Peeking Out

Peeking Out,mixed media, 9 x 12

Elizabeth W. Seaver

How Much Is That Cupcake in the Window? collage/acrylic, 18 x 36

Elizabeth W. Seaver

Ahhhh, that sweet smell of freshly baked pastry.  It wafts through the breeze, tickling my nose and pulling me in the direction of scrumptious goodies. In the manner of the old cartoons, the delicious smell morphs into a hand, which beckons, and, inevitably, I drift through the door of the bakery. 

Hear the bell jingle?

There they sit right in the window--cupcakes. 

I'll take three.  And coffee to go.

In my dreams....

Hot Damn!

I had a buyer come into my studio today and buy three paintings for his new river house!  Here they are....

Orange Umbrellas, 18 x 36, acrylic

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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Pinwheel Candy, 18 x 36, collage/acrylic

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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Migration Fallout, 24 x 36, collage/acrylic

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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Coming Up for Air

Reclamation, acrylic on canvas

 Elizabeth W. Seaver

 Parasol, acrylic on masonite

 Elizabeth W. Seaver

Thank you to those of you who have sent me kind emails wondering whether I was okay and saying nice things about my blog.  I appreciate your attentions.

It has been a bit of a struggle, creatively, for the last few months.  I feel like I've broken through the barrier, though, and I really want to get back to writing and showing my art and visiting your blogs, too.

Enough said...the above are a couple of pieces which were vehicles for overcoming my dry spell, by allowing me to work with color, pattern and masking.

My plan is to have a story for next time...

Commision

Unexpected Guest, acrylic/collage, 30 x 40

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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The holiday rush is upon us, and I have been creating busily in my elvish workshop.  I've made magnets and ornaments out of my little collaged birdies, designed and printed two new holiday greeting cards, done lots of teaching, hung a show, had an opening of another show with two friends, and worked on this commissioned piece.  What I haven't done is blog.

I am happy to report that Put Upon has a new home besides my studio.  It was purchased by a person who has bought two other works from me.  See it below.  It is entirely too yellow in the photo.

Put Upon, acrylic on board, Elizabeth W. Seaver

30 x 38

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The following pieces also found new homes this month:

Moonlight Serenade, acrylic/collage, 6 x 8

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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Greeting the Morning, acrylic/collage, 4 x 4

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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So life is good in the 'Burg.  Thanks, everyone, for your visits and comments, and I want to extend a warm welcome to my new followers.  All of you are much appreciated for your support and interest.

"And Then HE Said..."

"And Then HE Said...," collage/acrylic, 6 x 6

Elizabeth W. Seaver

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There's lots to be grateful for at the Thanksgiving table this year.  My top three are: the love of family and friends; the blessings I receive daily getting to do work I am passionate about; to have had the guiding love of my father for 51 years.

I wish you all much happiness for the day.

Wistful (Wishful) Puffin

Wishing for Spring, collage/acrylic, 6 x 6

Elizabeth W. Seaver

There once was a puffin named Martie

who, when invited to party,

said "I'm saving my coins

and girding my loins

'Cause I'm leaving this cold, frozen Arctic."

As usual, I have taken liberties with the facts in my painting.  Atlantic puffins head for northern climes during warmer months to breed and actually spend the winter at sea.  This makes it hard for scientists to study their winter behaviors and habitats.  Puffins have waterproof feathers and can drink seawater, which I find amazing.

You can learn more about Atlantic Puffins here.  They are not yet endangered, according to the Audubon.org site, but they are threatened.

I am not like some of you hardy folk who relish bundling up in layers of clothing and setting out to frolic in the snow, the deeper the better.  Nah-uh! 

There once was an artist, Elizabeth,

Who, when exhaling, could see her breath.

She dreamed of the sand,

frozen drink in her hand--

 frozen feet, instead, had Elizabeth.

Stay warm, everyone!