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ACEO - a Little Format for Big Artwork

ACEO stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. The Artwork always has to measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches but isn't limited to a specific medium or subject. So if you can think it and create it, do it on this format and you might even sell it, because this format has collectors' eyes on it!

HOW I GOT TO ACEOs

I started creating ACEOs a few years ago. After I moved to the States, I started exploring the waters as an artist and found out many cool things about what an artist can do in America. When I came across ACEOs, I was hooked and I only wished I started a lot earlier when there was a big boom and they were so popular that almost anything you created was sold! I always loved drawing miniatures and so this became a very fun way to create something intriguing and I knew it could have great value. In the past I created several series, some of which were more popular and sold almost instantly (like Watercolor Mermaids, or Colored-pencil Parakeets, or Marker Puppy and Kitty series), and some that gained the audience but didn't sell as much. Regardless of that, my experience with ACEOs is great and I will appreciate it forever!

LITTLE TIME? IT'S OK!


I am currently very busy with a lot of great things and so can't focus on bigger formats, even though I'd love to. So I thought, how can I still create a piece of art, from start to finish, without spending a lot of time on it, but making sure it will be a really good result in the end? Oh that's right! ACEOs! (not saying that just because it's a small format that you shouldn't take your time to make good art, I am just very fortunate that I work fast and my pace helps my focus, and I'm very happy that I can have a finished art piece in a short amount of time.)

So I sat down and painted that first eye. It became so huge on Facebook! I got so many views, so many comments, so many new page likes, and so much encouragement to show more! (It actually sold on ebay! Yaaay!) So with the little time that I could give to more, I did. I painted two more eyes. But I didn't want to just stick to that, and last night I decided to relax a little and give it more. 

MY LOVE FOR PORTRAITS


If you follow my blog, you probably already noticed that I have a thing for portraits. Well, here is another one! I have been very inspired by some previously viewed art pieces of red heads, that I had to paint one too. (Maybe it's because there is a little red in my hair too and I'm so proud of it haha!) 







Here is also the painting video :)



And you can click here for the Ebay listing (because OF COURSE I will put it up!)

And check out Paint Party Friday!

This is it from me today, because we are having a fantastic weekend focused on missions, and after my daughter wakes up from her nap, I will rejoin the local happenings.


Have a great day and a great weekend!


Kate



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  1. DVArtistApril 13, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    Wow wonderful piece of art. I love the eye.

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  2. FayeApril 13, 2018 at 9:06 AM

    Kate, your paintings are beautiful. Your ability to do eyes is simply amazing. I enjoyed the video of the red haired girl.

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  3. A Colorful WorldApril 13, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    Adorable pieces! And I love the eye!

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  4. Linda KunsmanApril 13, 2018 at 1:22 PM

    gorgeous paintings!! I can really appreciate the small size. Happy PPF!

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  5. GigglesApril 13, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    Your work is amazing! I am always impressed when people work so small! Well done!

    Peace Giggles

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  6. Jenn JilksApril 14, 2018 at 8:12 AM

    I love your portraits. I am not able.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  7. Beth NiquetteApril 14, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    I did a lot of ACEOs and sold quite a few of them. I haven't done any lately--but now I feel inspired. They are so much fun.

    Your artwork is just amazing--I LOVE it. Your little pieces fill my eyes, which is the greatest compliment I can give. <3

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