birch trees in a lavender field

Birch Trees in a Lavender Field
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Birch Trees in a Lavender Field Art Print

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Birch Trees in a Lavender Field Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 32"x24" in my Society6 shop
and up to 60" x 45" in my FineArtAmerica shop.

connected in energy painting and prints

Tree Ring
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Wood, 2012
Prints Available: http://society6.com/CreativeStash

Connected in Energy Art Print

Connected in Energy iPhone Cases

Connected in Energy Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 24"x24" in my Society6 shop
and up to 48" x 48" in my FineArtAmerica shop.

waterlily painting and prints

Waterlily
Acrylic on Canvas, 10x10, 2012
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Waterlily Art Print

Waterlily iPhone Cases

Waterlily Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 24"x24" in my Society6 shop
and up to 40" x 40" in my Fine ArtAmerica shop.

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tree ring painting and prints

My friends and artisans Heather and Fred of Heather and Fred Studios, fine art furniture for the contemporary home, have been generously allowing me to sift through there wood scraps for use with my wood paintings. As a token of my appreciation I wanted to give them a work of art on one of their wood blocks. What else do you paint for wood artisans then wood, right? I thought a tree ring painting would be a great way to honor both our crafts.

Tree Ring
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Wood, 2012
Prints Available: http://society6.com/CreativeStash

Tree Ring Art Print

Tree Ring iPhone Cases

Tree Ring Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 27"x24" in my Society6 shop
and up to 48" x 43" in my FineArtAmerica shop.

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illuminated path painting and prints

This painting was created from intuition. It actually started out as a self-portrait attempt, when that didn't work out I painted over it and decided to just let whatever was inside come alive. I love trees so, naturally a forest came forth. Walking along this beautiful stone path at twilight, I imagine being struck with the awe of nature's beauty and am quite curious as to where this path may lead.

Illuminated Path
Acrylic on Canvas 20x16, 2012
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Illuminated Path Art Print

Illuminated Path iPhone Cases

Illuminated Path Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 24"x30" in my Society6 shop
and up to 48" x 60" in my FineArtAmerica shop.

desert wash abstract painting and prints

True abstracts can be a challenge. I have the desire to paint over them with extra layers and make them "something". I restrained myself on this piece and final artwork is serene and can be different things to different viewers, I love that. The beautiful color palette is inspired by the desert.

Desert Wash
Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas 20x16, 2012
Original Available: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeStash
Prints Available: http://society6.com/CreativeStash

Desert Wash Art Print

Desert Wash iPhone Cases

Desert Wash Stationary Cards

Stretched canvas prints available up to 24"x30" in my Society6 shop
and up to 48" x 60" in my FineArtAmerica shop.

butterfly fairy vibrant painting and prints

This beautiful piece was commissioned by Fairy Vishous (that's her roller derby name!). She is a lover of fairies, butterflies and hibiscus flowers. I so enjoyed creating this painting for her and hope it brings much love and joy to her home!

Butterfly Fairy
Acrylic, Oil Pastel on Canvas 20x24, 2012
Original Sold
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Butterfly Fairy Art Print

iPhone cases available in my Society6 shop.

Stationary cards available in my Society6 shop.

new abstract work

The creative every day theme for May is one, today I am sharing a painting I worked on last week. This one is mostly acrylic with some watercolor and oil pastel thrown in for some added pop in color. 

I used the sketch below that I created a few weeks ago in my sketchbook as inspiration and decided to paint in "one" direction for this month's challenge.

I painted the artwork intending to hang it vertical but, when I brought it in my house I decided I liked it better horizontal. That could have a lot to do with the space I ended up placing it in as well as the fact that the piece took on it's own life separate from the sketch. I am wondering about whether or not to sign the front, this way the direction of the art can change based on the space it's in.

 
When I started I was trying to mimic the sketch but, as you see the feeling and colors don't match at all. There is something in the quick strokes, splashes of color and color choices that got lost on transition to a canvas. I didn't realize what a difference it would make going from watercolor / paper to acrylic / canvas. Good lesson learned about art materials with this project.

Which direction do you prefer the artwork, vertical or horizontal?

ladybug flowers whimsical painting and prints

Ladybug Flowers Original Painting

 

Title: Ladybug Flowers
Date: 2012
Medium: Acrylic, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Marker
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 16" x 20" x 0.5"
Kristen Fagan ©2012

While on a road trip I turned a quick sketch of flowers into whimsical ladybug flowers. I love sketching while in the car, it frees your mind to wander. The movement from place to place and surrounding scenery inspires and evolves with the passing miles. After a few years living in my sketchbook, I was ready to bring the sketch and all it's joyful whimsy to life in this painting.

Ladybug Flowers Art Print

iPhone cases available in my Society6 shop.

Stationary cards available in my Society6 shop.

dandelion and willow paintings and prints now available

Willow Tree Art Print

Willow Tree Original Acrylic Painting

Title: Willow Tree
Date: 2012
Medium: Acrylic, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Marker
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 16" x 12" x 0.5"
Kristen Fagan ©2012

Inspired by my grandparent's wild weeping willow tree. I spent many afternoons having tea parties, swinging on the tire swing and marveling at it's beautiful long weeping branches.

Original painting for sale in my Etsy shop. Prints, cards, skins and cases available in my Society6 shop.

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Dandelion Art Print

Dandelion Original Acrylic Painting

Title: Dandelion
Date: 2009
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 24" x 1"
Kristen Fagan ©2012

This painting was inspired by an enormous dandelion I spotted and photographed while on vacation in Alpine, Arizona. I have love making wishes with dandelions and this big and beautiful flower was such a magical surprise instead of blowing it away I wanted to live forever on canvas.

Original painting for sale in my Etsy shop. Prints, cards, skins and cases available in my Society6 shop.