Tomorrow, I will be taking my new line of thimble angels to Sacred Paths Bookstore in San Mateo, California:


Each one is a unique sculpture around a metal thimble. An excellent collectible.

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Bidding Starts at only 99 Cents!

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.

I'm early this year with getting a new card done: Peace Angel Christmas Cards:

Available in single cards or packs of 20

Checkbook Covers

Here's something new and useful...checkbook holders featuring my artwork. I've designed several different covers and done a few custom ones of specific paintings.

Ponytail Holders

I've teamed up with Leslie Welsh, who makes these excellent ponytail holders, or ponies. Leslie had the idea of putting my artwork on her ponytail holders and I'm thrilled with the result. We're working on lots more so bookmark Leslie's store.

I am creating art in a new size, 5" x 5" square. Frames are readily available in this collectible size. I am doing both originals and reproductions. Here is an original, "Tad in Cherry Blossoms":

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Tad, an orange tabby cat with white paws and chest 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 original acrylic painting. Please see my etsy store for other 5" x 5" pieces (I am getting them up on other venues too but the complete selection is on etsy).

I know it's been ages since I posted. I returned to oil painting. I've completed one landscape (from the hills in Fremont Older Preserve in Cupertino), which I will photograph in a couple days when it's drier and am currently working on a seascape from Pacific Grove. Here is is in progress:

I hope to finish it today or tomorrow.

Here are some pics of the booth from yesterday:

The show is running today too so stop by if you get a chance:

AVArtFest at the Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050

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Suitable for either a man or woman, an abstract crow in shades of orange and copper soars towards a luminous full moon, against a sky in shades of dark turquoise and teal. This chunky unisex 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 black cotton cord is included so the piece is ready to wear.

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A Siamese cat sits in a tree watching the setting sun. Some of the turquoise leaves are dancing in the sunset sky. This 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 offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO).

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Dragonflies flit among the bulrushes, 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 (reeds always remind me of Rumi). This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as a limited edition art card (ACEO).

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A stylish choice for a man or woman, a chunky peace symbol in rich chocolate brown and sky blue. This unisex 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 brown knotted cord is included (cotton or something vegan friendly) so the piece is ready to wear.

Here is my latest oil painting, "Santa Cruz Cypress Tree":

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As often happens, I am too attached to sell it (plus, it's still too wet to ship). This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print, however.

I just got in my newest product, a set of four refrigerator magnets from my original paintings..."Blossoms in Fuchsia Moonlight," "Siamese Cat in Autumn Glow," "Siamese Cat in Red Sunset," and "Siamese Cat in Purple Moonlight."

Available through ecrater

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A crow sits in a tree watching the setting sun. Some of the turquoise leaves are dancing in the sunset sky. This feng shui piece with a Southwestern palette of yellow, red, turquoise blue and purple, is part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style). This chunky wearable fine art is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist, and one of a kind (OOAK). The image, from my artwork, has been transferred onto the clay. A 17" black cord with hook & eye clasp is included so the piece is ready to wear (an adjustable black knotted cord may be substituted at the time of purchase if more length is needed).

"Meadow in Early March":

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Orange California poppies are starting to dot the landscape. Wispy clouds drift over the hills, above a live oak tree. This Northern California landscape from Arastradero Open Space Preserve in Palo Alto is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas (the 3/4" 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.

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

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An elegant choice for a man or woman, a chunky peace symbol in purple and metallic green, with a slight sparkle. This unisex 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 black knotted cord is included (cotton or something vegan friendly) so the piece is ready to wear.

Yesterday, I again visited Pacific Grove. The flowers were in full bloom and the weather was excellent. It was raining in Santa Clara but there was intermittant sun.

Expect to see some paintings soon from this trip :-).

Today, I felt like painting bo leaves. I did a couple small paintings and listed the first one on eBay at a low starting bid price, "Two Green Bo Leaves" ACEO:

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Two green bo leaves against a purple background. Under the bo, or bodhi, tree is where Buddha is said to have gained enlightenment and the leaves have become a Buddhist symbol. This mystical botanical art is a miniature original acrylic painting. ACEOs are miniature paintings, the size of a sports trading card (2.5" x 3.5").

Seashell #2:

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A sculpted seashell in gold metallic tones against a dark brick red background (a real shell was used as the mold). This 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 black knotted cord is included (cotton or something vegan friendly) so the piece is ready to wear.

Here's something I haven't done for awhile...A new, original ACEO, "Scarlet Poppies and White Butterfly":

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ACEOs are miniature paintings, the size of a sports trading card.