"P DITTY - A PIG" ORIGINAL OIL ON 4"X4" PANEL and some fun things...© SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"P Ditty - a Pig"

4"x4" oil on slightly textured panel

$30

Available through my ETSY shop

 "P Ditty" is a pig of a purple nature who is just hanging out waiting to grace the home of a true pig lover! Whether he makes you laugh or feel important he just wants to hang out! Ditty is painted in oil over a slightly textured 4"x4" panel. You can purchase him as he is and either put him on a small frame like the two examples shown (not included), or you can frame him in your favorite 4"x4" frame (remember about 1/2" is taken on all sides when framing), OR for just .50 more I can mount him on an off white 5"x5" matt and you can frame him in your favorite 5"x5" frame so that all his sides will show! (frame shown is not included) The frame shown can be found at Rustic and Refined Design on ETSY. P Ditty will be ready to ship on August 14, 2015 when he is dry! 

I've also been planning another painting.  One thing I knew is I wanted to incorporate some of my paper casts in this painting.  I love making paper casts, and am finding out that there are a myriad of ways to make a cast...check these out! 

 You can see here that I have used brass tubing and sculpy clay to make these molds

 The life spiral is what I wanted to put in my next painting...I used a couple of methods for this mold, but both came out fine...FUN DOINS!

To get this (slightly out of focus) tree of life I pressed a jewelry finding into sculpey and baked it, then used it as a mold!  

The next step will be to seal them in some way...spray sealer or gesso, then apply color in some fashion...this can be ink, paint...use your imagination.  Then, apply!  Remember they are just paper, so use care when applying them to a collage surface.  If you seal both sides they are a little more sturdy.

SO, I've been organizing my life somewhat in preparation for us planning to move when the time is right...THIS organization was really about stuff that gets laid on table tops and messed up...like my daily jewelry...SO, I found this at one of my haunts, repainted it, added photos of flowers my hubby has given me, a few extra knobs and voila` a place for stuff! YAY!

I put it on a wall with some other artwork and photo in the room where I dress...it works perfectly!

JUST SOLD..a Vintage Pooh Bear 2 that was actually requested and I happened to have the time...It's busy days here in the studio!

VINTAGE POOH SAYS "HAPPY CREATING"!

"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!

"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!!

"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!

"GULL" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Gull"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

This fellow is in his element...a rock to roost on and blue skies! A perfect reminder of the glorious days on the coast! "Gull" is great as is...to sit on a small easel, or frame in your favorite 4"x4" frame. Remember 1/2" is taken on all sides when framing. OR, for .50 more I can mount him on a 5"x5" off white or black backer board so you can frame him in your favorite 5"x5" frame with the whole painting showing! Frames shown are a suggestion, and not included, however you can find the off white one at Rustic and Refined Design on ETSY, or the black frame at Michaels. "Gull" will be ready to ship on September 24, 2014 when he is dry! 

 

I'm burying this next photo at the bottom of this post because it is something I did for my daughter who told me she likes penguins.  It was fun and sweet...just a little cutie pie...not my photo, so wouldn't sell it unless I got permission...but, for her...no biggie!

 Michelle's penquin

6x4"

HAPPY CREATING!

"IMAGINE" ORIGINAL ABSTRACT 4X4" OIL FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

EVER EXPLORING, EVER EXPANDING...ABSTRACT IS A GATEWAY UNTO ITSELF OR TO MORE CREATIVE EXPRESSION!  

saundra lane galloway

"Imagine"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop 

 Imagine that you had this wonderful little painting for your very own! Imagine that it is inspiring to you. Imagine what the daily reminder might do for you or for that perfect person as a gift!! "Imagine" is full of all things, all in one 4x4" package! "Imagine" is painted in oil on a 4x4" slightly textured panel. It is perfect as is to sit on an easel or frame in your favorite 4x4" frame. (Remember 1/2" is taken on all sides when framing). OR, for just .50 more I can mount it on a 5x5" black backer board so you can frame it in your 5x5" frame. The frame shown is merely a suggestion, but you can find this frame at Michaels. "Imagine" will be ready to ship on August 30, 2014 when it is dry. 

frame suggestion

By now we are on our way home, back to our mountain and work.  I am missing my wonderful son already!

HAPPY CREATING!

"BELIEVE AND EXPLORE" ORIGINAL ABSTRACT 4X4" FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

EVER EXPLORING, EVER EXPANDING...ABSTRACT IS A GATEWAY UNTO ITSELF OR TO MORE CREATIVE EXPRESSION!  

saundra lane galloway

"Believe and Explore"

4x4" oil on slightly textured 1/8" panel

SOLD 

This small but powerful abstract appeals to the poet or optimist in all of us! "Believe and Explore" is a perfect reminder that we need only to believe in ourselves and then explore the world we live in! A perfect statement for a gift or for yourself! "Believe and Explore" is painted in oil on a slightly textured 4"x4" panel. Perfect as is to set on an easel or frame in your favorite 4x4" frame. (remember 1/2" is taken on the sides for framing), OR, for .50 more I can mount it on a 5x5" black backer board so you can frame it in your favorite 5x5" frame and all the sides will show! The frame shown is not included; but a suggestion. You can find this frame at Michaels. "Believe and Explore" will be ready to ship on August 30, 2014. 

framed suggestion

As you read this I am HAPPY TO REPORT that I am enjoying a couple of days in sunny San Diego with my hubby and wonderful son!  However, I am ever happy to explore some more and bring new fun things to the world!

HAPPY CREATING!

"3 CHERRIES" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON PANEL IN MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY and HAPPY 3RD BD PAXTON

"3 Cherries"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

A yummy memory of those happy summer days with all those juicy cherries out there to enjoy! A perfect splash of color for any little spot in your home! "3 Cherries" is oil on slightly textured panel. You can frame them as is in your favorite 4x4" frame (keep in mind that 1/2" is taken on all sides), OR I can mount "3 Cherries" on a 5x5" black or off white backer matt board so you can frame it in your favorite 5x5" frame with all sides showing! The frames shown are not included, but you can find the black one at Michaels, and the off white at Rustic and Refined Design on ETSY. "3 Cherries" will be ready to ship on August 18, 2014 when it is dry.

 

 Today is my wonderful grandson, Paxton's 3rd BD! YAY!  I can't express how much life has changed since he came into it!  I know all you grandparents out there understand how I feel!  He is truly light and life and joy in our lives and his Nana just HAD to share!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEETIE PIE!!  NANA LOVES YOU!

HAPPY CREATING!

"CURIOUS BUCK" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL FOR ETSY © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Curious Buck"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

A curious fellow that's been hanging around of late. Nothing to fear, he's just coming by to say hello! "Curious Buck" is painted in oil on a 4x4" slightly textured panel. As he is you can sit him on an easel or shelf, or frame him in your own 4x4" frame! (remember that 1/2" is taken on the sides when framing. OR, for just .50 more I can mount him on either a black or off white 5x5" matt backer board so he can be framed in your favorite 5x5" frame with all his sides showing! Frames shown are merely an example and not included. However, you can find frames like this at Rustic and Refined Design on Etsy, or at Michaels for the black one! "Curious Buck" will be ready to ship on or about August 15, 2014 when he is dry!

 HAPPY CREATING!

"POLAR B" A BEAR; ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Polar B" a bear

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30

Available in my ETSY shop

"Polar B" is a serious dude, but with a happy attitude about life. He lives just waiting to come home to you! As is he is 4"x4" oil on slightly textured panel, and can sit on an easel, or in a 4x4" frame of your choice. (remember 1/2" is taken on sides when framing). OR, for .50 more I can mount him on either a black or off white 5x5" backer board so he can be framed in your 5x5" frame with all sides showing. As is demonstrated in the two framed versions. Frames are not included, but you can find a black one like this at Michael's arts and crafts and the off white can be found in ETSY at Rustic and Refined Design! "Polar B" will be ready to ship on July 30, 2014 when he is dry! 

 

HAPPY CREATING!

"WREN" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Wren"

4x4" oil on textured panel

$30 without backer

Available in my ETSY shop

Wren is a cute little momma bird that has been posing for me of late. Always busy about life, but had time to say hello! She is perfect as is, to set on a small easel or framed in a 4x4" frame (remember framing takes 1/2" on all sides). OR, for just .50 more I can mount her on either a black or off white 5x5" backer board so you can frame her in your 5x5" frame so all her sides can show! Shown are examples of either the black or off white frame, but frames are not included. You can find the black frame at Michaels art store, or the off white in ETSY at Rustic and Refined design! "Wren" will be ready to ship on July 28, 2014 when she is dry.

 

 Sunday was a busy day here on the mountain.  I was able to meet my 2nd grandson ETHAN for the very first time!  He is 8 months old, and we made all we could out of the hour or so I got to see him!  He's a happy, smiley little sweetheart...and this nana played and played with him!  They live so far away, but I am grateful for the time!

Yep, we had to have a family pic as well!!

AND NOW!!  I am also thrilled and excited beyond that my nearly 3 year old PAXTON and his wonderful mommy and daddy will be coming to visit tomorrow!!  We are going to have a ball!  Two days of bliss!!  SO, after tomorrow's post I will be taking a few days off from painting so I can PLAY!

 

 HAPPY CREATING!