Saturday, December 15, 2007

For BIRD LOVERS

My 2 newest acrylic paintings are FOR SALE via my website. The first shown here is titled, "Reflections" and measures 20" x 16". It is painted on gallery wrapped canvas--sides are painted, so there's no real need for framing, unless you wish to do so.



This second painting is titled, "Hawk Eye" and is also 20" x 16" on gallery wrapped canvas. Both paintings are ready to hang.



redladyart.com
(See the "ACRYLIC PAINTINGS" section)

PLEASE NOTE: colors may or may not be true to the original painting, depending on your browser. As with just about all art shown on the internet, there paintings are so much nicer and more vivid in person.

Monday, December 03, 2007

A Montana photo shoot, Merry Christmas!

I've posted a Merry Christmas present for the viewers of this blog. Hope you enjoy the Montana photos.
Donna Ridgway

Saturday, December 01, 2007

Hand Painted Pink Rose Emu Egg Jewelry Box

My Pink Rose Emu Egg Jewelry Box is painted with acrylics and measures a large 5 1/2" x 10 1/2".
The inside of the box is lined and can hold quite a bit of jewelry. The beautiful wooden stand you see here, comes with each emu egg jewelry box I paint.

The gorgeous green/black color is the natural color of the egg. The design I've painted, wraps around the front and back of the egg. Pink Swarovski crystals have been added for extra sparkle.

To see more of my egg art, please visit my ETSY site at: http://www.eleganteggart.etsy.com/ or my website: http://www.artfulcreations.biz/ . I'm always happy to discuss custom designs for the unique jewelry box you might have in mind.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Old-Fashioned Ornaments Direct from the Artist

Hey hey everyone! I have a large inventory of hand-sculpted old-fashioned Christmas ornaments FOR SALE via my website:

http://redladyart.com/

These are adorable in person; the pics just cannot show the attention to the tiniest of detail I have applied to each one I sculpt. Each is my own, unique, OOAK design (the first in 2000). I never use molds, kits or any type of patterns in my artwork. Each ornament is OOAK even if based on the same design, varying in body position slightly, or perhaps paint color(s).

Each ornament is SOLID polymer clay--no fillers used. Each is reinforced inside with wire and or other support. I hand-sculpt each, then bake, paint with acrylics and glaze. A gold thread hanger is attached.

Children get a kick out of these little guys and they look great when you have an entire set on the tree. Choose from TOY SOLDIERS, SANTA, MRS. CLAUS, SITTING ELVES, ELF ON A CANDYCANE. I also sculpt cute little snowmen, but don't have pics online at this time. If you want a snowman, email me and I'll make one especially for you!

sharon@redladyart.com

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Chanuka is Around the Corner!

But my Chanukea's are here!

I had these extra Hebrew building blocks and woke up one morning with an idea to create Chanukea's (Chanukah Menorahs)! As you know, sometimes the image in your head doesn't always become the same in reality. But! I am very excited to share these four pieces I created!


Each Menorah measures approximately 11" x 3" x 3.5", has cork on the bottom to protect your surfaces, and is signed and dated. The metallic blue menorah is currently for sale in my Etsy shop, but please contact me if you would like to purchase one directly from me: stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com!

PS! These are the only four I created!
When they've sold - they're gone,
so hurry and place your order!!!

Friday, November 02, 2007

Worldwide Women Artists November Exhibition: My Favourite Things

"... oh when the dog bites, when the bee stings
or when I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favourite things
and then I dont feel so bad..."
-- Oscar Hammerstein II




Worldwide Women Artists is an international collective of women artists showing and selling original art through the worldwide web. As women artists, we give birth to our ideas in a variety of styles and media. We embrace the diversity of each other's work, celebrating the joy of creating our art and sharing it with the world.

The theme for the November exhibition was inspired by the song of the same name. Our artists present to you pieces that move them, make them happy and in turn they hope that they inspire the same feeling in you. The short slideshow gives you a preview of their work and the details for each of these pieces has been given below. Follow the links to their websites to see more of their work and to purchase a piece. We look forward to your joining us for our monthly exhibitions. The details will always be available on our website - please click the image below to visit WWAO!


Worldwide Women Artist Online Video Exhibit

About This Video

Worldwide Women Artists is an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original art through the worldwide web.

As women artists, we give birth to our ideas in a variety of styles and media. We embrace the diversity of each other's work, celebrating the joy of creating our art and sharing it with the world.





Here are the artists, in the order that they appeared in the video:

Jordanka
http://www.myartclub.com/jordanka.yaretz

Dorothy Birch, Red Dirt Road Photography
http://www.reddirtroad.net

Nora Blansett
http://www.norablansett.com

Tina Marie Rey
http://www.tmrey.com

Donna Ridgway
http://donnaallen.blogspot.com

Staci Rose Designs
http://stacirose.etsy.com

Carolyn Osborne
http://www.creativeforcesbycarolyn.com

Renée~Fauve Studio
http://www.fauvestudio.net

Tara Robertson Pottery
http://www.tararobertsonpottery.com

Cindy Lambert
http://www.CindyLambert.com

Lynda Lehmann Art
http://www.lyndalehmann.com

Carole Lago
http://www.yessy.com/carole_lago/

zJayne (Jayne Pierce)
http://zjayne.googlepages.com

Linda Watson
http://lindawatson.blogspot.com

Sharon K. Shubert
http://www.redladyart.com

Sowmya Parigi
http://www.sva-creations.com

Animal Art House by Catherin
http://www.animalarthouse.com

Brenda Thour
http://www.zazzle.com/bmthour

Teresa M. Turner
http://www.teresasfineart.com

Jane Carlstrom
http://glorioushats.etsy.com

Ujwala Prabhu
http://ujwala.wordpress.com

Kelly Naylor
http://gallery.aerten.com

Deborah F. Voizin
http://www.yessy.com/deborahvoizin

Carol Megivern
http://kazeseka.googlepages.com

Visit the website for these and more talented women artists!

Monday, October 29, 2007

Montana Grasses


When I was a kid, roaming around the prairies of Montana, the seeds of this grass would catch in my socks and jeans. Then, I called it wire grass, and I hated the stuff.

Now, I find myself lost in the beauty of the graceful shapes of these wiry seeds...
Donna

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Magic

With every moment of quiet gaze, nature's mystery deepens.

Image and text c 2007 Lynda Lehmann.

Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my art.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Don't Miss It!!!

There's only a few days left to be able to see this month's WWAO Exhibit, "Anything Animal", hosted by member, Donna Ridgway over at the Montana Horse Gallery!

WWAO Anything Animal Exhibit

Come on by and browse around! It's not too early to start your Christmas shopping. This exhibit showcases art in various mediums and you can follow the links to the individual artists' websites to see beautiful works available to fit your budget.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Beautiful Hand Painted Emu Egg Butterfly Jewelry Box


This butterfly jewelry box was created using an Emu egg that measures about 5 1/2" tall and 10 1/2" around the fattest circumference. The egg has a beautiful horizontal straight cut and opens to reveal a fabric lining and an inside area that can hold quite a bit of jewelry. Refer to the photo of my wedding ring inside, this will give you an idea of the real size.The butterfly was handpainted against a beautiful soft background of lt green, pink & white. I've used lots of Swarovski crystals on this piece, clear & green, to represent the centers of each flower. The crystals really give it a great shimmery look. The shell of this egg is very thick and sturdy and is a beautiful black/green in color. The Emu box comes with a solid wooden stand, that holds the box very firmly.



Available at my ETSY shop: http://www.eleganteggart.etsy.com/

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

***HALLOWEEN***Pumpkin People Set

This set of 9 miniature sculptures....4 pumpkin people with 5 pumpkins is my own original design--hand-sculpted from polymer clay, then baked, painted with acrylics and glazed. Each piece is signed by me on the bottom. The tallest piece measures 3" tall.

Email me to purchase at:

sharon@redladyart.com

This is a special offer for Halloween, so this set is not included on my website.

http://redladyart.com/








Sunday, September 30, 2007

Fall Coyote


I've created wolf and coyote art in the past, so it's not a new subject. However, this new digital design, titled, "Fall Coyote" was inspired by coming face to face with a coyote in my back yard here in Texas! I was so startled and amazed.

My husband and I were sitting out back in the wee hours of the morning (around 1:00am), just enjoying conversation, the full moon and a slight breeze. All of the sudden a coyote comes trotting across the grass just yards away! He obviously had no idea we were sitting there in the shadows.

My first reaction was trying to whistle to get his attention! lol...yes, I tried to whistle, but was so excited, the whistle wouldn't come out, so I jumped up and yelled, "HEY!!". (hahaha)

The coyote stopped in his tracks and turned around staring at me just like the coyote in this new artwork I've created. Then he took off running into the night! What a wonderful experience!

You can purchase a print of this OOAK design by visiting my website:

http://redladyart.com/ (See the DIGITAL PRINTS section)

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Flame of Life


Life is not guaranteed. Scientists agree that the conditions necessary for life to occur and be nurtured and sustained on this planet are not only unlikely, but exist within such a narrow range as to be almost inconceivable. It's highly unlikely that they have occurred by chance. For so many intricate systems to balance in the way they do, is highly improbable and seems to the pondering human mind, to be virtually impossible.

If these conditions occurred by the hand of a Greater Power, they remain an equally improbable and delicate combination. For instance, if the ratio of just one element in our universe, carbon, for instance, were off only by a few degrees from where it is, life as we know it could not occur.

Whether by chance or by the hand of a benevolent Creator, or by combination of both, we cannot afford to skew or destroy the balance that makes our green, lush and gorgeous planet a haven of life for millions of species. Including us...

Personally, I hope to be part of the solution more than part of the problem. Each of us has many options for being a better earth steward. Imagine what our planet would be like if we continue to destroy land, air, water, and species. Picture a cold, stale, rocky mass, devoid of color and life. No breathable oxygen, no drinkable water, no food, no flowers, no children...

Let's speak out against the abuse of our planet. Let's get together to move our governments toward global solutions for global warming and irreversible pollution, before it's too late! Let's protect the flame of life.

"Flame of Life" is available at www.LyndaLehmann.com , or you can buy it framed at Imagekind. Text and image c Lynda Lehmann.

Monday, September 17, 2007

The Artist: “Tortured Soul” or Joyous Participant? Examining the Stereotype

I've heard it said that artists are unstable, unreliable, flaky, unreasonable, quirky..... The list of negative personality and character traits often attributed to creative people seems endless. But I know many people who are bitter, negative, moody or withdrawn, and they are not artists! Likewise, I know many artists who have balance and perspective as very evident traits in their personalities, who at the same time are capable of great creative vision, passion, and works of commitment and imagination.

For me, art and design have been a source of joy in my life since the time, long ago, when I first played with "Colorforms" as a small child. Viewing the art of other artists, both the great and the less well-known, and doing my own art, has seemed to elevate me above the ups and downs of the everyday world, and to lift me beyond whatever sadness or despair I might feel.

I would make the point that there are people in every field of endeavor who are evolved, stable, self-aware, and competent, and also in every field, those who are self-indulgent, biased, regressive, or just plain "insane." For this reason I dislike the stereotype of the artist as a"tortured soul," and don't accept it. Though I will concede that some artists may produce their greatest works at times when their equilibrium is upset by human suffering, either their own or other's, I believe that many artists are very conscious of peace and social justice issues, and are often outward-looking and active in the pursuit of solutions.

In fact, most artists I've known love to share and communicate as well as enjoy all the immutable and ubiquitous beauties of the world. To the artists of the world I say: Ignore the stereotypes and create in joy!

To read more of my thoughts on the creative process, please visit: www.LyndaLehman.com, or read my articles on Creativity Portal. All text c 2006 Lynda Lehmann. The image above is "Souls of a Restless Sort," done in ink on vellum. I always loved biomorphs, so this is one of my favorite drawings. Prints are available at my site listed above.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Facets

Photomanipulation of original close-up of crystal, in Photoshop. What I like about abstraction is the ambiguity of it, so that I can interpret what my eye sees on many levels. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Available at http://www.lyndalehmann.com/ .

What do YOU see in it?

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Love an Old-Fashioned Christmas?




I've always loved an old-fashioned Christmas including an old-fashioned tree.

In 2000 I decided to design my own old-fashioned themed Christmas Ornaments from polymer clay. The first was a 3-inch Santa Claus. He turned out so adorable. I enjoyed the process so much that here we are 7 years later - I'm still sculpting Christmas ornaments!

My line of ornaments include not only 3-inch tall Santas, but also Mrs. Clauses, Toy Soldiers, Sitting Elves, Elves on Candycanes, and Snowmen. I haven't taken pictures of the snowmen yet, but will be GIVING SOME AWAY!

LABOR DAY SPECIAL!! Through 9-7-07...if you purchase 3 Christmas Ornaments, I'll GIVE you a 4th free....a cute little snowman!

So come on by my website and purchase your own old-fashioned ornaments. :)


Sharon K. Shubert

Saturday, September 01, 2007

International Online Exhibit

I am proud to announce the participation of Worldwide Women Artists Online in an International Online Exhibit. Thirty-four member artists will be featured.

World Wide Women's Artists Online is an international collective of women artists showing and selling their original art on the worldwide web.

Texas artist, Sharon K. Shubert is the first WWAO member to host this new series of international group exhibits on her website.

The Countries represented are Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, The United Kingdom, and The United States.

The 34 exhibiting artists will be showcasing a variety of mediums and styles. Sharon has put together a creative and interesting show. The exhibit can be viewed starting September 1, 2007 and ending 30, 2007.

All works are offered for sale. Contact information for each artist is available on Sharon's web site.

Be sure to see this wonderful international showing of creative women artists and vote for your favorite piece of art.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

A World of Their Own

A woman and three children ensconced by the spread of a magnificent tree, totally absorbed in the private world they are sharing. What would our world be like without the drama and beauty of such magnificent trees?

Trees give us not only beauty and add dimension to our world, they give us shade, provide animal habitat, wood for all our human "creature comfort" needs, and hold the soil in place. They grow everywhere in amazing diversity, until we raze and burn the forests.

We can all help the Earth and help to insure human survival by planting an extra tree or two in our yards, or by sending in Action Alerts that address issues such as clear-cutting for industry and rainforest preservation. Join the World Wildlife Fund or the Nature Conservancy or the Rainforest Action Network, to put in YOUR two cents!

The way I look at it, the "Tree of Life" is at the heart of life.

Text and image c Lynda Lehmann. You can purchase this print at www.lyndalehmann.com.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

**NEW** kIDs pOEtrY online...

A new addition to my website is my KID'S POETRY.....crazy, silly poems I've written over the years...some from the book I wrote, "The Juicy Purple Pickle".

Ken has illustrated some of the poems and is currently working on more.

If you need a laugh, grab your favorite kid and come by my site to read poems such as:

**My Meatball

**My Stinky Shoes

**Goblin in My Closet

**Big Hairy Toe

and more.....

http://redladyart.com/

Sharon K. Shubert

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

A Pristine Land

When I see such a clear and clean view, no litter or pollution apparent to the naked eye and the air sweet and pungent with the scent of pine, I wonder how the land looked 200 years ago, before the Industrial Revolution. I can not begin to imagine the sparkling natural beauty of the landscape. Imagine how much happier we would be if we were PART of this environment, cherishing, protecting, and enjoying it, instead of using it up for profit or simply moving THROUGH it at jet speed. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Lakes region of Maine.

Visit http://www.lyndalehmann.com/ if you would like to see more of my work, or purchase this print! You can buy it framed at http://lyndalehmann.imagekind.com/

It's Been A While!



Family Ties
Textured Acrylic on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas
16 X 16 X 1.75 inches.

Being an artist in the midst of today's technology can certainly be a challenge!

While the resources for exposure are almost endless on the internet it can also be an all-consuming task to maintain your online presence.

It's been a while since I posted anything here on my blog and today I would like to share this new piece entitled "Family Ties".

When I originally painted this one, I just wasn't sure...you know how we artists are, we can never decide if we like something or not and we are way too hard on ourselves. How many pieces have you painted over and had someone come to you and ask where it is?...too late...ooops! We can never get it back once it's gone!

Anyway, I didn't do that and "it is what it is". I knew that I did love the simple "rawness" of it and it has since received some wonderful, positive feedback from fellow artists, which is always good.

As artists we must learn to always go with our gut instinct.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Flying

Flying is the first in a series exploring lines in landscape. This painting depicts a vast mountain range with a flock of birds.



Flying - acrylic on 12x12 gallery wrap canvas

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Ablaze


This rose glows as if it holds the sunlight within. Isn't it amazing how light literally and figuratively brings things to life, gives life? Image c Lynda Lehmann. Matted archival print available in several sizes. Please inquire.
Thank you for looking at my work. Please visit http://www.lyndalehmann.com/ if you would like to see more of it!

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Solitude



I just wanted to share this beauty of a Maine sunset with you. The backlit clouds and their reflection on the lake surface were just glorious!

I love being in a place where the fabric of the land is not torn and tattered, where the Earth's skin is still (relatively) healthy and brimming with life. No litter, no crowds, no noise: just the gentle wind on your face, reflections silver on the smooth water, and a panorama of the heavens unfolding on the twilit sky. You can have a sense of yourself in relation to the universe, and tune in to your thoughts in a focused way that's not often possible, with all the distractions of modern life.

How will we preserve what's left of our natural heritage, these pristine and "holy" places, for future generations?

Image and text c 2007 Lynda Lehmann. View more of my nature shots at www.LyndaLehmann.com

Thursday, August 16, 2007

New "SNIPPET" Design....Beautiful Moments


Snippets are my poetry and/or prose embedded into original ooak digital photomanipulation designs. Available as quality prints on luster photography paper. The printer used is a high-end HP8750 photography printer, producing brilliantly colored, precise prints just as I designed them on the computer.

These works are beautiful, inspirational pieces to mat and frame; give as a gift or purchase one for yourself!
Purchase via my website with safe, secure payment processing:
See the "DIGITAL ART" section.

Colorado Winter Miniature painting


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Size: 3.5 x 2.5 inch
Acrylics on gessoed card stock
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

WAITING

A long line of slatted wooden porch chairs in an abstract pattern, seems to be waiting for sitters, or perhaps something else!

A large part of our lives is spent waiting for one thing or another. How much time we spend waiting is probably due to our expectations of life: do we believe in predestination or waiting for the hand of a higher power to intervene in our behalf, or do we take responsibility for our fates in spite of our varying beliefs in Deity?

Many of the world's cultures have, I believe, a myth of a sort of Cosmic Jester embedded somewhere in their mythology. According to books I have read, whose titles escape me at the moment, this notion is so prevalent, almost universal, that we have to question why this is so. It seems the Jester is seen as a sort of intermediary between the physical and spiritual worlds, i.e. between man and God. The Jester is the force responsible for synchronicity, or what I would call "meaningful coincidence." When one's life takes ironic turns and "special" or remarkable events seem to coincide with personal milestones or rites of passage, this becomes a tantalizing notion.

Most of us have at least a few recollections of events in our lives that seemed to present us with some unique personal meaning, especially "fitting" for us as individuals living in the greater cosmic soup.Which moves me into thoughts of energy, the eloquence and organized chaos of the universe, etc.

No matter where each of us stands on these issues, it's fun to speculate. No one knows the answers, and I suspect that truth is as fluid as the ocean. If only we could see the whole picture....

Which activities and passions we choose to pursue during our short lifetimes, determines who we are and shall further become, while we wait for answers.

Text and image c Lynda Lehmann. "Waiting" won a Special Recognition Award at a Period Gallery juried exhibition. A matted archival digital print of "Waiting" is available at www.lyndalehmann.com, on the last page of the site.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Hello It has been a while.


Hello everyone.

Just posting to touch base. It is has been a while since I have posted on this blog, sorry. I have not been creating much art of the past year, but now I am getting into make clothing and wearable art. Here is the first skirt I made. It was a lot of fun. This is just a little bit of what I have been up to.
See You...
Lisa

Friday, August 03, 2007

Amazon

Abstract expressionist painting that to me, suggests a jungle teeming with foliage and all manner of organic form; sunlight filtering through the lush canopy; and perhaps the gift of fresh rainwater swirling into the river. Image and text c Lynda Lehmann. Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, 36 x 48 inches. Available at http://www.lyndalehmann.com/

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Our Daily Bread-NEW Christian Store


My husband Ken and I are very excited to announce the opening of our new online store, "OUR DAILY BREAD". Our products are Christian based items designed with our artwork and Bible Scripture.
We carry Men's, Women's and Children's apparel, household decor items, and a few personal items. You'll also find inspirational magnets and buttons for Church functions, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and more.


We hope all of our Christian friends will shop with us and support our efforts to spread God's word through our store.

Sharon K. Shubert aka redladyart