DAY 13 - 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - TAMMY THE TAMARIN ACEO

TAMMY THE TAMARIN ACEO
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
On auction at Daily Paintworks starting at just $11

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.
 
Today I looked through my 200 or so photos that I have pre-selected for 30 paintings in 30 days and it hit me that all the ones that were calling to me had a large amount of orange in them. Tammy with her beautiful colourful fur was beckoning to me, so although I'm in the middle of a flower series, I just had to paint her. Her beady eye is on on something to eat I think. I hope you like her.

13224 Tammy the Tamarin
Displayed on 30 on 30 as number 5
Photo inspiration Paul Sherman - Paint My Photo

MR BEAUX JANGLES - ACEO CHAMELEON and NEW MARKETS FOR ARTISTS

MR BEAUX JANGLES

ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
3.5" x 2.5"
Only $15

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

What a fab coat you have Mr Beaux Jangles. 

"This is not a coat this is my skin. It's this way because I live among colourful tropical plants and I use it as a disguise."

Oh I apologise, but how clever you are. I'm impressed.


ON MARKETING

"Learn about social media and invest in your education, not in paying others to do your marketing. There are many sources and advisers on then, the one that I follow is Braynard Carey. He gives you specific advice which you can put to practice immediately. No generalities and fluff. You can buy his e-book New Markets for Artists for just $9 on Amazon. " quote from artist Boryana Korcheva

http://www.amazon.com/Brainard-Carey/e/B006FJH0OY


Cat 13012 Mr Beaux Jangles

FOOTHILLS ACEO - NATIONAL PARKS SERIES

FOOTHILLS

ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
On Auction

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

Yellowstone National Park, 1872 is commonly regarded as the world's oldest national park, but you may be surprised to learn that Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia dates back to 1783, when the government designated it as an area to be protected for its natural beauty and off limits to exploitation.

Prior to the foundation of Bogd Khan Uul some British Commonwealth Countries created "Crown" reserves such as the forest reserve on the island of Tobago in 1776, but land belonging to the Monarch and land belonging to the people are not the same thing.

This gives you an idea of the beauty of this remote region. Collectors of my work will have noticed that I love both mountains and sunshine, especially high mountain meadows. Bogd Khan Uul  is set in the high country of Mongolia and includes Bogd Khan Uul Mountain and surrounds. As I was trolling through Google I saw many beautiful things very similar to foothills in the USA and Canada, but far more remote. The region has miles and miles of grasslands where the famous Mongolian horsemen practice their art. There are fabulous mountain peaks and sheltered valleys. I saw dry rolling grasslands, waterfalls and coniferous trees. A beautiful place to add to your bucket list and these days fairly simple to visit with adventure tour companies.


Cat 13166 Foothills - First National Parks Series

ABOVE THE CROWD ACEO and PURPLE EMPEROR BUTTERFLY

ABOVE THE CROWD
ORIGINAL ACEO
2.5" x 3.5"
To view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks. You may also view ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

This painting is SOLD but I'm happy to take a commission for a similar work. Contact me to inquire about prints and Art cards.

Feedback is so important that I´m posting an unsold painting on this blog and in the Daily Paintworks `CRITIQUE ME` Challenge each day this month. Anyone can leave feedback by going to the challenge and clicking on the painting you would like to comment on. Don´t be shy, whether you´re a fellow Artist or an Art Lover, we would love to have your opinion.

ABOVE THE CROWD is the latest candidate for feedback. This painting is similar to others which were purchased, but this one remains in my catalog. Why? Sometimes a painting doesn´t sell because of lack of exposure or bad timing, but I´m open to hearing if there is anything else which needs attention. I´m tough, so please help me grow as an Artist by leaving a comment either below or at the DPW Challenge here.

If you would like feedback for your own work, post it here on DPW, it´s free to do so.

And this is my new painting today. Once again the camera and scanner just can't do justice to this beautiful decorative piece. Bronze, Violet and Gold interference paint make this painting literally glow when caught in the light. The whole appearance is of an elegant museum display.

 PURPLE EMPEROR
ORIGINAL 
8" x 8" Canvas Panel

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. You may also view ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.

This is the sister painting to MONARCH BUTTERFLY from yesterday. They make a wonderful pair above a bed or in the entranceway. As has become my custom, here is a scan and a photo plus detail of the iridescence. As usual each gives a different look and none really show the painting in it's full glory.

 







 








Cat 13003 Above the Crowd - Cat 13133 Purple Emperor

BUTTERFLY FLOWERS and EARTH HOUR CHALLENGE

Earth Hour starts 8.30 pm on 23 March 2013. The idea to create an energy saving hour started in Australia, but is now embraced around the world. To participate, click here for details. There is also a link under "an event to share" where you can invite your friends. I would love to hear what event you have organized or what you plan to do - please leave a comment.   

Here is a link to the US Information Page 
(hit the - sign on the map to see the world events)
Australian Events Page

Challenge:- For Earth Hour, create a painting of any wildlife and I will share it on my blog. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wildlife Fund whose symbol is a Panda but you could paint a leopard, tiger, baboon, giraffe, koala, owl, or something endangered in your neck of the woods. Send to blue sky red earth at live dot ca.

I have a more decorative piece today. The small photo shows some of the bronze highlights which occur throughout the painting. As you see, I've added a touch more orange since then.

BUTTERFLY FLOWERS
ORIGINAL ART ACEO 3.5" x 2.5"
To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. If there is no current bid you may contact me for the "Buy Now" price. Larger originals or prints may be available.


Cat # 13039  Posted on Leslie Saeta's Blog Sunday 17 March #61

CHALLENGES AND FOUR SEASONS IN THE COUNTRY

I know I said I was just going to paint portraits, pets and still lifes this month, but I wanted to pass on some challenges to my Artist followers. I have also had requests for more landscape paintings, so here are the four seasons of country life. For animal lovers, stay tuned, I have some coming soon and I have two new models to introduce you to.


Larger originals in the same series or prints may be available. To purchase any of these paintings or to view my Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks. "Buy Now" price available on any auction where bidding is not yet underway. 

BERRY BRANCH
SEA DEAN ORIGINAL ACEO OOAK 2.5" x 3.5"
Cat # 13045


This is a monthly challenge posted on "Artistic Sentiments" by Dana Marie. You can paint the photo as is, or merely use it for inspiration. The photo invoked childhood memories of berry picking with my grandma. I eliminated the barbed wire because I wanted to the viewer to feel free to roam. I wanted to convey the sweet smell of the late summer meadow and the motion of the brambles gently swaying in the breeze. I love the colour which makes me think of berry yoghurt.

FOREST, EARLY SPRING MORNING
SEA DEAN ORIGINAL
ACEO OOAK 2.5" x 3.5"
Cat # 13061

"Paint the Barn in Winter"
March 2013 Challenge
Open Group on Facebook

Here I used blue and lemon to convey the crispness of a spring morning. Cadmium and phthalo are camera shy. I will post a better photo soon.

ROAD TO HEAVEN
SEA DEAN ORIGINAL ACEO OOAK 2.5" x 3.5"
Cat # 13062

A bit abstract with thick impasto paint. So much nicer in real life and I had so much fun with this one.

"Paint the Barn in Winter"
January 2013 Challenge
Open Group on Facebook
 

WINTER BARN

SEA DEAN ORIGINAL ACEO OOAK 2.5" x 3.5"
Cat # 13063

Where I live there are several beautiful old barns and this photo reminded me that I need to paint them before they are lost. 




"Paint the Barn in Winter"
December 2012 Challenge 

Open Group on Facebook

THE GUARDIANS ACEO

Red rocks and green velvet headland shelter the bay. Soft waves kiss the beach in gentle rhythm. The warm air ruffles my hair and blows lazy veils past a milky sun. Twin conifers stand watch: How long have they been in this place? How long will they stay? For one brief moment time stands still.


THE GUARDIANS
ORIGINAL ACEO OOAK 3.5" x 2.5"

To purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks.

This painting is SOLD but I'm happy to take a commission for a similar work. Contact me to inquire about prints and Art cards.


Cat # 13046 The Guardians