tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.comments2023-09-05T00:59:31.393-07:00IrelandBrady - Musings To PonderIrelandBradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comBlogger2039125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-55209091511967601202015-01-09T18:24:58.728-08:002015-01-09T18:24:58.728-08:00Thanks a bunch and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too Stacy...Thanks a bunch and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too Stacy!~<br />Blessings for you and your Mum in 2015!IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-47344924454618455592015-01-09T16:30:03.685-08:002015-01-09T16:30:03.685-08:00Happy New Year Karen Anne ;o) Sorry I am so late c...Happy New Year Karen Anne ;o) Sorry I am so late coming around! Well, not to put a halo over your head, but I love all your paintings! I think you are so talented ;o) I hope your son does get the clown framed ;o) Sending out many blessings for your hubby in 2015 ;o) Hugs ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-14378235430775555442015-01-03T13:35:54.739-08:002015-01-03T13:35:54.739-08:00Thanks Lise! It won't be the first time we se...Thanks Lise! It won't be the first time we seem to have been on the same wave length! Most of my previous acrylic paintings were on larger canvases too, I much prefer a smaller canvas. As you state, much easier to get the detail.IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-76587288006462456172015-01-03T10:34:47.180-08:002015-01-03T10:34:47.180-08:00I like your Christmas clown very much! Very unusua...I like your Christmas clown very much! Very unusual subject too. <br /><br />I have taken to acrylics too. We must be on a wavelength! I use to paint big canvases in oils, but the turpentines in use then gave me a headache. There are better turps now, but I'm enjoying the fast drying of acrylics. In the meantime, I also discovered I like working on small panels more than on large canvases (able to achieve a lot more detail, spend less time on painting and less money on paints -- and they are more sale-able in smaller sizes). Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-37340863686197405892014-11-30T19:42:13.680-08:002014-11-30T19:42:13.680-08:00Thanks Stacy! Never worry about coming around lat...Thanks Stacy! Never worry about coming around late ... I love the fact you come around period! I am delighted you love them! I am having trouble parting with the Lil' Miss Steampunks, so they still haven't been listed .. oh well, I'll just enjoy them for a while longer ... LOL!IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-75983683493381713932014-11-30T17:35:04.177-08:002014-11-30T17:35:04.177-08:00Hi Karen Anne ;o) Sorry I am late coming around! I...Hi Karen Anne ;o) Sorry I am late coming around! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving ;o)<br />My friend, these are stunning! I love your art so much! I could stare at your drawings all day! Truly love them!<br />Big Hugs ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-31323302296887529362014-11-20T17:09:54.746-08:002014-11-20T17:09:54.746-08:00Thanks Lise! I am enjoying work on my "Lil&#...Thanks Lise! I am enjoying work on my "Lil' Friends"! :)IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-8080262362229359112014-11-19T20:10:37.763-08:002014-11-19T20:10:37.763-08:00Wonderful little series! It seems you have found y...Wonderful little series! It seems you have found your calling with these!Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-30042192982364097522014-11-17T18:25:28.677-08:002014-11-17T18:25:28.677-08:00OHHH LOVE STEAMPUNK!!!!! Look forward to seeing th...OHHH LOVE STEAMPUNK!!!!! Look forward to seeing the new additions :) Big hugs right back atcha!!Sunshineshellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157287671119047031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-22732332667047326272014-11-17T17:36:16.624-08:002014-11-17T17:36:16.624-08:00You did reply Shelle! I just forgot to post it! ...You did reply Shelle! I just forgot to post it! Whoops! Sorry .... I am really happy you are liking my "Lil' Friends" series, they are such fun to create. I have finished 4 more that I still have to post here ... Yep! I am a Slack Blogger and Blog visitor too! I'll try to post my last two Lil' Witches and the two Lil' Miss Steampunks as well ... about time don'cha think?<br />Big hugs dear friend!IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-72908548176655358222014-11-17T16:08:05.898-08:002014-11-17T16:08:05.898-08:00I really love these (esp the lil' witches) I a...I really love these (esp the lil' witches) I actually thought I had written before, but seems like if I make a comment on my Ipad it often doesn't post(?) looked at what you have been up to in some previous posts (yes I have been a slack blogger & visitor I'm afraid), and as always you inspire me with your wonderful talent!!!Sunshineshellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157287671119047031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-7905743200394056242014-11-06T19:26:10.953-08:002014-11-06T19:26:10.953-08:00Ohh, it's taken me so long to comment on these...Ohh, it's taken me so long to comment on these utterly gorgeous creations!! They all hold such childlike wonder, fun, happiness and my heart especially jumped seeing Lil' Witches, just so adorable and Pony Boy is fabulous, love the checked BG like a cowboy shirt, and, actually, guess what Karen Anne (?) I really can't pick a fav, as always, all are superb, cute as a button! I have been so busy just working, not getting my head around getting time to do my artwork, I keep buying Lotto tickets so I can give up the day job LOL... I love seeing what my friends are doing, and I really do miss blogging because it is so inspiring visiting and checking out not only the new art but what everyone is up too in their lives, I meant to do a blog today, but I am so enjoying wandering around blogs (especially yours), well, maybe I'll do one on the weekend, that sounds like a plan :) Take care & apologises for not calling in sooner!!Sunshineshellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157287671119047031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-22596418866032528152014-10-21T15:53:39.112-07:002014-10-21T15:53:39.112-07:00Ah shucks, thanks a bunch Oma Linda! :)
Ah shucks, thanks a bunch Oma Linda! :)<br />IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-86410400988089905902014-10-21T15:53:01.091-07:002014-10-21T15:53:01.091-07:00What is an ACEO?
An ACEO is a miniature piece of a...What is an ACEO?<br />An ACEO is a miniature piece of art; the same size as a playing card or a standard trading card, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (65 x 90 mm). The acronym, ACEO, stands for Art Card Edition and Original. <br /> <br />An ACEO can be a reproduction of an original piece of art, or the original art itself, and can be made using any medium the artist chooses; paint, pencil, ink, fabric, embroidery, paper, canvas, etc. The only stipulation is the size.<br /><br /> What am I supposed to do with it? <br />1. Frame it and stick it on your favorite wall, or a special little nook. <br />2. Collect and trade with your other cool friends!<br />3. Prop it up on a little tiny easel.<br />4. Slip an ACEO into a greeting card as an extra surprise for a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or any other special occasion.<br />5. Enjoy it as a bookmark.<br />6. Hide it away in a box until the artist becomes famous?<br />7. Once the artist is famous, haul it out and show off your treasure!<br /> <br />ACEO's are wonderful because they are a means of collecting original and edition works of art at an affordable price which won't bust the bank! <br />ACEO’s can be displayed singly in a frame, grouped in 2's or 3's, or combine a collection and stick them onto a canvas to create your own original art collage grid. <br />ACEO’S are extremely collectable "Pocket Art", you may not be able to stop at just one! <br />IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-74144354602531923572014-10-21T15:51:32.105-07:002014-10-21T15:51:32.105-07:00Wishing you very good luck in getting everything d...Wishing you very good luck in getting everything done Lise! I know you can do it! Look forward to seeing your new designs. :)<br />IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-4748564653809056792014-10-21T06:23:02.293-07:002014-10-21T06:23:02.293-07:00Your new Lil's are so sweet. I haven't sai...Your new Lil's are so sweet. I haven't said this in a long while, you are so very talented and I love all that you create. Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-84078738540477180832014-10-20T18:33:12.758-07:002014-10-20T18:33:12.758-07:00It looks like you have been prolific! ACEOs?
Nice...It looks like you have been prolific! ACEOs? <br />Nice witch series!<br />I know what you mean about getting work done post holiday! I have been trying to get new Christmas designs done. My work has to be packaged and hung on November 1! Good luck to me, right? On the other hand, I'll have some nice Christmas designs for 2015! Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-39711654944961444582014-09-22T08:47:09.210-07:002014-09-22T08:47:09.210-07:00Wow! Thanks a bunch for all of your helpful sugge...Wow! Thanks a bunch for all of your helpful suggestions! You are right on all points! When I have some time, I'll put them to use. Thanks again for a great critique Lise!<br />IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-59356745085639943962014-09-22T08:43:59.246-07:002014-09-22T08:43:59.246-07:00Thank you Stacy, you really are too kind! I was g...Thank you Stacy, you really are too kind! I was going through my treasure box of ACEOs from others and your Crow pieces are among my favorites, each one makes me smile. 8)IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-76243630455349870352014-09-22T08:42:05.122-07:002014-09-22T08:42:05.122-07:00Thanks Maddy Rose! I am happy to learn you are go...Thanks Maddy Rose! I am happy to learn you are going to start working with your pencils again and look forward to seeing new pieces from you!IrelandBradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760651941657566423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-4032412954219571252014-09-16T10:25:10.214-07:002014-09-16T10:25:10.214-07:00The fox and the foreground is very well done! Brav...The fox and the foreground is very well done! Bravo!<br />My one suggestion is the background tree trunk. In order for it to look like a tree trunk (it resembles shale rock more than bark), it needs a tad of moss green and brown in it and deeper ravines. I think the highlights are fine where they are, but modeling into the ravines would help. Slightly more green, blacks and brown in the background will help the fox "zing" too.<br />I have always had a hard time with bark, even in the clay medium -- it is one of the most difficult to depict, and monotonous and perplexing, and a challenge (!), all right! I guess that's the point of these contests though: challenge.<br /> Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-22477000529324997422014-09-15T17:56:09.993-07:002014-09-15T17:56:09.993-07:00Karen Anne, your work is truly breath taking! I kn...Karen Anne, your work is truly breath taking! I know I always say that, but it is true! I am in aw of your Fox! Beautiful my friend ;o) <br />I bet your huff is very cute ;o)<br />Big Hugs xoxoxMagic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-60123432000056340042014-09-13T21:25:09.295-07:002014-09-13T21:25:09.295-07:00I wanted to thank yoս for this good rеad!! I defin...I wanted to thank yoս for this good rеad!! I definitely loved еvery little bit of it.<br />I have you book-marked to check out new stuff уou post…<br /><br />My web-site; <a href="http://reverseyourdiabetestodayreview.weebly.com" rel="nofollow">diabetes advice</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-24863842570431703092014-09-11T08:35:50.938-07:002014-09-11T08:35:50.938-07:00The fur on your fox looks very realistic. You'...The fur on your fox looks very realistic. You've done a beautiful job with the shading and highlights. As much as I admire your other work with the fine pens I think this piece is a step in a whole new direction for you and one that will produce some wonderful things. You've inspired me to start working with my pencils again. Great job Karen Anne! HUgsmaddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141645180517251108.post-60604727634283101452014-09-09T07:47:00.423-07:002014-09-09T07:47:00.423-07:00That darling little clown has the most amazing eye...That darling little clown has the most amazing eyes and both of these little sweethearts are absolutely adorable. This new series will surely be a great success. Hope to see more of it soon. HUgsmaddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.com