My NEW Etsy Shop

WOW! What took you so long!? Yes, that's what I told myself when I finally put up my NEW marketplace shop on Etsy!
 

Have you discovered Etsy yet? If not, you are in for a real treat. It's like shopping for your best friend (and let's admit it... yourself) at the best craft shows and handmade boutiques in the world! Browse jewelery, glass, pottery and fine art! You can shop by many categories, gift ideas, colors or even local shops.

Check it out at www.etsy.com or go to my personal Etsy marketplace at www.etsy.com/shop/lisapalombostudios.

Here's some of my $49 small original acrylic on paper paintings now on Etsy. And yes, they are ORIGINALS so once they are sold they are no longer available. Click on the images to go to my Etsy pages.

Happy shopping!

Hummingbirds

I just finished these small mini paintings of hummingbirds actually they are all Ruby-Throated hummingbirds. What fun it was to paint these little creatures!!! Yes, they are only 3.5 inches long, only weigh 1/8 oz and move very quickly in fact many of us haven't seen them in detail.  Both male and female sport brillant color especially the well loved, Ruby-Throated which are common in my area the North East U.S.A. Did I mention they share my daughter's name??

If you are in the area, I will be debuting my mini hummingbird paintings at my solo exhibition, "Impressions of the Garden" at the Reeves Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ. The exhibition will run March 7th- May 8th. I will be giving a presentation, "Women Impressionists" on Thursday, March 10th at 7pm. For more information, click on Reeves Reed Arboretum.

To see more paintings like this, click on Mini Collection.
Click on this link to read more about the Ruby-Throated hummingbird.

"Ruby Throated at Hollyhock" oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Ruby Throated and Trumpet Vine," oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Hummingbird and Coneflower" oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Hummingbird and Cardinal Flower," oil on linen, 5"x 7"

10th annual HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO

Our 10th annual Holiday Open Studio is this weekend!

Come join us, we will be celebrating 10 years at this location, as well as debuting my new book, LISA PALOMBO, American Impressionist, and new giclee prints of the peonies and Ruby series.

Nov. 20th  & 21st  (12pm-5pm)
55 Mountain Ave., Caldwell, NJ
Free and open to the public.


Benvenuto, 20"x16", oil on linen



A Penny For Your Thoughts

"A Penny For Your Thoughts" (5"x 7"), oil on linen

Detail

To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

Another little mini painting in the "Ruby series" inspired by the Reeves Reed Rose garden.

A Brief Respite

"A Brief Respite" (5"x 7"), oil on linen
To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

Detail

Another little mini painting in the "Ruby series." My daughter and I spent the day at Skylands botanical garden. She reminds me of a butterfly fluttering from place to place and sometimes staying a moment to reflect.

"Little Gardener" (5"x 7"), oil on linen
To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

Detail

The Ruby series continues! My daughter is the perfect model for my paintings. She looks like a Bougeureau painting in person...just beautiful. If only she would sit still.

New Note Cards

Boxed set of 6 blank note cards $10 plus shipping.

Packaged in a black presentation box with clear cover each set contains 6 note cards (2 of each image) and 6 white envelopes. The cards are blank inside for you to write your own special messages.

They are perfect for hostess gifts, or small gifts for coworkers, teachers, friends, family and especially the gardener in your life.

SHIPPING:
USPS Priority mail. $4.95 within the US. If you are outside of the US and wish to place an order, contact Lisa Palombo Studios for a shipping quote at art@lisapalombo.com.

©2010 Lisa Palombo

Sunflowers and Irises

"Sunflowers and Irises" 5"x7", oil on linen, $450 framed.
To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

NJ Peony Garden on Martha Stewart

One of my favorite gardens, Peony Envy Garden in Berndardsville, NJ will be featured on the Martha Stewart Show on Monday, March 15th! Discover the latest in peonies and learn how to plant some of the most exquisite plants with Kathleen and Martha. Check your local listing for channel and time or visit Martha Stewart Online.

Peony Envy has a wonderful catalog, visit http://www.peonysenvy.com/.

Here is a small piece I painted on site, plein air last spring. Irises among the peonies...a heavenly combination!

"Peony Envy Garden" 5'x7" oil on linen SOLD

Summer Memories

"Summer Memories" 5"x 7", oil on linen, $450 framed.
To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

Detail

Ok, I realize that we are in the begining of Autumn, but back by popular demand, I started painting mini seascapes just in time for my annual Holiday Open Studio event, Nov. 14th & 15th. The collection may be viewed on my Mini Gallery Collection page.

Thursday in the Presby Garden with Lisa

I was painting all day at the Presby Garden. What a wonderful plein air trip! The irises are almost fully bloomed. I huge difference from two days ago.

When I got back to my studio a very gracious lady had emailed me this photo, entitled, "Thursday in the Presby Garden with Lisa." Thank you Emily K.!
I am already looking forward to my next plein air excursion at the Presby Memorial Gardens again next week on Tuesday, May 26th.

Independence

"Independence," oil on linen, 5"x7"

Detail of "Independence", oil on linen, 5"x7"

My painting is my life's visual diary. While gathering reference last spring at the Reeves Reed Rose garden in NJ, I realized my daughter running around the property was more interesting to me. This winter I started a new series of her incorporated in gardens. This is a small mini sketch of a piece I plan on interpreting larger.

Apples and Wine

"Apples and Wine," oil on linen, 5"x 7" ($450 framed)
#32 in 100 Minis Collection
(ask about availability)
To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Collection.

"Apples and Wine" was a painting demo from one of our Saturday morning painting classes. You can't see in this small jpeg, but the violet highlights in the shadow areas makes this piece a little jewel. Rarely do I paint a piece without flowers these days, but I think the apples are alive enough to roll right off the table.

MINI Giclee Fine Art Prints

Giclee Fine Art Print "After the Party"

5"x7" on canvas $30

Just in time for the Holidays our new line of MINI Giclee Fine Art Prints will premier at our annual Holiday Open Studio, Nov. 22 & 23.

click here to view the catalog of 8 prints. Contact us for framing options.

Diane's Breakfast Nook

Diane's Breakfast Nook, oil on linen, 7"x 5" $450 framed

(ask about availability)

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Number 24 of the "100 minis" collection

Diane is my neighbor. She and her husband have the most wonderful garden. As she was showing me something in her home I happened to spy this exquisite narcissus bouquet on her breakfast table. That was it!... I forgot why I came over in the first place. :0)

Painting demo for first class

Hope and Happiness Bouquet, oil on linen, 7"x 5"
$375 framed (ask about availability)
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Number 18 of the "100 minis" collection

In our first class here at my NJ studio, we all painted from life. We began the class with me painting a demo. This is the mini painting I completed. Irises symbolize hope and sunflowers happiness and sunshine. We had a lot of fun and students were pleasantly surprised that we all finished small paintings in ONE sitting! Next class is in June.

Zinnia Patio Bouquet

Zinnia Patio Bouquet, oil on linen, 7"x 5"
$375framed (ask about availability)
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Number 11 of the "100 minis" collection

Remember the Farmer's Market post? Well, here's a mini inspired by the flowers I bought there. I really like the color and texture combination of the flowers so I decided to paint a larger piece based on this mini sketch. I'm sure to post it when it's finished.

Johnny Jumps Ups

Johnny Jump Ups, oil on linen, 7"x 5"
SOLD
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I don't know if it is because I grew up in New England or that my mother planted violets in our backyard, but every time I notice these little flowers, I want to lay down in the grass and look for animal shapes in the clouds. :0)

Yummy!....Watermelon

Ruby's Watermelon, oil on linen, 5"x 7"

$375 framed (ask about availability)

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Number 5 of the "100 minis" collection.

My daughter is a two fisted watermelon eater. I can't possibly look at watermelon without thinking of her devouring this fruit with utter euphoria.

I'm off to exhibit at a two day outdoor art show in Glastonbury, CT. We love doing this show! It is in a lovely park. If you are in the area stop by... directions and information are on my website, http://www.lisapalombo.com/.

Yellow Roses

Yellow Roses, oil on linen, 5"x 7"
$375 framed (ask about availability)
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Number 2 of the "100 minis" collection.