More for My Dew Drop Series

Two Raindrops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Miniature Art

ACEO - Art Card

I love the dew drop series!

SOLD :)

Dew Drop Series is Back

Blue Meets Yellow Dew Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

Looks like the dew drop series is back! I've begum adding to it again. I do love painting these tiny little dew drop paintings.

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http://www.facebook.com/rasquier

Teacup Sized Art

Gloomy Day Drops

by Rita A. Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

What is an ATC & ACEO?

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) - Traded amongst artists.

Art Cards, Editions & Originals (ACEO) - Sold to artists and collectors.

Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards are one in the same.

They are referred to as Artist Trading Cards when traded and Art Cards when sold.

The only requirement is the size. The size is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The same size as other themed trading cards. They fit perfectly into the sleeves and sheets that are created for regular trading cards.

Artists from all over the world create these little works of art in a variety of different mediums and subject matter. Artists trade them with other artists.

Artists sell them to those who love small art and to those who would love to collect art but cannot really afford to buy the larger pieces the artist is selling. This also allows people to collect a larger variety of art since they are only buying little pieces. The art cards are meant to be sold at lower prices and to reach a wider audience.

They can be framed in little frames. They can be matted and framed singly in an 8x10 inch frame for a very contemporary look. Mat them in groups in a single mat to fill a larger or longer frame.

The Art Cards I have created have all been original watercolor paintings. I store them in a 3 ring binder filled with sheets of trading card sleeves. I sell my original watercolor Art Cards through my Squier Etsy Shop.

Collecting Art Cards or Artist Trading Cards is a fabulous way to create your own art collection.

Start your art collection today if you haven't already!

January's Painting A Day Challenge

Painting A Day for the Month of January has been posted to my website: http://rasquier.com

I still cannot believe I made at least one painting everyday of the past year. Somedays, I made more than one. I'll have to count them up on my website to see what the final total of paintings were. They're all there, shown month by month.

This was an awesome project!

January Watercolors

Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak at some of January's Painting A Day paintings. A colorful variety of snowy landscapes, a few dew drops and the thought of spring flowers.

Today, I am working on editing the photos from December and January to get my website up to date.

http://rasquier.com

Painting A Day Continues

Let It Snow - January 19, 2011

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

My Painting A Day Challenge continues, pretty soon actually in less than 2 weeks I will have a complete year of miniature watercolors paintings. At least one painting, painted everyday of the year. Somedays, more than one was done.

Three Weeks Worth

Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak at three weeks worth of my Painting A Day challenge paintings. I have photographed them all individually this afternoon, plus today's painting.

I will post a few here from time to time and slowly listing them for sale in my Etsy shop: http://squier.etsy.com

The Day After Thanksgiving

Bouquet of Thanks

Thanksgiving Flowers

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

Hope you all had a wonderful and very Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a very peaceful and quiet Thanksgiving. We were able to get everything cleaned up and put away in time to watch the Charlie Brown specials that were on TV last night.

Painting A Day Meets Frames

I'm all caught up on photographing my Painting A Day paintings. I found some nice frames and displayed a few in groupings of 3. The sun cooperated this afternoon, so I was able to get some nice photos.

On the left is:

Cinnamon Forest - November 15, 2010

On the top right is:

Mustard Forest - November 20, 2010

on the bottom right is:

Black & Tan Forest - November 19, 2010

All painted by me, Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Matted and framed for display only to 8 x 10 inches

Random Painting A Day

Nature's Dawn

by Artist Rita Squier

Painting A Day: October 11, 2010

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

A random miniature watercolor painting from my Painting A Day Challenge series.

My Painting A Day Challenge

October's Painting A Day

With all that has been going on with my dog Chloe, I have finally been able to get all of October's Painting A Day paintings up on my website: http://rasquier.com

I love viewing the little painting a day paintings on my website. As you scroll over each of the little thumbnails it appears larger on the left side. The larger image is approximately the actual size of the painting, at least it is on my computer screen.

If you click on any of the little thumbnails it may take you to my Etsy shop listing for that item. All the little mini paintings are for sale. If they have not been listed in my Etsy shop, you may purchase them directly through me and pay via PayPal. Simply click the little email link on the pop up page and let me know the title(s) of the painting(s) and I will get back to you as soon as I can with the prices of the painting(s) and shipping costs. I ship out the paintings fairly quickly, sometimes even the same day if I have received your payment before 3 pm eastern.

All of my Painting A Day paintings are 2 1/2 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide. I sign the front and title, date, etc. on the back.

I love my website!

Enjoy.

Tuesday's Tips and Techniques for Watercolor Painting

Trimming Your Own ACEO/ATC Paper

Quality paper is an important key to painting in watercolor. Trim your favorite watercolor paper down to ACEO/ATC size. A 22x30 inch sheet of watercolor paper can be trimmed into 72 cards with only about an inch of scrap along one edge. A quarter sheet of watercolor paper will yield 18 cards. I love painting on Saunders Waterford 140 lb. 100% cotton rag acid free watercolor paper. If trimmed wisely, you can even trim off all or at least most of the watermarks.

Measure your watercolor paper. Because of the paper making process, not all sheets are exactly 22x30 inches. Most of the time, they're slightly larger. The brand of paper I use the 30 inch length has pretty much always been 30 inches and the 22 inch length has been slightly longer.

You will need to use a ruler, a pencil for making tiny measured tick marks, an exacto knife for slicing the paper and a cutting mat to cut on. Or you can use a mat cutter for trimming down the paper. Use the straight edge cutter blade. Either method, I suggest cutting with the backside of the paper up. This way if you make any marks, finger prints or scuffs with the ruler, they'll be on the back of your paper.

For Trimming a Full 22 x 30 inch Sheet of Watercolor paper:

The 30 inch length can be trimmed down to create 12 - 2 1/2 inch strips.

The 22 inch length can be trimmed down to create 6 - 3 1/2 inch cards,

with approximately one inch of scrap leftover.

For Trimming a Quarter 11x15 inch Sheet of Watercolor Paper:

The 15 inch length can be trimmed down to create 6 - 2 1/2 inch strips.

The 11 inch length can be trimmed down to create 3 - 3 1/2 inch cards,

with approximately one inch of scrap leftover.

Save the scraps for test strips!

One full sheet of watercolor paper yields 72 cards at 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.

One quarter sheet of watercolor paper yields 18 cards at 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.

Framing Little ACEO Paintings

How to Frame an ACEO

Since ACEOs are so small, it looks really cool to mat and frame them into an 8x10 inch frame. I love the drama of either a white or a black mat with the little work of art floating in the middle. Even though this one is set in a wooden frame it has a modern contemporary flair.

This is also a sneak peak at Painting A Day: October 20, 2010 - Autumn Brown Drops

ACEO = Art Cards, Editions & Originals

ATC - Artist Trading Card

Pretty much the same, a 2.5 x 3.5 inch little work of art created in any medium. They can be originals or print editions. All of mine are original watercolor paintings. ACEOs are bought and sold. ATCs are traded. It's a great way to start or add to an original art collection.

Things are beginning to get back to normal here and I am doing my best to get my Painting A Day Challenge posted to my blog again. I have managed to get all of September's Paintings up on my website. Take a look here: Painting A Day for the Month of September.

Sacrificial Anodes, What's That

Rusty Water Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Painting A Day: September 22, 2010

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

This lovely little water drop was painted on a day, I tried to fill the tub with water to give the dog a bath. The tub filled with rusty looking water!

Turns out the sacrificial anode rods inside the water heater needed replacing. Who knew? Sacrificial what? Anodes? But the tank looks nice and shiny on the outside.

A little internet research and a trip to the hardware store was in order. Followed by my darling husband replacing the anode rods. Then he drained the tank, bucket by bucket.

Now we have clean, clear water! And the dog got her bath.

What is an ATC and ACEO?

Golden Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Painting A Day - September 21, 2010

Original Watercolor

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

What is an ATC & ACEO?

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) - Traded amongst artists.

Art Cards, Editions & Originals (ACEO) - Sold to artists and collectors.

Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards are one in the same.

They are referred to as Artist Trading Cards when traded and Art Cards when sold.

The only requirement is the size. The size is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The same size as other themed trading cards. They fit perfectly into the sleeves and sheets that are created for regular trading cards.

Artists from all over the world create these little works of art in a variety of different mediums and subject matter. Artists trade them with other artists.

Artists sell them to those who love small art and to those who would love to collect art but cannot really afford to buy the larger pieces the artist is selling. This also allows people to collect a larger variety of art since they are only buying little pieces. The art cards are meant to be sold at lower prices and to reach a wider audience.

They can be framed in little frames. They can be matted and framed singly in an 8x10 inch frame for a very contemporary look. Mat them in groups in a single mat to fill a larger or longer frame.

The Art Cards I have created have all been original watercolor paintings. I store them in a 3 ring binder filled with sheets of trading card sleeves. I sell my original watercolor Art Cards through my Etsy Shop.

Collecting Art Cards or Artist Trading Cards is a fabulous way to create your own art collection.

Start your art collection today if you haven't already!

Entered An ACEO Challenge

Escape to Nature

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

Painting A Day : September 16, 2010

I have decided to enter my Escape to Nature ACEO

in this month's Nature Challenge on The ACEO Challenge blog.

Voting begins tomorrow ... please head over there tomorrow and vote for my ACEO!

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9/24/10 Voting is now open for 7 days!

http://theaceochallenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/aceo-challenge-4.html

Vote for me #27 Rita!

Coming Soon

Hip Hip Hurray!

I've got my computer back and it's running just fine. Next week I will begin posting my Painting A Day Challenge paintings. Nope this is not a sneak peak of the paintings from the past two weeks, it's a photo of some of last years ACEO paintings. A few are still available if you're interested (hint, hint.)

I have also been working on a new line of items for my Etsy shop. I will unveil those next week too!

Thank goodness it's Friday and have a fabulous weekend.

--Rita

Lots of Dew Drops

Sweet Peridot Dew Drop - August 26, 2010

Honey Dew Drop - August 25, 2010

Chocolate Raspberry Drop - August 24, 2010

Emerald Dew Drop - August 23, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

Four more additions to my Painting A Day Challenge and my Dew Drop Series. All of which can be found in my Squier Etsy Shop: http://squier.etsy.com A variety of these dew drops would look awesome framed together as a group!

Painted in the Adirondacks

Day at the Lake - August 20, 2010

Before the Storm - August 21, 2010

Day of the Storm - August 22, 2010

After the Storm - August 23, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

Spent another gorgeous long weekend in the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York. Boy did it rain on Sunday. A lake that is usually calm and peaceful through the night, sounded as though we were on the ocean complete with little white caps.

One More Dew Drop

Oily Dew Drop - August 13, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO = Art Card, Editions & Originals

Little works of art that measure only 2.5 x 3.5 inches and are flat, yet created in any medium.

ATC = Artist Trading Cards

Little works of art that measure only 2.5 x 3.5 inches and are flat, yet created in any medium.

Pretty much the same, the only difference is that ACEOs are bought and sold and ATCs are traded.

All of mine are original watercolor paintings ... I may be interested in trading some of my older ones for finely created originals. Let me know if you're interested.