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.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
"Black Cat in Orange Dusk":
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.
Monday, August 28, 2006
"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.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
"Crow in Blue Moonlight" ACEO:
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.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
"Heart Sutra in Cherry Blossoms" New Original ACEO:
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.
Monday, August 21, 2006
"Bamboo after a Light Rain":
"Daffodils and Ladybug" New Original Painting:
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:
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.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
"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!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
"San Francisco Bay in Purple Fog" New Original Painting:
"Four Thistles" New Original Painting:
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:
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.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
"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.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
 | 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
Thursday, August 10, 2006
"San Francisco Bay in Golden Glow":
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.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
"San Francisco Bay in Blue Moonlight":
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.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
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.
Friday, August 04, 2006
"Dragonfly with Heart Sutra":
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":
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":
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.
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