ACEOs ATCs Art Trading Cards 2.5x3.5 HOUSES

[champagneharley]

I'm off on another 'theme' now, and they seem well received on the auction sites.
They are such fun to do. Just using pen & wash (watercolor) for them. I used to draw houses for Real Estate agents (did over 9,000) so retain my interest in houses though there were times I swore I'd never draw another house. But I love them.
Regards,
Jillian
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A046-PerfectGarden-sm.jpg

[Bertoni]

Jillian:
Really nice watercolor mini! :clap: I can tell you enjoy doing them. WOW! You did 9,000! Incredible!!! :)

[Sonia]

I love sketching old houses and buildings. I love this style. These should make popular ATCs, but I cannot imagine doing 9,000 of them!!!!!

Sonia

[champagneharley]

Jillian:
Really nice watercolor mini! :clap: I can tell you enjoy doing them. WOW! You did 9,000! Incredible!!! :)
Thanks Bertoni. Yeah, have to admit I do. Most I ever did was 30 in a week. At $45 each in 1988, 'twas not bad money at all! :D
They weren't like this though.
Stay tuned for more. I have 3 or 4 others done, might post them later.
Regards,
Jillian

[champagneharley]

I love sketching old houses and buildings. I love this style. These should make popular ATCs, but I cannot imagine doing 9,000 of them!!!!!

Sonia
Well, I did them from 1981 until about 1997. The most I did was 30 in a week, but sometimes also months went by without doing one.
I did ink sketches, no watercolor. This is more of a challenge as you have to get shapes and shades using only one color - black.
They also were much larger - about 6x, and very detailed ink-wise.
Glad you like this one. I'll post more later if I get time.
Regards,
Jillian

[Bertoni]

Jillian:
I hope you do post those 3 or 4 more!!! They'd be great to see!! :clap: :)

[champagneharley]

OK. You twisted my arm!
HAHAHHAH!

Regards,
Jillian

I'll post more when I do more, too, which should be SOON.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A047-Bungalow-sm.jpg

[champagneharley]

Art Deco
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A048-ArtDeco-sm.jpg

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A049-RedMaple-sm.jpg

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A051-ArtDecoSilver-sm.jpg

That's all for now. :)
Regards,
Jillian

[k9artist]

I like these..they seem so crisp and fresh!
Dana

[Rose Queen]

... But I love them.
And it shows, 'cause you do them so well!

[champagneharley]

I like these..they seem so crisp and fresh!
Dana
:) Thank you.
Regards,
Jillian

[champagneharley]

And it shows, 'cause you do them so well!
:)
Thank you.
Regards,
Jillian

[valchina612]

Jillian, I love your houses, but then again, I am biased, as I love houses. But I honestly think these are the best I've seen of your art to date.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Val. :wave:

[champagneharley]

Jillian, I love your houses, but then again, I am biased, as I love houses. But I honestly think these are the best I've seen of your art to date.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Val. :wave:
Wow! That's high praise indeed. Thank you so much.
Yes houses are fabulous, each has their own personality.
:)
Thanx again.
Regards,
Jillian

[Lady Rando]

This are really pretty paintings and should do well for you in auction.

9,000?!?!? Holy Moly girl! I can't imagine doing 50 of the same subject! I'm impressed. :)

[champagneharley]

This are really pretty paintings and should do well for you in auction.

9,000?!?!? Holy Moly girl! I can't imagine doing 50 of the same subject! I'm impressed. :)
Yes, all but one has bids. Thank you so much, I'm glad you like them.
I did it as a job, I had to go out to the house, do a quick sketch and measure up the floor plan, then go home, draw it up, and deliver it often the next day.
The 9,000 were done over many years - 1981 until probably 1997. The most I ever did in one week was 30. In that time sometimes I took a break of a year or so. I tried getting back into it in the 2000s but it just wasn't the same.
I have many interesting stories from that time. :)
Regards,
Jillian

[3chaway9]

Absolutely Fabulous........clever girl......

[champagneharley]

Absolutely Fabulous........clever girl......
Thank you so much Caroline. :)
Thanks for looking and commenting.
Regards,
Jillian

[ripvanblair]

These are tremendous Jillian, very appealing, I didn't know we had a miniature forum, off to have a browse-------------well done-------Alan

[champagneharley]

These are tremendous Jillian, very appealing, I didn't know we had a miniature forum, off to have a browse-------------well done-------Alan
Thanks Alan.
The miniature forum is only relatively new. I'm glad you found it. Enjoy browsing. :)
Regards,
Jillian

[champagneharley]

Here's another.
"Lavendar & Lace"
1910 villa with iron lace on the bull-nose verandah, and lavendar in full bloom.
Regards,
Jillian
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Jun-2005/4588-ACEO-A052-LavLace-sm.jpg

[artbylaurajean]

Hi Your houses are just beautiful. I love how you can get so much detail with the small ACEO size.

[champagneharley]

Thank you. Actually these are almost like doing a mural to me. Much bigger than used to for small works.
But then, I do murals, too. :)
Regards,
Jillian

[mhimeswc]

Your little houses are lovely. They should sell well.

Michelle

[champagneharley]

So far, all those I have done have sold. :)
Here are my latest ones.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
Regards,
Jillian

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A054-HydrangeaHouse-sm.jpg
Here's the next one I did.

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A055-ShadyRest-sm.jpg
This is a heritage home.

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A057-HeritageHouse-sm.jpg
A heritage southern home.

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A058-SanFranTurret-sm.jpg
I love San Francisco - this is one of the houses there. :)

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A059-HollyhockTudor-sm.jpg
Hollyhock Tudor Home (1930s)

[champagneharley]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A060-SunnyOutlook-sm.jpg
Sunny garden - 1950s house.

[champagneharley]

I love this one. Art Deco 1920s - lavender & lace.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A062-ArtDecoLace-sm.jpg

[champagneharley]

This house is probably about 1910 or so. It's my lastest one. I must get busy with some more.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Jul-2005/4588-ACEO-A063-ArtDecoPorch-sm.jpg

[bullyluvver]

Hi Gillian,

These are so very pretty, I love them all! You know, you were one of the first miniature artists I found on the www along with Wes & Rachel Seigrist, so I have to thank you for introducing me to the world of miniature art. Perhaps we should all paint a house and swap them seeing as styles vary so much from country to country! Lol... Beautiful work.

Gail

[Bertoni]

jillian:
Everyone of your houses are wonderful. I like that painting style! :)

[champagneharley]

Hi Gillian,

These are so very pretty, I love them all! You know, you were one of the first miniature artists I found on the www along with Wes & Rachel Seigrist, so I have to thank you for introducing me to the world of miniature art. Perhaps we should all paint a house and swap them seeing as styles vary so much from country to country! Lol... Beautiful work.

Gail
Thank you so much Gail. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying the world of miniatures -expect to hear more from me in the future re this. :)
The houses are from Australia & USA - I might also do some from Germany & the UK. Art trading cards are for swapping, tho mostly I sell them (ACEOs).
Thank you.
Regards,
Jillian

[champagneharley]

jillian:
Everyone of your houses are wonderful. I like that painting style! :)
Thanks Bertoni. This style comes 'easy' to me.
It's funny, as it's a style I have LONG admired but thought it too difficult, especially since I do such 'tight' work, but these just 'flow' without too much effort at all. Which is good as I love doing them.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Jillian