I think I'm in my Blue Period

Lately my color palette has contained quite a bit of blue. 

Either I'm in the middle of my "Blue Period", or unintentionally channeling the feeling of cool water during the warm days of summer.  All of my recently finished paintings, and those on which I'm currently working include a hint of blue.

From my Swimming Series:

Young Girl Swimmer in Pink (sold)

 Swimmer in Orange (sold)

Young boy swimmer (sold)

Girl Swimmer in Red - Painting in Process

Boy Swimmer - Painting in Process

To my Surfer Girl Series:

Surfer Girl

Young Surfer Girl

Even my winter ski scene - a commissioned portrait painting,

has an undertone of blue

    I think I'll celebrate the end of a creative week...

with a blue moon cocktail.

If you'd like to join me - you can find the recipe here 

Cheers! 

Surf's Up....Again!

Yesterday I wrote about my husband and son's passion for surf.
Today I pay homage to them with these hand painted surfing art blocks.

Two Surfers


Surfer's at Dusk

Surf's Up

Each of these hand painted wooden art blocks are playful pieces of sculpture meant for arranging and stacking on a table or shelf. A fun way to show off your love for surfing and for art!

Each set of art blocks are available in my etsy shop ~
MagicMarkingsArt

Hoping your ride is a smooth one!

Surfing Art

Two new paintings
inspired by Sea Star Arts
beautiful surfing photographs.

Autumn Surf ~
A celebration of the last days of warm weather surfing...
no wetsuit, no tourists, no problems ~
just you, your board, and the great outdoors.

Sunrise Surf Session
A celebration of the joy of surfing...
just you, your board, the ocean, and a beautiful sunrise...
Life is good.

Both of these acrylic paintings are on a 5" x 7" canvas board
and are available in my shop: MagicMarkingsArt.com
Visit Sea Star Arts.smugmug.com:
to see more of her lovely photographs.

ACEO's - Original Hand Painted Surfing Series

What is an ACEO?

Art Cards, Editions and Originals
Miniature pieces of art that have become very collectible due to the fact that they are whimsical and affordable. The cards can be any medium, but must measure 2.5" x 3.5" - the size of standard sports trading card. I discovered aceo's this past week and thought they were so cool that I had to create some myself. Here is my first attempt at an ACEO series of surfing art.


In Search Of....
The first in my series of ten surfing/beach aceo's
Acrylic on 246 lb. linen canvas

Anticipation
Number two in the series.
Acrylic on 246 lb. linen canvas

"In Search Of...."This series of surfing art will highlight a day in the life of a surfer. With his sights on the horizon, envisioning the limitless possibilities of the ocean. To be a surfer is to be free ~ a couple of boards, a pair of trunks or bathing suits, some wax, and a reliable car or bike ~ makes the "to do list" complete.
"In Search Of....a day in the life of a surfer" ~ check back throughout this week as the story line, and illustrations focus on this carefree lifestyle.

In searching for ACEO inspiration and information ~ Here are a few artists whose original ACEO's inspired me.

LeBerge on Etsy
Everyone is an artist on Etsy
Tapestry 316 on Etsy
These are many more wonderful pieces of little art on etsy ~ so if this has grabbed your attention ~ go to etsy and type in ACEO ~ you ~ seriously ~ won't be disappointed.
And ~ if you want to check in to see what happens to surfer dude ~ here is my link
Magic Markings Art on Etsy