Finding Fine Art

It's the first Friday of the month and a great time to find art on Etsy. One of the best options is to look for art teams on etsy for instance the Finding Fine Art Team, Vast Team, Art Walk Etsy Team, and Fine Art Friday Team. "Treasures for Your Apartment" treasury is just an example of the creative work of some of these artists and artisans...

A Virtual Art Walk

An Artful Heart is my virtual art walk this morning. This art treasury has some of my favorite Art Team members represented: Finding Fine Art Team, AWE Team (First Friday Art walk on Etsy) and Vast Team (Visual Arts Street Team). If you click the link above you'll find more details..

Local Art News:
I have a special place in my heart for small format art. When you love to paint and space is limited it's a great way to go...

Anyway, I heard about a Small Format Show at the San Clemente Art Gallery and it was fun. All the paintings are under 8" X 10" and are less than $300.00. The volunteers were warm and friendly and San Clemente is a great place to visit.

Art Treasury "Need Color in 2011?"

The beginning of the New Year is a great time to highlight artists. This gallery/treasury "Need Color in 2011?" has a variety of color, texture, and mediums.

I think many people feel original art or fine art photography is beyond their price range. Those special affordable art treasures are still available and the energy of original art is special. Every artist has a visual story to tell and I think these artists represented have a lot to say ...

First Friday Art Walk and Finding Fine Art

I belong to wonderful online art groups. AWE TEAM (Art Walk Etsy Team) and Vast Teams (Visual Art Street Team) are two that I support. Also Etsy Shop owners also have a movement supporting “finding art” called Fine Art Friday. The members within these groups work tirelessly to promote fine art, artists, and their creations.

So this Friday if you’re looking for art for your home or a gift, please search Etsy Shops and use the tags’ firstfridayartwalk, ffaw, awe team, vast team and fineartfriday you’ll find unique and fun creations . . . The following Etsy Treasury is an example of what you might see.

'Share the Joy This Holiday Season' by jcstrong

Fine art, jewelry, photographs and fashion, come in a variety of textures, mediums, cultures and style, They all make for great gifts this holiday season. Have some fun, buy a unique gift and share the joy...

I love the mix of art, fashion and home decor in this particular selection.

Click on the photos for details:

oekaki $100.00	eljayrae $20.00	ArtbyBuddy $250.00	OnTheHook $20.00
TouchOfSilver $43.00	modernmarks $18.00	LoveElycia $30.00	schemata $24.00
paintingwell $45.00	MoMuertos $15.00	pixestreasurec... $13.60	candythomasgou... $140.00
TheHighPlainsK... $45.00	SarahJohnAfana $24.00	litapsilverj $160.00	derekcollins $58.00

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Original Impressionist Landscape Painting

My all-time favorite subjects are the landscape and seascapes of San Clemente, California. San Clemente is a wonderful beach town rich in community friendliness and California history. The town is a mix of families, senior citizens, young, old, men and women that love the ocean.

Walk around town at different times of the day and you'll see the ocean, sky, and landscape in different vibrant colors. Today's painting is inspired by twilight walks near the beach, after a warm day in the sun.

Original Painting Abstract Ink Landscape

The inspiration for this work is the warm or should I say hot past few days in California. People have been walking around San Clemente in the evening. Early evening walks are fun you have the opportunity to meet the neighbors and cool off and see nature in a different light...

Shop Talk:
This is the time of the month I like to give you updates on what has happened on Etsy and with other artists and artisans. I curated art treasury's this month and was lucky to be selected in some lovely treasury's.

An Etsy Treasury is a completion of items that highlights the work of artists and artisans. Sometimes they are held together by a subject, theme or just fun. Here are just a few.

Art Treasury's:
Life Expressions I by JC Strong Gallery
Life Expressions II by JC Strong Gallery

Eclectic Treasury of Art and Fashion:
Platinum and Peach by Elegant Casual Jewelry
Autumn Harvest by Gallery Juana
Sex in the City by Triple J Pendants

Fun Treasury's:
Groovin With the Oldies by Backyard Photos
Fall Colors by the 50's Crowd by Plantlady
Blank Canvas Opened Mind by ArtdeJoie

I also belong to an Etsy Group called the AWE (Art Walk Etsy) Team on the first friday of the month they promote some fun and beautiful work on-line in their Etsy Shops.

Last but not least. I'd like to thank all my "followers" for taking the time to come along for the ride. I respect your input and fun comments.