Wednesday, May 31, 2006

NiNi Arts Abstract Lady Series.....


This original painting is called "Violet" from my Abstract Lady Series. See my NiNi Arts Ebay store for details. Or search my ebay ID.... niniartsstudio.

Red, White & Blue FACE & CAT

Saturday, May 27, 2006

... And AMorphUs Again!

Dreaming New Orleans: AMorphUs #9

The ninth entry in The AMorphUs Series, this began with my "Dreaming New Orleans" original woodstain, enahnced in PhotoPaint to pop the color up a bit and add texture and depth. I am thoroughly enjoying playing with these works and seeing where evolution takes them.

If you wish a signed and numbered print of this work, contact me at otwstudios@aim.com.
To view my online portfolio, go to http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=24639.


Available sizes
5x5, mattted and framed to 10x10 - 15.00
10x10 - 25.00
12x12 - 32.00
20x20 - 52.00
U.S. shipping included
Have a super holiday weekend!
Loree

Friday, May 26, 2006

"Red, White & Blue Back Yard CAKE"

by cici Artist

I have been participating in illustrationfriday.com 's Friday topics..


Click to REALLY see my CAKE entry for Friday May 26, 2006

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Bathed In Sunshine



AMorphUs #5: Earthborne

She woke up that morning bathed in sunshine
and fire,
Fresh from dreams of a beautiful red bird,
and swimming a golden ocean.


This is the fifth entry in my AMorphUs series. It was begat from the 2006 woodstain on canvas, "Earthborne".

If you wish a signed and numbered quality Fuji print of this work, contact me at otwstudios@aim.com

Available sizes
5x5, mattted and framed to 10x10 - 15.00
10x10 - 25.00
12x12 - 32.00
20x20 - 52.00

I hope this day finds you bathed in sunshine...
Loree

You may view my portfolio at http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?artid=24639

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

High Waves - Oil Painting by cici artist

Just rolling by on the High Waves.

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one of the pieces in my
Red, White and Blue online Art show.

Click here to go to the opening

Full Moon Rising

At the end of a long and warm midsummer day, she went walking, two much-loved dogs running out ahead or nosing around behind, as the moment dictated. The sun was setting in a spectacular glow of red, and she tried to remember if that was sailors' delight, or sailors' be warned, finally deciding it mattered not much either way as it was unlikely she would be out on the sea tomorrow.

They walked the quiet road for miles, as dusk fell and frogs and crickets began their evening symphony, enjoying the freshening evening breeze and the simple joy of one step to one step to one step.

And when they turned finally towards home, there in the darkened sky, was a full moon rising.

copyright Loree Harrell; 2006



Full Moon Rising is a 2006 11x14 woodstain on Strathmore coldpress watercolor paper. The original is currently available (250.00). Signed and consecutively numbered prints are also available (8x10 - 20.00; 11x14 - 28.00; 16x20 - 45.00). Contact me at otwstudios@aim.com for more information!

Monday, May 22, 2006

Energetic & Figurative Abstract Art Prints


And let the shows begin!
I am sitting here tonight with toothpicks propping up my eyelids - rudely yawning every time I try to open my mouth to speak to someone, because I got the first eight hours sleep in a week today, and it has apparently ruined me! Was functioning nicely on triple espressos and 24 hour runs between naps, but me, a soft pillow, a firm bed, and a non-functioning alarm clock would be a most wonderful conjunction right about now.

The Columbia Gorge Art Festival was this past Saturday and Sunday out here in Oregon, and I had a blast. There is simply nothing as great as having someone get "caught" by your art and hang out looking, and looking some more. It is so much fun to talk to people and hear what images they're finding in my work (turns out the one I finished at the show has a bicyclist in it. Who knew?? Silly me, I thought it was some sort of archetypal prehistoric fish!). Had truly heArtwarming comments from people at this show - and not one, "Hmm, well, that's ...uh... interesting". It was a great start to my summer show schedule. Sold almost all the prints I had in stock, plus an original, and a good portion of my card and BookLit inventory. PLUS, the good folks running the show were feeding the artists from the barbeque free!!! It doesn't get a whole lot better than that..

You can see my current portfolio at http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?artid=24639. Browse around, find the image(s) you like, and then contact me at otwstudios@aim.com to order signed and numbered prints at great prices. If you wish a price list, you know where I'm at!

I hope you are having a marvelous spring!...
now I'm off to nap.
Loree

"My Hanging Hearts" by cici artist

Friday, May 19, 2006

Growing Money


a matted Giclee
from cici's Moneyscape series
Click image to go to listing

8x10 mat with 5x7 giclee

Great gift
for Father's Day
and Graduation Day!


Growing Money by cici artist

Thursday, May 18, 2006

BEACH Calm Waves on the Shore by cici

The blue of the water rippled with whites by the sands...
inspired this piece.


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an ACEO by cici artist

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Ol Red





O'l Red just ain't what he used to be

His drumsticks both have gout

His strut is downright rickety

As he sadly gimps about

His eyesight's dimmed, his crow's gone bad

And when he hits the henhouse.......

Well...things are looking sad

He causes quite a cackle

And the farmer's wife will scorn

But he'll risk her wrath most everyday

Just to soak his corns

Monday, May 15, 2006

MONEYscapes by cici artist

Abstract Art
Great gift for Graduate or Father's Day!



Moneyscapes by cici artist

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Folk Art - 2 Framed Works by cici artist

FACE and CAT
2 Original Framed and Matted Folk Art Works!
(Worth it for the framing alone!)


(also see wonderful ACEO mats in my store)

cici artist

Thursday, May 11, 2006

An Apple A Day by cici artist




For 100 days, last summer, I placed an apple before my canvas, painted the apple.. and then ate the apple... An Apple A Day

To paint or not to paint...

I just finished my last commission. At least for a while. Here it is...


So, now I can paint for myself again! It feels so good knowing I am caught up. But, all of this painting has really taken a toll on myself...should I take the day off and give myself a make over? Do you think I need a facial? Some teeth whitening?

Nah, I'll just paint.

A Short Story For Thursday

Who Goes There
5x5 woodstain
Loree Harrell; 2006

That was the day Who decided to go There. He had woken up that morning feeling a bit discouraged with life in general and Home in particular, and was seriously in need of an immediate change of venue. Who fixed himself breakfast and splashed water on his pertinent parts, then opened the front door and contemplated Direction. Sure enough, it was clear that Here was out - muddy and cold. And When looked like a storm was coming in over the mountain. Which left Everywhere (Who always got lost when he headed in the direction of Everywhere) and There. Who packed a lunch, whistled Whatever in from the yard, and they started walking the trail to There, where, today, the grass was greener, the sun shone brightly, and the otters were playing in the river.

Loree Harrell; 2006

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Wednesday, May 10, 2006

The Money Goddess - another view






cici artist - Giclee of watercolor framed in gold mat and wood frame.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Energetic Abstract Art by Loree Harrell

At The End Of A Day
5x7 Woodstain and Ink
Loree Harrell, 2006

Monday, May 08, 2006

The Money Goddess by cici artist




This piece comes matted (with one of the mats from my store) AND framed too! It was created to be given as a graduation gift.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Happy Sunday!

RED FOX MOON
5x5 Woodstain
Loree Harrell; 2006

It is raining here in our corner of Oregon today, which means no yardwork, raingear for the hike in the woods with the pups, and a full day for painting. Not a bad thing in any good world!

The original ($50.00), and the signed and numbered print ($11.00 in the First Week category until Tuesday, then $20.00) of this work are available in my eBay store. Original and print are matted and framed to 10x10, and ready to hang when you open the package!

Enjoy your Sunday!, Loree

http://stores.ebay.com/OTW-Studios


Ceramic Mask in Wood Frame by cici artist




Title: The Off White Square Transition: Rock and Roll 1
(Looks a little like Elvis) .

Saturday, May 06, 2006

First Week Show And Sale Going On Now!

Jewel Of A Lifetime
30"x40" Oil on embossed foamboard
Loree Harrell; 2004
This work is part of the Songs Series worked in 2003-2004. Jewel Of A Lifetime is the third generation of a collaboration with songwriter Steve Tugwell where I took all the songs on his CD and worked them as energetic abstracts. My working order for the Songs was different from the order on the CD - when I mentioned that to him, he reburned the CD in the order of the painting, and we be agreed the album was stronger in the order the art indicated.

My First Week show and sale is going on through Monday - search otw_studios and visit my eBay store for new originals, prints, cards, and special pricing in the First Week category!!
http://www.blogger.com/ target="blank">Search OT

NiNi Arts Abstract Ladies Series.....

My name is Carol Plattner, NiNi Arts is my ebay store where I offer my original acrylic paintings & canvas prints of my original artwork. I love bright color & I am now creating my Abstract Women Series.


Click on my ebay store link to see more of my abstract ladies....


http://stores.ebay.com/NiNi-Arts


Or visit my website....


http://www.niniarts.com

ceramic masks by cici artist



Delightful white with light blue, glazed ceramic mask mounted in a frame.

Ceramic, bronze and copper masks on her website too!

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