Visual Artists Street Team Gallery

MAUNALUA MORNING ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-03-09T16:12:00.004-08:00

This is my latest 6x12 palette knife oil painting, titled
“Maunalua Morning”.

Maunalua Bay is located in Hawaii Kai, on the south east end of the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
It is a scenic bay with Koko Head and the Portlock area as it's backdrop.

"Maunalua Morning" is available in my ETSY Shop.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.
ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

2012-03-08T17:04:00.002-08:00

Bougainville

by Amanda Collis

oil on canvas

12 x 10 inches

This is a floral abstract on gallery wrap canvas with -
I hope - a slightly Mediterranean atmosphere.
It's knife-painted with a little blurring by thumb :-)

For more photos,

view on etsy
Thanks for looking!

Original California Seascape by JC Strong

2012-03-08T15:32:00.006-08:00

Thanks for taking the time to view this painting and the other beautiful work within the site . This is my continued efforts to capture the beautiful seascapes surrounding Southern California. This painting is my “memory” of the textures and beautiful ocean seascape/landscapes of Corona Del Mar. You'll find additional information on the following link:
Etsy Shop
Blog

UPCOUNTRY EVENING MAGIC ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-03-08T11:01:00.009-08:00

One evening, as we were driving through the rolling hills of Olinda, Maui, the meadows and pasture lands started glowing gorgeous greens and yellows from the setting sun. I tried to capture them in this painting titled
“Upcountry Evening Magic”.

The painting is 6" x 12". The sides of the canvas have also been painted, so there is no need for a frame if you don't want one.

"Upcountry Evening Magic" is available in my ETSY shop.
Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Cricket - Original Watercolor - 5 x 7

2012-03-07T14:57:00.001-08:00

This watercolor is available at my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

"Little Prince" Figurative Paperclay by Artist Terri Smith

2012-03-07T14:17:00.000-08:00

Figurative Paperclay On Silverplate

Artist Terri Smith

http://www.dimplesdragonflies.com

Spring Cannot Be Far Behind?

2012-03-07T07:48:00.011-08:00

Mountain Green Spring Lamb

Patricia Christensen
10" x 8"
Pastel on Canson MiTeintes Pastel Paper

Available at my Etsy Shop

Spring Bunny
Patricia Christensen
10" x 8"
Pastel on Ampersand Museum Board

Available at my Etsy Shop

ALALA POINT Lanikai Kailua Hawaii ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-03-06T11:36:00.002-08:00

Alala Point is a scenic little piece of land that divides Kailua Beach from Lanikai.

"Alala Point"
is one of my original 6x12, one of a kind, oil paintings. The painting has been continued along the sides, so there is no need for a frame if you don't want one. It is available in my Etsy shop.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Original Watercolours - 'Spirit of Contentment' & 'You Are Loved'

2012-03-06T02:14:00.006-08:00

Here are two of my latest paintings added to my Etsy shop:

This one is called 'You Are Loved':

And this is called 'Spirit of Contentment'. I had help from the lovely people on my fan page whilst trying to name this one!

Click on the images to be taken straight to my Etsy shop. Thanks for looking!

Stacey-Ann

Orchid Fairy Bride Watercolor

2012-03-05T14:37:00.003-08:00

See the Details at Etsy

"Born To Love Him"

2012-02-29T17:25:00.001-08:00

Figurative Paperclay On Vintage Crystal

Artist Terri Smith

http://www.dimplesdragonflies.com

Lottie Anderson Fine Art: Liquidity

2012-02-29T11:32:00.000-08:00

Lottie Anderson Fine Art: Liquidity: Liquidity Original Mixed Media Collage 4.5" x 6.5" mounted on 8.5" x 12" acid free paper Found papers, eastern papers and glue Pice $30.00...

Lottie Anderson Fine Art: Liquidity

2012-02-29T07:51:00.000-08:00

Lottie Anderson Fine Art: Liquidity: Liquidity Original Mixed Media Collage 4.5" x 6.5" mounted on 8.5" x 12" acid free paper Found papers, eastern papers and glue Pice $30.00...

Reaching Higher by Robin Maria Pedrero

2012-02-28T15:54:00.003-08:00

This piece makes me feel joyful and uplifted.

"Reaching Higher" refers to the flowers even though the butterfly can fly

It's available as the original a 24" x 24" or in my etsy shop as an 8 x 8" print

"Reaching Higher" by Robin Maria Pedrero link to esty shop

Contours of Nature - #2

2012-02-27T05:32:00.000-08:00

This mixed media piece is available at my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

NAKUI NO KA 'OI ~ A Makawao Painting ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-02-24T11:31:00.004-08:00

One of our Maui afternoons was spent in the quaint little cowboy town of Makawao.
Although this is not one of my usual palm tree lined tropical beach scenes, I really enjoyed painting this piece. I feel that it captures the laid back, easy going Makawao lifestyle. To date, “Nakui No Ka ‘Oi” is one of my favorites. I hope you like it too!

"Nakui No Ka ‘Oi"
is an original oil painting done with brush.
It comes framed in a rustic barnwood frame with liner.
Outside frame dimensions are 16”x19”
Painting measures 9”x12”

Please email me for availability.
Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Nightingale and Spring Original Watercolor Painting

2012-02-24T00:27:00.000-08:00

Order the Painting

Original watercolor of size 9.5" x 6.5"/24.5 x 17cm from Lily Pang Art and Design.

Tulips by Moonlight by Mary Hamilton, watercolor, 12 x 9

2012-02-23T13:03:00.001-08:00

Tulips by Midnight

Tulips by Midnight is now available in my shop, DreamON. The texture in the background is partly the underpainting of red tulips and after I applied the darker purple colors, I dropped sea salt into the wet paint. To see more information about this original watercolor painting, please visit my blog, Dreams About Art.

Baltimore Oriole - Giclee Print on Wood - 5 x 7

2012-02-23T13:01:00.004-08:00

This is now in my etsy shop Sixsisters Art

Geraniums in August - Giclee Print on Wood 5 x 7

2012-02-22T15:03:00.000-08:00

This is available at my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

Blue-Eyed Annabelle, Girl Clown

2012-02-22T09:01:00.003-08:00

"Annabelle"
Original Acrylic, 5x7in
See the Details at Etsy

KULA 96790 ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-02-21T13:36:00.001-08:00

Upcountry Kula, on Maui, is such a beautiful rural setting. Rolling green hills along the side of Haleakala, filled with cows, horses, goats, sheep, and even deer. Quite a change of scene from the tourist-filled beaches of Kihei!

"KULA 96790"
is an original oil painting done with brush. It comes framed in a rustic barnwood frame with liner.
Painting measures 9”x12”, outside frame dimensions are 16”x19”.
Please email me for availability.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Black Eyed Susan Original Oil Painting by Alexandra Kopp

2012-02-19T07:44:00.000-08:00

This Black Eyed Susan painting is done on a 5x7 gallery wrapped canvas. The Black Eyed Susan is our state flower for Maryland. They grow wild along the highways and fields in summer and bloom in July and August and the lady bugs love their bright yellow leaves.

Thanks for viewing my artwork and visit my Etsy shop for more paintings

http://alexandrasstudio.etsy.com
http://alexandrakopp.blogspot.com

Whale Of A Tail ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-02-17T16:25:00.000-08:00

Good luck to all the artists competing in the
2012 Maui Plein Air Invitational.
I hope the whale watchers have a nice time on Maui.

“Whale Of A Tail” is a mini 4x4 oil painting and comes with a cute bamboo easel.

CLICK HERE to see all of my original 4x4 minis.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Heartfelt - original mixed media canvas

2012-02-17T14:59:00.000-08:00

My newest mixed media canvas with a distressed wooden heart and a vintage key.

The colours are soft neutrals and browns, and the heart is beautifully textured for a shabby chic, aged effect.

Size : 5” X 4" X 1.5" approx (12.5 x 10 x 3.8 cm approx.)

For sale in my etsy shop

Art by Sarada - Haunted Hands

2012-02-17T09:53:00.000-08:00

"The Haunted Hands of Countess Regenbogen" is my newest acrylic painting, an 8 x 10 on canvas board. I watch a lot of colorful old horror movies and they have just lodged in my brain in a way that needs to be expressed every now and then!

Thanks for looking! More psychedelic, fantasy and horror art is available at my shop Art by Sarada and I blog about art inspiration and other topics at http://artbysarada.blogspot.com.

Contours Of Nature - Original Mixed Media

2012-02-17T07:39:00.001-08:00

This work measures 9 x 9 on museum wrapped canvas. It is available at my shop Sixsisters Art.

Outside My Window

2012-02-17T07:20:00.012-08:00

"Outside My Window"

Patricia Christensen

36" x 11"
Mixed Media ~ Acrylic, Inks, Oils, Rice Paper Collage

The painting above was specifically painted to enter the state-wide 13th Black & White Competition at the Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden, Utah. This is a juried show and 240 works were accepted in the exhibit. I was thrilled to just have mine in the show.

There are many beautiful pieces of art in all mediums including photography
in this exhibit which runs for the month of February.

I feel it is a challenge to be limited to black & white and not have a depressing, gloomy result. My goal was to show a moment of peace among creatures that are not known to like each other. They are all visitors in the trees around our home. This is part of a tree outside my second store studio window. If you are familiar with Magpies you know they are not the most lovable birds but are very beautiful with striking markings. Crows are everywhere
and Chickadees are loved by everyone.

"Rest On My Shoulder" Clay On Silverplate ~ Artist Terri Smith

2012-02-16T15:44:00.001-08:00

"Rest On My Shoulder"

Artist Terri Smith

http://www.dimplesdragonflies.com

Loving this earth...

2012-02-15T18:37:00.000-08:00

"Planet Earth" by Shanna Creations

www.shannacreations.etsy.com

LEANIN TREE by Alexandra Kopp

2012-02-13T18:28:00.000-08:00

The Leanin Tree is a painting done on an 8x10 canvas. It is of a marshy natural land preserve in Maryland called Assateague Island. It is a beautiful area with wild life, beaches and wild ponies. Tranquility at it's best.

www.alexandrakopp.com/
http://alexandrakopp.blogspot.com/

Two Baby Angels painting

2012-02-13T10:58:00.000-08:00

In honor of Valentine's Day...

"Cherub's Kiss"

Cherub's Kiss painting,For Sale at my Etsy Shop

2012-02-11T20:20:00.000-08:00

More recent treasuries;
Birds of a Feather
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTg3MDkzNXwxOTU2ODAxMTk0/birds-of-a-feather
Magical Forest
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI0NzQ5NzF8MjEzMDQ4MTU4NA/magical-forest

Celestial musings
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTIzNDAzOHwyMTMyMjYxNjMx/celestial-musings

Purple Fairy OSWOA

2012-02-09T10:26:00.000-08:00

I've been busily creating for the 29 Faces blog challenge. May I present "Lily", my Day 8 Face!

See the details on this purple fairy painting at my shop

New Poppies

2012-02-08T09:48:00.000-08:00

Poppy Joy
12 x 11 inches

Poppy Shadows
11 x 10 inches

Here are a couple of my new poppy paintings. I have been having fun with textures and what I call ghost poppies. The backgrounds of both of these paintings were created first. The second, Poppy Shadows, uses a technique called color sanding into damp paint. Enjoy!

Cute Art World's Wooden Shelf Sitter Blocks!

2012-02-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

I have been busy creating my new found love!

I am creating these lovely little blocks!

They are so cute!

If you have a special request

of one of my designs just let me know!

So far here are the ones I have listed at the moment.

On Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop/anitrabear

Fish n' Chips - Seattle Memories...

2012-02-01T05:38:00.000-08:00

Fish n' Chips

Patricia Christensen
12" x 9"
Pastel on Ampersand Pastel Board

Now on exhibit at Gallery 25 ~ Ogden, Utah

"Small Works Show" through February 29th by Ogden Palette Club

New painting completed January 29th

2012-01-31T15:26:00.000-08:00

"Wenn ich trinke muss ich singen"

Oil on wood, 8"x8" by Amanda Collis

view on etsy

29 faces in February

2012-01-29T22:48:00.000-08:00

Hello! For all the people that like to paint or draw portraits, faces, I have a challenge for you!

http://ilove2paint.blogspot.com/2012/01/29-faces-challenge.html

For those that like facebook, there's an event page to visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/337032286318115/

See you there!

Green Pop - Watercolor and Gouache 5 x 7

2012-01-29T09:30:00.000-08:00

This is now available at my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

Long-Toothed Aspens

2012-01-29T06:26:00.001-08:00

Long-Toothed Aspens - Original Art Card

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolour, ink, acrylic, and coloured pencil

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Pet Portrait

2012-01-28T12:45:00.000-08:00

"Lola"

I love to paint animals!
I've taken my recent portrait of an English Bulldog and used it as a sample for my new custom pet portrait listing.
See the details at my shop

New mixed media canvas - Precious Remnants

2012-01-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

My latest canvas - it's 16 x 20" and called "Precious Remnants".

I love making these luggage tag canvases, finding all the tiny bits and pieces. It reminds me of that game where you have to find as many objects as possible that will fit into a matchbox!I've used allsorts here, from embroidery thread to clock parts, jigsaw pieces to a piece of old lace.

New work - to help establish a local independent community arts venue

2012-01-24T17:25:00.000-08:00

Bright Young Thing (II)

Ambergris

(Above: untitled as yet)

Roseate Country (II)

Hello all!

At least 50% of my net art sales up to 3rd February will go towards a local community arts project,

so as an extra incentive everyone who makes a purchase from my etsy shop before the deadline

will receive a 15% discount on all future purchases.

Thanks for looking :-)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mossmottle

Made with Prayer and Care.

2012-01-23T16:11:00.000-08:00

This is my latest picture. I make afghans and donate then to charities and I decided to make a card to attach to the afghan.

White Ash

2012-01-23T10:25:00.000-08:00

White Ash - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink, and acrylic

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Soul Sister

2012-01-18T00:20:00.000-08:00

This is a painting I did in acrylic and metalic paint. It is my soul sister! We all have one a spiritual guide. This is my whimsical version of my angel now on sell in my Etsy store.

by artist Kathy McCartney
www.McCartneyFineArt.com
http://mccartneytropicalexpressions.blogspot.com/

New Love Bird Art in time for Valentines Day! :)

2012-01-16T17:26:00.000-08:00

"Love is in the Air" original painting by Shanna Daley

Shanna Creations

www.shannacreations.etsy.com

2012-01-16T02:41:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest paintings posted in my Etsy shop in the past week or so:

Original Watercolour Painting © Stacey-Ann Cole 2012

'Angel' Original Watercolour Painting © Stacey-Ann Cole 2012

'Serene Goddess' Original Watercolour Painting © Stacey-Ann Cole 2012

Thanks!
Stacey-Ann

Surreal shells

2012-01-15T15:54:00.000-08:00

I have two new paintings, both 5 x 7 inch acrylic paintings on canvas board, inspired by the rather strange idea of combining molluscs with images of dessert. It all started because of something I saw in the background of "Yellow Submarine" which my brain misinterpreted as a snail with a cupcake on its back. I'm sure I'll come up with more, but for now here are two of them!

I made a post of these and some other recent psychedelic and surreal paintings and prints over at my blog for Art by Sarada.

Black Capped Chickadee - Original Watercolor

2012-01-14T15:54:00.000-08:00

This watercolor measures 4 x 6. It is available at my shop Sixsisters Art
on etsy. You will find many other affordable pieces of art there.

Common Milkweed

2012-01-14T05:50:00.001-08:00

Common Milkweed - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, acrylic and ink

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

NEW PAINTING - PINK TULIP

2012-01-13T10:09:00.000-08:00

PINK TULIP

Watercolors By Barbara Rosenzweig

Fine Art Reproduction

8x10 matted watercolor $19.99

(FREE US & CA Shipping)

Tulips say Romance and Elegance. My new painting of a single tulip says both with its antique gold filigree and rich green backdrop.

Please visit me....

Website: http://www.WatercolorsByBarbara.com/

Art/Gardening/Photography Blog: http://BarbaraRosenzweig.blogspot.com/

Etsy: BarbaraRosenzweig.etsy.com

Travel Blog: http://BarbaraRosenzweig.wordpress.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WatercolorsByBarbara

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BarbarasArt

Don't Stop Love - aceo

2012-01-13T09:45:00.000-08:00

Original watercolor available at my shop Sixsisters Art on etsy.

Eastern Flowering Dogwood

2012-01-13T06:41:00.001-08:00

Eastern Flowering Dogwood - Original ACEO

2.5" x 3.5"

watercolor, ink, acrylic and colored pencil

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Purple Flowers

2012-01-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

Purple Flowers - Original Painting

5" x 7"

watercolor, acrylic and ink

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

POLO BEACH WAILEA, MAUI ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-01-12T12:51:00.000-08:00

This is Polo Beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
This beautiful beach can be found on the resorty Wailea Makena south side of the island, and can be somewhat crowded, but the amazing views make it worth it!

"Polo Beach"
is one of my original 6x12, one of a kind, palette knife oil paintings.

It is painted on a gallery wrapped canvas, and the painting continues around the edges, so there is no need for a frame if you do not want one.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Mountain Mist by Alexandra Kopp

2012-01-11T10:51:00.000-08:00

"MOUNTAIN MIST" is an 11x14 giclee printed on 140 watercolor paper.

A trip to the Smokey Mountains inspired this painting.

This was the beautiful view of the mountains from our cabin porch.

www.alexandrkopp.com/

http//www.alexandrakoppblogspot/

Thanks for viewing my artwork.

Purple Clouds

2012-01-11T07:29:00.000-08:00

Purple Clouds - Original Painting

5" x 7"

watercolor, acrylic and ink

Available: juliesuzanne.etsy.com

Hydrangeas in an Orange Vase

2012-01-09T17:09:00.000-08:00

Wow! A bold splash of color can perk up any room and "Hydrangeas in an Orange Vase" has tons of color.

The juxtaposition of colors directly across from each other on the color wheel give this painting a big WOW factor. Does your mother-in-law's house depress you every time you walk through the door (and I'm just kidding about all of this) then this painting would be the perfect gift for her since it will bring a smile to your face and brighten your day every time you see it.

Here it is in my kitchen. (Yes. I hand-painted polka-dots on the walls.) It looks great here, but will look good on your walls too.

Here's a close-up so you can see the brush work.

Check it out in my Etsy shop.

This painting in Lyndel's Etsy shop

The fourth picture in a series called "Angel Hugs."

2012-01-09T15:44:00.000-08:00

This is dedicated to a friend named Vivien who after taking of her sister who died of Brain Cancer found our she had Uterine Cancer. Vivien had a hysterectomy and everything is clear! Thank God!

Kitty Love - ACEO - Original Watercolor

2012-01-08T20:04:00.000-08:00

   If our cats could read we would send them valentines.
   Now available in my shop Sixsisters Art.

"She Had A Desire Of The Heart" by Artist Terri Smith

2012-01-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

Heart In a Bubble - Original Watercolor and Gouache 5 x 7

2012-01-06T10:08:00.000-08:00

Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
William Shakespeare
This is new to my shop Sixsisters Art. I hope to add more valentine works soon.

EARLY MORNING by Alexandra Kopp

2012-01-06T05:30:00.000-08:00

EARLY MORNING is a 4x5 inch mini canvas painting that I recently added to my ETSY shop

It's been a while since I posted any new artwork, life just has a way of taking over; but I am back to my painting. Please enjoy and thank you for viewing.

www.alexandrakopp.com/
http://alexandrasstudio.etsy.com
http://alexandrakopp.blogspot.com/

2012-01-05T18:35:00.000-08:00

"Hydrangea" is the tamer of three-headed snakes at my little circus that I am illustrating, she's the first out of the gates! Happy new year everyone! More weird gothic and psychedelic art can be found at my Etsy shop, Art by Sarada.

Winter Refuge

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

An original painting in acrylic on 11x14 gallery wrapped canvas so there's no need for a frame - although I think a good frame always adds to a painting.

You can read a little of the story behind the painting on my art blog

Bear Hollow Creations Blog

See it in my Etsy shop by clicking here - Winter Refuge

Lyndel Littleton - Bear Hollow Creations

KOKO HEAD Portlock Oahu, Hawaii ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2012-01-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope 2012 is off to a great start for everyone.

This is an original palette knife oil paintings of the Portlock area of Hawaii Kai, located on the south east end of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The extinct volcanic crater in the background is Koko Head. Just beyond that lies the magical underwater nature preserve of Hanauma Bay.

Portlock is a very desirable area to live, with homes on and near the water in a beautiful tropical setting. And when the surf is up, "China Walls" located just off the point, is a great place to catch some awesome lefts!

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Western Meadowlark - Original Watercolor

2012-01-02T16:27:00.000-08:00

   This watercolor measures 5 x 7. It is my first painting of 2012!
   Hoping we all have great success in our artistic endeavors.
   This painting is available for purchase at my etsy shop
   Sixsistersart.

"Perched with a Popsicle" - Original Oil Painting of Children

2011-12-31T11:31:00.000-08:00

Perched with a Popsicle
Oil on Panel, 9 by 12 inches
Textured painting with a palette knife
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89432706/original-textured-oil-painting-of

"My Girl" Day Twenty Ink Sketch

2011-12-30T12:32:00.000-08:00

Years ago two very special dogs came into our lifes, Suzie aka Yellow Fawn and Dexter aka Moose. They were anonymously given to my parents who eventually gave them to us and they became dear and precious members of our little family. As far as we could discern they were in the Rhodesian Ridgeback family.

Thumbing through my albums today, I came across a photo of Suzie and it just called out to me as the subject of my Day Twenty Sketch. Now, mind you, drawing animals is not something that comes easily to me. I finally decided to challenge myself further in Brenda Swenson's 75 Day Sketch Challenge and at least attempt this drawing. So here is

"My Girl"

Happy New Year!
Karen Anne Brady

"Soldier Boy"

2011-12-29T15:51:00.000-08:00

I am so enjoying going through my old albums! Today I found a photo from 10/4/1993 and decided to sketch what I call "Soldier Boy"....

This "75 Day Sketch Challenge" is fun!

Try it you'll like it too!

Karen Anne

Eiscafe - Original Textured Cityscape in Oils by Nithya Swaminathan

2011-12-29T13:06:00.000-08:00

Eiscafe
Oil on Canvas, 10 by 10 inches
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89379769/eiscafe-original-cityscape-in-oils-10-by

Brenda Swenson' "75 Day Sketch Challenge"

2011-12-29T12:32:00.000-08:00

I have recently decided to take part in Brenda Swenson's "75 Day Sketch Challenge". The purpose of this challenge is to build observation and drawing skills. Each participant sketches one drawing a day for 75 days using only pen and ink ... no pencils or erasers allowed.

I have just finished my eighteenth ink sketch and I am finding my confidence growing. It truly is a challenge not to make a pre-sketch in pencil, ink over the lines and then erase all pencil marks.

If you'd like to see Day 1 through 17 sketches, you can view them on my Flickr Photostream. in my "75 Day Sketch Challenge" Album.

"Day Eighteen 12/28/2011"

I invite you to join in on this challenge. It really is a lot of fun and you

may find you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for.

Happy New Year!

Karen Anne Brady

New original mixed media canvas

2011-12-28T13:28:00.000-08:00

A new original mixed media canvas

that I've created with acrylic paints and collage. I'm drawn to butterflies a lot in my work; as well as being beautiful, in some cultures they're said to represent the human soul :)

Size : 7” X 5" X 0.75" approx (17.5 x 12.5 x 1.9 cm approx.)

Available in my etsy shop

MOURNING GLORY

2011-12-28T06:43:00.001-08:00

MOURNING GLORY
Original acrylic on gallery wrap canvas 12" x12".
http://www.etsy.com/shop/OriginalsbyMarcela?ref=si_shop

A SWELL DAY FOR SURFING ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-28T05:18:00.000-08:00

Am I the only one VAST blogging?
C'mon people, we would like to see everyone's VAST Creations! :O)
A surfer couple sit high above the thundering waves that roll in from a freak south swell. As they finish up their lunch, they have to decide if they want to hit the monster surf below, potentially risking life and limb for an epic surf day, or to stay and enjoy the magic of Mother Nature's show from their safe, dry, vantage point.
Of course you know they ended up going!
Cowabunga, dude!

"A Swell Day For Surfing"
is an original 16x20 palette knife painting,
and can be found HERE.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

HOMEWARD BOUND ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-22T18:44:00.000-08:00

The sea birds of Hawaii have their very own bit of Paradise, making their nesting sites in the sheer cliffs high above the churning sea below.

"Homeward Bound"
is one of my original 10x20, one of a kind, palette knife oil paintings.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

DREAMING OF PARADISE ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-19T15:43:00.000-08:00

Palm tree covered remote tropical islands.
Dreaming doesn't get much better than this!

"Dreaming Of Paradise"
is one of my original 10x20, one of a kind, palette knife oil paintings.

It is available HERE.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

The Making of Something Beautiful - Part One

2011-12-18T22:26:00.000-08:00

First panel (painting) in the triptych series "Oak Leaf Glory"
12" x 12" original acrylic painting

This is the first painting in my latest triptych, "Oak Leaf Glory". I wanted to depict the life cycle of the great oak, from the strong first growth of green to it's final golden glory. I decided to use it's leaves to illustrate this. I use a variety of green pigments, yellow, and iridescent green. The colors shift and glow as you walk around the painting and as light conditions change from day to night and evening lighting. Stay tuned for the next two panels in the coming week and when it's complete will be available at my Etsy store.

CONTEMPLATING ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-16T13:06:00.000-08:00

In keeping with the spirit of my
“Santa’s Gone Surfin’ Sale” on Etsy,
I recently listed my newest surf-themed painting.

It is an original 16 x 20 palette knife oil painting titled
“Contemplating”.

This was so much fun to paint!

A surfer dude and his girlfriend sit high above the thundering surf that rolls in from a freak south swell. He has tough decision ahead of him. To bail out on his girl and hit the monster waves, potentially risking life and limb for an epic surf day, or to stay and enjoy the magic of Mother Nature's show with the one he loves.

"Contemplating" can be found HERE.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

SANTA's GONE SURFIN' ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-15T12:50:00.001-08:00

My SANTA'S GONE SURFIN' SALE is going on now!
Take 20% off ANYTHING in my shop.
Just enter code "SGS20" at checkout.

Santa is having too much fun surfin' the North Shore of Hawaii this Christmas, so you'll have to find your own special gifts. And 20% off ANY Island Dream Life Painting is a great way to celebrate the Holidays!

Mele Kalikimaka from the Land Of ALOHA!
Lisabongzee

Click on the SALE button below to check out my
ISLAND DREAM LIFE PAINTINGS.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

2011-12-14T15:21:00.000-08:00

Lately, I've been adding new artworks and more to my Etsy shop and here's one of them...


CIRCLE OF LIFE Encaustic mixed media 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches (30.5 x 30.5 x 4 cm)

Please, check this and all the new listings I've added. I'll appreciate your comments!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CorinaDotDash?ref=si_shop

Thank you!

MYSTIC ISLES ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-14T13:03:00.000-08:00

Out in the vast Pacific Ocean, there are still hidden jems of secluded tropical Islands to be discovered by the lucky few who take the time to seek them out.

"Mystic Isles"
is one of my original 10x20, one of a kind, palette knife oil paintings.
It is available HERE.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

2011-12-14T12:47:00.000-08:00

My Holiday Sale is on! Take 15% off all ORIGINAL art for a limited time

"Sunset over the Ocean" ORIGINAL art Painting

by Shanna Creations

www.shannacreations.etsy.com

Early Spring Garden, By MysticSilks

2011-12-14T12:41:00.000-08:00

I worked on this 9x12 wrapped canvas, acrylic painting to remind me that a spring always follows a winter.

You can also see this on etsy:http://www.etsy.com/listing/88678065/art-original-paintingacrylic-fine

2011-12-14T12:36:00.000-08:00

"Dripping Freedom" ORIGINAL art Painting

by Shanna Creations

www.shannacreations.etsy.com

ROOM WITH A VIEW - Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-12T07:10:00.001-08:00

“Room With A View”
was created completely from my imagination.
I often dream of an idealic Paradise with soaring velvet green mountains, sparkling waterfalls, swaying palm trees, and lush tropical foliage. My small thatched tiki hut sits positioned to provide a perfect view of the gorgeous turquoise waters of the vast Pacific.
It never hurts to dream big!

"Room With A View" is one of my original palette knife oil paintings, and measures 30" x 24".

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Dove Love - Original Watercolor 6 x 8

2011-12-07T07:37:00.000-08:00

This watercolor is now available at
my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

LUMAHAI BEACH KAUAI ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-12-06T12:47:00.000-08:00

I love vacationing on the outer-islands in the Hawaiian chain. Each has it’s own special features that make it different from the others.
This is Lumahai Beach, on the North Shore of Kauai.
It was a perfect day, and we practically had the place all to ourselves! I guess there are still some (somewhat) hidden Paradises to be found after all!

“Perfect Day At Hanalei ~~ Lumahai Beach, Kauai”
is one of my latest palette knife oil paintings.

It comes professionally framed, and can be found HERE.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork.

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

Acorn Woodpecker

2011-12-06T07:10:00.000-08:00

This is a new addition to my etsy shop Sixsisters Art.

This original watercolor measures 6 x 6 inches and is

on aquabord.

Blue Winter Owl

2011-12-03T14:08:00.001-08:00

"Into the Owl Storm" is a little 6 x 8 inch acrylic painting with one of my favorite subjects, owls, in blue and winter colors, in a slightly impressionist-inspired style.

I have lots more winter art in my shop, Art By Sarada!

I recently posted on my blog about some other artists and craftspeople I know, for handmade holiday gift ideas.

RED SKY AT NIGHT... SAILOR's DELIGHT ~ Lisabongzee's Island Dream Life

2011-11-30T13:07:00.000-08:00

Just sailing along thru Paradise!

"Red Sky At Night" is an original 4x4 mini oil painting.

Mahalo for taking the time to view my artwork!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII !

LisaBongZee's Island Dream Life Website

RED ORANGE DAYLILY - NEW PAINTING

2011-11-29T19:30:00.001-08:00

NEW PAINTING - RED ORANGE DAYLILY

Watercolors by Barbara Rosenzweig

Fine Art Reproduction

11x14 print in a 16x20 mat - $48

(FREE US & CA Shipping)

Summer is the time for this wonderful plant to shine in my garden! I love the variety of colors that can be found on each plant! This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting is a brilliant example of summer garden riches!

Please visit me....

Website: http://www.WatercolorsByBarbara.com/

Art/Gardening/Photography Blog: http://BarbaraRosenzweig.blogspot.com/

Etsy: BarbaraRosenzweig.etsy.com

Travel Blog: http://BarbaraRosenzweig.wordpress.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WatercolorsByBarbara

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BarbarasArt

Lava Flow

2011-11-28T18:13:00.000-08:00

Sold this painting, Lava Flow, with Wilderness posted below! This painting layers a Hawaiian map, ink drawing, metal, mica, encaustic, and acrylic on a small stretched canvas.

Wilderness

2011-11-28T18:07:00.000-08:00

Just sold this painting today! It's entitled Wilderness, and layers a Hawaiian map, 2 Hawaiian petroglyph drawings, encaustic (wax), green sand and olivine (I purchased on the Big Island of Hawaii), acrylic and mica on a small stretched canvas.

Angels!

2011-11-28T08:24:00.001-08:00

Here are a couple of my Angels:

Deep Within

2011-11-28T05:24:00.000-08:00

My new painting this week is entitled Deep Within.This painting layers a Hawaiian map, ink drawing, vintage image, text, acrylic media, and acrylic on a small stretched canvas.I just love drawing these little petroglyphs from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!

'I Am Blessed' Original Painting by Creativesque

2011-11-28T05:03:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest watercolour painting in the Serenity, Joy Series of artwork:

It is painted on textured Khadi paper which is handmade in India and measures approx. 8" x 5.75".

The inspiration behind this piece was to recognize the blessings in one's life, especially when we feel we have none.

Thanks
Stacey-Ann

Hawaiian Puppy Love

2011-11-25T15:57:00.000-08:00

Here is my newest oil painting of two adorable Beagle puppies sitting high and dry on their owner's surf board. Some owners in Hawaii like to dress their dogs in leis, sunglasses, and even Hawaiian print clothing! I could not resist painting the characters I see on the beach. My inspirations are gathered through various images and ideas that I combine to make my original art. I also noted my symbol and message on the surfboard “Peace, Love, and Aloha.” Let’s remember to emote these good feelings wherever we are in the world. I love animals and it is fun for me to paint them. I am available to do commissions of your pets. Please just inquire. This original oil painting is on sale in my Etsy store for 1/2 price at $475.00 US dollars

Here is where my new painting is listed for sale on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87075773/hawaiian-style-puppy-love
Artist Kathy McCartney
www.McCartneyFineArt.com
http://mccartneytropicalexpressions.blogspot.com/