"Gate to Spring" from Laura Milnor Iverson

"Gate to Spring":

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As the full moon rises over a Japanese garden, a gate opens to another world. Snow falls on the outward scene but, inside the gate, the snow gives way to cherry blossom petals on the path. Snow has not quite yet hidden the footprints on the stones from some traveler crossing between worlds. The winter world is in shades of blue, turquoise and indigo. This visionary piece, part of the Shaman's Gate series (mystical landscapes of alternate realities), is in my private collection. This piece is offered as an open edition giclée print.

Black Cat Folk Art Painting

Well, I'm back home. I went camping for a couple of weeks, and we had pretty decent weather most of the time. I got back home last week, but have been playing catch-up on some things here and am just now settling back into my regular routine.

Here is a little painting I did right before I left, but hadn't gotten a chance to post about yet. It's a modern folk-art painting of a little black cat, eyeing a vase filled with daisies.


TEMPTATION
Original acrylics on gallery wrap canvas
6" x 6"

I spent a couple of days this week updating my web site, and also updating info for the Worldwide Women Artists Exhibition entitled "Garden of Delights", which can be seen HERE now through Sept. 29th.

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New Black Cat Zen Mini Painting (ACEO)

"Black Cat in Orange Dusk":

eBay Item 180023916512

A black cat sits in a tree, contemplating the rising moon. Some of the autumn leaves are dancing in the air. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

WWAO Monthly Exhibition This month's theme: ~Garden of Delights~

"Black Cat in Bright Sunset" New Original ACEO on eBay

"Black Cat in Bright Sunset":

Item 180023025162
Starts at only $9.99!

A black cat sits on a tree branch, batting a dancing turquoise leaf in the sunset sky. This miniature 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. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size). This piece would also make a darling Halloween decoration.

Cat Eyes - Patches 2, New Scratchboard Art by Denise M. DesLauriers

My drawing for this post is titled "Cat Eyes - Patches 2". It is another miniature drawing in my 'Cat Eyes' series. The board size is 6" x 4". For imformation and detail pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.

Mystcial Flame by Tracey R Gates

Mystical Flame
2006

Prismacolor pencils and watercolor on 9" x 12" bristol paper. This is a goddess of fire meant to represent the passion and strenth of women.

New Crow ACEO from Laura Milnor Iverson

"Crow in Blue Moonlight" ACEO:

Item 68721662

A lone crow sits on a tree branch as bright autumn leaves swirl around a luminous full moon. The night sky is in shades of deepening blue to indigo. This piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. It is 2.5" x 3.5" (standard trading card size). Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

New Commission Scratchboard Drawing

My scratchboard artwork for this post is a commission that I just finished. It is titled "Tiger Eyes for Sara". The board size is 6" x 4". For more information, please contact me.

New Heart Sutra (Zen Buddhist) ACEO from Laura Iverson

"Heart Sutra in Cherry Blossoms" New Original ACEO:

Up for Auction at eBid

Branches of cherry blossoms against a golden sunset. Some of the petals are dancing in the air. A quote from the Zen Buddhist Heart of Perfect Wisdom sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

Form itself is emptiness
Emptiness itself is form

The term "heart sutra" refers to the prayer at the heart of the Buddhist teachings. Writing it is a meditative practice. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Two new zen paintings up for auction

"Bamboo after a Light Rain":

Item 68720983

A few raindrops cling to bamboo leaves. The bamboo is illuminated by 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 1 1/2" staple-free sides are finished off in burgundy acrylic) and will be wired so it is ready to hang. Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

"Daffodils and Ladybug" New Original Painting:

Item 68713667

Yellow daffodil flowers against a background that varies from brown to purple to various stages of blue. A ladybug, and some waterdrops, rest on the petals. This floral piece 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. It has been lightly varnished to protect the paint and preserve the lustrous colors. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

Original Zen Mini Painting, Starting at only $1

"Butterfly in Cherry Blossoms":

eBay Item 180020429962
Starts at only $.99!

A Camberwell Beauty (or Mourning Cloak) butterfly among branches of cherry blossoms. This is my favorite type of butterfly because, when I was a little girl, one landed on my dress and stayed with me all day.

This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Zen Mandala modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is a miniature original acrylic painting (2.5" x 3.5", standard trading card size). The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting.

This is my entry in the Nibblefest Art Contest, a themed art contest beginning on the 20th of each month on eBay. Please be sure to search for NFAC to see more great entries, each starting at just $0.99. Thanks!

Two New Paintings from Laura Milnor Iverson

"San Francisco Bay in Purple Fog" New Original Painting:

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The Golden Gate Bridge, shrouded in fog, beneath a luminous full moon and star-studded sky. This California abstract seascape, from the Zen Mandala modern art series, is an original oil painting on a gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (the 3/4" staple-free sides are finished off in purple acrylic). Note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting or print. The view is from Lincoln Park.

"Four Thistles" New Original Painting:

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Four thistle flowers are illumined by the setting sun. A few waterdrops are on the leaves. This feng shui piece, 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 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 Milnor Iverson

"Blue Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms":

eBay Item 180018624756
Starts at only $49.99!

Tree branches of cherry blossoms are illuminated by the full moon. The night sky is in shades of blue deepening to indigo. Some of the petals 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 indigo 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.

New ACEO Buddhist Heart Sutra from Laura Milnor Iverson

"Heart Sutra in Red Sunset":

Item 180017918295
Starts at only $12.99!

Branches of leaves in a brilliant sunset in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. Some of the leaves are dancing in the air. A quote from the Zen Buddhist Heart of Perfect Wisdom sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

Form itself is emptiness
Emptiness itself is form

The term "heart sutra" refers to the prayer at the heart of the Buddhist teachings. Writing it is a meditative practice. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size).

The Kiln Ritual

Because I don't yet have my own kiln, it is necessary to use someone else's. This is not only inconvenient, but time consuming as well. I have to pack pieces in boxes, load them in my car, unload them from my car, unload them from the boxes and then load into the kiln. After firing, they must be re-packed in boxes, loaded in the car, unloaded from the car and finally unloaded from the boxes.

What am I complaining about? My friend is very generous in allowing me to use her kiln...for free. I went through the above ritual today for about 180 clay pieces modeled to resemble seashells and skeletons to make into magnets and pushpins for my Etsy shop.

Glazing is the next step and I look forward to this phase most of all. I love to experiment with glazes, layering one on top of another to create new color combinations. Following glazing, I will once again engage in the kiln ritual.

"San Francisco Bay in Golden Glow" by Laura Milnor Iverson

"San Francisco Bay in Golden Glow":

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The Golden Gate Bridge is illuminated by the setting sun. A few sailboats glide around San Francisco Bay. This California seascape, from the Golden Glow series, is offered as an open edition giclée print in various sizes, with a choice of either fine art paper or stretched canvas.

This is the first painting I've done of the Golden Gate Bridge. The view is from Lincoln Park.

"San Francisco Bay in Blue Moonlight" from Laura Milnor Iverson

"San Francisco Bay in Blue Moonlight":

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A full moon illuminates the Golden Gate Bridge. Clouds and stars fill the night sky, which is in shades of blue. This visionary California landscape, from the Zen Mandala series, 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 (although the piece can be fitted with wire or a canvas hanger at no additional charge). Please note that the copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

Cat Eyes - Patches 1, new miniature scratchboard drawing

'Cat Eyes - Patches 1' is my newest miniature scratchboard drawing in my 'Cat Eyes' series. The size is 6" x 4". Click the image to go to its webpage for more information and detail pictures.



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New ACEO from Laura Milnor Iverson

"Dragonfly with Heart Sutra":

Item 180014898609

A dragonfly flits among abstract bamboo stalks against a gentle golden sunset. A quote from the Buddhist heart sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy, Form itself is emptiness. The term "heart sutra" refers to the prayer at the heart of the Buddhist teachings. Writing it is a meditative practice. This miniature feng shui piece, part of the Golden Glow modern art series (botanical abstract landscapes in a contemporary Asian style), is an original acrylic painting. The copyright watermark does not appear on the actual painting. 2.5" x 3.5" (ACEO - standard trading card size).

Two new paintings from Laura Milnor Iverson

"Sea Coast at Half Moon Bay":

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A cypress tree at Half Moon Bay stands along a flowering path on a bluff overlooking the sea. This California ocean seascape, inspired by Monet's "Sea Coast at Trouville," 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. This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.

"Wisteria with Heart Sutra":

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A flowering purple wisteria vine against a gentle golden sunset. The Buddhist heart sutra is painted in Chinese calligraphy:

Form itself is emptiness
Emptiness itself is form

The term "heart sutra" refers to the prayer at the heart of the Buddhist teachings. Writing it is a meditative practice. I took a class in it from a soto zen priest.

This feng shui piece, 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 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. This piece is also offered as an open edition giclée print.