Here is my latest painting, "Cherry Blossom Waltz ":

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Cherry blossom petals dance around a lovely tortie (tortoiseshell cat), who is watching the sunset. This charming landscape, with a touch of the old-fashioned in the gentle palette of rose, mauve and gold, 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.

Here is my latest painting, "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.

New cypress tree pendant:

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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).

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!

I am participating in an auction for Barack Obama:

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My latest oil painting, "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.

New pendant, "Halloween Sunset":

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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).

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).

New pendant, "Dragonflies in Teal Moonlight":

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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).

Here is my latest painting, "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"

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.

Here is my latest painting, "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"

New original ACEO, Black Cat in Red Sunset:

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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.

New original ACEO, Calla Lilies on Dark Red:

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Original acrylic painting on fine art paper.

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

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Limited edition ACEO print of "Gate to Spring":

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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.

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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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Golden Redwoods ACEO

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

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.

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.

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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).

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.

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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.

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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).

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).

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My newest fine art pendant...A white dove glides through the clouds in shades of pink, magenta, violet and purple. This inspirational art 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.

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Fine Art Pendants

My newest items are fine art pendants. I make these out of polymer clay, using a high-quality print of one of my paintings, fired right into the clay. Each one is signed and dated on the back. Lots of these are coming and are selling fast :-).

This year, my new calendar designs feature original haiku by my mother. Here is the deluxe 12-month zen critter one:

And I also have quite a few single sheet ones

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Three dragonflies flit through a forest of green bamboo. This feng shui landscape, from the Zen Mandala series, is an original miniature acrylic painting.

ACEOs (Art Cards Editions and Originals) are miniature works of art that measure 2.5" x 3.5" (the size of sports trading cards).

Blue Star Peace Symbol Necklace - Ready to Wear:

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A peace symbol with white stars and abstract shapes on an indigo blue background, 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 white knotted cotton cord is included so the piece is ready to wear.

An Irish angel with red hair, her hands clasped in prayer, wearing a beautiful gown of rich green with gold accents, handsculpted in polymer clay around a real metal thimble. One-of-a-kind folk art. An excellent Christmas gift or year-round collectible for anyone who loves angels.

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Sand and Sea Peace Sign - Ready to Wear:

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Perfect choice for a man or woman, a hippie peace symbol in shades of watery blue green and marbled tan, brown and beige. This unisex 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 natural cotton knotted cord is included so the piece is ready to wear.

Beautiful African angel in a lavender and melon (pink orange) gown with a tribal pattern, handsculpted in polymer clay around a real metal thimble. Her open wings have a touch of pink in them. One-of-a-kind folk art. An excellent Christmas gift or year-round collectible for anyone who loves angels.

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A graceful angel in prayer, handsculpted in burgundy and gold polymer clay around a real metal thimble. She has a little star on her halo. One of a kind. An excellent collectible for anyone who loves angels.

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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.