Bright Blessings for the rest of 2007

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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

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!!!

CHRISTMAS SIAMESE CAT Original Art PAINTING by Vera Lucia Emerim

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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 col...

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.

Visit http://www.worldwidewomenartists.com

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!

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

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.

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.

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/

***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/

FAIRY AND DAISIES ORIGINAL ART OIL PAINTING BY VERA LUCIA EMERIM

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WITCH HALLOWEEN BLACK CAT ORIGINAL ART OIL PAINTING BY VERA LUCIA EMERIM

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SIAMESE CAT PRINCESS ORIGINAL ART OIL PAINTING BY VERA LUCIA EMERIM

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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)

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.

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.

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?

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. :)

http://redladyart.com/

Sharon K. Shubert

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.