"Stretch - an Ostrich" and "Cherries 9"

"Stretch - an Ostrich"

6"x2" FRAMED is 9"x5"

acrylic under glass

$45

"Stretch" framed

"Stretch" is an ostrich that is waiting to be in a small works show at the Acorn Gallery in the Lakewood Arts Council location February 26-March 31, 2017. It is hard to get photos of work as it really is, so I hope you can stop by the LAKEWOOD ARTS COUNCIL right next to Casa Bonita in Lakewood, CO to see these little bitties in person!

"Cherries 9"

2"x6"; Framed 5"x9"

acrylic under glass

$45

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"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!

"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!

"DIMPLES" AN OSTRICH IS AN ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED CRADLED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY and a CAUTIONARY TALE TO TELL!

"Dimples"

4"x4" oil on textured 3/4" cradled panel

$40 +5.50 shipping and handling in the US

 

"Dimples" has quite a sunny personality; although you may not see it at first.  Her dimples imply the happy girl underneath all that bravado!  But, regardless, look at those beautiful eyes she has!  Dimples is painted on a textured cradled panel that has black painted sides.  She is perfect to hang as is in that spot where you can see her and smile, or sit on a shelf or an easel.  She can even be framed!  "Dimples" is traveling to my gallery in Conifer, but if you don't live near enough to visit Luna's Mandala in person, just let me know and I'll gather her up and ship her to you!

 

My grandson, Paxton and his parents went to the Pumpkin Patch over the weekend...I'm grateful to my lovely daughter, who is an incredible photographer and shares all the photos...It helps so much to be able to see events in this way when I cannot be there!  I think Paxton found a pumpkin!

 

I think Paxton and mommy had FUN!!

checkin out the goats...he wasn't too sure at first...it's probably in his genes...his momma was terrified of them! lol

I think daddy loves his boy too!  Just look at that precious face! Who wouldn't love him!! tee hee...

 

 

NOW, I have a cautionary tale to tell so that you can be armed in case you ever encounter this...As you have probably read, I recently added a third gallery.  This one was in Wheat Ridge, CO.  Things seemed to be going fine; I'd already sold a piece in fact...AND THEN, one day I sold a painting independently through my website, so I contacted the owner and asked if I could come get it and replace it with another.  All was fine, I went to pick it up and noticed that some paintings seemed to be a higher price than I had set, but wasn't positive.  I picked up the sold painting, and grabbed the card that was on the wall with it to clean off the space.  On the way home I glanced at the card and noticed the price was marked quite a bit higher than the sales price listed on the back of the painting and on my website!  This was upsetting!  I had the distinct impression that they were trying to get MORE money than the commission we'd set in the contract!  I contacted them and told them this was NOT ACCEPTABLE and I would be by in the morning to take my work out.  The REASON I acted so quickly is that I was never made aware of their price gouging (the way I see it), I felt they were taking advantage, it wasn't ethical practice; people would see the different prices and it would make me look dishonest, and they had destroyed trust!  That last one is huge...if you can't trust the gallery in which you entrust your work, there IS NO BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP that will work anymore!  I encourage those of you who are in a gallery to check in from time to time...keep that business relationship healthy...they need to hear from you and you need to check in with them! 

 

I am very happy with my decision...my reputation remains in tact, my work is back with me and available to do with what I please, and my collectors will know they have an honest person to work with!! (I guess that's just restating point one, but it is important!)

 

HAPPY CREATING!!

 

 







"AUNTIE O - AN OSTRICH" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Auntie O - an Ostrich"

4x4" oil on panel

SOLD 4/5/2013...Thanks Wil!

 

Doesn't she just like like an ole auntie; full of wisdom and saucy retort? This spicy Ostrich is just the thing for a collector with a sense of humor! As is she is painted on a 4"x4" panel with black painted sides. Perfect for a little easel or leaning on a shelf. She can be framed in a small 4x4 frame, but note that it will take a little bit from each side for the lip of the frame. OR, for no extra charge I can mount Auntie on a 5"x5" black backer board so she can be framed in a 5"x5" frame and all her sides will show! Just request the mounted version when you order. The black frame shown is just a suggestion and not included in the price, however I find these frames at Michaels. "Auntie O" will be ready to ship on or about April 11, 2013 when she is dry!

HAPPY CREATING!!





"OSCAR - AN OSTRICH" ORIGINAL MINI OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Oscar - an Ostrich"

$25 + $2.95 shipping in the US

Available in my ETSY shop- oops SOLD 3-1-2013...

 

This guy is hilarious...he reminds me of Oscar the Grouch, thus the name! I find painting the ostrich quite fun...I laugh as I go! He's perfect for that someone who has a sense of humor! Painted on a 4"x4" panel with black sides he is perfect for sitting on an easel or framing...BE CAREFUL however as a frame is going to take up 1/4", so you don't want to get to close to his head...I have a solution if you wish! I offer; at no extra charge; mounting him on a 5"x5" black backer board so you could frame him in a 5"x5" frame with all his sides showing. The example for framing is shown; not included in the price however. I get these wonderful little black frames at Michael's. Oscar will be ready to ship about March 8 when he is good and dry!

 



you can see how the black backer board compliments a frame! It's acid free and as lightfast as black can be!! PS...the background color looks a bit blue in this pic...it is actually more on the purple side...Remember the colors on everyone's monitor is always a little different!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



"OSTRICH" ORIGINAL MINI OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Ostrich"

4"x4" oil on panel

$25 + $2.95 shipping in the US

AVAILABLE IN MY ETSY SHOP! Oops folks...it sold 2-27-2013...:)

 

I woke up this morning with a strong feeling I wanted to paint something with a sense of humor, and I think this guy is it! Gotta love that face! I enjoyed painting him so much I just may do more...FUN DOINS!

 



You can see that I've painted the sides black as I do for my small ones for ETSY...and the suggestion for framing is as below...The frame is not included, but I get these at Michaels...

 

 

It is almost MARCH folks! I can't believe how fast time is rolling along!  It was time to do a calendar page...this one has a few activities and holidays...as promised..I'm reminding you and showing you...

 

This was more painting and stamping...a few easter eggs and bunnies thrown in the mix...Gotta love doin my own!!

 

It is ANOTHER snow day here in the mountains...I'm telling you....I'm ready for SUMMER!!  But, I spent a few minutes with my little squirrel buddy and taking a few photos...

 

 

 

Here's to tomorrow...sun and no more snow...

 

HAPPY CREATING!!