Monday, January 23, 2012

Psst...


February 1st - 7th.


{whoa.  that's a big discount.  I wonder what she's up to...}


Well, I'll tell you.  
I'm clearing out my current stock of prints.  To be honest, they haven't been moving very fast, and I just don't like when my art stays locked up in boxes and folders.  I want to set it all free.  I want you to have them.  They each have a little bit of my soul brushed right into them, after all.  With wishful and hopeful thinking, I'm also gearing up (financially & by minimizing) to move if/when my husband becomes employed again soon.  On another note, I feel myself heading in a new direction.  I may or may not decide to reprint these paintings in the future, so if there's been a few that have been catching your eye, now is an excellent time to get an amazing deal.  It's quite a win-win  ...and just so you know, for some images, I only have 1 or 2 left.  
  
If you're a blog reader, or a Facebook fan and you'd like to have me hold a few for you before the sale even starts, please let me know!  I'd love to do that. Once the sale starts, I'll email you a link to your custom listing in my Etsy shop, and you won't have to worry about something getting snatched up before you can get to your computer.  
  
...and hey, it's a new year, put something new in your home to look at, hang something fresh at work, or give a fun little valentines gift.  
  
[All prints are high quality and come sealed in a crystal clear bag, behind a sturdy backing board, and are carefully packaged in a rigid mailer.]


As always don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions (or if you'd like something put on hold).  
Email: Alisha.Vernon@gmail.com
  
Thanks,
  
Alisha


  
  
  

Monday, January 16, 2012

Thank You

I just wanted to write a quick post to say "THANK YOU!" to everyone that has supported my little art shop these past few months.  I appreciate you all, from the bottom of my big squishy heart.  
Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?...

Back to September, HERE I told you why I had been putting the pedal to metal in my Etsy shop...and then we had a big crazy sale.  It felt great to be shipping out my work.  Definitely a great lifter of the spirit.  The first orders for Pop Art Portraits started trickling in and by November, Christmas orders were in full swing.  I shipped out Thirty-Six portraits just in December!  You can see them HERE along with the much appreciated positive feedback, HERE you've all left for me in my shop.  A few portraits were special requested to be done on a large canvas, and ended up being fun collaborations between me and the client.  HERE is an example of one.  Towards the end of December, I introduced a new item... Wood Photo Blocks.  I'm really excited about these because I love the look of natural wood behind a photo, and the panels actually come from a local company in Salem,OR.  


Also, if you read this blog, it was probably hard to miss that I created and auctioned three paintings as a fundraiser towards the Budd Family's adoption fund.  All together, after expenses were taken out, we were able to raise $330.36.  Thank you to everyone that participated and helped me spread the word.  I know they still have a ways to go, so if you would like to help, contact me or Abbie.  If you fell in love with any of those paintings, I will be offering prints in the near future.

In the midst of all this excitement, I was contacted by a company called "All My Walls" who was interested in possibly licensing images of my abstract paintings.  That right there was a dream come true.  I've always wanted that to happen, but didn't think that it really would...and definitely not until I had things more "together."  Last week I sent in my agreement and today I'm actually working on getting my images to them.  All My Walls is a company that makes metal wall hangings from artists' work.  I'll keep you posted on how all of that unfolds.
 
Other than that, my little son is growing up fast...and adorable.   ...and we're still in the duplex, we relocated to in October, just waiting for someone to give my dear husband a job.  ...while simultaneously attempting to not go crazy.  ;)  I'm also getting the ball rolling for a new and different venture in my life, that I'll talk more about later.

I'll leave you with a little secret though.  I'm going to have a big sale on my Abstract Prints soon.  I'll post the dates here on my blog beforehand, so if you don't want to miss it, just make sure you're subscribed to this blog.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Art Auction for Adoption Fundraiser

The paint has dried.
Ebay auctions are up and running.
My little heart is humming with excitement.
  
I have done all that I can and now it is time to hope, cross my fingers, wait, and see.
  
If you're new, I'll help you catch up...
I know of dear sweet family who is in the process of adopting and the only thing in their way is the monstrous amount of money that is required (in the ballpark of $20,000!!!)  I wrote here about why I'm especially into helping them.  I devised a plan to paint 3 paintings with their situation in mind, and auction them on ebay, with all proceeds going straight to their adoption fund.  It has all come together and the auctions are ending in a couple days!  We just need to find those who would love to bid on something like this.  
  
Please check out the paintings and see if they are something you're into.  Bringing art into your home that also helps an adoption happen, is amazingly special.
  
If it's not your thing, but you think this is an awesome idea, please help me to find others that might be interested.   Post this on your Facebook, mention it on your blog, pin it on Pinterest, tweet it, email someone....you get the idea!  But hurry, the first auction ends Tuesday night (Dec. 20th).


Title:  New Addition
16" x 20" on 1.5" deep stretched canvas
EBAY AUCTION ends Tuesday, December 20th
Read more about this painting HERE

Title:  The Gift
16" x 20" on 1.5" deep stretched canvas
EBAY AUCTION ends Wednesday, December 21st
Read more about this painting HERE


Title:  She Gives
16" x 20" on 1.5" deep stretched canvas
EBAY AUCTION ends Thursday, December 22nd
Read more about this painting HERE

Anyone near McMinnville, OR can select "Local Pick-up" at check out to avoid paying any shipping fees.  After the auction I'll contact you to set up a time to pick up.

Thank You!

Alisha

Sunday, December 18, 2011

She Gives

Here it is!  The final painting of the series 
for the Budd Family Adoption fundraiser!

16" x 20" on stretched canvas 1.5" deep
  
To be honest, I was little stumped on this last painting.  No irresistible urges for red circles or sketches from months ago that suddenly seemed perfect.  ...so I thought about it....and pretty soon my mind was clear that this painting would be about the birth mother.  It would be about her difficult choice, her strength, and her ultimately doing something good for her child, even though it might be one of the most painful things she has ever done. No matter her situation I have a deep respect for anyone who is faced with the task of putting their unborn child up for adoption and having to choose an adoptive family....rather than choosing which colors to paint the nursery. This piece is about reverence for her.  I'm in awe of the whole situation and how deeply emotional it is for all involved.  The figure in the upper left represents the birth mother and the round sphere is the child.  She's looking down upon the family she has chosen and they are humbly, gratefully, and with much respect, accepting this gift of a child.

It is now available for auction on Ebay and will be ending soon!  (Thursday Dec. 22nd)



I need your help in these two ways...: 

1.   Please bid if you'd like to have this in your home, and help an adoption become possible.  If you're considering it, you can just "watch the item" on your ebay account.

2.  Help me spread the word to find others are interested.  Share it on Facebook, tweet it, mention this on your blog, send an email,... you get the idea.  Anything!  ...well probably not snail mail.  ;)  The first auction ends this Tuesday, Dec. 20th.


Thank You!



The Gift

Here is painting 2 of 3 for the adoption fundraiser...

16" x 20" on 1.5" deep stretched canvas
  
I started this one a bit more intuitively than the first.  Rather than working from a sketch, I just had the irresistible urge to start with a bold red circle outline in the upper left, so I started there and went with it...painting with this family in my heart and mind.  In the end, I felt like this red circle I started with represented something really quite special.  Again there are 4 figures, just like the family, with a fifth figure coming to them as a special kind of gift that they are receiving, surrounding, and protecting.  I love watching what happens when I embrace "less thinking, more painting."  :)  I hope you do too.  This painting is now available for auction on Ebay ending very soon.  (Wednesday, December 21st)
  
I would really appreciate any help in spreading the word and possibly finding those who are interested in helping an adoption happen, by buying a painting.  Please share on facebook, blogs, etc.
  
Thank You!
  
The first painting is here, and I wrote more about it here.
The third and final painting will be posted soon.  You will be able to find a link to it on my blog when I write about it, or by selecting "see other items" while view the ebay listing.
  

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Painting Auction for Adoption Fundraiser

I'm so excited that this is finally all coming together.  This is my 2nd effort to help the dear Budd Family raise money for their adoption.  Thank you to those who contributed last month!  We were able to give $35.00  
Of course I want to help more so here's the plan...

I've put my heart and soul into three 16" x 20" paintings just for this occasion and they're being auctioned on Ebay with 100% of the profits going straight to the Budd Family.  Here is the first one...

"New Addition"
16 x 20 on stretched canvas





As I started this painting, I was thinking of the anticipation and struggles that might occur in the process of adoption. ...and then the wonderment, nurturing, and love that will come when a new little life is placed in their care.  It's so special.  The really cool part is that I actually sketched this in my sketchbook six months before this project ever crossed my  mind.  When I was wondering what I would paint for it, this image vaguely popped back into my head and I knew I'd be starting there.  When I went back to find the drawing, I was pretty delighted to see that that there were 4 figures, just like the 4 members of their family.  It was meant to be.  :)

If you're maybe even the slightest bit interested, I encourage you to check it out on Ebay and click "watch item" so that you can stay posted on the status of the auction.  How special would it feel to know that you helped play a part in joining a sweet little child with a family?!  
(my guess? ...pretty special.)

Make sure you're subscribed to my blog so that you'll be sure to see the next painting and get the Ebay link to it.  Just enter your email in the upper right.  (I do mention new blog posts on my Facebook page, but sometimes we don't see every single status update, ya know?  Subscribing sends new blog posts straight to your inbox)

Now I'm going to straight up ask you a favor.  If you're reading this, could you please help me find others that might be interested in a meaningful piece of art that can help to get this family connected with a baby in need of a home.  No special prizes.  Just some good old fashioned help. (...maybe a pinch of Christmas spirit?)  
Here's what you can do:
  1. If you have a blog and/or Facebook fanpage, please give this project a mention.
  2. Pin it on Pinterest.  (Pin any image from this post or the ebay auction and it will link back if someone clicks on it from Pinterest)
  3. Share it on your personal Facebook page.  (find the light gray " f " below this post)
  4. Find a post about it on my Facebook page and "Like" it and/or Share it.
(& don't dilly dally.  The first auction ends Dec. 20th)  


Ebay Listing for 1st Painting:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/130617173707?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_942wt_323

Thank you so SO much.



-Alisha
Page from my sketchbook that inspired this first painting.

Monday, December 5, 2011

20% OFF on all Original Abstract Paintings! + Christmas Deadlines



Now through December 15th get 20% off any original abstract painting in my shop!
Prices have been updated.
Click HERE to see what is currently available.

Also, If you are planning on ordering a Pop Art Portrait as a Christmas gift, there are just about 5 spaces left.
Click HERE to view the Pop Art Portrait section of my shop.
See more examples HERE!


I now have gift wrap and priority mail upgrade available.  Just add it to your cart!

Be sure to check out my Prints sections, as I've added several new ones in the last few weeks.


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