Small Art Blocks at the Shop

I spent most of the day yesterday creating these sweet little prints on wood for my Etsy shop. They all measure 4.5x5 inches and arrive ready to hang on the wall. These were my biggest sellers at the gallery in Venice, but I made them in a smaller size to accomodate smaller budgets this year. If you don't see your favorite, you can order a custom piece from me here.

2010 Wall Calendars are Here!

2010 wall calendars featuring 12 of my paintings are now on sale at my Etsy shop.

In a very uncharacteristic move, I actually created 2010 calendars that are ready to purchase right now. Usually I think to myself, "hmmm... wouldn't it be a great idea to do a calendar this year?" sometime around December 15. And that is why this is my very first calendar. If you want one, though, please order quickly as there are only 16 left! I should have made more... but the limited quantity just makes them more special, I think.

Harvest Moon Tonight... So Beautiful

Harvest Moon - 8x10 inch print. Available here on Etsy.

Tonight is the Harvest Moon, and it is just so darned beautiful as I gaze out my upstairs window. Is anyone else out there feeling particularly soulful this evening? It certainly has a magnetic energy. I hope, you, too are enjoying this gorgerous Fall gift.

Surf Shack

"Surf Shack" 5.5x5.5 inch original mixed media on wood painting. Click here to buy original.

I've finally taken some photos of my new paintings, and I am busy uploading them to the Etsy shop. This happy little one was also inspired by my Amagansett trip. We bought some great surfing gear from this shop during our vacation! This original is now available for sale on Etsy. The others are coming soon.

Sea Dunes

5.5x5.5 inch original mixed media painting on wood. Prints now for sale on Etsy.

(Original coming soon - I need to photograph it.)

This is the newest in the surf series -- #10! I was inspired by seeing these beautiful boards all laid out at the beach in Montauk. The real boards were pink & red, but there is something so refreshing about seaglass blue and green. It really captures the feeling of fresh sea air. Mmmm.... now if only I had some lobster.

Back to the Beach

"Last Ride" 5.5x5.5 inch original mixed media painting on wood.

I have decided to put the sweet little bear illustrations on hold until after Christmas when I have more time for their story (and when little Nicky bear starts school). In the meantime, I am continuing work on my surf series of paintings. This is #9 in the series, and will be available soon for sale on Etsy.

Little Sister, You Are my Best Friend in the World!

"Best Friends" original gouache & mixed media on paper. 6x6 image on 8x10 drawing paper. Click to buy original on Etsy.

First of all, I want to give a big thank you to all of the kind people who commented on my "Little Brother" painting. That painting was a bit of an experiment for me, and I so appreciate your words of appreciation!

As you can see, I am continuing with my 'bear' series. In fact, I haven't slept for 2 nights because my mind has been working on overdrive thinking about illustrating the adventures of two little bears -- Pink & Blue. The idea for Pink Bear is inspired directly by Annabelle's beloved Pink Bear. She has had this tattered pink bear since she was born, and she sleeps with it every night. And Blue Bear is inspired my her brother, Nicolas. The white bear pictured above is an older sibling (based on my stepdaughter, Axelle, who is 7). The piece above is my first work on paper, and I had a lot of fun with it! I definitely plan to do more, though I am not abandoning my cherished wood surfaces. Stay tuned for more in this series... but probably not until after Christmas!