Small Original ACEO Painting of Tomato Still Life

Tomato Tangle

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Another small ACEO-sized painting. I hadn't painted tomatoes in a while, and felt a need to go back to something familiar.While I love painting signs and buildings, sometimes it feels good to go back to the more rounded shapes and softer angles of things like fruits and vegetable.

This little piece is still available. Contact me for more information if you are interested!

Duck Down and New Berry - Original ACEO Paintings

Duck Down

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic  on watercolor paper

New Berry

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Every now and then I like to go back to the ACEO format. I used to paint and sell a lot of these little pieces, but then started to work larger. Once in a while I go back to the smaller size - they are relatively quick and fun to paint, and give me a break from whatever else I am working on. They are also nice to have at shows - people appreciate smaller pieces at lower price points that they can give as gifts.

These two little gems are still available - follow these links to purchase from my DailyPaintworks gallery if you are interested:  Duck Down   and   New Berry

Bill - ACEO Acrylic Painting of Toy Man

Bill

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Back to my Lego friends.....hadn't done one in a little while, so I thought I would do a quick one in an ACEO size to add to my display at the West Village Provisions.

Stripes - Small Acrylic Painting Still Life Autumn ACEO

Stripes

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

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Putting out there one more fall-themed piece on this bit of Indian summer kind of day.

Things have been crazy busy - lots of exhibitions, shows every weekend, some nice orders and commissions. I'm also in the middle of getting my Etsy shop for limited edition art prints up and running -  you can check it out here: ShirleyPrints  Keep checking back - I am adding new listings every day!

Autumn Twist - Small Acrylic Painting with a Fall Theme ACEO Original

Autumn Twist

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Getting into a bit of a fall mood with the cooler weather lately, so I am working on a few little autumn-ish paintings for some of my local shows and shops.

These little paintings on watercolor paintings are always a great bargain for a tiny piece of original art. Interested? Check it out here: Buy with PayPal

Greetings - Small ACEO Acrylic Painting of a Classic Toy

Greetings

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Some more Potatohead paintings - by popular request!
This one is headed to Positive Images Gallery later this week.

I actually picked up a new vintage Potatohead - so you will soon be seeing some different "outfits" soon!

Fun and Games - Small ACEO Paintings of Vintage Game Boards

Yellow Home

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Color Play

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

A couple of the fun little pieces heading to Positive Images Gallery next week.
Interested in a similar painting? Contact me!

Fresh Cut - Original ACEO Still Life Painting, Watermelon Kitchen Art

Fresh Cut

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

The last watermelon piece for a while, I promise! These were by request for a customer while we were working out some ideas for another piece. The ones that were not bought are now available in my DailyPaintworks gallery. This original little piece can be purchased here: Buy with PayPal

Summer Stripes - Original ACEO Painting Still Life of Watermelon

Summer Stripes

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

More fun with watermelon - a little ACEO-size painting. Doesn't this just feel so summery?
These little mini paintings on watercolor paper (and varnished) are a fun and inexpensive way to start an original mini art collection.
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Home - Small Acrylic Painting of Classic Board Game Original ACEO

Home

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

I've always loved the game "Sorry!" for some reason - and I still get a kick out of playing it with my kids. Maybe it is just being able to say "Sorry!" with a smile as I send them back to start over.....

(By the way - I loved the suggestion of Clue. Hopefully you will see some paintings of that game in the future.)

Following - Small Acrylic Painting of Classic Game Board, Original ACEO

Following

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

A little Parcheesi, perhaps?!

Indiana Ave. - Small Acrylic Painting of Vintage Game Board Original ACEO

Indiana Ave

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD

Playing with some new compositions using little ACEO-sized pieces of watercolor paper. I'm considering hitting some flea markets or yard sale to find some "new" vintage games to work with. Anybody have some favorite games to suggest that I should check out?

Pete - small original ACEO painting of lego figire

Pete

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Fun to bring out the toys....what am I going to do once my kids are too old for this stuff? I guess I will have to build my OWN collection of toys to play with.....

Tater Tot - Small Acrylic Painting ACEO of Classic Toy

Tater Tot

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Loving Mr. Potato Head! I have a few new pieces for him, so I just jave to play some more.....

From the Grey - Small Acylic Painting ACEO Purple Iris

From the Grey

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches 

acrylic on watercolor paper

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I haven't done many of these little ACEO-size pieces for a while. I am considering doing a few for upcoming shows. This was painting on a very grey day when I desperately needed a little spring bloom. And irises always make things better.....

Johnson's Farm - Small ACEO Painting of Raspberries

Johnson's Farm

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD

Well, since I had the blueberries and strawberries going, I had to add some raspberries. This one sold as soon as I got it into the frame  ;-)
I enjoy doing these little botanical pieces....maybe a few more in the future? What do you think?

By the way, the title is kind of an obscure reference to Prince's "Raspberry Beret". I couldn't resist!

Living is Easy - ACEO Painting, Small Strawberry Painting

Living is Easy

2-1/2 x 3-1.2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Some strawberries to go with yesterday's blueberries....and yes, I couldn't get "Strawberry Fields" out of my head while I painted this one.....

Available soon in my Etsy Shop.

Touch of Blue - Small ACEO Painting, Botanical Art Blueberries

Touch of Blue

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Yes, it seems like I totally bailed on the 30 Paintings in 30 Day Challenge!
But, quite honestly, the paintings have been getting done, and I just have not had the time to post them. One festival after another - and some tight deadlines as well - had led to some crazy busy days (and nights!) lately. Still - lots of painting getting done, just not much computer time to post it all.

The last outdoor festival for me for the season was this past weekend. Every weekend this month has been filled with art-related fairs and other venues, but now I will slow down a bit as my kids' schedules get busier - and I start to prepare for the holiday (!) craziness.

And for those of you who have purchased my little painted canvas ornaments in the past....I'm not sure that I will be posting many of them here on my blog this year. If you are interested in the ornaments, please keep an eye on my Etsy shop (there is a separate ornament section that I will be adding to shortly) or you can email me to see what is available.

Clustered - Small Original Painting ACEO, Still Life Painting of Grapes

Clustered

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

A little ACEO for Day 9 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge. I am trying to finish up a commission today as well....

This piece will be available in the Art Room in Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fair, October 3-13.

Summer Trio - Small ACEO Painting, Still Life Painting of Tomatoes

Summer Trio

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

A little ACEO - perfect for the season! Been getting wonderfully field-ripe tomatoes from a nearby farm in the last week. Yum! And this is Day 4 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

This little guy will be matted and up for sale in the Art Room In Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fair in October.