Carousel horse, screen saver photo experiment!

Last night, as I watched my screen saver rolling by, I wondered if my camera's eye would see the same things my eyes were seeing! So I ran to get the camera, changed the lens, and began to snap away. I was so excited about the images I captured. This is one of them, there are more on my personal studio blog. If you stop by, and leave a comment there, I'll email you one free screen saver image for your own screen saver! My email address is, montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net, just email me and request your saver, after you leave a comment.

I'll be offering screen saver cd's for sale with these and other images from my photo collection.

Thanks for stopping by our WWAO blog!
Donna Ridgway

Piercing Heart aceo

This is another fun little aceo oil painting I did for Valentines.
You can find it for sale in my etsy shop at http://luvs2paint.etsy.com

A Horse is a Horse, Of Course, Of Course!

My husband and I "met" this lovely steed at a local historic event in rural Maine last summer. Scribner's Mill, to be exact, where local history and customs were being celebrated. Here, "Molly The Hungry Horse" takes time out for a late afternoon snack of hay. She was personable enough to give us a glance, even as we interrupted her meal. I'm taken by the shock of hair in her eyes, her long whiskers, and the morsels of hay protruding from her mouth. Cuteness aside, horses are beautiful and noble animals.

Image and text c Lynda Lehmann. My photos and paintings are available at http://www.lyndalehmann.com/. You can read the full text of the above post at my blog, Peripheral Vision, at www.innersights.blogspot.com

I miss my WWAO friends and will stop in soon to catch up on some of the news! The blog is looking great!

New Poppy Painting "Pavot lin Rouge et Vert"

Title: Pavot lin Rouge et Vert


Size 36" x 18"

Style: Fauve,Expressionist, Modern, Contemporary

Series: French Poppy Series 2001-2009


Click on Image to see a larger photo



A new original painting from my Poppy Fields Series.

for sale on etsy.

New Zazzle Squidoo Lens Published Yesterday!

Just a quick post to introduce my latest Squidoo lens showcasing one of my pro-selling Zazzle galleries "HighCal".

Squidoo seems to have made a lot of technical changes lately and it's a lot more user friendly. It still takes quite a few hours to complete a lens but I think this year it's going to be all about marketing and we have to use the tools that are available to us.

In my opinion Squidoo gives us a so much at no cost. It's definitely a great marketing tool and I think we all need to take advantage of it. Happy Squidooing!

HighCal's Zazzle Gallery Showcase On Squidoo

Song Of Happiness ACEO

Mixed media original ACEO includes felt beads,vellum,inks and stamped and layered images.
Entitled 'Song of Happiness' this joyous little work is signed and dated on the reverse-one of a kind!



What are ACEOs???? ACEO is the acronym for "Art Cards Editions and Originals". An ACEO is a small piece of art that can be defined by it's convenient 2.5 x 3.5 inch size. (Standard trading card size)
ACEOs are VERY different from trading cards however, because they are CREATED and traded or sold by artists. All my ACEOs are absolute ORIGINAL pieces of art! (Some artists choose to sell prints of their work -'editions' )

ACEOs are created in any medium available in the art world. Artists are creating them in ALL kinds of styles and varieties. There are no rules limiting the artist, outside of the size dimensions. ACEOs can be framed, propped, used as bookmarks,grouped together in larger frames......use YOUR imagination! Trading Card notebooks, sleeves and holders can all be used to display them.

Another CAT in My Bed!

I'm surprised the cat art didn't come out of my muse sooner. Before these 2 recent cat watercolor and ink paintings, I had only painted ONE other cat in my entire life! And I'm a cat lady! ha ha.

This one is titled, "Cat in My Bed #2".



For sale in my Etsy shop!

Textile Art Treasure Box

This gorgeously colourful treasure box measures ( approx) 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and is made in plush burgundy satin . Decorated with a stunning mixture of beads,fibers,embroidery and scrumptious yarns it's a real colour/texture treat! It is luxuriously padded and lined in shimmering gold fabric and topped with a splash of lavender in the form of a handmade textile art flower bloom embellishment.
Usually retailing at £26.00 (approx $40) in gallery, this is not only irresistible but a bargain also,direct from the artist!
Truly original one of a kind - a perfect treat for you or gift for someone special!
Visit my store HERE to view further pictures and details of other textile art delights now!

Lily of the Valley, Original ACEO

A new little chickadee tonight using a photograph of a flower I took a couple years ago as the background. I've been looking for an excuse to paint these lily of the valley's and I think I found the perfect picture for it. Visit my etsy store or my blog for more paintings.



"Lily of the Valley"
2.5" x 3.5" watercolour
© 2009

Sisters of Perpetual Indifference School for Wayward Girls Class Photos

Sisters of Perpetual Indifference School for Wayward Girls
Originally uploaded by wickeddollz

ou can see individual ones here if you really fell like checking them out

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickeddollz/sets/72157612767039924/

This is a project I started last year , but finished ( mostly) working on them today. Next I need to create a story about each girl.If you have any ideas about names etc feel free to leave a comment .:D

they are bound for ESTY soon

New OOAK repaint dime store dolly project altered art doll

New OOAK repaint dime store dolly project altered art doll
Originally uploaded by wickeddollz

She is kind of my homage to Lyllionia :D although with my twist

I have a little dress for her now. I still need to paint her stockings and some other details, and clean up the hair line and put a sealer on her .
She stands approx 8-10 inches tall.

If anyone has interest in any of my OOAK altered art dolls please feel free to email me.

Rocky Stream

I'm an abstract painter at heart but every once in a while I get a "hankering" to do a piece that's more realistic. Here's a recent landscape "Rocy Stream". This painting is 24 X 24 inches, acrylic on gallery wrap canvas. The original is available for sale and it is also available in various print formats.

The Nueces in Fall, New Oil Painting

The Nueces in Fall:
Detail:

This piece is 9 inches tall by 12 inches wide. When it is a bit dryer I'll post it for sale.

One of the reference photos for this piece is on my blog on Nueces Reflections. I went on a wonderful photo shoot with a friend to the West Prong of the Nueces. It was a beautiful day and I took tons of photos! I have many shots of this view, one of my favorites. I've painted several paintings from this area. No matter what time of year it is, it is always beautiful.

Please visit my Etsy store for original watercolor and oil paintings priced from $10.00 to $395.00.

Don't miss my website for more oil paintings and to see my "What's going on in my studio this month" feature.

Check out my blog and see new artwork as well as the wonderful flora and fauna of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Thank you,
Jean

Jean Levert Hood

Cat in My Bed!!!

"CAT IN MY BED"; watercolor and india ink work on 140 lb. cold press paper. For sale on my website:

http://redladyart.com

See the "Watercolor and Ink" section to purchase with your credit card through Paypal safe, secure shopping cart.

Fun For Valentines Day

This weekend I decided to have some fun and I created these two aceos. Love and Kiss Me.
Not my usual, but it is very freeing to step out of the norm. I want to crank up the music sometime and try my hand at abstract for a change. Hopefully I will have the guts to do that soon. Have a wonderful day!!!!

Fun and Whimsical For Valentines

Painted this watercolor and india ink piece late last night. It's fun, it's whimsical, sweet and poetic. I enjoyed playing around with the loose style and adding the poetic prose. Would be a sweet painting for a unique Valentine gift. :)

For SALE in my Etsy shop.

Sharon's Etsy shop

Sharon K. Shubert

Chickens in the Yard

8x10 inch, UNFRAMED
$25.00 FREE SHIPPING
Acrylic painting on laminated Museum Board (this is 2 boards that have been laminated together

SOLD

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What a cute squirrel!

When Robert was on the Crazy Horse fire crew near Seeley Lake, Mt we parked the 5th wheel at the Holland Lake Campground and lived there for a month or more. Robert worked at night, driving the water truck, so I'd leave the camper during the day and follow this squirrel around, taking photos of him. I named him Zip.

He got to the point where he'd come to the camper door in the mornings, and chatter for me to come out. He liked being the star of my camera show!
Donna Ridgway
PS, This photo is for sale as an 8X10 for $25. Email me to order at montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net

The Season Of Singing Has Come

This is my latest painting now available for sale at Red Bubble. Enjoy!

The Reflecting Pool

Isn't this a peaceful image? The water was still, the horse was still. It was warm summer time. I also like the complementary colors in the composition. This is one of my favorite photos. It makes me feel warm, calm, serene...
Donna Ridgway
If you'd like to order The Reflecting Pool, email me at montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net. It's available as an 8X10, with a double mat, and backing board for $35. Or $25 without mats or backing board.

Bouquet From the Heart

Friday I went downstairs and brought my acrylics upstairs. Found that I am out of Titanium white in my usual brand.
This little design I had done last year in colored pencil while doodleing. I always liked it, but it wasn't quite right and I never took it anywhere. So, last night I used my acrylics, and here it is, turned into an aceo. It's strange to use acrylics again, but I like how it dries right away.

Delightful ACEO!

Mixed media ACEO entitled 'D is for Delightful!' Part of my Alphabetica series,this jolly and bright design is signed and dated on the reverse. Truly one-of-a-kind!
Click HERE to visit my store and view more works from this series!

Diana Bracy in Library of Congress!!

Good Morning WWAO!

It is wonderful to a part of the Blogger. I have made my 6 months internship!!!

I would also like to share that I was recently interviewed by the Alliance of American Quilters, Q.S.O.S. or Quilters Save Our Stories, by Karen Musgrave. My story will be a part of history for my grand children's children to read in the Library of Congress! Karen's interest was piqued when she heard of our scheduled Obama quilting Event "A Celebration in Art Quilts".

Karen asked a few of us to tell our stories about our passion to make a quilt for Mr Obama. She also wanted to know what inspired us to start quilting and our opinions about the art of quilting.
The stories are rather lengthy, so you may want to bookmark it and read at your leisure, if your are interested. This is the link to my page: http://www.allianceforamericanquilts.org/qsos/interview.php?pbd=qsos-a0a8x6-a

As a member of Quilts for Obama which is organized by Susan Walen of Bethesda, Md, she made a call out for Obama quilts to be showcased as part the Inauguration of our President-Elect.
Most of you have seen my Fiber Mosaic of Mr Obama's image. This is the same piece that debuted in Houston's International Quilt Festival in 2008. It was shown under the catogory of "Patchwork Politics". My McCain's mosaic was also showcased in Houston.

Our Event details:

President Obama: A Celebration in Art Quilts Location: Cafritz Art Center, 150 King St., Silver Spring, MD Dates: February 9 - March 5, 2009 Opening Reception: Friday, February 13th

This is a portion of Susan's statement . "Now, we present a show from more than 60 of us: a grass-roots, multi-ethnic, all-volunteer group of women from all around the US and as far away as Australia. This is a quilt show of amazing diversity -- among the quilters and their art. Our extraordinary diversity mirrors the diversity and international support that Obama's election has generated.


My plan is to have 3 small quilts and one larger group quilt, from Fiber Artists for Obama, shown in the exhibit. Several quilters are traveling to Washington, D. C. for the reception, sponsored by Montgomery College. There are plans to publish a book, showcasing all of the quilts to help raise funds for scholarships for the art students.

Susan is also seeking a venue where they quilts will travel. Some of the Artists are even selling their quilts, after the show.

Thanks,
Diana Bracy
http://bracys.wordpress.com/about-me/

Ruby Red

Happy New Year! I spend most of today painting this guy, which is also one of my goals for the new year. This year I plan on painting at least one 4" x 6" picture each week along side all my other mini's (ACEO's) and (hopefully) larger oils. These weekly challenge paintings will be available through my Etsy store.



"Ruby Red"
4" x 6" watercolour
Reference photo by Natalie (Dreamin) from Wetcanvas
© 2009

D Is For Delicate ACEO

This is an ACEO from my latest series 'Alphabetica',entitled 'D is for ... Delicate'. I have worked through to the letter 'D' so far and the project has produced around eighty cards.
Each design is signed,dated and numbered on the reverse,and is collectible as a part of the series,or as an original in it's own right - I hope to finish the series during 2009!
Visit my stores HERE and HERE to view other original ACEOS, both from this special series and other mixed media designs!

Whiteface Cow & Calf

"Cow and Calf"
8x10 inch, UNFRAMED
SOLD
Oil painting on laminated Museum Board (this is 2 boards that have been laminated together


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Talking Sushi again :)

I purchased a cool set of leaf-shaped sushi plates from Jolene at Pottery by Jolene

I added 4 sets of my woodburned chopsticks to the gift and gave it to my son Justin for Christmas. Everyone should have nice things for their own place, don't you think? Justin loves the set and will be buying sushi soon I'm sure. :)

I took these pics to showcase the pieces together. Jolene and I are going to use them in our marketing and help each other out. My new digital camera is coming in verrrry handy lately!





Click on the pics to see them larger; follow the links on the pics to purchase your own sushi set. :)

Sharon K. Shubert aka redladyart.com

Cinderellas' Carriage

This is my first Fractal art that I have published on Zazzle. It reminds me of Cinderellas' Carriage, so that's what I named it. I have added 'Be Mine!' or "love" to some of the products. You can check them out at http://www.zazzle.com/bmthour under Fractals.

As with everything, I have learned that it takes time to learn new programs. I always just want to know how to do everything right away. But you have to take it one step at a time. Patience - yikes!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of you, from the Ridgways!
Donna and Robert

The Motivation Returns!

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and creative 2009!

I'm so thrilled to say that my artist's block is gone and my motivation has returned.

Sure, I've been creating work daily but I just haven't been overflowing with inspired ideas for months. I have to tell you ladies, that I thought I'd forgotten how to paint! Seriously, being a Christian, the thought crossed my mind so many times "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away". Yikes!

We get so overwhelmed with the marketing that we have to do in order to sell our artwork that it tends to really suck the life right out of us sometimes. No wonder people have paid assistants. I WISH! Artists are supposed to create. We need the business skills too but above all, it's creating that satisfies our souls.

I think that the art supplies I received from Santa have a lot to do with getting back in the groove. We all know how good it feels to get new supplies. My husband is always so awesome in that respect at Christmas. He knows that's what makes me happy. He always makes a trip to my favourite art store at this time of year and stocks up LOL! Although I don't think he's listening, he hears every word I say. He even picked up a little drawing table for me because he's heard me mutter it to my son. I was really surprised and touched by that.

Anyway, here's a new abstract floral that I just completed. It's called "Inspire Me" and it's acrylic on canvas. I'm just happy to have the ideas flowing again. Thank God for His blessings and for wonderful husbands!

Back At Last!

Due to the sad demise of my computer it has been a long time between posts here!

I am still working on that problem but have managed to procure a temporary measure for now!
Belated HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all you lovely readers!
Here is one of my latest works-'LIGHT AS A BUTTERFLY'. This is currently for sale HERE -and do chedck out my other new listings whilst you are there!

Check back again soon for more new listings and LOADS of new projects coming up in 2009!

New WWAO Daily Showcase!

To see a DAILY showcase of Worldwide Women Artists' Etsy shop items, visit:

WWAO Showcase

Many of our juried members own Etsy shops and have beautiful unique art items for sale at affordable prices! It's easy, fun shopping! Try it and see!

Each day the 20 featured items will be replaced with 20 different items from our shops.

Thanks for looking!
Sharon K. Shubert

Sunday Swim 2 Watercolor & Ink

Inspiration for this piece as well as a lot of my artwork is Lake Texoma, the largest lake here in Texas where I lived for over 15 years. The peace, tranquility, beauty and artistic inspiration I find there almost makes me cry. If you're a creative, artistic soul, then I'm sure you understand what I mean.

This watercolor and india ink painting is for sale on my official website under the WATERCOLOR section that I just started. It is not matted nor framed. It is painted on Strathmore 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. Measures 12 x 9-inches. I used alcohol and salt effects with the watercolor to obtain the design within the colors that is more visible when you see the actual work.



((click on the pic to see it larger))

redladyart.com

Sharon K. Shubert aka redladyart

Little Children should be seen and not heard

Little Children should be seen and not heard
Originally uploaded by wickeddollz

Media: acrylic on wood panel
Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5
Date of Work: 2008

This piece started from a creepy Victorian post card. I later made that into a photoshop collage, they they so amused me I couldn't resist painting them.

This painting will be sold at a charity auction for the new play "FIRST HAND WOMAN" by Sarah Michelle Brown

FIRST HAND WOMAN is an award-winning new stage play set within a woman’s heart and mind. This is a powerful journey through heartache and healing, as told by the boisterous and unapologetic stages of grief. Join Denial, Bargaining, Anger, Depression and Acceptance as they unravel the secrets and truths of a love story gone bad. As the play progresses, layers of this woman’s truth, and the realities of the relationship with her lover and with herself are poignantly and sometimes joyfully peeled away. Thus revealing someone who is seeking the redemption and reconciliation of her fragmented self. CAUTION: Show contains spontaneous simulated Orgasms!

"This is one of the best dramas I've seen... you will laugh with them and cry with them". - [The Montreal Gazette]


Writer / general manager: Sarah Michelle Brown
Directed by Esther Jun
Starring Sarah Michelle Brown, Kiran Friesen, Patrice Goodman, Allana Harkin, Nicole Leroux
Featuring vocals and vocal composition by Saidah Baba Talibah
Renée Brode: lighting designer
Guiomar Campbell: percussionist
Gillian Lewis: stage manager
Lisa Li: assistant director
Lindsay Naft: sound designer
Anna Treusch: set designer
Karusia Wroblewski: movement consultant

For more details visit: www.sarahmichellebrown.com

Tobacco Barn Oil Painting

5x7 inch, UNFRAMED

Acrylic painting on laminated Museum Board (this is 2 boards that have been laminated together



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Pansy Garden painted by Madelaine Fedorowich

With all the snow falling (and on the ground) I decided to paint something to remind me of warmer times... something spring-ish. I also do have to admit that pansys are my favourite flower and I think I have somewhat figured out how to paint them. For more paintings, visit my Etsy store or my blog.



"Pansy Garden"
3.5" x 2.5" watercolour
© 2008

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Santa confronts the ghost of Christmas past while making his rounds. Digital photography.

New Pics!

Here are 2 new photos of one pair of my woodburned chopsticks, shown here in a dinner setting. This featured set is my Leafy Vine Design. They measure 9-inches long. I have many designs available for purchase, including flat or round chopsticks and am currently working on more designs for the round sets like is shown here.

Contact me if you need information on large orders for restaurants, corporate events, parties, weddings, or other. I'll apply discounts to some, so contact me for more info at:

redladyart@yahoo.com




You can see more pics and information on my website:

redladyart.com

Dreams of Christmas

(click for a larger version!)

My dreams of Christmas are a little different than most I admit. Hope everyone is having a good one!

Holiday Berries

With the holiday season right around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to paint at least one holiday themed painting this year. One can find these prickly holly plant all over Vancouver and their prickly leaves let you know if you've come a little too close. For more paintings, visit my blog or my Etsy store



"Holiday Berries"
2.5" x 3.5" watercolour
© 2008

Original Oil Painting Summer Landscape

8x10 Oil Painting
BID HERE
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Hello Deer!

New mixed media painting!
Here is a sweet little painting for you "Hello Deer"

I just added gouache to my pallet and I'm loving the richness of the colors.

Its 7x9 on heavy watercolor paper and the original is available in my little shop Darkling Woods

Autumn Series 2008

This painting is mixed media and is #1 in my Autumn 2008 series.
It is created on 12"x 12" x 1.5" block gallery wrapped canvas (staple free sides) using acrylics,graphite and oil pastel.
Lightly glazed with a semi gloss professional artists varnish to protect and seal,the sides are fully painted so this piece is ready to hang without the need for a frame ( or of course can still be framed should you choose to do so!)
Check out my other listings for other original works in this series.

A very charming and peacefully elegant work,layered with lovely atmospheric shades-this would make a beautiful addition to your art collection!

Visit my store HERE to view more photos and details!

New Woodburned Chopsticks

I've been working on more woodburned chopsticks sets. I have several sets available in my Etsy shop, and some available on my website. These would make a great and unique gift for the Oriental food lover on your list. Combine them with a gift of sushi plates and it's sure to be a hit.

The three sets shown here are the newest: