New Piano Keys ACEOs

This is the third set of Piano Keys ACEOs that I've made.

I do the background differently each time, but the concept and the process has been the same.

They are fun to make and people like to collect them, so I made another set last weekend.

Keys 1

If you aren't sure what an ACEO is look at this earlier post What to Do with an ACEO

Keys 2

You can find them in my Etsy shop. My Bear Hollow Creations Shop 

I'll be putting all six of them up there over the next few days.

(My Internet is rather slow at home since I have DISH satelite as my provider.)

New Piano Keys ACEOs

This is my second set of musical/piano keys ACEOs. They are perfect gifts for your piano teacher, piano students or anyone who loves music.

You can see them in my Etsy shop.

BearHollowCreations Etsy shop

If you are new to ACEOs, check out this post.
What to do with an ACEo

The first set was a big hit and I sold all of them in a very short time. You can see them here.
Musical ACEOs

The background on these piano keys ACEOs is many layers of acrylic paint applied with a pallet knife. This gives the paintings a lot of texture and interest. Each was painted on canvapaper then adhered to a playing card for stability. Each is signed on the back and numbered.
Number 1 of 8


I only have the first two listed right now. I'll add more tomorrow. Number 2 of 8


This one, number 6 of 8, was the one Jordanka chose as her prize for winning the What's in a Name? contest here on Bear Hollow Creations blog. Check out Jordanka's blog here
BearHollowCreations Etsy shop

Abstract Treble Clef

I just listed this painting in my Etsy shop. http://www.bearhollowcreations.etsy.com/

Treble Clef

Here's the description as worded in my Etsy shop:

This acrylic painting has the beautiful look of watercolor. It is approximately 9 x 12 and will look great with a mat that has an opening of 8 1/2 x 11 1/2. The treble clef and other lines were first drawn on canvas with oil pastels and then the soft acrylic colors were painted on top.Perfect for the music lover in your life or to add some soft color to your favorite room.

A New Set of Musical ACEOs

YEAH! I've finally had some time to do some painting.

Here's something fun I just completed - a set of matching (sorta) ACEOs.

Here's how I made them.

I began by painting an abstract painting. I've just purchased a book about painting abstracts. You can read about it here. Painting Abstracts

Then I painted some long curved piano keyboards. My wife thought it looked really cool, but I had other plans for it.

I then mounted playing cards (which I do for all of my ACEOs) on the back of the painting not being too concerned about where exactly they ended up.

After that, I cut them all out.

I think they ended up looking really great! I think they would make a perfect gift for a musician in your life.

You'll be able to find these in my Etsy shop http://www.bearhollowcreations.etsy.com/

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20765533

Handbells ACEO

I needed some ATCs which is the trading version (no money is exchanged) of ACEOs. ATCs were the original idea. ACEOs were invented as ATCs to sell on Ebay. Anyway, I made some ATCs with handbells on them for a ACT trade Thursday at JoAnn's Etc. Unfortunately I realized too late that I will be out of town for the trade day and I have already promised to bring cards. So I took cards over today for my painting instructor, Jean, to trade for me. Here is a picture of some of them. They are handbells and notes ringing above the ground.

A Violin Treasury

I just updated my never ending treasury with a whole set of violins and other musical things. Check it out. www.bhctreasury.blogspot.com