Single White Snowflake

Since it started snowing today, this is a fitting ACEO. It's done with acrylics applied in very thin washes on wet watercolor paper to make the background. Then, a large snowflake cut out of wrapping paper printed with little gold stars. (Just like the kind you used to do when you were a kid.)

Overall, a wintry yet cheerful tone.

I'm working on a series of these cards. Check back later for more.

Nov. 28 note: I'm especially fond of this ACEO, so I've had it printed on greeting cards that I am using for my Christmas card this year.

ACEO Prints

iPrintfromHome.com is now offering ACEO prints. Upload a scanned copy of your ACEO, and they'll print 8 copies on an uncut 8x10" sheet. For details, visit their web site:

http://www.iprintfromhome.com/image_child.asp?cid=12563&id=217841
That's the first time I've seen print services specifically for ACEOs.

I haven't tried their services yet, but this sounds interesting. If you try it, let me know about your experience.

Fall

We've had incredible fall colors this year -- brilliant yellows and reds -- and they've lasted longer than usual. It's breathtaking.

My ginkos especially have been gorgeous. Funniest thing: I went to work last Thursday and the ginkos looked great. Came home that evening and they'd dropped every single leaf. My driveway was paved in 4 inches of golden leaves. Very pretty!

Windy

Acrylic on paper. We've been having a lot of windy weather lately...funny the influence it has.

Carnival

A cheerful, happy, riot of colors. Acrylics on mat board. What the scan doesn't show is that the light areas are irridescent or opalescent - meaning they are slightly sparkly and shiny and change colors depending on the way the light hits.

Fronds

Acrylic paint and permanent ink on patterned paper. Again, this one just stuck in my head and wouldn't let go. Something about the shapes and the fall colors...

ACEO Magazine: Call for Entries

ACEO Magazine is now accepting entries for:

1. The October Artist of the Month Award.
2. Halloween and Fall Themed Cards for publication in the magazine and or newsletter.
3. ACEO Card Fiction just like Postcard Fiction. Create a double-sided ACEO. One side must resemble a postcard with stamp, return address section and mail to section. The other side must have oodles of creativity and a short creative fiction paragraph. Winners receive a permanent online ad on www.aceomagazine.com and possible publication.

Email entries to : aceomagazine@rogers.com.