Be sure to check out this incredible online exhibit for the "Finding Fine Art" Team on Etsy. The theme is TRANSFORMATIONS. The video by Jessica Tourrant is here:
and the blog post is here.
Gas, Food, Lodging....and Fun! Paintings by Debbie Shirley
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
One more rose....
Just added one rose painted on an ACEO. I am currently working on a larger rose painting, too. Seems to be that time of year for roses! Funny how this larger painting - at 6 x 6 inches suddenly seems so big! I've gotten so used to working small.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Be Mine - SOLD
Valentines Day and candy.....go together, right?
Kind of like how I like to paint flowers in order to make them last, why not paint candy in order to enjoy it without the calories?! Here is a classic Valentine candy:
Kind of like how I like to paint flowers in order to make them last, why not paint candy in order to enjoy it without the calories?! Here is a classic Valentine candy:
"Be Mine"
2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
SOLD
SOLD
Friday, January 21, 2011
What Remains - SOLD
I had forgotten how much I enjoy painting roses.
This rose is a little past its prime and had a character all its own. I wanted to make the lighting a little more dramatic and emphasize the folds and waves of the wilting petals. I think that even a wilting rose is beautiful - we don't all stay young and fresh forever!
This is on a 6 x 4 canvas - seems kinda large compared to what I have been working with lately! I like this size, and may have to get more canvas since I tend to like to paint more flowers when spring approaches.
What Remains
6x4 inches
acrylic on canvas
SOLD
SOLD
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Valentine Art
Check out this gorgeous Valentine collection on ArtFire - such wonderful art to be found here: (and I am happy to be included, too!)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fine Art Treasury
I created this treasury yesterday....all paintings.
It is all about FOOD!!! (I had a lot of fun making this one.)
It is all about FOOD!!! (I had a lot of fun making this one.)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Wow - Quickest Sale Ever!
I didn't even get a chance to blog about this one....it sold minutes after listing it!
I like playing with my kids' refrigerator magnets and got the idea to create a little painting with a Valentines Day theme:
I like playing with my kids' refrigerator magnets and got the idea to create a little painting with a Valentines Day theme:
"Love Letters"2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
SOLD
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
A Rose Given - SOLD
Thinking ahead to Valentine's Day, I am hoping to do a few paintings of flowers - one of my favorite subjects! This one is of a rose that I was once given as a gift - I figure that if I paint it, others can enjoy it too!
A Rose Given
2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
SOLD
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New Still Life Painting SOLD
I was setting up some still life ideas, playing with fruit and bottles. I got a little silly with this one ;-)
Lemonhead
4x4 inches
acrylic on gessobord
SOLD
SOLD
Monday, January 10, 2011
ArtFire Front Page!!
I am really thrilled to be in this beautiful fine art collection made by Arlene of SpiritEssenceArt. And even more exciting.....it is on the FRONT PAGE!!!! Yay! Thanks, Arlene!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tangled - SOLD
I seem to be caught up in wanting to make little paintings of objects around me. I loved the stem on this tomato, so yes, it too had to become a painting:
Tangled2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
SOLD
SOLD
This is currently for sale locally at the Art Cafe, but you can check out what other paintings I have available in my shop on Etsy.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
ACEO Article
What is an ACEO?
I get asked this all the time!
Here is a great article explaining the movement and talking about the ACEO market:
http://factoidz.com/aceos-the-huge-hot-market-for-the-smallest-art-works/
(and thanks to Brenda of teabreaks for posting this on the ACEO forum on Etsy!)
I get asked this all the time!
Here is a great article explaining the movement and talking about the ACEO market:
http://factoidz.com/aceos-the-huge-hot-market-for-the-smallest-art-works/
(and thanks to Brenda of teabreaks for posting this on the ACEO forum on Etsy!)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Artsplash!
It's the First Thursday ArtSplash on Etsy! Yes, I have been negligent in keeping up with it the last few months....but it is a new year - right? And I am putting it on my calendar so I don't forget about it in the future!
In the meanwhile, check out the great art on the Artsplash blog entry for today. And view all the wonderful Artsplash art by searching for Artsplash on Etsy.
In the meanwhile, check out the great art on the Artsplash blog entry for today. And view all the wonderful Artsplash art by searching for Artsplash on Etsy.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
First Painting Completed in 2011!! - SOLD
I had two really gorgeous little pears. I've really enjoyed painting them. I think it is amazing how inanimate objects can take on personalities. These two pears really seemed to be snuggling together......
"Snuggling"
Still Life Series
Still Life Series
ACEO - 2-1/2 x -3-1/2"
acrylic on #140 watercolor paper
SOLD
SOLD
This one is also going to the Art Cafe!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Mmmm, Candy! - SOLD
Finished this little ACEO the other day. I'd really love to make the goal of a painting a day for 2011. I know that can't really happen - especially with the weekends, but I am going to make an effort to come as close as I can!
