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Saturday, February 28, 2009

A Goat Sky Mail Art Envelope Embellishing Stamp

Single Stamp
Acrylic & Ink Painting
Scanned &
Altered
Photoshop Elements 6

1.25 x 2 Inches

Mail Art
Envelope Embellishing
Stamps
20 Stamp Sheet
More 19 Planets


Friday, February 27, 2009

Traveler: Feather ATC

Traveler
Artist Trading Card
Acrylic, Watercolor and Ink
2.5 x 3.5 Inches

FiftySeven Goat Sky: Small Daily Paintings

FiftySeven Goat Sky
(#033 - ©08)
2008
Acrylic & Ink
7 x 5 Inches
Torn & Cut Edges
Bristol Paper


Thursday, February 26, 2009

Conversation: Small Daily Paintings

Conversation
(#019 - ©08)
2008
Acrylic & Ink
7 x 5 Inches
Bristol Paper
Torn/Cut Edges

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

More Cintiq: Digital Sketchbook; Significant Feather

A Significant Feather Of Life
All Digital
Wacom Cintiq
Digital Drawing/Painting
Photoshop Elements 6
Corel Painter Essentials 4
4 x 4 Inches
The Cintiq is
fun to work with,
even though I still
do not have it set up
quite correctly yet.


Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Cintiq: Digital Sketchbook; Learning Curve

The learning curve on a new digital tool:
A Wacom Cintiq - And a couple of programs...

I've dabbled with the Cintiq and Photoshop Elements 6. Enough to see the potential of what the Cintiq might be able to do when I become conversant and fluent with it... This is the first piece I've explored a little more extensively while trying to figure out why the Cintiq is acting more like I think a tablet would and less like I thought the Cintiq should. My specific problem (which i've been trying to troubleshoot) is that I can use the pen to control psE6 on my monitor (an iMac 10.4.11) - but the file is not visible on the pen display. My desktop image is visible on the pen display and I can call up the menu on the pen display. I havnt figured out how to get a photo or blank file to show up on the pen display so that I can work directly on it there.

This is the next piece I did still trouble shooting and still playing with the pen in psE6.

This is my 2nd play time with Painter Essentials (a lite version bundled with the Cintiq). I've hadnt used this program before trying it with the Cintiq. I like a lot of things I can do with it altho I have a lot to learn on it too. Again tho, I think things will change and improve a lot once I figure out how to get a file to show up on the pen display so i can work on it there rather than drawing on the pen display while the image is on the monitor - where i can see the pen tool and what it is doing there.

I'm saving these for now as marker starting points. Sometimes it helps me to look back and see where I've been to see that I am making progress - even when it seems like I'm not... of course... it's also fun.

Laughing Hearts: 16 Small Paintings Of Whimsy

Angel Of Laughing Hearts
Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140# Watercolor Paper

Monday, February 23, 2009

Red Dog Barking: Haiga*

in the back yard
this red dog barking
a black crow
Scanned & Altered
Watercolor Background
with Acrylic Selection
7.5 x 7.5

*Haiga is the combining
of Image with Haiku



Sunday, February 22, 2009

Pisa Tower: Haiga

fading memory
dream fragments topple
an old photograph
Scanned Slide
Altered in Photoshop Elements 6
7.5 x 7.5 Inches



Saturday, February 21, 2009

Feather ATC

Breeze
Artist Trading Card
Acrylic and Ink
2.5 x 3.5 Inches


Thursday, February 19, 2009

As Light As A Feather: 16 Small Paintings Of Whimsy

Balancing As If
As Light As A Feather
Among Stars
#014 ©09
Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140# Watercolor Paper

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Sky Dance: Small Painting

Sky Dance
(©2000)
Watercolor & Ink
Watercolor Paper:
Lanaquarelle 140# Cold Press
Torn Edges
Approx. 3.75 x 5.5 Inches

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Playful Beings: 16 Small Paintings Of Whimsy

Playful Beings Of The Dance
Watch Over Laughing
#008 ©09
Watercolor & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140# Watercolor Paper

Monday, February 16, 2009

Ocean Blues: Sketchbook Drawing

Ocean Blues
(2007)
Ink & Water Brush
Approx. 3 x 4.5 Inches


Sunday, February 15, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Beings Of Laughter: 16 Small Paintings Of Whimsy

Beings Of Laughter
Pause To Watch
A Prayer Flag
Of Laughter
#010 ©09
Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140# Watercolor Paper

Friday, February 13, 2009

The Color Of Light: Mail Art

The Color Of Light
Artist Trading Card (ATC)
Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
2.5 x 3.5 Inches


Thursday, February 12, 2009

Sea & Palm: Note Card Drawings

Palm And Sea
(Hawaii)
Two of Twenty Drawings
Blank Hallmark Note Cards
Ink & Colored Pencil
5 x 4 Inch Bland Note Cards


Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Coconut Monkeys: Haiga

wide eye dream
coconut monkeys stand
in a row


Digital Photo
Altered In Photoshop Elements 6
7.5 x 7.5 Inches


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Playful Surprise: 16 Small Paintings Of Whimsy

In A Frame
The Playful Surprise
Of Mail Art
In A Postal Box
#012 ©09
Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
Postmark & Canceled Stamp Additions
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140#
Watercolor Paper

Monday, February 9, 2009

Silent Spider: Haiga*

the cool air
this light breeze
a silent spider
Altered Digital Photo
7.5 x 7.5 Inches


*Haiga is the combining of haiku with image.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Challenge Understanding : 16 Small Paintings of Whimsy

Challenge Understanding
Mystery And Doubt
Challenge The I Don't Understand
Of Knowing And Technology
With A Feather
#002 ©09

Watercolor & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140#
Watercolor Paper

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Sea, Clouds & Palms: Ink Drawing

Hawaii
(2005)
Ink with Water/Brush
3.75 x 5.5 Inches
Torn Edges
Arches Hot Press
140# Watercolor Paper


Friday, February 6, 2009

Into Thin Air: 16 Small Paintings of Whimsy

Balancing
Into Thin Air
And Light
Creatures Of Wing
#016 ©09

Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink
5.5 x 7.5 Inches
Torn &/or Deckle Edges

Arches Cold Press Bright White
140#
Watercolor Paper


Air Mail: Embellishment

Embellishing Element
Greeting Card - Mail Art
Scanned Watercolor
Scanned Air Mail Postmark
Altered Photo
Digital Drawing/Painting Processes
1.5 x 4 Inches

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Feather On An Envelope

Feather
Mail Art
Envelope Embellishment:
Detail

Acrylic and Ink
approx. 1.75 x 5 Inches

Flickering Sun: Haiga

a cloud curtain
through palm fronds
the flickering sun
Altered Photo
7.5 x 7.5 Inches


Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Two Crow Hearts: Valentine's Day Card*

Two Crow Hearts Valentine's Day Card
Left side vertical:
The Two Of Crow Hearts
Right side vertical:
The Mystery Of Magic

Watercolor background
With Digital Drawing/Painting.
This image is 5.5 x 7.5 Inches
The Card is trimmed to 5 x 7
and Includes the envelope.
It is available Blank Inside or
With the following Image Inside:


*This card is in the Seasonal Section of the
19 Planets Cafepress shop. There is a link in the left side bar.
It's easy to browse the shop without buying.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Shadow Numbers: Haiga

a photograph
shadow numbers
on the wall
Nikon D-80 Digital Photo
Altered in Photoshop Elements 4
7.5 x 7.5 Inches


Sunday, February 1, 2009

Bamboo Chime: Naked Mail Art*

This image is four views of a single bamboo chime. Because it is round the chime was rotated a quarter turn for each view and then the four shots were montaged into one image. The addresses have been blurred intentionally with Photoshop Elements 4. When the piece was sent the addresses were clearly visible.
Bamboo Chime
(2008)

Approx. 2 x 20 Inches (Diameter x Length)
Bamboo, Ink and Acrylic
With Digital Mail Art Stamp Attachments


The chime (above) is one of several from a Bamboo Wind Chime. The cord from the wind chime eventually fell apart with weathering. The individual chime pieces were still in reasonable condition. They had some paint on them (the green/red/white palm-like trees). I added my own drawing and painting to what was there. I also added some of my "mail art stamps".

This Bamboo Chime was sent through the US Postal System in 2008. It arrived a short time later in excellent condition.

*Naked Mail Art: The concept is simple. Use no envelope, box or other "usual" packaging material. Send an (art) object though the postal service by attaching an address directly to the object. There are many items that can be sent this way. In some cases a clear plastic bottle is used and the object or objects are placed in side. The idea is to be able to see, without obstruction, the actual item being sent.