"BUSTER B" A BEAR; ORIGINAL 4"X4" OIL ON PANEL FOR MY ETSY SHOP AND CURTAIN UPDATE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

 

"Buster B" a bear

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 +2.95 shipping in US

Available in my ETSY shop

"Buster B" is a sweet little black bear just itching to find a nice warm spot to call home! Painted on 4x4" textured panel in oil with black painted sides he is ready for sitting on an easel or framing. (remember a 4x4" frame will take a little from each side) AT NO EXTRA CHARGE I can mount Buster on a 5x5" black backer board so he can be framed in a 5"x5" frame with all sides showing. The frame is not included in purchase, but you can find frames like these at Michaels. Just request it when you purchase! "Buster B" will be ready to ship August 3, 2013 when he is dry!         

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I have been also working on bedroom curtains.  I'm learning when I need to get a lot done I just take things one step at a time.  I have a lot of e-mails from followers, asking how I do all I do...and that is the answer...one step, one day at a time! I work best when I have several projects going all at once...these curtains are a many step process...choosing fabrics AFTER I've decided colors, measuring many times, planning, sketching how I want them...etc...those of you that sew you know what I'm talking about...so, in between steps, I will escape to my studio to paint a little...I always have a few ideas ready, and supports ready...I may sketch and then go sew...then paint, then sew...It's all FUN, so I try not to get stressed...key word TRY! lol

 

I have finished one set of curtains for my bedroom.  It was really hard to get a good photo as you can see they are backlit this morning...but I think you get the idea!  I have to make these curtains just below the windowsill as there is an electric heating bank at the bottom.  The rule of thumb for hanging curtains and a windowsill is about 2" below the sill....  I lined these curtains with fabric I found at the thrift store no less!  What a find! 

 

Our previous curtains were gathered on a rod with a valance in front.  I always hated pulling them back and forth, so I designed these to hang from curtain rings for ease of opening and closing.  I also decided to contemporize them a little and "build" the valance into the curtain so we just have one thing to slide open and closed...thus the 10" "valance" sewn into the curtain fabric.  That is just step 1...if you look closely you can see black tie backs and holes in the wall...they all have to be either painted, filled or eliminated.  I will wait to see how I want to do this.  Those are steps 2 and 3 for just this window...THEN I begin the larger curtains that will span a sliding glass door.  They will be made largely with the strip you see here with a front end of the floral fabric that makes the window curtains.  AFTER that I will change what is on the walls (thank goodness I'm an artist) and add embellishments to our bedspread...paint a dresser and add a new lamp...STAY TUNED...It may take a bit, but it will be done! I'm playing around with painting all the woodwork white...I'd LOVE that...but we don't own this house, so I have to ask...not that our wonderful landlord will mind...he loves us...thank goodness!!

 

SO, the key to getting it all done? ORGANIZATION...I do it pretty good sometimes...SO, my next little ETSY is this adorably ugly, SO ugly he's cute Mocking bird baby...FUN DOINS!



this photo is compliments of my blogger friend Karen Hargett who graciously allows me to paint her critters...Isn't she a FANTASTIC photographer!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!

 



"SHADOW HORSES" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON MINI FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Shadow Horses"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 +2.95 shipping in US

Available in my ETSY shop

 

Driving to Nebraska one day I saw in the distance these horses in a snowy field. I took my camera without looking and held it out to take a picture and caught this. These horses are eating in a grassy field, but I always get a little thrill when I catch something in an unusual way. "Shadow Horses" is painted on a 4x4" textured panel with black sides. They are ready for framing or to set on an easel. (remember a 4x4 frame will take a little from all sides) OR, for no extra charge I can mount "Shadow Horses" on a 5x5" black backer board so they can be framed with all sides showing. Just request the mounting when you order. The frame is not included, but you can find frames like this at Michaels. "Shadow Horses" will be ready to ship on August 2, 2013 when they are dry.

 

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I'm enjoying "re-stocking" my ETSY shop since most sold at SUMMER ART MARKET this summer, but also busy, busy working on home things as well...Making curtains, making canvas matts, painting furniture...Just loving busy summer days!  Don't worry, I'll soon be showing the end result of all my labors...but for today there was "Shadow Horses"

 

HAPPY CREATING!



 

 



"THE FOUR TOPS" A CARROT STORY; ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON PANEL FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"The Four Tops" a Carrot Story

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 +2.95 shipping

Available in my ETSY shop

"The Four Tops" are merely bits of a whole story, but they tell enough. Painted in oil on a slightly textured 4"x4" panel with black sides, these tops are ready to sit on an easel or shelf or be framed. (Remember a 4x4 frame takes away a little of the sides) AT NO EXTRA CHARGE I can also mount your tops on a 5x5" black backer board so they could be framed with all sides showing. The frame is not included, but can be found at Michaels. "The Four Tops" will be ready to ship on or about August 5, 2013 when they are dry. I've noticed orange takes a bit longer to dry, so the exact date is approximate.  and, no, your eyes aren't wonky...the photo of the side is a little blurry...sorry bout that!

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"HARVEY B" - A BUNNY. AN ORIGINAL 4X4" MINI FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Harvey B" - a Bunny

4x4" oil on panel

SOLD...thanks Nancy

 

Harvey is a curious fellow that is patient and kind. He was last seen sitting, eyeing another fellow creature; hoping to say hello. Painted in oil on a 4"x4" panel with black sides he is ready for framing in a 4x4, or sitting as is on an easel or shelf! (Remember a 4x4" frame takes a little away from the sides) OR, for no extra charge I can mount him on a 5x5" black backer board so he can be framed with all sides showing. Frame is not included, but you can find frames like this at Michaels. "Harvey B" will be ready to ship on or about August 2, 2013, when he is dry!    

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HAPPY CREATING!





"PUPPY FEET" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL MINI © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Puppy Feet"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 + 2.95 shipping in US

Available in my ETSY shop

 

Can't you just see the contentment on this little guys' face as he snuggles on that pillow! Feet stretched out...just waiting to settle in that perfect spot you have! "Puppy Feet" is painted on a 4"x4" slightly textured panel with black painted sides. He is ready for framing or to sit on a shelf! (Remember framing in a 4x4 frame will take a little from the sides) OR, for no extra charge you can request him to be mounted on a 5"x5" black backer board so all the sides show! The frame is not included with purchase, but you can find frames like this at Michaels. "Puppy Feet" will be ready to ship on or around July 30, 2013 when he is dry!     

     HAPPY CREATING!

 

 



"OPAL" AN OSTRICH 4X4" MINI ON PANEL AND "SNOW" - AN EGRET © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Opal" - an Ostrich

4x4" mini on textured panel

$27 +2.95 shipping in US

Available in my ETSY shop

"Opal - an Ostrich" just looks like she has something funny to say because her life is hilarious! For a little giggle in your life you can take Opal home and smile when you walk by!  Painted on a 4"x4" textured panel with black sides "Opal" is ready for framing or sitting on an easel.  (Remember a 4x4" frame will take a little from the sides) OR, for no extra charge I can mount her on a 5"x5" black backer board so she can be framed with all sides showing! "Opal" will be ready to ship on July 30, 2013 when she is dry!

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I've also painted another snowy egret...this one is not trying to get anyone's attention, but is contemplating life in her gentle way!

"Snow" - an Egret

4x4" on textured panel

SOLD today...THANKS NANCY!

 

"Snow" is a bird that is definitely delicate and OBVIOUSLY contemplating something important! Painted on a 4x4" mini panel with black painted sides, she is ready for framing or sitting on an easel! (Remember a 4"x4" frame takes up a little on the sides) OR, at no extra cost I can mount her on a 5x5" black backer board so she can be framed with all sides showing! The frame shown is not included, but you can find a frame like this at Michaels. "Snow - an Egret" will be ready to ship on July 30, 2013 when she is dry!  

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We are in monsoon season here in Colorado...that means beautiful clouds and a bit of moisture from time to time...I always enjoy a good cloud pic!! OR two...



   

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BEACH STAR a 4"x4" mini for my ETSY shop © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Beach Star"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 + 2.95 shipping in US

Available in my ETSY shop

 



Washed on shore, this starfish is just waiting for the tide to come back and claim it. You can claim this starfish for your very own. Painted on a 4"x4" textured panel with black sides, this little bit of the sea can be framed as is or sit on a little easel! (Remember a 4"x4" frame takes a little bit of each side) OR, for no extra charge I can mount it on a 5"x5" black backer board so it can be framed with all sides showing! The frame shown is not included, but you can find frames like this at Michaels. Beach Star will be ready to ship Tuesday, July 30, 2013 when it is dry! 

ps...I promise that this frame is NOT wonky...I just photographed it wonky! lol

 

I'm back in the studio working hard...I've been thinking about family that is far away...my son lives near the beach, so BEACH it was!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!

         

 

"GEORGIA G" AND "SNOWY EGRET" 4X4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Georgia G" - a giraffe

4"x4" oil on panel

$27.00 + 2.95 shipping

Available in my ETSY shop

I am finally getting back in the swing of things in my ETSY shop...starting with this funny gal called Georgia.  Follow the link above to read more or purchase.

You can find frames like this at Michaels!

 





"Snowy Egret"

4"x4" oil on panel

$27.00 +2.95 shipping

Available in my ETSY shop

Little miss Egret was actually a request from a patron who came by my tent at SUMMER ART MARKET.  I'm sending her this pic, but for now Snowy Egret is available in my ETSY shop.  Follow the link for purchase. 

(frame suggestion...not included)

 

Following my theme for myself for the summer I've begun another project for our home...this time BEDROOM CURTAINS and additions to my current bedspread...Right now it's merely a jumble of color...DIFFERENT color for me...and so much FUN!!  This will necessitate changes to dresser color and bed skirt; which I don't think will be a skirt at all, but something a little different...don't worry, I'll show you the end result!!

Wish me luck with all of this more than 15 yards of fabric!!  WHEW!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



 

SUMMER FUN WITH DECOR, NEW IDEAS, AND COMMISSSIONS!

 

This summer has been a huge variety of play and paint and new ideas...I've had the idea for a long time to make "doilies" out of canvas...I'm always needing a little sumpin to put under sumpin else on my tables and have been trying to contemporize the doily.  This Star Mat is canvas, stitching and brads...but the possibilities are practically endless!! 

It started with a theme...sketching on canvas...then cutting out where I wanted...

a little acrylic paint watered down a bit

adding a little stitching and brads for this one

and there you have it...

I'm now working on a round one with leaves, and I hope more mixed media...STAY TUNED!

 



 

I can't believe time is going by so quickly...our daughter-in-law is expecting our second grandchild!!  November is coming quickly and I'm already thinking of what painting for this little one's nursery!! They asked...I didn't insist...:)  They have decided on birch trees in yellow, white and grey...and we are playing around with adding a fun little giraffe or ostrich peeking out from the trees...We are waiting to know who we are having until the final details are in place, but what better subject matter for this grandma artist than TREES to start with!!  Magenta for a girl and Lime Green for a boy to accent their yellow, white and grey! FUN DOINS!  My beautiful daughter-in-law Katie Galloway...with little him or her Galloway happily coming along quite nicely!!

 

 

 

 

 

My sister-in-law Lori saw my ETSY "G" and commissioned me to paint her a larger version 16"x16"...We are calling this guy "Big G"...ha...

 

AND...I'm still having fun with décor for our own home...Just finished painting this round antique table that had seen much better days...The paint just made this piece...and I've got three more to paint..(one in turquoise!! WOW).so FUN DOINS at my house as well!!

 



 

 

I'm starting to enjoy the new look of my home...

 

And, FINALLY, I couldn't let this post go by without sneaking in a peek of my now almost 2 YEAR OLD grandson Paxton...Getting ready for nite nite with his Grandma and Grandpa Grimes while mommy and daddy were away on a much needed two day anniversary trip...doesn't this little face just scream "I miss my parents"? HA...no guilt intended I'm  sure!!

I hope this finds you happily having some summer fun of your own!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!