for the guys...

Just some great gift ideas for that special man in your life.

From Design By Helen

by tomatomade

by Cufflinks

by moxy

by City Cowboy

by mariforssell

by MEDIUM CONTROL

Look for more great gifts on etsy.com

Shop hademade^_^

Come the Spring

Here it is, my latest and greatest treasury, Come the Spring. A book from my favorite romantic novelist, Julie Garwood, inspires the title. I want this to be soft and romantic just like the novel. And it seems a good fit for Spring and Valentine's Day too. I was lucky enough to come across this amazing group of photographers; I just wish I could take such wonderful images too. This is by far one of the prettiest treasuries I had put together. So happy to share these great finds with everyone! Enjoy.

My First Interview Ever.

This is my first blog interview ever.

So exciting. Can't way to get some feedbacks.

Thanks Funny Sky for featuring me.

I'm part of this: Art Gallery / Craft Store Opening

It finally happened!!! I got some of my artwork into this new art & craft boutique store call Eclectica. My works will be on display there for the next three month. I have been working nonstop for the last month to get everything ready for the event. Their grand opening was last weekend. Since this is the first time any of my artworks & photographs were even in a store, you can only imagine how excited I was. I still can't believe I made it, haha.

Hopefully something will sale.

It’s been a pretty good week… in 3 treasuries

This week is looking pretty good so far. First I snatched a treasury, and then I was featured in two other one. Lot of exposures already and it’s only Wednesday.

Thanks for all the support and keep them coming.

I left my heart at Amy Sol’s mystical world.

I was reading one of our local new papers a couple of weeks back and who is being featured in an article? AMY SOL! OMG! She is currently one of my favorite new artists. It’s easy to be drawn into the dreamy and mystical world she created. Most of her works are delicate acrylic paint on wood. She has even incorporates the grain of the wood into the painting. Her pop abstract surreal style of painting has won over thousands of fans like myself. And the best part is that she lives here in Vegas! Hey, I might run into her one day

Her artworks are going for thousands of dollar now so we can't afford it at this point. Maybe some day I will. But we do own this in print, mine is lucky number 7 out 100. It looks so lovely on my wall.

But until than,here are a few super talented Etsy artists I found who I CAN afford:

A Turtle Ride 1/100

by TheNebulousKingdom

The Runaway - 8 x 10 Semi-Gloss Print

by gorjuss

Original Painting Are You Awake

by GumballGrenade

Support these talented artists and believe in the value of fine art!

In Treasury West...Powerful POE

I got featured in this new Treasury.

Is this not the prettiest group of photos or what?!

It's an honor to be among such talents.

Thanks for including my print, alwaysartistic!

Please click on the image to be redirect to the treasury.

Featured this week...

I'm in the "Photo of the Week" blog by Jessica.

Thanks Jessica!!!

Please click photo, it will link you to her blog.

I was on POE's blog this past Monday, yay!

I'm number 9, the Golden Gate Bridge.

So happy ^_^

Please click photo, it will link you to the blog.

And I also got a new treasury up, yay!!!

Please click on photo.

This had been a great week.

Thanks for all the supports.

I left my heart at San Francisco

I took these beautiful shots a couple of months ago in SF.

It was chilly and foggy, but I still love it there.

The foggy Golden Gate Bridge... so dreamy.

This one was by the beach, sooo cold.

Have so much fun on that trip.

Want to go visit again, soon I hope.

Treasuries this week.

Two cool treasuries here with little old me in it.

Thanks for all the supports.

All the wine charms you will ever need

I can't seem to stop making wine glass charms.

It’s been tons of fun making them.

It turned out that I got a lot of beads pack away.

Oh well, I might as well start selling them.

Here's a few that's available on ETSY.

Check out my shop for more info.

designbyhelen.etsy.com

Stay tuned for more of these charms.

Flower theme abstract painting…coming soon to ETSY

Here it is, the latest and greatest.

This painting was inspired by some watercolor paintings I saw on the wall of my favorite sushi joint. I wanted to recreate the texture of a watercolor painting using really water down acrylic paints. My goal is to capture the romantic and dreamy feel of the flowers without actually drawing them. This piece is totally an experiment but it turn out really pretty. I really enjoy working on it. There will be more of this style of artwork in the future.

I will be listing this painting on my ETSY store as soon as I get a chance to do a photo shoot. Stay tune ^_^

Kawaii Treasury ^_~

Here's a new treasury, enjoy ^_^

Please click image for direct link to the treasury.

I'm in a treasury this time!!!!

I finally got feature in a treasury ^_^

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

LittleDickensDesigns, you are the BEST!

New Painting: Jewel Of The Sea

This one comes right out of the water!

The sea seems like such beautiful and romantic place, so full of surprises and treasures. I was always fascinated by the many wonders of the deep blue. After my recent trip to San Francisco, my longing for the ocean seems to grow even stronger. I wanted to create a painting that reminds me of the sea. The shades of blue, green and purple in the background stand up to each other but yet live in perfect harmony at the same time. The circles of pearls just flow freely as they would in the water. The colors are beautiful, romantic and smoothing.

I just love how every come together so nicely.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy painting it.

Mark Ryden inspire ETSY sellers

Since we are on the topic of Mark Ryden.

Here are some listings I found on ETSY, super cool!

Check them out ^_^

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From carmilla8, 

Mark Ryden-Style Dollhouse Steak / Meat Ring

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22347736

From PinkRenegade,

Ecstacy of Cecelia Mark Ryden Inspired Art Painting Fantasy Pendant Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23537321

From firekid

Waiting For The Blackout

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23647038

From abnihilo,  Mark Ryden Altered Art Gothic Necklace  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25240151

I see dots...

Finally done with the Polka Dots series.

This is a very happy and fun series. Make me smile just looking at them.

I took a different approach when doing the photo shoot. In effect to make the photos look more whimsical, I shot them at an angel and play with the field of depth. The yellow with red polka dots piece just jump right out at you. It’s definitely a fun piece. Each piece is unique and yet they complement each other. I’m very happy with how they come out.