Pocket Paintings
I've been having fun lately discovering and immersing myself in the wonderful world of ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions & Originals). An ACEO search on Etsy alone will bring up a gazillion pages of these little treasures of art in their variety of mediums. From paintings, drawings, mixed media, collages through to intricate papercut art. All unique but all sharing one thing in common. The size. The all important and very specific size. ACEOs measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I've been attempting to paint some ACEOs (thanks to the suggestion made by this here fab person) and I've not found them to be an easy size to work with. I generally paint in small scale, but ACEOs are REALLY small in comparison. It feels awkward at this stage but I'm hoping it will become less so with the more I do. Besides the awkwardness, I still very much enjoy making them. They are fun to do! I plan to soon list some on Etsy. Here's a small sample of some ACEOs I've painted so far. Some of these I've painted using Art Spectrum pigmented inks (I love these inks & can't gush about them enough!) and some using acrylics.
As evident here, I'm currently obsessed with painting birds that look like billiard balls. The b&w 8 ball only so far. I think I'm also obsessed with the number 8. I have a passion for all things Super 8, and 'eight' sounds like 'ate' and I'm thinking any number that relates to food is a goodie. Although if 'eight' sounded like 'brussel sprout' I don't suppose I'd like it as much.
As evident here, I'm currently obsessed with painting birds that look like billiard balls. The b&w 8 ball only so far. I think I'm also obsessed with the number 8. I have a passion for all things Super 8, and 'eight' sounds like 'ate' and I'm thinking any number that relates to food is a goodie. Although if 'eight' sounded like 'brussel sprout' I don't suppose I'd like it as much.
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Hope you have great success with them.
So charming and inventive.
I am thinking about making some aceo's too :D
Thanks for the ACEO intro 101. I love the ink you tried too... your work is grand, and doesn't look or sound or smell (from here at least) anything like brussel sprouts. Good to know, eh?!
xoxox
Karen
Get these listed! Very cool. Love the birds....Scooter/helmet does seem to be MIA, however.
You did a fantastic job on the backgrounds of the pics as well!
those drawings are fabulous, love it :) I didnt know you like Buddha..its so peaceful right.
As for super 8, its the lucky number for chinese :) I'll send you a mystical knot feature triple 8 in the post. Mystical knot (non religious) are used by many people as it signifies infinity. check out www.wofs.com and look for the mystical knot..I hope its still there, its their top selling item. People use them for good luck and many people pay tons of money for anything that features the number 8, phone, mobile, car plates, house number etc.
definitely will top up the vits and liquid :) I sent a p/card from Cambodia to you too so hope snail-mail reach you soon.
big hug :)
I'm sure they'll sell really well : )