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Dolly (print, unframed)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:57:24 -0500

$25.00
STORY:
"Dolly" was inspired by a discussion in a feminism class that I'm taking. The phenomena of Barbie mutilation just fascinated me and I had to paint it. Many little girls will disfigure their Barbie dolls somehow in rebellion against her unattainable perfection, without consciously thinking about their reason for it, particularly little girls who are very far from looking similar to Barbie. My sister used to hang them and draw on their faces and pop their heads off, while I would brush their hair and make clothes for them and treasure them. It's interesting to note our different personality types now, with that in mind. This is the first in a series of "Bad Girls" paintings that will be available as prints.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
The original was painted with watercolors in December of 2007. This listing is for a print, and the original painting is not for sale. The print size is 4" x 6" (10.16 cm x 15.24 cm), approximately, with a one inch space around the border for framing. This print is a giclee print, which is archival and museum-quality. You may note that it is priced higher than my other prints, and this is the reason - the paper and inks used in this particular print are of the highest quality, archival, and therefore more expensive. This is currently an open edition print.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Versus (original painting, unframed)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:57:24 -0500

$60.00
STORY:
This painting involves a self-representational character I call "Pawn Girl" who recurs in my artwork. I like to leave paintings like this one open to your interpretation, but feel free to convo me if you have questions or would like to know about the continuing saga of Pawn Girl!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original watercolor painting by Kate E. Austin, created in 2006 on high-quality Arches cold-press 140 lb. watercolor paper with professional-grade watercolors. It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind. No prints have ever been made of this piece of artwork. It measures approximately 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm) - please note that this is a guesstimate and this listing will be updated soon with an exact measurement!

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

One Two Three (original painting, matted, unframed)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:57:24 -0500

$50.00
STORY:
This painting was created using masking fluid. The fluid was applied, spelling out words in my nightly prayer. I'm not an overly religious person, certainly not a "pusher", but since I was young I've said this particular rambling compilation of prayers superstitiously before falling asleep. After I wrote the words out, I removed the masking fluid and worked on the painting from there.

The result is a spiritual and bright painting with lots of imbued meaning. Whether you choose your art to match your sofa or choose your art for its meaning, this is a beautiful and significant piece of artwork. The colors are lighter and brighter in person.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original watercolor painting by Kate E. Austin, painted in 2006 on Arches 140 lb. bright white cold press watercolor paper with professional-grade watercolor paints. I'm working on measuring all my pieces and will gladly provide this info in a convo - though I plan on updating this description soon. It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind!

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive with a custom-cut 2" white mat and will be backed by foamboard in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
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Dive (print, unframed)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:10:57 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
"Dive" was inspired by a poem of the same name penned and performed by slam poet Andrea Gibson (www.andreagibson.com). It's also about resurfacing after a long time spent "underwater". It would be a wonderful gift to give yourself, or to somebody you know who needs to be reminded of their strength. The last lines of the poem are included in the piece - "So you tell your son or daughter there are sharks in the water, but the only way to survive is to breathe deep and dive."

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
The original was painted with acrylic paint on Yupo paper (which is a synthetic plastic paper) and then paint was "erased" using rubbing alcohol. This was painted in January of 2007 and has shown in Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls, New York. This is a print, and the original painting is not for sale. The print size is 11" x 17" (27.94 cm x 43.18 cm), approximately.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Love Me (original photograph, unframed)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:09:47 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
I'll leave this one up to you. If you're really interested in the story behind it, convo me and I'll fill you in.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a photograph taken by Kate E. Austin in 2007, signed on the back and measuring approximately 8" x 10" (20.32 cm x 25.4 cm).

PLEASE NOTE that I have two variants of this image - one with a greenish cast to them - a COLORIZED, TINTED photograph, and one that is exactly as the image above appears, a black and white photograph. Please convo me with your order and let me know which you would like! If I don't hear from you, I'll assume you want the black and white one.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Brushes (print, unframed)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:09:47 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
The painting is of a jar of brushes that belongs to Tanya White, a past teacher of mine. It would be a wonderful gift for an art teacher, an artist friend, or somebody who just appreciates a nontraditional still life! Its warm colours and exciting texture make it a delightful wall decoration.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
The print itself is 11" x 17" (27.94 cm x 43.18 cm)and the original painting is not for sale. The original was painted with professional-grade watercolors on gesso, a forgiving process that takes time to master. It was painted in 2006 and has shown in art galleries in Queensbury and Glens Falls, New York.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Unchained (photograph, unframed)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:09:47 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
The title is what the photograph is really about, though - becoming unchained, whether it's to an old lover, an old self, an old feeling, or just living life totally free and... well, unchained. I love the juxtaposition of metal and fabric, paint and hand. It's a delicate piece, but with a powerful meaning behind it.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a photograph of a type of chainmaille called a box chain that I made. This is a print of a black and white photograph taken in 2007 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

You can learn a lot of things from the flowers (original photograph, unframed)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:09:47 -0500

$5.00
STORY:
This photograph is of a dried rose from my boyfriend. I hate throwing flowers away, and he loves giving them to me, so I've got dried flowers all over my apartment. The title is from a song from Alice in Wonderland - I wonder what we can learn from dried roses?

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a color photograph taken in 2007 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 6.75" x 5" (17.15 cm x 12.7 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Vespers (giclee print, unframed)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:53 -0500

$50.00
STORY:
I'm going to leave this one up to the imagination.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of an original mixed media painting created in summer of 2008 by Kate E. Austin in Glens Falls, New York. The print is signed and measures approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm). Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. Giclee prints are museum-quality and fade-resistant, using archival inks and archival paper.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping (though it probably won't take that long - normally I ship within a day) and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

My fault (original photograph, unframed)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:53 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
You know the old saying, "Step on a crack, break your mother's back"? I try my best not to be superstitious, but I can't help but wonder "what if". And then I got to thinking about fault lines, and the fault lines in people, the cracks in people that I've stepped on and pushed on either intentionally or unintentionally. That's what this photograph is about. I had the idea for a while and was walking to an art opening in the rain when I saw the perfect crack for the photograph - and this photo was born!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a black and white photograph taken in 2007 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

It's Lonely (print, unframed)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:53 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
This piece of art is based on a sketchbook drawing - I had developed this character, the "pawn girl", over time, and to me, she's a symbol of independence and potential for greatness - even queendom! - despite people trying to control her, and her limited attack routes. I created this when I moved to a different town and ended a four-and-a-half-year unhealthy relationship, and the original sketch read "Being without you is a lot like being with you - It's lonely."

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
The original piece is not for sale. It was created in 2004 on cardstock with watercolor paint, colored pencil, Sharpie and pen. It runs approximately 15" x 11" (38.1 cm x 27.94 cm). See my profile for details about prints. The print is a little brighter than this picture, and you can see the fellow in the house more clearly.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
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Curious (photograph, unframed)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:52 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
This is a shot of my two girls, Jones (the black one) and Chloe (the tabby). I've taken plenty of photographs of them both since their stray mother, Eleanor, brought them to my doorstep last September, but this one by my window just came out so perfectly that I had to share it. Jones and Chloe were both feral, and I tamed them over time. Now they sleep with me every night! This photo might remind you of your cats, or would be a wonderful gift for a cat lover!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a photograph taken by Kate E. Austin in 2007, signed on the back and measuring approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 cm x 20.32 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Its a poor sort of memory that only works backwards (original photograph, unframed)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:51:52 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
This photograph was taken in July of 2007. I received a new camera as a birthday gift and decided to do a photoshoot. I dressed myself in an old crinoline and ragged shirt, paint on hands, and grabbed my favourite teacup as a prop. It's a self-portrait, but was meant to be just a beautiful photograph with a touch of Alice in Wonderland influence. The title is a line from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a black and white photograph taken in 2007 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 cm x 20.32 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Sound (giclee print, unframed)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:07:17 -0500

$50.00
STORY:
I'm going to leave this one up to the imagination. It's a painting of my sister, Erika.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of an original mixed media painting creted in summer of 2008 by Kate E. Austin in Glens Falls, New York. The print is signed and measures approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm). Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. Giclee prints are museum-quality and fade-resistant, using archival inks and archival paper.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping (though it probably won't take that long - normally I ship within a day) and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Guardian (original photograph, unframed)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:07:17 -0500

Been here before (original photograph, unframed)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:07:17 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
I'm going to leave this one up to the imagination.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a color photomanipulation taken in 2008 by Kate E. Austin in Glens Falls, New York. The print is signed on the back and measures approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm). The watermark will not appear on your purchase.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping (though it probably won't take that long) and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
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SHOUTOUT:
The really awesome headband in this picture is by Casey The Candy Thief, on etsy at http://thecandythief.etsy.com.

Dive (print, unframed)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:31 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
"Dive" was inspired by a poem of the same name penned and performed by slam poet Andrea Gibson (www.andreagibson.com). It's also about resurfacing after a long time spent "underwater". It would be a wonderful gift to give yourself, or to somebody you know who needs to be reminded of their strength. The last lines of the poem are included in the piece - "So you tell your son or daughter there are sharks in the water, but the only way to survive is to breathe deep and dive."

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
The original was painted with acrylic paint on Yupo paper (which is a synthetic plastic paper) and then paint was "erased" using rubbing alcohol. This was painted in January of 2007 and has shown in Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls, New York. This is a print, and the original painting is not for sale. The print size is 11" x 15" (27.94 cm x 38.1 cm), approximately.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Sound (original photograph, unframed)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:31:02 -0500

Somewhere There Is A Great Adventure Waiting For Me (print, unframed)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:31:02 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
I painted this piece while I was living in Hudson Falls in isolation, compared to my day-to-day life these days. I always thought that in your twenties, you were supposed to have some kind of Great Adventure - my mother rode her motorcycle up to Vermont to her ski house every weekend, my father drove cross-country with his dog, broke down in Tennessee, lived there for a while, and hitchhiked back - so when I painted this, I was waiting for mine (or it was waiting for me), and very upset that it hadn't fallen in my lap yet. Do you feel the same way, that maybe there is something waiting for you? This piece hanging in your home would serve as a lovely reminder that maybe you ought to take steps to get out there and find it!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a painting by Kate E. Austin, signed and measuring approcimately 15" x 11" (38.1 cm x 27.94 cm). The original painting is not for sale. The original was created in 2006 with black gesso, regular gesso, caran d'ache, and watercolor paint. This piece has shown in several locations in Glens Falls, New York.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Victim (print, unframed)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:31:02 -0500

$20.00
STORY:
I'm going to leave "Victim" open to your intepretation. Convo me if you'd like some information on why I painted it...

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
The original was painted with acrylic paint over a collage on velvety auburn matboard in 2004. It runs approximately 11" x 13.75" (27.94 cm x 34.92 cm). See my profile for details about prints.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a cardboard tube and shipped via USPS First Class Mail. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Like me (original painting on block of wood)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:58:16 -0500

$50.00
STORY:
The writing here says "The thing I like about you is that you're like me." The two figures could be anyone, but in my life, it's me and my fiance Cory. We both like to lick the inside of the popcorn bag, for example. It's these kinds of disgusting things that we can share with each other, and that's a beautiful thing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is an original of Kate E. Austin's artwork. It was painted with high-quality professional-grade watercolors on a block of wood that was first coated with gesso (tinted brown with ink) to create that unique texture. It is sealed with a matte finish. The art is signed by the artist and is completely one-of-a-kind. Because it's on a block of wood, there's no need to hang it! Simply propping it on a shelf or desk is perfect.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece will be shipped in a padded envelope. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping (I put this in here in case lightning strikes me or something -- normally I ship immediately!) and please see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Aephemera (original photograph, unframed)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:58:16 -0500

$15.00
STORY:
This photograph was taken in July of 2007. I received a new camera as a birthday gift and decided to do a photoshoot. I dressed myself in an old crinoline, paint on hands... It's a self-portrait, but was meant to be just a beautiful photograph with an emphasis on old-fashioned delicacy.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a black and white photograph taken in 2007 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.32 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Custom painting of your home (unframed)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:58:15 -0500

$150.00
STORY:
A wonderful personalized painting of your home, rendered in a unique style. A one of a kind work of art, commissioned for you or a friend. This makes a wonderful gift for a couple with a new home, a family member who takes great pride in their abode, or a great gift for the spouse who already has everything!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Please note that this listing is NOT for the image shown above!!!
This listing is for a custom painting of a house, created with care by Kate E. Austin, using a unique process of watercolor paint on top of paper that has been coated with gesso primer. This process yields a unique texture and brightness to the painting. I use only professional-grade watercolor paints and gesso on high-quality Lanaquarelle watercolor paper. The size of the image will be is 8" x 10" (20.32 cm x 25.4 cm). It will be signed by the artist and is a one-of-a-kind personalized painting!

PROCESS:
Upon placing the order, please pay promptly. Then, e-mail one to four high-resolution and high-quality pictures to me at kate@aephemera.net, noting any specifications you wish to make (for example, you would prefer that I remove this tree and paint the porch green). I will then email you an image of the house drawn in pencil for your approval. Upon approval, I will finish the painting and once again submit the painting for your approval before mailing it to you - I will redo it until you are satisfied! If no satisfaction can be reached, I will refund 80% of the price for my time. I ask that you allow for two weeks for this process. Please keep in mind that this is an unframed painting, but the size is standardized so finding a frame shouldn't be much of a hassle for you.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS Priority Mail. Please allow two days for shipping and see my profile for further details. If you are looking to receive your painting in a hurry, I might suggest overnight shipping. Please contact me for a quote!

PLEASE NOTE:
Do keep in mind that it is an artistic (not architectural) rendering, and that the style will be similar to that shown above. It is not traced, but hand-painted, so although attention to detail will be made, there will be some differences between the painting and the photograph you provide. There are more true-to-life renderings available on etsy - please be sure that you like my style of painting before you commit.

Wraith Road (photograph, unframed)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:57:35 -0500

$7.00
STORY:
Bundle up tight and stay on your toes if you go out for a walk in this kind of weather... You never know what's lurking in the mist...

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a color photograph taken in January of 2006 by Kate E. Austin in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York. The print is signed on the back and measures approximately 5.25" x 4" (13.34 cm x 10.16 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Poverty Rd. (original photograph, unframed)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:57:34 -0500

$10.00
STORY:
This color photograph was taken near my old apartment in Hudson Falls, New York. Poverty Road is a real road! This is a dark photograph, and would be great to hang up in your house or office, or as a gag gift! I sure thought it was funny.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a photograph taken in 2006 by Kate E. Austin, signed on the back and measuring approximately 6" x 4" (15.24 cm x 10.16 cm). Please note that in the actual photograph, the colors are slightly less intense.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Perfect (print)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:57:34 -0500

$20.00
I think everybody must feel like this with wedding planning -- the pressure is just too much! EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT!!! With this piece of art around, you can let people know you're perfectly aware of your Bridezilla tendencies, thankyouverymuch. Or perhaps you know somebody who might need to take a look in the mirror for a reality check!

This listing is for an 4" by 6" museum-quality archival Somerset Velvet giclee print of an original painting by Kate E. Austin (me!), an artist, arts writer, bartender and occasionally freaking-out bride-to-be living in Glens Falls, New York.

The original painting was made with gouache, watercolor and caran d'ache on Yupo, a plastic paper. And yeah, it's a bit of a self-portrait.

Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks.

Sometimes the world is so big (print)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:25 -0400

$40.00
Sometimes the world is so big... And sometimes you feel so small.

This listing is for an 8" by 10" museum-quality archival Somerset Velvet giclee print of an original painting by Kate E. Austin (me!), an artist, arts writer, bartender and occasionally freaking-out bride-to-be living in Glens Falls, New York.

The original painting was made with gouache, watercolor and caran d'ache on Yupo, a plastic paper. And yeah, it's a bit of a self-portrait.

Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks.

Waterfall (print)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:25 -0400

$40.00
A quiet scene with a Mountain Man by a waterfall in the Adirondacks.

This listing is for an 8" by 10" museum-quality archival Somerset Velvet giclee print of an original painting by Kate E. Austin (me!), an artist, arts writer, bartender and occasionally freaking-out bride-to-be living in Glens Falls, New York.

The original painting was made with gouache, watercolor and caran d'ache on Yupo, a plastic paper. And yeah, it's a bit of a self-portrait.

Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks.

Perfect (print)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:24 -0400

$35.00
I think everybody must feel like this with wedding planning -- the pressure is just too much! EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT!!! With this piece of art around, you can let people know you're perfectly aware of your Bridezilla tendencies, thankyouverymuch. Or perhaps you know somebody who might need to take a look in the mirror for a reality check!

This listing is for an 8" by 10" museum-quality archival Somerset Velvet giclee print of an original painting by Kate E. Austin (me!), an artist, arts writer, bartender and occasionally freaking-out bride-to-be living in Glens Falls, New York.

The original painting was made with gouache, watercolor and caran d'ache on Yupo, a plastic paper. And yeah, it's a bit of a self-portrait.

Somerset Velvet Giclee Prints have the authentic "look and feel" of high quality watercolor paper and are produced with Somerset Velvet paper and Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks.

All you need (original, unframed)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:11 -0400

$25.00
STORY:
I created this by coating Yupo (a plastic paper) with acrylic ink, and laying plastic wrap and salt in it while it was wet. When it dried, I erased the white letters with rubbing alcohol. This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day present for your loved one, and they can frame it and hang it up all year round!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original mixed media painting by Kate E. Austin, painted in 2007 on Yupo with professional-grade acrylic inks and watercolor paint. The size of the actual image is 10" wide by 8" tall (25.4 cm x 20.32 cm). It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind! Please ignore my silly face in picture 5 - I mean to show scale, not myself, necessarily.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive backed by foamboard in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Forward (original, unframed)

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:23:42 -0400

$35.00
STORY:
The inspiration for this one came from a time in my life where I really needed to "get on with things". I was looking forward to change, but lingering over what I was leaving behind for that change. I created this piece to remind myself that I need to always be looking forward, with my head up and my eyes on the prize! Hopefully it can do the same for you and serve as a reminder and inspiration to do the things you need to do to get where you want to be.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is 18" long x 9" wide (45.72 cm x 22.86 cm) and was painted on purple matboard with high-quality professional grade gesso and watercolors. It was created in 2007 and is signed by the artist, and is a one of a kind piece of art.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS Priority Mail to US buyers. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two days for shipping and see my profile for further details. Please note that the shipping costs are higher on this item than on others due to the larger size.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

French Whore with her Pussy (original, unframed)

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:23:42 -0400

$35.00
STORY:
Originally I meant this to be a cute painting of a kid with a cat in an oversize armchair... but the fishnets didn't help that image, and then her hair and ruffly dress proved to be much more demure once I painted them black, so I changed the tone of the painting.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original watercolor painting by Kate E. Austin, painted in 2007 on Arches 140 lb. bright white cold press watercolor paper with professional-grade watercolor paints. The size of the actual image is 10" wide by 8" tall (25.4 cm x 20.32 cm). It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind! Please ignore my silly face in picture 5 - I mean to show scale, not myself, necessarily.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive backed by foamboard in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Progress (original, unframed)

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:23:42 -0400

$150.00
STORY:
This piece was painted with a brush made from the artist's own hair, an experimental technique that was covered in the Post Star newspaper here: http://tinyurl.com/249b2f

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original painting by Kate E. Austin, painted in 2007 on Yupo (a plastic paper) with professional-grade acrylic paint. The size of the actual image is 26" tall by 20" wide (66.04 cm x 50.8 cm). It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind!

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped rolled in a Priority Mail tube, which will arrive in 2-3 days via the USPS. Please allow two weeks for shipping (although it is very likely that it will ship within a day) and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Purse (original painting, matted, unframed)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:24:52 -0400

$40.00
STORY:
This painting is a close-up view of a purse of mine. It would make a cute decoration in a room that's painted red, or a lovely gift for a fashionista friend of yours! To me, it was a sort of self-portrait, painting belongings of mine, but to you it can be anything you like!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original watercolor painting by Kate E. Austin, painted in 2006 on Arches 140 lb. bright white cold press watercolor paper with professional-grade watercolor paints. The size of the actual image is 6.25" x 4.25" (15.88 cm x 10.8 cm). It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind!

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive with a custom-cut 2" white mat and will be backed by foamboard in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

View from the Gazebo (original painting, unframed)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:24:52 -0400

$200.00
STORY:
"View from the Gazebo" was painted en plein air in City Park of downtown Glens Falls, inside the gazebo and facing toward the Queensbury Hotel. This was created as part of the 2006 Elements of Art Plein Air event and was displayed in the Elements of Art gallery in the Troy Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, New York. It's a wonderfully surreal landscape, dreamlike and very different from your usual park scene! If you love bright colours, this one's for you! The dark purple and magenta just leap off the page - I used up a lot of paint on this piece!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is an original of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is approximately 26" x 34" (66.04 cm x 86.36 cm) and was painted with high-quality professional-grade watercolors on Lanaquarelle watercolor paper that was first coated with gesso to create that unique texture. It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind... No prints have ever been made of this piece!

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, rolled in a tube. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping and see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

N'est pas (original painting, unframed)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:24:52 -0400

$300.00
STORY:
This is a vibrant, tongue-in-cheek piece of ORIGINAL art! "N'est pas" was painted as a response to the monotony of local art here in the Adirondacks. It's also a nod to "La trahison des images" by Rene Magritte. Funny enough, I discovered while painting this that it's actually a lot of fun to paint trees! Maybe that's why everybody does it...

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is approximately 26" x 34" (66.04 cm x 86.36 cm)and was painted in 2007 with high-quality professional grade watercolors on Lanaquarelle watercolor paper that was first coated with gesso. The colors are much brighter and more even from left-to-right than shown here.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, rolled in a tube. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping and see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Custom cartoon (graphics file)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:44:22 -0400

$5.00
STORY:
I've done these for my friends and they all love them, so I thought I'd list them on etsy! They're fun and a great little gift or graphic for a website.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This listing is for a custom cartoon of you or a friend, created rather crudely in MS Paint. Please take a close look at the examples shown in the pictures and place your order only if you're comfortable with exaggerated features and the style portrayed in the examples. The ones I've done in the examples are silly and include little "in-jokes" about the subject's personality. I can do this for you, include in-jokes, or something that's just a straightforward cartoon representation! Let me know what you want!

PROCESS:
Upon placing the order, please pay promptly. Then, e-mail one to four pictures to me at kate@aephemera.net, with a description of the pictured person's personality and interests. Please allow one week (it will likely take less time, but I like to be sure I can meet the date I promise) for me to complete the cartoon and I will email it to you! If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied, please communicate with me and I will do what I can to revamp what you're unhappy with.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This is not a physical item, it is a 400px x 400px (approximately!) bitmap file that I will email to you. You may print it out if you like, but that's all up to you!

You Are Not A Flower You Are A Weed (print, unframed)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:44:22 -0400

$15.00
STORY:
This work is a reference to Narcissus. Perhaps you know a mythology lover, or you just are attracted to the image - does she look more or less attractive in the water? Do you suppose she'll ever leave?

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is a signed print of a painting by Kate E. Austin, measuring approximately 7" x 9" (17.78 cm x 22.86 cm). The original painting is not for sale, and was painted with watercolor paint and colored pencil on matboard in 2004.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail, backed by foamboard and protected by a clear poly bag. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Mountain Man (original photograph, unframed)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:44:22 -0400

$10.00
STORY:
Add a touch of Jeremiah Johnson to your decor! This would be a wonderful gift for a person who loves the outdoors, perhaps a hunter or a hiker. I took this photograph on a picnic several years ago in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York State - there just happened to be a mountain man by the waterfall...

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is a print of a black and white photograph taken in 2004 by Kate E. Austin in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York. The print is signed on the back and measures approximately 6" x 4" (15.24 cm x 10.16 cm).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for additional shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Laura's (original, matted, unframed)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:44:22 -0400

$50.00
STORY:
This painting is of my friend Laura's espadrille sandals - Laura just loves her espadrilles. It's a still life painting, and would be a wonderful summery addition to your home or office. It's nice to think about slipping into your favourite summer shoes, isn't it?

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is an original watercolor painting by Kate E. Austin, with a 2" white mat. I'm working on measuring all my pieces and will gladly provide this info in a convo - though I plan on updating this description soon. This piece was created in 2006 on high-quality Arches cold-press 140 lb. watercolor paper with professional-grade watercolors. It is signed by the artist and is one-of-a-kind.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive with a custom-cut 2" white mat and will be backed by foamboard in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Mushroom (original painting, unframed)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:17:09 -0400

$35.00
STORY:
Well, there's not much to say -- it's a mushroom! It's a perfect accent to a kitchen wall.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is approximately 11.5" x 28" (29.21 cm x 20.32 cm) and was painted with high-quality professional-grade watercolors on Lanaquarelle watercolor paper that was first coated with gesso to create that unique texture! It was created in summer of 2008.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, flat. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping (I only say that in case of disaster - normally I ship within a day or so) and please see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Flower Power (original, ready-to-hang)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:07:40 -0400

$42.00
STORY:
Not a lot of backstory on this one, it's just something pretty! There is some writing in the background, typical of my work - I tend to write whatever I'm thinking about down as texture. This one is great for somebody who needs some FLOWER POWER!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is (to be updated) and was painted in a very unique way. The base is one of those plastic frames that fits a piece of paper inside of it... I first coated the plastic with gesso (a white primer), and then painted on it with high-quality professional grade watercolors. It was created in 2007 and is signed by the artist, and is a one of a kind piece of art. It's ready-to hang! It's about one inch thick - pictures of the back and sides will be posted in several days.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped in a padded envelope via USPS Prority Mail to US buyers. Please allow two days for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Buy It (original collage, unframed)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:07:40 -0400

$50.00
STORY:
I often get very irritated with consumerism. I find the cognitive dissonance of our country and the gap between poverty and wealth just terribly upsetting. This collage features glamour models, starving children, President Bush, an article on homelessness, fashion patterns by Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry, Tony Blair... and cut-out letters spelling "Consume". It's a statement piece, you might say.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an original collage created in 2006 by Kate E. Austin, signed at the bottom. Measurements are forthcoming - convo me if you're interested! It was created with mixed media, including newspaper, magazine clippings, mod-podge, Sharpie, charcoal, and acrylic paint, among other things.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped flat in a padded envelope via USPS First Class Mail. It will be backed by foamboard and placed in a plastic poly bag for protection. Please allow two weeks for shipping and see my profile for further details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Christopher's Dream (original painting, unframed)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:07:40 -0400

$400.00
STORY:
A wonderfully surreal beachscape with something strange going on... This is called "Christopher's Dream" because - you'll never guess - it was based on a dream my friend Christopher had. It was too vivid in my imagination when I heard it described - I just had to paint it how I envisioned it!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. The size is approximately 34" x 26" (86.36 cm x 66.04 cm) and was painted with high-quality professional-grade watercolors on Lanaquarelle watercolor paper that was first coated with gesso to create that unique texture! It was created in 2007.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, rolled in a tube. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping and see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Lulu the Sane (original, unframed)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:52:39 -0400

$60.00
STORY:
Meet Lulu. She's new in town.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. This listing will be updated with an exact size, but is approximately 16" by 20". It was painted in 2007 with high-quality professional grade acrylics and inks on a canvasboard.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping (though it is much more likely that it will ship within two days) and see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.

Umbrellas are some of my dearest friends (acrylic, unframed)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:52:38 -0400

$60.00
STORY:
I saw this quote, "Umbrellas are some of my dearest friends," on OverheardInNewYork.com and just had to paint a picture with that title. This would be cute in a children's room, in a foyer by the umbrella stand, or in a room that needs some bright color and whimsy!

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
This is an ORIGINAL of Kate E. Austin's artwork. This listing will be updated with an exact size, but is approximately 16" by 20". It was painted in 2007 with high-quality professional grade acrylics and gesso on a prestretched canvas.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This piece is unframed, and will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping (though it is much more likely that it will ship within two days) and see my profile for more shipping details.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Please convo me for an exact quote on shipping rates to your destination! I have listed an approximate shipping cost and will refund any overage should you choose not to contact me first.