Exercise new ideas

 Shaking it up

This weekend the weather was springtime beautiful and a long walk on the boardwalk was just the ticket for shaking up thoughts of springtime production.  I have found that exercise stimulates my brain and it is often during these bouts of activity that I develop new ideas.  Now I just need to figure out how my new assistant can join me on outdoor excursions for note taking purposes. 

Refection

After my walk I was in production mode and created a few new original paintings on tiny, 2.5 x 3.5 inch,  canvas boards.  These are ACEO's ~ Art Cards, Editions & Originals ~ which for some are cool and inexpensive ways to form a collection of art.

With a little help from my assistant I was able to get the canvas cut to art card size and finish a few new paintings.  The surf theme images still fresh in my mind from my walk along the beach.

Of course, now a days I have to work a little bit faster as Kitty's focus on protects tends to be intense but fleeting.  Fortunately she has taught me that you must take time out of your busy work schedule for a little bit of play and exercise.

I am happy with the way these little beach paintings turned out.  In fact, I look forward to another week of spring like weather and thought provoking walks along the beach.  I encourage you to do the same.

Halloween ACEO's - Art Cards Editions and Originals

Introducing My Newest
Series of Original ACEO's

In Celebration of the
HALLOWEEN SEASON...

Little Characters ~
All Dressed up in their Holiday Finest,
and ready to party ~



As the Full Moon rises,
the little blue field mouse grabs his invitation
and scurries across the pumpkin patch
to gather together with friends.


Hearing the call of his buddies,
the little Ghost arises,
puts on his finest bow tie and party hat,
and prepares for the evening festivities.


Not wanting to miss the fun,
the little black bat wipes the sleep from his eyes,
adjusts his hat, and flies over
to join in the twilight celebration.


From her perch on the fence,
Miss Kitty, the official Holiday Princess,
welcomes her guests to the Halloween Party.

While Mama Ghoul, fresh from the
hair dresser, puts on her favorite
cape and party dress.

Never one to miss a party,
mummy boy hides behind his blue mask
and practices his latest dance moves.

and last, but not least,
the little blue spider,
spins out a special Halloween message,
"Don't forget to brush your teeth!"

Hand Painted with Acrylic Paint

on 2.5" x 3.5" 246 lb. Linen Canvas

available in my etsy shop:
MagicMarkingsArt.etsy.com