I got some fantastic reference photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, as seen from Lincoln Park. I forgot to look for that temple like structure associated with the Legion of Honor. I will have to catch it next time. This time, we took 280 to 35 to the Great Highway, which enabled us to skirt around the city and avoid all that harrowing traffic.

"Dragonfly with Heart Sutra":

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A dragonfly flits among abstract bamboo stalks against a gentle golden sunset. A quote from the Buddhist heart sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy, Form itself is emptiness. 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 Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size).

"Sea Coast at Half Moon Bay":

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A cypress tree at Half Moon Bay stands along a flowering path on a bluff overlooking the sea. This California ocean seascape, inspired by Monet's "Sea Coast at Trouville," 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. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

"Wisteria with Heart Sutra":

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A flowering purple wisteria vine against a gentle golden sunset. The Buddhist heart sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

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. I took a class in it from a soto zen priest.

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

"Catch a Falling Leaf":

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Siamese cat sits in a tree reaching down to try to catch a falling autumn leaf. A luminous full moon brightens the night sky, which is in shades of purple. This piece, 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 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. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print. The original is in my private collection at the moment :-).

"Bobcat at Rancho San Antonio":

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A bobcat makes his way though the golden California hills. Clouds drift over the landscape, dotted with oak trees. I've been seeing this bobcat the past few months at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in Mountain View. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print. The original is in my private collection :-).

"Flame Point Siamese Cat in Cherry Blossoms":

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A flame-point Siamese cat sits on a tree branch watching the cherry blossom petals dance in the luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. 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 indigo 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 am now offering limited edition Art Cards (ACEOs). Each one is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size) and has a miniature Certificate of Authenticity printed right on the back. See the Miniature Gallery for more information. I selected some of the best pieces from the zen cat and angels series.

I am now offering limited edition Art Cards (ACEOs). Each one is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size) and has a miniature Certificate of Authenticity printed right on the back. See the Miniature Gallery for more information. I selected some of the best pieces from the zen cat and angels series.

"Siamese Cat at Hakone Side Gate":

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A Siamese cat passes through a gate in a Japanese garden. This landscape from Hakone Japanese Gardens in Saratoga, California, is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in dark green 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.

It took me over a week to complete this piece but a lot of that was due to the heat. Hakone Gardens is one of my favorite sources of inspiration.

I haven't had too much time to paint this week. But, I have gone out walking in the early morning, before it got too hot. Today, I saw a bobcat again at Rancho San Antonio. I've been seeing him, off & on for a couple months now. He tends to hang out in the main area. He doesn't show any fear, or notice, of the people walking or jogging by.

"Mystic White Branches" ACEO Miniature Painting:

eBay Item 180006029356

Golden autumn leaves on white branches swirl around a full moon. The night sky is in shades of dark red. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic miniature painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

Purple Moonlight Original Acrylic Hand Painted Box:

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Branches of orange autumn leaves surround the full moon. Some of the leaves 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 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 corners so you can put it on any surface without worrying about scratches.

I go out walking in the mornings, usually in one of our local parks. This is a typical scene of what I see around me this time of year..."Gray Skies over Hills" ACEO Miniature Painting:

Item 180005066302

A cloudy gray sky over the golden California hills. A live oak tree stands on one of the hills in the distance. This classic California landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

When I first woke up this morning, before I opened my eyes, I saw this image in my mind. As soon as I got up, I painted it..."Cactus in Bright Sunset" ACEO Miniature Painting:

Item 180004694345

A cactus is illumined by a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange and red. The cactus, in shades of purple with turquoise highlighting, completes the southwest palette. This miniature mystical landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

When I first woke up this morning, before I opened my eyes, I saw this image in my mind. As soon as I got up, I painted it..."Cactus in Bright Sunset" ACEO Miniature Painting:

Item 180004694345

A cactus is illumined by a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange and red. The cactus, in shades of purple with turquoise highlighting, completes the southwest palette. This miniature mystical landscape is an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

"Autumn Gateway" ACEO Miniature Painting:

Item 180004458192

The full moon illumines a wooden gate, 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 bright autumn world 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 an original acrylic painting.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).

"Whisper of Hope" ACEO Miniature Painting:

Item 180003985387

A praying angel in a white gown glides through the clouds in gentle shades of gold, rose, burgundy, mauve and purple. This miniature inspirational art is an original acrylic painting. 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.

This is an ACEO (Art Card). It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size).