Jungle themes

Hello again,

Welcome to the jungle! (I really couldn't pass up quoting the oh-so-quotable Axl Rose.) After the coffee tasting/art show last month, I was asked to try my hand at jungle scenes. I've been working diligently, and here are the 3 that made the final cut. (Please forgive the repeat!)

Jungle Scene #1, acrylic 

20"x16" canvas

At first, Jungle Scene #1 looked more like Forest Scene #1. The tropical flowers, wrapping vines, and the fern like plants coming from the perimeter helped bring warmth and humidity to my first attempt.

Not yet available on Etsy, Jungle Scene #1 will be offered for $40 + s&h. Contact me if you are interested in making a purchase. 

Bamboo on Red

11"x14" canvas

For more information see my previous post, What comes after coffee? 

Animal Prints

24"x18" canvas

I am a fan of both animal print and color blocking in fashion, so it stands to reason I'd enjoy painting a color block of animal prints! I so enjoyed doing the zebra stripe, I see more of that pattern in my future! Animal Prints is not yet available on Etsy, and will be listed for $50 + s&h. Contact me if you are interested in making a purchase. 

If you have any special requests for a series, feel free to leave a comment, I love inspirations!

Have a wonderful night!

Love, Staci 

What comes after coffee?

Hello again friends,

A few weeks ago Steph and I attended a painting party at our friends home, where we painted for the first time since our show, something other than coffee cups! It was a treat to return to one of my favorite things to paint....trees. I love the way trees look against the sky, both at night and in the light. I love the way the branches spider and spindle. I love the way the leaves cast shadows on each other. I added some clear gloss gel to the apples on the trees, the stars in the sky, and the moon, lending them all an iridescent quality that reflects light.  This one is not yet listed on Etsy, but will be listed soon for $30 + s&h if you are interested in purchasing, contact me. 

Apple Orchard at Night on 14"x11" canvas

It's always fun to try new things. I've read about sponging, and I know people who've done it in home decorating, so I decided to give it a try myself. I have been focusing quite a bit of my artistic energy toward jungle scenes, trying to accomplish one in each size. I don't know if bamboo is necessarily considered "jungle", but it was fun to paint none the less! This one is not yet listed on Etsy, and currently is on hold for possible sale. If you are interested in being wait listed, or having another created like it, it is selling for $30 + s&h, contact me. 

Bamboo on Red 14"x11" canvas

Steph is currently working on a couple different koi fish paintings, and a cute little owl that reminds our friend Kimi of Gizmo, from the Gremlins! Keep your eyes peeled for it, when she's ready to share, I promise you are going to love it! 

That's all for now friends! Hope you enjoy what I've made for you!

Love, Staci