Title: FIONA THE CAT AND HER SUNDAY HAT Size: The aceo card is 2.5" x 3.5". The pendant is 1 5/8" tall and 7/8" wide. inches Date: 2008 Medium: FUSED AND PAINTED GLASS Hand crafted Sterling Silver Bail Support: GLASS AND 22 KT GOLD Technique: FUSING Signature: Signed front. Signed, dated and titled back of the ACEO. Projected Gallery Price: $375.00 Additional Information : This is an original miniature painting. It is one of a kind and not reproduced in any way. The composition is original. The pendant is 100% wearable and can be removed from the ACEO card or it can be displayed as an ACEO. I created these miniature paintings for those of you who want to display my paintings not only on your walls but also on YOU. It is a truly portable fine art that you can take with you anywhere and everywhere. The process of making these is very long and involves heating the glass to about 1500F and then cooling it slowly to properly anneal. Each piece is fired between 3-5 times and takes about 4-6 days to make. The paint is permanently fused to the glass in high temperatures and will not come off. Questions? - I'm happy to answer, just ask.

ALL WORKS are original and not prints, copies or reproductions of any kind! You will find no giclees here because they have little future value and a short life. The actual colors of the painting may vary somewhat from what you see on your computer because of differences in monitor settings. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY PLEASE. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at any time.

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The painting will be shipped within 1-4 business days of the receipt of payment or clearing of your check provided that the painting is dry enough to ship. In the case the surface of your painting is not completely dry when the auction ends, I may have to hold the painting 1-2 weeks additional time before shipping. I charge a flat fee to pack and ship your painting. The fee includes actual shipping costs, packing and shipping materials and insurance. Multiple auctions may not be combined. My paintings are one of a kind and cannot be replaced if lost or damaged in shipping. This is why I do not combine multiple auctions. If there is a problem with a package, no carrier offers insurance high enough to cover multiple paintings. Packing and shipping paintings individually ensures the best and safest way of transportation of fine art.

I am a full time artist who lives and works in Western Springs, Illinois.

I started painting in oils at the age of 17. Prior to then, I worked mostly with pastels. Later I moved on to acrylics, which eventually led to oil painting.

Even though I have always been very active and serious about my art, I did not pursue painting as a career until later in my life.

I have always worked in an art field however. My art education was geared toward fine art and fashion design.

I worked in the fashion industry for 15 years designing for the country's top evening and special occasion wear houses and winning several prestigous industry's awards.

Today I commit to painting full time and I am very active competing and showing my art.

My work has gone up in value by well over 100% over the last 6 months alone.

If you are not familiar with my work or have not heard my name before, please do watch my auctions and you will see that I am consistent and professional.

My work is somewhat diverse as you may notice, but I really do not want to limit myself to only one style of painting at this point.

My typical work is very colorful and textured. I am most known for my landscapes, cityscapes and flamenco dancers.

I use primerly painting knives instead of brushes which give my work very distinct look and feel. The painting knife was just a scraping tool in the past, it has come a long way from then and today is available in many shapes and sizes specifically designed for painting. It was such a natural choice for me to use this tool. The knife and my personality were made for each other. I work fast with big bold strokes and thick layers of paint. Rushing to capture the moment, 90% expression, 10% detail. I did not discover the knife however until about 6 years ago when the oil paint solvents began to make me ill. I put down my brush and piked up the knife. It was a magical moment for me and I wondered why I have not tried it sooner. .

Some of the major characteristics of my work are bright, primary colors, contrast between the light and dark and lots and lots of texture.

I also create abstract paintings with practically no texture and carefully blended rich colors. These paintings are the result of my growth as an artist. Abstraction came to me naturally, but over a long period of time.

I have recently closed my studio and I am working out of my home until I can find another more suitable location for an artist's studio.

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