Tulips

Tulips always make me think of spring and with all the snow we’ve had, I sure need a breath of spring. These are offset in a soft white mat to give a modern twist. I am featuring them today at Daily Paintworks as one of the artists selected this month to grace the top of the page.

YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER?

PEONY PASSION
by Sea Dean
10" x 8" Low Profile Wrap Canvas


Currently available at Daily Paintworks

RADIATE I
by Sea Dean
6" x 6" Wrap Canvas
Framed as shown
Now available at Artfinder


With all the garden shows in our area it's hard to ignore that this is flower season. I read a blog recently that asked for readers to share their favorite flower. I was quite fascinated to read the answers. I wonder if blogs in other parts of the world would come up with different results. I actually went back and counted all 270 choices and the clear winner was the lucious PEONY chosen 34 times,  followed by the DAISY with 25 (no surprises there) and runner up, a tie between ROSES and SUNFLOWERS. Also popular were POPPY, a favorite of Georgia O' Keefe with 14 votes and HYDRANGEA with 15 votes, both loved by many daily painters.

GIVERNY 1900 by Sea Dean after Claude Monet

 Currently Available at Daily Paintworks

Some surprises were that Claude Monets favorites, IRIS and WATERLILY had only one vote each and they are some of the most famous flower paintings in the world. There were also some unusual one vote flowers to research; the amusing Dutchmans Britches, Maga and Margarita, Psychotria Elata (which apparently looks like lips), Spiked Rampion, Schersmin, Laurina Blossom, Lisianthus and Borage. More surprises came with Gladiolus, Cherry Blossom, Orchid, and Carnation with only one or two votes. And Daffodils only 5 votes and Tulips only 7. Even grouping all types of lily, they still only achieved 9 votes.

STAR PERFORMANCE by Sea Dean SOLD

My favorite bouquet flower is STARGAZER LILY. They are outrageously beautiful and their perfume is out of this world. I love receiving cut flowers, but so many die or droop quickly, not the proud Stargazer! I also love luscious deep red PEONIES and PETUNIAS because my father planted them and I plan to paint the gorgeous bouquet of silk peonies on my dining table at the moment. In memory of my grandmother, who loved her small garden, there are, HYDRANGEAS and PANSIES. For my sister her name translates as LILY OF THE VALLEY. For my mother SUNFLOWERS AND GERANIUM for garden favorites and GLADIOLI as cut flowers.

More of my favorites are VIOLETS and SNOWDROPS, which stir memories of making posies for my mother, grandmother and teachers when I was a child. And BLUEBELLS, BUTTERCUPS, COWSLIPS, DAISIES, FIREWEED, FOX GLOVES, FRANGIPANI, HOLLYHOCKS, LUPINES, SNAP DRAGONS and STEPHANOTIS all have their special place in my heart.

BUTTER UP BUTTERCUP by Sea Dean

Currently Available at Daily Paintworks

I think we usually choose certain flowers because they have a special connection, perhaps they were a grandmother's favorite, or it starred in your first bouquet. I've given my choices and now it's your turn. What are your favorite flowers and why? I love to read your comments.

ELLISON CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Tulip Cascade

I was very pleased to see that the organizers are offering free hot chocolate to entice you to join us. Please stop by my table and say hi.

I will be showcasing my easy gift packaged originals. ACEO Originals, Postcard sized paintings in 8" x 10" Mats, Raw Edge Mounted 8" x 10" paintings. Easy to package, easy to ship, easy to frame, beautiful to receive.

TULIP CASCADE

TULIP CASCADE - DAY TWENTY NINE

TULIP CASCADE

by Sea Dean
Raw Edge Mixed Media
6" x 2" Strathmore Windpower

To view my online Gallery of originals please visit DAILY PAINTWORKS
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here
Bid on my limited time exclusive SILENT AUCTION here

To mount my Raw Edge Series simply put double sided tape on the back and press to a stiff mat board cut to 5" x 7" or 8" x 10". Then pop into a standard frame without glass. Voila!


THE BLOG HOP EXPLORED


I had a little time yesterday to follow the blog hop I was involved in recently. It was a bit challenging to trace back and find the line of artists that linked together to share each others work. The hop went around the world to Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, France etc. and through a list of creative processes from painting, design, printmaking, Encaustic, sculpture, photography, drawing, Watercolour, collage, and the list goes on.....

I followed the hop back to the beginning of July, but I'm sure it goes back a lot further, so if anyone wants to find another list of links please pass them on to me. I plan to go back to each artist whose link I have found and give them this list.

How we blog hopped ... Where possible, the first name links to the blog hop blog and the other names are linked to the artist's recent blogs. Hop around and see who you would like to follow. I would like to follow them all, it's a fascinating group.

Sheila Delgado introducing Yevgenia Watts and Karin Naylor
Sea Dean, Marion Hedger and Sheila Delgado
Nan Johnson introducing Sea Dean
Nancy Goldman introducing Nan Johnson, Leslie Redhead and Belinda del Pesco
Deborah Younglao introducing Nancy Goldman and Roxanne Lessa 
Robin Samiljan introducing Deborah Younglao, Barbara Parker and Kathleen Krucoff
Alicia Forestal Boehm introducing Robin Samiljan, Ahavani Mullen  and  Maike van Wijk
Bridgette Gurzon Mills introducing Alicia Forestal Boehm, Angie McMonigal and Kari Hall 
Supria Karmaka introducing Brigette Gurzon Mills and Leslie Sobel
Veronika Funk introducing Supria Karmaka, Jill Zaheer and Belinda Firman
Galia Alena introducing Veronika Funk, Laly Mille, Kate Thompson and Becky Cavender

The distant blog world yet to be discovered..........


Cat # 14155 Tulip Cascade - #3 on the 30 in 30

SPRING TULIPS ACEO - A gift

SPRING TULIPS
by Sea Dean
To view my online Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here


This has been one of my favourites since first painting it. At the LCAG ART HOUSE GIFT SHOP for volunteer duty today, I was pleased to see that SPRING TULIPS had sold. I'm not surprised because it looked so beautiful in its miniature white frame. The volunteer didn't write the name of the purchaser on the receipt, so I unfortunately have no idea who purchased the little painting, however, my ACEO make perfect gifts when framed so I'm fairly sure it was for a gift.

Thank you mystery patron. If you're reading this blog, please let me know who you are. :)

I've always thought this composition would make a wonderful large painting, perhaps 20" x 16" comes to mind. I take commissions, so if you would like to schedule my time for a holiday gift, now would be a good time. Perfect for Mum, sister, a friend or your powder room.


Cat # 13070 Spring Tulips

ARE YOU IN BLOG DOLDRUMS? - 101 Blog Topics Casey Klahn - MAGENTA TULIPS

MAGENTA TULIPS ACEO by Sea Dean

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TULIP GARDEN

TULIP GARDEN
Miniature Masterpiece Series
6" x 6" Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting is SOLD - However, I'm always happy to create a similar custom painting in any size on commission.

Art Cards or prints available by contacting me.


Cat # 12036 Tulip Garden

FREE GIFT - SPRING TO LIFE - MINIATURE MASTERPIECE BY SEA DEAN

SPRING TO LIFE
6" x 6" Gallery Wrap Canvas
ORIGINAL BY SEA DEAN
On auction at Daily Paintworks

Buy now, gift wrap and relax with a smile when everyone is still rushing around in December. Everyone purchasing from now till 25th December 2013 receives a free print as a thank you.

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

I've been taking a bit of a breather and giving patrons the opportunity to get a screaming hot deal on some of my larger pieces for holiday giving. This doesn't happen often, so if you like this, follow the link to the auction. This poppy is a wildly vivacious thick impasto painting from the Miniature Masterpiece series. 


Cat 12022 Spring to Life

Pieces in the Miniature Masterpiece series shown hung in a collection on a custom made mount.

STILL LIFE WITH BLOSSOM - TEA AND HYDRANGEAS ACEO

STILL LIFE WITH BLOSSOM
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
8" x 6" on Strathmore Windpower
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.

"Still Life with Blossom" is painted on Strathmore Windpower with the highest quality archival paints, mediums and UV protection. The inspiration for this painting was a photo by fellow Artist Evhe for her bi-monthly painting challenge. I was stunned by the colour and texture combination and just had to paint it. I have cropped the image slightly and used a bit of Artistic license. 


TEA AND HYDRANGEAS
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
Regular $25 - Internet price $15

Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me. 

I appreciate comments and feedback on any Art you see on my blog or DPW Gallery. I´m always willing to listen and grow.

DELICATE NEST and SPRING TULIPS ACEO

DELICATE NEST
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.

SPRING TULIPS
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
Regular $25 - Internet price $15

I appreciate comments and feedback on any Art you see on my blog or DPW Gallery. I´m always willing to listen and grow.

MAGENTA TULIPS ACEO and My friend Nan Johnson

MAGENTA TULIPS
ORIGINAL ACEO BY SEA DEAN
2.5" x 3.5"
Regular $25 - Internet price $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 ALL my available ACEO in my Facebook Gallery here.


I appreciate comments and feedback on any Art you see on my blog or DPW Gallery. I´m always willing to listen and grow.

Nan Johnson - I´ve been a fan of Nan Johnson for some time and during Leslie Saeta´s recent Art Marketing class we teamed up with 8 other Artists to create a support group. Since then I´ve learned to appreciate Nan even more and dare I say we´ve become friends. I love her work and this is an example of her interesting and enjoyable blog. Please take a mo to click over, put your feet up and enjoy a lovely story over cookies and coffee.

The Velveteen Bunnies
http://nancies-art.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/the-velveteen-bunnies.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ArtIsNotAThing+(Art+Is+Not+a+Thing)

TULIP GARDEN SERIES - "TWIN PEAKS" ACEO, "POPPING OUT" OSWOA

TWIN PEAKS
ORIGINAL ART
3.5" x 2.5" ACEO
To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available. 


Continuing with this months PEOPLE's CHOICE series, "Twin Peaks" is in the popular "Tulip Garden" series. The red in the foreground is brighter in person.


Tulip Garden is an exhibition piece, painted on Gallery Wrap Canvas. It is one of my favourite paintings and I would have kept it for myself if a patron hadn't snapped it up at it's first showing.
 

TULIP GARDEN
ORIGINAL ART
6" x 6" Gallery Wrap Canvas
SOLD

As usual I'm happy to paint a similar work in a different size. I think it would look spectacular 18" x 18" or 36" x 36". I would be happy to quote you on any size.  

Another in the same series is "Popping Out" below. This is an OSWOA Postcard sized painting on Canvas Panel. Click here for more information or to purchase.


 
POPPING OUT
ORIGINAL ART
4" x 6" OSWOA Postcard on Canvas Panel
Currently on auction 
Starting price $29
Regular $95



Cat # 12036 Tulip Garden   Cat # 130109 Twin Peaks   Cat # 12031 Popping Out   

ANGEL BOUQUET

ANGEL BOUQUET
ORIGINAL ART
4" x 6" OSWOA Postcard
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.

A strange thing happened to me with this painting. It didn't seem to matter what I did, I just couldn't get it to photograph. I made several adjustments to the values, tried again and the same thing! I finally took it to the scanner and as you see it came up beautifully. Not only that, but as soon as I looked at the scan I instantly saw the angel, hence the title. Do you see her? Then I started to look further and saw another angel and a dove. God works in mysterious ways!

I love this size because it is inexpensive to treat yourself and it can be mailed in an ordinary envelope. The painting is inexpensive to frame in a standard wall or easel frame and they are a perfect size to place on your desk at work. I can imagine this brightening a dull office all year round. 

And only you need to know about the guardian angels.

Cat # 13088 Angel Bouquet

3 SPRING TULIPS

"Beneath the white blanket of snow, down under the brown cold earth are the beginnings of glorious tulips." 

Quote from Lynette Williams Cutting up Blog - You really must take a look at Lynette's amazing paintings created by cutting and applying fabric. It's hard to believe what she can do.

3 SPRING TULIPS

3.5" x 2.5" OOAK Original ACEO
by Sea Dean


To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. If there is no current bid you may purchase at the "Buy Now" price by contacting me. Ask about larger Originals or Prints of this ACEO.

I've been working on simplification and I think I've achieved what I was aiming for in this painting. I love the idea of leaving the background indistinct so the viewer can create their own story.

 

The next painting may seem familiar because surprisingly, it is still available. Magenta Tulips is waiting for the first person to hit the buy button on DPW. 

MAGENTA TULIPS

3.5" x 2.5" OOAK Original ACEO
by Sea Dean



Cat # 13070 - 3 Spring Tulips (Posted as #48 on Leslie Saeta Blog Tuesday 19 March)

Cat # 13037 Magenta Tulips