Five Golden Rings, 12 days of Christmas

I am redesigning my art portfolio. That is why I have not been making daily postings as usual.  Check back to see some new and exciting offerings from this blog.

"5 Golden Rings Mosaic"

12 days of Christmas clay engraving

6" high by 4"

original miniature

$130 + $8s/h

This original is perhaps my favorite in this series.  It is a treasure and I am offering the original for sale.

Three French Hens Mosaic

"Three French Hens, Mosaic"

3rd  miniature in the 12 days of Christmas series

image size is 6" x 4"

Three French Hens adorned by chicken wire, green and holiday bulbs.  Their conversation consists of "bonjours and ca va".  These are happy hens!

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Tears of Joy

"Tears of Joy" Mandala

10" x 9"

Original watercolor/gouache on Bristol paper

Includes some textured acrylic paint

My faces/mandalas are meant to explore expressions and emotions.  Sometimes I combine them with words and letters.  They are meant to uplift and lighten the spirits. 

Partridge in a Pear Tree Mosaic

Partridge in a Pear Tree

miniature engraving with color

6" by 4"

This is the first in the series of mosaics and is also the first of the 12 days of Christmas.

Most of this work had to be under under a magnifying glass.  When I was a little girl, I spent a lot of time in churches whose architecture was modeled after historic churches in Italy.  The stained glass was nothing short of fantastic and I remember staring in wonder at these works of art.  Funny how certain things never leave a person.

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Orange Feather by Naquaiya

"Orange Feather"
original watercolor

7"x10"
What's better than a feather? Maybe two feathers. This little painting is on toned pastel paper and is painted with watercolor and gouache.

Kandinsky and O'Keefe

See a little overview of this wonderful show.
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Turtle Dove Mosaic

Turtle Dove Mosaic
miniature drawing
clay engraving with color
4" x 6"

Two doves on a branch with embellishments inspired by Pennslyvania Dutch designs of long ago. Blues weave in and out in the mosaic stained glass theme.
This miniature is engraved on illustration board and will need to be framed under glass.

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Death by Chocolate (and Strawberries)

Death by Chocolate (and Strawberries)
original clay engraving with color
7" x 5"
sealed, ready to display

Great combination of flavors and colors. This is a great way to die....chocolate and strawberries!

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Mosaic Sun Face Mandala

"Mosaic Sun Face Mandala"
original clay engraving
7" x 5"
sealed, ready to display

Radiant and beaming with a warm sun behind the glass.
Mandala your dreams in the direction of light.

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Lake Sacagawea, City Scape

"Lake Sacagawea, City Scape"
original clay engraving
5" x 7"
sealed, ready to hang or easel display

This is a beautiful, manicured and well maintained public park in Longview, WA. The man made lake is a popular place for joggers, walkers, dog walkers, and anybody and everyone is welcome. It's about 2 miles to make the loop and the paths are bordered with outstandingly beautiful old trees of many varieties.

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Face Blue for Hale

"Face Blue for Hale"
original clay engraving with color
sealed, ready to hang
7" x 5"

Thesaurus says "hale" is an adjective. yes...
....fair weather and a hale crew healthy, fit, fighting fit, well, in good health, bursting with health, in fine fettle, strong, robust, vigorous, hardy, sturdy, hearty, lusty, able-bodied; informal in the pink, as right as rain. antonym unwell.
hale 1 |hāl|
Webster's dictionary says. . .
(of a person, esp. an elderly one) strong and healthy : only just sixty, very hale and hearty.
ORIGIN Old English , variant of hāl [whole.]
hale 2
verb [ trans. ] archaic
drag or draw forcibly : he haled an old man out of the audience.
ORIGIN Middle English : from Old French haler, from Old Norse hala.

I'M IN love with this word. Last night we had lightening and thunder. Today a sudden rain storm that turned to hale. Fitting and put me in the mood to draw this face.

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Country Folks Deli

"Country Folks Deli"
original clay engraving
5" x 7"
sealed and ready to display, frame optional

Folks having fun in town. A friendly atmosphere is here for all. Summer days are coming to a close but we still congregate outside.

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Baby Burro and Daylilies

"Baby Burro and Daylilies"
original watercolor
8" x 6"
$100 + 8

Baby animals are fantastic. Got to hold this little guy for a while and I fell in love. Wouldn't you?
This watercolor comes in a nice little mahogany shadowbox frame.

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Raisin Cinnamon Bread

"Raisin, Cinnamon Bread"
original clay engraving with color
5" x 7"

I've always loved making bread--it's the country in me. But it turns out that I also like to draw it. I was intrigued by the dark swirls running through the loaf and the patterns that it made, juxtaposed with the stark white frosting on top.

These small clayboard engravings are fitted on the back with hardware and sealed, so framing is optional. Their cast shadow on the wall makes the frame.

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Sunflower Tuxedo Cat

"Sunflower Tuxedo Cat"
original watercolor
9"x12"

He was born in a sunflower and he goes back there from time to time to take a rest from his busy schedule. He likes to pontificate, deliberate, and promulgate.
He's just a cool, tuxedo cat who knows that blue and yellow go good together.

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Horse Painting Day

"Horse Painting Day"
original watercolor, 9" x 12"

OK Gals.....It's as good a day as any. Out comes the paint and away we go to play with our horses. Let's decorate them by the little waterfall. OMG.....I think they are loving this? After all, wouldn't you?

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Four Crows Mosaic

"Four Crows Mosaic"

miniature work, mosaic series
6" x 4"
Essdee Scratchboard Panel
s o l d

Every day I feed the crows. If I'm a little late, I hear about it. Sure they like bread, but the also enjoy cat food left for cats, who, if aren't fast enough, get duped by the crows. Crows count, they talk and they are intelligent. This mosaic miniature series is giving me ideas to do this in bigger oils. Early influences of religious art are definitely at play here.

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Quail Trail

"Quail Trail"
original clay engraving with color on panel
sealed and ready to hang, framing optional
5" x 7"

It's early morning on the planet earth. The year is 2090. Low desert covers much of the north american continent. To our surprise we see a green sky, an alligator lizard and a family of quail. They parade each morning in search of seeds and weeds. YAVOL!

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My New Print Shop

I'm excited to announce the opening of my print shop on Etsy.
My portfolio is substantial and I will be adding prints weekly.
I am thrilled at the quality of these gorgeous prints.
I have been dreaming of the day when I could offer this service and
it's finally here!
Coming soon will be canvas paper prints with a hanging dowel option.
They are ideal gifts.
Check out my print gallery and use the paypal option.
I have made combined shipping on quantities easy for you.
I am really looking forward to this new line.
It is a great way to collect my art!

Red Rose and Hummingbird

Red Rose and Hummingbird
original clay engraving with color on panel
5" x 7"

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El Conejo Rojo, Red Rabbit

"El Conejo Rojo"
original mixed media, color engraving on panel
5" x 7"
ready to hang, framing optional

He's on his way to a better life. Watch closely or you'll miss him as he whizzes by in a flash. The animals I draw get closer to my heart each and every day.

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Arts an easy target when budgets are slashed

every day we pile these stories up
click the title to read about it
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Heavy on the Turquoise

"Heavy on the Turquoise"
original clay engraving with color
5" x 7"
sealed and ready to hang
framing optional

Her wealth is worn with pride. This is the turquoise that is now all mined out. This is the stuff legends are made of. Actually, I take that back....she's the legend and the turquoise is the stuff. Native American portraits continue. This series explores pride, honor, and a little hidden message or two to take or not to take.

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My Sofa Spot

My Sofa Spot
original mixed media on panel
5" x 7"

He's claimed his spot. Didn't you know this was his sofa? He knows it.
This art is sealed and ready to hang. Framing not necessary.

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Black Hat

"Black Hat"
original clay color engraving on masonite
7" x 5"

Black hat, worn face, long story. He's from a time when the river flowed freely. Now he wears an amulet of a figure with open arms, a symbol of hope in a sad time. Native American portraits continue.

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Mandala Face Summer

Mandala Face Summer
original gouache on pastel paper
11" x 8"

I'm loving these summer days and the weather is so superb I shiver at the thought that it may end soon. Every day has been glorious--sun, big sky, beautiful blue, clouds, sailboats, fishing along the river, festivals and sandals. The air is by contrast crisp and refreshing. This mandala speaks of summer to me. Perhaps it will talk to you. When I sit down with my paper and colors, it's a very theraputic process. Mandalas heal.

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Donkey Moon

"Donkey Moon"
original clay engraving on masonite
sealed and ready to hang
7" x 5"

Little donkeys goes for a little hike in the little woods of birches. His way is lit by a very BIG MOON in a tall sky. My horses and donkeys continue to call me.

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Alexey Steele,Classical Underground impesario

Click the title of my post on Alexey Steel to Read this fun story of a contemporary Russian born artist who uses all of his talents to the best of his ability.
This story attracted me because it felt like going back in time, where people enjoyed people just for who they were and art was approached as a wonderful spontaneous "happening" event, not a carefully planned marketing strategy. All I know is that this looked like a fun party to be invited to.
Enjoy!!!!

Mandala Freeway Face

"Mandala Freeway Face"
5" x 7"
clay engraving on masonite art panel
sealed, glazing optional, ready to hang
s o l d

I've been doing mandala faces for a while. It is a process that is very centering because it involves working from the center outwards. The image evolves as you span out and you never know just where it will lead. Maybe freeway face isn't a romantic title, but to me, this face is a map. It's a road well traveled full of life's quirks, joys and foibles.

Day on the Boardwalk

"Day on the Boardwalk"
clay engraving on masonite art panel
14" x 11"
Can you tell about people by their body language?
Can you talk about summer in black and white?

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