another work for sale

Called "Peace, man"...this painting is 14"x 35" and is unframed. It is done with acrylics and various papers. It is priced at $200.00.

works for sale, etc.

This one is called "No Laughing Matter". It measures 18" x 24" and is done with acrylics and papers. It is not framed and is priced at $200.00.

Works for sale, continued

This one is called "I Adorn You". It is 15" x 30" and is done with acrylic paint, seeds, rice and papers. It is unframed. This piece is priced at $200.00. (Please contact me via Email if you are interested in any of these paintings).

works for sale

Decided to update once a month which pieces that I have done are for sale and what the prices would be. I am working on more art at the moment which will be up on the blog soon.

This painting is called "No Reason". It is a multi-media painting using acrylics and various papers. It measures 10" by 30". It is not framed. The price of this piece is $150.00.

Lessons learned

It's been way too long since my last posting. I have been busy trying to finish a project that got rejected in the end. How disappointing!! I have decided to get 'tougher' with commissions, but only tougher in the way that most artists HAVE to be. I spent hours on something that I should have been paid *something* for, but it's my own fault that I didn't. I obviously have to be much more clear about the process of art...which is NOT easy and NOT quick. Lots of time is taken, with a commission, to figure out exactly what would be good for that person. In other words, you almost have to be a mind reader, and if you are not one...then you should definitely make it very clear to the client exactly what YOUR vision is for the project...and give updates, and send pictures!! Scanning is a good way to do this. Being paid a little bit up front is also a good idea. My time is being used...and my time is worth something! Years of developing my skills has GOT to be worth something!!

Enough of this rant. It has been a difficult week for me, but one in which I did learn some valuable lessons!!!

Peace, man

My latest painting is called "Peace, man". It's a multi-media painting using acrylics and various types of paper. I took this from a photo I found on the Internet and made it my own. I saw him as a fellow who would be involved in the peace movement and the two canvases and the off-set of them are to indicate the quirkiness that I think suits him. His androgynous look is very appealing to me and that hair!! It was too fabulous and I didn't change anything about it.

definitely miscellaneous!

First one...is called "Fire Kitty"...which was done years ago for a daughter's gift. Next two mirrors were also done for gifts, and I am definitely going to get back to those...they were a bit of a challenge to work around the mirror part of the frame. The next painting of the pansy was one of the first paintings I did in acrylic. This was also a gift for a friend. The last...but not least, is called Waiting. It's directly related to my experience with breast cancer. Basically, the woman is waiting and waiting for her doctor to show up to examine her and to give her the 'news' whether it be good or bad. I know that feeling all to well...one of the worst, I am sure. You just don't know how that visit it going to go, and you are filled with anxiety! That's what I tried to convey in this painting.

A bit of miscellaneous fun

Due to some technical difficulties, my latest painting has been a bit delayed being put up. I will, though, put up some random stuff that was very fun to do...as is all art!!! LOL These are fridge magnets and mirror art that I made a couple of years ago.