Sunday, August 17, 2014

The Gray Elephant; The Gentle Giant

 
The Gray Elephant
"The Gentle Giant"
 
10 x 10 Watercolor
$175.00
 
There is nothing more beautiful than these gentle giants.  They have wisdom and strength, strong ties to family and unfortunately are not as protected as they should be.  So many of these lovely creatures have been shot and killed for their Ivory for just trinkets and poachers take the lives these beautiful, breathing, living creatures everyday for money and profit. 
 
This insanity must stop.  Please visit any of the  Elephant organizations or go to savetheelephants.org to help save the lives of these very endangered species before they become extinct over greed and profit. 
 
Only we can make a difference. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The African Elephant; The Eye of Wisdom

 
The African Elephant
"Eye of Wisdom"
SOLD
 
Watercolor 10 x 10
Painted 08/13/2014
 
 
Elephants are the largest  terrestial animals on earth today,  are an incredible species of mammal that has no comparisons in the animal kingdom. Their magnificent size, brute strength, and superior intelligence have fascinated countless humans from millenia past to the present.

And today they are in peril because of man's insatiable desire to obtain their ivory tusks for making trinkets and jewelry, coupled with a severe loss of habitat in most of the countries they still naturally live...

                  
The fact of the matter is that African elephant populations dropped by 50%, from 1.3 millions to 600 000, between 1979 and 1989, because of poaching. About 8 elephants an hour (or 70,000/ year) were poached during this period, until the CITES Ivory ban 1989. The CITES Convention of International Trade In Endangered Species regard both species as so threatened they are included on "the red list" in many african countries, although not all...
Perhaps no other animals living on earth today symbolize the struggle for species protection as the great elephants. Losing them would effect humankind in ways we can only imagine in our darkest dreams, but we'd like to think that doesn't have to happen!
 
Please help in anyway that you can by visiting the sites dedicated to the preservation of these beautiful creatures. 

Thursday, April 3, 2014

The New 2015 "PATCHVILLE PALS" Calendar and Activity Page

THE NEW 2015 "PATCHVILLE PALS" CALENDAR
$19.99
 
This very sweet calendar is ideal for Children and Grandchildren of any age, the Nursery for those important Baby Appointments, A Baby Shower Gift, and it is just a DARLING and SWEET wall hanging for any room. 
 
Each month is different with a new Patchville Pal and all the special dates have a Pal on them.  November has all the Pals together and December is a "CREATE YOUR OWN PAL AND NAME HIM/HER.
 
A very creative and lovely gift for anyone. 
 
Please email me at carolann@sunshineartgallery.net or on the comments section of this page or you can call me at 207-729-3431.
 
 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

"The Patchville Pals" 2014 Release

ANNOUNCEMENT
THE RELEASE OF "THE PATCHVILLE PALS"
CHILDREN'S ART/BOOK LINE
 
The Children's Patchville card line will be released in 2 weeks,
The Patchville Calendar/Activity Page in 2 months
The Patchville Pals Book due to release September of 2014
 
To order any of The Patchville Pals items please email me at
or call me at 207-729-3431
 

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

"The Patchville Pals" Note Cards and Calendar for Kids soon to be released soon . . .


Shari the Lamb . .
and many other Patchville Pals to be
released soon on Notecards and Calendars for
Young Children
 
The Release of "The Patchville Pals" will be within the next few months.
 10 NOTECARDS
2015 CALENDAR WITH ACTIVITY PAGE
(perfect for nursery also)
THE PATCHVILLE PALS CHILDREN'S BOOK
 
All will be released this year
The Patchville Pals will include; Daphne the Dog, Bobby the Bear, Benita the Bear,
Paddy the Pig, Timmy the Turtle, Belle the Cow, Mannie the Moose,  Bennie the Bunny,
Serina the Skunk and Shari the Lamb
 
 
 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Day 22 of the 30 Day Challenge - Winter Blue Jay

WINTER BLUE JAY
Original
11 x 14 Matted
$150
 
This sweet little Blue Jay is just hanging out on the porch deck. 
The wind is blowing his very beautiful white feathers.
 
Thank you to Mike McIntosh, Photographer, Ontario, Canada for allowing me to use his beautiful wildlife photography to paint this little guy. 
 

Monday, January 13, 2014

"Marty"

"MARTY"
Pencil Drawing
Not for Sale
Commission
 
Marty was a little Yorkie that I had the honor to illustrate in a children's book called
"Marty's Great Life"
Authored by Adrienne Robinson
Illustrated by Carol Ann Szafranski
The book tells of Marty's life and his travels from a puppy to adulthood.
 

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Furry Little Hamster

FURRY LITTLE HAMSTER
5 X 7
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR
$75.00
 
I guess I am into painting furry little animals this challenge.
This reminds me of the little hamster we had when my daughter was growing up. 
 
Hope you enjoy all my animals. 
I have so much fun painting them. 
They bring a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart.
 

Friday, January 10, 2014

THE AMERICAN BALD EAGLE

THE BALD EAGLE
Original
Custom Size
$125
 
This was a quick study painting of the American Bald Eagle. 
I love the majestic and proud look of their stare. 
 
Enjoy!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Mr. B.T. Squirrel (Bushy Tail)

MR. B.T. SQUIRREL
8 x 10 Original
Watercolor, Pencil and Ink
Matted $175
 
This little guy was one of my back yard squirrels.  He always comes to the door and stares at me through the window to let me know the feeder is out of seeds.  He is very bold and has the busiest tail, hence, the name Mr. B.T (Bushy Tail) Squirrel .
 
The background is blue but it is hard to see on the picture.  He is quite the adorable little guy.  Hope you enjoy him.
 

Sunday, January 5, 2014

The Siberian Husky

"THE SIBERIAN HUSKY"
WATERCOLOR ORIGINAL
$225.00
16 X 22 MATTED
 
This little Husky has layers and layers of paint on him to achieve the thick black fur with brown and white.
 
I have been told his blue eye has the perfect stare of the Siberian Husky. 
I enjoyed painting him and this picture does not capture the true colors in his fur. 
 
 
 

Duckling on the Deck

Duckling on the Deck
Original in Watercolor
$175.00
11 x 14 Matted and Framed
 
I am still stuck in the Duck frame of mind. 
I love this little guy just hanging out at the deck on the ocean. 
 
Another painting that is dedicated to my Mom who just loved ducks.