Friday, March 31, 2006

Koi in Emerald Green with Water Lilies by Laura Iverson

"Koi in Emerald Green with Water Lilies":



Item 7403769338


A orange koi fish swims around the luminous reflection in the water. Water lilies on lily pads float on the water, which is in varying shades of green. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in dark green 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.

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I am painting those little artist cards. They are fun to paint! Here is one of the latest! This, with a couple of others, are now on ebay! Thank you for looking.






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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Zen Magenta Moon from Laura Iverson

"Gold Leaves in Magenta Moonlight":



Item 7403254384


Metallic gold leaves on dark tree branches in swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of yellow, magenta, violet and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), 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.

Dalmatian assemblage art for charity by Teresa M. Turner

This piece is being listed to benefit Save the Dalmatians, a registered non-profit charity.

It was created by first carving a block with a reverse of the image, then applying archival ink (a technique known as block printing, which dates back hundreds of years.) Then color was added to part of the image, which is surrounded by a border of faux gold leaf.

"NOBLE FRIEND"

See this piece on ebay!

Friday, March 24, 2006

Cherry Blossoms Oil Painting from Laura Iverson

"Cherry Blossoms in Golden Sunset":




eroo Item 26858


A branch of cherry blossoms, glowing in the setting sun. Some of the petals are dancing in the sunset sky, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Griselda Tello Visionary Artist

Welcome to my world of Assemblage, Spirit Art Dolls and Mystical Paintings.





I have been painting for over 30 years, my main source of inspiration has been landscapes, specializing in painting mystical redwood forests to visionary scenery and abstracts. Some have called my work Metaphysical Surrealism, many of these images can be found in the cover of books, art magazines or enhancing the web pages of writers and poets.

Although painting is my first love, assemblage and art dolls has become an essential spiritual practice.
I love the process of sculpting with polymer clay and working with textiles, yarn, fibers and beading creating a context where magic begins.

I've been inspired by many cultures where dolls were made symbolic of the sacred... full of meaning and creativity...here there is an element of reverence and solitude that guides me gently into that type of art. It is a form of meditation...a beautiful Spirit dance.

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If you would like more information, please e-mail
me at gristello@gmail.com


Wednesday, March 22, 2006

"Koi in Purple Twilight" from Laura Iverson

"Koi in Purple Twilight":



Item 7401219990


A koi fish swims towards the sun or moon's reflection in the water. The twilight sky is in shades of yellow, orange, magenta and purple. This feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), 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.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Koi Oil Painting by Teresa M. Turner

Here is my latest oil painting in my Windows of Imagination series, which features elements from nature in a modern, contemporary style. The "frame" is actually part of the painting, using a traditional technique called "trompe l'oeil", literally, "trick the eye".



NIGHT AND DAY

Oils on canvas
24" x 24"

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Pinnacles Oil Painting from Laura Iverson

"Crow Flying by Window Rock":




ABU Item 57030


A crow soars in the sky by the window rock formation at Pinnacles National Monument. This National Park was formed from an ancient volcano and is located in the Gavilan mountains, east of Monterey in Central California. This landscape 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. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.


To learn more about Pinnacles, visit their website.

Friday, March 17, 2006

"Autumn Leaves in Purple Clouds" from Laura Iverson

"Autumn Leaves in Purple Clouds":



Item 7399789685


A tree branch of bright autumn leaves against a dramatic sky. Clouds in shades of purple, plum, and magenta swirl around a luminous full moon. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), 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. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Cherry Blossoms from Laura Iverson

"Early Cherry Blossoms in Blue Moonlight":



Item 7399161451


A branch of cherry blossoms beneath a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. Only a few blossoms have come out yet. Some of the petals are dancing in the air. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in indigo 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.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Zen Egret from Laura Iverson

"Egret in Golden Splendor":



Item 7400554150


An egret stands among the crimson reeds, watchings the setting sun, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Monday, March 13, 2006

Pinnacles from Laura Iverson

"Distant View of High Peaks":


Item 7398564544

View of some of the spectacular rock formations at Pinnacles National Monument. This National Park was formed from an ancient volcano and is located in the Gavilan mountains, east of Monterey in Central California. This landscape is an original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in green acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.


To learn more about Pinnacles, visit their website.

Saturday, March 11, 2006

SLEEPYTIME Original oil painting by Teresa M. Turner



SLEEPYTIME

8" x 10"
Oils on linen

This painting was inspired by my cousin's adorable little dog, named Tucker. I sent Tucker a red bandana and little heart shaped squeaky toy for Valentine's Day, and he wouldn't put the toy down! He eventually fell asleep with his head on it, like a tiny pillow.

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Zen cat painting from Laura Iverson

"Cat in Cherry Blossoms at Sunset:


Item 7397342230

A Siamese cat sits in a blossoming tree watching the setting sun. Some of the cherry blossom petals 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 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. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Zen Cat 16 x 20 Oil Painting by Laura Iverson

"Siamese Cat in Golden Splendor:


Item 7397280998

A Siamese cat sits in a tree watching the setting sun. Some of the red autumn leaves are dancing in the sunset sky, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui mandala, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Completed in 2005, this piece was the first in the zen cat series.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Panda in Bamboo Original Oil Painting from Laura Iverson

"Panda in Sunset Bamboo":




ABU Item 55321


A panda bear sits among the graceful bamboo stalks, in the sunset, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui Chinese landscape, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and can be hung with just a nail—no need to frame. Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Saturday, March 04, 2006

From The Koi Pond Series


My latest abstract painting from my Koi Pond Series. When I was younger I loved watching all the koi in my grandparent's and great uncle's ponds. All the orange and red colors moving about with excitement. But the painter in me decided to change the mucky green algae-ridden color to a nice turquoise/teal palette, more fitting for the beautiful koi . . . 20% of the sale price will be donated to Direct Relief International



Playing In The Sun

These red poppies on gangly stems swaying in the breeze are a figment of my imagination as my black thumb seems to have killed off all of my plants even though they I've been told they are easily grown weeds. 20% of the purchase price will be donated to P.E.A.R.L. Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League. They are dedicated to the preservation and welfare of all equines and are establishing a horse food bank to help horse owners when they fall on hard times. Click on either picture to read more about each respective painting.

20% of March sales of my craft items, including handmade soaps, will be donated to PEARL



Haru ("Spring") Happiness Soaps


haru means spring in Japanese and thekanji design on the soap is for "happiness." The soaps are slightly sage-colored imparted from the essential oils (no detergents!) - the scent is fruity & herbal at the same time. I originally was going to name my newest unique blend of essential oils "Mutt" because it has so many essential oils in it, but didn't think it dignified for such an uplifting happy scent. I started to make my usual ginger-lime (which everyone loves), but I'm a scent-junkie so I had to add stuff into the mix and am very pleased with the final scent. I think this is one of two of my new favorites - if you liked my Lavender Rosemary Citrus, you'll probably like this too. Each soap comes wrapped with a raffia tie (see picture). If you're interested in my cold-process version of this, it's still curing.

Some of the essential oils in the "mutt" mix, which I kept tweaking until my nose said "YEAH!": ginger, lime, juniper, ylang-ylang, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Panda in Bamboo from Laura Iverson

"Panda in Golden Glow":




ABU Item 54224


A panda bear sits among the graceful bamboo stalks, in the sunset, which is in tones of yellow, gold and amber. This feng shui Chinese landscape, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is offered as an open edition giclée print. Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual print, only the caption beneath the print.

20% of this sale will go to Save the Dalmatians and other Canines.