"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

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 "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!