"CURIOUS BUCK" ORIGINAL OIL ON SLIGHTLY TEXTURED 4"X4" PANEL; FRAMED © SAUNDRA LANE FINE ART

"Curious Buck"

4"x4" oil on panel; framed

$50

ON HOLD for the Mountainside Miniature Show

September 14-October 14, 2016

This is a buck that actually visited our mountain.  I caught him looking curiously in our windows one day!  He is painted on a 4"x4" panel that has slight texture.

I chose to frame him in a fun little gold 5"x5" wood frame and matt him in a contrast blue to help him pop among all the forest greens.  I could have matted him in white for a safer, more appealing to the masses end result, but I felt playful for this guy today, thus the blue!  FUN DOINS!

FIND INSPIRATION WHERE YOU CAN!

"BEAR VISIT" ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON STRETCHED CANVAS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Bear Visit"

18"x18" mixed media on stretched canvas

$500

Available through my website

Living in the mountains affords me a wonderful opportunity to capture some of the wildlife that comes to visit from time to time.  This young bear is one of our visitors.  "Bear Visit" is painted in mixed media on a stretched canvas.  The background is largely acrylic with the trees painted in acrylic over paper.  The paper is very thin, but it seems to give a bit more depth.  There is acid free paper added to the background as well. The bear and some detail is painted in oil.  Bear Visit will be ready to ship on September 10, 2014 when the oil parts are dry.  "Bear Visit" comes ready to frame in your favorite 18x18" frame.

detail

As I said, this was painted to go in my own house...but, as with most paintings in my life, this one is for sale too...so I will enjoy it while I have it.

Here is the frame that it will live in while it is with me...I'm lovin the turquoise this year!!  HOWEVER, when the painting sells, this frame stays with me...I have an idea for an abstract that may live in it later...BUT, for now..."Bear Visit" lives here!

 I'm enjoying the last of our sunflowers for this year...the deer have chopped off leaves on some of them down low...but that is life on the mountain!

HAPPY CREATING!

"SILVER GIRL" A HORSE ORIGINAL OIL ON 7"X5" TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Silver Girl" a Horse

7"x5" oil on textured panel

Framed

$75

Available in my ETSY shop

 Can't you just see this beautiful white girl giving you every bit of her attention! "Silver Girl" is painted in oil over a 7"x 5" textured MDF panel. She is lovingly framed in this unique frame made just for her. The outside is painted a soft grey to compliment her color scheme; distressed a bit, with a white distressed 7"x5" frame attached on top. Finished frame size is 11 1/2" x 9 1/4" Because of the nature of this frame structure, she is IN THERE PERMANENTLY! "Silver girl is ready to hang, or can sit on an easel. 

 

As a way of explination about the frame I have added a new fun project to my list of things I do.  I enjoy finding frames and putting them together as is shown here.  The bottom frame is one, and the white one surrounding the painting is another.  I paint them, distress them...whatever suits my fancy.  IT'S FUN DOINS!  The REASON that "Silver Girl" is in this one to stay is that the openings for the two frames are the same, HOWEVER the lip that the painting sits behind is in the way of the top frame opening on the back, so I have to frame her in the white frame, then glue it on top over the grey one...I HOPE that makes sense.  WHEN I put a 6"x4" on top, the opening is small enough to reach in from the back of both...so, those paintings are interchangeable.  IF I ever find another way, I'll make adjustments...BUT, who would want to change this girl from her frame...after all it was made to suit her!! :)

HAPPY CREATING!

"LITTLE B" A BEAR ORIGINAL 5X4" OIL ON CANVAS PANEL FOR ETSY © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Little B" a bear

original 5x4" oil on textured canvas panel

Available in my ETSY shop

Sold

Just tooling around, this little guy; all sunlit and happy! This 5"x4" oil on textured canvas panel is ready for framing, or can sit on an easel as he is! "Little B" will be ready to ship April 28, 2014 when he is totally dry. 

I have noticed that my little paintings have morphed into animals and stuffies and such; with a precious few still life pieces.  Somewhere along the way it became about those little "aaahhhs" and giggles or smiles at the very least.  Doing these little ones makes me happy and is a great rest between my larger mixed media pieces.  And, that is OK with me! FUN DOINS!

HAPPY CREATING!

"BABY G" - A GIRAFFE ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED CANVAS PANEL OF A GIRAFFE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Baby G" a Giraffe

$50

Available in my ETSY shop

Just look at this sweet little smile...she's just hanging out waiting to find a home for those who love all things Giraffe and Baby! Painted in oil over a textured canvas panel she is ready for framing as is. Another option is to purchase her framed. Here she is sitting in a pine frame with molding added to the sides, so for $18 more you can not only order her framed, but you can choose a color for the frame. Just e-mail me and we can discuss painting options! The frame by itself shows the molding added. So, as is, or framed, she can go home with you on 

February 10, 2014 when she is dry! 

art4life44@hotmail.com

The GOOD NEWS is I am happy that mom and dad were sooo very happy to have "Ethan's Bears" come and live in his nursery...so, off they go!!  

 

"MERRY BEAR" ORIGINAL OIL ON 5X7" TEXTURED PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Merry Bear"

5"x7" oil on textured panel

$50 + shipping and handling in the US

Available as is or FRAMED in my ETSY shop!

 



Just hanging out waiting for the holidays, this black bear is patient and happy to wish you the very merriest of seasons! Painted on lightly textured panel in oil with black sides. "Merry Bear" can sit quite nicely on a small easel, or for $18 more you can have him mounted and framed in this pine black with red molding trim frame. The frame finished size is 9"x11" with Merry Bear being 5"x7". Framed he is ready to sit on a slightly larger easel, or to hang! NOTE: IF you choose framing, he is glued in, so he's in there for the LONG HAUL! :) Merry Bear is ALMOST dry...just waiting until November 29"ish", 2013 for shipping when he is dry! Shipping price is set for framed version; IF you choose "Merry Bear" without the frame I will refund you the difference!

 

HAPPY CREATING!!

 

"LIPS" ORIGINAL OIL ON 4X4" SLIGHTLY TEXTURED PANEL FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Lips" an Ostrich

4x4" oil on textured panel

$27 +2.95 shipping and handling

Available in my ETSY shop

Yes, another ostrich!  I just can't seem to get bored with them...So, "Lips" is the newest addition.  When you click to my ETSY shop you will notice that I have added a couple new things.  FIRST a second matt color choice.  It's been over a year since I re-opened my ETSY shop, I'm selling them about as fast as I can paint them...so, I've added two options...for .50 each you can choose either a black backer board or an off white...and I'm showing two options for framing so you can really see the potential! Yes, the sides are still black...

 

as written in my ETSY shop:  Thinking she will be much prettier Lips as added a bit of color to those lips of hers...just hoping you will want to take her home! The Frames are just a suggestion. The black you can find at Michaels, and the off white; they call white can be found here on ETSY at Rustic and Refined Design. The backer boards are 5"x5" allowing all the sides of Lips to show. Lips has black painted sides so you can set her on an easel, frame her in a 4x4" (remember 1/4" is taken up on all sides), or order the backer and put her in a 5x5" frame as suggested! "Lips" will be dry and ready to ship on or about November 23, 2013!

 

 

 

I have also been very busy adding prints to my FINE ART AMERICA shop so you can find choices even from paintings that have already sold!  Just in time for Christmas!  Click HERE to go to my FINE ART AMERICA shop.  As always, IF there is a favorite painting that you missed before it sold, and you do not see it in FINE ART AMERICA just contact me and request it be put in the shop.  It's as easy as that!!  Here are but a few of my ETSY's that I've put in FINE ART AMERICA in the past two days!

 

SO, busy as ever...AND, I'm adding a new line that will be ready to debut SOON...Painted furniture!!  I will be showing my furniture on a limited basis in the next couple of weeks in the

AAR RIVER GALLERY in Westminster.  Stay tuned to see the finished pieces!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



"ROAD WARRIOR" A RAVEN ORIGINAL OIL ON DEEP GALLERY WRAP CANVAS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Road Warrior" a Raven

4"x5" oil on honeycomb textured 1.5" gallery wrap canvas

$47.50 + $6.95 shipping in the US

 



Can't you just imagine a world traveler; wise from all his experiences stopping for a portrait...that's this Raven!  Perfect for hanging in that perfect little spot where a little bit of wildlife needs to be, or the unique depth of 1 1/2" allows him to sit on a shelf!  Painted on this deep honeycomb texture canvas he is waiting for you to take him home!  This guy can be seen in person at my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala.  But, if you want him and you don't live nearby just contact me and I'll bring him home and send to you!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



"FACE TO THE SUN" A RAVEN ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED GALLERY WRAP DEEP CANVAS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Face to the Sun" a Raven

4" x 5" oil on 1.5" deep textured gallery wrap canvas

$47.50 +$6.95 shipping in US

 

The symbolism in this painting is strong...wisdom comes from facing the light, as this Raven is facing the textural symbolic sun.  A great small work painted on 1 1/2" deep textured canvas that can hang or sit on a shelf!

Another Raven offering for my gallery in Conifer; Luna's Mandala.  If you are interested in this painting contact me and I'll see that it gets to you!!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



"LOOKING BACK - A RAVEN" ORIGINAL OIL ON TEXTURED 1.5" DEEP GALLERY WRAP CANVAS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Looking Back - a Raven"

4"x4" oil on textured gallery wrap canvas

$45 +$6.95 shipping in the US

you can see him soon at Luna's Mandala

 

Every time I photographed this guy his background came out looking blue, but in fact he has a very neutral tan background much more accurately depicted in the side view...aarrggh!...Gotta love the world of photographing artwork!!

 

 "Looking Back" a Raven is perfect symbolism for the wisdom that Ravens are associated with in Nordic beliefs.  Can't you just see how wisdom is gained from the knowledge of our past success and failures!  He's just right for that bird lover needing a little bit of wisdom in that perfect spot!  He can be hung or, because of his unique depth he can sit on a shelf as a reminder of the wisdom we all need to navigate this ole life!

 

HAPPY CREATING!



"HARVEY B" - A BUNNY. AN ORIGINAL 4X4" MINI FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Harvey B" - a Bunny

4x4" oil on panel

SOLD...thanks Nancy

 

Harvey is a curious fellow that is patient and kind. He was last seen sitting, eyeing another fellow creature; hoping to say hello. Painted in oil on a 4"x4" panel with black sides he is ready for framing in a 4x4, or sitting as is on an easel or shelf! (Remember a 4x4" frame takes a little away from the sides) OR, for no extra charge I can mount him on a 5x5" black backer board so he can be framed with all sides showing. Frame is not included, but you can find frames like this at Michaels. "Harvey B" will be ready to ship on or about August 2, 2013, when he is dry!    

      frame suggestion

 

HAPPY CREATING!





"G" a GIRAFFE" ORIGINAL OIL ON 4X4" PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"G" -a Giraffe"

4"x4" oil on panel

SOLD 5-12-2013...THANKS ELIZABETH!

 

"G" is just a simple but wise guy...can't you just see how he takes life as it comes and is happy either way? G is painted in oil on 4"x4" panel with black painted sides. He can be set on a little easel or framed as is in a 4"x4" frame, but note that some of his sides will be hidden in the frame. HOWEVER, if you request it, at no extra charge I will mount him for you on a black 5"x5" backer board so he can be framed in a 5"x5" frame so all his sides show! Just let me know when you order! The frame is not included, but just a suggestion as to how he will look framed with a little border around him. You can find frames like this at Michaels. "G" will be ready to ship on or about May 17, 2013 when he is dry!    

 

        

OK...I'm having FUN painting my little ETSY paintings...and they sell so FAST...YAY on both counts...so, that's my newest ETSY offering.  "Candice" the giraffe from my last post, sold this morning...thanks Corrine!

 

Today I hurridly finished a 2'x2' experimental painting just in the nic of time to enter it into a local show we have in town...I wasn't really happy with it...but, because I'd sent in the entry fee I went ahead and let it go to be entered.  Actually my hubby kindly offered to deliver it as I had a meeting for the SUMMER ART MARKET.  I stayed in town because I just didn't feel it was show worthy, and as I predicted I had to pick it up and bring it home.  WHY am I telling you this? Well...it's a lesson to me...a life lesson, that, for some reason I need to keep learning.  I'll explain...

 

I have been extra busy lately...setting up classes for my Lunch and Learn (a HUGE undertaking for each class; not only did I work to get the room ready, but I put together half day workshops for every offering I've put out there so far, gotten supplies,etc, etc...WHEW) , painting for ETSY, trying to keep paintings going for SAM next month, and the usual navagating through regular life; which for me is a lot from time to time...SOUND FAMILIAR any others out there?  My situation isn't unique...we all have lots on our plates...BUT, I did have a lesson AGAIN, NOT to paint for a show!!  Well, I didn't actually PAINT FOR THIS PARTICULAR SHOW, but I did push myself to paint to get one finished to ENTER into this show. When ever we push ourselves beyond that normal push to get better, we tend to rush, to make quick decisions that may not be right for our work...JUST to make a deadline...NO, NO, NO!!  Don't do it!!  There will always be another show...there will always be another chance to put yourself out there...Take care of your talent...take care of your instincts, take care of what you know is right for your work...the rest will come!!  WHEW...I THINK I've learned this time...well, I hope so!!  And, PS on this topic...not every show is for you!!  That is my mini lesson.  This particular show is usually for those uber realistic artists MOSTLY...my work is TOTALLY different from anything that ever gets entered...It just isn't the show for me...LEARNED this time!!

 

What did I do when I got home?  I took gesso and wiped out the entire painting.  I didn't try to "fix" it anymore...it wasn't working...and folks...SOME PAINTINGS JUST AREN'T GOING TO WORK...so let them go...learn, and move on QUICKLY!  Don't fret over a painting that has turned into a lesson...keep those inspirational fires burning...And you know what...I'm already excited about my new idea for the NEW painting...WHEW!  Onward and UPWARD!!

 

PSS...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

 

HAPPY CREATING!

"FEATHERED NICELY" ORIGINAL 4"X4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Feathered Nicely"

4"x4" oil on panel

SOLD; thank you Carol!

 

This sweet little bird is sitting pretty all feathered up just for you! Painted on 4"x4" panel in oil with sprial design in the background symbolizing balance and direction she is ready for you as is, OR can be mounted at no extra charge on a 5" x 5" black acid free/lightfast backer board in order to frame it with all edges showing! *Just let me know when you order if you want it mounted or not.

 

It's closing down on the time when I will have to shut down the ole studio to get ready for the ART SALE this coming Saturday!  IF you are in the area...PLEASE stop by!! PS...call or respond to this post to request an exact address...:)

 



 

HAPPY CREATING!

 



"Baby Leo" original oil on panel with texture © Saundra Lane Galloway

"Baby Leo"

6x6" oil on panel with texture

ORIGINAL NOT FOR SALE

BUY PRINTS AT FINE ART AMERICA

Another contribution to the collection for my grandbaby to be I just had to share!  For those of you who may have missed it, I'm to be a grandmother for the first time and my wonderful daughter and son-in-law asked me to paint baby safari animals for the baby's wall!  I am so honored to be able to do this!  Plus, it is great fun to push the oil around from time to time!  For this I did an underpainting of red for the background and purple for little leo which you can see here and there.  I also love to put a bit of texture to the panel just to add that little extra something! FUN!  I have a baby elephant, zebra and chimp to add to the mix when the mood strikes me! YEA!

Valentines Day was fun with hubby dear.  We went to Chili's at my request because I just had to have some of their molten chocolate cake...YUMMM...I am happy to report I received some beautiful white and red tulips that I had to photograph to share!  Fun was had by all!

HAPPY CREATING TO YOU ALL!

"Peeking Out" original contemporary wildlife bird painting © Saundra Lane Galloway

"Peeking Out"

6" x 6" acrylic and paper mixed media on 1" cradle with stained sides

$65 includes shipping in the US

for photos of the sides or information on international sales please contact me at

art4life44@hotmail.com

to see more of my work you can visit my website at

www.saundralanegalloway.com 

A fun reworked piece that I first posted in November of 2009.  I added the streams of paper to fit more with my new vision! 

OK, it's official...I have another mountain lion stalking me! WHEW!  For those of you who are new, two years ago I had a mountain lion after me...according to my African hunter neighbor he liked my pheromone scent. He circled and circled my house...I saw muddy paw prints on my window!...sheesh...and here we go again!  I'll keep you tuned in, unless he gets me, in which case I HAVE HAD A BLAST with you all! tee hee...(ps...this is NOT a pic of him...just showin ya what's after me...AGAIN!)

HAPPY CREATING!