Ruby Throat Green Hummingbird Fine Art Prints

Hello from Virginia! Our weather is hot and humid today. A few thunder showers around in my area. I hope wherever you are you are happy and safe.

 

 

Hummingbirds are amazing little birds and we have a lot of them in the state of Virginia. I was just reading some information about them here on the internet I thought you might like to refresh your memory about them too. 

Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird.

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This little green ruby throated humming bird choose a limb on a tree near our back deck to live and he along with other hummers live among the trees in our back yard. They come to the feeders on the deck and we sit out there and watch them..

I painted this little hummer. He returns very May and chooses that same limb. . .I hope you enjoy viewing this little hummer and you may purchase my Fine Art Prints here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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Todays feature is and Etsy shop who's owners are dgordon; the name is derived from a combination of a father and daughters names who combines their talents of creating  handmade, hand built ceramic pottery, with an earthy look and feel. I think you will enjoy their story!
dgordon.etsy.com
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An art tip: How to correct shadows in tomatoes or other red fruit.

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-can-never-mix-colours-i-want.html

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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too. And she offers great art tips for artist..

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business
Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at. http://artbizcoach.com
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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

 

 

 

 

Black, Red and White Abstract Fine Art Print

Hello from Virginia!

I hope you are doing well today, our weather suddenly went to very hot, temperature in the 90's, I am so thankful for the air conditioner!

This is a Red, Black and White Abstract piece of abstract art which is

is my favorite kind of painting to paint. Abstracts don't have any connection with objects, they are usually created with lines, round forms and color and are aesthetically beautiful. Abstracts will add a beautiful pleasing decorative touch to your walls.

This Abstract can be purchased in different sizes and is suitable for any room in your home...

So today I want to publish this Abstract painting Fine Art Print. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed designing it. You can view and  purchase it here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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I would like to feature Majoys Etsy Chic and Dog Boutique. She offers Handmade Crochet Dog Cowls, Scarf's and Chic Accessories.

Please view and purchase here.  Click here.  www.majoys.etsy.com___________________________________________
Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. I get a lot of information from her through her newsletters and she offers art tips for artist..

She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

 Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at http://artbizcoach.com

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 

I will see you again soon,

 

Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

Black and White Abstract Fine Art Print

 Hello from Virginia!! I hope you are doing well, our weather is very pleasant today.

I love to do abstract paintings, they don't really have to make any sense, abstracts have no connection with objective or observable objects, they are aesthetically beautiful and I have two of these black and white abstract painting and to gather they will add a beautiful pleasing decorative touch to your walls.

 

They are just the right size to go over a couch or fiireplace!

 

So today I want to publish this abstract painting Fine Art Print. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed designing it. You can purchase it here:

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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I would like to feature California native Sheri Beryl in her Etsy Jewelry shop.

She creates simple, simple timeless modern jewelry. She believes in the beauty of simplicity where less is more, handcrafted in precious metals, semi precious gemstones silver vermeil earrings, hoops, South Sea Pearl Necklaces and rose gold earrings
To view and purchase her jewelry please click here:

 www.sheriberyl.etsy.com

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Featured: I love all the good information that I get from Alyson's newsletters, I hope you like them too.

Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate and business mentor at ArtBizCoach.com. This article was originally published on her Art Biz Blog, which is consistently listed as a top 20 art blog. Read more articles like this at http://artbizblog.com.
She says; Every week I send the free Art Biz Insider newsletter, which has tips you can implement immediately to help market your art and grow your business

 Start your subscription now and read more articles like this at http://artbizcoach.com

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 If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

 I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

 I will see you again soon,

 Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

Cup of Hot Steaming Coffee Fine Art Print

Hello from Virginia! 

Well, here it is Monday again, gee, Mondays do roll around fast don't they?

So, I would like to offer you a steaming hot cup of coffee or if you prefer tea that will be fine.  And if you don't mind I'm going to kick my shoes off and relax while I write my blog.

On my website I sell My Fine Art Prints and each print that I  published also has a greeting card with the image of the art print on it. This card has  a cup of steaming hot coffee setting on a table with two juicy orange slices on the saucer.... Don’t you think that a steaming cup of hot coffee would get your day started out just right and then finishing off with a great tasting slice of orange, wouldn't that put a smile on any one’s face?

The card is blank inside so you can write a personal message in it and it has a white envelope. The image has been professionally printed on 110 lb. card stock, size of card is 5” X 7” with a Mat finish inside and gloss out side. My name is on the back of the card.

You can give this beautiful art card to some one that you care about just to say hello and add some cheer to their life…

Or mat and frame it to hang on your own wall or use as table art...

 My Fine Art Prints from my steaming hot cup of coffee can be viewed and purchased here.  www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist 

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Today I would like to feature a fellow Esty shop owner on my blog.

 Her shops name is name is "Lupeworks" and she offers Handmade Children's Hats and Accessories.

Please view and purchase from her Etsy shop here.  Please click:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lupeworks

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This may be of some interest to you:

How to paint translucent pigments and opaque pigments in art.

https://sites.google.com/site/scienceofcolour/translucent-pigments-and-opaque-pigments-in-art

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If you are an art collector or just starting to draw, create art, or are a professional artist, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth. If I can answer questions I will do my best to answer. 

It is my wish that this blog will bring artisans together and we will be able to communicate with each other as we paint with our dreams, memories, history and myths and we will search out answers to some expert tips, videos and tutorials to help us along the way. 

I too, will always be seeking ways to improve on the art that I do and hope you will enjoy following me on Dessie's Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Works of Art: 

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon…

Dessie Durham ~Artist

Beautiful Butterflies Fine Art Prints

Hello from Virginia!

We are having a pleasant day here in Virginia and I hope you are doing well also.

I have been watching the butterflies flitting around among the flowers in our yard this morning so I thought this painting of butterflies would make a great painting for a child's room or nursery...It has soft colors of  blue, pink, yellow, black and green. 

To view or purchase my art prints click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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This might be a fun site for you to explore:

Featured here is Tammy's Etsy shop MonkeyGrassDesigns and she carries Vintage Linens, Vintage Home Decor, Vintage Clothing, Handmade Weddings and every thing is handmade by Tammy.

To view and purchase please click here: www.etsy.com/shop/MonkeyGrassDesigns

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How do  I Paint Ethnic Skin Colors in Portraits

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/how-do-i-paint-ethnic-skin-colours.html

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art , please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

Red Cherries Fine Art Prints

 Hello!  We are getting some rain here in Virginia today, so that means our temperature is a little on the cool side. Some tornadoes expected.  Stay safe where ever you are!

When Debra shopped for our groceries last Saturday she brought some big juicy red cherries, still attached to the stems. They were so good! 

So then I decided to paint these beautiful red cherries and when I painted them I attached them to a limb of a tree.  The colors in the painting are red, green and white. So bright and cheerful and yes they looks good enough to eat!

Can't you visualize these cherries in a matted 3 or 4 inch frame hanging on your kitchen or dinning room wall.

This would make a great gift for some one that you care about or for your kitchen.

My prints are produced on state-of-the-art professional grade Epson printers. Acid free papers and canvases with archival inks are guaranteed to keep your prints lasting a life time without fading or loss of color.

My art work is reproduced into prints and they are reasonably priced. There is a 30 day guarantee on my work, you win and I win, you can't loose.

I hope you enjoy viewing my art work as much as I enjoyed painting it. It may be purchased here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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Featured to day is Leoh and her shops name is Sweet Things.

Welcome to Sweet Things! Here you will find Home made Sweets such as Fudge, honeycomb and Marshmallow, Cakes and Jams. All treats I offer are my own recipes.

My Sweets and Treats are made in small batches by myself 'Leoh' to ensure my customers receive their treats as fresh as possible, I try where possible to use Natural ingredients in all the treats I create and Often will make use of Fruit I grow in my Garden or Allotment in Havant Hampshire. To view and purchase click here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SweetThingsSweetShop

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Would you like to know how to paint Pectin on grapes?

This might help. Click here:

 http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-do-i-paint-pectin-on-grapes.html
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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie H. Durham ~ Artist

 

 

 

Childrens Calendar Fine Art Print

 Hello!  This has been a beautiful day here in Virginia, the temperature has been perfect and I hope you are doing great.

Well school is out and kids are ever where. I didn't know that there were so many kids in our neighborhood. The family across the street from us have two boys10 and 13, the 13 year old is mowing our lawn, this is his first job. They have a basket ball hoop just at the end of their yard and there must be six or more boys playing together. And girls in the neighborhood , I have lost count.

So what does that have to do with what I am painting, well nothing really, I just thought that since there are so many families in my neighborhood there must be small children around and parents and their friends might like to gift them with a piece of my art work to decorate their room.  

I am particularly proud of the calendar that I created for small children just learning to read. It is filled with character pictures that they will enjoy as well as their abc's, numbers and lots of color... Also, I have other pieces of art work that are good for the children's rooms.  My art work is reproduced into prints and they are reasonably priced. There is a 30 day guarantee on my work, you win and I win, you can't loose.

I hope you enjoy viewing my art work as much as I enjoyed painting it. It may be purchased here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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Featured to day is Cari from Coquette Bath & Home™ in her Etsy shop.

Cari  says, from handcrafted soap, to candles, to perfume, lip balm and more, every single one of my products is produced in small batches to ensure attention to detail and assure you of top quality.

I use primarily vegetable based ingredients. The only 'animal' item used is renewable, and wonderful, beeswax.

You may view and purchase Cari's products here:
www.etsy.com/shop/CoquetteBath

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How do I paint still life objects by foreshortening?

This might help. Click here:

 http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-do-i-paint-still-life-objects-in.html

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie H. Durham ~ Artist

 

 

Lemonade Fine Art Print

Hello from Virginia! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and with our temperature soaring into the 90's I think it is time to help you quench your thirst by offer you a cold glass of lemonade made from these lemons...

Let me help me decorate your walls with my fine art prints. Can't you visualize a beautiful painting of these yellow lemons hanging on your kitchen or dinning room wall. This is a gallery wrapped canvas fine art print canvas, size 11 X 14 inches. It does not need a frame and is ready to hang. Other sizes can be ordered and there is a 30 day guarantee on my work, you can't loose, you win and I win.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

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Featured to day is Brad Sears a professional wood turner; his Etsy Shops name is  "BradSearsWoodturner"

Brad is a professional wood turner, wood turning demonstrator and instructor working in Northeastern Pennsylvania's storied Pocono Mountains.

 

A firm believer that "form follows function," Brad specializes in fine art - yet eminently practical - wood-turned Pepper Mills, Coffee Grinders, Candlesticks, Urns, Vases...as well as Salad and Decorator Bowls to grace the finest homes.

To view and purchase please click here:

www.etsy.com/shop/BradSearsWoodturner

His website is www.turningarts.com in case there's an interest and he also has a blog, Facebook and Twitter account..

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Are you having trouble painting snow? This might help.

Click here: http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/how-do-i-darken-colour-of-snow.html

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If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist or collect art, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, if you have a question I will do my best to answer.

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

 

Dessie H. Durham ~ Artist