It's beginning to feel a lot more like spring!

Well, the nice spring-like weather is continuing here in southern Ontario and I'm loving it! Here's a piece I created a few days back...



I've titled it Spring Blossoms. It's in ACEO format (2.5 x 3.5 inches in size) and I'm happy with it. It's been a long time since I have painted landscape type pieces in watercolours. I find it to be very soothing and a nice return to the "basics" for me.

Lately I haven't had much time to paint....well at least in the past couple days. My husband has been sick and the kids are hyper because of this gorgeous weather we've been having. Not to mention the Ring Slings I sell have picked up signalling the beginning of baby season. I'm trying to give myself at least a half hour each day to create....so far it's not going that well though. Oh well, there's always tomorrow, right?

Logan's Meadow on YouTube

I've finally launched my own video on YouTube showcasing some works from my portfolio. Let me know what you think! :)

My Geishas

My latest pieces. They are a combination of altered art and acrylic painting. While out shopping at the bookstore with my husband and kids, the idea for these pieces popped into my head and I just had to get them out!





I currently have these on auction seperately on ebay (yep, self-promotion I know, my bad, LOL) I really like these pieces and I was seriously tempted to keep them for myself!

My newest oil fairy.....

I've painted her as a commision for my aunt :)

I've decided to keep the other one as a gift for my daughter.

Not only can I paint.....

but from time to time I enjoy altered art as well!

Here are three pieces I've just completed and will be listing, one at a time through my auctions on eBay this week....up shamelss self promotion!







I'm feeling more into the spring spirit these last few days.....now if only it would stop snowing!

Too much time with blogthings.....

Very interesting....

You Are Impressionism

You think the world is quite beautiful, especially if you look at it in new and interesting ways. You tend to focus on color and movement in art. For you, seeing the big picture is much more important than recording every little detail. You can find inspiration anywhere... especially from nature.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatartmovementareyouquiz/"> What Art Movement Are You?

I find this interesting due to the fact that I find impressionism to be particularly challenging. I do love it though, but the mood has to strike me. I find my creativity does flow better, but releasing myself to this style is hard at times.

Or it could be that I spend too much time taking Blog Thing quizzes, LOL!

Oils, a whole different world.....

And they can be so much more difficult than watercolours! Don't get me wrong, I love using them in my work but I have to be in the right mindset to use them. I'll go through a spurt of using them in my work and then nothing for as much as a month! Well in the past week, I have brought them out again....One is a comission for my aunt and the other I will be auctioning off during ebay's next .ca promotion (unless I decide to keep it, LOL)

More artistic YouTube! Check out OSWOA on ebay :)

Well, I've talked of ACEOs being a great way to collect art and how great they are due to their small size. I will always fall back to them for that.

Another group known as OSWOA (Original Small Works Of Art) are gaining ground on ebay as well. While I may not paint as many at this size, being 4x6 inches or vice versa, they are great for paintings requiring more room and detail that the smaller size doesn't afford.

Anyhooo, on to what I was posting about, OSWOA has launched a new YouTube video highlighting the amazing work that is listed on ebay by these amazing artists. My work is tagged as loganzmeadow in the first video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oh6gPVI4mY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5okQXGMZQ7M

Enjoy!

Readers, meet my cats.....

Well, meet my cat series....during my time painting/selling on ebay these little critters have been a series that I have been continuing.


Familiar.....my first one. Named by a fellow Babe and sold! The basic idea hasn't changed much and I truly feel that this is what is appealing about them.

Butterflies Dancing....My newest one that I have listed on eBay.

ACEO, ATC, and one cool group of Babes.....

Have you noticed the term ACEO in any of my posts yet, LOL? Well, please allow me to clarify the term a little.

ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. Another form they are made/sold under is ATC: Art Trading Cards. The only requirement for these cards is that they do not exceed 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size. Other than that, the sky is the limit. I've been creating on this size of a workspace for about a year now and I love it. Having to youngn's running loose at any given time leaves for little time and an even smaller attention span. This size of space allows me to get my ideas out efficiently and I'm always pretty happy with what I make.

I discovered this popular art form....which gets it's routes on eBay, attracting a large amount of collectors through a discussion forum. One by one, the Babes and I came in and posted examples of our work. From there the group has grown and the encouragement and support of these talented and amazing women has helped me re-discover an enthusiasm and passion for art that I thought was long gone. We've been there for each other, not only for our art, but as a strong force through times of need and sharing the joys in our lives.

These women are dear to me and I truly don't think I would have done what I have had it not been for them! Thank you, words do not even express the gratitude I feel.

Check this out!

I along with many other artists are part of a group known as the ATC (Artist Trading Cards) &ACEO (Artist Cards Editions and Original) Enthusiast group on ebay. This is a great way to socialize with fellow artists, share our work and get help when needed.

This group has launched it's first YouTube video featuring 15 artists and I am honoured to be a part of this. So please, sit back and enjoy the show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJcUrsDSRwo