Winner of Best of America Oil Competition!

I've been notified that I have, among other artists, won a national competition and have been included in a recently published art book titled Best of America Oil Artists and Artisans Vol. 1, a part of a National Books series. http://www.bestofartists.com/ Yay!!!

ACEO oil on canvas Budding Beauties

Here's an ACEO for today, up for sale on Ebay:

5x7 Oil on Canvas of Landscape

Hi there, got a chance to do a 5x7 today, inspired by a Hudson Valley, New York landscape, up for bid on Ebay.



5" x 7" oil on canvas "Early Autumn"

Art 2.0 - VOTE and TAKE A PART IN MY ART

I was thinking about the meaning of "Web 2.0" which means greater interactivity with users. Wikipedia, blogging, YouTube, MySpace, are all part of Web 2.0, where every user has an impact on the Internet and on society. TV has moved in this direction as well, where shows like American Idol are no 1. A part of this success is the ability for viewers to vote and have an impact (look at Sanjaya!) on the show. Even fiction shows like "Lost" seem to be impacted by bloggers and viewer opinion, as the twists and turns of the show seem to be affected by what users have posted online. I decided to translate this phenomenon to what I do for a living: art. So, Art 2.0 means creating art, based on what YOU say.

CLICK HERE to vote for my next painting subject. I will tabulate votes monthly and create an artwork according to what YOU choose.

A Special Wish Foundation

My first painting sale with a percentage of the sale going to charity (A Special Wish Foundation) was sold yesterday. "Oh My Heavens" a 5" x 7" oil on canvas sold on Ebay.

ACEO oil on canvas of seashells

Hi, here's my ACEO for today, up for bid on Ebay:



"She Sells Seashells"

2.5" x 3.5" oil on canvas

View my new Ebay Art blog

I've started an Ebay blog, talking about art-related items, such as ACEO, photographs, inspirations, etc. Seems to be a lively group, since I've received comments on both of my posts so far...check it out http://blogs.ebay.com/jlycke

Welcome to my 100th post! Anyhow, here's a new ACEO

Hi there, managed to work on an ACEO for my painting pleasure today...




Enjoy! Talk to you soon!

Video on YouTube

Check out my first attempt at a video oil painting demonstration I did...at http://www.youtube.com/jenlycke

Will try more of these in the future