Tree Dryads, Spirit Art Dolls

TREE DRYADS, SPIRIT ART DOLLS

I have been so busy I have not been able to catch up with my blog. I know that this is supposed to be a diary of what we do, so please forgive me if you come back and see the same old thing. I list most of my new dolls in eBay, others in ArtbyUs so the safets thing is to go to my site The Art Spirit Gallery where you can find all these links, or simply email me, I am always happy to answer any questions.



I am leaving you with my latest creations, I hope you enjoy my work and take one home, these little dolls make great companions.



These are my interpretation of Tree Spirits, In Greek mythology, the dryads were spirits in nature (female nymphs), who preside over the groves and forests.

Acording to the legend a dryad is born with a certain tree over which she watches. The lives of the dryads are connected with that of the trees; should the tree perish, then she dies with it.

Some believe that Dryads place gifts on a special branch alongside the pathways for individuals who love trees. Dryads clone themselves into these pieces of wood with the intention to help the human partner while at the same time to acquire the means to see the world without being rooted to the ground and to learn more about human evolution.


I love to think of my little Tree People as my contribution to those who love Mother Nature.

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Gallery and Paintings for sale

If you would like more information, please e-mail
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"Peace Dove in Rosy Clouds" by Laura Iverson

"Peace Dove in Rosy Clouds":

Item 7406922361

An abstract white dove of peace, holding an olive branch, flies towards a break in the clouds. Rays of golden light shine through the clouds in gentle shades of rose and burgundy. This inspirational art 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—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

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Glycerin is produced during "saponification" – the process in which fatty acids are converted into soap. Glycerin is a humectant – it attracts moisture – and is removed during most commercial soap-making processes, reserved for use in more expensive products such as lotions or cosmetics. Well, I don't believe in that, so all of the glyecerin is kept in the bars of soap I produce which are made from food-grade oils. This results in a gentle soap which retains many additional constituents which are nourishing. Unfortunately, we in the US have been conditioned to regard high-lather capability with "good" soap but lathering often results in a harsh soap and lab-created chemicals such as lauryl sulfate (detergents) are added to many commercially-produced products (which the FDA does not allow to be labelled as soap) to provide such "super-lather." My soap formulations attempt to strike a balance between creating a nice, satisfying discernable lather and providing a gentle skin-pampering soap. Cruelty-free, no animal testing (except by me and those I know) & biodegradable.

Cambria Seascape from Laura Iverson

"Cypress Tree Just Before the Rain":

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View from my window at the Pelican Cove Inn on Moonstone Drive (painted on the spot). A Monterey Cypress tree overlooks the sea while clouds of gray and mauve drift in the golden light. This ocean seascape from Cambria, which lies along the Central California coast, 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. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

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Angel in Mauve Clouds from Laura Iverson

"Angel in Mauve Clouds":

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A praying angel in a white gown glides through the clouds in gentle shades of gold, rose, burgundy, mauve and purple. Rays of golden light shine through a break in the clouds. The palette gives the piece a soft, Victorian feeling. This inspirational art 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. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

This piece is also available as a giclee print on fine art paper.

Angel in Rosy Clouds from Laura Iverson

"Angel in Rosy Clouds":

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A praying angel in a white gown glides through the clouds in gentle shades of rose and burgundy. Rays of golden light shine through a break in the clouds. This inspirational art 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—no need to frame. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the original painting.

This piece is also available as a giclee print on fine art paper.

New Spring Floral by Denise M. DesLauriers

This is one of my newest drawings in color. The title is 'Tulips and Ivy'. The dimensions are: 6" x 12". Just click on the image to go to a page that will give you more information about this artwork.

Cherry Blossoms & New Crow Print from Laura Iverson

"Pink Cherry Blossoms in Blue Moonlight":

Item 7403920941

Branches of cherry blossoms beneath a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. 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.

"Crow Flying by Window Rock" Giclee Print

You can purchase a 9" x 12" giclee print on stretched canvas to benefit P.E.A.R.L. Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League. See Item 59455.

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.

ACEO

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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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!

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.

Griselda Tello Visionary Artist

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

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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.

Please, visit my eBay Store

Gallery and Paintings for sale

Creating Art Dolls

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

"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.

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"

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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Orchid photography for charity by Teresa M. Turner

One of my newest photographs, entitled "Around the Maypole", is listed here to benefit the National Airedale Rescue:



Auction ID:54001

Siamese Cat and Dragonflies from Laura Iverson

"Siamese Cat with Red Dragonflies":

Item 7394611794

Original acrylic painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas.

Koi Painting from Laura Iverson

"Two Koi and Reflected Moon":

Item 53851

8" x 10" original acrylic painting on gallery-wrap canvas.

'Blue Crocuses' - ACEO Scratchboard Drawing

'Blue Crocuses' is # 7 of my most recent ACEO scratchboard drawings. The size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".



Click 'here' to go to my gallery page on ArtByUs, to view this drawing and others I have listed there. Or 'contact me' with any questions or comments you might have.

ACEO (Art Card, Editions, and Originals) cards measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and can be originals or prints. They can be stored in trading card albums or framed. They are an affordable way to collect art. Search ACEO on eBay or ArtByUs for a variety of art cards.

Tree of Life ETZ HAYYIM Abstract Paintings by Tamu Ngina

Tree of Life paintings By LibraWomanArt aka Tamu Ngina on ebay

I have listed four prints and a painitng on EBAY. I had given up on EBAY because my sales were so low. So, I am going to give it another try! Here's a little look at one of the prints!

Here is the link http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZstufflady30

Wish me luck!!

Dollhouse Miniature from Laura Iverson

"Crow Sunset", a 1:12 scale miniature:

ABU Item 53262

New Zen Painting from Laura Iverson

"Gold Leaves in Magenta Moonlight", from my Zen Mandala series:

Item 7393191885

Zen cat painting from Laura Iverson

This latest from my zen cat series, "Siamese Cat in Rosy Sunrise," is an 11" x 14" original acrylic painting on canvas:

ABU Item 52962

Laura

Hello All

Just wanted to post a hello. I have reposted some of my painitngs again on ArtByUs, http://www.artbyus.com/auctions.php?a=6&b=1331&e=1. For those that are not farmilar with my work I am going to post a sample.

Tulips painting from Laura Iverson

This is one of my newest paintings, "Purple Tulips on a Gray Background."

ABU Item 52637

A donation will be made to the P.E.A.R.L. Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League