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Dia de los Muertos Nicho (Day of the Dead Shadow Box)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:41 -0500

$70.00
A nicho is an object of Latino folk art. Nichos are made from mixed media and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and other cultural items of significance to the owner such as skeletons, small photos and the like. Characteristically "nicho" have different names throughout the Latino culture, they may be called retablo or by other local names.
It is common to see decorative boxes called "nichos" set upon tables and pedestals to display icons. These boxes may serve as a religious altar (to mark a significant religious event) or to honor a patron saint or to house calaveras (skeletons) of special significance for Dia de los Muertos.

This piece is a wooden box with a glass door. It can be used to house your calaveras or your special little pieces. The box door is blue and is adorned with polymer clay skulls.The shelves in the box are painted with acrylic paint and the back of each shelf is covered with handmade paper. The sides of the box are painted purple. Shelves vary in height and length. The back of the box has a hanger with which to hang it on the wall with your other Mexican favorites. It also latches on the side to keep your favorite items safe.

The measurements of this niche are as follows:
8" wide x 12" high x 1.5inches deep.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS PIECE AND LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR SHIPPING PRICE.

Stiletto Love Affair....(Original Collage)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:43 -0500

$35.00
The love affair between the female and her "high heels" or Stiletto dates back centuries. "Just how far will a woman go for the perfect pair of shoes? Shoes speak volumes about the wearer and have been symbols of sex, status and style throughout history. With the average North American woman owning at least 30 pairs!" states High Heel Confidential.

As per Wikipedia,"In 1533, the diminutive wife of the Duke of Orleans, Catherine de' Medici, commissioned a cobbler to fashion her a pair of heels, both for fashion, and to increase her stature. They were an adaptation of chopines (elevated wooden soles with both heel and toe raised not unlike modern platform shoes), but unlike chopines the heel was higher than the toe and the "platform" was made to bend in the middle with the foot.

High-heeled shoes quickly caught on with the fashion-conscious men and women of the French court, and spread to pockets of nobility in other countries. The term "well-heeled" became synonymous with opulent wealth.Both men and women continued wearing heels as a matter of noble fashion throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. When the French Revolution drew near, in the late 1700s, the practice of wearing heels fell into decline in France due to its associations with wealth and aristocracy. Throughout most of the 1800s, flat shoes and sandals were usual for both sexes, but the heel resurfaced in fashion during the late 1800s, almost exclusively among women."

Ahh the love affair between women and their high heels.

This is a format called a Paper Prayer. The Paper Prayer was created by Japanese artists mainly to evoke a sense of well-being and health to its viewer.

The 10inch x 4 inch paper is adorned with a design and mounted onto an 11x 14 inch matboard. (not shown as yet).
This piece is a mixture of colored pencil, gesso, archival ink, tracing paper (to give more depth).

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Dance In Celebration of My Life...(Original Collage)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:43 -0500

$50.00
Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. An altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.The celebration usually starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them.

This piece is done in the paper prayer format. The paper prayer was created by the Japanese to evoke health and well-being for the person for whom it was made.

This is a 10x4 piece of mi-tientes paper mounted on an 11x14 mat board. I use acid free, mostly hand-made paper.

This is my prayer for you for good health and well-being!

I WILL ship internationally.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

I Love Dia de los Muertos, I Get to See All of My Friends and Family..(ACEO Reproduction Print)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:42 -0500

$5.00
My partner told me a story about an interaction she had with our daughter when she was about 7 yrs old. My partner had her back to Jess and knew Jess was doing something she shouldn't have been doing. Without turning around, my partner said,"I saw that!" There was silence and a pause...then in a confused little voice Jess said, "How did you see that?" My partner said," Mom's have eyes in the back of their head." Jess responded with, "Nuh uhhhh..." So my partner went on to describe that mothers have long hair, to cover the eyes in the back of her head! Jess' eyes got HUGE! She looked at my partner with awe and Fear! Perhaps when you buy this piece, you might think of your mom saying this to you!
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This piece is about Dia de los Muertos.
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration which occurs from late October early November.Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. An altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread or "pan" and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.

The celebration usually starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them.
It is a time of reflection on the lives of people you have lost and the celebration of the life they lived.

This is a print of the original ACEO and measures a standard 2.5inches x 3.5inches. ACEO's can be framed and hung on the wall, given to friends who love art but can't afford it, or traded like baseball cards with other collectors.

Each ACEO housed in a protective sleeve and place in a stay flat envelope constructed with handmade paper.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

This Place is a Dump...(ACEO Reproduction Print)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:42 -0500

$5.00
This skeleton just looked like it said that. "This place is a dump!" It's from a movie from the 60's I think. Maybe a Betty Davis movie? Or maybe an Elizabeth Taylor?
When I was a kid and stayed home sick, my mother would put a sheet over the sofa in the living room and make a bed for me. She was better able to keep an eye on me if I was downstairs. Anyway, when she had the chance,we would watch old movies together.
One day, I was about 6, somehow the subject of sex came up on tv. I told her I knew what that was! She was flabbergasted and asked me what sex was! I told her it was "when the man asks the woman to go have a smoke on the balcony with him!" She never lets me live that one down!
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Dia de los Muertos is a celebration which occurs from late October early November.Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. An altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread or "pan" and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.

The celebration usually starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them.
It is a time of reflection on the lives of people you have lost and the celebration of the life they lived.

This is a print of the original ACEO and measures a standard 2.5inches x 3.5inches. ACEO's can be framed and hung on the wall, given to friends who love art but can't afford it, or traded like baseball cards with other collectors.

Each ACEO housed in a protective sleeve and place in a special envelope constructed with handmade paper. It is mailed to you ensuring its safe arrival.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Thank you for your business.
Namaste

I Go Out Walkin, After Midnight... (ACEO Reproduction Print) ACEO Bounty

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:42 -0500

$5.00
About Dia de los Muertos:
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration which occurs from late October early November.Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. In Late October through early November an altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread or "pan" and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.

On the first night,the celebration starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them. It is a time of reflection on the lives of people you have lost and the celebration of the life they lived.

This is an ACEO. An ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions, Originals and measure a standard 2.5inches x 3.5inches. ACEO's can be framed, given as gifts, traded like baseball cards. Whatever you decide to do with them, they're fun to collect.

Each ACEO housed in a protective sleeve and place in a special envelope constructed with handmade paper. All will be mailed to you in an envelope ensuring its safe arrival.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Have fun!

El Muerte (Original Collage)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:47:43 -0400

$40.00
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration which occurs from late October early November.Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. An altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread or "pan" and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.

The celebration usually starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them.
It is a time of reflection on the lives of people you have lost and the celebration of the life they lived.

This is an original collage, paper prayer. This is a "Paper Prayer." It's format is a standard 10inches x 4 inches and can be made of anything you desire. The Paper Prayer was originally created by Japanese artists who wanted their art to instill health and well-being to all.

This piece was constructed on 10x4 piece of Mi-Tientes paper with handmade paper. It was then mounted on an 11x14 piece of mat board in order for it to fit a standard size 11x14 frame. This piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and shipped in a clear poly sleeve, in a stay flat mailer. It is mailed to you ensuring its safe arrival.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Thank you for your business.

Singing In the Shower (Original Acrylic)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:31:11 -0400

$250.00
EARLY HOLIDAY SALE 15% OFF OF THIS ITEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SPECIAL LISTING WITH THE PRICE SHOWING THE SALE, BEFORE PURCHASING.
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Have you ever been signing your heart out in the shower only to open your eyes and see your loved one looking at you like you've lost your mind? OR hear that loved one laughing in the bathroom? Pretty embarrassing! This poor guy won't discover he's being laughed at and watched until it's too late!

This is a 20inch x 24inch acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas. The painting doesn't need a frame as the subject matter wraps around the sides.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Dancing Amongst the Trees..(Original Collage)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:31:11 -0400

$30.00
I love trees. I grow Maple trees from seeds and give them as gifts throughout the spring and summer.

This is a Paper Prayer. The paper prayer was created by Japanese artists to evoke a sense of well-being and health in the viewer. The paper prayer is a standard 10inches x 4 inches and can be made out of anything.
This paper prayer was created using handmade paper, water colors, colored pencils.
My first introduction to the Paper Prayer was at an AIDS benefit in Tucson. Artists from Tucson made these small wonderful works of art and sold them for $10.00 each. All proceeds went to the AIDS service organization in Tucson.
I enjoyed them so much that I not only purchased a couple, I started making them myself. I added the mat board to make it stand out and is more easily framed in an 11inch x 14inch frame.
I hope that this piece brings with it a sense of peace and of well-being.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Namaste

Eagle Kachina (ACEO Original)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:24 -0400

$15.00
The beautiful Eagle Kachina sometimes appears at night ceremonies in March along with the Mud Heads. The dancer imitates the motion and the cry of an eagle to perfection.

*Original mixed media painting
*140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper
*certificate of authenticity

ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”.There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Moondance...(ACEO Original Mixed Media Painting)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:13:54 -0400

$10.00
Well it's a marvelous night for a moondance
with the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm trying to please the calling
Of your heart strings that play soft and low

And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
Can I just have one more moondance with a you, my love
Can I just make more romance with a you, a my love...

by Van Morrison

*140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper
*acrylic/mixed media painting
*certificate of authenticity

ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed. Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Lasting Impressions...(ACEO Original Block Print)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:13:53 -0400

$15.00
We leave lasting impression everywhere we go...in someone's mind, in a picture, in word, in trash we toss, in the money we spend, in someone's heart. This piece is about the loss of the impression of the Native American people. How they took care of the land for centuries until...and now...

This piece is an ACEO. ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. BP (block print)or "Lino Cut" is printed on 140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor paper. This block print was designed, cut and printed by me.There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

ACEO Children of the Corn (larger sizes available)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:59:22 -0400

$10.00
The original of this painting was completed in 1992. Waaaay before I moved to Iowa. Now, I can see corn for miles!!! Too bad that I'm allergic to it! This little piece can be yours if you're willing to part with the cash! It's a nice little aceo and fun to look at...kinda reminds me of that scary movie..."Children of the Corn" shiver!

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

**Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

**The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

ACEO Blue Beads in a Row (larger sizes available for additional charge)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:57:15 -0400

$10.00
This piece is a study of blue beads. It is a colorful study of in a row across a rust colored box.(Shades of color may vary from monitor to monitor) The study was inspired by my love of the "feel of beads" in my hands. I am not a beader nor do I wish to be, lol, but I do love the way the feel.

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

**Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

Mudhead Kachina Dance (Original Post Card Sized)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:48:51 -0400

$15.00
The Koyemsi, or Mudhead Kachina, is a multi-faceted clown borrowed from the Zuni, but he’s seen in most Hopi ceremonies. Mudhead Kachinas drum, dance, play games with the audience, and may act as announcers for events. They often give prizes or rewards for the races and guessing games they organize. The term "mudhead" comes from their masks which have mud applied to them. Most of the time they accompany other Kachina, and may appear as a chorus. On First Mesa, and possibly other villages, their songs are in Zuni. During the rests in a dance, they may engage in games with the boys and girls in the audience. The Mudheads also enact by negative example what should not be done. His purpose is to encourage those he parodies to right their wrongs.

This piece is Native American inspired. I am not Native American, but have loved the culture and have been heavily influenced by my Native American friends. I lived in Tucson, Arizona for 27 years and the people of the Tohono O'odham, Hopi, Apache, Navajo have shaped my world in ways I would have never thought. I thank them for that with all of my heart.

This is an ACEO. An ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. The only requirement to be considered an ACEO is it's standard 2.5 inch x 3.5 inch size.This is an original piece of art. It is paper,acrylic paint and ink.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

ACEO Adobe and Trowel (larger sizes available for additional charge)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:41:23 -0400

$10.00
This piece is a study of adobe brick. It is a colorful study of an adobe brick and the trowel used to shape it.(Shades of color may vary from monitor to monitor) The study was inspired by my love of the Southwest and especially the adobe found in Tucson, Az.

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

**Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

ACEO Falling Red Metallic Beads (Reproduction Print)(other sizes available for additional cost)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:10:08 -0400

$10.00
This piece is a study of red metallic beads. It is a colorful study of red metallic beads falling into a green/gold box.(Shades of color may vary from monitor to monitor) The study was inspired by my love of the "feel of beads" in my hands. I am not a beader nor do I wish to be, lol, but I do love the way the feel.

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

**Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

ACEO Tortilita Mountain Sunset (Reproduction Print)(other sizes available for additional cost)

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:07:28 -0400

$10.00
The Tortilita Mountains are found in Tucson Arizona. They were one of my favorite mountain ranges there along with the Catalina Mountains. Tucson is a basin surrounded by the Catalina, Tortilita, Tucson mountain ranges. I lived there for 27 years and they all hold a special place in my heart.

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Although this listing is for an ACEO, other sizes are available. Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

ACEO Manzanita Branches and Beads (Reproduction Print) (Larger sizes available at additional cost)

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:45:09 -0400

$10.00
This piece is a study of the Manzanita branch and beads. It is a colorful study of red orange branches and beads against a deep blue background. (Color may vary from monitor to monitor) The study was inspired by my love of the strange plants of the Sonora Desert in Tucson Arizona. I spent 27 years of my life there and it holds a prominent place in my heart.

This piece is an ACEO, but can be printed in larger format.An ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”. There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed, Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Although this listing is for an ACEO, other sizes are available. Please contact me to let me know the size you desire BEFORE ordering so that a change in price and shipping can be made.

The piece will be printed expressly for you, as I do not keep these on hand. Please allow extra time for this as printing and delivery may take up to 1 week or more considering Holidays and such. If you are located out of the US, please allow more time for this process.

ACEO Imelda

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:19:14 -0400

$15.00
Teased all of her life, Imelda retreated into the world of the written word. She eventually became a photograph in her favorite book.

This is an ACEO. An ACEO is an acronym for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals". ACEOs can be made from anything, but must adhere to the 2.5 x 3.5 measurement rule. This piece is an original single stroke palette painting.

I hope you enjoy her enough to scoop her up and invite her to come live with you.

Image Copyrighted by Brett Ward

Nicho Frida's Companions

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:19:14 -0400

$70.00
A nicho is an object of Latino folk art. Nichos are made from mixed media and traditionally combine elements from Roman Catholicism, mestizo spirituality, and other cultural items of significance to the owner such as skeletons, small photos and the like. Characteristically "nicho" have different names throughout the Latino culture, they may be called retablo or by other local names. It is common to see decorative boxes called "nichos" set upon tables and pedestals to display icons. These boxes may serve as a religious altar (to mark a significant religious event) or to honor a patron saint or to house calaveras (skeletons) of special significance for Dia de los Muertos.

This piece is a wooden box with a glass door. It can be used to house your calaveras or your special little pieces. The box door is purple and is adorned at the top with two polymer clay skulls, a framed picture of Frida Kahlo and two silver leaves. Along the sides are hand painted porcelain flowers and polymer clay leaves as well as the bottom.The shelves in the box are painted with acrylic paint and the back of each shelf is covered with handmade paper. The sides of the box are painted red, as well as the back of the piece. Shelves vary in height and length. The back of the box has a hanger with which to hang it on the wall with your other favorite items. It also latches on the side to keep your treasures safe.

The measurements of this niche are as follows:
8" wide x 12" high x 1.5inches deep.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS PIECE AND LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR SHIPPING PRICE.

Take a Hike....(Original Collage)

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:18:46 -0400

$35.00
For those of you who hike, you may have seen this scene once or twice before. Imagine yourself walking through the autumn trees, life hanging on, a chill fills the air and you breathe in the fresh air of a place you love to be.

This is a "Paper Prayer." It's format is a standard 10inces x 4 inches and can be made of anything you desire. The Paper Prayer was originally created by Japanese artists who wanted their art to instill health and well-being to all.

This piece was constructed on 10x4 piece of Mi-Tientes paper with handmade paper. It was then mounted on an 11x14 piece of mat board in order for it to fit a standard size frame. This piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and shipped in a clear poly sleeve, in a stay flat mailer.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Enjoy!
Namaste

Phoenix Rising (Original ACEO)

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:35:42 -0400

$15.00
The Chinese (Feng-Huang), Japanese (Ho-oo), Russian (Firebird), Native American (Yel) and Egytian (Benu) are all counterparts of the Phoenix, and are identified with the sun.

"A mythical bird that never dies, the Phoenix flies far ahead to the front, always scanning the landscape and distant space. It represents our capacity for vision, for collecting sensory information about our environment and the events unfolding within it. The Phoenix with its great beauty, creates intense excitement and deathless inspiration."
(The Feng Shui Handbook, Feng Shui Master Lam Kam Chuen)

"At the close of the first century, Clement of Rome became the first Christian to interpret the myth of the Phoenix as an allegory of the resurrection and of life after death, hence the burst into flames and its rising from the ashes to create anew. The Phoenix was also compared to the undying Rome, and it appears on the coinage of the late Roman Empire as a symbol of the Eternal City." - Wikipedia

This is an ACEO Original colored pencil drawing on 140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper. ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”.There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Image copyright 2008 Brett Ward

Stripped (Original Acrylic)

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:58:57 -0400

$350.00
She looks at you with emptiness, yet showing a slight smirk, a tool she uses to hold back the tears. She lost herself, not at the hands of herself, but at the hands of others. She is about to lose her rights, can you help?

So many women have lost themselves as a result of a plethora of circumstances. Some have lost due to having children and leaving the workforce, some have left due to untimely disability and not being able to work anymore, some feel lost due to other situations like rape or childhood abuse. All in all, coping skills are gone and you just exist, not live. The color goes away, the sparkle in your eye is gone, you use a smirk to keep the tears at bay and keep how you really feel inside,deep inside.

This painting takes all of that into consideration and lays it on the table.

This is an original acrylic painting and conte crayon. It measures 20inches x 24 inches and is painted on gallery wrap canvas. There is no need for a frame as the style of the canvas allows for the painting to "wrap" around the sides.

**Layaway program available for this piece.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Koyemsi or Mud Head Kachina...(ACEO Original Mixed Media Painting)

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:55:29 -0400

Meet Tooley....(ACEO Original Acrylic Painting)

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:13:59 -0400

$10.00
Tooley grew up in a family of black and white thinkers. Their self-worth revolved around being right and believed that everyone else was wrong. They loved being right and Tooley, well, although he had absorbed the black and white thinking as well, he was also proud of being able to see the gray.

This is a pallet knife painting. Just one swipe of the pallet knife for each color and then I look for the face. Once I am lead to the face I draw it in.The story comes after the face has been completed.

*Original acrylic painting
*140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper
*certificate of authenticity

ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”.There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

The story will be written on a separate piece of acid free paper and affixed to the back of the artwork.

Tooley would love to have a new home!

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Red Rock

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:09:55 -0400

$400.00
There are no words to describe the scenery in Tucson's Sonora Desert. Red Rock is just that, red but so many highlights of all colors. This is where we spread the ashes of my dearest and closest friend in 1987. Her spirit thrives in the place she loved the most. We celebrated her life in the Dia de los Muertos tradition for many years in this place. She will always be remembered.

This piece is an original acrylic painting on a 24 inch x 36 inch x 1.5 inch gallery wrap canvas. This painting is ready to hang needing no frame at all. A more muted wall color will make this piece POP!

I WILL SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. PLEASE CONVO ME FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION.

Uremil (ACEO Original Acrylic Painting)

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:03:33 -0400

$9.00
Uremil lived alone in his little cottage. No one visited him because he lived on Dulce de Leche ice cream and farted all of the time. He was lactose intolerant.

This is a pallet knife painting. Just one swipe of the pallet knife for each color and then I look for the face. Once I am lead to the face I draw it in.The story comes after the face has been completed.

*Original mixed media painting on 140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper.
*Signed on the back
*Certificate of Authenticity

ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”.There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

The Priestess...original ON SALE

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:41:57 -0400

$40.00
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ORIGINALLY $35.00 NOW $30.00
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This is a collage made of handmade paper. It is considered a "Paper Prayer" since it is in the standard 10x4 inch measurement. It is affixed to an acid free mat board which measures 11x14 inches.

There is no story to this, only yours. It represents anything you would like as it was created by using my creativity as a vehicle. This is what the paper wanted to be, therefore it is that.

I WILL ship internationally.

Have fun with it!
Namaste

Meet Speck...(ACEO Original Acrylic Painting)

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:41:57 -0400

$10.00
Speck hid behind the curtain at the theatre every day and snuck peeks the shows. The theatre didn't purchase curtain tie backs because they had Speck.

This is a pallet knife painting. Just one swipe of the pallet knife for each color and then I look for the face. Once I am lead to the face I draw it in.The story comes after the face has been completed.

This is an ACEO Original acrylic painting on 140lb. Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper. ACEO stands for “Art Cards, Editions and Originals” they are also known as ATC's or “Artist Trading Cards”.

There is a growing group of accomplished artists creating ACEO's. These highly collectible, mini works of art are a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Their small size makes them extremely affordable. These cards are sold as Originals or Editions that are prints of the original. Editions are numbered and signed.Originals are signed and all come with a certificate of authenticity.

The story will be written on a separate piece of acid free paper and affixed to the back of the artwork.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Sunbathing (Original Acrylic Painting)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:03:13 -0400

$700.00
This painting was completed in 2001. It was part of my first solo show. It was modeled after a painting that Picasso did of a model lounging on a sofa. I decided that it was best suited for a desert scene and sofa was turned into a rock sofa.

This is an original acrylic painting. It measures
30inches x 40inches and is painted on gallery wrap canvas. There is no need for a frame as the border becomes the frame.

If you have a large blank wall, this is the place for it! On those cold winter nights, it would be a welcome reminder of the warm sun caressing your skin.

**Layaway available for this item.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

I Would Much Rather Watch This Than Go to That Appointment (Original Acrylic Painting)

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:27:27 -0400

$300.00
One evening while driving to an appointment in Tucson, I was struck by the awesome colors of the sunset. It was breathtaking. I had to paint it and this is what came of it.

This is an acrylic rendition of a sunset in Tucson,painted on museum quality canvas it measures:
24in wide x 30in high x 1.5inches or
61cm x 76.2cm x 3.8cm

This is a fun painting and I had a lot of fun painting it.

**Layaway available for this piece.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Leapin Lizard...(Original Colored Pencil)

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:20:50 -0400

$25.00
This piece was something I was just fooling around with. My family loved it, so I thought I would try it in the shop.

This piece is done in a paper prayer format
*The paper prayer was created by the Japanese to evoke health and well-being.
*This is a 10x4 piece of mi-tientes paper mounted on an 11x14 mat board.
*I use acid free, mostly hand-made paper and colored pencil.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

On the Hillside Under the Full Moon, Stand Three Trees...(Original Collage)

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:57:47 -0400

$40.00
This piece depicts my admiration for the earth and it's wonderment.

This piece is in the paper prayer format. The paper prayer was created by Japanese artists to evoke good health and well-being. I use this format because I would like it to evoke a sense of peace and contentment in you. That my work would bring good things (feelings inside) to you and yours.This is a 10x4 piece of mi-tientes paper mounted on an 11x14 mat board. I use acid free, mostly hand-made paper and Yes! glue.

This is my prayer for you for good health and well-being!

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Hotei Awakens (Original Collage)

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:07:17 -0400

$40.00
Hotei is one of the Shichi Fukujin, the seven Japanese Shinto-gods of luck. He is the god of happiness, laughter and the wisdom of contentment, and is the patron of the weak and children, fortunetellers and bartenders. Hotei is distinguished by his body of generous proportions and round stomach exposed beneath loose robes. His big belly is a symbol of happiness, luck and generosity.

In Chinese Buddhism he is known as Budai, the Loving or Friendly One. He was a wandering Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the ninth century. At his death between 901 and 903, he recited a poem that revealed to the world that he was in fact the Bodhisattva Maitreya in disguise. Maitreya, Chinese Buddhists believe, is the future Buddha, who will return to the world and bring innumerable individuals to salvation. This concept of hope for the suffering, combined with Budai's pleasing, human features, made him a most popular Buddhist deity. It was not until the sixteenth century that he was canonized as the sixteenth and last Chinese Bodhisattva.

This piece is in a "Paper Prayer" format. It is 10 x 4 and is mounted on an 11x14 mat board.
A "Paper Prayer" was created by Japanese artists to evoke health and well-being to those who viewed it.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward

Namaste