Naive Folk Woman in Landscape Ceramic Tile

Being

Well, as of tomorrow I am taking a bit of a break from my paints. One more sleep and we're off to spend Christmas with family and friends. I won't have any new paintings to list until I return but in the meantime I have several items in my eBay store and of course my little Nibblefest auction is running until the 27th of December. But I thought I'd post one of my ceramic tiles tonight.


Back Of The Tile



Decorative Gloss Finish Ceramic Tile permanently bonded with a print of my
original painting "Being"

Use As A Coaster or Wall Decor!

Size: 4.25 X 4.25 X 1/16 inch
Cork Backing to protect your furniture.
Dishwasher Safe

Not for use with Abrasive Cups or Mugs

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Child on Winged Horse Fantasy Painting

To Ride The Sky

“To ride a horse is to ride the sky. ”

~Author Unknown.

What better way to dream than on the back of a winged horse?

Size: 4 X 6 in
10 X 15 cm
Acrylic on Wooden Block

Hello again everyone! I can't believe a whole week has gone by so quickly! On top of the usual sprint to Christmas, I’ve had the pleasure of an emergency root canal. But I’m back to normal again and got this little painting finished just in time for Nibblefest.

This is my entry in the Nibblefest Art Contest, "Dreams, Childhood Dreams" on eBay.
Nibblefest is a themed art contest beginning on the 20th of each month.
Each Nibblefest entry starts at 99¢!

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Dark Frida with Raven Necklace Painting

Inward Significance

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."

~ Aristotle

Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16 X 20 in
40 X 50 cm

Well, I'm still not completely sure this painting is finished...
But I thought I'd post it anyway and see what I think. Today was dedicated to last minute commissions.
They're gifts, so I can't share them until Christmas is behind us.

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Naive Angel with Candle Folk Painting

Breathing Room

“Hope is the dream of a soul awake.”

~ French Proverb

Acrylic on Wooden Block
Size: 4 X 6 in
10 X 15 cm

With Christmas fast approaching, I find myself returning again and again to the simple
subject of the little folk angel. This one carries a glowing candle to guide her through the dark night.

Your painting arrives signed and ready to hang.
The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.
I've reproduced several of my paintings as laminated prints which are available directly from me and also on eBay.

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Naive Folk Women in White Hats

Breathing Room

"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit."

~John Updike


Size: 8 X 10 inch
15 X 21 cm

Ever since I discovered the beautiful work of Jean Paul Lemieux, I’ve been fascinated with the simple subject of women in hats…here is another piece inspired by one of my favourites, “La Femme au Chapeau Blanc”.
I've reproduced several of my paintings as laminated prints which are available directly from me and also on eBay.

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Naive Folk Child on Horse Print of Earlier Painting

Borrowed Freedom

"In riding a horse, we borrow freedom."

~ Unknown
Size: 14 X 7 inch
35 X 18 cm

Laminated Print on Fibreboard

I did paint today...but the painting is a commission, that has to be kept under wraps cause it's destined to be a Christmas present! So, I thought I'd post a laminated print of a painting that I completed earlier this year.

I've reproduced several of my paintings as laminated prints which are available directly from me and also on eBay.

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Naive Children Sisters Folk Art Painting

Another Lesson In Living

"All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on."

Henry Ellis

Size: 9 X 9 inch
19 X 19 cm

Acrylic on Wooden Block

This little painting arrives signed and ready to hang. The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.

Still no pic of the larger painting...today was spent out there Christmas shopping. But even though we ventured into "Big Box Land" for a couple of mundane items, like towels, our best finds were at the fair trade shop Ten Thousand Villages. Fabulous Place!

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Naive Child Peace Symbol Folk Art Painting

No More Blunder

"Man's greatest blunder has been in trying to make peace with the skies instead of making peace with his neighbors”

~ Elbert Hubbard

Size: 6 X 6 inch cm
15 X 15 cm

Acrylic on Wooden Block

I worked on another larger painting today, but it was so cold outside that I couldn't bring myself to stand out there to get a good picture of it. I was freezing by the time I got in from walking the dog.
It's Friday night, we have the Christmas tree decorated, a fire crackling. It's time for a glass of wine and no more computer! Good night to all!

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Frida Kahlo Black Cat Dove Naive Painting

It Was Hard

Detail

"It was very hard to be a woman painter."

~ Frida Kahlo

Acrylic on Wooden Ply
Size: 8 X 10 in
20 X 25 cm

Once again, I found my inspiration in the many self portraits Frida left us.

Your painting arrives signed and ready to hang.
The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.

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Marking A Sad Anniversary

What Broke?

"What broke in a man when he could bring himself to kill another?"

~ Alan Paton

Size: 4 X 6 inch cm
10 X 15 cm

Acrylic on Wooden Block

Seventeen years ago today at Ecole polytechnique in Montreal, Marc Lepine shot and killed 14 female engineering students. He deliberately targeted women…he hated women and he had a gun. What broke in that man, Marc Lepine?

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Crowns, Angels and Never Enough Time

Words In Your Heart

“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.”

~ James Earl Jones

Size: 12 X 16 in
30 X 40 cm

This morning I spent two hours in the dental chair getting a new crown...I think a tiara would have been ever so much nicer...However, I did return to my paints.
I have to admit that "Words In The Heart" was done over two days. But I did paint the little angel below today, so I quess I'm still not only a compulsive painter but a "painting a day" painter.

Invisible Treasures

“The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye
but found by the heart.”

~ U/K

Acrylic on Wooden Block
Size: 4 X 6 in
10 X 15 cm

And an apology to all of you who have look at my art and sent kind words, please forgive me for not always responding. I appreciate every message even when I don't send a personal note your way...I'll try to do better. Thank you for your encouragement.

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Frida and Big Old Crow Painting

The Way To Peace

“Be as you wish to seem.”

~ Socrates

Acrylic Mini Painting on Wooden block
Size:4 X 6 inch
10 X 15 cm

It seems that I've been on a bit of a Frida streak these past few days.
Even though it may be time to work on some seasonal projects, I always return to Frida.

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Angel of Peace

The Way To Peace

“There is no way to peace, peace is the way.”

~ A. J. Muste

Size:11 X 8 inch
Acrylic and metallic Gold on Wooden Ply Cross

This is an angel of peace; each of my angels is just a little different.
Your special ornament comes ready to hang.

I had started two paintings today but neither one of them got finished. We got our Chistmas tree yesterday and it's time to decorate it, so goodnight!

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Something About Frida Kahlo And A Black Cat

Something About A Cat

"There is something about the presence of a cat...
that seems to take the bite out of being alone."

~~Louis J. Camuti

Acrylic on Wooden Block
Size: 4 X 6 in
10 X 15 cm

I actually painted this little painting yesterday
and it's already sold, yahoo!
But I thought I'd sneak it in today. Too much of today was spent running errands and trying to manage all my on-line stuff. Sometimes it's a bit overwhelming...

This little painting is acrylic on wooden block; your painting arrives signed and
ready to hang. The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.

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World AIDS Day Painting

I Rise

"Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,

I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise."

~Maya Angelou


Acrylic on Wooden Block
Size: 4 X 6 in
10 X 15 cm

Today is World AIDS Day. I'm taking a moment to remember those worst hit by this tragedy.
AIDS can strike everywhere, but it is especially the mothers and grandmothers
of Africa that I'm thinking of tonight.

This little painting is acrylic on wooden block; your painting arrives signed and
ready to hang. The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.

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