Children's Art

I adore this painting that my daughter Rebecca painted many years ago as a child. She actually sold a few of them on eBay - including this one - and ALL were as amazing as this one! I absolutely love children's art!

Abduction with Birds

I love painting abstracts! I put myself on automatic pilot and they just paint themselves, evolving and changing as the painting progresses until I come to a point that I feel they're DONE. Tricky - because I can keep painting and over painting until the spontaneity is lost and I have one big meaningless mess. 

"11:11 Abduction with Birds". 

11 x 14 inches
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
$125.00
Available for purchase 
email me at chicelette@aol.com

or purchase it on eBay

Frederick Judd Waugh

This rugged seascape is a tribute to my great grandfather , noted marine painter Frederick Judd Waugh. Growing up I was surrounded by his paintings, writings and often told great stories about this master of the Rocks and Sea. Although I have not had the intense training that this man, who painted the sea his entire life had, I decided to give it a shot and paint one myself, inspired by one of his masterpieces. I'm happy with it!

9X 12  inches
Acrylic on canvas board
FRAMED
$435.00
Available for purchase - email me at
chicelette@aol.com

or purchase it on eBay

Catching the Surf

Catching the Surf 

We live in Southern Maine and have access to some of the most beautiful beaches in the state! Not far from our home is one of my favorites, Fortunes Rocks in Biddeford. A long sweeping expanse of white sand, skirting craggy red rocks and blue green surf make this a favorite spot for surfers and photographers alike. Painters too! Here is a quick painting I did of this beach with kids playing in the water and CATCHING THE SURF in their big red bucket. 

11 x 14  inches
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
$135.00
Available for purchase - email me at
chicelette@aol.com

or purchase it on eBay

IT'S OVER!

We have a new President! No one knows what America's future holds, but let's be optimistically positive that it will be a change for the better. Give Trump a chance and who knows, he may do great things!

So here I am taking a zen moment and imagining myself on the peaceful hike that Ken and I did yesterday after voting. The 1,223-acre Saco Heath Preserve has a 1.1 mile long trail and colorful boardwalk that zigzags through a wild cranberry bog. The trail is flat and easy with interesting flowers and plant life, making it almost surreal, like being in another world as you walk across what used to be ponds now filled in with reed moss and then sphagnum moss on top.The open preserve hosts a vast assemblage of plants including Labrador tea, sassafras, leather-leaf, rhodora, cottongrass, sheep laurel and scattered pitch pine, Atlantic white cedar, black spruce, and tamarack which grow on a mat of sphagnum moss and the woodland areas include red maple, white pine, atlantic White Cedar,  hemlock and black gum trees. If you're lucky you might glimpse a deer, moose, snowshoe hare or other variety of other wildlife here. We did not however . :-( 

Its an easy and interesting 2.2 mile hike, takes only a half hour back and forth, So check out the Saco Heath Preserve, Saco Maine next time you're in the area!

I'M BACK!!

Hello People! I'm back and busy painting again so thought I'd pick up this old blog where I left off and sell some paintings. Wow - my last post was eight years ago so I hope I can remember how to blog again.
There have been lots of changes in my life since 2008! My 3 children are all off on their own and I now have a total of 8 grandchildren - with number nine due in April of '17. Oh how I love my little Grandies!!
Oh - and I have moved. I skipped town last year and am now living my life long dream in Maine with my SO, Ken and our two dogs. I love it here - It's like stepping back in time to another era - an easy going, slow paced, down home - DO WHAT YOU WANT, kinda place. Our house in the Maine Woods is only ten mins from the beach and beauty abounds here - from our back woods to hiking trails, gorgeous lakes and that beautiful rugged rocky sea that drew me here in the first place. Yes, LIFE IS GOOD!!

About this painting - "Rainy Day in Portland"

I love Portland - especially Old Port and the historic district. Its a hip and happening place, yet has all the charm of yesterday with its cobblestone streets and old architecture. Lots of boutiques, breweries, pubs and some of the best restaurants you will find in all of New England. 

9 X 12 inches
Acrylic on Canvas Board
$165.00
Available for purchase - email me at
chicelette@aol.com

THE CHRISTMAS BLUES

It's that time again. Christmas is in the air! This painting was featured on the cover of last Christmas' NATURAL AWAKENINGS Magazine and I have received so many wonderful comments and requests on it that I am now offering it in my Vintagewarehouse shop on Etsy as this years special customizable painting to include your family, your pets and your house colors! Sure to make a unique and treasured addition to your home. Or order for a thoughtful and personalized gift for your friends and family on your Christmas list!

About this painting - "This nostalgic painting was inspired by many childhood Christmases spent at my Grandparents' cozy old victorian house in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York! That's our 1958 pink and blue Ford Station Wagon car but instead of driving to get the tree, we would actually trudge up onto the mountain and chop one down for the living room. Usually a lopsided scraggly "Charlie Brown" tree that looked beautiful once it was up and festooned with shimmery old fashioned glass ornaments, ropes of glass beads and dripping with silver tinsel. Underneath the tree Granny always had a little town of micah covered cardboard houses, a mirror "skating rink" and lead skating figures. Christmas time was always such a magical time for us up on Schunnemunk Mountain! Good memories!"

Purchase an original customized " just for you" rendition of this painting by clicking on the image below:

Your painting will arrive within ten days to two weeks after placing your order. I am taking a limited amount of orders so everyone will get theirs in this time frame. So ORDER NOW!

My signed fine art print of BLUE CAR CHRISTMAS is also available for purchase.

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$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

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Happy Buzzing Bumblebees!

Honeytime, honeytime, hon, hon, honeytime!

The Honeymakers - these happy Bumblebees are briskly buzzing about in a garden of beautiful blossoms. Soon...honey!

or buy the print here in one of four sizes!
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

Sweet Shih Tzu Dog!

A sweet Shihtzu Pup from my digital art collection. Perfect for your shabby country cottage look !

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$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

Night Lion!

A golden lion amongst a tangle of jungle greenery !

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sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

Cafe Cats!

The Paris Cats. Here they are lapping up some catnip tea at their favorite restaurant, "Cafe de Chat"!

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sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

An intelligent elephant!

An intelligent Elephant! -

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sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

"Castle on the Hudson" - newest painting

Soooo kiddos...I've been at it again painting another Hudson River themed painting. This one is titled "Castle on the Hudson". Check out my other painting featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Hudson Valley Wine Magazine.

"Castle on the Hudson"

buy the print here in one of four sizes!
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

Airing the Quilts - Spring Landscape

- a sunshine summer day ... all is peaceful in pleasantville usa -

this print is from my painting, Airing the Quilts and comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the print here in one of four sizes!
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

sizes

8 1/2 X 11 inch Print $14.00 11 X 14 inch Print $18.00 2.5 X 3.5 in ACEO $4.00 Note Card & Envelope $4.50

Happy Easter! Sunflower Bunny

- A white bunny in a garden of veggies and sunflowers -

this print is titled Sunflower Bunny.
It comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the 8 1/2 X 11 inch print here for $14
$4 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

chihuahua!

Little Dog

Chihuahua = Min Pin

prancing tiny princess

snuggling banana monkey dog

so full of personality

Bex's brown angel

Suki

this print is from my digital painting, SUKI CHIHUAHUA, inspired by my daughter's min-pin! It comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the 8 1/2 X 11 inch print here for $14
$4 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

Jungle Cats!

I'm only a cat,
and I stay in my place...
Up there on your chair,
on your bed, in your face!

I'm only a cat,
and I don't finick much...
I'm happy with cream,
anchovies and such!

I'm only a cat,
and we'll get along fine...
As long as you know
I'm not yours... you are mine!

Author Unknown

more cat poems...

this print is from my painting, Cats Hiding and comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the 11 X 14 inch print here for $18
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

Blue Car Christmas!

This nostalgic painting was inspired by many a childhood Christmas spent at my Grandparents' cozy old victorian house in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York! That's our car and instead of driving to get the tree, we would Actually trudge up onto the mountain and chop one down for the living room. Usually a lopsided scraggly "Charlie Brown" tree that looked beautiful once it was up and festooned with shimmery old fashioned glass ornaments, ropes of glass beads and dripping with silver tinsel. Underneath the tree Granny always had a little town of micah covered cardboard houses, a mirror "skating rink" and lead skating figures. Christmas time was always such a magical time for us up on Schunnemunk Mountain! Good memories! Buy the original painting by clicking on the image below:

Or you can order the signed print here.

this print is from my painting, Blue Car Christmas and comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the 11 X 14 inch print here for $18
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

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Autumn Fun ! New Painting!

The Adirondacks and the Vermont Green Mountains are absolutely breathtaking this time of year and the leaf watchers appear out on the roads to see the blazing foliage. The air is crisp, the sky is blue , pumpkins are lined up on porches,kids are bundled up in heavy garb playing in the leaves, while mom and dad are raking (and reraking) them.Roadside stands suddenly appear with the apple cider, the donuts, apples and pies that fall is so known for. It's a good time!

So last week, I got my paints out and did a little Autumn painting of all the things I love about Autumn. I put it up on eBay, so check it out!

Or you can order the print here.

"Fall Fun" Folk Art Print

11 X 14 $18.00 8 1/2 X 11 $14.00 ACEO 3 X 5 $5.00

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Watermelon Summer

Those lazy days of Summer! The roadside stands entice with their tables heaped high with berries and melons. Watermelons are my favorite. Sweet juicy pink green stripes spotted with seeds and pretty to paint!

this print is from my digital painting, 'Watermelons' and comes in several sizes including magnet and aceo atc. Find it in my etsy shop here >>>>>

or buy the 11 X 14 inch print here for $18
$5 shipping / free shipping for 3 or more

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