Nifty Piks - Photos and Art

Today’s featured art is Boys And Their Toys by Lora Garcelon

Two boys sit on a tractor in this print of a watercolor painting. The boys look like they love sitting on the tractor and are really enjoying themselves.

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Prices for Boys And Their Toys begin at $18.49, subject to change.

New art featured regularly, courtesy of the artists at Imagekind.

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Today’s featured art gallery is Iris by Lena Rojkov.

Soft colors and lovely flowers fill this gallery of great watercolors. Flowers come in so many shapes, sizes, and colors… Their beauty is nicely captured in these images. What nice framed prints they’ll make!

Imagekind Gallery iris
Copyright (C) 2008

Pansies



Watercolor, gouache

Summer bouquet



Watercolor

Hollyhocks



Gouache

Spring still life with apples



Watercolor

Flowers in my garden



Watercolor and gouache on paper

Forget-me-nots



Watercolor gouache

Daisies in blue jug



Watercolor on paper

Stll life with red poppy



Gouache on paper

Autumn bouquet



Watercolor on paper

Late flowers



Watercolor

Today’s featured art gallery is Tropical by Michael Vigliotti.

What great watercolors of palm trees, beaches, and tropical ocean waters. I like the nice restful images and can easily imagine relaxing in a hammock with a cool drink as the tropical breeze stirs the air. Very nice work that will make wonderful framed prints.

Imagekind Gallery Tropical
Copyright (C) 2008
Watercolors of different Tropical Scene's

Setting Sun in the Tropics



Ink and Watercolor on Watercolor Board of Setting Sun and Palm Tree Scene

Dancing Palm Trees



Ink and Watercolor Painting of Palm Trees and Setting Sun

Hilo (Hawaii)



Watercolor Painting of Hilo in Hawaii

Today’s featured art gallery is Watercolor Friends by Alicia Padron.

These cute watercolor images are nice and peaceful with lovely colors and give the feeling of friendship with their happy designs.

Imagekind Gallery Watercolor Friends
Copyright (C) 2008
Here you'll find cute and expressive illustrations all done in watercolor. Animal and kids are always the main characters in these colorful Illustrations.

By The Tree



This colorful illustration is all done with watercolors. This is Martha's favorite spot to sit, think, play and enjoy with her playful puppy, Betsy.

Making A New Friend



This boy is always on the lookout for new friends. He carries a basket full of goodies just in case.
This illustration was done with watercolor.

At The Zoo



Little Jimmy thought that for a moment, everything felt a little too quiet at the zoo.
I made this illustration with watercolor and pencil.

Just Like Mom



Rebecca loves to go to her mom's room, pretend she is all grown up and try all the beautiful necklaces and bracelets. She even tries a hat on Molly who is not thrilled by the idea.
This is all done with soft and light washes of watercolor.

The Blues



Sometimes crying can be contagious and these four cute babies seem to be having the blues. Poor Doxie wants to be out of the picture. This would look great on a pediatrician's office or a nursery room. This Illustration was all done in Watercolors.

The Letter



This cute little bunny ran a long way to deliver his very important letter to his dear friend.

Today’s featured art gallery is Watercolors by Lora Garcelon.

This gallery is filled with wonderful watercolor artwork showing great scenes from life. The people, animals, and flowers are captured so well that I can’t help but think of times I’ve seen similar scenes in real life. The art brings up many wonderful memories.

Imagekind Gallery Watercolors
Copyright (C) 2008

Thirsty



This painting was inspired by a photograph of my father drinking a glass of water. I was fascinated by the transparent green from his hat visor bouncing off his face and bringing his features to life. The frostiness of the glass was fun to paint, too!

Pigment #1



This painting is of a friendly pig from a farm in northern Michigan. I enjoy trying to capture the facial expressions of animals and have fun playing with color.

Tusk #2



This watercolor painting of an elephant is another example of me just playing with my paints! I really enjoy exploring color and trying to use it in unexpected ways.

Morning Light



This painting was inspired by some vacation photos I took at Twin Lights State Park in Maine. I loved the colors of the flowers lining the driveway and tried to express that in this watercolor.

Jim's Sunflowers



My neighbor had these sunflowers planted by his driveway last summer. I love the memories of summer that these flowers bring back. Original sold
Original (11x14 inches) for sale.

This Little Piggy



This watercolor painting was inspired from a photograph I took during a vacation to the ocean several years ago. My daughter had finished her lunch then decided to eat mine, too. She only took a few bites, covered my sandwich with so much sand it was inedible, then toddled off to play.

Stick Broom



This watercolor painting is of a cleaning lady working in a Shinto shrine in Nikko, Japan. Her broom seemed to be handmade of twigs. I was inspired by the contrast of the ancient buildings, the rickety broom, and her smooth beautiful skin.

Original (11x14 inches) for sale.

Poppies From a Friend



Watercolor of red poppies in a blue glass bottle

Juicy



Watercolor painting of 2 little girls eating watermelon

Original sold.

Long Day



Watercolor painting of 2 old friends taking a walk by a river. The reference photo was taken in Strasbourg, France.

Red Poppy



Watercolor close-up painting of a red poppy.

Peace and Quiet



Watercolor painting of 3 girls picking lavender.
Original sold.

Sunday Afternoon



Watercolor painting of 2 little girls on a sunny day.

Kicking and Screaming



This is a painting about defying disease and death...

Nap on the Sun Porch



Watercolor of a black and white cat napping in the sun.

Original (11x14 inches) for sale.

Curious



Watercolor painting of 3 curious sheep

Original sold

Beware of Dog



When I saw this little weiner dog guarding this red convertible, I knew I had to paint it. Such a tough little guy!

Original watercolor (23x17 inches) for sale.

Boys And Their Toys



Watercolor painting of 2 little boys riding a John Deere tractor.

Summer on Tap



This watercolor painting of a girl drinking water out of a hose brings back childhood memories of playing outside...we were too busy having fun to go in the house and get a drink.

Misty Morning



Watercolor painting of a lone kayaker on a misty lake.

Hothouse Reds



Watercolor painting of ripe juicy tomatoes in a blue and white bowl

Road Trip



Watercolor painting about the realities of travel soccer. This was a commission.

Sunday in Barcelon



Watercolor painting of 2 elderly ladies walking by a church. The reference photos were taken in Barcelona.

Wait Till You Hear This



Watercolor painting of two old friends catching up on the latest news.

Today’s featured art gallery is Watercolor by Kristen N. Fox.

Kristen has many lovely pieces of watercolor art with her sunflowers and tulips being some of my favorites.

Imagekind Gallery watercolor
Copyright (C) 2008
This gallery features fine art prints of original watercolor paintings by artist Kristen N. Fox. Watercolors are a wonderfully transparent medium that lights up colors and lets the soul of the painting really shine through!

Occasionally an acrylic painting or pencil drawing might find their way into this gallery too!

Color Shards



Like when a rock hits your car's windshield, this work of abstract art is all shards, but of color. Imagine the shattering of a prism! (From the original watercolor.)

CheckerBoard Watercolor



A fun work of abstract checkerboard art that contrasts the flowing and unpredictable nature of watercolor paints with the rigid geometry of squares and right angles, in warm hues of red, orange, yellow, and pale shades as well. (From the original watercolor.)

Leaves on the Water



A vibrant and abstract depiction of a thick scattering of fallen Autumn leaves blanketing the surface of a pond. (From the original watercolor.)

Poker Abstract



A creative, abstract impression of a five card poker hand on a table, including a scattering of chips to raise your bet. Been gambling in Las Vegas recently? (From the original watercolor.)

Watering the Lawn



Separate elements of water molecules, blades of grass, sunshine, and fresh air combine to make this a fun summer abstract. (From the original watercolor.)

Sunny Sunflowers



Four sunflowers reach up to the sky - their brilliant yellow gold petals are framed by the sky blue and purple background. A very cheery work of art. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Color Square Abstract



This 'art squared' abstract work is a celebration of bright spring-time color and line geometry. It looks simple, but compels the eye to keep looking. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Tulips



Four yellow-red tulips lean into the scene - one of them leads the pack. Subtle tulip leaves in the background give this work of art added depth on the textured blue background. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Peach Rose



A very unusual textured peach rose, on a very unusual textured background. Something a little different! [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Tie Dye Turtle



This red ear slider turtle isn't necessarily a hippie, but it does have a colorful tie dye shell and definitely enjoys basking on its rock! Bordered on top and bottom with colorful rock-like formations to make a square. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Birthday Box



Painted from a dream image, this piece demonstrates a wonderful light bursting from the confines of a festively decorated gift box. A wonderful reminder that each day is a gift. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Sacred Geometry



A highly detailed piece of imaginative art, this abstract features interwoven and overlapping geometric forms in a sacred, spiritual configuration. Makes a wonderful meditation focus! [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Breach of Containment



An extremely colorful abstract depicting energy bursting free from it's previous boundaries, with room to grow and expand and create! [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Blue Watercolor Quilt



This 'art squared' work is a geometric abstract done in blues and purples, and has the look and feel of a soft down quilt! [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Through the Leaves



Through the vivid imagery two glowing gold cat-like eyes stare back. Do they leaves hide a black panther or your favorite house cat? [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Somewhere in California



Somewhere in California a bare tree struggles up a hillside, leaning into it with fierce intention. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Creation Myth



Light beams from the goddess' eye, through a pyramid prism and splinters into raindow colors, planets, swirls of color, even dna! [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

La Conciergerie



A colorful rendition of a spiral staircase inside La Conciergerie, a former prison in Paris, France, located on the west of the Île de la Cité, near the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. It is part of the larger complex known as the Palais de Justice, which is still used for judicial purposes. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox.]

Autumn Quilt



A vividly colored and whimsical work of leaves against a quilt-like background. [From an original watercolor painting by artist Kristen N. Fox]

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