Saturday, December 31, 2011
New pendant, "Dreaming of a Raven"
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
New Jewelry Line = Big Savings!
While I'm busy doing that, I'm greatly motivated to clear out the old line of jewelry. Most of it is either on sale or up for auction on eBay. I have a couple accounts there, my eBay store or artbylaurali
Saturday, December 03, 2011
First official one from my new camera. Took the photo out in my backyard from leaves I gathered on a walk. Altered it a bit (also new to PhotoShop Elements 10--used one of the new texture effects on the stones).
Friday, December 02, 2011
Once I get used to using it (this is my first not-strictly pointandshoot), I'll have to revisit everywhere to take new photos ;-).
I got it primarily to get better images of my paintings for prints but I'd also like to see how the photos compare and maybe do more with altered photos. Love the grunge/dark art style. I experimented a bit with it, combining elements from my paintings & texture layers, but I'm sure I can do much more with these photos as a base.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
New pendant...Winter Peace
A black ribbon necklace is included so the piece is ready to wear. These have an extender chain that adjusts from approximately 18" - 21", closing with a lobster claw clasp. If you would like a longer length, an adjustable knotted cord may be substituted for no additional charge that will fit most sizes, typically 22" - 26" (these are adjusted by sliding the knots and don't have a metal clasp--a great unisex option).
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
New handmade necklace (I'm keeping this one :-)).
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
New painting in a fresh new series...
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Here are more views of the piece:
A woman takes a moment to take in the fragrance of a pink rose. Inspired by the Waterhouse painting, "My Sweet Rose," which was commonly called "Soul of a Rose" from Tennyson's Maude poem. This romantic floral landscape is offered as a necklace, handmade by the artist from my original painting. Due to the variety of vintage and modern beads, I nicknamed this one "Grandma's Attic" as I was stringing the necklace.
An 18 1/2" beaded necklace of vintage pearls, glass and metal beads, with a toggle clasp, completes this unique piece of wearable art. A bonus set of dangly kidney-wire with heart charms earrings is included.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
The original painting and prints are available at http://zenbreeze.com/store/chakra2.htm
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
A raven-haired mermaid with a green tail looks out to the Santa Cruz Lighthouse on a distant bluff. Seagulls glide through the soft gray clouds, which cast a silvery-blue hue on the ocean. This fantasy California seascape is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist from my original painting. Made from polymer clay with the print baked into it, then sealed with resin, giving the image a glass-like quality and providing water resistance.
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). As they go over the head, these tend to hang long. If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead (recommended for shorter or choker length), let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).
The original oil painting and prints are also available at http://zenbreeze.com/store/mermaidsc.htm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
And Blue Moon Tea:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
In the foreground, there will be a bluff with Annabel going up a path.
If you missed it, here is the first painting I have done in this series, Her Tomb by the Sounding Sea:
Monday, July 25, 2011
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 landscape is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist from my original painting. Made from polymer clay with the print baked into it, then sealed with resin, giving the image a glass-like quality and providing water resistance.
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). As they go over the head, these tend to hang long. If you would prefer a cord of a particular length with a clasp instead (recommended for shorter or choker length), let me know at the time of the sale (no additional charge).
Saturday, July 02, 2011
A Siamese cat watches the koi pond at Hakone Japanese Gardens in Saratoga, California. In the background, twisted pine trees and foliage in rich shades of greens, teals, purples and blues. This zen landscape is offered as a pendant, hand crafted by the artist from my original artwork. Made from polymer clay with the print baked into it, then sealed with resin.
A 20" beaded necklace of stone, glass, wood and metal beads in gray, plum and green, and stunning lampwork beads, with a rustic toggle clasp, completes this unique piece of wearable art. A bonus set of dangly kidney-wire earrings is included.
Size: The pendant is 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" (approximate, not including the bail, which is the piece that fits over the necklace). The necklace measures 20". If you would like the necklace longer or shorter, restringing is available at the time of purchase for no additional charge.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
In a white gown, the ghost of Lenore drifts among the cypress trees, forgotten by all except the raven. He perches on her ivy-covered tombstone holding her necklace, which has a key dangling from the chain. The setting sun casts an eerie golden glow over the haunted abandoned cemetery. This Gothic fantasy landscape, inspired by the "The Raven" poem by Edgar Allan Poe, is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" sides are finished off in black acrylic)--no need to frame. Prints also available.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
This handmade jewelry line is a collaborative effort. My husband, Steve, cuts the wooden bases, which then have to be beveled, sanded and varnished, and the metal ring screwed in. I transfer the image of one of my paintings onto the clay, cure it, put on the resin. The result are these amazing and unusual pieces of wearable art.
Friday, June 10, 2011
It's difficult to convey the magic of a redwood forest. The trees are immense. I remembered this place as being particularly wild and primordial. It reminded me of those old gaslight authors, such as Blackwood, who wrote stories about Nature taking back over in such places.
While walking through the trees, we made our way along the stream, having to cross it now & then. I still need to get a walking stick so we passed Steve's back and forth as necessary.
We chose the trail (coincidentally, the Iverson Trail) that led to tiptoe falls, a lovely waterfall cascading down a hillside (only the last section was visible to us but we could hear it). Resting a moment by this pool, you could imagine that, if the old pagan gods are still around, this is one place they are.
I'm looking through my treasure trove of photos of which ones to use as a basis for future paintings. Look for them in my Land Gallery.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
You can see my other jewelry on my website.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
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