May 17, 2017

Time for Tea

Colorful blue and yellow tea cup on a checked tablecloth

This is also an ACEO size card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in colored pencils and gold metallic marker.

This time the guild had a challenge called "Tea". I entered this charming little blue and yellow tea cup. It has the tea bag label hanging over the side and sits on a colorful tablecloth.

The guild was meeting in a local tea shop and we thought it would be nice to have a theme that honored our host. I believe she bought one of the pieces to hang on the wall permanently.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

 $40.00 email me nightmareartist@melissabenson.com
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May 16, 2017

I'll start with ACEO cards

Day of the Dead Cat Sugar Skull




This is an ACEO size card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in colored pencils.

My art guild had a challenge called "Day of the Dead". This cat with a sugar skull design was one of my entries.

Dia de Muertos is a wonderful Mexican holiday. In the begining of November, friends and family celebrate and honor those who have passed. Graves are decorated in bright colors, and marigolds and food are set out. Sugar skulls are set out  to welcome the dead back for a visit.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

This piece is sold.
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