Daily ACEO Art Card #23 Ned the Opera Singing Buffalo

Ned was a singer in the opera. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #22 Spanky the Monster

One eyed, three toed green monster named Spanky! Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Illustration Friday - Clumsy

I have to admit, it was my clumsiness that left this poor manikin crippled. Sorry lil' manikin! Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper.

Daily ACEO Art Card #21 Dog Bark

Mixed media collage featuring a barking dog. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #20 Anatomical Human Vertebrae

An anatomical human vertebrae. Watercolor, pastel and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #19 Anatomical Human Heart

An anatomical human heart in reds, blues and yellows. Watercolor, pastel and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Tacky Tuesday - Abalone Jesus Lamp

I have an affliction. I collect tacky decor, and I can't stop! I thought I would share some of my goodies. Here we have an abalone Jesus lamp that I found at an antique store. Unfortunately the lamp part was so old it had to be removed, but I love it anyway.

Under the Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

If I lived in Los Angeles I would definitely go check out the current show at Gallery 88. 100 artists reinterpret He-Man! I loved that cartoon when I was kid.
He-Man Art Show (via fark.com)

Daily ACEO Art Card #18 Abstract Splatter

Abstract expressionist painting in multiple colors. It was created with acrylic paint on a piece of recycled Stove Top Stuffing box (chicken flavor). Click here to buy it!

Bird Themed Monoprints Available on Etsy

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Monday Inspiration! Lunch Bag Art

We can all use a little inspiration and motivation on Monday mornings. Check out these awesome lunch bags that a very cool dad paints each day for his kids. I love it!
Lunch Bag Art (via notcot.org)

Daily ACEO Art Card #17 Chubby Gargoyle

This chubby gargoyle is doing his best to be fearsome, but maybe he had a few to many sweets. Watercolor, acrylic paint and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #16 Robot on Wood Panel

Hand painted robot on a 1/4 inch thick poplar wood panel. Click here to buy it!

Free Houseplants!

I love having plants growing all over my house and it's even better when they're free! Here's a a few I have currently growing.

Potato
When your potatoes sprout just plant them about 2 inches deep in potting soil. They make a nice sturdy green houseplant.

Wisteria
I found a seed pod dangling from a vine while out for a walk and decided to plant the seeds. I now have this pretty plant growing and it can be pruned back so the vines don't take over.

Pineapple Guava
I found the little fruit from this tree growing out by the swimming pool at the apartment complex I live at. Any fruit with seeds are fair game for my indoor garden.

Jade Plant
For succulents like jade just cut a little piece off, even a leaf will sometimes work. Stick the branch or leaf in soil and with luck you'll have a new plant!

Random Spices
I raided my spice cabinet and planted a few of every whole seed I had! Here we have mustard, fennel, cumin and coriander.

Avocado
My avocado tree is nearly three feet tall! I started it by sticking toothpicks in an avocado pit and suspending it (fat side down) in a glass of water. When it was big enough I planted it in potting soil.

Daily ACEO Art Card #15 Pink Flowers

A duo of two tiny pink flowers I found on my morning walk today. Watercolor on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #14 Owl #1

A one of a kind 3 color owl print in pink, brown and blue. I used an ivy leaf for the background texture. Gelatin plate monoprint on 65lb card stock. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #13 Pink Leaf

Gelatin plate monoprint in pink and green on 80lb paper. Click here to buy it!

Gelatin Plate Print Success!

I'm loving this printmaking technique. I made several prints this afternoon and have some more experimenting to do. Here's 4 of my favorites.

Daily ACEO Art Card #12 Abstract Pods

Abstract expressionist painting in green, yellow and pink. Acrylic paint on bristol card stock. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #11 Abstract #2

Abstract expressionist painting in blues, yellow, red, white and brown. Acrylic paint on bristol card stock. Click here to buy it!

DIY Chalkboard Coffee Table

I found a really ratty coffee table, but the base still looked good. I dragged it home, removed the moldy old top and cleaned up the metal legs. I decided to turn it into a chalkboard coffee table! I bought a piece of 1/4 inch mdf, a can of chalkboard spray paint and some bolts to attach the top to the base.

After I cut the top to size and drilled holes for the bolts I gave it two coats of Kilz primer. I sanded everything smooth and sprayed on two coats of Rust-Oleum chalkboard paint.

Yay, chalkboard coffee table! It's going to be fun sketching, jotting down notes, or even playing games!

Daily ACEO Art Card #10 Abstract #1

Abstract expressionist painting in greens, yellows and blues. Acrylic paint on bristol card stock. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #9 William Burroughs

A colorful portrait of William S. Burroughs. Watercolor on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #8 Confined

Today's art card was inspired by Illustration Friday. The topic: Confined. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Watercolor Inspiration

The leaves on most of the trees around here are long gone, but a few still remain. I just love their colors!

Two New Paintings - Sailor Girl and Human Heart!

Sailor Girl
8x10 Inches, Acrylic on Canvas
Available on Etsy!

Human Heart
8x10 Inches, Acrylic on Canvas
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Daily ACEO Art Card #7 Black Bird

A black bird perched on a branch with a blue sky back ground. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #6 Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Witch of the West used to scare me when I was a kid! Here's my version in watercolor.Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #5 Fall Leaves

A trio of fall leaves in red, orange, green and yellow. Watercolor on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #4 Eyeball Robot

A robot with a creepy eyeball suspended in his clear glass head! Watercolor, pastels and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #3 Virgin of Guadalupe

A colorful version of Our Lady of Guadalupe in red, orange, purple and green. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Click here to buy it!

Daily ACEO Art Card #2 Boston Terrier

A propaganda style Boston Terrier in red and black. Watercolor, ink, pastel and acrylic paint on watercolor paper. Click Here to Buy It!

Daily ACEO Art Card #1 Human Kidney

I've decided to try to create a new art card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) everyday for the next year. Here's the first one! An anatomical human kidney in reds and blues. Watercolor, pastel and ink on watercolor paper. Click Here To Buy It!

Human Anatomy - Brain

Original acrylic painting on canvas. Available on my website.

Anatomical Heart Painting

Here's a sneak peak at my newest painting. I've been facinated with anatomy since I was a kid. I even had my own dissection kit which I brought to my biology class in middle school. That's probably why I didn't have very many friends...

Turkey Stock

I'm making stock today with the bones I saved from my Thanksgiving turkey. I'm following the recipe in "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and using fresh thyme grown in my Aerogarden. I can't wait until it's finished!