Original ACEO Watercolor painting

"The Lady in Waiting", Dun Mare

An Original ACEO (art card), we've titled this piece "Lady in Waiting", as this yellow dun (bay dun) mare is waiting patiently for her foal to arrive. Soon, very soon, from that rare, round belly! With all the hallmarks of the dun horse, and her build, she looks to be Quarter Horse in type. A detailed study in one of the artist's favorite themes - Equines! Do you love broodmares? Zebra dun stock types?? This piece would make a lovely bookmark for a Horse-y collector friend, a or look wonderful in your Horse/Art collection.

Please let us know if for a small additional fee ($1.00) you would like us to include the color-coordinating bookmark sleeve and tassel - this - they are VERY popular doorprize items!

(Please note what shows up on your screen is probably significantly larger than the card, and the color settings and image size may vary from monitor to monitor. This is a scan of the actual card, even with high-res we can still see a difference in color and sharpness between the actual card and the photo on the monitor.) We've heard this a lot in forums - "If you like the screen image, you'll love the actual card!" Also note that the watermark (C) information does NOT appear on the actual card, it is for display on the auction and internet only The card is signed by the artist on the face, and signed/dated on the reverse. .

Handpainted in Gauche Watercolors (OOAK - one of a kind) by Fantasy/Equine Artist Shlei.This is an original piece of art, not a print we sell for someone! (The someone is ourself, if you'd like to look at it that way! Note that ACEO's are sold in the Self-Representing Artist category!

Art cards are a fabulous way to collect art in any form, any medium, and from any artist you like, in miniature! ACEOs started off as standard-sized Art Trading Cards (that size being 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" - yes, inches), and are now traded, swapped, sold and purchased all over the world. These are original works of art in a Miniature format. We have a lot of questions asking "what are the dimensions". All standard ACEOS are 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Note that they make great bookmarks - ie, they fit in the pages of most books. These are very detailed works for their actual size! While many may be tiny prints or "altered" collage formats, unless otherwise stated, all of the Shlei ACEOs are originals (hand-painted or hand-drawn). In some cases we'll offer prints of Shlei originals - but we will be sure to state when we do so!

The Old Masters of the Renaissance are living no longer. The artists of today may be destined to be the New Masters of tomorrow! (The artist was still alive the last time she looked in a mirror...)

Each card is hand-painted on heavy acid-free watercolor stock (140 lb). Standard art card 2.5" x 3.5" (two and one half by three and one half inches) size. Each piece comes in a clear protective sleeve. Pieces will also be shipped with a cardboard insert in your mailer for added protection!

Please see our other auctions, happy to combine shipping! Also let us know if there are themes you would like to see! Fantasy art, equines, and other animals a specialty. Now also creating original works of art and limited edition prints in various themes including Dragons and Equines the Art Squared (4" x 4" and 5 x 5") categories. (For those that are wondering each of the different sizes, formats, and groups of artists may have different notes in the titles - ACEOs are a size category, as are OSWOAs, and HAHA is a group of Equine Artists, Horsen Around with Hoof Art. The Artists often have themes to keep each other in the creative mood!

You are bidding on the artwork only. The artist retains all rights to use of the image (publication and distribution rights rights to the image for use on web site or any printed media).

About the Artist

Shlei's pen-and-ink illustrations have been featured in equine and fantasy magazines for over 20 years. She is also known for her acrylic artwork and etching techniques on model horses.