New ACEOs!

The eBay artists' group I belong to has a Theme Week contest on the 1st week of each month.  The theme for the month of June is "Fish" ... well, I really like fish and I managed to come up with 5 "Fish" ACEOs!  Each is strongly influenced by Zentangle patterns ...

Each piece was created using Derwent Inktense pencils, Prismacolor Verithin colored pencils, watercolor pencils and technical art pens on Stonehenge Art Paper.  I like the bright colors of the watercolor and Inktense pencils and the shadowing I am able to achieve with the Verithin (dry) colored pencils.  The detail is provided with the technical pens.

"Jellyfish" on eBay and at Etsy

"Clown Fish and Star Fish" on eBay and at Etsy

"Salmon" on eBay and at Etsy

"Angel Fish" on eBay and at Etsy

"Seahorse" (Yes, a seahorse is a fish!) on eBay and at Etsy

I really enjoyed creating these five ACEOs and hope that you like and enjoy my efforts.   If you would like to see all of the entries in the ACEO TW JUNE challenge here is a link that will take you there:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=ACEO+TW+JUN&_sacat=0&_from=R40

It is really interesting to see all the different variations on the theme!

Take care and have a great weekend everyone!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

"Zentangle Beta" a new ACEO

Here is another Beta!  Only this time I have used zentangle designs in creating this little gem of a fish.  Been feeling kinda sluggish lately, so this is about as creative as I can get ... the weather is supposed to be getting warm towards the end of the week ... maybe that will perk me up!  I can always hope!

"Zentangle Beta"

The original is available at this link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121103497785?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Open Edition prints here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130808741/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled?ref=shop_home_active

Take care,

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

"Bitty Betta #12" !

The series is complete!  Here is the final little charmer .....

"Bitty Betta 12"

Hmmm, he seems to look a bit sad that the series is ending.....

You can find the original ACEO for sale on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281065909961

Open Edition ACEO Art Prints on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/IrelandBrady?ref=si_shop

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

Bitty Betta 11

Presenting number 11 in my Bitty Betta series ... this little betta seems to have a lot to say!  I wanted to try a beta with an open mouth .. I think he turned out cute ... looks like he is so happy he is singing!

"Bitty Betta 11"

Original ACEO is on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281065501138

Open Edition ACEO Art Prints are at Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123705212/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

Have a grand day everyone!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

"Bitty Betta #10" has arrived!

Thank you for the encouragement and support on my "Bitty Betta" Series ... I have decided to go for 12 of my new little friends ... here is

"Bitty Betta #10"

Once again, the original of this ACEO is available to you in my eBay Store at this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281065178818

Open Edition ACEO art prints can be purchased at my Etsy Shop with this link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123634050/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

Wishing all of you a happy day,

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

And here is "Bitty Betta #9"!

Well, here is "Bitty Betta #9"!  But, you know, I am really getting the hang of these charming little fish ... don't know if I can stop at 9 .... don't be surprised if I extend the series to 12 ... What do you think?

"Bitty Betta #9"

This little guy seems to be a bit on the patriotic side!

You can find the original ACEO to bid on in my Etsy Store:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281064521777

And you can find Open Edition ACEO Art Prints under the "One Dollar ACEO Prints" section of my Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123472551/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

"Bitty Betta #8"

Just finished my eighth bitty betta .... and I do believe number nine will finish me off ... at least for awhile!

"Bitty Betta #8"

Again, the original ACEO is for sale in my eBay store:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281064145746?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

And Open Edition ACEO art prints are listed in my Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123376941/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

Happy day everyone!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

Ta-da! Bitty Betta #5!

OK, I thought I was over my Betta Binge ... but guess not!  Really, these little ACEOs are great practice for getting comfortable with the various betta fins, tails and scales ... once I am really comfortable with those things, I'll begin work on the mermaid ... correction, Betta Mermaid!  Of course, she will be larger than an ACEO ... an idea is formulating in my brain and once it is ready to be put on paper I will begin.  In the meantime .... more Bettas!

"Bitty Betta #5"

The orginal ACEO is available in my eBay Store:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281062475079? ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Open Edition ACEO Art Prints are for sale in my Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123055690/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

Happy day everyone!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

One more Bitty Betta!

OK, I just had to try one more Betta!  LOL!  This is a version of the crown fin betta, a siamese fighting fish.  I think this is my final Betta for awhile ... but you never know what tomorrow will bring!

"Bitty Betta #4"

The original ACEO is listed at my eBay Store:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281061847722

Open Edition ACEO Art Prints are available in my Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122895402/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

One thing for sure, I am improving on the scales and fins and tail!

Happy day!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

Well Hello ... It's Bitty Betta #3!

Obviously I am on a Betta Binge!  Just finished another little cutie today .... went for purple this time around!

"Bitty Betta #3"

This little ACEO original is available in my eBay Store:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281061511539

And Open Edition ACEO art prints are available in my Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122802610/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

I think I am having too much fun with littler charmers!

Happy Day!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

"Bitty Betta" a Siamese Fighting Fish

Hi Everybody!

I am experimenting with combining watercolor pencils, colored pencils and art pens.  My goal is to achieve brighter and more vivid colors.  This is one of my first little ACEO attempts and I call him

"Bitty Betta"

The original ACEO is for sale in my newly re-opened eBay Store at this link:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/281060667217?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

And Open Edition ACEO art prints are available in my Etsy Shop at this link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122588100/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-bitty

My originals don't do that well on Etsy and some friends encouraged me to try selling them on eBay, so far the experience there has been favorable!

Happy day all!

Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady

PS  Looking forward to working on another new ACEO tomorrow.  I like this combination of watercolor pencils, colored pencils and ink!