"BIRDY'S GOT BACK" ORIGINAL OIL MINI ON PANEL FOR ETSY © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Birdy's Got Back"

4x4" oil on panel with stamping

$25 plus +2.95 shipping in the US

Available in my ETSY store

I took this photo a couple of days ago of this little one with his back to me and I found it charming and a little funny, so I just had to paint him for my ETSY shop.  I gave him a bit more color, so I guess you could say he has fauvist tendancies, and I like him this way!  This isn't my first from the back painting...in fact, I have been painting things from behind for many years...I find it interesting if you can capture a feeling without a face...you decide if it was successful for you or not!

 

As always, Birdy has black painted sides, and I offer a black backer board that is 5"x5" for framing a little larger so as to let all the sides show.  You can see how much backer shows when framed in a 5"x5" frame below.

 

 

I have also been working on a small project for my bathroom...of the beachy theme variety.  I LOVE when I go visit my most wonderful son in San Diego...I always leave there knowing that all things beach and ocean will always bring a tug of love into my heart because he is there and I miss him...SO, I brought back a sand dollar that I've framed and a starfish sculpture that also had to be framed...FUN DOINS!! Don't forget about taking care of yourself and your home as you work...it brings a good feeling and a happy balance to working as an artist!

 

 

 

HAPPY CREATING!





 

"CARDINAL" ORIGINAL 4"X4" OIL ON PANEL IN MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Cardinal"

4"x4" oil on panel 

SOLD!

IN MY ETSY SHOP

I am a little behind on my ETSY offerings. If you haven't visited in awhile you might see a good number have sold! YAY, but that means I need to get busy! So, still thinking about our winter...I painted this puffed up little cardinal.  As always this little one is painted black on the sides, and can be mounted on a 5"x5" black backer board (included if you ask) for framing with all sides showing right to the edge!! Below you will see the framing suggestion... This little guy has so much paint I'm saying it will take 10 days or so to dry...that would be January 15 for approximate mailing date.  FUN DOINS!  

I'm working on a commission painting as well...so, having fun in the ole studio!!

I am missing my whole family these days! I recently got a couple of new photos of one part of my family...my little grandson Paxton...just had to share!!

Such a happy family!

This reindeer TALKS...can't you just SEE his little brain working on how to make it so!!

The awesomeness of the wonder of a child!!  LOVE IT!

HAPPY CREATING!!

"PINECONE" ORIGINAL ACRYLIC-MIXED MEDIA PAINTING OF A PINECONE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Pinecone"

7" x 5" acrylic and paper over textured background

$47

can be purchased by contacting LUNA'S MANDALA

Just a simple, but jaunty little pinecone...sitting around waiting to go home with someone; some lover of nature!  This is a gallery wrap canvas painting with heavy texture...the little cone is painted in acrylic.  I then sanded it down and sketched over it with ink...Just a little play day!

A little bit of fun facts about the pinecone...DID YOU KNOW....Throughout the span of recorded human history, Pinecones have served as a symbolic representation of Human Enlightenment.  DID YOU ALSO KNOW that the Pinecone is the is believed to be older than the flower, and its spines spiral in a perfect Fibonacci sequence in either direction, much like the Sacred Geometry of a rose or a sunflower, or DID YOU KNOW Our “Pine”al Gland, shaped like (and named after) the Pinecone, is at the geometric center of our brain and is intimately linked to our body's perception of light, and finally, DID YOU KNOW that a spread out pinecone is one that has already released it's seeds; these pinecones are the females; in fact the female pinecone is the one we most often refer to as a pinecone. The smaller, softer pinecones are the males. (sorry guys, I promised I didn't make this up!)

Remember how great it is to PLAY! Study a bit about your subject matter; it often gives you a title, and it most always marries you a bit more to what you are painting; which usually means greater success!! Experiment with different applications...paint or draw something that might appear to be a complicated piece. In the end you just might find it was a fun exercise to increase your inspiration factor!

You can find this little painting at Luna's Mandala in Conifer, or you can contact me and I will make sure it gets to you! Shipping is $8.

You may notice that I changed my header. I am missing my family; wishing I could be in the same place with each and every one...so, since I can't...I can at least see them every time I post! 

HAPPY CREATING!!

"FIVE ACORNS" ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA PAINTING OF ACORNS ON PAPER © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Five Acorns"

13"x10" mixed media on w/c paper

20" x 16" finished size

$275 ON HOLD PENDING SHOW NOTIFICATION

 

This is my entry for the Colorado Watercolor Society state show that will be March 2, 2013 through the end of the month.  It will be held at our own Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado. This one is definately large enough...but I will not be notified of acceptance (hopefully) until the end of December. 

 

I don't often paint on paper anymore, so to make me feel a little better I coated the 140 lb paper with custom patch (a less expensive but superior product that mimics Golden flexible molding paste) for some light texture.  The background is painted with acrylic, a little more watery than I usually do...it is much like watercolor only it dries a bit darker and you can't rework it! I included some paper, as I love to do, that I made myself (a requirement of the prospectus for CWS on the state show).  The acorns and leaves are painted in acrylic just like I would have painted them in oil...only blending is a little more challenging. 

 

I matted and framed this under plexiglas (another requirement of the Foothills Art Center) and it is already entered.  I'm not sure why we have to enter this show so early, but I squeaked it in right before the deadline.  Wish me luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I am happily boarding a plane for a visit with my wonderful daughter, her hubby and my sweet grandson Paxton.  I am SO excited!  He has begun walking all over the place since I last saw him, so I just HAD to go! My goal for the trip is to try to entice him to say NANA...for obvious reasons! HA!  I'm not above holding a banana next to my face if that will help!  Wish me luck on that one too!!

 

I feel quite sure I will be posting a photo or two of this part of my most loved family...so thank you in advance for your indulgence!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!!

"AUTUMN ASPEN" ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ASPEN LANDSCAPE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Autumn Aspen"

4" x 4" mixed media on panel

$25 +$2.80 shipping in the US

Available in my ETSY shop

 

A mixed media painting with all sorts of surprises! Stamping, book pages, layers of paint grace this small bit of aspen wonder...leaves turning as they do in late fall...with some hidden hints of birds and spirals (which, among other things signify balance and growth). 4" x 4" on panel with aspen and leaves painted in oil. Sides painted black. Offered mounted on an optional (at no extra cost) 5" x 5" black acid free/lightfast backer board so it can be framed with all sides showing. NOTE: the photo framed is a suggestion (not included at this price)...frame can be found at Michaels.

 

 

 

Well...I knew it was coming...SNOW has arrived on the mountain a bit early this year...we didn't get much, but you can see that the geraniums were a bit surprised!  and...it begins again...winter on the mountain! The sun has me smiling!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

 



 



"ACORN TRIO" ORIGINAL 4" X 4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Acorn Trio"

4" x 4" oil on panel

SOLD 10/2/2012...thanks Deb!

Available in my ETSY shop!

 

No, I haven't given up my mixed media work...I'm just working hard to stock my ETSY shop before the holiday shopping time gets away from me!  "Acorn Trio" is painted on a slightly textured panel and as always is painted black on the sides and is offered for no extra charge IF WANTED to be mounted on black acid free/lightfast backer board for framing in a 5" x5" frame so all the edges show...:)

 

 

I am still working on several other paintings at the same time that are a little larger...just working feverishly! 

 

HAPPY CREATING!!