"S' UP" an OSTRICH FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"S' Up" an Ostrich

4"x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

 When I see this face, I see the phrase "S' Up"...doesn't this ostrich just look like that is what is being said! A funny look at a funny bird that has a million faces; all funny! "S' Up" is for the person with a sense of humor! "S' Up" is painted in oil on a slightly textured panel. You can frame this ostrich as is in your favorite 4"x4" frame (keep in mind 1/2" is taken on all sides when framing), or for just .50 more I can mount this funny bird on a 5"x5" off white or black backer board so you can frame in your favorite 5"x5" frame with all sides showing! The examples are shown with each color; though the frames are not included. You can find the off white frame on ETSY at Rustic and Refined Design, or the black frame at Michaels in their photo frame section.

I've been exploring frame options for some of my panel paintings.  I came up with this frame for my "Yellow and White Daisies" that will be hanging in the Stanton Gallery Littleton show coming up January 6, 2015! This one has a couple types of molding...and paper...FUN!

Another frame I came up with for my daughter's Christmas painting to go in baby girl's room I hear...I've made one like it for my newest ostrich painting posting soon!!

HAPPY CREATING!

HARREINGTON B III" A BUNNY OF SOME MEANS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Harreington B III"

6x4" oil on textured panel

comes FRAMED

$75

Available in my ETSY shop

 "Harreington B III" is a bunny that came from fame and fortune. He's trying his best to find his way with all that B the III tagging along behind, and I think he is making a fine figure of a bunny! Harreington comes with his own very stately but fun frame; with a distressed off white finish. A perfect pair I'd say. He can hang or sit on a table! 

 finished frame size : 10 1/4" x 8 1/4"

Christmas found us with my most wonderful son who has recently transplanted from San Diego.  I think the cold of Colorado and the lack of ocean is a bit much, so I see him returning as soon as humanly possible!  But, for now it is good to have his face near by; even if for a season!

 

 HAPPY CREATING!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

As we close down this year of 2014, I just wanted to stop and wish all of my followers a 

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

For us it is about family and friends...and WHO better to display that than my beautiful daughter and my most precious grandson!

Thank you all for your most valued support and encouragement!!

HAVE A GLORIOUS AND CREATIVE SEASON!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

"GOOSE NECK" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Goose Neck"

6"x4" oil on textured panel

ON HOLD for Stanton Art Gallery

Another painting for my show in Jan at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton, Co.  I think I've learned a lesson for the future.  Although I am happy to be in a show, doing artwork right before Christmas that I don't put in my own ETSY shop is a little frustrating! However I'm sure it will all work out in the end...what does not sell will go in the shop right after the show is over in February.  Lessons are awesome!  That's how we end up with a life that we want!

I, however, have done a couple more ostrich paintings...one for sure in my ETSY shop!  Stay tuned!

HAPPY CREATING!

"WHITE AND YELLOW DAISIES" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED 6"X6" PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"White and Yellow Daisies"

6x6" oil on textured panel

ON HOLD for show at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton, CO

Jan 6-Feb 10, 2015

Just a little formal"ish" floral arrangement.  This was a request of sorts...I will be framing it in the next week or so...stay tuned!

It has been a bit crazy in the ole Galloway household the past couple of months.  I remain dedicated to working constantly, but it is spread out among my gallery in Conifer, my ETSY shop, and the show coming up on January at the Stanton Gallery in old town Littleton, CO.  Oh, and gifts for family and friends.  I'm sure we will all pull through these busy holiday commitments...until then...

HAPPY CREATING!

"OTTITUDE" AN OSTRICH © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Ottitude" an Ostrich with Attitude!

4"x4" oil on textured panel, $30
SOLD

I don't know why it is that an ostrich face makes one laugh, and our girl, Ottitude doesn't disappoint!

SUCH an attitude, but still adorable and funny! "Ottitude" is painted in oil on a 4"x4" slightly textured panel. You can purchase her as is and set her on a small easel, or frame her in your own 4"x4" frame (keep in mind 1/2" is taken on each side for framing), OR for just .50 more I can mount her on a 5"x5" off white or black matt baker board so she can be framed as in the suggestions (frames not included), in a 5"x5" frame with all her sides showing. I have several 5"x5" frames available here on ETSY if you want to add a frame as well. Ready to ship now.

 A friend of mine had these rock tiles and asked me one day if I could figure out what to do with them I could have them...HA...what an awesome challenge for an artist!!  SO, I added these charms to them...and sometimes wire and VOILA...paper weights...probably magnets too...I'll be putting them in my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala!  FUN DOINS!

HAPPY CREATING!!

"I SEE YOU" AN OSTRICH WITH ATTITUDE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"I See You" an Ostrich with Attitude

4x4" on a 1/2" thick textured panel

comes with her own easel

AVAILABLE AT LUNA'S MANDALA

I've been working really hard of late, trying to get work finished for my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala, as well as ETSY (I think this poor shop has suffered most), and the art show I'm in at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton, Co starting Jan. 6.  It's been a juggling act for sure I admit!  "I See You" is an ostrich I painted exclusively for my gallery in Conifer...but I've also painted one for ETSY...see it tomorrow!  I DO LOVE painting these quirky birds...they all make me laugh!

I've also been trying to decorate for Christmas around here...I got our little Charlie Brown tree, as my husband calls it...all decked out...and of course I always put my ornaments of my kiddos on the tree!

So, pause for a bit of Christmas cheer!!

HO HO HO!!

I finished framing one of my 5x5" paintings..."Raven Pose"...I DO enjoy making these frames.  This one can also be found at Luna's Mandala.

HAPPY CREATING!

"CHRISTMAS CANVAS BASKETS" © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

 

Canvas Santa bags and Christmas bitties for Luna's Mandala!

It was fun to play with my canvas and make some Christmas gift baskets for my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala.  They go fast, so if you want to snag one for your holiday gift giving, come on up!  She's open every day in December!

This year we decided to thin out our little pines that grow in great large bunches...so our Christmas Tree is one of those.  It was fun to just stroll down our driveway and pick out a tree.  Our sweet little tree is about 5' tall, so I decided to make a canvas basket for it and put it on our chest across from our front door.  Decorating comes next!  FUN DOINS!

 

I made a stamp for this one...and then added a bit of color here and there...

HAPPY CREATING!

"PURPLE CRAB" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Purple Crab"

3 1/2"x5"; 5 1/2" x 7" framed

Available in my ETSY shop!

Such a wonderful display of color for someone so "crabby"! "Purple Crab" is painted in oil over

3.5x5" panel. As is he could sit on a small easel, or you can choose to have him framed as shown in this 5 1/2" x 7" distressed wood frame! A fun little splash of color and character for the beach lover in you! Shipping is set for the framed version, but if you choose just the painting I will adjust it for you in a refund! Shipping for just the painting is $3.50.

 HAPPY CREATING!

"GOOSE FACE" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Goose Face"

4"x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

This jaunty fellow is giving you the "take me home" stare! A simple goose, but full of character, and OH SO PERSUASIVE! You can have him as is to sit on a small easel, or frame in your favorite 4"x4" frame. (remember frames take up 1/2" on each side), OR for just .50 more I can mount him on an off white backer board so you can frame him in your favorite 5"x5" frame with all his sides showing as in the example shown. *The frame is not included, but you can purchase one of my 5x5" frames here on ETSY if you wish! I will put it all together for you! "Goose Face" will be ready to ship on Friday, November 28, 2014 when he is dry! 

I'm  going to be teaching a bit from time to time at DESIGNING SPIRITS in Conifer, CO.  My first offering will be this dragonfly that I designed.  If you've never gotten together at one of these painting groups, this is a lot of fun!  For just $30 you can paint this fun dragonfly in acrylic in any color combination you like!  For more information on this class contact me at art4life44@hotmail.com.

HAPPY CREATING!

"BABY H" A HUMMINGBIRD WITH ANTIQUE FORK EASEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY AND FUN FRAMED PIECES

"Baby H" a Hummingbird with antique fork easel

Painted specifically for LUNA'S MANDALA in Conifer, CO

$55 with easel

I'm always looking for new ways to showcase my little 4x4" paintings...this fun antique fork easel just fits this little cutie pie!  Baby Hummingbird is painted in oil over 1/2" deep textured panel.  This little one also has slots on back for hanging, but why would you when you can set her on her own little easel made especially for her!

I've also been busy trying to find new ways to create frames for my 1/8" textured panel paintings...here are the two that I promised would show up framed.  These two paintings are headed for the art show at the Stanton Gallery inside of Town Hall in Littleton Co, January 8-Feburary 6.

 "Dragonfly in Repose"

7"x5"

framed 11"x9"

$100

"

 "Flossy" an Ostrich with Attitude

5"x5"

8"x8" framed

$100

HAPPY CREATING!

"FLOSSY" AN OSTRICH WITH ATTITUDE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Flossy" an Ostrich with Attitude

5"x5" oil on textured panel

On Hold for show

Flossy is yet another in my series of Ostrich paintings.  I just get such a kick out of painting them...ugly as they are, they make me laugh!  This is another for my upcoming show at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton, CO in Jan/Feb.  FUN DOINS!

HAPPY CREATING!

"DRAGONFLY IN REPOSE" ORIGINAL OIL ON 7"X5" TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Dragonfly in Repose"

7"x5" oil on textured panel

On hold for Jan/Feb show in Littleton, CO

I have fallen in love with dragonflies!  I think it happened when I began painting them at the request of my Conifer gallery owner; Luna's Mandala.  This one is completely different than the others...but still quite fun to paint!  I love how there are lost and found areas in the wings...and the colors of the body are fun!  I work hard not to make it look scary like a real close up dragonfly can look...just sort of dreamy and soft, but with good color.

I'm painting some smallish paintings for a show I will be in at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton, Co in January and February...this will be one of them.  I'm working on a fun frame to put her in...stay tuned for that!

HAPPY CREATING!

"CHERRY DUO" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Cherry Duo"

5x7" oil on textured panel

On hold for show

This little formal duo is painted from a photo I took a few months ago, when cherries were in season.  The candle holder is on it's side behind.  I liked the design of it sitting behind our very bright cherries.  This painting will be just one I have planned to hang at a show I'm in at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton in Jan/Feb.  I will be framing this piece in a fun way...stay tuned!

HAPPY CREATING!

"BLUE ROCK CLIFFS" ORIGINAL OIL ON 4X4" TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Blue Rock Cliffs"

4"x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

This abstracted landscape is purely from my heart. I have yet to actually see this in life, though I would never discount that it exists. "Blue Rock Cliffs" is inspired by my many walks up in the Colorado mountains where I see boulder fields and cliffs. For the adventurous soul that dreams of colors and trees in colors that sing. You can purchase this painting as is and set it on a small easel, or you can frame it in your favorite 4x4" frame (keep in mind that 1/2" is taken on the sides when framing), for .50 more I can mount it on either a black or off white 5x5" backer board so you can frame it in a 5x5" frame. NOTE: I carry some recycled frames in my ETSY shop, so take a look.

 

 

Frame suggestions...

I continue to create my fun canvas baskets.  Aspen Roots was actually a gift for my hairdresser and friend who recently had her 1 year anniversary as owner of, ASPEN ROOTS in Conifer!

 I've added larger sizes to my canvas baskets as well..."Paisley" is approximately 13" wide by 10 1/2" tall. This can be found at my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala.

a good size for holding a couple of blankets...FUN!

HAPPY CREATING FOLKS!

MY PERSONAL MANDALA © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

The meaning of mandala comes from Sanskrit meaning "circle." Even though it may be dominated by squares or triangles, a mandala has a concentric structure. Mandalas offer balancing visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony. The meanings of individual mandalas is usually different and unique to each mandala. Many use a mandala as a form of meditation.

Recently I became interested in the mandala as a way to express my individual interests and needs at the moment.  I seem to be in need of peace and strength, so this particular mandala is geared to that. 

I am developing a class on creating your own mandala that I will teach here locally.  As an artist, the first step in creating a new class is to create myself, and that is what I have done!  For ME the experience of creating this painting was the goal that led to my peaceful experience.  What many call meditation, I call prayer, but the act of creating this piece helped me to focus on what things give me the peace I seek now in my life.

As you will notice, within the circle is my strongest motivator which is Christ.  Being a christian, Jesus offers me the strength and peace I seek in my life.  Keeping my eyes focused on Him is the cornerstone of my life.  My artistic talent is a gift from God, and it is in the process of creating things that mean something to me that gives me daily joy and peace through my creation process.  I love to gaze at clouds; to see pictures within them, and as many of you know, trees are a special love of mine.  The colors blue and green are also a peaceful experience for me...the sky, the earth...I love them both.  So, in a simple sense, this is my visual of what brings me peace and strength.

So, a class is forming so others can create their own specific mandalas for their own personal end result.  I love the creative process, so this should be FUN!

I've recently come back from visiting my special little family that I love so much in Nebraska.  My beautiful daughter; who is about 5 months along...well, nearly 6...with a precious little girl.  My wonderful son in law is always so gracious to allow me to come and be with them, and of course, my adorable little 3 year old Paxton!  It was a great time to be with them and my extended family and co grandparents.  My co grandma and friend Diana and I painted stripes on the kids rooms

...it was FUN!  I miss them already, but will be out there again when my little granddaughter arrives!  My camera didn't cooperate with me very well this time...so not many photos, but a couple that warmed my heart!

as always...HAPPY CREATING!