First, We have a relatively new artist's group on eBay - P@WS

P@WS = Pets and Wildlife Showcase

Right now there are 94 members -- these members are animal artists -- one of our members has created a logo and has it just about finished and ready for use.

To look at the auctions available for these artists -- type  P@WS in the eBay search box.

Second, if you are a cat lover, be sure and keep an eye on my future auctions -- I have and will be listing cat art charity auctions for the Alley Cat Allies (feral cat - trap, neuter, and release program). The link to their website is here on my site in the right sidebar.  These auctions will be 100% donation of the sale which is sponsored by Mission Fish.

I just recently had one of these auctions for a small cat art painting which sold. That money will go to help pay medical expenses for a wild (feral) alley cat to be neutered/spayed, shots, and any misc. medical treatment before being released back to his/her home.  This group is attempting to control the pet overpopulation with sterilizing the animals already there instead of killing them.  They work and travel all over the United States helping to set these programs up in towns/areas and provide donation monies when needed for implementation of medical care for these cats.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.  July 4th is just around the corner with fireworks and family barbeques.  The art card ebay group ACEO will be hosting "Freedom" theme week art cards which starts on July 18th.  Be sure and check it out.  Simply type ACEO Freedom Theme Week into the ebay search box for all results of the artists that participate.  I am excited about seeing what the artist's create.

Art Card Info:

Art cards can either be thin items custom cut to 2 1/2" X 3 1/2", then painted, pen/ink, pencil colored, collaged, or a mixture of all to create -- or, regular playing cards can be used.

Art cards are affordable,collectable, and unique for displaying -- example: purchase a small photo album or buy an altered photo album -- store your art cards within and display on your coffee table -- is an awesome conversation piece when you have company -- and everyone will want to look at your collection. 

Unique and Original art cards can be found on ebay for as little as 99 cents, most shipping costs within the states is $1.00 to $1.50, and most artists either waive the shipping costs or combine your shipping costs for a substantial savings.

There really are some unbelievably awesome artists out there that create art cards !

Here are a few of my recent ones:

Too dang hot for coffee here -- ice water hits the spot though

I have managed to kick out a few art cards, which I have listed a sample below:

Many thanks to my buddy Tam for my recent inspirations !

Grass grows almost instantly here in East Texas this time of the year.  So I am spending much of my time doing yard work for myself, friends, and family.

However, I have managed to paint here and there  -- mostly art cards.  I've added my latest creations below.

We have a new "artist of the month" -- Check her out at the right sidebar.

I've had an extremely busy schedule with the end of the school year events.  The son finishes his sophomore year with the scholastic honor roll and athletic banquets, and the daughter wraps up her 7th grade year winning 3rd place in district tennis.

I've also been busy painting. Here are a few of the new ones !