Garden Hours: Daylight vs. Dusk
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Garden Hours: Daylight vs. Dusk

Discover the enchanting world of garden hours through Daylight and Enchanted, two original mixed media oil paintings inspired by butterflies, bees, foxglove, and datura flowers. This blog explores the vibrant pollinator activity from dawn to dusk, capturing the shifting light and magic of nature’s rhythms. Perfect for cottagecore lovers, gardeners, and nature-inspired art collectors, these whimsical botanical artworks celebrate the beauty of pollinators and blooming flowers. Learn how these pieces bring the garden indoors and find out about the exclusive eBay auction launching August 9th.

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What Are ACEOs? The Art Collector’s Secret to Starting Small and Dreaming Big
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What Are ACEOs? The Art Collector’s Secret to Starting Small and Dreaming Big

ACEOs are small works of art measuring 2.5" x 3.5", the exact dimensions of a standard trading card. They can be created in any medium—watercolor, acrylic, ink, collage, or even mixed media—and may be either originals or limited edition prints. The only rule is their size.

Originally popularized on platforms like eBay in the early 2000s, ACEOs were a way for artists to create small, collectible artworks that could be traded and sold affordably. Today, they’ve grown into a beloved subgenre of art collecting, especially among fans of whimsical, nature-inspired, and folk-style art—like my own!

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