Winners of my Facebook Page Contest
Desert Beauty
My Facebook page has reached 500 "Likes", so I am giving a signed print of Desert Beauty to three of my page fans. I had the drawing this morning using Random.org. I have sent a message to the three winners and will only mention their names if they say it is okay. Once I have permission to post their names, I will add them to this blog post and to my Facebook page.
They will each receive a 12" x 9.5" signed print on archival matte paper from Fine Art America.
Thank you all for your support!
UPDATE: I have been able to reach two of the winners and still waiting to hear from the third.
1. Ginifer
2. Jen P.
Comment on or Share this Article →Featured Print of the Day - Cactus Roses
Cactus Roses
I started painting cacti when I was a student at UNC. I started painting them because I was so excited about my anticipated move to the Southwest. Twenty-six years later, I am still in New Mexico and still love painting these, as well as other colorful flowers and plants. For some reason, the cactus has become somewhat symbolic for me. It's beautiful here, but it hasn't been easy and I have had to find ways to thrive, sort of like the cactus in the desert.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Through the Portico
Through the Portico
This is the view I saw walking through the portico of one of the San Felipe de Neri church buildings. This is located in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Tickled Pink
Tickled Pink
Tickled pink - that's just how I felt when I found this beautiful little pink cactus bloom inside the Desert Conservatory at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Enchanted Hearts
Enchanted Hearts
"Enchanted Hearts" was my submission to the Albuquerque Arts Alliance exhibit and silent auction. The theme for the exhibit was "For the Love of Art: Valentines!" and was a benefit for the arts alliance.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Summer Surprise
Summer Surprise
This is the bright pink bloom of a hedgehog cactus. I had a cactus like this at one time and it would bloom vibrantly once each summer.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Desert Beauty
Desert Beauty
When I moved from North Carolina to New Mexico in 1986, I had my house plants in the front of my VW and my dog, Babe, in the back seat. One of the plants was a prickly pear cactus, which we eventually planted outside, where it thrived in the New Mexico sun. It has been a model for several of my cactus sketches and paintings.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Featured Print of the Day - Cactus Fiesta
Cactus Fiesta
Each year in October, the sky is filled with the beauty of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. In this painting, I combined my love of cactus with colorful hot air balloons against a backdrop of the Sandia Mountains.
This is a reproduction of my acrylic painting and is available on Fine Art America as a:
- Fine art print on paper
- Framed print
- Canvas print
- Acrylic print
- Metal print
- Greeting card
Keepsake Box 1
Keepsake Box 1
This is an acrylic painting on an Ampersand Claybord Box. The cactus bloom is painted on a kaolin clay ground surface and the rest of the box is made of wood. The inside of the box lid and bottom are painted in acrylics. The rest of the box is stained in cherry and finished with a satin varnish.
The price includes USPS shipping to the continental U.S. or local delivery. For all other destinations, please use the link below to contact me for shipping rates. Click here for a larger view.
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Tickled Pink - A New Painting
Tickled Pink
Tickled pink - that's just how I felt when I found this beautiful little pink cactus bloom inside the Desert Conservatory at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens. This is an original acrylic painting on gallery-wrapped canvas. The edges are painted, so framing is optional. The price includes local delivery or UPS ground shipping to the continental U.S. For all other destinations, please contact me for shipping information.
© 2012 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Tickled Pink, Original acrylic painting on canvas, 20 x 16 inches.
Comment on or Share this Article →Desert Bouquet has a New Name
Cactus Roses
I've don't think I've ever done this before - changed the title of a painting. Desert Bouquet was painted in 2010 and, honestly, I've never really liked the title. So, yesterday, all of sudden, I just decided to rename it Cactus Roses. I know "cactus rose" can also refer to a type of succulent, but these red blooms on my cactus just remind me of roses, for some reason. Actually, they look a little like poppies, too, but I'll stick with roses. So there, I did it. Cactus Roses is available for purchase here on my website.
Comment on or Share this Article →Prickly Pear - New Painting in Small Works Collection
Prickly Pear
This prickly pear cactus is painted with acrylics on a canvas board, which measures 6"h x 6"w. There is a slot on the back for hanging and the painting will be varnished with a satin finish. Shipping is already included to the continental U.S. Click here for purchase details.
© 2011 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Prickly Pear, Original acrylic painting on board, 6 x 6 inches.
Comment on or Share this Article →Artist Rising Prints in New Sizes
Desert Beauty
Artist Rising is a print on demand site owned by art.com. This was the first print on demand site I ever joined back in January 2007. The artists have been through many ups and downs with the site, but I'm excited that they are finally revitalizing the site. One of the new features is more print sizes to choose from.
One of my own favorite paintings is "Desert Beauty". This is available as a giclee print on heavy acid-free watercolor paper in sizes 8x10, 12x16, 16x20, 20x24 and 24x32. It's also available on archival photographic paper in the same sizes. Custom matting and framing are also available.
View and Purchase Desert Beauty Prints on Artist Rising
You can view my entire Artist Rising gallery of fine art reproductions here.
Thanks for reading!
Comment on or Share this Article →Desert Beauty - Canvas Print Promotion
My current canvas print promotion is Desert Beauty, which is available in sizes 11" x 14", 16" x 20" and 20" x 24". These are printed on premium glossy canvas on 1.5" stretcher bars. Select from black, white or mirrored canvas edges. There are 10 prints available in each size and the promotion lasts until 5/22/11.
11x14 Desert Beauty canvas print
16x20 Desert Beauty canvas print
20x24 Desert Beauty canvas print
Comment on or Share this Article →Canvas Print Promotions
"Desert Beauty
Here are my current canvas print limited time promotions. There are 10 prints available of each and this expires on 3/27/11. Both of these are size 24" x 20" and printed on 1.5" deep stretched canvas with a gloss finish. Choose from black, white or mirrored canvas edges.
Comment on or Share this Article →New Limited Time Promotions
San Felipe de Neri
I currently have 3 new Limited Time Fine Art Print Promotions that just began today. All of these artworks are part of a small series of paintings around the San Felipe de Neri church in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. These are all available as fine art prints on stretched canvas, size 11" x 14" for $55 each. This is a savings of more than $25 each. Each image is printed on a premium glossy canvas and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars. These are shipped within one business day and are "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
There are ten prints available of each image. This expires on 3/21/11.
San Felipe de Neri Limited Time Promotion
Through the Portico Limited Time Promotion
Hollyhocks Limited Time Promotion
Comment on or Share this Article →New Painting entitled Desert Bouquet
Desert Bouquet
I started painting cacti when I was a student at UNC. I started painting them because I was so excited about my anticipated move to the Southwest. Twenty-four years later, I am still in New Mexico and still love painting these, as well as other colorful flowers and plants. For some reason, the cactus has become somewhat symbolic for me. It's beautiful here, but it hasn't been easy and I have had to find ways to thrive, sort of like the cactus in the desert.
This painting can be purchased here on my website.
©2010 Gayle Faucette Wisbon, Desert Bouquet. Original acrylic painting on canvas, 24 x 30 inches.
Announcing the Second Place Winner in the Cacti and Succulents Contest on FAA
Announcing the First Place Winner in the Cacti and Succulents Contest on FAA
Cacti and Succulents Contest on Fine Art America is Open for Voting
Summer Surprise
The voting process has begun in the Cacti and Succulents Contest. Voting is open to the general public. You may vote for up to three images, but only once for each image. Voting ends Thursday, September 9, 2010. There are some beautiful images here - come check them out! These works of art are also available for purchase as fine art prints and greeting cards through Fine Art America.
Cacti and Succulents Contest on Fine Art America
Desert Beauty
I just started a new contest on the Fine Art America site. The theme is "Cacti and Succulents" and already some gorgeous images have been submitted. Voting will begin on September 2, 2010 and will be open to the general public. Please take a moment to visit the contest page and see all the beautiful art and vote when the voting process begins. Fine art prints and greeting cards can be purchased directly from the Fine Art America site.
New Painting entitled "Rosette"
This is an acrylic painting of an agave plant. I wanted to do something a bit different than my brightly colored paintings by capturing the muted grays in this plant. There are all sorts of color combinations in this painting - yellows, reds, browns, greens, blues, purples, as well as black and white. It is painted on Signature gallery wrap canvas. The image is painted onto the edges, so it can be displayed with or without a frame.
Comment on or Share this Article →A New Painting entitled "Desert Beauty"
When I moved from North Carolina to New Mexico in 1986, I had my house plants in the front of my VW and my dog, Babe, in the back seat. One of the plants was a prickly pear cactus, which we eventually planted outside, where it thrived in the New Mexico sun. It has been a model for several of my cactus sketches and paintings.
This is an acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas with painted edges, so it does not need a frame. It is varnished and ready to hang.
Free UPS Ground shipping to the 48 contiguous United States. Please contact me at gayle@gaylefaucettewisbon.com for shipping rates to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, APO/FPO and international destinations.
Fine art prints will be made available very soon!
New Painting entitled "Enchanted Hearts"
"Enchanted Hearts" is my most recent painting and will be my submission to the Albuquerque Arts Alliance exhibit and silent auction. The theme for the exhibit is "For the Love of Art: Valentines!" and is a benefit for the arts alliance. The exhibit is from January 16 - 29, 2010, with a closing reception on January 29 from 5-8pm.
The Arts Alliance is located at 1100 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Print of the Day - "Desert Jewel"
I love painting prickly pear cactus and with this one, I just had fun with color. It was an oil painting, one of the last oils I painted just before switching to acrylics.
Fine art prints are available at The Untapped Source in the following sizes:
20" x 24"
