DAWG-Designing Artists Womens Group

Nursery Rhyme Challenge for June

2011-07-03T10:45:00.008-04:00

This challenge is closed and I thought I'd show them all together and
Here they are:

Mary and Her Lamb aceo
By Brenda Thour aka luvs2paint

Baa Baa Black Sheep felted Ooak
by Marlene Hawkins aka Lazyhawk

Pat-a-Cake aceo
by Myrna Migala aka thanks4lookin

They are all for sale, just click on the link and it will bring you there.
Stay tuned for July's challenge and get ready to participate!

This challenge was a lot of fun.
Happy 4th of July weekend,
and be safe!

June's Art Challenge

2011-06-01T05:00:00.000-04:00

Last month was a lot of fun, and thank you to all who entered. You can view them all in one place on the post below this one.

Welcome to our new Small Format Art challenge for June . Every month there will be a new challenge that anyone can participate in. That's right, anyone and everyone. You do not need too become a DAWG team member, no strings attached.
This is for aceo's and small format paintings, which means the painting needs to be under 14 inches. Yes, 11x14 is included, that's the biggest size. It can be any medium you want including digital. It can be from a painting you already did, or one you create just for this challenge. Sponsored by the DAWG team members from etsy.
Are you ready? The theme is "Nursery Rhymes"! So time to get your thinking caps on again, and remember, it's not hard, it's just for fun!

Here are the Rules:

1. Upload your work to your blog, shop or facebook page.

2. If you have a blog, then right click and save the Challenge Badge above to put on your blog and link back to this blog. If you don't have a blog, then don't worry about it.

3. come back here and click on the little blue frog 'add your link' button below

4. add your url, name and email address. Your email address will NOT be seen by others.

5. You can enter up to 3 pieces per challenge. Just enter each one seperately

That's all there is to it. Are you ready??? Here we go!

Movie Challenge Entries

2011-05-31T10:13:00.018-04:00

May zipped past quickly, as always. I thought I'd show all of our May entries at once and here they are, drum roll please.......

Ann Margret in Bye Bye Birdie

by Brenda Thour

Phantom of the Opera

by AnnaMarie Cadille Armstrong

Bella Swan in Twilight

by Art by Belle

Camelot

by Joann Wheeler

The Lion King

by Brenda Thour

What Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz

by Marlene Hawkins

Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

by Marlene Hawkins

This last one wasn't 'officially entered' but it came within the rules, they can be no bigger than 11x14, but Can be 11x14 so I added it because the artist stated that would have liked to enter it...so I did. Hope that's ok, Marlene?!?
I hope you enjoyed seeing all the entries as much as I did. Thought its kinda nice to put them all in one spot like this. Stay tuned for the June Challenge, the theme will be "Nursery Rhymes" Hope you all can squeeze in a little bit of time to join in the fun. Remember, invite all your friends to join, this is for everyone who wants to participate!!!

See ya!

This Months Challenge

2011-05-17T08:54:00.000-04:00

This Month the Challenge is to create an ACEO representing your favorite Movie. I must admit I have not got mine done for this month, but will use the following as inspiration. Although I know it will not qualify because of it's size it was still fun to paint.

I did a painting of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, it is a 14X11 acrylic painting on canvas and gave it as a door prize for an Everything Oz Blog Party.

I hope to get time to work on a movie themed ACEO this week. Remember that ACEO's can be done in any medium you choose to work in. They can be collage, acrylic, watercolor, color pencil, encaustic, fabric, the choices are endless, just the size 2.5 X 3.5 inches is what matters.

I would really like to see all the team members get involved and would welcome any readers to jump in and join this fun challenge. No pressure as you have the whole month to create your entry. You can read the rules here, they are simple:

http://dawgteamonetsy.blogspot.com/2011/05/monthly-art-challenge.html

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will join in our challenge.

Monthly Art Challenge

2011-05-04T15:33:00.010-04:00

Welcome to our Monthly Art Challenge. Every month there will be a new challenge that anyone can participate in. This is for aceo's and small format paintings, which means the painting needs to be under 14 inches. It can be any medium you want including digital. It can be from a painting you already did, or one you create just for this challenge.

This month Challenge is 'Movie Theme'. So get your thinking caps on and see what you can come up with. It Can be about any movie or song from a movie, or anything to do with a movie.

Here are the Rules:

1. Upload your work to your blog, shop or facebook page.

2. If you have a blog, then right click and save the Challenge Badge above to put on your blog and link back to this blog. If you don't have a blog, then don't worry about it.

3. come back here and click on the little blue frog 'add your link' button below

4. add your url, name and email address. Your email address will NOT be seen by others.

2. You can enter up to 3 pieces per challenge. Just enter each one seperately

Palm Sunday

2011-04-17T09:53:00.000-04:00

"Picture from Wikipedia"

Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned by all four Canonical Gospels (Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19).

In many Christian churches, Palm Sunday is marked by the distribution of palm leaves (often tied into crosses) to the assembled worshipers. The difficulty of procuring palms for that day's ceremonies in unfavorable climates for palms led to the substitution of boughs of box, yew, willow or other native trees.

According to the Gospels Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, and the celebrating people there lay down their cloaks in front of him, and also lay down small branches of trees. The people sang part of Psalms 118: 25-26 - ... Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord .
The symbolism of the donkey may refer to the Eastern tradition that it is an animal of peace, versus the horse, which is the animal of war. Therefore, a king came riding upon a horse when he was bent on war and rode upon a donkey when he wanted to point out that he was coming in peace. Therefore Jesus' entry to Jerusalem symbolized his entry as the Prince of Peace, not as a war waging king.

I Thought I Saw the Easter Bunny

2011-04-16T20:58:00.000-04:00

'I Thought I Saw the Easter Bunny - dawg team' by luvs2paint

Beautiful artwork by the dawg team.

original art drawing ac... artistsuetaylo... $6.99	ACEO Folk Art Bunny Gi... pinkglitterfae $12.00	ACEO -Baby Easter Bunny... kathrynsangels $12.99	ACEO Challenge, Up Up a... Lazyhawk $5.99
Easter Egg Brown Rabbit... LindaLMartinAr... $9.50	Cucumber Melon Goats Mi... artbylisak $5.99	Bunny Handpainted China... JYWheeler $20.00	Percy - an 8 x 10 inch ... tapestry316 $10.00
original art drawing ac... dogandcat $7.99	COMFY BUNNY Original wa... arlenefaye $100.00	original watercolor art... suecorcoran $4.00	Spring apron with cool ... sunnyplainquil... $14.75
Daffadils Springtime pr... backroomtreasu... $10.00	PeaceChick CreatingWPassi... $75.00	original art drawing ac... artistsuetaylo... $8.99	Abstract thoughts 4 - ... natureandart $500.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Spring Has Spring Treasury

2011-04-07T17:05:00.002-04:00

'Spring Has Sprung DAWG TEAM' by luvs2paint

Beautiful artwork created by members of the DAWG TEAM

Watercolor ACEO Origina... ArtfulPurpose $12.99	Original watercolor of ... thanks4lookin $33.00	ACEO white persian Cat ... pinkglitterfae $4.00	ACEO -Hummingbird Garde... kathrynsangels $19.99
Set of 4 blank Vintage ... StoneCottageSt... $6.00	Black-and-white Warbler... artbylisak $4.49	aceo morning glories backroomtreasu... $2.50	Summer Surprise - A lit... tapestry316 $8.00
Handpainted Bird House JYWheeler $18.00	betta ACEO watercolor B... leepierce $10.00	ACEO Challenge, Up Up a... Lazyhawk $5.99	Tulip Variety Watercolo... arlenefaye $14.00
Bird study - original ... natureandart $180.00	original art watercolor... artistsuetaylo... $2.99	ACEO original art card ... dogandcat $9.99	Art Bunny Spring ACEO O... LindaLMartinAr... $9.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Help From All You Followers

2011-04-05T19:40:00.002-04:00

We have a Dawg Team Auction To Support The Treatboxes For Troops going on now on Facebook, It goes off Thursday Night, Please we have several wonderful items that have been donated by our Loyal Dawg Art Team and we needs bids on each one of them before it goes off!!

All you do is like the Treatboxes for Troops Page CLICK HERE

Then Go the photo album click the open box and the whole page of items will come up, click on the items you like and in the comment box write your bid amount and name/facebook name, then at the end if you are the winner you will be sent an invoice thru paypal.

All proceeds will be used to pay shipping on boxes of goodies to send the troops!!

Below are the items that needs bids!! Please help us out, check out the ones that has bids too, and bid on them, the higher the better Please SHOW this auction love and support our time is running out on this one!! Thanks and God Bless Lisa

We have 2 days left with many items still with NO Bid, Please come by and bid and spread the word, I want this to make sure everything that has been donated to the Treatboxes For troops Shipping Fund, auctions off!! PLEASE HELP!

New Butterfly aceo's

2011-03-27T22:01:00.006-04:00

I've been having a lot of fun creating aceo's with colored pencils. I can sit in the recliner in the evening and create while I'm relaxing. It's nice to sometimes use a medium that you don't have to sit at the table or easel to be able to use. So here are a few of my latest.

Butterflies In the Spring aceo

On the Wings aceo

Purple and Blue Butterfly aceo

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-17T08:47:00.000-04:00

"Saint Patrick was a gentleman,
Who through strategy and stealth,
Drove all the snakes from Ireland,
Here’s a toasting to his health.
But not too many toastings
Lest you lose yourself and then
Forget the good Saint Patrick
And see all those snakes again."

To honor the day here some Irish Inspired Creations from some of our Team:

Irish Eyes By Sue Taylor Perez

Ted as Irish Dancer by Lee Pierce

Irish Cat by Linda Martin

Baby Shamrock by Kathryn's Angels

Green Soap by LisaK

Thank you for stopping by and My wish is that you all have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day.

So It Has a Name

2011-03-13T00:01:00.003-05:00

Last weekend when I put up my Sunday Sketch I put up a doodle I did when my cable was out. I just did it with a couple of pens. No big deal. Just doodling.
After I posted my link to my Sunday Sketch I had a couple of people tell me that it was a zentangle.....who knew. I had no idea what a zentangle was. Turns out it some sort of mediative drawing or doodling. According to zentangle.com "Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being"

They also call it a "elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life" and also "mediative". You can buy kits and books...they've taken doodling to a whole new commercial thing.

I did a search on Etsy. There are a lot of them on there. But for me, it's just a doodle. I do that when I'm bored. I always have. When I go to meetings my notes are filled with doodles. So inspired by the beautiful doodles or zentangles in color, I decided to do another and enhance it with watercolor and here it is.

It is available in my Etsy Shop at this link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/69525379/mixed-media-aceo-original-sea-of-life
.....thanks for reading. Joann Y Wheeler

New Spring Art Giveaway

2011-03-07T09:15:00.000-05:00

Time for some more lovely art from the

Dawg Team to be given away!

We are a group of artists that make many types of crafts. These are aceo artcards, very collectible and you have a chance to win them just by

1. Commenting here

2. Show us you have spread the word with your twitter

3. Show us that you have added this giveaway to your blog

4. Showcased on Facebook

So you have 4 opportunties to win this great art collection!

Please CLICK HERE to see all of our Dawg Team Items on Etsy!

'Go Green...' by artbylisak

The dawg team is going green in this great treasury, full of green delights!

original art aceo card ... dogandcat $7.99	Pear CreatingWPassi... $15.00	original art pendant Gr... suecorcoran $22.99	Free Spirit Embellished... pinkglitterfae $15.00
ACEO - DEEP GREEN FAIRY... kathrynsangels $19.99	Art Lamb Spring ACEO Or... LindaLMartinAr... $9.50	Cute chicks series viol... backroomtreasu... $12.00	Silver and Sparling Gre... TheRubyBoutiqu... $4.99
Printemps Paris - fine... menuchaprints $15.00	LAUNDRY DAY II 8 X 10 ... arlenefaye $20.00	Turtle Friends Original... luvs2paint $40.00	Timmy The Turtle Needle... artbylisak $19.99
Shades of Jade Light Or... Aloquin $7.00	Lilly Bud Soldered Glas... EclecticSpirit $12.00	Autumn Bluebird - By Ma... Lazyhawk $2.00	Handpainted Porcelain C... JYWheeler $35.00

Dawg Team On Etsy

2011-02-28T06:20:00.000-05:00

We have so many wonderful items to purchase from on Etsy, Here are a few of our latest treasuries, Please take the time to look, click, comment and spread to your friends thru twitter and facebook!

We now have a new Facebook Page,

CLICK HERE, and join us! :)

We will be having our next art Giveaway on Facebook, don't miss out~!

'Sand Between My Toes, Dreaming!' by artbylisak

Dawg Team Goodies Dreaming of Sand between our toes, the beach!!

Little Sable Light ... luvs2paint $17.00	Handpainted Porcela... JYWheeler $24.95	Jamaican Beach Frui... artbylisak $4.99	beach ACEO watercol... leepierce $10.00
OSWOA-Tropical Punc... Lazyhawk $1.99	Watercolor ACEO Ori... ArtfulPurpose $12.99	Touch of Plum Seash... TheRubyBoutiqu... $3.99	original art aceo c... dogandcat $5.99
Lighthouse ACEO ori... thanks4lookin $8.50	ACEO Limited Editio... CoastalArts $6.50	Mini Card lilpenny $2.75	Watercolor ACEO Ori... ArtfulPurpose $12.99
SLEEPING MERMAID AN... kathrynsangels $9.99	Manistee North Pier... luvs2paint $119.00	Aceo Le Mermaid Ros... sexymermaid $9.95	Tropical Escape Han... artbylisak $4.99

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'Beat The Winter Blues' by artbylisak

Some Beautiful Blue Creations by The DAWG TEAM

African Rainbow Liz... luvs2paint $25.00	Coconut Lime Hand F... artbylisak $5.99	Handmade Pendant ... EclecticSpirit $8.00	Original Folk Art P... pinkglitterfae $35.00
Salmon At the Dam, ... arlenefaye $14.00	snow ACEO watercolo... leepierce $10.00	Glazier Blue Marble... TheRubyBoutiqu... $3.99	Sunset Surf Origina... Aloquin $6.00
Country Pinwheel YO... artbylisak $9.99	Christams Watercolo... LindaLMartinAr... $30.00	Handcrafted Silver ... Lazyhawk $15.00	ACEO - CARNIVAL BLU... kathrynsangels $14.99
ACEO Limited Editio... CoastalArts $6.50	RecycledPeace CreatingWPassi... $75.00	Hand Painted Porcel... JYWheeler $32.95	Embellished Print A... pinkglitterfae $15.00

Some of our zazzle shops!

2011-02-19T10:00:00.004-05:00

Flights of the Butterfly in PInk by artbylisak
View more Butterfly Mugs

Stained Glass Butterfly Notecard by angelself
Shop for a different greeting card template online at zazzle

Blue Daisy Magnet by artbybelle
More Desk Magnets

Fairy Dragon Godmother by featherheart
Make a photo bag on Zazzle

HiJack CUSTOM T SHIRT by MyrnaM
Use Zazzle's shirt designer

Blue Mermaid Roses Hug Mousepad by sofianime
Browse Blue Mousepads

Hiding ACEO Necklace by bmthour
Design custom pendants online

I thought it would be a great idea to show off some of our stuff from those of us who have zazzle shops.

I Would Like to Welcome Maggie and Kate

2011-02-17T04:00:00.001-05:00

There are a couple of new bloggers that I would like to introduce to you. They have both just recently started their blogs. They are both wonderful artist.

The first person I'd like to introduce to you is Maggie, you can find her blog here: Off My Rocker
This is what Maggie has to say about herself:

"I am an artist living in the Pacific Northwest. By starting this blog, I hope to connect with collectors of holiday art, and fellow artists with similar interests. Until recently I didn't have the time to create art simply for the joy of creating. Now that I've retired, I can enjoy spending as much time as I like on my art. My favorite new medium is paper mache."

Maggie is also my sister and has been a great inspiration to me in my art. Right now Maggie is really into making One of a Kind Paper Mache sculpted Santa's. I think they are fabulous and they are made with lots of love and quality workmanship. They will enhance anyone's Holiday decorating. Here is a wee peek at her work:

I believe she plans on selling these on Etsy in the near future. Pop over and visit her blog and say Hi.

The next person I'd like to introduce to you is Kate at: Jimmy the Sheep

Kate is new to blogland also, this is what she has to say about herself:

"I am from the Heart of Europe, the Czech republic. I lived there for 20 years. Met my husband at a christian camp, got married and then after a year together in the CZ we moved to the States. A whole new life, new culture... I have a lot to learn and get used to. But I am very blessed to have friends even here and also the capability of staying in touch with my family at home. Life is an adventure and I want to enjoy it!"

Here is a little peek at her work:

Please visit both of these fantastic artist and welcome them to Blogland.

How Sweet Dawg Treasury

2011-02-07T10:09:00.004-05:00

'How Sweet - Dawg team treasury' by luvs2paint

Beautiful artwork by the Designing Women Artists Group (DAWG team)

Wildlife notecard s... backroomtreasu... $12.00	ACEO print Scared O... pinkglitterfae $4.00	cardinal ACEO water... leepierce $10.00	Valentine's Day... LindaLMartinAr... $7.00
ACEO - Girl with Ca... kathrynsangels $14.99	wetlands ACEO water... leepierce $10.00	Lily Cat II Waterco... arlenefaye $14.00	Sage & Lemongrass ... artbylisak $5.99
Baby Horse playing ... tapestry316 $3.00	OOAK ADJUSTABLE ART... Lazyhawk $5.00	Pink Tiger aceo Pri... luvs2paint $5.00	Handpainted Porcela... JYWheeler $19.95
Two birds - printed... natureandart $4.50	Crocheted Cotton Di... artbylisak $5.99	Owl Embellished Pri... pinkglitterfae $4.00	Bird Lover Plates sunnyplainquil... $27.00

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Small World

2011-01-31T14:46:00.002-05:00

I've been doing a lot of traveling in 2011 thus far, and have observed how small the world has gotten. Recently I spent 36 hours on the road, in the air and sitting in airports, and the people that I met were all discussing the same topics from the east coast to the west coast to up north. It was almost like I had never left the same village, in spite of weather differences and visiting with people from other parts or the country and world. My day started with a drive to Pittsburg with my daughter, where I boarded a flight with a young lady from Germany on her way to Atlanta, as her first stop before exploring as much of the United States as she could in the next 6 weeks. Our conversation was similar to the one I just had with my daughter, family, life, work. Atlanta to Denver I sat with a young father on his way home from a business trip. Same conversation, he wasn't into reading his book, but was enjoying the homemade mermaid bookmark that his daughter had made for him, and anxious to see her and his wife soon. Denver to Seattle was an older gentleman, and much the same conversation as we reflected on our lives that had been similar to the young Mother calming her fussy baby down in the row behind us. Then there was the 2 older ladies that met on the plane from Seattle to Anchorage who chattered the entire 4 hour flight like school girls, then exchanged addresses to keep in touch. I thought as my long day was turning into a long week that I ha d covered a lot of miles in a short time and everywhere I went people were doing and thinking very similar thoughts and living very similar lives. Has television, internet and easy travel made the cultures merge into one? My 5 hour drive from Anchorage to Homer, in the dark watching for moose, was a similar finish to my oddessy as the 2 hour drive from Erie to Pittsburg in the dark watching for deer. I could hardly tell I was thousands of miles away from where I started. Small world.

Art Giveaway From The Dawg Group

2011-01-28T11:40:00.000-05:00

Time for a new art collection giveaway from our talented artists from the DAWG GROUP,

1. Post and Follow our Blog.

2. Show us that you have twittered it!

3. Show us that you have posted it on facebook, Show us the links.

4. Show us that you have posted it on a forum on etsy,

that is 4 times you can be entered to win these amazing aceo's, all original artwork!

Our DAWG TEAM Site Link

Our DAWG TEAM On ETSY Group Link

Follow us on FACEBOOK

Winner will be announced HERE on Feb. 14th

So Get busy and enter and spread the word!

Check us out on Etsy

Search DAWG TEAM

2011-01-19T06:42:00.000-05:00

This is my second duck aceo that I created last week for my DAWG team challenge. This one is oil on an aceo size stretched canvas. It is glued on the side and the sides are painted as a continuation of the painting. It's really cute. This is the second time I've used this size stretched canvas, the last one I did for my daughter, and it's called Black and White.
If you are interested, it is listed in my etsy shop, click Here for the direct link for this painting.

To find more items created by my wonderful DAWG team, just go to etsy and type in DAWG TEAM under search, or just click HERE

If you are interested in joining our group, just go Here to find out more and email the captain.

Have a wonderful day, and if you live where it's cold like I do, stay warm. : )

Valentine's is Coming!

2011-01-17T05:00:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for Valentine's? It really will be here before we know it. I was searching for ideas for a gift or my DH and found these Valentine related items done by some of the Artist on The Dawg Team.

The Ladies of the Dawg Team also make jewelry, quilts, soap and other fabulous items that would make terrific Valentine's gifts. Find their shops on Etsy by clicking Here: Dawg Team

Thanks for stopping by hope you find lots of goodies for the upcoming holiday.

Flowers & Flocks Treasury

2011-01-08T09:08:00.000-05:00

We Need your comments and Clicks, Please pass around to Facebook and Twitter,

Don't forget about your giveaway, you must sign up on that blog entry to be in the drawing! The 15th they will be given away!

CLICK HERE

'Flowers and Flocks.................' by artbylisak

A lovely collection from the Dawg Team!

SALE Watercolor ACEO Origin... JYWheeler $6.99	Good Morning Raven - OOAK - ... tapestry316 $8.75	ACEO Colorful Bird ART origi... thanks4lookin $8.50	bucket ACEO watercolor TULIP... leepierce $10.00
Beautiful Birds - Pelican - ... menuchaprints $12.00	RED ORANGE TULIP SUNCATCHER... kathrynsangels $24.99	Cedar Waxwing ORIGINAL Oil P... luvs2paint $100.00	Sweet Gardenia watercolor no... arlenefaye $14.00
Autumn Bluebird - By Marlene... Lazyhawk $2.00	Hummingbird at a Feeder Spri... artbylisak $4.99	original mixed media paint... artistsuetaylo... $16.00	Tulip Gatherer Watercolor N... arlenefaye $14.00
Fuschia Original aceo luvs2paint $20.00	Great Horned Owl Limited Edi... backroomtreasu... $10.00	Rubber Ducky Soap Fun For Al... artbylisak $4.50	ACEO print Scared Owl babies pinkglitterfae $4.00

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Earthy Browns Treasury

2011-01-07T07:00:00.001-05:00

'Earthy Browns Dawg Team' by luvs2paint

A beautiful collection from the Designing Artists Women Group DAWG members

ACEO - SHAMROCK BUNNY, ... kathrynsangels $14.99	Desert treasure Genuin... dawndreaming $45.00	Aceo Hawk wildlife limi... backroomtreasu... $3.50
At The Cross Shades of ... artbylisak $3.50	ACEO Original Watercol... JYWheeler $9.99	OOAK - ORIGINAL INK DRA... Lazyhawk $5.99
glowing ACEO watercolor... leepierce $10.00	original art aceo colo... dogandcat $4.99	original art 3-D painti... artistsuetaylo... $49.99
Rockstar 8x10 print StoneCottageSt... $9.99	Pretty Buckskin horse -... tapestry316 $10.00	Cheetah Glass Marble Pe... luvs2paint $12.00
WINGED BEAUTY 8 X 10 ... arlenefaye $20.00	original art pendant Ar... suecorcoran $79.99	Tyrrell Park Bmt Tx oi... Barbsgarden $105.00

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New Dawg Team ART ACEO Giveaway

2010-12-31T09:23:00.001-05:00

WE HAVE A WINNER!!
LEE PIERCE
Thanks so much!
Will Start a New One in a few Days!!

We have so many wonderful artists in our DAWG TEAM, They love giving away their art to a lucky winner each month! So Here is how you can

win,

1. Post and Follow our Blog.

2. Show us that you have twittered it!

3. Show us that you have posted it on facebook, Show us the links.

4. Show us that you have posted it on a forum on etsy,

that is 4 times you can be entered to win these amazing aceo's, all original artwork!

Our DAWG TEAM Site Link

Our DAWG TEAM On ETSY Group Link

Winner will be announced HERE on Jan. 15th So Get busy and enter and spread the word!

Check us out on Etsy

Search DAWG TEAM

Barbara Mathews - Featured Artist

2010-12-19T11:36:00.010-05:00

I Would like to introduce to you a very talented artist named Barbara Mathews. Barbara is a member of our DAWG Team, and her talents lie in many directions. I am amazed by the beauty of her work.

Here's a little about her direct from her bio:
"I am a senior citizen who loves to paint. I have raised 4 children. I Have been sewing for over 55 yrs. I have owned and operated a clothing and lingerie shop in the past.
I have owned and operated a ceramic and porcelain doll shop

I have dabbled in almost ever craft there is out there but like Mother like Daughter. My Mother was a wonderful seamstress. I do not hold a candle to her but am well on my way to doing this since I have been sewing since I was a teenager and I am now over 70 years old. You say that is too old to be doing this-Well maybe so but I enjoy it and like to keep busy doing something,

I have been sewing for over 55 years so have plenty of experience"

PLEASE VISIT BARB AT:
Barb's Gallery of Art Etsy Shop

Togs4Tots Etsy Shop

http://www.togs4tots.blogspot.com

I hope you've enjoyed learning a little about Barbara Mathews as much as I've enjoyed telling you about her.
Until next time,
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Last Minute Gift Ideas

2010-12-17T04:00:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for Christmas? I'm not, I still have to do some last minute shopping and get a few stocking stuffers. I was browsing this evening and thought I would share with you some things by members of the Dawg Team that would make lovely gifts, whether you stuff them in a stocking or tuck them in a card. If you don't see something that is just perfect click here for more Dawg Team Items.

New Group On Etsy

2010-12-16T08:46:00.001-05:00

Etsy has come up with new Group format for teams, so we have made a new team place for our Dawg Group, CLICK HERE it will take you to that page, If you are a dawg member and haven't joined, please do so!

We have some new members that have joined up and we are happy to have them.

I am looking for someone that is interesting in being the co captain of the team of etsy, to help spread our Dawg Team Art, to help with treasuries and whatever else needs to be done. If you are interested please contact me at lparker1116@yahoo.com

I need you!! So If you are willing to work with me, contact me immediately!

The Dawg Group is more than just a group to me, they are my extended family, our Main Site

CLICK HERE

This is where we share in talking, art, photos, swaps and more, So please join us if you fit our group!

Here is a few new Items from our Group, Please come by and enjoy them!

Santa Box by Sue

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Mr. Snowman ACEO By Brenda

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At The Cross Bookmark By Lisa

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12 Days of Christmas ACEO Prints

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Vintage Snow Scene

We have so many Great Items for sale

with our Dawg Team

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL

A Look at One of Us

2010-12-13T07:52:00.000-05:00

Today I'd like to feature Deborah O'Toole or Sunnyplainquilting as we know her on Etsy and in our Team. She joined Etsy this summer and then became a part of our Team.

She is a Nurse specialized in critical care. Her stress reliever is her sewing machine. She loves working with fabric on or off the machine. Very detailed oriented, you've got to see her work. It's beautiful.

I love her quilts but her shop is not just limited to quilts. You can find fabric wreaths and even glass blocks decorated with fabric. The quilt pictured is one of my favorites in her shop. So....grab your coffee and go check her out. Here's the link to her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnyplainquilting
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Today's Blogger: Joann Y Wheeler, http://jywheeler.etsy.com

Christmas Is Coming Treasury

2010-12-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

It's December 7th, and Christmas is just around the corner. It's not too late though to order some awesome gifts from these wonderful artists at Etsy. So I created a festive treasury to help you with your shopping.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfda0ddd26b6d91a18cabdb/christmas-is-coming

Click on the link above to go to the treasury. I don't know how to put the treasury on the blog, so I just uploaded the images for you to get a peak.

and today is the feast of Saint Nicholas...

2010-12-06T17:41:00.000-05:00

Who's got a beard that's long and white?

Saint Nick will forever be linked to Santa Claus

and by the way

was there any coal in your shoes this morning?

or were you good , like me

and found oranges and chocolates?

Sale In Progress

2010-12-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

I have a sale in progress at my shop

THE RUBY BOUTIQUE

, mention this and you get free shipping on anything in the shop, plus a free gift with each purchase!
Thanks Have a Blessed Day!

Winner of The Art Giveaway

2010-11-25T19:28:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our Winner #5

Great Art Selections from our Dawg Group

Picked by Random.org

Annamarie Armstrong

Dawg Team On Etsy

Click to Few our Team

Have a Blessed Day! Come back to our Blog Soon!

Blushing Delight

2010-11-19T06:24:00.000-05:00

This is one of my latest paintings called Blushing Delight. I painted it in October and finally got around to taking a photo of it to get it ready for the web.

My daughter and I went to a flower garden this summer to take pictures, and this baby was there, looking irresistable. It is my favorite colored rose.

The original painting can be purchased through my Etsy Shop.

I will be creating products in my Zazzle Shop tonight. Just look under the Flowers catagory.

Last night I went to Michaels to purchase more Prismacolor colored pencils. I bought ten. When I came home with my new pencils it was like Christmas! That seemed to unlock the funk I was in with painting. I am so excited to start a new painting!

Win Free Art From The Dawg Group

2010-11-17T11:41:00.000-05:00

Our Giveaway is happening next week!

We need more comments, so get a chance to win this wonderful art! Don't miss out!

Click on this link

and commment and follow our blog!

Thanks!

You can't win if you don't comment!!

Let it Snow Smiling Snowman Christmas Cards from Zazzle.com

2010-11-14T09:53:00.000-05:00

Let it Snow Smiling Snowman Christmas Cards from Zazzle.com

Painter's Block?

2010-11-13T00:01:00.001-05:00

Do you ever get painter's block? I sure do. Sometimes I can go for hours without an idea. Or worse yet I'll work on several pieces of art and since I'm not inspired they turn out terrible and end up in the trash can.

So in one of my art block moments I was looking for ideas online and found some interesting ideas that I'll share with you. I found them at Suite101: 14 Creative Ideas for Creating Art: Two Weeks of Painting Exercises

The site suggests going on nature walks, picking up pebbles and painting them. I was thinking with all these trees dropping their leaves it might even be fun to do one of just leaves. And another suggestion, looking out your window and paint whatever is there. I have done that on occasion but you can only have so many paintings of your backyard LOL!

Another tip was to look through your frig for some pieces of fruit or vegetatbles or to paint just blades of grass. I was thinking well even anything just close up could make a good piece of art. One time I just painted a zoomed it, closeup of two Christmas ornaments. It is pictured to the left.
Now if you like the steam punk kind of thing this idea might speak to you (but not to me). The idea was to take a natural element and paint it as if it were made from a man-made material. Like painting a flower as if it was made of metal. That just sounds strange to me but I'm sure there are people it would appeal to.

The webpage also talked about ideas for painting humans. Like painting a human form no bigger than 2” tall. Well we ACEO artists know all about 2.5 inch sized subjects! LOL

One idea that I thought might be fun to try one of these days was to paint a human form by painting only negative space or painting just half a face, filling the whole canvas with the subject. It kind of reminds me of some of those profile photos on Facebook.

Well hopefully these ideas will help stimulate your creativity. It did mine!

Read more at Suite101: 14 Creative Ideas for Creating Art: Two Weeks of Painting Exercises http://www.suite101.com/content/14-creative-ideas-for-creating-art-a138290#ixzz151Qqisw4

New Art Giveaway From The Dawg Team

2010-11-08T10:02:00.001-05:00

Time for a New Art Colletion Giveaway

from the Dawg Team

Here is the Dawg Team Link Group Page

Here is our Facebook Fan Page

When you are shopping on etsy, please type in

DAWG TEAM and you will find all our goodies that we

sell!! We have some wonderful artists and crafts that are for sale! Time to start that Christmas Shopping!

DAWG TEAM ON ETSY

Ok So let's start this great giveaway, just comment!! here and please pass it on to others so they can get in on it too!

These are the wonderful ACEO Artcards that you will receive if you are the winner

Donaters are

Gina Sutton

Mary Fox

Barbara Haviland

Sue Taylor

Lisa Parker

So Comment to Win!!

Winner of the DAWG TEAM Art Aceo's

2010-11-03T17:20:00.000-04:00

Well our entries were LOW this time, but the winner is Marlene Hawkins! LazyHawk

Congratulations!

I will be mailing them off to you this week!

Thanks to our Dawg Members that donated for our Giveaway!

getting ready for the Holidays

2010-10-30T02:45:00.004-04:00

Tomorrow is halloween. [What happened to summer?] I can hardly believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas season are right around the corner. [what has happened to 2010?]

I have been feeling like a holiday elf lately, have you ?. The ladies from DAWG team, myself included, have been busy making art and potential presents for the upcoming gift giving frenzy. We love to make these treasures, optimistically dreaming of the buyers enjoying and gifting our one of a kind masterpiece. These treasures are priced at such reasonable costs, that I'm certain you will find a present or two in some of our shops. [Possibly even a treat for yourself at these great values.] Come and check out the shops often, as new items are added daily. Here are some of the great gifts I've got my eye on, and some holiday art to get you into the spirit!

Handpainted Porcelain Cottage Style Fan Dresser Box

Essence of Almond Felted Soap Bars

Hand Felted Needle Sunflower ACEO

4-x-6-iris-folded-fish-for-framing-or-a

ACEO - A Goat of a different color - wild and crazy and lots of fun - just like goats are Summer

Garden Cutting Board Handpainted

Little Sable Light Glass Tile Pendant

ACEO - CARNIVAL EYES, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING

OOAK - INK DRAWING - STILL LIFE, FRUIT, FLOWERS, CANDLE. dawg team

snow ACEO watercolor WINTER trees

original art beaded pendant recycled vintage black

Red Wire Wrapped Earrings...

Winters' Serenity Original Oil Painting

Santa Claus Christmas original art pastel drawing 7.5x9.5 matted to 11x14 inch blue ma

Giveaway, don't miss your chance!!

2010-10-26T09:23:00.000-04:00

Our Giveaway ends this coming sunday on Halloween, Comment for a chance to win these wonderful donated aceo cards from our team members! If you don't comment, you can't win!! So come on, comment and spread the word! :)

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Come Join our Team We would love to have you! CLICK HERE

We have some Great Donated ART ACEO Cards from Our Dawg Team!

On Etsy Type in DAWG TEAM to find all our great items that our team makes and sales!

Ways to Win

1. Comment Here

2. Twitter this and show us the link back here

3. Facebook it and show us the link here

4. Follow our Blog

So you have 4 chances to win on this great giveaway!

To be given away on October 31st.

Our winner will be selected with the RandomPicker Site.

Donaters of Art ACEO's This Time

Check out their stores!

Joann Wheeler Etsy Store CLICK

Barbara Haviland Etsy Store CLICK

Kathyrn Kelton Etsy Store CLICK

Lisa Parker Etsy Store CLICK

Lee Pierce Etsy Store CLICK

Gina Sutton

You have to comment, blog, twitter or follow us for a chance to win these great artworks! Don't delay, it's almost over!

Look for our works on etsy, type in dawg team in the search box!

2010-10-19T04:33:00.000-04:00

I've been under the weather lately with bronchitis, so I haven't been up to doing much art. But last weekend I was cuddled up on the recliner under a blanket, with a sketchbook, a pad of watercolor paper and my watercolor pencils.
I first tried painting the wolf in pink since it's Breast Cancer Awareness month...but I didn't like how it was turning out. I had done a Pink Tiger aceo a few years ago that I just love, but a pink wolf was not a go.
This is what I then came up with. I call it Wolf At Rest, and am thinking of using it for my Christmas cards this year. The reference photo was taken a few years back at a wolf sanctuary in Forest Lake, MN. I do have to admit that I really like how it turned out, and I already created products with this image at my Zazzle Shop.

Coming soon is a beautiful pink and yellow rose painting that I did before I got sick, but it still needs some finishing touches. I will post it when I get it finished.
I hope you are well.
Blessings to you all,

hugs,
Brenda

A Great Giveaway from the Dawg Team

2010-10-15T18:43:00.001-04:00

Come Join our Team We would love to have you! CLICK HERE

We have some Great Donated ART ACEO Cards from Our Dawg Team!

On Etsy Type in DAWG TEAM to find all our great items that our team makes and sales!

Ways to Win

1. Comment Here

2. Twitter this and show us the link back here

3. Facebook it and show us the link here

4. Follow our Blog

So you have 4 chances to win on this great giveaway!

To be given away on October 31st.

Our winner will be selected with the RandomPicker Site.

Donaters of Art ACEO's This Time

Check out their stores!

Joann Wheeler Etsy Store CLICK

Barbara Haviland Etsy Store CLICK

Kathyrn Kelton Etsy Store CLICK

Lisa Parker Etsy Store CLICK

Lee Pierce Etsy Store CLICK

Gina Sutton

Cheerleader Bear with Pom Poms T-shirts from Zazzle.com

2010-10-14T23:17:00.000-04:00

Cheerleader Bear with Pom Poms T-shirts from Zazzle.com

Art Chat

2010-10-13T00:00:00.007-04:00

So today is my day to blog and I was scratching my head wondering what I should share today. Then it came to me. I have a link some of you might not be familiar with. It's called Art Chat - It was formerly the Chatty Teacher's site. http://porcelainartist.proboards.com/

It started out as a porcelain art (china painting) discussion and ended up with all kinds of art information. It has photos for artists to reference. It
includes general art discussions with health and safety information, free lessons, information on watercolors, clay art, glass art, oils and acrylic. It's free to join.

It is a fun site. And if you are so inclined to want to learn our art of china painting, that would be the place to get the information.

Pictured here is a piece of my porcelain art. The apples are china painted on a porcelain plate. China paints are fired in a kiln and the paints go into the glaze so that means that they are permanent. They will never wear off and you can put them in the microwave and dishwasher. It is available in my Etsy shop - JYWheeler

Here's the direct link to the item:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/33499117/handpainted-porcelain-apple-dish-ofg

New Art Giveaway For October

2010-10-12T09:27:00.001-04:00

We have some Great Donated ART ACEO Cards from Our Dawg Team!
On Etsy Type in DAWG TEAM to find all our great items that our team makes and sales!

Ways to Win

1. Comment Here

2. Twitter this and show us the link back here

3. Facebook it and show us the link here

4. Follow our Blog

So you have 4 chances to win on this great giveaway!

To be given away on October 25th.

Our winner will be selected with the RandomPicker Site.

Donaters of Art ACEO's This Time

Check out their stores!

Joann Wheeler Etsy Store CLICK

Barbara Haviland Etsy Store CLICK

Kathyrn Kelton Etsy Store CLICK

Lisa Parker Etsy Store CLICK

Lee Pierce Etsy Store CLICK

Gina Sutton

Winner of the ArtCard Giveaway

2010-10-10T09:12:00.001-04:00

Our Winner this month was Joann Wheeler!

Congrats, you were picked using the Random.org Picker!

http://dawgteamonetsy.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-art-aceo-giveaway.html

I will be posting a new Giveaway in a few days! So Please check back!

Congrats Joann, :)

Fun with paint...

2010-10-06T19:50:00.000-04:00

Glowing Bamboo

I had so much fun working with Daniel Smith duochrome paint that I had to do more.

The background is cactus flower and the bamboo in the background is desert bronze and saquaro green.

At one angle it appears bronze or gold, at another angle shades of green are visible.

The top layer of bamboo is sap green.

I haven't been able to capture the different colors in a photo, yet!