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Paint Party Friday - Original ACEOs of BUILDINGS in my country

Hi everyone, thanks for coming to see these!
I missed the last (and the first) Paint Party Friday and I was really sad about it cause I was looking forward A LOT. Well, I am glad that I made it for this friday, although I am like THE LAST on the list. oh well... hopefully someone will still come visit :)


In the last months I've had an idea to paint scenes from my country (the Czech republic), but since landscapes and building were always a challenge for me, I didn't really know what format I should go for and what medium to use. And then I finally got it! ACEO! Watercolor and Acrylics... why not :) I enjoy painting little things so much and figured that it could ease it up for me with such challenging themes.
Well, I simply want to share the beauties of my home country, because I myself adore them. So here are first three. Hope you will like them!!


This is town's square of Kromeriz, you can see a castle's tower on the left, right behind it are the castle gardens where my hubby and I got married. Such a beautiful place!

ACEO original Watercolor. Available for sale. 


This is the town hall of town I come from - Kojetin. We also have a nice square on the top of a hill, or the center of the whole town. In the past there used to be a lot of trees everywhere and even a large fountain, but trees were taken down, and the fountain stopped working and was very broken, so it's not there anymore either.
Anyway, the buildings are simply wonderful! And they did amazing job rebuilding the Town hall - it burned dowseveral years ago when it was hit by a lightning stroke.

Original Acrylic ACEO. For sale. 

This is again in Kromeriz. Close to the square. It's a white building, a school of Justice. In the front of it there is a statue of T.G.Masaryk - a great president from the past!

Original Acrylic ACEO. For sale.


Well.. let me know what you think :) I have tons more coming up, but as you can probably imagine, it will take a while as I have to really work on the details!!
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  1. SHERI COOKMarch 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I like the Town Hall and Town Square best! Love that they are ACEOs too!

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  2. angelselfMarch 25, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    You've done such a great job with these, Kate. Excellent work!...and so many details. All of these straight lines and geometries are not easy to do. Plus, you always amaze me with the amount of work you turnout =) Kathryn

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  3. BrigittemarieMarch 25, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    These look fabulous!!! It's amazing how much detail you can fit into a ACEO :-) Love your blog!

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  4. GlorV1March 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Amazing! Great job Kate. Oh to be able to draw buildings, and scenery. One of my dreams one day. I love your buildings, thanks for sharing.

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  5. EVAMarch 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The important thing is that you made it to the party this week Kate! That's wonderful! People seemed to be visiting up until yesterday so I am sure you will get visitors.

    These are gorgeous and so detailed! And really lovely memories of home for you.

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  6. ChristineMarch 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    These are so beautiful, even the skies.

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  7. HeatherMarch 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    OH kate, these are so pretty. you do an amazing job with buildings and town structures....I love the colors - so vibrant and full of detail. well done! Have a great day - xo

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    These are so colourful and so detailed for ACEOs! I love painting building and you've done a lovely job of these! I've recently discovered the joy of painting i miniature too and really enjoy them! Welcome to the party!

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  9. DeannaMarch 25, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love these little paintings! I can not believe you got all of that detail on a tiny ACEO! Very well done. Your country looks beautiful!

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  10. Jenny March 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    What a wonderful little glimpse into your world, such a pretty place...so lovely to capture it in paint too :)

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  11. AbelaMarch 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Some very careful work, it is very difficult to do so much detail in a small format. Greetings

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  12. NellyMarch 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    These are so wonderful. Such detail. Great job!

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  13. Kharlie BugMarch 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    The detail is amazing. Such wonderful art!

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  14. Kristin DudishMarch 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love the colors (and what a great tribute to your country)! It is truly amazing that you are able to create such wonderfully detailed works in ACEO size!

    xo
    Kristin

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  15. CrystalMarch 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love your buildings. Its like I get to visit another country through your art. Amazing detail! I wish I could do architecture but there is just too many straight lines for me! :-)

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  16. Pam TuckerMarch 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What gorgeous work you do! Amazing for such a small scale. Truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing about your country. It's wonderful to get a glimpse through your art! :)

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  17. Heather FoustMarch 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow there is such great details for being so small! Great work!

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  18. Rosie KaplanMarch 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Lovely vibrant paintings.

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  19. Hybrid JMarch 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Great detailed work! Wonderful. Feeling like you're taking us to a journey to your country. And such vibrant color palette. Well Done! ;)

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  20. YvonneMarch 26, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wow so much detail in your ACEO's. Lovely work . Happy PPF.

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  21. gmaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    You have captured beautiful detail with these cards. Very nice!

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  22. KateHollomanMarch 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you all for wonderful comments! I really appreciate them :)

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  23. Carrie MartinezMarch 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Wow, such amazing detail in so little of a space! These are gorgeous! I love the vibrant colors and the bold outlines...almost makes me feel like I am visiting your home town :) I love to see scenes from other places, like traveling without going anywhere. Have an inspired weekend!

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  24. Priti LisaMarch 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I've never seen so much attention to detail...and on so tiny a piece! These a absolutely wonderful!!!!
    xo

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  25. MarianneMarch 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Oh my . Kate your art is so amazing. The detail on these cards is beautiful.

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  26. AnnabelleMarch 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Aceo's in miniature and such detail.
    A patient soul, a keen eye and a steady , very steady hand!

    Amazing work and capture of a fairytale land.

    Annabelle >^..^<

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  27. AnnabelleMarch 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I meant, "town squares in miniature and such detail."

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