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Decorating a Bedoir in French Style
Published on 2013-03-07 11:53:00
Today's post is all about decorating a bedroom in a French style (more) www.EnzieShahmiri.com
Under the Sea
Published on 2013-03-06 11:12:00
Available here When it comes to decorating, I love the variety of items that can be searched through Etsy by theme. I wanted to find some ocean inspired items and all these pretty things came up. www.EnzieShahmiri.com
Tip on how to take it to the next level with your Etsy Shop
Published on 2013-03-01 13:58:00
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What's new in 2013 for Weddings
Published on 2013-02-27 17:23:00
Today's blog post is about Wedding Trends of 2013. Click to read more www.EnzieShahmiri.com
African Delights
Published on 2013-02-26 11:07:00
Today's feature blog post is a Globe Trotting Experience to Africa
French Inspired
Published on 2013-02-20 10:00:00
Art Print by Elijah Swick Today's blog post is very French Inspired - click here to read more
Portrait Commission of two Labs
Published on 2013-02-19 11:40:00
I was commissioned to paint a double portrait of two labs and wrote about them on my main blog. To see the entire painting click here. www.EnzieShahmiri.com
This Blog Has Moved
Published on 2012-10-14 22:19:00
Hello friends ~ Please join me on my new blog here www.EnzieShahmiri.com
Raffia Wreath
Published on 2012-10-11 13:16:00
I had these two very rustic looking wreaths that have seen better days and I wanted to spruce them up for this fall project. My house is rather large and every time I want to decorate it's always in a set of two, otherwise things just seem to get visually lost. I had seen this beautiful colored Raffia and wanted to incorporate at it in my rustic wreath. These are sold at the Micheals Craft Store
The Berber Woman by Enzie Shahmiri
Published on 2012-10-09 12:22:00
"The Berber Woman"Oil on Canvas - 20 x 24 inchesOriginal Painting for SalePrints Available Soon I am excited to have finished the "Berber Woman" painting and like the way she has turned out. I kept debating about the background as far as how dark it should be and decided to keep it as is for now.
Leaf Tracing - A Fall DIY Project
Published on 2012-10-05 13:30:00
The leaves are turning color and I just love walking the trails at this time of year.
The Winners of the Jaguar Cub Prints Are...
Published on 2012-10-02 13:34:00
Source: dishtvblog.com via Enzie on Pinterest We had a tie for the title suggestion contest on my Facebook Fan Page
Vintage Tags
Published on 2012-10-02 11:12:00
Available via my Etsy Store I have a big basket filled with little gifts that have caught my eye while shopping for stuff. This gifting basket is there, because in my opinion cut flowers often have such a short life span and I rather gift something that can be useful or is decorative. Heck, if nothing else, it can be re- gifted! Try this with wilting flowers and you won't be asked back ~
How Reference Material is selected for the "Berber Woman" Painting
Published on 2012-10-01 17:48:00
At the end of each month it's crunch time for me. Paintings need to be varnished and framed and made ready for exhibit at the Artist Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach. This also means that whatever I am working on has to get put on hold until those paintings make it ut of the studio.
Vote for your Favorite Title
Published on 2012-10-01 16:19:00
Title to be announced - vote for your favorite title
Studious Beauty
Published on 2012-09-30 12:23:00
©Enzie Shahmiri When I was in Washington DC I took tons of photos at the Museum. I really loved the sculpture of this young girl reading and the way she was framed by the window. ©Enzie Shahmiri Prints Available
Morocco Child Labor
Published on 2012-09-24 11:23:00
Source: facebook.com via Enzie on Pinterest Look at the eyes of pretty girl from Morocco. The photo was taken by the very talented Aimen Ashur
Berber Woman by Enzie Shahmiri
Published on 2012-09-21 14:13:00
Morocco is a country located in North Africa which roots can be dated back to at least 110BC. One of the countries on my bucket list, I have always been fascinated by it's architecture and people. I love the vibrant colors that can be observed in both the cities and the people's garments. Although Western influence has crept some of the Berber women still wear the traditional jellaba (djellabas), which are long-sleeved kaftan-like dresses. The jellaba reaches down to the ankles and has a pointed [..]
Cat on the Prowl
Published on 2012-09-07 10:50:00
©Enzie Shahmiri Portraits and Fine Art Print Available
The Messenger of Peace
Published on 2012-08-31 11:53:00
©EnzieShahmiri This photo is a detail of the "The People's Council" sculpture by Linda Brunker, which was commissioned for the Art in Public Places and sits in front of the Laguna Beach City Hall. I often carry my camera with me and just love to photograph things that catch my attention. For me the message of peace is a very strong symbol, because through peace we achieve harmony in our lives and automatically spread love to those around us. The entire grouping of this sculpture in Laguna cons [..]
Alphonse Mucha's Religious Art
Published on 2012-08-30 10:59:00
© Enzie Shahmiri Portraits and Fine Art Alphonse Mucha, a Czech Art Nouveau artist called Prague home. His work can be seen all over from the window in St. Vitus Cathedral to the ceiling of the Mayor's Room in the Municipal House. The Mucha Museum also pays homage to the artist, where you can see many samples of his creations that used to decorate items meant for mass print production. I loved browsing through the museum and seeing all the beautiful young maidens he had painted. [..]
Jaguar Cubs at San Diego Zoo are growing
Published on 2012-08-28 14:20:00
Source: sdzoo.tumblr.com via San Diego on Pinterest As I continue to paint one of the Jaguar cubs, I also spend some time getting to know these
Jaguar Cub Painting in Progress
Published on 2012-08-27 12:56:00
©Enzie Shahmiri Portraits and Fine Art 1. I saw a great photo taken by photographer Angie Bell of a young Jaguar cub. She took the photos at the San Diego Zoo and I just had to get permission to paint it. This is day two of getting the cub on a 22 x 30 inch canvas. The markings on the fur are just roughly put in
The Gypsy Girl Painting by Enzie Shahmiri
Published on 2012-08-24 09:58:00
"The Gypsy Girl" Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 inches Available at auction here
Messenger Bag for Chefs
Published on 2012-08-15 19:03:00
Available here I am so excited about the look of this messenger bag with my "Apricots and Peaches" design. I think this roomy bag will be great as a gift for a chef or anyone who loves peaches :) Here are some of the design Specs: A powerhouse of versatility, the Rickshaw Zero Messenger Bag is perfect as a workday commuter, overnight attaché, or travel bag! Vibrantly printed with your custom artwork or text on rugged polyester and designed with a unique accessories system, this bag i [..]
Circular Composition
Published on 2012-08-13 14:03:00
A composition is a design element that an artist
Herding Dog Portrait
Published on 2012-08-10 18:35:00
Day 2 Today I tried to make some sense of the fur to show how the hair travels around the frame of the animal. I spend a good portion of my time working on the nose and eyes - my favorite parts. I will post close-up shots of those once I get more done. The name of the dog is Ellie and she is part Herding dog and part Dalmatian. The painting is starting to look already a lot like her and I am getting excited to see her develop so fast. I have 10 days to get her finished so progress is going rig [..]
Genre Paintings by Johann Georg Meyer
Published on 2012-07-27 20:59:00
Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen (1813-1886) was born in Bremen, Germany. He attended the Duesseldorf Academy and became a student of Karl Ferdinand Sohn (1805-1867) and Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow (1789-1862). The artists started his career by painting biblical scenes until he became greatly interested in the people he met in Bavaria and the moutainess regions of Switzerland. He devoted the remainder of his career to genre scenes.
Quiet in the Studio
Published on 2012-05-21 12:03:00
Source: liveinternet.ru via Enzie on Pinterest In the last several months I have not been able to do much work, due to intense back pain, which escaleted when I took a tumble on a slope and came crashing down on a cement stepping stone. You see I was eager to take a micro shot of one of my roses and was looking through the view finder rather then paying attention to where I was going. Bad idea! Well, I finally had to cave in and have been making rounds from one doctor office t [..]
Apricots and Peaches Fine Art Print
Published on 2012-05-16 16:00:00
Available via Fine Art America I am always amazed how my paintings look when they are framed or matted. "Apricots and Peaches" is sold in a variety of sizes through Fine Art America. The blues in the painting are offset nicely by the lighter colored matt and make the fruit, especially the peaches in the foreground really pop. ★Thank you for Visiting!★
Cool Blues
Published on 2012-05-15 10:47:00
Available via Etsy Decorative items pair especially well with off-whites and creams and add a nice splash of color to any room that is very soothing to the eye. It often reminds me of a large body of water, like gazing at
Custom Art Pillow - Heavens Flower Design
Published on 2012-05-12 12:02:00
Available Here I love how these pillows look with my "Heaven's Flower" design! The design is available as a square or lumbar pillow and they are now available through my Zazzle Store
Sharing Art--Sharing HeArts!
Published on 2012-05-11 14:08:00
Available on EtsyMy friends on Etsy have included one of my custom order Fine Art Prints in this great selection. Can you guess which one is mine? To view this lovely collection which was curated by Lynn Otte
Ahoi Sailor
Published on 2012-05-09 13:49:00
Ahoi Sailor! How much did the pirate pay for his peg-leg and hook? An arm and a leg! That's because he did not know abut the deals to be had on Etsy! All these items were found on Etsy ★Thank you for Visiting!★
Art Takes Time Square
Published on 2012-05-06 10:00:00
I am taking part in a competition for Art Takes Time Square. If you like my work please vote here
Cherries on A Branch
Published on 2012-05-05 18:07:00
Cherries on a BranchOil on Paper 4 x 4.5 inches framedAvailable here A while back I bought a whole bunch of these cute small frames and always wanted to do some mini paintings. Well I have now made it to the 2nd painting, there is always something that needs my attention. I thought these would make great little Mother's Day or housewarming gifts. The painting is done in oil - here is a close-up....
Frances J Melhop
Published on 2012-04-30 09:25:00
Frances J Melhop is a professional photographer who lives in Milan, Italy. She works mainly in the fashion industry but has branched out,creating works that combine different mediums, fusing photography with painting and illustration. I was amused to see where she gets her inspiration from and thought how clever of her to bring a new twist to s.th old. alá Modigliani alá Van Gogh My thanks to Felicity who introduced me to Frances Melhop at All Things Brigh [..]
The Best Triple Tomato Soup Ever!
Published on 2012-04-29 19:42:00
Source: bhg.com via Enzie on Pinterest Cooking / The Best Triple Tomato Soup Ever! ★Thank you for Visiting!★
The Kitchen Help
Published on 2012-04-29 17:34:00
The Little Cook
Isodor Kaufmann
Published on 2012-04-26 08:35:00
Isidor Kaufmann, was born in Hungary in 1876. Without any prior formal academic training he studied with a Viennese portrait painter Joseph Matthäus. In 1894 he traveled to Jewish settlements throughout Eastern Europe to capture people in their environment.
Apricots and Peaches
Published on 2012-04-14 15:26:00
Update: I love to hide hidden messages through carefully planned elements in my paintings. Before you read on - can you guess it's meaning? Persian Bowl: In Iran metalwork has always been held in high regard and many examples of beautiful crafted objects can be found in museum collections world wide. Metal gives the assurance of permanence in a world that
Sarah Bernardt an Icon of Stage and Muse to Artists
Published on 2012-04-13 12:17:00
Sarah Bernhardt painted by Jules Bastien-Lepage (1879) Sarah Bernardt (1844-1923) has been a favorite model for many sculptures and artists of the 19th century.
The Moorish Chief
Published on 2012-04-11 11:50:00
Source: Images Courtesy of Avalon Sunset Artist: Eduard Charlemont (1848 - Austrian) Title: The Moorish Chief 1878 Medium: Oil on Panel Size: 59 1/8 x 38.5 in (150.2 x 97.8 cm) The artist has chosen to paint this chief as a person to reckon with. Rather than placing the chief on eye level the figure is painted elevated in such a way that his gaze is cast downward onto the viewer, which
La jeune bohémienne
Published on 2012-04-01 15:33:00
It has been a while since I have posted an Old Master painting. This one is by the French artist
German Shepherd
Published on 2012-03-27 11:30:00
German Shepherd 9 x 12 in ~ Oil on Panel Original Available - request quote Prints Available here The painting of the German Shepherd is finished and is ready to be framed and sent to the Artist Eye Gallery for the new April exhibit. Step 2: Here are some detail shots: Once the pale blue underpainting was in place I followed up by building multiple layers of color. The fur of the dog is a deep brown, almost black. One of the problems of black paint is that it belongs to the colors that [..]
Iranian Hand Crafts - Sanayeh Dasti
Published on 2012-03-26 11:23:00
Iranian Lemons Still Life
A Rainy Day in the Company of Calogero
Published on 2012-03-25 18:50:00
Today it is
How to Combat Image Theft
Published on 2012-03-24 16:33:00
Yesterday I was contacted by a fellow artist who had seen my painting of the "African Beauty" on a another website for sale and told me that it looks like several photographers and artists who are represented through Fine Art America had their artwork listed for sale on this site that is run by someone in Ghana. Needless to say the uproar and disgust has spread like a wild fire. I have been unable to concentrate on much other than how to get my art work removed. Through the combined effort of s [..]
The Beauty of Pink
Published on 2012-03-23 15:57:00
Print Available
The Artisan Showcase Spring Issue 2012
Published on 2012-03-14 20:06:00
The Spring issue of the Artist Showcase magazine is out and I am so thrilled to have my art work featured twice in this lovely magazine. My horse painting "Cinnamon" is
Novelty Gifts
Published on 2012-03-13 14:25:00
Novelty Gifts Artists often struggle with merchandising their art and like everyone else I have been going back and forth trying to decide weather or not I should keep a line of Novelty Gifts. Recently I received new orders through my somewhat neglected store on Zazzle and it made me think that with all the cool products that are being offered nowadays, perhaps visitors to my site like to have the option to buy my designs on a variety of products. I will be adding new products and a line of me [..]
Empowering the Individual - Growers First Foundation Story
Published on 2012-03-12 15:11:00
Several months ago I had the pleasure to meet Ed Orem at the Artist Eye Gallery. He liked the paintings of my "Faces" exhibition and we started to talk about people from all over the world. During our conversation he shard with me his involvement with the Growers First Foundation. Did you know....? "Over a billion people in developing countries live on less than $1 per day, mostly in agricultural communities. They want what we all want: healthy children, a decent living, hope for the future [..]
Artist Eye Gallery One Year Anniversary
Published on 2012-03-05 10:54:00
I am celebrating my 1st anniversary as a represented artist at the Artist Eye Gallery. Looking back I learned a lot about the back end operations of a gallery and became even more disciplined about painting up a storm of new images to supply the gallery with new work. Since I try to be at the gallery for every Art Walk (1st Thursday of each month 6-9PM), I continually see how people react to my work. What I like best is having many opportunities to talk about what inspired me to paint the piec [..]
The Paintings of Jennie Brownscombe
Published on 2012-02-27 13:06:00
Young Woman in Pink And GreenJenny Augusta Brownscombe (1850-1936) lived and worked in the New York area as a painter and illustrator. She painted portrait commissions, genre scenes and historical scenes and worked as a teacher. At a time when women artists had not established themselves as much as today, Jennie was forced to earn a living upon the early death of her father in 1868 when she was only 18 years old. Training in the fine arts was very limited for young women during that time, but J [..]
Lawrence Alma-Tadema - Greek Woman [1869]
Published on 2012-02-25 10:32:00
Lawrence Alma-Tadema - Greek Woman [1869], originally uploaded by Gandalf's Gallery.Portraits & Fine Art
The Zulu Bride
Published on 2012-02-16 08:30:00
The Zulu Bride painting keeps undergoing changes. As much as I found the texture I initially applied interesting, I figured it really does not match any of the other portraits I have done. So I took the palette knife to it and started scraping off paint. There were other elements in the painting that bothered me as well and after hours of repainting and thickly applying paint to cover what was there before the painting took on a new look. There is still more work to be done, but I figured I [..]
Happy Valentines
Published on 2012-02-14 12:25:00
Happy Valentines Day!★Thank you for Visiting!★ ~ Return to Website ~ Return to Blog . Pin It.. Portraits & Fine Art
Palette Knife Techniques
Published on 2012-02-10 11:34:00
Photo via Wallcoo There are many type of effects you can achieve using a palette knife and it allows an artist to create a lot of very painterly effects in a painting. Mixing paint and adjusting the values of a certain color is very easy with a palette knife. Unlike a brush which retains some of the pigments of the last color used, a palette knife can be completely wiped clean quickly, avoiding the contamination or cross mixing of different values as can be seen in the video below. I espe [..]
The Rug Merchant
Published on 2012-02-09 11:39:00
Artist: Amadeo Simonetti Title: The Rug Merchant Medium: Watercolor and Pencil on Paper Size: 29 3/4 x 21 1/4 in (75.7 x 54.1cm) When I lived in Iran we would often go to the bazaar and spend time at the stores of rug merchants. I loved seeing how these big and heavy Persian rugs would be rolled out for visitors to inspect. The handlers made it always look so effortlessly. While the bargaining was underway, we would often sip tea and eat fresh sweets, making the whole exp [..]
A new Horse Painting
Published on 2012-02-02 10:37:00
When I first started to work on this painting I was too busy to get the drawing right rather than making plans for the color scheme. As work on the horse progressed however, I soon realized that keeping everything in grey and black was rather boring. This painting called for a major punch up in the color department. Starting with a few blue tints in the darkest part of the painting, similar hues started to creep into the background as well, which I wanted to keep as ambigious as possible. Th [..]
Golden Glass Bead and Clear Granular Gels
Published on 2012-01-24 10:00:00
I remember there came a time when I was so over loaded with learning about how to paint and what the qualities of my arsenal of tools are that it soon became apparent that I needed to step back and concentrate on one thing at a time. Then something odd happened, I became so comfortable with using a set of supplies that I had no interest in experimenting with new things. Well that's just way too boring a state of mind to be in. So this year shall be the year of experimentation. There are so m [..]
Painter's Palettes
Published on 2012-01-22 10:30:00
Source: google.com via Enzie on Pinterest Many artist are exposed to a variety of color combinations used by their teachers and mentors as they embark on their educational path to become a better painter. Over the years, I have collected a variety of notes on painters palettes and keep looking for new combinations just to see how they differ from my preferred color choices. In a book called "A Manual of Oil Paint [..]
A young Girl With Her Doll
Published on 2012-01-21 10:00:00
"A Young Girl with her Doll" was painted by Kate Perugini (1839-1929) and is such a charming little child portrait. I find portraits take on so much more meaning when personal items are included that are dear to the sitter. With children it is often a favorite toy that years later is fondly thought of. Do you remember what your favorite toys where? I actually googled some of mine and was stunned to find an Italian doll I owned called "Patatina" . The doll would wear toddler size clothing and sho [..]
Lilly The French Bulldog - Portrait
Published on 2012-01-20 08:34:00
I love the way Lilly has turned out! Her sweet expressive face is just like I remember when I first met her. The nose was giving me a bit of trouble, but I finally breathed some life into it. My favorite are the eyes however. I posted these detail shot so you can see what I mean. The finished painting in high res can be better viewed here Below is a detail shot of the ear ~ This is the 2nd stage of the dog portrait in progress. Lilly's coat is a light beige and she has a l [..]
Princess of the East now as Acrylic Print
Published on 2012-01-19 12:39:00
This painting has been a favorite of many people. Now it is being offered as an Acrylic Print as well, just click here to see the various options. ★Thank you for Visiting!★ ~ Return to Website ~ Return to Blog .. Portraits & Fine Art
The Laundress
Published on 2011-07-05 08:11:00
The Laundress was painted by the Austrian artist Eugene von Blaas. His favorite subject seemed to have been beautiful women and he truly excelled in painting them in a very charming style. His anatomical drawing skills were excellent as can be s
Little Chickadee Pendant
Published on 2011-07-04 14:04:00
Little Chickadee on Zazzle.com Remember the painting I did of the little Chickadee? I just listed this cute pendant on Zazzle. It is also available in a square design. I always have fun putting my paintings on different products. If you have not che
4th of July Paper DIY Projects
Published on 2011-06-30 17:50:00
DIY Tutorial: {Patriotic} Paper Starbursts Source: alphamom.com via Molly on Pinterest ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you for Visiting!★ Join Me on Facebook ~ Return to Portfolio ~ Return
Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848 – 1884)
Published on 2011-06-29 08:01:00
Bastien was born in Damvillers France, and he first studied art at Verdun, possibly at the Commune or Monastery in that city. At the age of 19 he moved to Paris and studied at the École des Beaux-arts. Since his parents had objected to his wish t
Tid Bits at the Artist Eye Gallery
Published on 2011-06-27 11:10:00
This Saturday and Sunday I set up my easel at the Artist Eye Gallery and painted by the entry. It is always fun to hear the response of people when they see me painting. But I get a real kick out of the kids, who often skip and run by, just to
Tutti Frutti
Published on 2011-06-24 12:19:00
"Tutti Frutti" Mixed Media on Museum Board5in x 5in x 3/4 (12.7cmx12.7cm)Buy hereI just finished "Tutti Frutti" a fun little summer themed painting. I have been experimenting with a few things and had fun with this piece. My portrait palette has
The Novel
Published on 2011-06-23 15:11:00
1877 Winslow Homer (American 1836-1910) ~ The New Novel ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you for Visiting!★ Join Me on Facebook ~ Return to Portfolio ~ Return to BlogPortraits & Fine Art
Published on 2011-06-22 10:52:00
I wish I knew who painted this lovely image. Found via Tumblr it was reblogged without name credit :(If you recognize the work please let me know so I can add the title and artist's name. I like how the head is fully developed and the garment roughly
Atelier Cézanne
Published on 2011-06-21 08:50:00
Artists love to peek into the studio space of other artists. We admire the work of those who came before us and struggle towards the success of those who have currently made a mark for themselves. Sometimes it is as if a peek at someone's palette
New Greeting Card Set of my Still Lifes
Published on 2011-06-20 20:33:00
Available here ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you for Visiting!★ Join Me on Facebook ~ Return to Portfolio ~ Return to BlogPortraits & Fine Art
The legendary Bob Ross
Published on 2011-06-17 19:46:00
Source: thesunsoakedseason.tumblr.com via Enzie on Pinterest I had a good chuckle when I first discovered Bob Ross made out of Legos. Bob Ross (October 29, 1942 – July 4, 1995) was an American painter, art instructor, and television host and pain
Agnaldo Amoreno
Published on 2011-06-05 08:12:00
I found the work of artist Agnaldo Amoreno at Duirwaight Gallery and just had to share... Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
Funny Museum Anecdotes
Published on 2011-06-03 10:58:00
Source: collectionstudio.com via Enzie on Pinterest What is a funny recollection you have from a museum visit? One year my daughter gave me an electronic gadget in the form of binoculars that would allow you to take still images and even record. My k
How to paint lovely soft cheeks in kids portraits
Published on 2011-06-03 01:05:00
Portrait of A.A.ChelishchevMedium: Oil on woodArtist: Orest Kiprensky, 1782-1836If you ever visit a museum and see a person with their nose almost up to a painting, you can make a good solid wager that that person must be an artist. Artists love to s
Titians FirstExperiment with Color
Published on 2011-06-01 16:25:00
Titians FirstExperiment with Color was painted by the British artist William Dyce ( 1806-1864). It's considered a cross between a genre and historical painting. I love this painting and the way the child, here a young painter is studying the fo
Art Print of the Fruit Vendor
Published on 2011-05-29 15:22:00
I use Fine Art America to sell prints of my art work. I like that customers can order the size option and support (canvas vs paper print) that best suits their needs. Fine Art America does and outstanding job, I know because I personally have ordered
Girl with a Red Shawl
Published on 2011-05-28 08:38:00
Alexei Harlamoff was a Russian painter who lived from 1840 until 1925. He painted many portraits of young girls similar to this one. Girl with a Red Shawl is painted in oil on canvas and measures 18 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches. I love to study old paintings
Man from Karo Tribe Ethiopia -Org. Oil Painting by Enzie Shahmiri
Published on 2011-05-26 12:50:00
I did this oil painting of a Karo tribes man for the Warehouse of Contemporary Art show. About 3,000 people Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
Mother with Child
Published on 2011-05-25 17:48:00
Artist: William McGregor Paxton (1869 - 1941) Title: Not sure about the title of this painting Medium: Oil on Canvas Size:40" x 30" (101.60cm x 76.20cm) ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you for Vis
Oh So beautiful Textiles from the 18th Century
Published on 2011-05-22 11:00:00
Did you know that the origins of European textile printing traces back to India? How long ago you ask, well ... Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
Studie of the Head of Elize Brugière
Published on 2011-05-21 10:07:00
Artist: William Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905) Title: Étude de tête d'Elize Brugière Oil on canvas - 18 1/8 x 15 in. William Adolphe Bouguereau painted Étude de tête d'Elize Brugière (one of the artist's favorite models) around 189
Nautical Themes
Published on 2011-05-20 10:44:00
Source: None via Enzie on Pinterest Just about every other week I am down in Laguna Beach to either do some work at the gallery or to visit a favorite restaurant. This also means that I see paintings of the ocean just about everywhere. As an artis
Shabby Chic Decorating Ideas
Published on 2011-05-18 11:54:00
Source: frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com via Enzie on Pinterest Old world charm does not always have to come in bold colors and heavy furniture. On the contrary taking old items and combining them cleverly with new ones, can offer the same results with a
Published on 2011-05-17 11:46:00
Source: stumbleupon.com via Enzie on Pinterest I love to read, but often after spending an entire day at the easel have a hard time getting passed three pages, before my eyes are just too tired to continue. This is why free books on-line are of grea
Iris Apfel - A woman who has style
Published on 2011-05-15 12:55:00
Today I opened my Architectural Digest Magazine and was blown away by a feature spread about Iris Apfel,Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
Rebirth of Old Crayons
Published on 2011-05-14 13:01:00
All Images Courtesy of Home grown Love My children have grown up and moved out, but I still have tons of art supplies lying around the house, which they used when they were little. Among them tons of crayons! Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
What's on My Easel
Published on 2011-05-11 21:43:00
This is my new painting on which I have been working for three days now. Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
How to make Bandboxes
Published on 2011-05-11 10:23:00
Silhouette Bandbox Set During Jefferson's time, silhouettes were a very popular form of portraiture. These boxes here were at one time for sale for about $125 per set, but the idea is simple enough and easily applicable. I have these big huge fold
New Project on my Easel
Published on 2011-05-10 18:06:00
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A Castle in A Cloud
Published on 2011-05-10 10:03:00
Source: flickr.com via Enzie on Pinterest I am always intrigued by paper art and think this is super cute for a kids room. Imagine it at night with glow in the dark stars on the ceiling illuminating a bedroom corner. ~Painting Commissions are Happ
On Being Human Love, Faith, Shame, Hope Opening Night Reception
Published on 2011-05-09 14:13:00
On Thursday May 5th, 2011 was the opening night reception for the On Being Human: Love, Faith, Shame, Hope reception organized by the Picture Art Foundation at the California State University Dominguez Hills. Read more »Portraits & Fine Art
Securing Canvas to Frame
Published on 2011-05-04 19:41:00
There are several methods to secure a canvas to a frame, but I have to admit that many of them have not been very reliable. When you transport your paintings from one show to another, you prbably have experieced things coming loose. I like the Z-shap
Music in the Woods
Published on 2011-05-03 09:54:00
I love this painting by the Scottish artist Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933. Painted in oil on canvas the paint is just heavily applied. I almost wonder if he did not paint this with a palette knife. ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted
Morning Glory
Published on 2011-05-02 19:50:00
Today I started work on a very small 3 x 2.5 inch painting of Morning Glory. The painting is not done and will have to be cleaned up. I also like to push it a bit further to see what else could be made better. I bought several really cute beige
Model Call For Red Riding Hood
Published on 2011-05-01 08:37:00
The biggest challenge for me is to always figure out what to paint next. After tossing around ideas for a new series I decided to go with fairy tales. Since I have been painting canines for the last month "Red Riding Hood" just beckons to be investig
Rosa Bonheur
Published on 2011-04-30 14:17:00
Rosa Bonheur was a 19th century artist who became famous for her paintings of horses and other animals. I found this video with some rum-pa-pa music that shows some of her lovely work and has some funny insights on how this woman was. Enjoy! ~Pa
New Website Design
Published on 2011-04-29 18:52:00
Well the dust has settled and after a few set backs the newly redesigned web site is now up and running. It has taken almost a month to get this show on the road, but I am so excited to share the new features and hear what you have to say. The coo
The Royal Wedding Celebration
Published on 2011-04-28 10:44:00
Source: redlips4courage.com via Amy on Pinterest In celebration of " The Royal Wedding "Fri. April 29th and Sat. April 30thTo all my "Loyal" and "Royal" Customers Receive 20% OFF your entire purchase with your coupon! ~ applies to
Baroque Statuary
Published on 2011-04-27 00:50:00
While in Dresden I took this photo of this goofy looking Carryiatide. I loved all the old buildings and their adornments. As much as I love living in California, I do miss European old style architecture. ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted
Noodle The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Published on 2011-04-25 14:18:00
I have been so busy painting, that I totally forgot to upload more photos of the work in progress. Well, this little "Noodle" a very small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a submission for the "Pooches with Attitude" contest on my fan page. Very dif
New Print Uploads to Fine Art America
Published on 2011-04-22 14:05:00
I have been uploading a lot of missing art work to Fine Art America. I always love to see how work looks in different frame colors and as paper prints with different colored mats. (via Honey Pears Painting by Enzie Shahmiri - Honey Pears Fine Art Pr
Pet Portrait of an Australian Labradoodle
Published on 2011-04-18 18:57:00
Meet "Sadie" an Austrailian Mini Labradoodle with apricot color, 2.5 years old. Her owner Lois says:" Sadie is a comfort therapy dog with Love On A Leash and visits senior care homes. She loves people and other doggy friends. She has 'given' little s
Love Them Bones
Published on 2011-04-17 10:41:00
I wanted to share my latest finished pet portrait of a little Dachshund.The painting is titled "Love Them Bones", because I felt it summons up that look that seems to say "Mine!" The "Pooches with Attitude" contest is still going on so fee
New things in the Works
Published on 2011-04-15 12:29:00
Source: flickr.com via Nanette on Pinterest A peek into studio Shahmiri reveals it's busy with activity. While dog portraits are painted for the new series, the web site is undergoing a face lift and is receiving new enhanced features. Wait un
April Dog Photo Contest
Published on 2011-04-10 11:55:00
Source: etsy.com Fans on my Facebook page are already submitting photos of their dogs for the April "Pooches with Attitude" contest. Since the Vizsla portrait is almost done I have started on a painting of one of the photo submissions of
A New Series of Dog Portraits
Published on 2011-04-05 10:02:00
A new dog portrait series is being painted and this Vizsla, named "Scooby" has just been started. Isn't this face adorable? I have a contest going on on my Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/artenzie called "Pooches with Attitude". I am asking fo
The Rascal
Published on 2011-04-02 11:33:00
The RascalOil on Panel 6in x 6inPlease email me for price quote The Rascal is part of a new series of dogs with attitude. I think our pets have so much personality that it would be fun to catch those special looks they give us in this series. A new c
Kennedy Publishing Arts and Culture Columnists
Published on 2011-03-31 11:56:00
1 Kennedy Publishing Arts and Culture Columnists, originally uploaded by Portrait Artist - Enzie Shahmiri.Last month I was contacted by Kennedy Publishing and asked if I would consider being a columnist for Best of Artists Arts and Culture section.
Drying Oils
Published on 2011-03-30 21:58:00
There are 7 different drying oils, which generally speaking differ in viscosity, color and of course drying time. I found this video very useful, but am writing everything down for future reference, since videos sometimes get removed. All of these a
Hooray!
Published on 2011-03-29 00:53:00
Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com via Enzie on Pinterest Today I hit the streets in a mad dash looking for frames for my new beach series, which will be on exhibit in April at the Artist Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach. The thrilling news ~ the gallery invited
A Fun Contest
Published on 2011-03-26 20:47:00
I am already working on the companion piece for the "Tin Sand Bucket" and have a little contest going on my Facebook Page. From now until March 30th, make a title suggestion for the painting on the left with the two vintage race cars. The person wh
The Power of One
Published on 2011-03-25 11:29:00
Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Gina on Pinterest Irena Sendler 1910-2008 A 98 year-old Polish woman named Irena Sendler recently died. During WWII, Irena worked in the Warsaw Ghetto as a plumbing/sewer specialist. Irena smuggled Jewish children ou
Victor Angelo
Published on 2011-03-24 10:00:00
Victor Angelo is a southern California artist whose work has just taken my breath away. A San Diego native, Victor Angelo studied locally at the Athenaeum and University of California, as well as the School of Visual Arts and Art Students League of N
Update on Love Faith Shame and Hope Exhibit
Published on 2011-03-23 10:25:00
In February I submitted three paintings for consideration to the Picture Art Foundation for an exhibit titled: "On Being Human: Love, Faith, Shame and Hope". I wrote about the paintings I chose to enter here. Yesterday I received word that out of
Wedding Bliss
Published on 2011-03-21 11:22:00
Photo by Enzie Shahmiri Found via Dur and Designs Found via I am Bridal Found via Mary and Angelica Portrait by Enzie Shahmiri ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Avai
Bead Art by Betsy Youngquist
Published on 2011-03-21 10:56:00
Besty Youngquist is a mixed media artist who sells her beautiful pieces through her on-line store at Etsy. I immediately fell in love with her work. She incorporates doll parts and beads into part surreal and part mythological looking
Wishing all my Persian Friends a Happy Norouz
Published on 2011-03-20 09:42:00
The 1st day of Spring announces the arrival of the Persian New Year ~ Norouz. Norouz mean new day and marks the start of Spring and a new year. It is celebrated not only in Iran, but also in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Ira
Happy Persian New Year
Published on 2011-03-19 10:59:00
I have been so busy with art related things that I just now had time to set up for the Persian New Year. ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you for Visiting!★ Join Me on Facebook ~ Return to
Etsy Sellers Support Japan
Published on 2011-03-18 00:48:00
Click here to show your support Every day we see the horrific images of the devastation caused by the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. It is unimaginable what the inhabitants of this nation are going through and many of us are won
Atelier Musings
Published on 2011-03-17 00:03:00
It's been a very long time since I had to order art supplies. Nothing gives me a better feeling than to run out of supplies, because it means that the studio is an active one and I am actually creating enough to deplete my supplies. You should have s
Artist Reception Report
Published on 2011-03-14 09:51:00
Throughout my artistic career I have hosted a lot of shows and receptions and regardless of how large or small the event the constant worry is always weather there will be a good turn out. I was so thrilled when I saw how the gallery started to
Vintage Tin Sand Bucket
Published on 2011-03-11 12:15:00
I have started a new painting called the "Vintage Tin Sand Bucket". My aim is to create a vintage looking sand bucket and use the juxtaposition of the flat print of the kids scene against a realistic looking vintage bucket on a real lookin
Ampersand Museum Series Panels
Published on 2011-03-09 19:54:00
Ampersand makes a variety of panels which are archival and acid-free. The patented kaolin clay ground is applied to each hard board substrate, then sanded to a velvet-smooth finish it lends itself to a variety of paint applications. Since I paint w
Art Walk - The Day After Report
Published on 2011-03-05 13:51:00
On Thursday was Art Walk in Laguna Beach and most galleries played host to art enthusiasm by inviting them to chat with the artist while sipping drinks and snacking. The Artist Eye Gallery invited me to be the featured artist and hun
Laguna Beach Art Walk
Published on 2011-03-03 12:44:00
Today is Art Walk in Laguna Beach and art enthusiasm visit the galleries lining the streets of Laguna Beach to see what is new in the art world. Come and join me and the other artists of the Artist Eye gallery to chat about the new work on exhi
Vintage Costumes
Published on 2011-03-02 08:39:00
Source: abitiantichi.it via Enzie on Pinterest I hate to admit it, but a list of time when I watch movies, my attention goes towards the clothes the actors wear or the room decor in which they move around. The more elaborate the settings the more en
Featured in the Laguna Journal
Published on 2011-03-01 18:21:00
A new press release was issued by the Artist Eye gallery and the Laguna Journal printed it on their first page here. Check it out right on top of the article about Justin Bieber, who was spotted at the Montage resort! Love it! The photo is from last
Love, Faith, Shame and Hope
Published on 2011-02-26 14:45:00
Sometimes artists are invited to submit art work that fit certain themes. This was the case for a recent call by a California institution to submit works for Love - Hope - Faith and Shame. I loved the idea that the call for art requested submission
Enzie Shahmiri Featured Artist of the Month at Artists Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach
Published on 2011-02-22 12:00:00
Great news! Over the weekend I was juried in to be a featured artist at the Artist Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach. My work will be on exhibit for the month of March and there will be an artist reception(date to be announced) . I have visited this lovely
The Bengal Tiger
Published on 2011-02-18 15:52:00
The other day I was completely at a loss what to paint next. I knew I wanted it to be 9x12 inches and something that I have not done before. I wanted it to have a mass appeal, but fit within the Orientalist grouping. Well, my pondering didn't get me
Adding Bling to Candle Holders
Published on 2011-02-16 10:23:00
If you love candles as much as I do, you might enjoy this little craft tutorial. The other day while browsing through Micheals Crafts I got totally mesmerized by the large selection of Crystallized Swarovski Elelements. So before you know it I had pu
Happy Valentines Day
Published on 2011-02-14 11:07:00
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At Midnight I turn into a ...
Published on 2011-02-13 20:19:00
My oil painting of "Kissed by the Moon" was featured in a new collection on Etsy. I always like the different take artists have on the same subject!Please show your support for these wonderful artists by clicking on the link. ~Painting Commi
Be Mine
Published on 2011-02-12 15:00:00
Source: Prettie and Posies Blog I decided to take the weekend off and not paint, but take time to smell the roses and catch up with garden work. I found these beautiful images via a lovely blog called Prettie and Posies. The blog owner has a tutoria
A Colored Pencil Wall
Published on 2011-02-10 11:08:00
Source: suicideblonde.tumblr.com via Enzie on Pinterest I love this idea! Colorful and affordable it's a great way to add a splash of color to an artist studio. I have all my colored pencils in glass jars, but I would love to see all the different s
The Little Bird
Published on 2011-02-09 09:10:00
It's time to relax a bit after all the detail work involved in the "Court Dancer" and I thought why not paint something with a nice Spring theme. Since the weather has been pleasant in southern California, I took a few paints and my brush and found a
Be My Valentine
Published on 2011-02-08 09:22:00
Click here to be taken to store Look at all these fun and creative ways to express one's love on Valentines Day! These make such pretty little keepsake gifts! ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Plans are Available! ★Thank you
Princess from the Land of Porcelain
Published on 2011-02-06 12:19:00
"The Princess from the Land of Porcelain" was painted by James Mc Neill Whistler. It was a portrait of a very well off socialite, who Whistler felt a certain closeness to. Most of Whistlers paintings were painted with a very muted palet
For the Love of Valentines
Published on 2011-02-04 18:01:00
Go to Etsy to view all these wonderful items! With Valentines around the corner many Etsy sellers are listing lovely treasuries. This came out today and my newly listed painting titled "Sowing the Seeds of Love" was featured as well. ~Paintin
A Life Time
Published on 2011-02-03 12:01:00
Click here to go to EtsyToday I reduced the price to my painting titled "A Life Time" and was pleasantly surprised to see it right away included in a lovely treasury of blue hues. There are such beautiful items included in this treasury that I just h
Going Dutch
Published on 2011-02-02 11:02:00
I just got word that my Milk Maid after Vermeer was included in a fun "Dutch Themed" treasury on Etsy. Click here to be taken to the page. There are some really cute things listed. ~Painting Commissions are Happily Accepted ~ Layaway Pla
The Absurdity of Titles
Published on 2011-02-01 11:30:00
Image Courtesy of Roberto Di Angelo Nothing is more fun than to browse through a pile of old books and see what can be found. I am in the habit of collecting old books, as a matter of fact the older the better. These I haul home and deposit in my li
Time to Clean House
Published on 2011-01-29 17:55:00
Week 18: Belle's Unexpected Fate (explore front page~), originally uploaded by JolsAriella.I have been real busy thinking and organizing. So if you have not already noticed the blogs have a new layout and hopefully will be easier to navigate. Images
A World of Supports
Published on 2011-01-28 11:28:00
Image via Wikipedia The other day I dug out an old International Artist magazine and read a great article written by Mr. Daniel Greene that spoke about the differences of Linen/Cotton canvas versus wood panels and it gave me an idea to share with my
El Santuario de Chimayoo
Published on 2011-01-27 09:53:00
The power of positive thinking is said to reduce stress and like the power of prayer can often have amazing results with those who truly believe. I saw a great show on Oprah's OWN network about El Santuario de Chimayoo, a sacred Indian place in New M
Liza Donnelly Using Cartoons and Humor for Change
Published on 2011-01-26 10:59:00
Liza Donnelly: Drawing upon humor for change | Video on TED.com is an interesting and fun video about a women cartoonist who uses her art - cartoons to address some of the expectations and traditions that are placed upon the woman from early childhoo
Valentin Serov
Published on 2011-01-25 10:10:00
Serov was born in St. Petersburg, son of the Russian composer Alexander Serov, and his wife Valentina Bergman, a composer of German-Jewish[1] and English background. In his childhood he studied in Paris and Moscow&n
Strychnin Gallery
Published on 2011-01-24 10:38:00
I love the unusual items that are displayed at Strychnin GalleryPortraits & Fine Art
The Vintage Shabby Chic Look
Published on 2011-01-21 08:12:00
via on Pinterest Shabby Chic was the biggest craze a couple of years ago and I have to say it always intrigued me to see how old items were paired with new ones to create romantic style rooms. When I saw this room I fell in love with that old worl
The Court Dancer
Published on 2011-01-18 10:40:00
As a life long student of art I now know that every painting creates a new challenge and a set of hurdles that can only be overcome if the artists has the knowledge and proper skills to know what course of action to take. Image via Wikipedia In
Chalk Board Wall Decals
Published on 2011-01-07 00:13:00
via on Pinterest I love the new designs for wall art and decor like these chalk board wall decals. I think it's a great way to jot down a note to self or even quickly sketch a design idea. I wonder if theses would also stick to glass? Found via Al
Magic Color Picker Pen
Published on 2011-01-05 12:50:00
via on Pinterest The joke at our house is that if there is a gadget remotely related to arts and crafts ~ mom has it! I don't have this one yet, but I am seriously considering! This would just be too cool! Designed by Korean designer Jinsu Par
Veduta View Painting
Published on 2011-01-04 10:15:00
Veduta or as we know it today started in the eighteenth century in Italy and refers to wide scale paintings of the views of Italian cities, towns, and villages. "It was appropriately in Rome that the first specialist view painter, and the foun
Winner of the Warrior Horse Art Print
Published on 2011-01-01 10:29:00
Congratulations Cynthia C.#26 has won!
I think it is a lot of fun to celebrate the completion of a painting with those who like my painting style. A number was assigned to every person who left me a comment yesterday on my Facebook page and today