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Asters (New Artwork For Sale)

Back in March I photographed three pieces of artwork (below), two of which were “unfinished.” To read about the two pieces on the left, see this piece called Unfinished…and Eternity I’m going to talk more about the Asters painting on the right, in this blog piece. I started this painting toward the end of my time in Alabama, during the last stages of my divorce process fall of 2019. I clearly remember what I was doing when I began this piece, and thinking I could/would...

God’s Plans for Jesse

About a month ago I finished up a commission for a thirteenth birthday gift for a young man named Jesse. The piece was commissioned by his aunt and grandmother (who are twin sisters!) and I had the honor of hearing Jesse’s story and how God has been working in his life. I was asked to paint him from a photo taken (without him knowing) of this young man worshipping God at a youth conference. They liked another piece I have...

Don’t Forget “Trixie Lou!”~~ Too!

About fourteen years ago I painted a mural (in Newark, Delaware) that extended from the laundry room into the powder room-bathroom with a theme of strawberry vines and sunflowers, also including the client’s two poodles, Faline and Marcy. Sadly, these two fur babies have passed on. The owner now has a new puppy named Trixie Lou! I was recently invited back into this home to add her in, and while there, I also made a few tweaks/adjustments to the first two dogs in the mural....

Two Recent Caricature Gigs

Below are videos from two events I drew at since my last sharing here. I try to periodically update all the various places that I share these: Facebook personal and business pages, LinkedIn, my two websites Visual Design Arts and Creative Party Entertainment-Central PA…and eventually, here too! We are moving into the season where I am booking for holiday parties and events. Please contact me if you would like to book me in for a birthday party, family reunion, company...

House Portrait for Les and Betty

I have a color theory book called “Making Color Sing” and this hot pink used in my house portrait is called “Opera Rose” by Winsor and Newton! Intense colors excite me, and working them into a piece of art with the right harmony and all else, design-wise and form wise, can be quite a process. I met up with my cousin Les and his wife, Betty, about a month ago to deliver the framed original and two framed prints for each of their sons....

Tree of Trilling Sparrows

(Above)Tree of Trilling Sparrows Original Acrylic/Artwork/Collage for SaleSize: 36 x 46 inchesPrice: $600 (plus shipping) The short video below gives a glimpse into the creative process and completion of a recent original art work for sale, and includes images from a “sparrow making party” with my son and two friends! “Spiro the Sparrow” is a little bird character that I intend to use in my next children’s book and am gradually working on the accompanying artwork. In the story, Spiro needs to be...

Musical Whimsical Painting Party – Intro Only

This introduction to this painting party tutorial will give an overview of two versions they might choose to paint: “Colorful Keys” or “Contours of Music.” The full version tutorial is nearly three hours long and can be purchased for $25 by emailing me at: eileenslifer@lettersource.com I will send a payment link and attach reference printouts and the full version Private YouTube link for you to have unlimited access. You are welcome to use within personal group settings such as your...