I've listed some more of my ACEO (collectible art 2.5x3.5") collection by other artists. If you'd like to take a look - some of the pioneers of the ACEO movement on eBay most in 2005.

I also have up a new ACEO of my own.

Check all my listings out here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/artist.jillian/m.html? (for Australia, put '.au' after .com.)

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.

A new ACEO from artistjillian - fall porch with pumpkin.

Here's another in my garden series:

ACEOs (2.5x3.5") - pen and wash (watercolor) on vintage handwritten (1887) ledger paper.

This time it's a old porch with pumpkin and stunning autumn foliage.

Can be seen online on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/291288436445

artistjillian - Jillian Crider. Art journal, urban sketchbook style. Original.

Another ACEO original art - watercolor and ink - pen & wash - garden birdhouse with pink roses.

Original painting - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - SFA - Small Format Art (Any artwork not over 14"). "Birdy Condo"

"Original unique artwork. I love and collect old papers, but there are so many wonderful things to do with them. This is a genuine 1887 handwritten ledger page, backed with acid-free cardstock. Some of the original handwriting appears on the vintage paper.

On top I've done some pen and wash paintings/sketches from my photos of gardens and other delights.

A weathered birdhouse condominium-style by the Oregon coast. A scattering of pink roses trailing over the sides of it. I don't know if birds like to live condo-style, but it sure looks great in the garden with salt-weathered wood.

I've used white gesso under some of the painting - as this helps to make the colors 'pop' a little more. This is the same type of sketching used in art journals, urban sketches, and travel diaries.

P.S. For locals that may like to guess. This is in Charleston, OR.
Hope you enjoy these as much as I have in discovering these wonderful gardens, and creating these little paintings."


Listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291281745511

ACEO - lighthouse, Oregon. Latest ACEO art on vintage paper.

This is a pen and wash (watercolor) sketch/painting done on top of vintage ledger paper from 1887. 8th in a 'garden' series.

My latest original, unique artwork. I love and collect old papers, but there are so many wonderful things to do with them. This is a genuine old paper is backed with acid-free cardstock. Some of the original handwriting appears on the vintage paper.

On top is art created from my study photos of gardens and other delights.

Not too many people don't like lighthouses, and those in Oregon are a treat. Often visited, photographed, and rendered in paints, inks, and pencils. This is the Coquille River Light in Bandon, southern Oregon. A favorite with so many. And while, not typically a 'garden' scene, shows the summer garden of wildflowers growing on the cliffs/rocks, by the lighthouse. Showing us that nature's beauty can show up anywhere.

I've used white gesso under some of the painting - as this helps to make the colors 'pop' a little more. This is the same type of sketching used in art journals, urban sketches, and travel diaries.

Listed on eBay here ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/291266315624

Thank you for looking, and hope you enjoy my work.

A wheelbarrow full of bright red geraniums. Latest ACEO original art.

This is a genuine 1887 handwritten ledger page, backed with acid-free cardstock.
Some of the original handwriting appears on the vintage paper.

On top I've done some pen and wash paintings/sketches from my photos of gardens and other delights. It's an ACEO - 2.5x3.5" - collectible art trading card size. Done in pen & wash - art journal, sketchbook style.

Sometimes a friend just lets you loose in their garden. This was what happened with Connie's garden. A much loved and carefree garden full of delightful old treasures and critters. A venture of discovery. Light and shadow. A great old wheelbarrow here, with rusty watering can. Overflowing with bright red geraniums.

I've used white gesso under some of the painting - as this helps to make the colors 'pop' a little more.
This is the same type of sketching used in art journals, urban sketches, and travel diaries.

Listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291262424980

Turning a house into a home. ACEO pen & wash on old paper.

When does a house become a home?

I think it's when you can see how much an owner loves their own house.

Beyond the white picket fence ... this house, shows it with the 'little' version of their house turned into a birdhouse, outside their living room window.

Pen and wash (watercolor) ACEO 2.5x3.5" on vintage handwritten ledger paper (1887).

Listed on eBay: http://tinyurl.com/o5bevar

Another new ACEO - fall pumpkins - a pretty garden scene.

My 5th in my new series. ACEO (2.5x3.5") pen and wash (watercolor) sketch/painting on vintage (1887) old ledger paper. "Fall Shadows" - those beautiful sunny days, but with evening shadows creeping in on all the fall loveliness, as it did with these pumpkins on a very seasonally dressed doorstep.

Available on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/p4n68vp 

Such a great fall scene. Artist: Jillian Crider. Art journal sketchbook style.

4th ACEO in my current 'new' garden series.

A new ACEO (2.5x3.5")by me and just listed on eBay. "Living High" - an elegant birdhouse in a lovely house's garden.

This elegant birdhouse is probably 'high living' for most birds, but birds also need 'living high' to stay out of harm's way.

On eBay: http://tinyurl.com/qxv2w9m my original pen and wash (ink and watercolor) on vintage 1887 hand-written ledger paper. Backed with card stock.

ACEO / ATC backgrounds - digital download - French typography vintage advertising ephemera.

Today's new digital download sheet in my Dreamy Papers Etsy store ...

Naked ACEO ATC French backgrounds digital collage sheets instant download art - great for jewelry display cards by DreamyPapers on Etsy. http://etsy.me/1oM5nwG by DreamyPapers, $3.50 Naked because they have nothing added - just scanned typography - mostly from Paris businesses. Vintage advertising art. Cards, tags, collage and altered art, or for art journals. Great ephemera. Probably from the 1800s.

Grab bag of unique paper supplies for creating ATCs and ACEOs.

Although I've sold well over 20 of these, I finally got around to making up some more. They are selling fast. 4 out of the 5 I made have now sold, but I'll be making and listing more in the next few days. So check my Etsy store.
See my "Dreamy Papers" store on Etsy HERE.
Most of the papers are over 100 years old. The images are old ones, too. All are OOAK, unique. These are wonderfully inspiring for projects that may need paper to be incorporated in them. I know how long it took me to collect the papers, images, and tools to make all these, so understand that sometimes your creative project is delayed while you accumulate what you need.
With these grab bags you have inspiration and supplies at hand - ready to go.

Use for ACEOs, collages, art journals, scrapbooking, greeting card creations, tags, project life projects, ATCs, altered art, altered bottles, altered tins, canvas art, artwork, and much more.
See the description for more information in my Etsy store.

I even have this very simple sample showing how one might use some of the shapes in these packages (shapes vary with, and in, EACH package), all are OOAK, unique:

 

My latest ACEO - a Shriner clown.

I have always loved my clown series, but it's been several years since I have done one. I decided that it fitted a theme on guys faces for the month of June. I love letting their personalities shine on through, without being overwhelmed by their costumes. The hair on this one presented a challenge, but loved that about doing this one.

I've titled this "Red, White, and Never Blue". By artist, Jillian Crider (artistjillian)
http://www.JillianCrider.com
It's transparent watercolor. ACEO size (2.5x3.5").

These clowns were in Marietta, Georgia at a Shriner's Circus around 2007. I got to hang out with them before the show, and they were just so really wonderful. Please support the Shriners. they do wonderful work, and with lots and lots of heart.
Listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291163979469

A word on displaying and collecting original art.

Art adds SO much character and adds interest to one's decor.

A few years back I decked all my walls full of art. Some were from floor to ceiling. Some were my art pieces, but it included others' work, too.
I loved to look up and see it. It gave me a lot of joy.
But even more amazing, my visitors loved it. People would come in and go directly to my walls, and conversations would start up. Even people that were usually not interested in art were attracted to it.
While one large artwork over a sofa might be asthetically pleasing, maybe my ideas of collecting and displaying art might be a lovely alternative for some.This is some of my art as displayed in my apartment a few years back. A SFA (Small Format Art - search on SFA to discover more online) watercolor 5x7" of a Royal Doulton teacup with pink roses. There is an ACEO (2.5x3.5" - search on ACEO to discover more online) on top of the china cabinet, too. And a 12x36" acrylic on canvas of music artist "Sammy Blue" (google him to check his work), a friend of mine.
Original art is OOAK - only one of a kind. If you want to be unique, this is a wonderful way to go. Great works can be found online - I'm sure you can find some to fit YOUR budget.
Happy collecting and decorating. Enjoy!

7-10 in Halloween ACEO collage series.

Number 7-10 in a series. ACEO Halloween theme using unique papers, and vintage images. Some pages are over 100 years old, handwritten, and all are on a Poe book from the early 1970s. Original collages art cards. These are listed by me - artistjillian on eBay.  But thought you might like to see my collages using digital images.

Check out my Halloween listings HERE.

Art of your very own!

I'm selling originals! Lucky for most of us, they're often small.

Here's how to get one:

Browse the gallery (the deviantArt one is most complete), find something you like (I'll note there if it's been sold or given away already), and make an offer. Direct email is best (kir@metasilk.com). If I've already listed it somewhere, we may have to go through them (say, if there's already a bid on it). Otherwise, let's talk (or email).

OR

Find a listing in my Etsy shop and buy it there. Here's the shop link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioMetasilk

OR

Bid on an eBay listing. Here's my eBay list: http://www.ebay.com/sch/elksdotter/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 (I know, ugly URL. Oh well, it works! )

Commissions are possible too (of course). I might even be able to do something small before Christmas. Let's talk!

cute Art World's Wooden Shelf Sitter Blocks!

I have been busy creating my new found love!

I am creating these lovely little blocks!

They are so cute!

If you have a special request

 of one of my designs just let me know!

So far here are the ones I have listed at the moment.

On E-bay

http://myworld.ebay.com/cuteartworld/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

On Etsy

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

Cute ARt World's Newest Creations!

I have been busy creating new and unique items! Free standing ACEO cards! They are OOAK collaged cards. I have carefully cut out each image that and collaged into a cool scene. Stop by and see the big Top and other creations!
http://myworld.ebay.com/cuteartworld/

ACEO ATC PRINT Happy Buddies On Christmas Day With Love PLUS FREE GIFTS Art created by Mommy and little Julia

 

 

OKAY HERE IS TODAY'S DESIGN!
CREATED BY SWEET LITTLE JULIA!

This art has been created by Julia who is only Five years old. Julia is a terrific artist and loves to colaborate her art with her Mommy! So together Julia and I have created this wonderful "Cute Art World design"! All sales from Julia's Art Shop go to Julia's Education fund.

I hope you all enjoy it!

http://anitrabear.etsy.com/

 

Cute Art World's Summer Sale Event!

Cute Art World's Summer sale!

All sale will be ending soon only one more month!

My Etsy Shop

http://anitrabear.etsy.com/

So get your Aceo collection started now while they are still only $1.99 each plus as always you get a free bundle of goodies with each Aceo purchased! All 5x7's and 8x10's are on sale as well. If you need a larger format in any design please contact me for pricing!

Cute Art World's Summer Sale Event!

CUTE ART WORLD
~ATTENTION COLLECTOR'S~
SUMMER SALE EVENT!
8x10 prints are $8.99
5x7 prints are $5.99
And best of all!!!!
ALL ACEO PRINTS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $1.99!
What A Super deal plus you will still receive the entire package deal! Just like always..Check out what you receive free below with each and every single ACEO purchase.
WITH EVERY "ACEO Print Design" You Purchase
You Will Receive these Free Gifts below
YOUR LIST OF FREE GIFTS:
One FREE "4x6" Print
One FREE 3.5 x 2.8 Print
One FREE Wallet/Or Larger Key Chain Print
One FREE Smaller Key Chain Print
Have fun Shopping!

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