My art for this post is an original miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Canyon Cliffs'. The scratchboard size is 4 in x 6 in. This art was inspired by the canyons of the arid southwest. The stark cliffs that have been weathered by time and the dwarfed trees that struggle for life are portrayed in this drawing. Click on the image to be taken to its webpage for more information and detail images.
My art for this post is an original ACEO scratchboard artwork titled 'Sunflowers'. The scratchboard size is 2 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in. Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers. I just love their bright cheerful faces. I am always in awe when I drive by a large field of these yellow giants all facing the sun. As always, you can contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Art
My art for this post is an original scratchboard artwork titled 'Pheasant Feathers'. The scratchboard size is 6 in x 18 in. The pheasant is a beautiful and colorful bird, and originally, I created a similar drawing as a commission using color. But then, I wanted to create an image just as striking using just black and white. Without the bright colors, the patterns, shapes and variety of the feathe
My art for this post is an original miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Pegasus'. The scratchboard size is 4 in x 6 in. I love creating fantasy drawings. I have a head full of great ideas, just haven't had the time to create. :o) So hopefully as time goes by my Fantasy Gallery will grow. This drawing was originally part of a sketch for a commercial embroidery design I did. For more info and det
My art for this post is an original miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Forest Line by Line'. The scratchboard size is 4 in x 6 in. Like the last post this was a challenge. In this case, the challenge was to create a drawing of trees with a very abstract feel. Someday I would like to have the time to do a drawing like this on a larger scale with color. As always, you can contact me with any co
My art for this post is an original miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'After the Storm'. The scratchboard size is 4 in x 6 in. I like to challenge myself, and I find each new drawing that I start to be a whole new challenge. In this case, the challenge was to create the illusion of a cloudy sky, breaking up after a storm. And the sun is just starting to show from behind the clouds. AND to do
My art for this post is an original scratchboard artwork titled 'Swan Moon'. The scratchboard size is 19 in x 12 in. A beautiful swan lifts its graceful wings to test the night air. This is one of a series of drawings I do that uses the moon to back-light the image. The black of the scratchboard lends itself well to night drawings, using the moon as the source of illumination. Click on the image t
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Irish Eyes'. The scratchboard size is 4 in x 6 in. Most of the drawings I've done of dogs, have been commissioned art. So when one of my customers ask me why I didn't have more dog art in my galleries, I was caught by surprise. I decided to make up for the lack, first with this sad looking fellow and then a puppy that will be in my n
Sorry for my absence! This is the time of year for family visits, and with my Mother living with me, we are very busy with company. I have also been fighting a cold/flu, and it has really sapped my energy. Hopefully, I am on the mend! :o)My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Tiger Siesta', Collection of M. Taylor. The scratchboard size is 6" x 4". It seems all cats wheth
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard artwork titled 'Kitten Eyes, Too'. The scratchboard size is 6" x 4". This little cutie is also from my 'Cat Eyes' series. Baby animals are all legs and all eyes. Their awkward appearance adds to their attraction for us. I grew up on a farm and one of my spring activities was looking for new kittens. You can contact me with any comments or questions
Yes, this is definitely a new look! This change is partly because Blogger is encouraging this update. But I am also in the process of changing the look of my website, and I want the two to work well with each other. This page as with my website is a work in progress.My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard art titled 'Cat Eyes - Alley Cat'. The scratchboard size is 6" x 4". I really enjoy
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard art titled 'Cat Eyes - Fat Cat'. The scratchboard size is 7" x 5". This chubby fellow is looking for a friend, but is not sure if he can trust you. He is curious though, maybe the right treat will win him over? For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Cat Eyes - Lazare'. The image size is 6" x 4". This drawing was inspired by my cat 'Lazare' and is one of my popular 'Cat Eyes' series. Lazare was my best friend while he lived, and I miss him very much. For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can al
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Blue Metalmark'. The image size is an ACEO, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". This drawings was inspired by one of the metalmark butterflies. They get their name from the shiny metallic markings that many of this species have. For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Beautiful Mother Earth, hosted by member artist Dorothy Birch.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Acmon Blue'. The image size is an ACEO, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I love butterflies or flying flowers as they are sometimes called. They always make me smile when I see them flitting from flower to flower. I am making plans to create a butterfly garden in my yard. My drawings of butterflies are inspired by actual butterflies, but are not exact in every detail. I sometimes play with the patterns and colors. For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member onlin
My art for this post is a scratchboard drawing titled 'Irises and Ivy'. The image size is 6" x 12". I'd been wanting to do a drawing with irises and I liked the drawing 'Tulips and Ivy' so much, that I decided to try one of irises with the same theme. For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Beautiful Mother Earth, hosted by member artist Dorothy Birch.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers
My art for this post is a scratchboard drawing titled 'Tulips and Ivy'. The image size is 6" x 12". This floral was done with very simple lines to create an almost abstract feel. For more information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Beautiful Mother Earth, hosted by member artist Dorothy Birch.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing,
My art for this post is a miniature ACEO scratchboard drawing titled 'Tulips'. The image size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Beautiful Mother Earth, hosted by member artist Dorothy Birch.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauri
My art for this post is a miniature ACEO scratchboard drawing titled 'White Lilies'. The image size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Our Art, Our Selves: Selected Self-Portraits, hosted by member artist Robin Hernandez.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratch
My art for this post is a miniature ACEO scratchboard drawing titled 'Malachite'. The image size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Our Art, Our Selves: Selected Self-Portraits, hosted by member artist Robin Hernandez.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboa
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Snowy Owl'. The image size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Our Art, Our Selves: Selected Self-Portraits, hosted by member artist Robin Hernandez.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, D
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Great Gray Owl'. The image size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Worldwide Women Artists is pleased to announce a series of international group exhibits. These exhibits are hosted by a different member online each month. Visit this month's WWAO Online Exhibition titled, Our Art, Our Selves: Selected Self-Portraits, hosted by member artist Robin Hernandez.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gall
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Great Horned Owl'. The image size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, scratchboard drawing, owl, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, great horned owl, miniature
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Winter Moonrise'. The image size is 6" x 4". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, scratchboard drawing, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, winter, moonrise, snow, miniature
My art for this post is a ACEO miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Mountain Winter'. The image size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, scratchboard drawing, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, winter, mountain, snow, miniature, ACEO
My art for this post is a miniature scratchboard drawing titled 'Snowy Valley Sunset'. The image size is 6" x 4". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, scratchboard drawing, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, winter, valley, snow, miniature
My art for this post is a commissioned drawing titled 'Wolf Moon'. The client who commissioned this scratchboard art wanted the wolf in the foreground and at least two wolves howling to the moon in the background. The image size is 12" x 18". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. For more information about commissioning me to do a drawing for you, go to the 'Commissions' page on my website. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, scratchboard drawing, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, wolf, wolves, moon, commissioned drawing
click on picture to enlargeOnce a month our SBA scratchboard group does a challenge. July's challenge is bugs. Here is my submission for a scratchboard ladybug, for auction click here. This is a very busy time for me--not just because of summer. I am relocating my studio and I have not had time to draw at my normal frenzied pace. Later today I will post day 4 on the 12 days of Christmas series.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I recently joined an ebay group called SBA (Scratchboard Artists). The group was formed in Dec.2006 to promote the scratchboard medium as an art form, and to encourage and support each other. They recently created a website to promote scratchboard and the individual artists. Visit 'Scratchboard Art' for articles about scratchboard, 'how-to' demonstrations and a gallery of talented scratchboard artists.My drawing for this post is titled 'Alpine WaterFall'. The board size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Art
click image to enlargeThis is an original scratchboard aceo trading card that measures 2.5" x 3.5". This miniature has a thousand small hairline scratches that have been colored and scratched and recolored. Bid on eBay as part of my scratchboard group's June challenge for roses.
I have added two more online venues to display my scratchboard art. The first is called 'myartprofile', a totally free art website, were you can create your own exclusive gallery and exhibit your art. Visit 'dmdartist on myartprofile'. The other online venue is 'MyArtPlot'. MAP is a community of artists, artisans, enthusiasts, and buyers, fighting to create a supportive and non-elitist art world. Imagine: no more disconnected, low-resourced, and starving artists. Visit 'Denise DesLauriers on MyArtPlot'.My drawing for this post is titled 'Forest for the Trees'. The board size is 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scrat
My drawing for this post is titled 'Canyon Waterfall'. The board size is 4" x 6". I have listed this miniature in a ebay auction for the 'SFA Theme Week NATURE', also from May 1st - 7th. SFA (Small Format Art) is artworks no more than 14" in any one direction. The opening bid for this drawing is $9.99. My regular gallery price for it is $40. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's auction. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, landscape, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, waterfall, SFA, Small Format Art
My drawing for this post is titled 'Great Gray Owl'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". I have listed this ACEO miniature in a ebay auction for the 'SBA Scratchboard Challenge' from May 1st - May 7th. 'SBA (Scratchboard Artists)' is a group of ebay scratchboard artists formed in Dec.2006 to promote the scratchboard medium as an art form, and to encourage and support each other. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's auction. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, owl, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, birds, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'Swan Moon'. The board size is approx. 19" x 12". I am running a special ebay auction to benefit The Nature Conservancy. The auction ends tonight, May 1st. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's auction. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, swan, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, birds, moon
My drawing for this post is titled 'Tulips'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, tulips, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, flowers, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'White Lilies'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this turtle, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, lilies, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, flowers, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'Turtle'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this turtle, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, tortoise, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, turtle, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'Tortoise'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this sea turtle, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, tortoise, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, turtle, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'Leatherback Turtle'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this sea turtle, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, tortoise, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, turtle, aceo,
My drawing for this post is titled 'Giant Tortoise'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, tortoise, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, turtle, aceo
TigerOriginal scratchboard on clayboard, tiger with piercing eyes and patterns in his fur. Scratchboard on clayboard, 5" x 7" ,(12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)Price: $99 + shippingHow to Purchase:Price: $99 plus $5 s/h
My drawing for this post is titled 'Blue Metalmark'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, butterfly, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, butterflies, aceo
My drawing for this post is titled 'Malachite'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progress Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, butterfly, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, butterflies, aceo
2 man saw northwestOriginal scratchboard 5"x7", $95 +5 s/hMany years ago my oldest brother used to tell me stories about how they used a 2 man saw back in Quebec. This was a mystery to me as I had no frame of reference growing up in another country and of a completely different generation. Years later, he proudly came home one day with a huge 2 man saw he bought at a swap meet. When he passed away, I hung the saw on my back porch and everytime I pass by, I think of him and his fantastic tales. This drawing is a tribute to him of sorts. In my imaginatioon as to how those days may have been, I added a brilliant moon and an abstracted landscape. This scratchboard is sealed and can be displayed on a miniature easle or hung on your wall without a frame.
My drawing for this post is titled 'Acmon Blue'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.The WWAO Art Show 'A Woman's Work Is Never Done' is now open at the Progressive Energy Art Gallery in Port Richey, Florida. The show runs from now thru to the end of March. To view a slide show of the gallery, artwork and the show opening night go to the link below and click on 'Start SlideShow' (and sit back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy!):Opening Night at 'A Woman's Work is Never Done'Visit 'Worldwide Women Artist who Blog' for a list of the greatest women artist bloggers from around the world!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, miniature, butterfly, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists, butterflies, aceo
Textures 1scratchboard on Essdee scraperboard, nfsThese are some textures I did a long time ago and am reworking. Hopefully next week I will show the revised versions. Been very busy with school and special projects. Please feel quite free for any input and/or suggestions, that's what I love about blog.Click here to see a larger version of these simple sketches.
Green Raven,scratchboard,14" x 18", giclee on canvas or paper, your choice,optional framing choices.View large image at my giclee galleryThis is a character I developed in 2005. He is wise, he is strong, he survives the onslaughts of life. He is also a trickster and a shape shifter, being a true survivor, thus an inspiration and protector. A guiding force through difficult trials; he inspires. In this pose, he wears his blue heart on his wing so when he flies, he thinks of you. This is from my original scratchboard drawing.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, animals, animal drawings, raven, birds, ecology, environment,wildlife art, wildlife, mystical
Bluebird, scratchboard on clayboard, giclee print,14"x18", on archival matte paper,$40 + s/h/i, custom framing available at site. Click to enlarge there.Bluebird is busy building his nest: extreme detail and flowing patterns, colors of mauve, blues, greens and browns. Birds are a special interest and love of mine. I enjoy watching them, drawing them and feeding them.
Norwegian Barnscratchboard on clayboard, giclee available from artistsee the big picture hereThis type of barn is a familiar site around southwest Washington. The area was settle by Norwegians, and I'm assuming this is from their style. You can spot these beauties in geat pastoral settings, often with sheep, cows or horses hanging around.
Not just another pot, scratchboard on clayboard,18"x24" giclee available from artistclick here to see the big pictureI have an affinity to potters, all potters, pottery, clay: many great things that come from the earth, get shaped by your hands and your heart, and make that magical transformation and metamorphasis through the element of fire....yeah!
Leaves-Sassafras, 4" x 6",scratchboard on Essdee British Scraperboard,red, green, gold-letters. This is a study & its final destination is yet unkown.I think it's very attractive & would look rich framed, the gold is really nice, purchase here
Zebras Double Love, scratchboard on silver board, 18" x 13.5",purchase giclee hereMother zebra is alert and has an open eye for danger. Foal is in her shadow and stays close. Many transparent tones of violet, blues and velvet black. From my original silver scratchboard drawing.
Dunes, scratchboard on claybord, 24" x 30",giclee availableA young man and his dog on the beach after winding their way through the dunes, stand silently to watch the moon peek through night clouds. The dunes with their ebb and flow textures and colors, have been an inspiration to me for many years. These dunes are on McGrath beach in Ventura, CA. The colors in this drawing are blues, violets, mustards and sharp whites. From my original scratchboard drawing. This piece has won several awards.
River Village 2scratchboard on Essdee scraperboardSunset on the river. Late sailboats catch the last wind. On the shore the shops are busy with people looking to catch a cup of coffee, window shop or stroll the boardwalk on this old frontier town. This is an original scratchboard on Essdee scraperboard. It should be framed under glass. The drawing measures 6" x 8". Purchase $95 here.
"Making Pies"scratchboard on Esdee Board (British Scraperboard)$200 + s/h purchase heresee the big imageSome people enjoy their jobs and are more suited than others when it comes to the kind of work they do. This woman is very devoted and takes pride in her work. She can make my pie anytime. From my Americana scratchboard drawing series.
My drawing for this post is titled 'Winter Moonrise'. The board size is 6" x 4". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Winter Woods'. The board size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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Dark Cheetah scratchboard on paper 7" x 11"Cheetah is concerned about his future. I wanted to portray the cheetah with an expression of concern. His body is thin and elongated to give us a signal of danger. He shows concern about his enviornment. Do we dare wonder how much time these beautiful animals have left on the earth?Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, animals, animal drawings, cheetah, ecology, environment,wildlife art, wildlife
Candystorefrom my original scratchboard drawing17"x24" giclee on fine art paper $75I loved this woman's pose as she obviously was having a hard time deciding which confections to buy. The store is filled with patterns, shapes and reflections--an artist's dream, or a nightmare of detail depending on how you look at it. This scratchboard was originally done in black and white and I have been spending 3 days adding color to it in photoshop. I found this was a very slow, intense process and much slower than coloring a panel with inks or paints. But I also feel that it gives the drawing a certain quality of intesity that would be hard to do on a black surface like scratchboard. Here you can see a larger picture: http://www390.pair.com/naquaiya/confections-lg.jpgI'm always looking for new ways to attack a problem. Now if only I could be such a good girl with my New Year's resolutions.
Keywest Sunset Day 2, scratchboard on clayboard NFSI have colored the panel with copper lustres and mother of pearl irridescent for the sun/moon. This looks quite different than the black and white version. The design patterns in the sky are very reflective and it gives an unusual effect, so I'm not disappointed with the coloring--actually I'm happy with it. All those super fine lines look great up close.Take a look with this hyperlink Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, naquaiya.blogspot.com
Rain, work in progress #1 scratchboard on silver foilThis is a work in progress scratchboard on silver foil board. I'm unsure as to whether or not I'll keep it or kill it. Right now I'm adding a pattern of scratching over a darkly-painted surface. The pattern is of rain, but it's only a pattern. No rain ever looked like this. Above is a small detail from the panel. The silver only reflects light and it's difficult to say if it will even scan well enough. What happens with foil is as you tilt it back and forth, that's when it picks up the light. So I don't know if this much color will work--and this is not a good scratchboard surface; just a school grade foil on waxed paper. Well, it's fun to experiment and you have to be in the mood for this kind of detail. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
My drawing for this post is titled 'Ornament Swag'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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Wine, grapes and bagettescratchboard on clayboard7" x 5"prints availablepurchaseContinuing in my wine series where the focus is on mood through lights and darks. I have tried some new techniques with this scratchboard. I removed almost all the black and did quite a bit of painting on the panel. I think I have painted more on this panel and scratched less of the black away than I've ever done in the past. The window in the background is a really important element. I'm looking forward to working with red wine next and maybe some camenbert cheese too.
My drawing for this post is titled 'Wreath and Ribbon'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Holiday Tree'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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Yellow Moon Zebrasscratchboard on clayboard11"x14" print on archivalmatte paper $40 I've been thinking about going back into my portfolio and reworking some old images. Similar to what some people have found out through the painting of eggs on Sunday's gallery. How you paint the same subject matter over time is an interesting and revealing exercise. This basic image of zebras in this grooming pose is one I drew some years ago and the original was large. I decided to try and do it again, with a different outlook and in a very small format. I found that it went quickly and I made several important changes--the moon here is much bigger than my old moon and the yellow cast in the night sky creates the mood I'm looking for. The vegetation is more abstracted and I kept the colors dark so as not to compete with the animals. I concentrated on highlighting only the topline of the animals. I think I want to try this again. Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, zebra
Porto Winescratchboard on clayboard7" x 5"I've been exploring wine again. I thought this was an interesting idea to create more of a mood with lights and darks. I'm getting intrigued with distant unusual windows with warm light coming into a dark room. More windows are on the way and more wine too. The label on the bottle says "no nonsense". Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, naquaiya.blogspot.com,
My drawing for this post is titled 'Winter Slumber'. The board size is 5" x 4". This little miniature is my entry for this month's WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists) Exhibition. The theme for this exhibition is 'Winter Slumber'. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Mule Deer Buck'. The board size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Elk Bull'. The board size is 4" x 6". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
The Worldwide Women Artists' Exhibition 'Remembrances' is now posted on their site. Be sure to take time to visit this stunning array of talent.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Cat Eyes - Lazare'. The board size is 6" x 4". I created this miniature drawing for this month's WWAO exhibition called 'Rememberances'. (The exhibition hasn't been posted on their site yet. I'll let you know when it has.) Lazare was a very special friend who died about seven years ago. This drawing is also the latest in my 'Cat Eyes' series. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Fall Leaves'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Frozen in Time'. The board size is 6" x 4". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Three Oak Leaves'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I have several autumn themed drawings that I will be posting, so check back often. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Two Maple Leaves'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I have several autumn themed drawings that I will be posting over the next few weeks, so check back often. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, Denise DesLauriers, fall, autumn, maple, leaves
My drawing for this post is titled 'Two Pumpkins'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I have several autumn themed drawings that I will be posting over the next few weeks, so check back often. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, fall, autumn, pumpkins, pumpkin
My drawing for this post is titled 'Pumpkin and Leaf'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I have several autumn themed drawings that I will be posting over the next few weeks, so check back often. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Leaves'. The board size is 10" x 8". I have several autumn themed drawings that I will be posting over the next few weeks, so check back often. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a Squidoo Lens that I titled, 'Scratchboard Art'. I consider it my 'website-at-a-glance'. There is lots of interesting and useful info and links. For those that are unfamiliar with Squidoo, it is place to share information. Whether it is your art work, organization, or just your favorite topic, you can create a lens to get the word out there. Consider it another free place to advertise, promote, or speak your mind.I'm also Lensmaster for the following Worldwide Women Artists Squidoo Lenses:'Worldwide Women Artists' is a general 'website-at-a-glance' lens, with lots of useful info and links.'Worldwide Women Artists Who Blog' is a list of several of the members blogs and journal. If you like to surf blogs this is a great way to visit some great artists and view their artwork. All the participating artists have the image link below somewhere in our blog to make it easy to return to this lens.I'm also working on a lens called the 'WWA
My drawing for this post is titled 'Spooked!'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". This is the last of my Halloween drawings for this year. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, pumpkin, moon, jack-o-lantern, halloween, colored scratchboard
My drawing for this post is titled 'Double Trouble'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, pumpkin, moon, jack-o-lantern, halloween, colored scratchboard
My drawing for this post is titled 'Jolly Jack'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, pumpkin, moon, jack-o-lantern, halloween, colored scratchboard
My drawing for this post is titled 'The Power of Three'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". This is the fifth drawing in my 'Eyes in the Night' series. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, cat, moon, cats
My drawing for this post is titled 'Eyes in the Night - Bat'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". This is the fourth drawing in my 'Eyes in the Night' series. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, bat, moon
My drawing for this post is titled 'Eyes in the Night - Cat'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". This is the third drawing in my 'Eyes in the Night' series. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, cat, moon
My drawing for this post is titled 'Eyes in the Night - Owl'. The board size is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". This is the second drawing in my 'Eyes in the Night' series. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have. Sold!Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, owl, moon
My drawing for this post is titled 'Eyes in the Night'. The board size is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". I created the drawing for the Worldwide Women Artists' October Exhibition 'Illuminations of the Unseen'. I like the results so much, that I decided to do more ACEO's using similar images. I'll be showing you these in posts to come. For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, cat, moon, WWAO, Worldwide Women Artists
My drawing for this post is titled 'Antelope Moon'. The board size is 12" x 18". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.
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My drawing for this post is titled 'Swan Moon'. The board size is 19" x 12". For information and detailed pictures of this drawing, click on the image, and you will be taken to it's web page. You can also contact me with any comments or questions you might have.I recently added another venue for customers to find my work online. ArtWanted.com is a large online artist community. You can view and purchase some of my scratchboard art thru my portfolio on their website.Technorati tags: art, artwork, artist, scratchboard, drawing, scratchboard art, DMD Scratchboard Gallery, swan, moon
