A Little Gift for Me!

I recieived a package delivered to my door this afternoon from my dad in Michigan. (Thanks Dad, you rock! I'll let you ride my horse when you come out...) My dad is a very talented woodworker and has built much of the furniture in my house. This wasn't anything that big, but this little easel, made out of black walnut wood: I love it! Now, I bet you are wondering why exactly I wanted such a little bitty easel? Well, last week when I blogged about the Etsy Whoa Horse Artist Team, I told you I had found a few things for myself and I'd share with you later.... well, check out these cool little works of art from Danielle Barlow Art:

These are ACEOs (Art Card Editions and Originals) and are 2 and 1/2 by 3 and 1/2 inches.

Horses, goats and bunnies! I love Danielle's work. We worked out a trade. She wanted one of my cowgirl cuffs and I wanted some of her work...I put the easel next to my computer with all of the ACEOS on it. Each day I can rotate a new card to the front and have a different one to enjoy. I'm already looking at new ones to add to my collection!

Check out Danielle's shop when you have a minute. Besides ACEOs she offers other beautiful original artwork.

Oh, and there was more in the package from my dad, but I'll save that for another post. ;)

Whoa Horse Artists Group

I recently joined this Etsy team, also known as the Whoa Team. The goal of the team is to raise awareness of the wonderful unique Horse Art that can be purchased on Etsy and to network, share skills and help promote each other's shops. And let me tell you, there are some awesome artists in this group! I'm very excited to be a part of this team. You can find a list of member artists on the Whoa Team's profile page by clicking on the link above.

Here is a sampling of some of the great work you can find:

I love this adorable miniature watercolor by Artwolf

Or how about a miniature piece of art to wear around your neck? This Bay Mare necklace is by Gypsy Mare StudiosDanielle Barlow Art offers ACEOs (Art Cards Editions and Originals), which are miniature collectible works of art, of her wonderful horse art (she also paints other animals, including BUNNIES!) Love this black and white paint...

There are so many talented artists in this team. Treat yourself and take some time to browse Etsy by searching for Whoa Team. You might just find something you can't live without! (I know I did -- I'll show you what it is in a later post!)

Oh, and almost forgot to mention, check out the Whoa Team blog...