Thursday, November 12, 2015

SFA - ACEO - White Swan watercolour painting.

This swan painting was done for a special reason. ACEO watercolour/watercolor - 2.5x3.5" "Nature's Beautiful Gift" It's not from one of my photos, but from the image gallery on WetCanvas. Hope you all enjoy seeing it anyway.
Artist: Jillian Crider - artistjillian http://www.JillianCrider.com

Monday, September 21, 2015

Down by the River in acrylics



Really pleased with how this one turned out - everything just seemed to work. 

Down by the River measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.



Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Ruby Crowned Kinglet in acrylics


I really enjoyed painting this one in much larger format than I normal do -  it is a lot easier to see the finer details and the subtle change in feather colours. 

Ruby Crowned Kinglet 2 measures approx. 12 x 12 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix canvas.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase from my Etsy shop.  To view the listing, please click here.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Snow Leopard in acrylics



I love everything about this one.  Really pleased with the final painting.  I used a lot of glazes to get the depth to the fur and the rock was fun to paint - used my fingers quite a bit in the beginning. 

Snow Leopard 2 measures approx. 12 x 12 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix Canvas.

Many thanks to Keith Spicer for the reference photo.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Spring Forest in acrylics


Spring Forest measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.





Monday, March 30, 2015

Blue Tit in acrylics


I love the colouring of these birds. Really pleased with the final painting turned out - everything just worked.

Blue Tit measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

New SFA original collage - "Bird on a Wire"



This is new, and somewhat different for me. It's taken me a while to work on it, mainly trying to get all the elements together and perfect. I did have the beeswax on too thick, and finally found my heat gun and took a chance to work on it, and it worked really well! YAY!

SFA - Original collage with beeswax, original photo(s), old papers, and skeleton leaves. On Etsy. 4.5x4.5" for those who love birds and nature/natural things.  https://www.etsy.com/listing/227944616/original-collage-bird-on-a-wire-vintage

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Rodeo Cowgirl - original watercolor painting.

SALE: I think this is the first time I have ever offered this for sale online.

www.ebay.com/itm/291418251647? "With a Whoop and a Holler" SFA (Small Format Art) original watercolor - Australian cowgirl of the year 2002/2003. Cleaning out my closets ... Check out all my works on sale - offers considered. Thank you! Approx. 10x8" includes free frame.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Jerry Seinfeld Graphite Caricature Drawing

One of my favorite funny guys!


5x7 graphite on 90 lb.mixed media paper
completed in JAN 2015

Thanks for looking! To see more check out my website at geneploss.com
To see my newest work check out www.patreon.com/geneploss


Friday, March 13, 2015

Eddie Redmayne Graphite Caricature Drawing

Congratulations to this years best actor. The Theory of Everything was a great movie!


5x7 graphite on 90 lb.mixed media paper
completed in MAR 2015

Thanks for looking! To see more check out my website at geneploss.com
To see my newest work check out www.patreon.com/geneploss


Thursday, March 12, 2015

Dr. Oz Graphite Caricature DRawing


5x7 graphite on 90 lb.mixed media paper
completed in FEB 2015

Thanks for looking! To see more check out my website at geneploss.com
To see my newest work check out www.patreon.com/geneploss


Monday, March 9, 2015

Tiny Fortress #2 by Gene Ploss


2.5x3.5 (ACEO) ink and watercolor on light weight vellum illustration board. Completed in AUG 2014.

The original is available for purchase in my etsy shop here
See more of my work at www.geneploss.com
Also check out my newest artwork at www.patreon.com/geneploss 




Ancient Tree #3 by Gene Ploss


2.5x3.5 (ACEO) graphite & ink on hot press illustration board. Completed in AUG 2014.

The original is available for purchase in my etsy shop here
See more of my work at www.geneploss.com
Also check out my newest artwork at www.patreon.com/geneploss

Monday, February 23, 2015

Hummingbird in acrylcis

I really enjoyed painting this one.  One thing I do really like about the gessobord panel compared to the canvas panel is the smooth surface as it allows me to get  a more mottled background affect.   Also helps using the different brand of professional white acrylic paint to my normal brand which can be reopen with water so it does pay to experiment with different brands to find the right combination that works.
Hummingbird 2 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.



Thursday, February 12, 2015

Small Miniature Wood Frames x2 for sale - Gold. Great for art society miniatures.

Mini art frames for sale oval opening gold wood carved Dreamy Papers
I bought far too many of these many years ago when I was thinking of opening a gallery based on small format  and miniature artworks. And to enter miniature art shows. These frames have never been used. So they are new. My current situation is where I need to downsize drastically.
The oval opening is for 2.5x3" it says, but not sure of the accuracy of that. The frames exterior dimensions are 4 3/8 x 4 1/8" approximately. And the width of the frame is approximately 3/8" thick.
That thickness does NOT include the easel back. Backed with black paper. I have successfully removed the easel back, and covered it with paper to enter my paintings in miniature art society exhibitions. They appear to be a light-weight wood, so easy to add screws or hanging ring to the back to comply with show rules.
The gold finish is a very bold gold under some light, it is crackled/antiqued somewhat, but muted. It is not an all-over flat gold finish. The cold is definitely metallic in appearance. The focus would be on the art, not on the frame. I do love these. They are NOT a matching pair.

Buy securely through PayPal (button below).
Both for $13.00 USD
PRIORITY SHIPPING $5.95


Sorry, this listing is for continental US buyers only.
If you're located somewhere else, please contact me and maybe something can be arranged. I've been burned by USPS rates for things going outside continental US, lately. Thank you.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Digital collage/backing paper FREEBIE - sign up for my newsletter, that will have more ...

FREEBIE ... Sign up for my newsletter (one that will have freebies on a regular basis for arting and crafting) - on http://www.DreamyPapers.com - and get this freebie for signing up.

Valid until 30th April 2015. But get in early so that you can start getting my newsletter with freebies and lots of fab stuff! 


This would be great for collages, SFA - small format art, ACEOs. In future there will be ACEO / ATC background papers, too!

NOTE: There is a 2-part sign up, you're not signed up until you confirm through your email account. It is easy to unsubscribe at any time.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Cottage Garden ACEO in acrylics

 
I am really pleased with how this one turned out.  Everything just seemed to fall into place.

Cottage Garden measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to John Warren for the reference photo.

Sold

Friday, January 16, 2015

ACEO (2.5x3.5") SFA - pen and wash (watercolor) pansies - garden series on old handwritten ledger paper.

Another in my 'garden' series ACEOs (2.5x3.5"). Pansies "The Pansy Patch" - pen and wash (watercolor) on top of old (1887-88) handwritten ledger paper.


I loved pansies as a child, and still always see laughing, happy faces in the 'face' of each one of them.

Available on eBay. All my previous ACEOs in this series have now sold out. www.ebay.com/itm/291356026920?

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Eastern Bluebird in acrylics


I have painted a few of these birds - just love their colouring.

The Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of  Missouri and New York.  They are measure 16 - 21 cm in length and weigh between 27 - 34 grams.

Eastern Bluebird measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.



An art sale like no other (SFA) ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291348344614
SALE: Like never before. This is a 5 day auction with starting price of $25 - which includes shipping in the USA. Or pay shipping if out of USA. Super, super low price on this framed art that is one of my favorites. Please read description, this painting has hung in galleries previously. I need to clear out my closets! www.ebay.com/itm/291348344614 6x6" SFA canvas "Perfection in Pink".