Fluorescents, Landscapes, PPF

Night Reflections, For sale on DPW Auction

Abstract 12x16 Cityscape on the River, with starry night sky and soft reflections of the tall buildings in the water. Looks awesome under blacklight, but striking in daylight as well. Fluorescent Neon Acrylic paints, metallics and interference colors on canvas board. Expressionistic style. Difficult to photograph the full effect. You can see the metallic sky in this one a little better.

A little square canvas portrait I did for a friend. I was inspired by Francoise Nielly's bright neon faces. Her paintings are HUGE. Mine is tiny. 

I usually do the weekly DPW challenge, and this week we painted an "intimate landscape" from a photo. Here is my mixed media 5x7 painting, "Hidden Whirlpool,"

and here it is with a mat. It really looks best with a mat, I think. 

And this is the photo we used for reference. It's amazing to see all of the different artists' take on it. No two alike! 

SOC4: Week 6, Abstract Sailboat Sunset

Summer of Color4:  Week 6

Challenge:  Raspberry, Tangerine and Lemon Yellow

"Abstract: Sailboat in the Sunset" on auction at Ebay

 The ACEO is done on 1/8" thick masonite, not paper.

I had trouble photographing it to show the colors, but the first thing I thought of when I saw the swatches was SUNSET.   Now that I think about the names of the colors, I should have gone with a bowl of fruit.

I have attached magnetic material to the back so this one is an ACEO Magnet Art Piece that can be displayed on your Frig.  

Nibblefest Auctions and 10 More Rainbow Kitties PPF

This week in Watercolor class we worked on Negative Painting.

My Autumn Trees All In a Row works well for NFAC this month because the theme is, "All In a Row!"  So I am entering it in Ebay Auctions starting for 99 cents.  I do this contest every month.  Search on Ebay for NFAC and find lots more bargains from talented artists.

5x7 Watercolor on 140# paper

 with mat it is 8x10, ready to frame.

and I entered this one Watercolor on Yupo Paper, also 5x7 matted to 8x10.

And . . . 

Kitties in the Cupboard, ACEO size. 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Here are the last of the 30 ACEOs in 30 Days in June 2014

Rainbow Kitties Days 21-30. For Sale on Ebay

Landscapes and 10 more Rainbow Kitties for PPF

Since last week's PPF I have painted bunches of stuff.  Too many paintings for one blog post, so go here if you want to see the rabbit, the truck (SOLD) and the lion, and my Summer of Color 4 post for this past week.  

I got a ton of mats on Etsy all different sizes, so I can paint on paper and mat the results to sell and hang.  This is a 5x7 acrylic on 140# paper, painted for a challenge on Daily Paintworks.  I matted it with the orange and now it is 8x10 so it fits in a standard frame.  I don't do landscapes usually, but it's a nice change of pace.

This is the photo they provided to inspire us.

I painted it twice.

Both are for sale, auction style, at www.pennyleestewart.com

Here is my first one.

And another version I did for the same challenge

There is no prize.  It's just a way to stretch yourself by trying something new.

10 More ACEO Rainbow Kitties.  Days 11-20.  

My challenge is to paint 30 ACEO Rainbow Kitties in June 2014.  I am on track so far, but getting a little bit tired of the colorful cats.  Only 10 more to go.  You can see them all in my Ebay Store here. I think my favorite so far is the Calico Quilted Cat Patches.  The Picasso-esque cubism Kitty is my 2nd fave.  I may do another one of that style.

A Cow, A Pig, A Landscape and Chip the Chihuahua (Again) PLUS Nibblefest links

It always amazes me when I look back on my week and see all the stuff I have done, and I still feel like I have a lot of time on my hands.  

Check out the Nibblefest Auctions this month.  

I have 3 paintings in there starting at 99 cents! Great Bargains.

A Seascape, An ACEO of a Puppet Show, and a Triptych

Muddy Pig, WC & Pen & Ink (My favorite this week)

8.5 x 11, Auction on DPW

How Now Purple Cow?

approx 8.5 x 11.5, Watercolor and Pen on paper

Auction on Daily Paintworks

Acrylic 8x10 on canvas board, 

"Chipper the Chihuahua" - a gift for his Mama

"A Vineyard" painted for a challenge on DPW, 5x7 painting only.  

With FREE Mat it fits an 8x10 inch frame.

Mixed Media:  Watercolor, Pen, Ink, Gouache, Acrylic

Oh, and I painted a little watercolor ACEO on Ebay.

2.5 x 3.5 inches, A Bird of Paradise Flower 

getting ready for the June 1st ACEO TW Ebay 

challenge to paint Birds! LOL.

Ebay Listings and Nibblefest Art Contest

What do you mean you can't afford to buy art? I have over 40 listings on Ebay where you can start bidding at a low price, some are only 99cents (ATC/ACEO cards) and they are 2.5 x 3.5 inches so don't say you don't have room for art! some are magnets and can stick to your frig, so what are you waiting for? Start bidding . . . My Ebay Listings

The NIBBLEFEST ART CONTEST just started and lasts for 7 days.  My entries are linked above at Ebay and here they are in person:  It's all about Nature.

The NIBBLEFEST ART CONTEST just started and lasts for 7 days.  My entries are linked above at Ebay and here they are in person:

ACRYLIC PAINTING Classes at Michaels in West Covina, CA

PENNY STEWART, Qualified Grumbacher Instructor, teaching Fine Arts Classes at the NEW Michael's Arts and Crafts, in WEST Covina, CA. Located on Lakes Ave at Vincent, Off the 10 Freeway.   

 CLASSES FOR BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE PAINTERS - ALL AGES

http://www.craftylady.com

Plan on attending as many classes as you can to learn New Techniques!
And practice, practice, practice!

Workshops/Art Classes Fees: $25 for each 2-hour session.  Grumbacher offers a variety of opportunities for learning, from FREE demonstrations to low-cost workshops. Demonstrations allow you to test-drive the products and ask questions. Workshops provide a relaxed atmosphere to learn new abilities or refine old techniques. Grumbacher artists' classes are open to all levels and ages of students. Classes taught by:  Penny Stewart, Class Instructor for Grumbacher Fine Art Program at Michael's, Call Penny at C 951 763 2068, H 626 345 1753 or email pennythepinkgypsy@yahoo.com