Fine Art Friday

Hello! Happy Canada Day to our neighbors to the north! In honor of their day, today's featured art will be of Canada! Enjoy!!



1.) Cape Enrage
2.) Lighthouse at Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia Canada
3.) Into the Mist - Quebec
4.) Vancouver Lighthouse
5.) Antique Look Church Landscape
6.) Lake Nippising
7.) Lake Louise
8.) WaWa Ontario


Canada Day Facts:

1.) Canadian annual holiday marking the day in 1867 when Canada became the first British colony to become a dominion.

2.) Former name Dominion Day.

3.) Frequently referred to as "Canada's birthday", the occasion marks the joining of the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867.

4.) Canada became a kingdom in its own right on that date, but the British Parliament held limited political control over the new country, that was shed in stages over the years until the last vestiges were surrendered in 1982.


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Fine Art Friday

“My heart that was rapt away by the wild cherry blossoms - will it return to my body when they scatter?”
-Unknown

Hello! In honor of spring and Japan, Sakura (cherry blossoms) are the subject of my attention today. I would like to share these wonderful pieces of art - Enjoy!


“Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.”
-Ikkyu Sojun



1.) Cherry Blossoms Print
2.) Cherry Blossom Original Watercolor
3.) Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree Watercolor 3 Print
4.) Cherry Blossoms
5.) Cherry Blossoms Original Painting
6.) Small Print Cherry Blossom
7.) Cherry Blossom Original Silk Screen Print
8.) Original flower drawing (ink on paper)


In Your Absence

Not yet summer,
but unseasonable heat
pries open the cherry tree.

It stands there stupefied,
in its sham, pink frills,
dense with early blooming.

Then, as afternoon cools
into more furtive winds,
I look up to see
a blizzard of petals
rushing the sky.

It is only April.
I can't stop my own life
from hurrying by.
The moon, already pacing.

-Judith Harris

Temptation Thursday!

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
~Elmer Davis

Hello! I want to say "Thank You" to all the vets out there (especially my hubby)! It is because of our veterans that I am able to sit here and blog about what I like! Today is a short, yet sweet blog post (my boys are home and we are going out to play!). Enjoy!

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy



1.) String of Pearls - Gallery wrapped canvas by redbeandesign
2.) Rainforest Print by Jellybeans
3.) Framed Canvas Art Print - Drips Green by AcquiredDesign
4.) Monsoon Rain, Original Watercolor ACEO by KatieChristo

Thought of the Day:

"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers."
~José Narosky

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 9/3/2010

Hello! For today Friday favorites I would like to share some artwork, in green (of course) that I found while browsing Etsy. All this pieces of art are miniatures, known as ACEO's. What are ACEO's you ask? Well, let me tell you!

* ACEO's or Art Cards, Editions and Originals are miniature
works of art the size of a baseball or playing card.
* They can be framed or stored in an album. ACEOs can be
created in any medium available in the art world.
* There are no rules limiting the artist, except that the
dimensions have to be 2.5" x 3.5".
* They're a great way of collecting original art, at an
affordable price. Start your collection today!

Enjoy!



1.) Moss Green Dew Drops - Watercolor ACEO
2.) Artichoke study 2 original ACEO watercolor
3.) Original ACEO Twisted Bonsai Topiary
4.) Underwater Flowers-Yellow Flowers-ACEO Print
5.) Solitary Pear ACEO Print
6.) Manakin Bird Female - ACEO Original Pencil Drawing


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 8/13/2010

Hello - TGIF! Today I have decided to share some of my favorite items that can be purchased on Etsy! Enjoy, but please don't buy them all - save me one or two!



1.) Palette Knife Original Acrylic Painting: End of the Day
2.) Landscape 116 Original Oil Painting
3.) ACEO Colorful Trees
4.) Tea Tidbits Stickers
5.) Vintage Summer Into Autumn Bowls
6.) Mini Halloween Jack O Lantern
7.) Bottecelli Vase
8.) Woman's Mary Jane Slippers
9.) Tiffany Sari Buttons
10.) Fullers Earth Clay Facial Bar
11.) Blankie and Softie gift set in a travel case
12.) Gourd Bird house with Holly Design

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 4/16/2010

“If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.”
-Martin Delany


Happy Friday everyone! I hope you are doing well! Today's Friday Favorites are some beauties - Enjoy!


Pumpkin Spice Meringue Melts by Copperlilly Botanicals

“It is a mistake that there is no bath that will cure people's manners, but drowning would help”
-Mark Twain


Birds In Lines by Anna Ruby King

“Good art doesn't choose sides.”
-Bertolt Brecht


Locarno Beach Deckchair by Gallant & Jones

“That's where we used to put our chairs. Way out there where that wave is rolling. Our beach is under that water.”
-Barbara Wilson


Hydrangea, Original Watercolor by Laura Trevey

“This very moment is a seed from which the flowers of tomorrow's happiness grow.”
-Margaret Lindsey


2 Oval Platters by Atelier BB

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate - that's my philosophy”
-Thornton Wilder


Urban Picnic Roll-Up by Nstar Studio

“We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on all our picnics.”
-Bill Vaughn


GamiWicks Candle Votives by GamiWorks

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
-Buddha


Bad Joke of the day:

What illness did everyone on the Enterprise catch?
....Chicken Spocks!


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 2/12/2010

"Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen."
-Leonardo da Vinci

Hello - I hope everyone is having a great week! Today I am featuring my favorite type of art to collect: ACEO's.

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."
-Henry Ward Beecher

What is an ACEO you say? Well, let me tell you!

ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals". When creating these cards there is only one rule - they have to measure 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches - the size of a trading card. Otherwise, the sky is the limit!

ACEO's are an offshoot of the popular and frequently traded (never sold) Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). These original, work-of-art calling cards were traded among artists and were the brainchild of Swiss artist, M. Vänçi Stirnemann in 1996.

ACEO's are sold as originals or prints. Make sure you know which type you are buying. A print should be labeled as such, and it should be numbered and signed.

I am an avid ACEO collector. I have "Coffee Table" book that I made to keep my ACEO collection. I love to look at it daily and it makes a great conversation piece! Collecting ACEO's is a fun, compact, and relatively inexpensive way to collect art!

Start your collection today!

Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.
-Pablo Picasso

Etsy Buy Handmade nikid

"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one."
-Stella Adler

Have a great weekend and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

ACEO Exchange: Let's have some fun!

Hello!

I am fortunate enough to participate in the More Meaningful Gifts (MMG) BnR.

As a result of some conversations, we decided to have an ACEO exchange: ACEO-X (version 1.0)!

Amanda at Ulixis Crafts
has kindly offered to host it!

Anyone who's interested can participate, but you have to be committed to make an ACEO & mail it off to your swap partner within the deadline!



By: ddots



What is an ACEO?

ACEO stands for "art cards, editions & originals". You may also see them labeled as "ATC" or "art trading cards". Basically, the only rule for these mini pieces of art is that they be the same size as standard playing / baseball cards: 2.5" x 3.5". Otherwise, the sky's the limit - you can use pretty much any technique you want! Knit or sew one together, make one out of clay, paper mache or collage...



By: artbydonnarose



ACEO-X Rules:

1. Make sure you can create an original ACEO by Friday July 24th and are willing to send it to your partner world-wide by Monday July 27th at the latest.

DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU AREN'T PLANNING ON SENDING AN ACEO!

2. The deadline to sign up is Sunday July 12. On this day, Amanda will randomize the partners & let you know who you're sending your ACEO to. You won't know who you're getting yours from though! This gives you 2 weeks to create an original ACEO.

3. To sign up: send your name, Etsy shop name (if you have one), email address & mailing address to Amanda @ ulixis{dot}crafts{at}gmail{dot}com. Please put "ACEO swap" in the subject line.

4. Your ACEO must be the standard 2.5 x 3.5" size but otherwise let your creativity run wild. It MUST BE AN ORIGINAL art card and NOT a print! Please make sure to include the title of your piece, your name & the date either on the back of the card or on an additional piece of paper.

5. Take a quick picture of your ACEO and send it to Amanda by Friday July 24. This way, she can be sure everyone is getting their surprise. Once Amanda has a photo of all of them, she will blog about them & show them off so everyone can wonder which one they're getting!

If you have any other questions feel free to contact me through my blog or check out Ulixis Crafts.



By: H20works



I hope you can participate and have some fun along the way!!!

Fabulous Finds for Friday!

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Hello! I hope everyone had a great week!

It has been busy around my house - both of my kids were sick and my six year-old missed a week of school. I listed a few new items in my Etsy shop and "created" a few more "treats" that I need to list. Also, I have purchased quite a few items from various Etsy shops which I was happy to find! Hence - Fabulous Finds for Friday!!

Fabulous Find #1:

  

Dancing Bear Teahouse

This lovely little shop carries homemade loose teas in a variety of flavors, tea cups, tea pots and other tea accessories!

I purchased the three flavor variety pack!

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Fabulous Find #2:

Kimber's Handmade Bath & Body

Need to pamper yourself a little? Well, this is the place to start! Kimber carries over 150 scents of handmade soaps, sugar scrubs, bath salts and linen sprays.

I purchased the sweet orange soap with colloidal oatmeal and it is wonderful.

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Fabulous Find #3:

My Artsy Baby

If you have kids and are planning to redecorate their room(s)or are looking for one more thing to make their room "just so," stop by this shop!

I redecorated my six year-olds room and needed one more piece of artwork for over his bed. Well, after months of searching, I found this..... (bear in mind it was a custom order so I don't have the exact picture because it is in production.)

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I hope you enjoyed my Fabulous Finds!! Now, go shopping and help the economy!

Ciao!