Art Prints; In The Eye Reflected Back

STEAM PUNK CAT- Original Fine Art Photomontage Print - $25.00
Printed on high quality Archival paper; total size is 8.5 x 11 which leaves a border for framing...the photo itself is approx size 10 X 8.


Citrus Tree Designs cards and prints is an Etsy store our of DelRay Beach, Florida that specializes in art cards and prints using photography, illustration, photomontage, digital alteration and special effects.

The artist creates very powerful and thought-provoking images such as the one shown at top called Steam Punk Cat with a backdrop of industrial buildings at night, its neon mechanically riveted eyes seeming to make a social commentary on life imitating art or art imitating life. Is it a real cat turned mechanical or a mechanical cat becoming flesh and bone? It could also be making a statement about artificial intelligence in the post-industrial age. Have our computers become our new pets? Does the hellish red glow hint at “progress” being the root of evil possibly? There’s a lot there to interpret, and after all that is the hallmark of great art.

This next photo print shows a calm inviting walkway to what looks like a representation of what heaven must be like. The path is weathered and somewhat rustic implying that life can be kind of rough on the way, but that what lies at the end is well worth the effort in striving.

Path to Serenity - Original Fine Art Photography Print - $20.00 Total size is 8.5 x 11 (leaves a border for framing). The photo itself is size 10.5 x 7,
printed on high quality Archival paper, with a luster finish

A very unusual digital Christmas card, this Harley Davidson in the snow makes a nice card to give that guy who loves to ride or work on bikes.

SPECIAL EDITION HOLIDAY MOTORCYCLE CARD - Original Image - $3.50
A 5x7 folded card that says “Happy New Year” on the inside and comes in a sealed cellophane envelope.

In Time To Move a delicate-looking house is perched precariously upon a hilltop. Although the fantasy landscape in this piece is dreamy and ethereal, the house also looks threatened by forces that might wash it away at any moment and take with it the inhabitants inside.

TIME TO MOVE - Original Photomontage Fine Art Print - $20.00
Total size is 11 x 8.5 which leaves a border for framing...the photo itself is approx size 10 x 7, on high quality archival paper.

If the eye is the window to the soul, then this print expresses that concept with a sky blue that seems to symbolize transparency and good intentions, almost childlike in its purity. A girl peaks from behind a lacy spray of flowers. What appears to be a red teardrop gemstone (maybe a Ruby or Oxblood coral briolette) drips from either her eye or the flower bundle just in front of her. Perhaps it’s her life force exposed to the elements like a drop of blood seen outside the body, or a tear giving way to something precious that she’s created through the fruits of her labor. The macro look of the face and the tiny reflection in the eye seems to give the viewer the feeling that she is only inches away from one’s face, conveying a reciprocal level of deep intimacy, an internal knowing that goes in both directions. I have seen this phenomenon in several artists’ work and the effect is hauntingly beautiful.

PERSONAL GROWTH - Fine Art Print - Original Digital Collage - $20.00

Total size is 8.5 x 11 which leaves a border for framing...the photo itself is size 10 x 7.5

If you are looking for something meaningful to hang on your wall or to send as a gift this shop is a very good place from which to make your selection.

To see more fascinating printed images go to;
http://CitrusTree.etsy.com

Read more about the artist and her activities on her blog;
http://citrustreedesigns.blogspot.com

(After a short hiatus to wait for more 90 Features in 90 Days Challenge participants to join we now have a few more to feature. If you have not joined yet and are an artist who would like to sell more please scroll down and check out the link to your right so that you can sign up and get started! We currently have 60 actively participating and need 31 more still to meet our goal of 90 features for all!)

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A Message of Love

Message in a Bottle -- OOAK Polymer clay pendant -12.00
Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Paesaggio Marino', Sealed with a layer of Modge Podge, this polymer clay pendant comes with a black lace cord.

Deabusamor means 'Goddess of Love' in Latin. The artist chose this as her business name because she is showing her love by offering her jewelry and art. The artist describes her style as kitschy and funky, and says she has a high energy personality; loud but friendly.

The print at at the bottom shows a little of her dark humor and you will see a little of that in her Etsy profile as well. In her jewelry she works mostly in polymer clay, creating fascinating shapes and textures in her beads and pendants. One of these is this heart pendant above in blue and white, and the one below in shades of purple with rows of shapes on top of a base sheet. In addition to these two already made, she is open to doing custom orders and allows you to choose your colors, and will also make components for other jewelry artists to use in your own designs upon request.

Purple Tako Heart Sugar -- OOAK Polymer clay pendant - $15.00
Approximately 1.5", this lightweight polymer clay pendant is sealed with a thin layer of Modge Podge and strung on a black satin cord with a lobster clasp.

Her prints are first made as originals and then sent of to a printer to be reproduced. She has both photographic prints as well as her own illustrated/painted ones.

Watermelon Wally and the Terrible Accident - $12.00
8x10 print on acid-free archival paper

For more jewelry and art prints go to;
http://Deabusamor.etsy.com

To learn more about the artist go to;
http://omgcow.blogspot.com/

Capturing Play

Alice’s flower - $20.00
Signed and numbered (This is 2/50 (first edition) 6.5” x 9” print of one of artist’s ink illustration done on watercolor paper with digital enhancements, printed on 11” x 8.5” Archival quality paper.

wittyworkshop is owned by Valérie Parizeault, a Canadian Illustrator & designer from Montreal. She also owns Rose Flash, another online store where she sells her “playfully spirited Jewelry”. At wittyworkshop you can find illustrations and prints, greeting cards, buttons, and a little bit of jewelry. Valerie is inspired by whimsical moments, children’s universe and storytelling. As an artist she is living her dream life with her husband and black cat Tokyo by her side. Environmentally conscious with a passionate interest in business, she blogs both in French and English about Eco-friendly causes, Indie designers and her daily life and about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship through her business tip blog called Bite.

The humor and whimsy of her illustration style is uplifting and fun. Valerie effectively captures all that is good about childhood, youth, and play.

If you love her work why not get a print for each month of the year with this calendar?

2008 Witty Calendar - $22.00
Twelve 5” x 5.5” calendar pages of Valerie’s illustrations printed on laser paper and a plastic case that doubles as a desk holder.

Here is a sweet image of a girl holding a bird in a cage that would be great to hang in your kitchen, bedroom or hallway.

Night Bird Print (Very limited edition) - $30.00
6.5” x 9” print of one of the artist’s ink illustrations with digital enhancements printed on 11” x 8.5” Archival quality Hanemüle FineArt paper. This is 1/30.

This one is humorous and has a little wishful thinking for those of you who are having too many rainy days and just wish it would end.

Cutting Rain - $20.00
6.5” x 7” print of one of the artist’s ink illustrations with digital enhancements printed on 11” x 8.5” Archival quality Hanemüle FineArt paper.

To get great gifts, go to:
http://wittyworkshop.etsy.com

or if you’re specifically looking for jewelry:
www.roseflash.ca

Read more about the artist’s activities on her blog:
http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com

Read her business tips blog here:
www.bitethebusiness.blogspot.com

Buy Art Originals or Prints- All Items 10% Off Today!

Sunflowers - $35.00
This is a Linoleum Cut Print with added hand coloring with watercolor paint, 11" x 15", on acid free artist paper. This image is also available in other colors.

George McKim lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where he creates Fine Art Paintings, Collage, Lino Prints & Note Cards. Many of his works utilize line in a variety of ways, some more like gesture drawings, others almost pointillist. His linoleum cut, Sunflowers (pictured above) uses short, wavy lines throughout to create movement much like Van Gogh did in many of his paintings. The closeness or distance at which he places those lines changes the feel of the art. At the top right the lines get further apart to create the feeling of vast space, and further down they are denser giving off a sense of vibration and vitality as they get closer to the earth.

He sells his note cards for $3.00 each (or set of 5 for $12.00) and will mix and match the ones you would like.


Red Circle - $20.00
14” X 17” collage (with image size 9” X 12”) using acrylic paint on acid free paper (unframed)

Splashes of Spring - $65.00
Splattered and dripped paint vibrate and dazzle the viewer with an explosion of color and form and all of this is inspired by nature. The acid-free paper size is 14" x 17" and the image size is 9" x 12" (unframed)

The WayBack Machine - $150.00
Acrylic on acid-free artist’s paper; paper size: 22 inches x 30 inches, image size: 18 inches x 24 inches

George is represented in 6 galleries throughout the country and has exhibited his art numerous times, displays his paintings in the PPD World Corporate Headquarters collection in Wilmington, NC, and in June 1998 was published in New American Paintings – Southeastern United States Region.

He received a Master of Fine Arts in 1986 from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, in Painting and Drawing, and did a postgraduate study in painting at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, Maine.

George has also received several grants and awards for his work.

To see and purchase great gifts:
http://georgemckim.etsy.com

To read more about the artist, see his blog:
http://georgemckim.blogspot.com/

It's All in the Details

Rilo the Fox Fine Silver Necklace - $85.00
Signed and dated on reverse with the Artist's signature and year 07, comes on an 18” chain.
Comes carefully packaged with a certificate of authenticity. Stones include Rose Quartz, freshwater pearl, and Aventurine.

Alternate Bliss Boutique is owned by a mixed media artist who lives in Utah who makes original art including Watercolor Art, ACEO's, Art Prints, and hand made Fine/Sterling Silver Jewelry with gemstone beads. Her work shows intricate detail in all her mediums. Notice the fur carved into the fox, and the numbers on the clock of the rabbit charm, for instance.

I really like the fine silver pieces with animals she makes such as the fox Rilo (shown at top), and the necklace below with a handmade charm of the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. The sculptural bas relief look is quite flattering and gives the piece expression.


White Rabbit Alice in Wonderland Fine Silver Necklace - $130.00
Rabbit in fine silver accompanied by a dark pink tourmaline gem (representing the Queen of Hearts) and a freshwater pearl (representing the color of the rabbit).
Pendant measures 1 inch in width from edge of heart to edge of clock: 3/4 inch16 inch sterling silver chain (if you would prefer 17, 18, 19 or 20 inch chain at no additional cost; please state in your note to seller).

If you want something really individualized for yourself or to give as a present, she can make you a custom charm necklace with any 3 initials.

You Choose Custom Initial Charm Necklace - $35.00
Your three initials stamped into fine silver, similar to necklace shown with a light peach tourmaline gem stone, a new jade stone, and a fine silver heart charm (or star if you prefer).
Includes a 17” sterling silver chain. Charms hang approx. 1 inch (Initial Charm approx 1/2 inch circular in shape).

In addition to these pieces, she also has a lot of Japanese inspired watercolor paintings and ACEOs.

This one below is beautiful, with little bubbles that seem to resist the pink paint.

Pink Jellies Original Watercolor and Ink Pink and Black Jelly Fish - $30.00
Watercolor and ink, painted on professional illustration board.
Actual Image measure 3 1/2 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide. Image has a 1/2 inch white boarder. Frame and Matt not included.

See her Etsy store for even more great gift items:
http://alternatebliss.etsy.com
and her blog, to learn more about the artist:
http://www.alternatebliss.blogspot.com