Hello, I haven't blogged in quite a while! Shame on me, but it was a crazy year I am going to try and do better this year, at least once a month. I've been painting and listing on eBay. I am using gouache now for a change of pace. Here is my latest ACEO (art that is 2.5"x3.5") painting of a skating rat, available on eBay (auction # 310580363717).

Title: The New Blue Skates

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It's been a while!

Hello, I hope some of you check to see what I've been doing even though it's been quite a long time. A lot of things have been going on and are just starting to settle down. I even managed to finish a painting today! I will be listing it on eBay tonight. I have been keeping up with eBay, but just with my laminated bookmarks.

This painting was supposed to be done in time for Nibblefest last month, but needless to say I didn't get it finished. I am hoping to get one done for this month, the theme is horses.

I am going to get back to my painting routine this month and will have new stuff listed more regularly.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday!!

New Halloween Painting

Hello, I've been doing some Halloween paintings, this is my latest one, available now on eBay. It's 5x7, acrylic on hardboard.

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Irene and NFAC

Nibblefest (NFAC) is ending tonight. The theme was 'On the Farm' so I did a city rat visiting the country and finding a little piglet to talk to.

Right now I am listening to the rain and hoping that Irene the hurricane will not be too bad. I am so dreading the wind and have battened down the hatches as best I can.

I am also hoping I don't lose power but kinda expect I will. Can't wait for this to pass by!

Stay safe and dry!

Two new paintings

Hello all, I have two new paintings to post this evening. One of a kitty and pigeon, and another of a rat in Blairstown with a Jason mask. My niece lives in the area, so it inspired the painting and I thought I'd give it a Jason flair, although I will admit I have never seen the movies. I'm not into scary slasher flix, although I don't mind reading science fiction, some of my favorite books are Relic and The Ice Limit by Preston and Child and Impact by Preston. Right now I am listening my way through Scott Sigler's Podcast books.

Well since I did mention paintings it would be nice to see them about now. And lo and behold, here they are:

I hope you enjoy looking at these, I sure enjoyed painting them. I am going to be working on a rats on vacation series.

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Commission paintings

I've done a few commission paintings these past few weeks, a pretty dog, who had passed away, for my niece to give to her boyfriends mother, and a friends new grandson. I like to do different things to show that I can do more than cats and rats! haha I like cats and rats because they are so familiar, with dogs or other critters I have to research where their whiskers are, the bone structure etc.

Well, now that I am done yakking about the paintings, I will actually show them:

 

I've also done a few Lionhead Rabbits, something new for me. This painting is available on eBay now. I had permission to paint this from the photographer, M Zavita. Thanks!

 

Well that about sums up the new paintings in my life. I hope to have more to show you soon.

Happy 4th of July

I hope everyone has a fun, happy and safe 4th, don't want anyone losing their digits. I will leave you with a sparkler!