" Angelself.com ...Newest Art"

Pink Kitty Painting

2012-01-26T18:42:00.000-08:00

Original Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper, 3x3in

Signing up for the 29 Faces Challenge gave me inspiration to practice painting faces today. Here's a sweet kitty, painted in pink and purple
For Sale Here

Green Mermaid ACEO and English Bulldog Portrait

2012-01-26T16:30:00.000-08:00

I painted "Gemma" the mermaid in soft greens for the recent Acetsy Team swap. Swaps are such a fun way to boost your creativity and share with other artists! This ACEO is painted with acrylics on watercolor paper.

This next beauty is Lola =) Its a special portrait I gave to my brother-in-law for his birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday Alan!!

Portrait of Lola, 6x6in, Acrylic on Watercolor Paper

Also, you may have noticed the new badge at the top of the sidebar. Martha, of Ayala Art is hosting an interesting challenge for the month of February. Click on the 29 Faces badge to see the details, and join us for the fun! Kathryn =)

Letters, Symbols and Numbers

2012-01-20T17:35:00.000-08:00

Time again for the Nibblefest Art Contest on eBay. A wonderfully inspirational theme this month gave me the opportunity to play with spiritual symbols! My entry in the contest is "Celtic Trinity"...

Celtic Trinity ACEO for Sale

The contest runs through the 27th. All entries have a starting price of .99cents!!
Check out all of the artist entries by searching NFAC on eBay...or click the link in my listing.

I also have this special lady of peace, "OM" Goddess as a regular auction....

OM Goddess ACEO for Sale

Two Doves Painting

2012-01-05T18:25:00.000-08:00

I had fun doing a free-form type of painting today. I picked some bright colors, and ended up with two beautiful birds in flight =)

For Sale at Ebay, Two Doves, Original Acrylic Painting on Watercolor Paper

Dog Ornaments

2011-12-28T12:42:00.000-08:00

Christmas is over...gifts have been given and received...and I can finally reveal some of the special bulbs I painted this year =)

I hope everyone is having a truly wonderful holiday season. My best wishes to all in the New Year! Kathryn

Ornaments are the Hot Sellers Right Now!

2011-12-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

You haven't heard from me lately because I have been having fun creating new products in my Zazzle Store. These beautiful ceramic ornaments have been selling like hotcakes!

Check out these designs and many more at Angelself on Zazzle =)

And back to work for me....I'm painting glass Christmas bulbs today! The hand-painted bulbs are gifts, so you won't see pics of them til after the holidays ;)
Hope you are enjoying your own magical preparations!! Kathryn

Bridge Street Market, Buy Local!

2011-11-21T09:03:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite photo from yesterday's Bridge Street Market =)

For those of you who live in the Bradenton-Sarasota area, we have a Brand New, Fabulous, Artsy Market on Bridge Street this year! =) Wendy Edmond and I were lucky to have a booth there yesterday. Many artists were painting and creating in the open air, and it was a beautiful sight to behold. The sky was bluer than blue, and the weather was perfect. There was great live music, tasty food items and fresh produce, beverages and plants for sale, kittens at the animal rescue booth, massages being given, and more!
Check out my pics of this gorgeous art/craft market....

A good time was had by all =) Special thanks to Melissa, Jamie, Lorri and Alan for visiting my booth and purchasing my handmade art! Thank you to Melissa Enders, Market Manager, for a job well done!!
Bridge Street Market is on Bradenton Beach. It is open every Sunday 10a-3p through April. Come on out and buy local arts and goods in an awesome island atmosphere, with some new and different vendors each time.

Art Show Pics!

2011-10-16T13:26:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was our booth at Mainly Art in downtown Bradenton. The weather was beautiful, and I met so many friendly people =)

We're all set up.....

Check out these darling little scrapbooks made by my partner, Wendy Edmond

Now, here come the customers! =)

Here's a view of inside the booth....

It was lots of work and lots of fun, too. I talked to so many people, I nearly lost my voice! =) Kathryn

Parrot T-Shirt is Finished; Carousel Horse Box is Begun

2011-09-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone for your kind comments on my works in progress...and thank you for all of your good wishes for my upcoming art event! =) I haven't finished the angel relief yet, but here are pics of the completed parrot shirt....

I sketched and transferred my design for the Carousel Horse Box and have already started painting on it. I love the way it looks already, and will add highlights and a bit of color to give it that circus/carnival aura....

Hope you are happily creating beauty, too! Kathryn

Paint Party Friday - Works in Progress

2011-09-16T11:26:00.000-07:00

I've been keeping very busy lately.... getting ready for my booth at our annual Art Slam, which will be held on Oct 15th. Plans for handmade gift items are spinning through my head and making their way into reality =)

Spackling on canvas is forming into an angel relief....

Yesterday, color was added...a bit more work is needed here, softening edges and bringing out the angelic expression....

A Blue and Gold Macaw parrot on a sleeveless t-shirt waits impatiently to be finished.....

A carousel horse on a wood keepsake box is sure to appear next, but for now...it stays spinning around in the back of my mind =)

Check out my pictures from Last Year's Art Slam

Visit the other fab artists at Paint Party Friday:

Paint Me Plaid

2011-09-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

Paint Me Plaid is an awesomely fun blog about Plaid Paints. There are giveaways and craft instructions and much more! I was lucky enough to have my lovely Green Mermaid Keepsake Box featured as part of Freelance Friday =)

Check it all out by clicking this cute button link:

Bridges

2011-09-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

Its time for the ACEO Theme Week Challenge on eBay again! This month's theme is "Bridges". My mom and I had loads of fun creating our versions of a bridge painting. Mine is "Koi Bridge", and hers is "Blue Bridge". Click the titles to visit the auctions, and be sure to check out all of the other great interpretations of this month's theme by searching "aceo tw sep". Have a wonderful day!!

See my other eBay auctions Here

Purple Pony Art

2011-08-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

I'm a lucky winner of Christine Bennett's blog giveaway! I won this pretty kitty magnet, and now its helping to hold up the collection of bits and pieces, reminders, and prayers displayed on our frig =)

Thanks, Christine, for the beautiful Princess magnet and I love the matching note card with your sweet birdie drawings. Its so good to have blog buddies!! =)

Be sure to check out Christine's delightful Etsy shop,
Purple Pony Art. It offers a fabulous selection of her original art and photography!

Hope everyone's day is filled with special gifts =) Kathryn

Calico Cat Face on Wood Box

2011-08-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

I'm in the process of building my stock for Fall shows and the holiday shopping season. It gave me much pleasure to create this sweet keepsake box yesterday =)
Hope you are enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer in your own unique way! Kathryn

Calico Cat Box For Sale

Water Worlds - Wordless Wednesday =)

2011-08-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

Green Mermaid Box, See More

Two As One - Paint Party Friday

2011-08-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

Recently, I sent this representation of a circle of love to my cousin. He will be getting married one week from today! Please join me in wishing Brian and Annie many, many happy years together!! =) Kathryn

To see the other fabulous artists participating in Paint Party Friday, click the picture link here..........

Swallowtail Butterfly Floral - Wordless Wednesday

2011-08-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

Swallowtail Butterfly, Original ACEO Painting

Red Sky Sunset - ACEO Theme Week

2011-08-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

My favorite type of sky to look at is a fabulous, tropical red sunset. So, when I found out that August's ACEO Theme Week contest theme was "Sky", I just had to put one of my most cherished experiences on paper!

This ACEO (Art Card, 2.5x3.5in) is painted in acrylics, and was a blast to create.The reds in this painting are even more beautiful than the camera could capture, believe it or not!
Red Sunset ACEO painting Thanks! =)Kathryn

ps-You can search "aceo tw aug" on eBay to see all of the great interpretations of the August theme, "Sky"! (ACEO Theme Week runs the 1st-7th of each month)

PPF - A Day Late....Girl with Kitten Portrait

2011-07-23T13:20:00.000-07:00

I have finally finished the portrait of my niece and her kitten...Yay!! I actually worked on this one for over a year. Still not sure its quite right, but I think I'd better give it to her before she gets gray hair, LOL!

Happy Paint Party Friday to All =) Kathryn

Weds, July 27th....
Gosh, I forgot to include the photo that I was working from!
Here it is:

Wordless Wednesday...Unicorn Fun

2011-07-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

99Cent Auction

A Rainbow of Fused Glass Pendants with Dichroic Bits

2011-07-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

These sparkly, colorful pendants are my latest creations....little abstracts made from shards of glass with iridescent glass sprinkled on top! They'll be listed in my shop soon. Just wanted to give my blogging friends a sneak peek =) Kathryn

See More Fused Glass Pendants

Hand Painted Fused Glass Pendants - PPF

2011-07-15T20:15:00.001-07:00

I've been having fun painting these precious pendants. Its time-consuming work, but so fascinating to create them. I take scrap glass and break it into small pieces with pliers, paint on it, place a piece of clear glass on top, then fire it in the kiln to approx 1450 degrees.
I am new to using the Glassline Paints, and so it is challenging. As I work, the paint dries to a chalky white, making it difficult to see the design and color. I never know what they will look like until I open the kiln the next morning...kind of like a treasure chest! =)

You'll notice that I've been making lots of kitty faces, and that's because I support our local cat rescue organization. For each fused glass pendant I sell, I donate $5.00 to Gulf Shore Animal Leage of Manatee County, Florida. When you purchase these items, you are contributing to their worthy cause.

I'm in the process of listing these cuties for sale, and hope to have them all listed very soon... Kathryn
Click Here to See Pendants For Sale Now!

Be sure to visit the other participants of Paint Party Friday....

Mermaids, Mermaids, Mermaids! PPF

2011-07-08T13:48:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the very first Mermaid Convention will be held in Las Vegas this August?

If you're a mermaid lover like me, you'll want to check it out...MerCon

Good news for those of you that are mermaid artists. The organizers of this event are happy to help promote your work. Visit MermaidArtists.com to find out more.

I'm donating these ACEO prints to be included in gift baskets that will be given out at the convention.

Visit my Mermaid and Dolphin page
to see more!

Visit the other participants of Paint Party Friday....

Collage and Paper Crafter

2011-07-05T10:59:00.000-07:00

My good friend Wendy is an exceptional paper crafter, and has started her magical hand at making collage on canvas. Visit her new blog for step by step instructions on how to create fabulous collaged canvases and more...
Distinctly Crafted.
Do make sure you leave a comment to welcome her to the blogger community =)

Also, be sure to visit Wendy's Etsy Shop to see her delightful collection of specially ornamented greeting cards!

Welcome Wendy!!...and Happy Crafting =) Kathryn

Paint Party Friday - Happy Independence Day!

2011-07-01T19:26:00.000-07:00

Today, I painted this piece for the ACEO Theme Week Challenge. The theme this month is "Patriotic". I hope the image inspires you to appreciate the freedoms we are celebrating this weekend "...life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

Fourth of July, Acrylic ACEO Painting

Visit the other participants at Paint Party Friday...

Mermaid, Dolphin and Wheels...Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

"Discovery"
Mermaid and Dolphin Painting

Blue Fractal Wheels Painting, SOLD

Click Picture Link to See More Wordless Wednesday!

May Nibblefest - 99cent Auctions

2011-05-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

SOLD

See more ACEOs at
My ACEO Gallery

Mermaid Mother and Daughter

2011-05-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

"Mother's Love" is a sweet illustration of the relationship between a mother and her daughter. It is a completely original design, which I first sketched and then painted with acrylic paints on heavyweight watercolor paper. I hope your heart smiles with the joyful feeling of this precious image =) Kathryn
Click to seeMermaid Mother and Daughter Painting for sale at my website

Type SGA Mermaid into your eBay search to see more mermaid art from many fine artists!

Bluebird and Rose Painting

2011-05-01T17:15:00.000-07:00

Today's art is a classic style wildlife painting of the State Bird and State Flower of New York =)

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Girl with Butterfly

2011-04-25T19:06:00.000-07:00

For Sale at My ACEO Gallery

Hope you enjoy this spontaneous little drawing I created today. I started with a pencil sketch. I knew I wanted to draw a pretty face, but wasn't sure how to start. I took a deep breath, softened my gaze on the paper and started with some eyelashes and then an eye. The girls face and hair just started to take shape on its own, and I could see in my mind that there should be a flower behind her ear.
She was looking at something, but what was it? It was quite close to her, and with the flower in her hair...it just had to be a butterfly =) Well, I just couldn't get the picture of the position of the butterfly in my mind...so I went and looked up a photo and that helped me tremendously. In no time the butterfly was perfectly perched upon her fingers.
The pencil sketch was beautiful, but I wanted it to have more substance and I drew over the lines with black ink.
I have to say that there is more than a vision behind this type of spontaneous art. There is a feeling, and the images seem to flow through that feeling onto the paper. Its almost magic, and I am quite amazed and delighted each time that happens!

Happy Monday =) Kathryn

Paint Party Friday - Upcycled ACEOs

2011-04-22T16:37:00.000-07:00

Baby Sea Turtle ACEO Painting For Sale

Purple Hummingbird ACEO Painting for Sale

Pastel Dragonfly ACEO Painting ON SALE NOW

I am having so much fun creating ACEOs from recycled cereal box material. I took my parrots out on the porch this afternoon, and drew and painted while they soaked up the sun =) I had already cut up a Big Special K box into 2.5x3.5in pieces, and primed them with acrylic paints of different colors. Today, I let my free spirit fly and these three ACEOs are the result.

Hope you are enjoying the party! Can't wait to see what everyone else is up to =) Happy Easter!! Kathryn

ps-If you're not yet familiar with ACEOs, they are Art Cards and you can find more info about them at my ACEO Gallery

Click the button link below to see a list of artists sharing their work at Paint Party Friday!

Dragons

2011-04-20T16:16:00.000-07:00

Chinese Dragon Painting, SOLD

Blue Dragon Painting, SOLD

Paint Party Friday - WIP

2011-04-08T18:22:00.000-07:00

I guess Friday comes pretty fast, lol, because its 9pm and I have just remembered to join the party! I have been working on a portrait of my niece all week. Its a gift, and I don't want to show it just yet.
So, I have a painting in progress to show and tell about. Its a 4x6in watercolor and acrylic mixed media painting that I started a couple of months ago...and it has been sitting on the piano waiting for the perfect moment to realize itself ;)

You can see the fairy with the bird in the bubble, but can you see what else is emerging from this magical scene?

Please come join the fun and see all the great weekly posts of other artists....just click the button link below. Thanks so much, Kathryn

Shelle's Fabulous Art

2011-04-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, the mail brought me my lovely gift from Sunshine Shelle's Celebrate Oz Giveaway! A happy dance was done by both Erick and I...excited to receive a gift package from sunny Australia =)

The "Witchy Poo" ACEO is awesomely witchy, and I simply love it!! Thanks so much, Shelle, for being so generous as to give away 5 fab ACEOS to 5 lucky winners, Yay!
You'll see in the pic that it was safely tucked within one of Shelle's notecards, which happens to have one of my very favorite designs on it...the kitty holding onto a star. The other little piece of art is Shelle's cute business card, and "Witchy Poo" was lovingly tucked into a fabulous shiny, coppery bag =) Thank you Shelle; I cherish it all!
Pop by her Etsy Shop to see more great art from this sweet and talented lady.
Kathryn

Hummingbird Garden

2011-04-04T17:20:00.000-07:00

Dabbling in Watercolors today to create this bright dance of the hummingbird's flight =)

For Sale at Etsy

Paint Party Friday - ACEO Playing Card Deck

2011-04-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

So much going on this week, I almost forgot about PPF entirely!...but so glad I made it =)

This parrot painting is one of my recent works. I have submitted the image for a project in one of my eBay groups, Art Cards, Editions and Originals...or better known as the ACEO group. The group has been creating ACEO-sized (2.5x3.5in)playing card decks the last few years using the art of group members. These parrots will be on the 2 of Diamonds in the 2011 deck. I'm so excited to be a part of this fun project, and can't wait to see the finished deck with everyone's great art!

I have 5 Eclectus parrots. This painting is done from a picture of Cherry and Junior.

Eclectus parrots are famous for being sexually dimorphic, which means that the male and female are different colors. Most parrot species do not have this trait. That's your lesson on parrots for today, LOL!

The painting was done in Acrylics on Susan Scheewe 185# watercolor paper, and it measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I don't think I'll be putting this original up for sale. It is too near and dear to my heart =)

Happy PPF!! I'm swamped, but will try to visit as many as I can this week ;)
Kathryn

Auction for Our Troops

2011-03-29T17:41:00.000-07:00

"Night Owl" ACEO
I have donated this original acrylic painting to the Treatboxes for Troops auction, which begins on March 31st. (You can preview the items now)

My friend Lisa has set up a Facebook page and auctions to raise money for shipping Treatboxes to our troops. Please check out the many wonderful and varied items in the auction and bid generously =) Thanks so much!

Baby Easter Bunny

2011-03-27T17:20:00.000-07:00

Okay, I finally got around to painting the pink Easter egg for my hubby, LOL! I couldn't resist adding a sweet lil bunny =)

For Sale at Etsy

Paint Party Friday!

2011-03-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

See Details at my ACEO Gallery

My free artist's soul loves to create spontaneously. Often when I have art that I "have to do", the soul feels a bit thwarted, lol! My new cure for this is to paint on the piece that has to be specific, and stop when I feel my focus drifting. Then, I immediately pick up an ACEO blank and a new color...and go to town =) Which means that I just take the brush and paint and let it fly. Sometimes, I bring up a photo on my computer monitor for a loose reference. But, its best when I work from my mind and heart. I'm finding this method to be a good way to get art done AND satisfy my creative drives. I really always want to be flying free with my creativity, but that hasn't put food on the table.....YET ;)

So, this owl is a spontaneous painting. Yesterday, I worked on my art for the ACEO playing card deck that I am contributing to (a project of eBay's ACEO group). Then I put it aside, and I knew I really wanted to paint an owl in blue and white. The eyes are always the most important part of a portrait, and these came out effortlessly...and fabulous. I love this little guy, and hope you do too! =)

**This is my post for the New! Paint Party Friday blog party. Please come join the fun and see all the great weekly posts of other artists....just click the button link below. Thanks so much, Kathryn

Celebrate Oz ~ Ruby Slippers Winner!

2011-03-21T12:42:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Quilts Sew Shabby =) She is the winner of the sweet little "Ruby Slippers" ACEO! Yay!!

Thanks again to Linda at Olde Baggs n Stuft Shirts and to all of you for helping to celebrate the magic of the Wizard of Oz =) Watch for my next fun giveaway! Kathryn

Celebrate Oz Party and Giveaway

2011-03-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the party!

Its time to share how the Wizard of Oz has delighted, amazed, changed and inspired us!! Whether you remember your first time seeing it or you remember certain beloved parts or images of the story...or just how it makes you feel, you are in the right place =)

Let me start by introducing one of the paintings Oz has inspired from me. This original acrylic ACEO is my door prize that you can enter to win. Just leave a comment at the end of this post, on March 19 or 20th, and you will be entered to win. I will announce the winner on March 21st....and here it is....

"Ruby Slippers"

So, what is it about this movie? Its everything really...it has imagination, and heart and love of home and the ones who matter...a great adventure with good friends...a fabulous dream...a good feeling inside.

It begins like any ordinary day in the life of any ordinary girl with hopes, dreams, challenges, and her struggle for identity. Then, disaster strikes and takes us on a wild ride, mixing reality and fantasy.

Early on, Dorothy's sweetest companion Toto is taken from her, but didn't we all cheer when Toto made his escape ? =)

A life-threatening tornado whips the farmhouse up and away! When the dust settles, Dorothy opens the door to a brand new world that none of us could have expected..Wow!

Munchkins venture out from their hiding places....

A beautiful, fairy-like lady appears from the sky! Glinda the Good Witch is my favorite part of this movie =) To me, she represents the guardian angel that is there for each of us...pure goodness...always standing by, always loving us and helping us.

Of course, the struggle of good and evil is also present in this strange land. We are reminded of that when the Ruby Slippers are revealed!

Dorothy wants nothing to do with the Wicked Witch, but she does want to find her way home. Glinda places the Ruby Slippers on Dorothy's feet, giving her protection from the Wicked Witch. She tells Dorothy to go to the Wizard of Oz in Emerald City for help, and the munchkins send her down the Yellow Brick Road. Along the way, she meets a Scarecrow, TinMan and Cowardly Lion....

When the Scarecrow dances he flops and wobbles. The TinMan needs oiling...and the Cowardly Lion pretends to be fierce!

The Wicked Witch tries everything she can to stop them...including a Sleepy Poppy Field. But Glinda makes it snow, and awakens Dorothy, Toto and the Lion. Finally, they all reach the Door to Emerald City =)

But the Wizard wants the Wicked Witch's broomstick and the new friends have to deal with flying monkey guards. In all of this struggle, the Scarecrow lights afire and the Wicked Witch melts in the water that saves the Scarecrow!.....

They bring the Witch's broomstick to the Wizard, but the Wizard is not all he appears to be. He is a man with a balloon, but the balloon takes off to Kansas without Dorothy.

Luckily, Glinda knows best =) She tells Dorothy to close her eyes and wish with all of her might. Three clicks of her heels and "There's no place like home"....and Dorothy opens her eyes to the world she knows. Her family and friends are so happy to have her back, and she is SO HAPPY to see them!!!

And weren't we all so happy for her!? Yay =)
Well, all of this has made me want to watch the movie again, LOL!
But before I do that, let me share with you the painting of Glinda that I'm currently working on. This is my favorite image from the movie, and I think its coming along nicely =)

Its been wonderful sharing the love of this wonderful story with all of you. Just remember......

There's no place like home =)
luvkat

Paint Party Friday!

2011-03-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

Visit my ACEO Gallery and See Details

Spring has sprung in Florida, and I am tingling with creativity! I want to paint flowers and butterflies and bright colors, and take deep breaths of the fresh Spring air. The sky so blue, with a happy sun warming the ocean waters....growing green and yellow all around. And when night falls, the birdsong of the nightingale outside my window. He sits in the mangroves and calls for his love....for Spring has sprung =)

This is my post for the New! Paint Party Friday blog party. Please come join the fun and see all the great weekly posts of other artists....just click the button link below. Thanks so much, Kathryn

Pink Butterfly

2011-03-17T17:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's little ACEO painting packs a big punch of color!
Check it out Here

Happy St Patrick's Day !

2011-03-17T08:54:00.000-07:00

Today is a day for lucky green and shamrock magic. I'm featuring two of my Irish ACEOs for the occasion. Hope you have a little Irish luck come your way!

Baby Shamrock Fairy at Etsy

Shamrock Bunny at Etsy

Giveaway for Celebrate Oz!

2011-03-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

Its just a few days til the Celebrate Oz blog party kicks off! Here's a preview of the door prize I'll be giving away... this cute little "Ruby Slippers" ACEO =)
Make sure to come back this Saturday, March 19 to enter the giveaway and join in the fun!!

If you'd like to be put on the list to participate in blogging about the Wizard of Oz, visit
Olde Baggs 'n Stuft Shirts for the instructions.

See you all Saturday !!!

Mermaid Lass...again

2011-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today, I reworked this ACEO that I painted a couple of weeks ago

Click Here for more Details

Little Bird

2011-03-09T13:27:00.000-08:00

I just finished this sweet Hummingbird watercolor

See the details in my Etsy Shop

Pretty Eggs

2011-03-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

Today's painting brings back happy memories of coloring eggs as a child =)

Visit my Etsy Shop to see this and more

Celebrate Oz Blog Party

2011-03-05T14:34:00.000-08:00

Come and Join LindaOma's Olde Baggs n Stuft Shirts in the fun of Celebrating all things Wizard of OZ on March 19, 2011.

I'll be participating in this event, and will be painting a special door prize for one lucky winner =) So, check out the info and get in on the fantastical fun of celebrating Oz!

Femme Face Pendant

2011-03-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

A wispy, hand-painted female face adorns this original fused glass pendant

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Angel Stars Pendant

2011-03-04T15:44:00.000-08:00

~An angel spreads a shower of stars~

New! I have started making hand-painted fused glass pendants. This is one of my first attempts. See the Details at Etsy

My OWOH Prize Has Arrived!

2011-03-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

I am the lucky winner of these gorgeous floral notecards from Pat at Images Through an Open Window
Be sure to stop by Pat's blog to enjoy her fabulous photography!

I took these pictures out on our glass-enclosed porch. As you can see, Angel couldn't help peeking and sniffing at them, lol!

Angel approved, and decided to sit and gaze upon these sweet images =)

Thanks for this wonderful gift. Thanks to Lisa at A Whimsical Bohemian who organized the OWOH event... and thanks to all bloggers who participated!! Kathryn

Sleeping Bunny

2011-03-02T11:15:00.000-08:00

Today's painting is a cute little slumbering bunny.

Check out my 7 Dollar Sale at Etsy

Mermaid Lass

2011-03-02T08:56:00.000-08:00

~Irish lore is rich with the haunting myths of mermaids and sea dragons~

This Goth-flavored ACEO painting is entered in the March ACEO Theme Week contest on eBay.
Click Here to See Details

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Spring Mermaid

2011-03-01T14:28:00.000-08:00

I painted this lovely yesterday, and listed it at eBay for my March SGA Mermaid Artists challenge.
Click here to See the Auction

Click here to See the Contest Entries by All the Wonderful SGA Artists

Dreams of Gold

2011-02-24T14:47:00.000-08:00

Recently, I had an awesome dream of golden light. This painting is my attempt to capture that experience and share it =)

Click here to see eBay auction

Love Those Giveaways!

2011-02-22T14:06:00.000-08:00

I am the lucky winner of two ACEOs from Stacy at MagicLoveCrow. Her Valentine Giveaway was just fabulous! Visit her BLOG to see more great art, and watch for her next giveaway.

99 Cent Auctions at NFAC

2011-02-22T10:55:00.000-08:00

This heavenly ACEO is listed on eBay in the monthly Nibblefest Art Contest. The theme this month is "Dreams". All entries in this contest are listed with a starting price of 99 cents.

Check it out Here

OWOH Winner!

2011-02-18T06:55:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone for stopping by, introducing yourselves...and sharing your lovely comments. This was ever so fun!...and there is news of Lisa's new event for 2012. I'm jumping with joy =)...and now will make another blogger's happy day by announcing that....

Dot of flyingbeader is the Winner of my Two Paintings !!

Congratulations, Dot! You so need Spring, and it is on its way to you from Florida =) Thanks again to all who took the time to visit me. I look forward to talking again soon,
Kathryn

Violet Girl with Bird

2011-02-12T17:39:00.000-08:00

Here's a sweet little painting of two souls with one heart

SOLD

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One World One Heart

2011-02-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

Welcome visitors, new and old! Hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying the One World One Heart Event. I know I am =)

My name is Kathryn. I am a spiritual soul who lives in paradise. I reside in sunny Florida with my hubby, 2 cats, and five birds. I like to walk on the beach, or in our local nature preserve. I love watching movies. But mostly, I LOVE to paint!...angels, fairies, mermaids, animals, birds, flowers, etc....almost anything.

My second favorite creative endeavor is fused glass work. I have a glass saw and a small kiln, and am slowly, but surely, teaching myself to make small glass art...like pendants and suncatchers. To me, fusing is like painting with glass. The element of light creates exquisite colors. My mom bought me some Glassline paints that are made for fusing, so I am having fun experimenting with those now.

My door prize for the One World One Heart contest is (2) original Spring-themed paintings. You must be an active blogger to enter. Just leave a comment and your blog link below:

Two flowers, nestled together in a spring garden,
bring out the beauty in each other
"Tulips in Love", 4 x 6in Original Watercolor

This striking butterfly is a brilliant kaliedoscope in nature
"Stained Glass Butterfly", 4 x 6in
Original Acrylic Painting on
Heavyweight Watercolor Paper

Thanks so much for stopping by! Its nice to meet you =) Happy blogging and good luck!! Kathryn

Love Rose

2011-02-08T16:34:00.000-08:00

Today's painting is an ACEO in the Valentine theme. A red rose unfolding...like an open, loving heart. For details, visit my ACEO Gallery

Winner of my Valentine Giveaway!!

2011-02-01T08:01:00.000-08:00

The lucky winner is Colleen Coppock of Thoughts from the Tangled Wood blog! Congratulations =) Colleen please email me at luvkathy@tampabay.rr.com and provide me with your mailing address.

Thanks to everyone who entered. I'm so glad we all connected, and I am enjoying perusing your blogs =) Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, and keep an eye open for my next fun giveaway! With Love, Kathryn

The Gothic Heart

2011-01-31T08:50:00.000-08:00

Here's my entry into the February Sea Gods Artists/Mermaid group challenge.

SOLD

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Here are the other entries for the monthly Sga(Sea Gods Mermaid Artists) group. The theme is gothic mermaid valentine's day. Below are links to a few entries of my fellow Sga Group artists. Hope you enjoy this fabulous fantasy art! :

Gothic Vampire Mermaid by Elisa Chong

Goth Mermaids by Dawn Russell

Vivi-Anne by Maigan Lynn

Dark Heart by Jade Bengco

Gothic Valentine by Amber Day

My Heart is Whole by Jessica Faerie

Spring Garden

2011-01-29T14:32:00.000-08:00

Today, I painted this cheery ACEO with watercolors and acrylics. Hope you enjoy it!
SOLD

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Fireworks Amazement

2011-01-23T19:42:00.000-08:00

Brand New Watercolor and Acrylic ACEO for Sale at Etsy

Valentine Giveaway!

2011-01-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is for sharing the love, so I decided to do a special giveaway! The winner will receive (3), that's right folks, three original Valentine ACEOs!! (shown below)
Everyone who is a follower of my blog on January 31, 2011 is automatically entered. So, click to follow and I will post the winner on February 1st. Good luck to all and...Happy Blogging, Kathryn

"Halo of Hearts", Colored Pencil ACEO

"Blue Dove Valentine" Watercolor ACEO

"Hearts of Gold", Acrylic ACEO

99 Cent Auction

2011-01-20T10:41:00.000-08:00

Here's my entry into eBay's Nibblefest Art Contest. All entries in this contest are listed at a starting price of 0.99 cents!
Click Here for Details

Circus Carousel

2011-01-20T10:09:00.000-08:00

I finished this little beauty yesterday.
Click Here for the Details

Blue Dove Valentine

2011-01-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

A brand new watercolor ACEO Valentine!
See my Website for More ACEOs

2011-01-17T10:21:00.000-08:00

I've just listed Valentine-themed greeting cards for sale at my website.

Click Here for Details

Halo of Hearts

2011-01-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

This Valentine-themed angel is today's colored pencil drawing.
See my Website
for More ACEOs

Friendly, The Circus Clown

2011-01-09T12:47:00.001-08:00

I'm working on a circus theme this week. Here's my first fun creation.

See this item for sale at eBay

A Cardinal for Christmas

2011-01-02T16:58:00.000-08:00

Click Here to see this item for sale at Etsy

Pet Portraits

2010-12-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd share a few of the other pet paintings I've done.....

Click Here for information on ordering one of my Pet Portraits

Secret Santas

2010-12-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

I'll bet everyone was wondering what I've been up to, lol!
Old friends and new friends had me busy creating special holiday gifts for the special people in their lives. Shown here are a precious tabby portrait and three "dog in a stocking" glass Christmas bulbs.

Click Here for my Pet Portrait info and prices

One World One Heart

2010-12-13T07:41:00.000-08:00

Click Here to check out this wonderful event for bloggers that is described as.....

"meeting new people, finding kindred spirits, like minded new friends......fellow artists, writers, photographers, stay-at-home Mom's....whatever your commonality may be. This event crosses all borders, socioeconomics, political and religious views.........this is about making friends near and far through the world of blogging and finding a common thread."

Angel Ornament Set for Sale

2010-11-23T14:11:00.001-08:00

Click Here to see these adorable bulbs at eBay

Kitten in Stocking Bulb

2010-11-23T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here's the latest ornament I painted for Christmas

Click here to Check out my
Hand-Painted Gifts page

Christmas Bulbs Are Back =)

2010-11-02T10:24:00.001-07:00

Click Here to see Details at my Gifts Page

Owl Love

2010-10-22T10:29:00.001-07:00

A pair of owls tend their nest.

This is an original ACEO painting, created with watercolor, acrylic and sepia pens. This painting has been entered into the monthly Nibblefest contest, and is currently listed at eBay with a starting price of 99cents.
Click Here to See this Item at Auction

2010-10-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Click Here to See Hand Felted Soaps, Crocheted Purses and more....made by my friend Lisak

2010-10-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Click Here to Visit FAT Tuesday Artist Spotlight #7
at Beth's Artworx

Mermaid Universe, Wood Keepsake Box

2010-10-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

A mermaid holds a magical orb of stars in her palms.

Mermaid Universe is painted on a small wood keepsake box with loose lid. Image measures 3.25 x 3.25 inches.

Sea Turtle Keepsake Box

2010-10-06T18:46:00.000-07:00

Sea Turtle Face is hand-painted on a small wood keepsake box with loose lid.

Two Baby Owls

2010-10-05T12:59:00.001-07:00

I'm inspired by Halloween themes this month!

This original ACEO, mixed media painting of two fluffy pals is at auction on eBay now.

Click Here to See Details

2010-10-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

A witch and her familiar are never parted.

This Halloween-themed painting was inspired by the Sept Sea Gods & Mermaid Artists group challenge on eBay. It is an original, 6x9in, acrylic painting...listed at a starting price of $25.

Click Here to See This Design on T-Shirts, Greeting Cards, Mugs and more...

I Have a New Zazzle Store!

2010-09-18T21:24:00.000-07:00

Click Here to See My Original Designs on Mugs, Greeting Cards, T-Shirts and More

Xmas Bulbs

2010-09-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

I started creating Christmas items yesterday!

Mermaid in Blue

2010-09-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

In a silent moment, a mermaid gazes upon a seahorse friend.

Click Here to Visit My Mermaid and Dolphin Page

Soul Portrait Just Finished!

2010-09-12T14:48:00.001-07:00

Soul portraits are the newest offering at my website. This painting is a sold consignment, and a sample.

See More Details at SOUL PORTRAITS

The Steampunk Heart

2010-08-31T11:26:00.001-07:00

A mermaid discovers a sunken ship, and a treasure of a different kind.

This 8x10in original acrylic painting on heavyweight watercolor paper was created for this month's Sea Gods Artist group challenge on eBay.(SOLD)
See this design Featured in my Zazzle shop

Visit the Mermaid and Dolphin page at my website

Mother and Baby

2010-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

Original ACEO Pencil Drawing, 2.5x3.5in
Inspired by a photo of Angelina Jolie and her baby.

Visit the new Charcoal and Pencil gallery at my website

Stained Glass Butterfly

2010-08-21T08:33:00.001-07:00

A brilliant kaleidoscope in nature.

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Face of the Ancients

2010-08-21T07:28:00.001-07:00

Sea turtles have been around for a very, very long time.
Today, in the midst of the gulf oil spill, this ancient face begs us daily to take care of our planet. Please send your prayers of light and love to our oceans.
(This original ACEO acrylic painting was listed at eBay's monthly Nibblefest Art Contest.(SOLD)
Please Search "Kelton" in the Art Category to find my current listings at eBay.)

Visit the ACEO gallery at my website

Calico Face

2010-08-21T07:18:00.001-07:00

A Calico's gaze is one of the sweetest pleasures in life!

This original ACEO watercolor was entered in eBay's monthly Nibblefest Art Contest for August's theme, "Faces".(SOLD) The contest runs from the 20-27th of each month. During that week, search "NFAC" in eBay's Art category to find original art at a starting price of .99!

Visit the Pet Portrait gallery at my website

Beautiful Woman

2010-08-07T17:13:00.001-07:00

Just finished this little painting for the ACEO Enthusiasts Group Challenge on eBay. The theme is "Oriental".

Visit the ACEO gallery at my website

Carnival Blue

2010-08-01T12:51:00.001-07:00

These two 2.5 x 3.5in ACEO paintings were listed on Ebay today for the monthly contest put on by the ACEO group. This month's theme is "Carnival".

Eyes of blue, see right through....and beyond.

Visit the ACEO gallery at my website

Carnival Eyes

2010-08-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

The eyes, behind the mask, tell a story of mystery.

Visit My ACEO Gallery for Details

Pink Butterfly Fairy

2010-07-13T15:09:00.001-07:00

Visit the magic of the rose-colored realm.