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What's an ACEO????
ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions & Originals. They're an art form that originated on eBay. An ACEO is ALWAYS the size of a standard baseball card: 2.5" x 3.5"
I've been creating ACEOs since late 2006. They're a great way to try out a new technique, style or medium in a small format that doesn't take as much time to do as a larger drawing or painting.
My first ACEOs were in watercolor, then I tried color pencil and scratchboard. Next came graphite pencil, a medium I hadn't used in years. I enjoyed the graphite pieces so much, I decided to start offering pet portraits in miniature in pencil.
I also create pencil ACEOs of other critters, not necessarily pets, such as the screech owl to your left. That's Bob, an owl who was rescued by a local raptor (birds of prey) rehab group. Bob cannot be released back into the wild, so he serves as a handsome ambassador for the raptor folks.
About My Pet Portraits
I've been creating pet portraits in ink on scratchboard, mixed media or watercolor for many years and I still offer those options. However, those are a bit pricier since the minimum size on those is a 5x7. When I realized that an ACEO sized portrait would be a viable and affordable option I starting making those available.
For information about all the pet portrait options, please visit PetPortraitsByAnn.com
For information about ACEO portraits, click here.
Here are some samples of ACEO sized graphite pencil portraits:
For information about all the pet portrait options, please visit PetPortraitsByAnn.com
For information about ACEO portraits, click here.
Here are some samples of ACEO sized graphite pencil portraits:
More Pencil Art
non-ACEO sizes
Since I "re-discovered" pencil, I've done some drawings in sizes other than ACEO and have been very happy with the results. Pencil is officially back in my list of mediums!
This is a 4x4 portrait of Waffle, a 10 week old greyhound pup. I titled the drawing "Got Room to Run?" I had the opportunity to photograph Waffle and his litter mates at Greyhound Friends for Life's local rescue/adoption facility.
This is a 5x7 portrait of "Pepper", a Border Collie/Aussie Shepherd mix. From a reference photo provided by Pepper's mom.
A 4x4 drawing of a barn owl - "Grayson" who resides at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.
This is a 4x4 portrait of Waffle, a 10 week old greyhound pup. I titled the drawing "Got Room to Run?" I had the opportunity to photograph Waffle and his litter mates at Greyhound Friends for Life's local rescue/adoption facility.
This is a 5x7 portrait of "Pepper", a Border Collie/Aussie Shepherd mix. From a reference photo provided by Pepper's mom.
A 4x4 drawing of a barn owl - "Grayson" who resides at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.
Original and Reproduction ACEOs in my Etsy Shop
Find original ACEOs in my Etsy Shop. These aren't commissioned pieces - just did 'em 'cause I wanted to.
This is one of the more recent ones there now - I have plans for many more, but at the moment, I'm up to my ears in other art projects and commissions.
Click on the image to find out more:
Click here to see all my original ACEOs.
I also have some ACEO-sized reproductions, click here to see those.
Maybe you're wondering, "what's Etsy?" . . . well, it's an on-line community of shops featuring handmade and vintage items. You'll find a wonderful selection of art and fine craft items posted for sale by the artists who make them! Click here to visit my shop, from there, you can click on the "buy" link at the top to go to the Etsy home page.
FYI, I usually list my new ACEOs on eBay first - at auction - and if they don't sell, I put them in my Etsy Shop and/or my Bonanzle Booth (see next section).
This is one of the more recent ones there now - I have plans for many more, but at the moment, I'm up to my ears in other art projects and commissions.
Click on the image to find out more:
Click here to see all my original ACEOs.
I also have some ACEO-sized reproductions, click here to see those.
Maybe you're wondering, "what's Etsy?" . . . well, it's an on-line community of shops featuring handmade and vintage items. You'll find a wonderful selection of art and fine craft items posted for sale by the artists who make them! Click here to visit my shop, from there, you can click on the "buy" link at the top to go to the Etsy home page.
FYI, I usually list my new ACEOs on eBay first - at auction - and if they don't sell, I put them in my Etsy Shop and/or my Bonanzle Booth (see next section).
ACEOs in My Bonanzle Booth
More Locations, More Exposure - At Least That's the Plan!
You can also find original ACEOs in my Bonanzle Booth.
This one, a pencil drawing of Hans the moon bear is there now. I drew it to help raise money for Animals Asia Foundation's moon bear sanctuaries in Asia.
Click on the image to find out more:
Click here to see all my original and reproduction ACEOs on Bonanzle.
Bonanzle is another on-line community of shops featuring all kinds of things - much like eBay but smaller and more seller friendly. I still list on eBay, but have closed my store there and moved the eBay store merchandise to Bonanzle. Click here to visit my booth (on Bonanzle, they're called "booths" instead of stores or shops).
FYI, I usually list my new ACEOs on eBay first - at auction - and if they don't sell, I put them in either my Etsy Shop (see previous section) or Bonanzle Booth. You may even see the same ACEO in both locations, but if it sells from one location, I'll end the listing in the other location - I won't make a second version of the same original.
This one, a pencil drawing of Hans the moon bear is there now. I drew it to help raise money for Animals Asia Foundation's moon bear sanctuaries in Asia.
Click on the image to find out more:
Click here to see all my original and reproduction ACEOs on Bonanzle.
Bonanzle is another on-line community of shops featuring all kinds of things - much like eBay but smaller and more seller friendly. I still list on eBay, but have closed my store there and moved the eBay store merchandise to Bonanzle. Click here to visit my booth (on Bonanzle, they're called "booths" instead of stores or shops).
FYI, I usually list my new ACEOs on eBay first - at auction - and if they don't sell, I put them in either my Etsy Shop (see previous section) or Bonanzle Booth. You may even see the same ACEO in both locations, but if it sells from one location, I'll end the listing in the other location - I won't make a second version of the same original.
Note This!
Visit my blog for the latest scoop about my art (incl. my latest ACEO listings on eBay), animal events and other stuff :)
Pencil Portraits on Magnets
Greyhound Rectangle Magnet
Price: 5.00 
Kitten Rectangle Magnet
Price: 5.00
Pug Rectangle Magnet
Price: 5.00
Cheetah Rectangle Magnet
Price: 5.00
Pit Bull #2 Rectangle Magnet
Price: 5.00
See More of My Portraits and Art on You Tube
I've posted a some videos of my finished portraits in various media and also some works in progress.
My YouTube Channel
My YouTube Channel
curated content from YouTube
Selling Art On-Line to Help Critters
Art for Critters & Etsy for Animals
Art for Critters started as a group of artists who sell their work on eBay and regularly donate a portion of the sales to various animal rescue & support organizations.
There are 2 ways to make donations from eBay sales - through their "Giving Works" program or by having a previous arrangement with a specific charity and posting a letter from that charity in the auction listing.
The Giving Works program is coordinated through MissionFish. When a seller lists an item on eBay, they can choose to select a charity from a list provided by MissionFish and then specify the percentage of the final sale to donate. Giving Works auctions have this symbol
next to the auction title.I have a selection of items on eBay that benefit animal charities. By being a member of A4C, I can support additional animal charities approved by A4C and I have access to the required letters from these organizations. And I'm not only a member, but I'm co-leader (along with Melody Lea Lamb.)
My A4C auctions
All A4C auctions
A4C members are also listing art at other on-line venues, such as Etsy, Bonanzle and ArtFire.
Click any of the following links to find my A4C art at various venues: Etsy, Bonanzle, ArtFire
Visit this page of the A4C web site for links to all members' listings on other sites.
. . . And Speaking of Animal Charities
my personal faves
These organizations are dedicated to helping our animal friends.
Greyhound Friends For Life - Racing Greyhound Adoption and Advocacy
This Northern California Greyhound adoption organi more...1 point
FieldHaven Feline Rescue, Adoption and Sanctuary
Our feline rescue and adoption organization offers more...1 point
Placer SPCA
PSPCA is dedicated to improving the lives of anima more...0 points
Old Dog Haven
Helping senior dogs in their golden years0 points
Leaps & Bounds Rabbit Rescue
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Team FUR - Rabbit Rescue
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Sacramento SPCA
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Happy Tails Sanctuary
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Habitat for Horses
Habitat for Horses, Inc. is a non-profit working w more...0 points
Horses' Honor
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The SF/SPCA
San Francisco SPCA0 points
PugSavers - Pug Rescue
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NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern California
NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit, al more...0 points
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- midnightdreamer midnightdreamer Oct 25, 2009 @ 8:56 am
- You are an amazing artist!!! 5 ***** Stars and I am so joining your fan club! I work in pencils mostly and know an awesome talent when I see it, you are amazing and your portraits are absolutely stunning!!!
Peace Always,
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- ddixonart ddixonart Oct 13, 2009 @ 6:35 pm
- You do wonderful work!!!
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- gawieber gawieber Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
- Ann , I appreciate your talent and generosity. Best of the Best. You are certainly a great role model too.
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- NatureMaven NatureMaven Apr 28, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
- Hi Paint Dog,
Your animal portraits are beautiful! 5***** and I am going to lensroll you to My Puss Page. Have a purrfect day!
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- melmail44 melmail44 Mar 15, 2009 @ 1:28 am
- I enjoyed reading your lens and seeing your beautiful work. Wow...very nice.
Melinda
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