tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53049128613144674382024-03-14T07:20:30.811-04:00Sunfluer DesignsA blog about an artist who designs handcrafted jewelry, creates art on canvas, paper using various mediums such as ink, acrylics, graphite and other materials for mixed media and fine art photography.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-88008476723013157692014-03-05T15:54:00.001-05:002014-03-05T15:54:48.453-05:00Wintery Scenes - Fine Art PhotographyThe images shown here were taken near my home in upstate New York. The snowflakes on wood image is a close up of the arm rest on the porch swing.<br />
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In addition to Fine Art America, on the sister site Pixels, my artwork can be placed on an iPhone or Samsung cellphone case.
Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-32039235760661973302014-02-08T17:22:00.000-05:002014-02-08T17:22:37.689-05:00Been a while... As a one person show, I find myself to be scattered all over the map. I've been putting forth concerted effort learning new skills to enrich my development. Over the last year, I took a digital photography workshop. Well, I have to blame my husband. He insisted I purchase a better camera. With this newly acquired equipment, it was time that I got over my clumsiness of working with digital photography applications. I was fortunate to take a workshop under a very skilled and knowledgeable photographer. Plug goes out to you, <a href="http://www.loriadamsphoto.com/about/" target="_blank">Lori</a><a href="http://www.loriadamsphoto.com/about/" target="_blank">!</a> If you need a good photographer, want to learn or brush up on skills, Lori offers arts in education workshops in the Putnam and Dutchess County areas of New York State.<br />
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One of the assignments I had to do for the photography class was capturing random images of strangers in the street. Have you heard of <a href="http://www.humansofnewyork.com/" target="_blank">Human's of New York</a>? Using HONY as a framework, I was required to go out and about town taking pictures of people. This project certainly forced me to get out of my comfort zone. I have to say, it was awkward. I'm truly not a extroverted person. For me, it's a work in progress to walk up to people I don't know and say, "Hi!" "I would like to take your picture for a class assignment." I don't know, maybe I could've approached it differently. I have to admit, I tried to take pics of people unaware - that was so much easier. I didn't bring the zoom lens. And, I didn't want to hide behind a bush or tree. I was attempting to be discreet but that's a challenge when I'm practically on top of people trying to take their picture!
For instance, I didn't want to disturb the man in the pic below. He was enjoying a warm summer day reading his book on the bench. I was sitting on the bench at the other side of the planter. Using the plant in my attempt at being discreet, I took this snap: <br />
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Keep in mind, I was just getting warmed up to the idea of doing this assignment. In the next image, the woman in the picture made it so easy for me. She was very happy to allow me to photograph her without any question whatsoever. Thank you woman with the cold drink! <br />
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What's important to remember here, the whole point of this exercise was for said student to learn to get comfortable with the camera and working with the various functions on it. With that being said, I wasn't focusing on composition as much as I was getting a feel for the equipment and pushing myself to engage total strangers.<br />
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Although it was a hot enough summer day when I took these images, the majority of the people I met, were happy to assist me. In this next image, the young woman had just come out of the coffee shop. As it turned out, she decided to sit next to me. I asked to take her picture and she thought at first she wouldn't make a good subject. I disagreed ever so poltiiely. She wanted me to direct her. I simply said, "just relax":<br />
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As it turns out, she was on her break in town and was so gracious to give me a few minutes of her time. I think she provided a lovely picture.<br />
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In the next image, I had to work a little bit to gain permission from protective mom. When I told her I was a student (I'm, ahem not as young as 'young woman' above), she queried me a bit, somewhat hesitant and eyed me with a little skepticism. Mom wanted to know where exactly I was studying. I managed to place her at ease when I was able to identify the <a href="http://www.barrettartcenter.org/" target="_blank">Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, NY</a><span id="goog_882990280"></span><span id="goog_882990281"></span>. Whew! I just loved the look of this family so I was gratefully relieved when she allowed me to snap the image:<br />
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I couldn't do this assignment without including myself. I was a willing but a tad shy participant by capturing my reflection in this storefront glass door. After all, doing all of this was for my own good! <br />
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The above images were taken in Millerton, NY. Thanks to all those who helped me take the leap out of my comfort zone just by saying "yes".<br />
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Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-61834166106559125442013-02-25T13:16:00.000-05:002013-02-25T13:16:12.060-05:00Tangling for ArtOMat<div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently, I discovered a new way to open up channels to my creative process by learning how to Zentangle. Do you know about <a href="http://zentangle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Zentangle</a>? It is a doodling type process where a structured pattern is created using pencils and pens. If the spirit moves you, you can throw other mediums into the mix. It's an intuitive activity where the general rule of thumb is little to no erasing in the course of creating the work. Basically, it's a go with the flow, at least that is how I approach it.<br />
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Zentangles are usually no larger then 3.5 x 2.5 the same size as an artist trading card. The size makes it ideal for art on small wood blocks; give or take an inch.<br />
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The idea to create Zentangles for ArtOMat didn't come to me right away. As I was exploring the technique, my daughter said to me, "Mom, those designs would look great on the art blocks!" Walla, the inspiration was born.<br />
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The Tangle in Blue is one that is on the next batch of art blocks I'm currently preparing for shipment. I used pencils, pens and watercolor to create it.<br />
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What I love about Zentangles is the liberating feeling I get by just sitting down and letting the lines, shapes, and circles "tell me" what it wants to be. It's a funny way of putting it but I think its a thing many artists experience when they begin a work. So essentially, you can say, I'm hooked because the lack of conformity is a language I understand very well. No boundaries - just go for it The one exception is that repeat patterns work very well in Zentangles but that is an exception I can live with and welcome, in fact. <br />
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I just about have all the new work completed for <a href="http://www.artomat.org/" target="_blank">ArtOMat</a>. Half the artwork has been mounted on the blocks. Some of the recent work is shown in the image at the top of this blog post. It's always an exciting time when new work is shipped out. I never know where the blocks will vend. I learned recently, that the previous batch was vending at The Cosmopolitan in Vegas - super exciting! It's thrilling to share my work. It feels down right good because we artists that contribute don't do it for the money. It's more like random acts of kindness. We do it to share our work and hopefully in the process add a ray of sunlight in a person's day.<br />
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-24152948167776233472013-01-30T11:28:00.001-05:002014-02-07T20:08:14.274-05:00Purusing What You Love"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."<br />
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I gain a great deal of satisfaction creating art. It is a thing I was told when I was very young that I had an aptitude for but lacked the self confidence and belief in myself to recognize it. Fast forward decades later and now in my mid-life, I'm doing what I love. I don't do it with the high expectation of getting rich because if I did that, if I thought in that narrow way, it would negatively impact my creativity. I would therefore, be trapped with the constant thought, this thing I make must be good enough so others will want to buy it. It must be good enough for others first and foremost. I can't do that. It's one of the reasons why I struggle sticking to one type of genre. For me, it's very limiting to do only landscapes or whatever. I do whatever moves me simply because it's important to me in that space of time.<br />
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The true pursuit of happiness is following our dreams. Doing things that motivates us from the inside out. I've done the corporate grind in the first half of my life. It was always a means to an end. It made the difference of keeping food on the table and the roof over the head. It was not something I loved doing or looked forward to with a great deal of satisfaction. Living life in that way although very necessary for many is enslavement. Our current economic system by design forces us into these boxes of confinement to survive. Life shouldn't be just about surviving. It should be about enjoying and doing so much more then just getting by.<br />
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The above video resonated with me because it is so very true in my opinion. It states plainly and clearly how limiting life can be if our primary motivation is getting rich. If getting rich is the main focus not the pursuit of doing a thing that enriches our soul is a death to our spirit. Having disposal income makes living life easier in many respects but when we master what we love by pursuing it, often times the money will follow.<br />
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I am nowhere near being independently wealthy through the sales of my art works. I am however, doing something that is fulfilling. It is also extremely satisfying to know that my work gives joy and meaning to others. I believe being true to my life which reflects in my work will lead to compensation that assists in my livelihood. That my primary focus is to create art because it gives me joy and the rest will follow.<br />
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-28440701509982521082012-12-12T11:35:00.001-05:002012-12-12T11:35:52.924-05:00A Different Point of View<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-45073459952139015412012-09-26T17:39:00.000-04:002012-09-26T17:39:50.981-04:00A LIttle Bit of This, A Little Bit of That<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"How
important are the visual arts in our society? I feel strongly
that the visual arts are of vast and incalculable importance.
Of course I could be prejudiced. I am a visual art. " ~ Kermit the Frog </span></span><br />
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I completed and shipped another set of 25 blocks to ArtOMat - Artists in Cellophane. As always it's a mixed bagged but I did make a Wild Flower series in this set.<br />
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The entire 12 Chinese zodiac series is completed. In this work, I
created a digital collage. I compiled this work into a 2013 calendar
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I'm officially a certified Graphic Designer having completed the certificate program at Sessions College Online. Below are snips of my work:<br />
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The psychedelic collage work inspired me to make the Chinese animals montage. Thanks to Sessions for the leap of inspiration.<br />
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This work is a mock up for product labels.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jester's Cap</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Jester's Cap is a mixed media abstract art experiment. The original work started out as a pencil, pen and mark drawing. I digitally enhanced the work to make what is shown here.<br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment10150999893016526_7033292}..[1]..[1]..[0].[2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment10150999893016526_7033292}..[1]..[1]..[0].[2]."><span id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment10150999893016526_7033292}..[1]..[1]..[0].[2]..[3]"><span id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment10150999893016526_7033292}..[1]..[1]..[0].[2]..[3]."><span id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment10150999893016526_7033292}..[1]..[1]..[0].[2]..[3]..[0]">The study in graphic design helped opened the door to the works shown here.</span></span></span></span></span>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-77994025368219757652012-08-20T17:24:00.000-04:002012-08-20T17:24:28.821-04:00Green Crossing“Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see.”
~ Thomas Jefferson<br /> <br />
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I support the legalization of Cannabis Sativa. It's a naturally occurring herb that offers many benefits for mind, body and soul. One benefit that interests me the most as an artist, is the planet's psychoactive properties that opens gateways to creativity. As an individual, I should be allowed without restriction to experiment as just another tool for my creative process in the same way I take in the world for inspiration. <br />
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Green Crossing, ink & markers on vellum</div>
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"It really puzzles me to see marijuana
connected with narcotics . . . dope
and all that crap. It's a thousand
times better than whiskey - it's an
assistant - a friend." ~ Louis Armstrong Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-91232110977239732122012-08-02T17:59:00.002-04:002012-08-02T17:59:38.345-04:00Exploring New Skills and Social Awareness MessagesI've been in a graphic design program over the past 7 months. It's coming along and I've been getting good grades on my projects. It has been a challenge which helps to stretch my creativity as well as help me grow professionally. It's not easy coming up with creative ideas but lately, I'm drawn (no pun intended) to concerns that mean a great deal to me.<br />
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I'm very active in things related to social awareness and humanitarian concerns. It takes up a great deal of my energy in my thoughts so it's only a natural progression for it to impact my artistic work. I want to create artworks that are meaningful - to me and what I think matters in the world. I see myself as wanting to take my art and adding messages to it but not in a contrived manner. For me, it really needs to come from my heart. I find that sometimes, I'm just waiting to be inspired as if I'm holding my breathe waiting for the spark. It helps when I write my ideas down or doddle or both.<br />
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My newest work is all in graphic design. I didn't pick up the pencil on these but rather jumped into illustrator for these social awareness message pieces. I've often found it's easier for me to create via my keyboard instead of thumbnails to the larger project. The approach helps me collect my thoughts and make modifications with relative ease.<br />
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<em>“Culture of the mind must be subservient to the heart.”</em> ~M. Gandhi</div>
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The first one is Global Citizen:<br />
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In the next design, I modified the artwork with a similar yet different message. Both hold the meaning I was aiming for while creating the work:<br />
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These ideas are meaningful to me and in my mind, holds a great deal of importance. I actually apply these principles as I see myself as part of the larger picture on this planet. And, although I'm not a capitalist in the sense of the word, I do need to make some sort of living in the confines of the monetary system in which we all live. With that being said, I've made these designs available in my <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer" target="_blank">Zazzle</a> store on cool products.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/think_globally_shop_locally_earth_peace_dove_tshirt-235732456862178889?rf=238276883391294040"> <img alt="Think Globally, Shop Locally Earth Peace Dove Tshirts" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/think_globally_shop_locally_earth_peace_dove_tshirt-r2d495727f9724332927065a58f60f6e4_f0ceq_325.jpg?bg=0xffffff" style="border: 0;" /> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/global_citizen_peace_dove_electronic_case-176889151285457932?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"> <img alt="Global Citizen Peace Dove Electronic Case" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/global_citizen_peace_dove_electronic_case-p176889151285457932bharf_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> </a> <br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/global_citizen_peace_dove_electronic_case-176889151285457932?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Global Citizen Peace Dove Electronic Case</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/earthglobe3_png_t_shirt-235381372250839875?rf=238276883391294040" target="_blank">Global Citizen Onesie</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by. Namaste.</div>
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<em>"A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.” </em>~ M. Gandhi</div>
</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-86054466507700581352012-06-12T20:37:00.002-04:002012-06-12T20:37:38.993-04:00Fruit SaladOne holiday observation I find to be very interesting is <span lang="es"><i>Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. </i>This day of remembrance honoring ancestors, dearly departed and friends is celebrated throughout Mexico. It is also celebrated in various ways around the world often known as All Saints Day or All Souls Day.</span><br />
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<span lang="es">The artwork depicting Dia de los Muertos often uses skulls designed in many colorful expressions. I've been working on a graphical representation as a way to practice new acquired skills through the Graphic Design course I'm currently pursuing. I wanted something very colorful with images of flowers surrounding the skull.</span><br />
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<span lang="es">Hey there! You can call me "Fruit Salad".</span><br />
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<span lang="es">Fruit Salad as I've decidedly refer to it, was created using Illustrator and InDesign. Working with a variety of shapes, colors and layering techniques, I was able to generate this festive skull. Instead of coins on the eyes for the ferryman, I used flowers. Hopefully, Charon will accept it as payment for safe crossing to the other side. ;))</span>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-7203400382147550952012-06-03T13:37:00.000-04:002012-06-03T13:41:05.422-04:00Eye ReadThe graphic design course I'm studying is progressing at a steady pace. I'm managing to complete a project a week. I've gone through Photoshop, Illustrator and currently working in InDesign. All of these are within the Adobe suite. I love Illustrator due to the ease at which I can manipulate objects. I work however, interchangeably within the entire suite. Although still in a learning curve, I've acquired quite a bit of knowledge in a relatively short time. It takes my work to an all new level.<br />
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I continue to practice my drawing skills using the traditional pencil and paper approach. I love working with pencils and the level of control, detail I can achieve with the medium. Yesterday, I got an idea to create a piece that represents love for reading. I read every single day. Life would be far less interesting without my books and access to doing research.<br />
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The piece started out with a pencil drawing of 'my' eye. Yes, I used my own eye as a model. I took a close up image of my eye using my cellphone. Using the photo as reference, I created an 'eye' drawing.<br />
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Hello - I see you. I worked with 2B, 4B, 7B, 8B, 9B pencils to create this drawing.<br />
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Using my Photoshop app, I flipped the image to create a "left" eye. This function is basic but fun to do nonetheless.<br />
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I opened the Illustrator app to create the typography elements for the artwork. Putting it all together, is a piece expressing an interest in reading.<br />
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"Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books." ~ Bell Hooks</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-62995978012357373492012-05-22T11:19:00.000-04:002012-05-22T11:23:07.446-04:00On Connections and Reciprocation<br />
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<a href="http://fineartamerica.com/products/chinese-zodiac-snake-barbara-giordano-canvas-print.html" target="_blank"></a> The other day, I received an email from <a href="http://readhead.ca/about/" target="_blank">Natalie Appleton</a> a Canadian writer in Vernon, BC. Natalie asked if she could use my image, Chinese Year of the Snake on her blog. Of course, I was delighted to share my work with another artist. The way I see it, it's a collaborative effort of sharing our individual passions. Natalie features my work on her blog and I get to tell you about it and share her blog with you. It's a loop and a supportive effort.<br />
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Natalie is a non-fiction writer. She has written articles for publications such as the NY Times, Vancouver Sun and Bangkok Post. Right now, Natalie is working on a new book about how she met her spouse in Bangkok who happens to be a Canadian. Visit <a href="http://readhead.ca/" target="_blank">Natalie's blog</a> to learn more about her work.<br />
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Thank you, Natalie for highlighting my work on your blog. I very much appreciate it.<br />
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“If you have a candle, the light won't glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.” ~ Steven TylerBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-17619086088446693802012-04-07T11:44:00.000-04:002012-04-07T11:44:02.573-04:00Chinese Astrology Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've created the 10th animal in the Chinese astrology series: The Dog.<br />
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The dog years are as follows:<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">1910*1922*1934*1946*1958*1970*1982*1994*2006*2018</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you were born in the year of the dog, you share the characteristics of being compassionate, reliable, pessimistic, anxious, honest, nosy and overwhelming.</span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></i></span><br />
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Other Chinese dog facts are:<br />
Eleventh in order, Chinese name—GOU, sign of fidelity<br />
Hour—7pm-8:59pm<br />
Month—October
Western Counterpart—Libra<br />
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Although this is the 10th drawing, I haven't created this series in succession in the Chinese zodiac wheel. My entire Chinese animal series can be purchased on great products in my <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/Sunfluer" target="_blank">Zazzle</a> stores and prints from <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/chinese-year-of-the-dog-astrology-barbara-giordano.html?newartwork=true" target="_blank">Fine Art America</a>. </div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-13802985871479350362012-03-26T09:05:00.001-04:002012-03-26T09:05:23.337-04:00Chinese Zodiac Monkey<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The monkey is #8 in the series of Chinese astrology animals. The drawing is created on 7" x 7" Bristol with archival ink pens and markers. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Monkeys can run circles
around other people with ease. They are curious and clever people who
catch on quickly to most anything. Monkey people generally can accomplish
any given task. They appreciate difficult or challenging work as it stimulates
them and makes them think." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Monkey Years are ninth
in the cycle following the Sheep Years, and recur every twelfth year.
The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential
to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Monkey Year
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> 1908*1920*1932*1944*1956*1968*1980*1992*2004*2016"</span><br />
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-60279446827824985762012-03-12T15:07:00.000-04:002012-03-12T15:07:11.486-04:00Steam Punk Robot Owl I created this new design using Adobe Illustrator. All the elements in the Steam Punk Owl to create the artwork was done using the shape tools in Illustrator. It is my own unique design inspired by an assignment for the Graphic Design course I'm taking online.<br />
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I've submitted this design for scoring on Threadless. If I receive a high enough score, it will be a chance to earn a place on Threadless. Please stop over to add your score on my design.<br />
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Score this design: "<a href="http://www.threadless.com/submission/409375/Steam_Punk_Robot_Owl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Steam_Punk_Robot_Owl&utm_campaign=designstreetteam=SunfluerDesigns">Steam Punk Robot Owl</a>," to help it get printed on <a href="http://www.threadless.com/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Steam_Punk_Robot_Owl&utm_campaign=designstreetteam=SunfluerDesigns">Threadless</a>!<br />
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Gratitude ~ 8))Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-66759665494960732192012-03-09T11:52:00.000-05:002012-03-09T11:52:00.986-05:00New Zazzle Products Created From Original Artwork<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blue_rose_rickshaw_messenger_bag-210030510198311777?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Blue Rose Rickshaw Messenger Bag</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/wild_sunflower_two_tone_digital_art_american_mojo_american_mojo_pillow-189846017539300389?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Wild Sunflower Two Tone Digital Art American MoJo throwpillow" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/wild_sunflower_two_tone_digital_art_american_mojo_american_mojo_pillow-rcf4e686d8ac54a88a2d6246fe32565e5_2zbjl_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/wild_sunflower_two_tone_digital_art_american_mojo_american_mojo_pillow-189846017539300389?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Wild Sunflower Two Tone Digital Art American MoJo</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/iphone_speck_case_midnight_majesty_fantasy_acryli_speckcase-176999814675719955?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">iPhone Speck Case, Midnight Majesty Fantasy Acryli</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ganash_success_deity_teapot-180246778876791955?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Ganash Success Deity Teapot teapot" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ganash_success_deity_teapot-r67e47cf3d7a74045aaf076763edbb393_2i64u_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ganash_success_deity_teapot-180246778876791955?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Ganash Success Deity Teapot</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hat_sunflower_bouquet_drawing-148566344518382459?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Hat, Sunflower Bouquet Drawing hat" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/hat_sunflower_bouquet_drawing-p148566344518382459x7i_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hat_sunflower_bouquet_drawing-148566344518382459?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Hat, Sunflower Bouquet Drawing</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a></div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-6706572959774395182011-12-05T09:43:00.001-05:002011-12-05T10:02:56.626-05:00Ornaments for the HolidaysOrnaments created from my original paintings and drawings. Find these at my Zazzle Stores:
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/peace_on_earth_dove_ornament-175658021005112440?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Peace on Earth Dove Ornament ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/peace_on_earth_dove_ornament-p175658021005112440zvh3h_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/peace_on_earth_dove_ornament-175658021005112440?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Peace on Earth Dove Ornament</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/african_american_little_angel_ornament-175066857200235734?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="African American Little Angel Ornament ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/african_american_little_angel_ornament-p175066857200235734zvhii_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/african_american_little_angel_ornament-175066857200235734?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">African American Little Angel Ornament</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/father_christmas_santa_ornament-175770485769977401?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Father Christmas Santa Ornament ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/father_christmas_santa_ornament-p175770485769977401zvhii_325.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/father_christmas_santa_ornament-175770485769977401?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Father Christmas Santa Ornament</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_bulldog_drawing-175459332012369207?gl=Dogs4U&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Ornament, Bulldog Drawing ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ornament_bulldog_drawing-p175459332012369207zvh3h_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_bulldog_drawing-175459332012369207?gl=Dogs4U&rf=238276883391294040">Ornament, Bulldog Drawing</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/dogs4u*">Dogs4U</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_folk_art-175870951282663614?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Ornament, Folk Art ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ornament_folk_art-p175870951282663614zvhii_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_folk_art-175870951282663614?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Ornament, Folk Art</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_chinese_astrology_dragon-175885330349092486?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Ornament, Chinese Astrology Dragon</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_german_shepherd_painting-175987907667463860?gl=Dogs4U&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Ornament, German Shepherd Painting ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ornament_german_shepherd_painting-p175987907667463860zvhii_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_german_shepherd_painting-175987907667463860?gl=Dogs4U&rf=238276883391294040">Ornament, German Shepherd Painting</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/dogs4u*">Dogs4U</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_robin_red_breast-175505227683783325?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Ornament Robin Red Breast ornament" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ornament_robin_red_breast-p175505227683783325zvhii_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ornament_robin_red_breast-175505227683783325?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">Ornament Robin Red Breast</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
<a href="http://www.offthecuffart.com/" target="_blank">OffTheCuffArt.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sunfluersjewelrydesigns.com/" target="_blank">SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/Sunfluer" target="_blank">Zazzle.com/Sunfluer </a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1890343377" target="_blank">Zazzle.com/Dogs4U </a><br />
<a href="http://sunfluerdesigns.imagekind.com/" target="_blank">SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.com</a></div>
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I found a cool website off of my kids magazine, called Muse. The website is <a href="http://wordle.net/">Wordle.net</a>. I created this Occupy Wall Street message art using the application on the site. This application that allows you to place any number of words in a box that will randomly place the words as shown in my little piece. <br />
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Have fun, get inspired. Add a few words or passages from a book. After you create it, make it public on the internet.<br />
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<a href="http://www.offthecuffart.com/">www.OffTheCuffArt.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sunfluersjewelrydesigns.com/">www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/Sunfluer">www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/Dogs4U">www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U</a><br />
<a href="http://sunfluerdesigns.imagekind.com/">SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.com</a>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-56926658942724005502011-11-08T08:03:00.001-05:002011-11-08T08:03:40.146-05:00An Assorted Artful Collection From The Zazzle Stores of James MacabeeNext in the line up helping to promote artists on Zazzle, is the assorted, artfully created products by James Macabee:
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunflowers_by_irina_canvas-192526747573391303?gl=MermaidMafia&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="SUNFLOWERS by Irina wrappedcanvas" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/sunflowers_by_irina_canvas-r245065ecde98494d98b1c44ac1eccba8_a3w9w_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunflowers_by_irina_canvas-192526747573391303?gl=MermaidMafia&rf=238276883391294040">SUNFLOWERS by Irina</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mermaidmafia?rf=238276883391294040">MermaidMafia</a><br />
Make a <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/photos-on%2Dcanvas?rf=238276883391294040">photographic canvas print</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bad_deuce_plaid_keds_shoes-167592275191889224?gl=KustomKicks&extralace=none&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Bad Deuce Plaid Keds kedsshoe" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/bad_deuce_plaid_keds_shoes-p167592275191889224kkhmz_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bad_deuce_plaid_keds_shoes-167592275191889224?gl=KustomKicks&extralace=none&rf=238276883391294040">Bad Deuce Plaid Keds</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/kustomkicks?rf=238276883391294040">KustomKicks</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/shoes?rf=238276883391294040">custom made sneakers</a> by zazzle.com</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bluebonnet_railroad_postcard-239287469757374216?gl=TheRepublicOfTexas&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Bluebonnet Railroad postcard" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/bluebonnet_railroad_postcard-p2392874697573742168ss_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bluebonnet_railroad_postcard-239287469757374216?gl=TheRepublicOfTexas&rf=238276883391294040">Bluebonnet Railroad</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/therepublicoftexas?rf=238276883391294040">TheRepublicOfTexas</a><br />
Join Zazzle's <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sell?rf=238276883391294040">artist affiliate program</a></div>
www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U<br />
http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-51528888113306915992011-11-01T08:46:00.001-04:002011-11-01T08:46:38.328-04:00Fun Zazzle Designs by Re Becca aka Gravity x9The spotlight in this feature is on Re Becca also known as Gravity x9. Look for these fun designs on Zazzle:<br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/thanksgiving_cartoon_turkey_pilgrim_dog_shirt-155150042108624415?gl=Fall_Seasons_Best&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Thanksgiving Cartoon Turkey Pilgrim petshirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/thanksgiving_cartoon_turkey_pilgrim_dog_shirt-p155150042108624415z8x9b_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/thanksgiving_cartoon_turkey_pilgrim_dog_shirt-155150042108624415?gl=Fall_Seasons_Best&rf=238276883391294040">Thanksgiving Cartoon Turkey Pilgrim</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/fall_seasons_best?rf=238276883391294040">Fall_Seasons_Best</a><br />
Browse more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cartoon+turkey+pet+clothing?rf=238276883391294040">Cartoon turkey Pet Clothing</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/fashion_statement_made_by_snowmen_card-137745741683826916?gl=I_Love_Xmas&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Fashion Statement made by Snowmen card" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/fashion_statement_made_by_snowmen_card-p1377457416838269168e2_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/fashion_statement_made_by_snowmen_card-137745741683826916?gl=I_Love_Xmas&rf=238276883391294040">Fashion Statement made by Snowmen</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_love_xmas?rf=238276883391294040">I_Love_Xmas</a><br />
Create a <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/notecards?rf=238276883391294040">notecard template</a> at zazzle</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy_new_year_2012_party_hats_on_white_confetti_tie-151569258728562408?gl=NewYearsCelebration&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Happy New Year 2012 - Party Hats on White Confetti tie" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/happy_new_year_2012_party_hats_on_white_confetti_tie-p151569258728562408f7u_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy_new_year_2012_party_hats_on_white_confetti_tie-151569258728562408?gl=NewYearsCelebration&rf=238276883391294040">Happy New Year 2012 - Party Hats on White Confetti</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/newyearscelebration?rf=238276883391294040">NewYearsCelebration</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy+2012+ties?rf=238276883391294040">Happy 2012 Ties</a></div>
www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U<br />
http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-88379655437136043482011-10-17T10:44:00.002-04:002011-10-17T10:44:44.437-04:00Beauty Within on Zazzle<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/precious_moments_mousepad-144669647705284037?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Precious Moments mousepad" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/precious_moments_mousepad-p144669647705284037aby_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/precious_moments_mousepad-144669647705284037?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040">Precious Moments</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/capturedbykc?rf=238276883391294040">capturedbyKC</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sell/designers?rf=238276883391294040">Sell art</a> online at Zazzle.</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/loves_me_loves_me_not_speckcase-176674430276517134?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Loves Me Loves Me Not speckcase" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/loves_me_loves_me_not_speckcase-p176674430276517134z8hcq_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/loves_me_loves_me_not_speckcase-176674430276517134?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040">Loves Me Loves Me Not</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/capturedbykc?rf=238276883391294040">capturedbyKC</a><br />
Browse other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ipod+touch+cases?rf=238276883391294040">iPod touch cases</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/new_beginnings_poster-228106587940222207?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="New Beginnings print" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/new_beginnings_poster-r0d616cb113d8443bb9ea08ba3df792b0_ww7_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/new_beginnings_poster-228106587940222207?gl=capturedbyKC&rf=238276883391294040">New Beginnings</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/capturedbykc?rf=238276883391294040">capturedbyKC</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/nature+posters?rf=238276883391294040">Nature Posters</a></div>
www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U<br />
http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-14088476177579238712011-10-14T21:46:00.004-04:002011-10-14T21:46:36.627-04:00Captured Moments on ZazzleSusan Elkin's fine art photography:
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/gray_barn_reflections_of_serenity_postcard-239775132454337173?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Gray Barn - Reflections of Serenity postcard" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/gray_barn_reflections_of_serenity_postcard-p2397751324543371738ss_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/gray_barn_reflections_of_serenity_postcard-239775132454337173?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040">Gray Barn - Reflections of Serenity</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/susanelkin?rf=238276883391294040">SusanElkin</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/colorful+postcards">Colorful Postcards</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/roses_i_orange_red_and_gold_glory_postcard-239324295437776093?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Roses I - Orange, Red and Gold Glory postcard" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/roses_i_orange_red_and_gold_glory_postcard-p2393242954377760938ss_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/roses_i_orange_red_and_gold_glory_postcard-239324295437776093?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040">Roses I - Orange, Red and Gold Glory</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/susanelkin?rf=238276883391294040">SusanElkin</a><br />
Browse other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/colorful+postcards">Colorful Postcards</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/night_sky_i_glory_at_dusk_postcard-239681586481339179?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Night Sky I - Glory at Dusk postcard" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/night_sky_i_glory_at_dusk_postcard-p2396815864813391798ss_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/night_sky_i_glory_at_dusk_postcard-239681586481339179?gl=SusanElkin&rf=238276883391294040">Night Sky I - Glory at Dusk</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/susanelkin?rf=238276883391294040">SusanElkin</a><br />
Join one of the largest <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sell">artist affiliate programs</a></div>
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www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U<br />
http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-57878179718872126442011-10-07T11:00:00.000-04:002011-10-07T11:00:33.208-04:00Favorite Picks from the Marta Harvey Zazzle ShopApproximately once per week or so, I help to promote my artist friends' Zazzle stores by featuring my favorite picks:
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/owl_and_moon_cross_hatched_speckcase-176974289235286608?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Owl and Moon Cross Hatched speckcase" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/owl_and_moon_cross_hatched_speckcase-p176974289235286608z8jf5_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/owl_and_moon_cross_hatched_speckcase-176974289235286608?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040">Owl and Moon Cross Hatched</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/martaharvey?rf=238276883391294040">martaharvey</a><br />
Browse other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/iphone+cases">iphone cases</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cat_art_black_and_white_iphone_case_speckcase-176603663215575155?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Cat Art Black and White iPhone Case speckcase" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/cat_art_black_and_white_iphone_case_speckcase-p176603663215575155z8jnd_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cat_art_black_and_white_iphone_case_speckcase-176603663215575155?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040">Cat Art Black and White iPhone Case</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/martaharvey?rf=238276883391294040">martaharvey</a><br />
Become a <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sell/affiliates">iphone affiliate</a> for Zazzle.</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hand_carved_bird_tshirt-235809659509433682?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Hand Carved Bird shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/hand_carved_bird_tshirt-p235809659509433682zv2j7_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hand_carved_bird_tshirt-235809659509433682?gl=martaharvey&rf=238276883391294040">Hand Carved Bird</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/martaharvey?rf=238276883391294040">martaharvey</a><br />
View other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/art+tshirts">Art T-Shirts</a></div>
www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U<br />
http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-49642598898311722952011-10-03T20:46:00.000-04:002011-10-03T20:49:00.431-04:00Help the Occupy Wall Street ProtestersI made products in my shop in support for the Occupy Wall Street 99% protesters. 50% of the proceeds from every sale of the 99% products will go to Occupy Wall Street. The top 1% understand pie charts.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_the_99_pie_chart_bumper_sticker-128302057723025457?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="I Am The 99% Pie Chart Bumper Sticker bumpersticker" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/i_am_the_99_pie_chart_bumper_sticker-p128302057723025457f82_325.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_the_99_pie_chart_bumper_sticker-128302057723025457?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">I Am The 99% Pie Chart Bumper Sticker</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_the_99_button-145069087500021095?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="I Am The 99% Button button" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/i_am_the_99_button-p145069087500021095ang_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_the_99_button-145069087500021095?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">I Am The 99% Button</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_one_of_the_99_pie_chart_hat-148378374455985486?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="I Am One of the 99% Pie Chart Hat hat" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/i_am_one_of_the_99_pie_chart_hat-p1483783744559854868h6_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_am_one_of_the_99_pie_chart_hat-148378374455985486?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">I Am One of the 99% Pie Chart Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/im_the_99_pie_chart_shirt-235070945387408558?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="I'm The 99% Pie Chart Shirt shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/im_the_99_pie_chart_shirt-p235070945387408558zwwus_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/im_the_99_pie_chart_shirt-235070945387408558?gl=sunfluer&rf=238276883391294040">I'm The 99% Pie Chart Shirt</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sunfluer*">sunfluer</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/occupy+tshirts?rf=238276883391294040">Occupy T-Shirts</a></div>
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www.OffTheCuffArt.com</div>
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www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com</div>
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www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer</div>
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www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4U</div>
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http://SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.com
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Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-39498665102781089052011-09-26T16:47:00.001-04:002011-09-26T16:47:53.531-04:00Fun and Cheerful Art by Kewzoo on Zazzle<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leroy_the_llama_canvas-192442788083087021?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Leroy the Llama wrappedcanvas" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/leroy_the_llama_canvas-r96bbf3cc83ca43c18e649679870e994e_8b0w_325.jpg?view_angle=%5b0.0000%2c45.0000%2c0.0000%5d" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leroy_the_llama_canvas-192442788083087021?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040">Leroy the Llama</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/kewzoo?rf=238276883391294040">kewzoo</a><br />
Print your <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/photos-on%2Dcanvas?rf=238276883391294040">photo on canvas</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy_elephant_dyptych_canvas-192120535402130707?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Happy Elephant Dyptych wrappedcanvas" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/happy_elephant_dyptych_canvas-r4e86cc2906dd4dc7927e07fd05f0cf27_wqo_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy_elephant_dyptych_canvas-192120535402130707?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040">Happy Elephant Dyptych</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/kewzoo?rf=238276883391294040">kewzoo</a><br />
Create <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/photos-on%2Dcanvas?rf=238276883391294040">photo to canvas prints</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/friendly_dolphin_pod_canvas-192942783425754167?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Friendly Dolphin Pod wrappedcanvas" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/friendly_dolphin_pod_canvas-r20775bd91e0549fe955e61ddb9b76f67_adjg_325.jpg?view_angle=%5b0.0000%2c45.0000%2c0.0000%5d" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/friendly_dolphin_pod_canvas-192942783425754167?gl=kewzoo&rf=238276883391294040">Friendly Dolphin Pod</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/kewzoo?rf=238276883391294040">kewzoo</a><br />
Print your <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/photos-on%2Dcanvas?rf=238276883391294040">photo on canvas</a></div>
www.OffTheCuffArt.com<br />
www.SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Sunfluer<br />
www.Zazzle.com/Dogs4<br />
www,SunfluerDesigns.Imagekind.comBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505866105152498768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304912861314467438.post-11821243046676745402011-09-19T19:28:00.004-04:002011-09-19T19:28:47.916-04:00Fanciful Art on Zazzle by Borealis Art<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/destiny_card-137985797062900555?gl=BorealisArt&rf=238276883391294040"><img alt="Destiny Card card" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/destiny_card-p137985797062900555f8a_325.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/destiny_card-137985797062900555?gl=BorealisArt&rf=238276883391294040">Destiny Card</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/borealisart?rf=238276883391294040">BorealisArt</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/destiny+cards?rf=238276883391294040">Destiny Cards</a></div>
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