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BIRDs and PARROTs on ACEOs :)

Hi, I am back with some samples of what I've been doing lately. As you probably already know, I love ACEOs and the whole concept of small art fascinates me.

Here are some birds and some parrots.

The rest you can find in my shop http://katehollart.etsy.com
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  1. ShaylaMay 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    THESE ARE AMAZING!!!! You are so darn good!

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  2. KateHollomanMay 26, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    aww, thanks Shayla and Sophia. Yeah, I was off for a long time. But I will do my best to keep up with the blogs :)

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  3. Rosie KaplanMay 26, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Very good birds. You are very talented

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  4. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Wow, your birds are wonderful! Just visited you at Jimmy the sheep too...you are very talented!

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  5. CameronMay 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Kate!

    I'm here from PPF.....I must say these birds are truly gorgeous...and what's so amazingly cool about them is that I can totally tell you did them! Your style and the personality of these beautiful birds shines in each one :D

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  6. Tammie LeeMay 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    they are wonderful, i love how each one has a different spirit about them.

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  7. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 26, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Oh my! These are wonderful!

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    these are fabulous! i'm a big fan of ACEOs too and love how detailed these are given the tiny dimensions! beautiful!

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  9. SunshineshelleMay 27, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Utterly wonderful feathered creatures, great work... I'm babysitting a canary at the moment & it's singing makes my heart soar :)

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  10. AbelaMay 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I love birds, how well these worked. Saludos

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  11. carlareyMay 27, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Oh wow, these birds are wonderful, their expressions are each so unique, especially impressive considering that they are tiny!

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  12. EVAMay 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Gorgeous birds with such personalities shining through! Beautiful!

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  13. BahamaDawnMay 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    fantastic birds!!!

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  14. KateHollomanMay 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you all SO much for your comments. They made my day! :)
    To me it's kind of funny how ACEOs are considered tiny. They are not a challenge for me at all, I just love doing the small things and it's so natural for me. I might try to come up with something even smaller next time :D
    anyway, thank you all again! I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving some love;)

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  15. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    these are really good,, eyes are one of the hardest things to create life in and you nailed it!Happy PPF !I love them!Beautiful birds,,

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  16. TheresaMay 27, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love these! Especially the white one, it reminds me of my bird that passed I had him for 13yrs. Happy PPF! Theresa

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  17. Anne ButeraMay 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    These are just gorgeous! Well done! Each does seem to have its own personality!

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  18. A'n'G JohnsonMay 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These are all great. I just love the White Crane

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  19. NettyMay 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Such a terrific collection of birds, am loving them all. Wishing you a happy PPF, Annette x

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  20. ChristineMay 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    such beautiful sketches, lovely ACEO work. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Heather FoustMay 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    These birds are great! Love all the colors! I have never done ACEO. Maybe someday.

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  22. GlorV1May 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Amazing work Kate! Small art is so hard for me but you sure have captured the essence of your birds. Excellent! Happy PPF!

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  23. Julie PrichardMay 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh! These are great. I am partial to #1 because we own a Citron Cockatoo named Rikki :) Happy PPF!

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  24. Her SpeakMay 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    The swan may be my favorite--I love the graceful neck. :)

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  25. Kristin DudishMay 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    These are wonderful - I love the variety of colors!

    xo
    Kristin

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  26. TerrieMay 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I wish I were half as talented - these are dynamite birds!

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  27. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Lovely birdies :0)

    love Dawn xx

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  28. KateHollomanMay 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    oh dear, thank you so much! Your comments are making my day :)

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  29. JulieMay 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Wonderful, I love their expressions.

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  30. Carola BartzMay 27, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    These birds are amazing!! This is stunning work!

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  31. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    These are incredible- I am always amazed at the detail certain artists (YOU) can pull into such a small piece- awesome work!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  32. KateHollomanMay 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you Carola and Stephanie. I feel honored :)

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  33. Sinderella's StudioMay 28, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    great work!!!! love your new banner and logo...also love your paintings of Czech republic!!!! They are beautiful.
    cheers, dana

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  34. INeedToColorMay 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    These are incredible, and I love your use of marker on their outlines!

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  35. Paula - Buenos AiresMay 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Each of them has his own personality/expession. Wonderfully lively animals.

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  36. CrystalMay 29, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I love each and every one of your awesome bird ACEO's. I am a fan of small format art as well and you definitely have the touch! :-)

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  37. Theresa PlasMay 29, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    These are great Kate! Excellent tones and the eyes are right on.

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  38. KateHollomanMay 29, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Aww, thanks everyone, you have no idea how much this means to me! Thank you!

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  39. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    These are awesome Kate!

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  40. Priti LisaMay 31, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I am amazed at the small, detailed work...they look like photographs ♥

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