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Enter my giveaway for a matted ACEO of my painting "Cats: Polish Pottery LI" (51)..  2.5"x3.5" print matted to fit a 5x7 frame!   This is one of my more popular prints. Enter..  My matted prints look GREAT framed..


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Heres some framed prints I'll be hanging locally!  (16x20 framed print (polish pottery 50),  11x14 framed print  (polish pottery 64) and 8x10 framed print (polish pottery 62)  contact me if you are interested in purchasing a framed print and I can put one together for you too!  

#64 in the Polish Pottery Still Life Series "Sink Bubbles"  Just won Member's Choice in the Still Life show this May on EBSQart.com!!  I just found out last night and was so excited!  I really love that painting! :D

Cat commission painting, "Mayflower"

My latest pet commission is, Mayflower.  She is painted on a 12x12x1.5" canvas with acrylic.  No need to frame!

contact me if you are interested in having me  paint your pet!


Here is a collage I did from reference photo, work in progress pics to final painting. Sides painted black.



Mayflower
12x12x1.5"
Acrylic
2013


Check my Website for Commission prices.  I have 2 lists.. one for Still life commissions and another for Pet/Misc commissions.   Prices are a ball park depending on complexity. :)

www.heathersims.com

Polish pottery still life painting 16x20x1.5" on eBay and Pet commission painting example.

I'm excited that my Sink Bubbles painting was featured last week on EBSQart.com!!   All week it was on the front page! :D    EBSQ is also having a still life exhibit that I entered this painting in so whoever buys this should definitely vote for it first week of June when voting takes place on EBSQ..    No worries.. I'll post about voting come June..   VERY happy with the painting.. hope it finds a good home.

Sink Bubbles: Polish Pottery LXIV
16x20x1.5"
available on eBay (auction ends soon!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140970674816?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Also just finished this painting of Zeke 12x12x1.5" acrylic on canvas.  Pet commission painting..  Here's a collage that shows reference pic to painting.

For commission pricing check here (pet commission pricing towards bottom of page):  http://www.heathersims.com/Art/Commissions_Print_pricing.html

Sink Bubbles: Polish Pottery LXIV.. 64th in my series.. 16x20 and listed!

Just finished this still life and have listed it on EBay.    I love these sink still life's and plan on doing more.   I had a lot of fun on this one painting 2 of my favorite things to paint water and glass.   Really happy with how it turned out..

Listing on Ebay here:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/140970674816?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

16x20x1.5"
Ready to hang!
sides painted black..  no frame needed!

Nibblefest, April 20, 2013 "Trees"

Just finished my Nibblefest entry.. Theme is "Trees".  For my entry I painted a Polish pottery based water glass with ice water outside with the forest trees reflecting into the water.  I love painting water, glass and reflections so this was a fun one and also a landscape!  

Painted on a 4x6x3/4" canvas.. Acrylic with sides painted black.  Ready to display!

Ebay Listing here:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/140959760655?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

New listing.. Polish Pottery still life series

I've been putting up for sale on Ebay some older paintings in my Polish Pottery Still Life series..  This painting I have never listed for sale before.  Breakfast: Polish PotteryXXX..  30th in my still life series.. It's available on Ebay or Etsy..  You can do a buy it now or best offer.. on Ebay or you can enter Etsy thru my FB art page (link below) and get a 15% coupon on anything in my Etsy store!

On Ebay here:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/140956075861?

ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

On Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/129234420/breakfast-polish-pottery-xxx-original

get a 15% coupon by entering my Etsy store through my Facebook art page here.. and while you are at it.. I'd love if you'd "Like" my page! :D

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Original-Art-by-Heather-Sims/143997235555?ref=hl

And now.. I'm working on a pet portrait commission of a black lab named Pearl.  Pearl lost both eyes and had to have them surgically removed but yet she is still a certified therapy dog..  she can still fetch and look at that smile!!  Final pics to come soon! :)

paintings, prints and more painting. :)

My Sink Splatter painting ends tomorrow night!  Get it before it's gone!    Highly detailed painting.. I really enjoy painting water and glass and of course the Polish pottery!   This morning while jogging on the treadmill I had an idea for another still life so plan on doing that a few paintings away.

Here's Sink Splatter auction.. with my unikat Polish pottery pieces.
**print also available on EBay and Etsy!**

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140949318517?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

print listing here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140950038825?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I also added a print of this painting matted on EBay too!  5x7 print
listing here:  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140953266825?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I'm back at the easel.  Up next a special dog portrait of a black lab named Pearl.  :)

Super Larry.. the anti sobriety Superhero 4x4x3/4"

Introducing "Super Larry".." fighter of sobriety and fighting for the people....... drunk people"

 I've painted Larry as a new character I created participating in the 29 Faces challenge this February.   Thinking about this show. I thought  Larry would make a great Super Hero.. he is the #1 fan in the Budweiser club.. He is a frequent bar fly and party goer..   Want to party?  Larry says..  He's ready to get his "drink on". ;D

Larry.. hanging out on Bourbon Street.. ready to fight sobriety! :D

4x4x3/4" 

Listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/128069324/super-larry-fighter-of-sobriety-4x4x75

this is entered in the EBSQ Super hero show!! check it out and voting starts tomorrow!!! :D

http://www.ebsqart.com/Artist/Heather-Sims/11243/Exhibit-Entries/Super-Larry/738520/

Nibbefest Ends today! plus Polish Pottery work in progress

I LOVED the 29 Faces challenge I did in February and plan on participating for the next 29 Faces challenge.   One of the things I really enjoyed about the challenge is trying new things.  Typically I paint still lifes, pet portraits and such.  29 Faces was fun because I got to experiment and try made up faces and even a fun creature I named Larry.. He was so much fun, in fact, I plan to paint more with Larry and he sold immediately when listed on Etsy.  I got a lot of positive feedback on him which made me want to experiment and try some new things with my paintings.  I'll still continue with my still lives but this is fun to mix it up too.  Pet portraits will always be fun.  I also would like to tackle a realistic face. maybe paint Darrell from Walking Dead?  Was thinking about that as I watched last Sunday's episode. Love Walking Dead!

I didn't paint much in 2012 or really even 2011..  I guess just a slump.  I think all artists go through that.   2011 was the last time I painted a Polish Pottery Still life.. Sad!  I really love my Polish pottery still life series and will definitely be continuing that after I've received inquiries when I'll be painting new ones.  Now!! The series is back underway! Yay!! :)

So I have Polish Pottery 62 underway.. I'm super excited about it..think it will turn out well..  Here's the Work in progress photo..   It's 16x20 which feels huge after all the 4x4's I painted in February for 29 Faces... Stay tuned.. Hoping to have this finished later in the week.. LOTS of detail and much to do! :D

My Nibblefest entry ends today!!  I blogged about it on March 20th.. Check it out..  Bunny Foo Foo likes to bop mice on the head and the good fairy warns him 3 times or she'll turn him into a goon.. (Check my last blog post if you want to read the nursery rhyme) Years later.. as he sits on the park bench with his bloody mallet he's still bopping those mice.   The good fairy isn't happy and she's casting her spell.   Look out Bunny Foo Foo.. see the mouse on back with his own mallet out for revenge?  LOL..  I really had a great time painting Bunny Foo Foo.. and it ENDS tonight! grab it while you can.. it's a bit dark humor and cute too! :)

AUCTION here!! :D http://www.ebay.com/itm/140938196554?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Or search EBay for "NFAC Sims" and you can find my monthly Nibblefest entries.  Contact me if you'd like to be included on my mailing list.  :D

Face 29 Bar monster Feb 28, 2013

For Face 29 I wanted to experiment a bit and create a creature.  I came up with a yellow fuzzy 4 armed creature sitting at the bar..  Larry.   3 arms hold his drinks and one for his burger. I think he's ready to pass out!


Happy I did it.. 29 Faces in 28 days! Woot!  Definitely participating in the next go around!  Lots of fun and I've even got some pet commissions from the challenge.  :)


4x4x3/4" acrylic on canvas
sides painted black
ready to display

Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/125047670/face-29-in-29-faces-challenge-bar

Face 28 in 29 Faces Challenge. Bar lady Feb 28, 2013

28th Face..  (need name suggestions).   I had fun with her.. burnt down cigarette, wine, bleached hair lots of dark roots, blue smeared makeup.  LOL..  She was fun!

I think she may be my bar frog paintings date! :)



acrylic on canvas
4x4x3/4"
sides painted black
Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/125024829/face-28-in-29-faces-challenge-bar-lady

Face 27. Fairy Feb 27,2013

Face 27.. I decided to try my first fairy by adding some wings to her back.  Again loving painting the pink hair!  Isn't she pretty?

2 faces left! :)


Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/124908026/face-27-in-29-faces-challenge-pink

Face 26.. Reggie: Bar Fly Feb 26, 2013

Face 26..   Reggie... the bar fly. :)


Acrylic on canvas
4x4x3/4"
sides painted black
ready to display
Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/124803847/face-26-of-29-faces-challenge-bar-frog

Face 24.. 50 Shades of Moo: Old Bossy Feb 24,2013

Face 24 was a fun one..    I originally thought i'd just paint a cow portrait when my husband suggested I make the cow up and an art friend suggested adding glasses..  I put in the book and then asked for suggestions for a book title and she said "50 Shades of Moo".. Now I read the 50 shades book too.. so thought her suggestion was great! Thank you Vicky Knowles!..  Notice the cow bell on the book cover..

I'm going to have to paint more fun ones like this!  I enjoyed it so much!

50 Shades of Moo: Old Bossy
4x4x3/4" acrylic on canvas
sides painted black
ready to display
Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/124592587/face-24-in-29-faces-challenge-old-bossy

Face 23 Maine coon cat portrait Feb 23, 2013

Face 23 is my Maine coon mix cat, Simon.  I adopted him and his brother in 2009. I love this laid back breed. Simon is one cool cat.  He's always at the pantry begging for treats and will roll on his back to have his belly rubbed just like a dog! LOL... He's great!

4x4x3/4" acrylic on canvas
sides painted black
Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/124504645/face-23-in-29-faces-challenge-maine

Face 22.. Ace- Yellow Lab portrait Feb 22, 2013

Face 22 is a portrait of Ace a yellow lab owned by a friend.   I loved this pose and the big lab smile! :D I added his name on the name tag.


Acrylic on canvas
4x4x3/4"
sides painted black
SOLD

Face 21 Jack Russell Terrier, Eddie Portrait Feb, 21, 2013

Face 21..  Meet Eddie. Eddie is was adopted by his owner from National Mill dog rescue.  Lynde uploaded a bunch of pics for me to choose from to paint and i picked the reference to use with this giant smile on his face.  Ok many of the pics he had that smile but I loved that pic.  I painted him and added his name to his bone dog tag and there he is.  Look at that face!  What a happy dog!


Acrylic on canvas
4x4x3/4"
sides painted black.
Sold

Face 20.. Pheasant painting Feb 20,2013

Face 20.. a friend of mine sent me a pic of her pheasant, Rocky to paint for the faces challenge.  Thank you Michelle for letting me paint your pretty bird!   I love the colors on this guy.  I guess I wasn't familiar with pheasants and realize how pretty they are.  Wow!


4x4x3/4" acrylic on canvas
sides painted black
ready to display


Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/124209150/face-20-in-29-faces-challenge-rocky-the?

Face 19.. Mr. Comb over.. Feb 19, 2013

Face 19..  I decided to have a little fun and paint a real character.  Notice the one hair swirled on top?  The stench radiating behind? crumbs in his beard..  Ladies.. may need to clean him up before bringing him home to mom and dad!


Acrylic on canvas
4x4x3/4"
varnished sides painted black.. perfect addition for you creepy guy collection of paintings. :D

Etsy listing here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/124101283/face-19-in-29-faces-challenge-meet-comb

Face 18 Cat portrait Feb 18, 2013

For face 18 I painted my new kitten Sergio.  We got him in December and he's such a sweet boy.  Has transitioned into the family very well.

Etsy listing here:https://www.etsy.com/listing/123997338/face-18-in-the-29-faces-challenge-my


4"x4"x3/4" canvas
sides painted black
varnished