Strange Landscapes

MASTERFUL!

khcolor has named this beauty, STRANGE LANDSCAPE, NO. 7. Truth be told, I had a hard time picking just one to feature here. This won out for its depth and color. On khcolor's site are works created on a simplistic medium set. Heavy watercolor paper graced with acrylic paint. But the simplicity is clearly deceiving, so much so that it complicates the choice when realizing the beauty of this technique's vibrating rhythm. How to choose just one...I rest my case.

I've tried this method many times so I am particularly struck by the success of these paintings. The outcome isn't merely the result of lucky strokes. They're deliberately created to exhibit a mesmerizing likeness to encaustic paintings. If this contrasting color combo is not your cup of raspberry tea, khcolor has MANY more to choose from. The trouble is how to finalize the critical decision...good luck with that.

Barrel down Etsy's collection of shops but be sure to put on the brakes in order to swing open the shop door that yields these beauties. Oh. And in advance of your gratitude, you're very welcome!

Ronnie Gunn nnuG einnoR Bliss ssilB

Ta Da! From A to B(ikes). Roooonnnieeee zooms by with a posted post! It resides in Ronnie Gunn Tucker's shop, called BIDDY BRAIN WORKSHOP, but not for long methinks.

I just love her whimsical approach to a pseudo vintage poster. Bliss Bikes isn't just a great study in colors and composition. It has spirit. Ronnie loves how she feels on her bike and the levity of the subject's pose in the pictures is JUST THAT! She feels light and fast and cute to boot. Let the merry making commence under this sign and voila! You have your very own Bliss Rider to watch over your sedentary moments. Just teasing you with the allure of fun that awaits on the cutest two wheels around. I even love the work in progress as shown here. Hey, that's a graphic artist's compositor trick she used to create the painting.

Ronnie's other works are packed with commentary as well. I especially love her control-freak-guy holding his remotes! We all know one of them, huh, girls? Ooooh, I just looked for it to post here. It's gone now! See? That's how it goes...snooze, you lose (the good shift).

Anyway, blessed are the walls that help support the threads of this great canvas. Great work, Ronnie. May you never lose that happy slant.

Out for Repair

Like quirk? My quirk doesn't sell as well as my conventional art but I shop for it. I certainly "heart" it the most. Recently I was very honored to be featured in the following treasury. You HAVE to check out these seller's works of art. 10 Body Parts is outrageous as is the other vintage ephemera at StoriesDivinations. Storie's product info is, thankfully, detailed. I already have some drool on the necklace there. DO check these edgy pieces out. They deserve our odd-loving admiration and not-so-odd green too.

Thanks, pammaro for the excellent selections. Can't wait to see more of your assemblage art... Your quirk collection (q)worked. Nice.

Aw shucks

Gingko is the gift that keeps on givin'. Just wish it were in the gift of green. LoL. Thanks, santosleather.

Shout out from Blabber Mouth

THE BLUE WOMAN, by Pauline Yiu

Yep, it's me (Blabber Mouth). I was strolling down Etsy lane and I happened upon a shop called "skies" and its singular entry for sale. And, oh my, what a beautiful piece it is! She's a jewel of tiny art. I can't wait to see more of what Pauline has to offer. If she needs encouragement (don't we all sometimes...) look no further. This is positively enchanting. Kudos.

Treasured

Love it. After all this time, I still love the ego boost from fellow Etsy artists who include this or that of my works... Thanks for good signs, kula from kula.etsy.com in Minneapolis!

My Ginkgo/Ginkgo Medley is in very good company and what a great idea for a treasury theme.

I especially loved the line art at left called "Fan" by bluebicletta.

Little Glimpses, Big Discovery

WITHIN REACH, by mystele

Little Glimpses on etsy.com

Little Glimpses on YouTube

Little Glimpses on Blogger

S'pose you don't need anymore hints. It's Little Glimpse's turn. This latest featured artist is a genuine gem. Whether it's an opportunity to buy her beloved creations or to learn from her... she's non-stop inspiration. Mystele, not sure how she pronounces it, is a happy, accidental find. I first happened upon her sweet little sculpture and loved it so much that I featured her on one of my Etsy treasuries. Turns out it's her paintings and indomitable spirit that speaks to this artist's passion. I've watched what I believe to be, every one of her YouTube vlogs and videos. Part of what appeals is that there's not one pretentious bone about her. And her thoughtful approach and practiced techniques are sure to get you up off you "duff", as she would say. But, in the end, it's Mystele's characters "calling to her to bring them out", that'll charm you.

Folk art or not, the motivation and charm is what grabs. She should be a bonafide-summers-off teacher so as not to waste her insight. She should be a pampered/sponsored artist full-time so as not to waste a creative moment. She should be a... I wish I could grant her a de Medici-style patron. Well, I intend to glean as much as I can from my newfound friend. Her drive and willingness to open her studio and arms. God bless you, Mystele.