Autumn with Vincent

"Collaborating with Vincent" - continued.

This latest series of my Van Gogh homage is called AUTUMN with VINCENT.

These photos provide a brief snapshot of the painting process (after the drying/preserving process is complete).

In order to continue to share this joy with as many buyers as possible I am still offering painted leaves in my Etsy shop at amazingly affordable prices.

Enjoy! (And do check the shop often as these leaves blow in and out quickly!)

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They're Back! Flippin' Flyin' FiSH!

Created with driftwood and wood slats -- a bit of wire and some paint whimsically applied... Oh What FUN!

HoTSPoTS ~ 27.5"

Green Meanie ~ 21"

FireCracker ~ 14.5"

Bubbles ~ 23.5"

Available at
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Blessings and smiley faces to you.

merrily, katey



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Hold the Tuna, I'm allergic

Flipping Flying Yellow Fin Tuna Happiness

A celebration of color - measuring 7.5" x 11.5" ... painting entirely from my imagination* onto a reclaimed piece of hardwood destined for the fire! *That is to say, regarding my "imagination", you may not expect anatomical accuracy as I take liberties, especially with color, and afterall - my imagination does include things that already exist - already created by The Creator - who is precise and anatomically correct, but also uses wild colors... I follow His lead when it comes to basic shapes and number of fins, but even then I stray... afterall, folk art is a curious thing.

$30

I have used acrylic paints on an up cycled, reclaimed, repurposed piece of milled hardwood - otherwise destined for the fireplace!!! I also have other sizes and more seafood available - many varieties of fish and shellfish … each piece is signed and sealed after photography (to reduce any glare the camera may pick up in order for you to see as much color and detail as possible!!!). The sides are painted - no framing needed!

Collected and salvaged by me - Hanging hardware supplied

The song is ridiculously long - and silly

ALL OF MY ORIGINAL FOLK ART IS FOR SALE IN MY SHOP ON ETSY - YOU CAN BUY FROM ME THERE OR click - here ((EMAIL ME DIRECTLY)) TO BUY RIGHT FROM THIS BLOG (PAYMENT ACCEPTED VIA PAYPAL FOR YOUR SECURITY AND MINE - you don't have to sign up, you just need to use a credit card). I will send you an invoice once you have made your choice(s) and have given you a total with shipping.

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Shipping for the TUNA: United States $4.50 USD, Canada $7.00 USD, United Kingdom $7.00 USD, Everywhere Else $9.00 USD

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Shipping is based on weight/location calculated to the best of my ability - if it is more I will not charge you more. Each piece varies in weight (due to different densities of wood) and overall size.

see also 26" Gulf Oil RED SNAPPER - $48

Pay it Forward ART !

Are YOU an artist?

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Pay It Forward Art Blog

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I Can't Make You Love Me If You Don't

~Bonnie Raitt~

An amazing voice - yes?

I find I get into painting to the point I don't pay attention to what I am painting... in this case I reversed Bonnie (note her "Sweeney Todd" is on the opposite side of her forehead)...

Lovely, melancholy... desperately sad song in this 'tube... listen as you look. The exquisite Bruce Hornsby is on keyboard.

My affordable art is available on ETSY.com at www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com. Convo me about custom portraits in the rock-face style you see throughout my blog.

joy, kateyD

For more details about the many "rock faces" I have created - look further down the blog ~ thank you!

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PAUL McCARTNEY and Blackbird WINGS

It is dreary and dark and very rainy today,

but just now an intense whiteness has begun to open the sky…

the sun is pushing through the gloom …
It is like the song…

that singing that breaks the silence in the dead of night …

that strength that comes from weakness…
that peace that passes all understanding.

Blackbird - Beatles

And so here are still more Work in Progress pictures

(please scroll down the entire blog for previous FACES in this large ongoing series on exhibit)…

Paul McCartney

And now some mildly selfish pushiness…

my own series of BLACKBIRDS…

all original artwork - matted and framed ...

available in my little ESTY shop at

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com/

"The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace."

Numbers 24: 25-26


~katey D

imagine...

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BEAUTIFUL BOY ~ John Lennon

Yes! Imagine!

An UPDATE!

Thanks for waiting!

I am finally able to update as promised (thank you to all who have asked)...

I have even more WiP's to show as well as some pics of the pieces on exhibition at

Rick's Studio13 Grille & Bar

in Mentor, Ohio.

Disposable red party cups -

a new use - perfect John Lennon glasses :)

25" gallery wrapped canvas

~Custom Portraits of your friends & family available by request~

Katey~D

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People are strange

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

I have to concur, but define “strange”.

This is the first update on my Works-in-Progress series (see the previous post “BiG HeadS” for the introduction…)

http://blueyeduckstudios.blogspot.com/2009/01/learning-to-say-yes-again.html

I am featuring Jim Morrison here today - who makes me feel uneasy…

I experience nothing but sadness when I think about his music and his life and even the memories I have of someone who adored him (insert “The Way Back Machine” ) from my high school daze.

People are Strange - The Doors (Jim Morrison) September 1967

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_Are_Strange

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

I found JM easier to paint than a few of the other faces in this first series.

He was truly beautiful in appearance…but what a torn and tattered soul inside.

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

(c)2009 blueyeduckstudios.com / katey-D [WiP]

PEOPLE ARE STRANGE:
“According to its 'ALLMUSIC' review, the song "reflects the group's fascination with the theatrical music of European cabaret. "The song is about alienation and being an outsider, and, as the aforementioned review also notices, Jim Morrison may have addressed the song both to the hippie culture, to outsiders in general, and/or to users of drugs such as LSD. The song was written by guitarist Robby Kreiger after he and a depressed Morrison had walked to the top of Laurel Canyon Drummer John Densmore believes that the song was the manifestation of Morrison's "vulnerability". "

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Currently I am working on details of Stevie Nicks - I have had to use a combination of photos to capture her (she keeps leaning towards wanting to look like Meg Ryan). I am doing final touches on Freddie Mercury, Steven Tyler, and Phil Collins.

I won’t post FINAL WiP photos until they are hanging in situ at the restaurant! Do check back for more features on this series though!
And do stop by my ETSY store where my smaller art is always available affordably.

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com/
Joy in the journey,
Katey

** these interpretive portraits are part of a collection for display purposes only and are NOT FOR SALE**

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
~Romans 3:20-24