ACEO "Sorcerersaurus"

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.

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

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
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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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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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ACEO "White Crowned Sparrow"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "Song Sparrow"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "KiKi, Geisha Hamster, Cherry Blossom Dance"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "Black on Black"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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ACEO "KiKi, Geisha Hamster"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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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.

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.

ACEO "Spotted Woodpecker"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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"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.
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Price $15.00
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ACEO "Magnificent Frigatebird and Chick"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "Blue Grosbeak"

Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Price $15.00
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ACEO "Robin Red Breast with Juniper Berries"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "Cheetah"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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Price $20.00
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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
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ACEO "Great Blue Herron"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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ACEO "Blackbird in the Hemlock"

Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Price $15.00
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ACEO "Distlefink" Goldfinch

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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ACEO "Baltimore Oriole"

Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Price $15.00
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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.

ACEO "Bobcat"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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ACEO "Baby Fur Seal"

SOLD: ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Oil on 136lb Canva-Paper by Canson.
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ACEO "Red Winged Blackbird"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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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.

ACEO "Ground Hog Love"

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

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.

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.

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

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.