Saturday, May 31, 2008

ACEO "Sorcerersaurus"

Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Explanation: A few weeks ago I was invited to join an ACEO Artist group. Each week they have a subject challenge. Last week it was "Sorcerer". It peaked my interest so I just had to do one.

SORCERERSAURUS DISCOVERED!

Scientists are baffled by a recent discovery in a crystal cave on Tintagel Island, England. One paleontologist remarked, “We suspect that it is the remains of the elusive Sorcerersaurus Dinosaur. We have always thought that they existed, but could never find any proof. It is believed that they did not become extinct. Instead they simply vanished into thin air.” He went on to explain that by examining the human-like teeth, mustache and beard, it is assumed that modern day sorcerers are direct descendants of this strange beast.

Price $10.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Friday, May 30, 2008

ACEO "Meerkats"


ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Meerkats are such observant creatures. My son refers to them as "those fuzzy things."

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Thursday, May 29, 2008

ACEO "KiKi, Geisha Hamster at the Koi Pond"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

ACEO "Reflection of a Lap"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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ACEO "Fighting Ravens #2"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

ACEO "White Crowned Sparrow"



SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Monday, May 26, 2008

ACEO "Song Sparrow"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008

ACEO "KiKi, Geisha Hamster, Cherry Blossom Dance"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

ACEO "Black on Black"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Friday, May 23, 2008

ACEO "KiKi, Geisha Hamster"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

This is today's actual post. This is KiKi, the lovely, demur Geisha Hamster. She graciously agreed to sit for her portrait in her intricately hand painted kimona. Now here is a hamster worthy of painting.

ACEO " Crazy Moon Series"






SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Well, while I am confessing about silly ACEOs, here are the rest of the Raven Crazy Moon paintings. Now my conscience is clear.

ACEO " Hamsterized"



SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Recently there has been a shift away from the craze for Raven ACEOs to Hamster ACEOs. These were the first two that I came up with a couple of weeks ago. I know that they are over the top with silliness, but someone had to do it.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

ACEO "Loving Pair"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Homage to Kritty. Our cat is over 14 years old and still going strong. He is so spoiled. Although he has his own cat door, he still comes to me while I'm painting and insists on being let in and out the front door about twenty times each day. I really think he sees it as a game we play each day.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

ACEO "Spotted Woodpecker"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

"Happy Memories at the Beach"


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This was my wonderful Mother's Day gift from my son Richard. It is a pastel of his sister Laura and him on the porch of Tivoli. Many wonderful days were spent at Edisto Beach. He captured their joy so well. I love it.

ACEO "Mississippi Kite"


Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Monday, May 19, 2008

ACEO "Magnificent Frigatebird and Chick"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008

ACEO "Blue Grosbeak"


Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 17, 2008

ACEO "Robin Red Breast with Juniper Berries"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Friday, May 16, 2008

ACEO "Cheetah"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Thursday, May 15, 2008

ACEO "Mom and Joey" Koala Bears


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Yes, Koala bear babies are know as Joeys, just like Kangaroos.

Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

ACEO "Great Blue Herron"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

ACEO "Blackbird in the Hemlock"


Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Monday, May 12, 2008

ACEO "Distlefink" Goldfinch


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

ACEO "Baltimore Oriole"

Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 10, 2008

ACEO "Just a Nibble" Ravens

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Ravens are really popular right now.

Friday, May 9, 2008

ACEO "Bobcat"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008

ACEO "Baby Fur Seal"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

ACEO "Red Winged Blackbird"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

ACEO "Indigo Bunting"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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I have found that there is a lot of satisfaction in painting birds, with their variety of colors.

Monday, May 5, 2008

ACEO "Ground Hog Love"


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

I'm trying to work again in oils. The drawback is the length of time it takes to dry. I have really become spoiled. Acrylics dry so fast and give instant gratification, but oils have such a rich look to them.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

ACEO "Gotcha" Raven


SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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I have been toying with this one for a long time and finally decided to do it in Oils. That special shine of oils really brings out the depth.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

ACEO "Panda Mom and Cub"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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This is the third ACEO I did for Mother's day. The cub has such a sweet expression on his face.

Friday, May 2, 2008

ACEO "Penguin Mother and Chick"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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This is another in the Mother's Day series. I like how the chick seems to be looking up very lovingly at Mom

Thursday, May 1, 2008

ACEO "Kangaroo Mom and Joey"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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In honor of the up coming Mother's Day I decided to paint a few appropriate miniatures. This is the first one. I love how the baby Joey has his legs hanging out of his mother's pouch.