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Handmade Josephine Baker Tag Bookmark by jane diamond

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 MST

My latest handmade tag bookmark. This one features Ms. Josephine Baker! Josephine Baker grew up in the slums of St. Louis, but became a dancer and singer, moved to Paris were she became all the rage of the roaring 20's, including performing with the Ziegfeld Follies. She caused quite a stir strolling down the streets with her pet leopard "Chiquita", she also served with the french Red Cross in World War II, fought for civil rights, and adopted 12 children from all over the world, who she lovingly referred to as her "rainbow tribe". Josephine did so much in her lifetime, - a fabulous entertainer, and a tireless fighter for important causes and rights, and of course, Josephine was also known for her famous trademark skirt made out of bananas!

This bookmark, not including the tassle at the top (which I cropped out a lot at the top in this photo so you can see the actual design better and closer)is approx. 3x5 and 1/2 inches in size.

I made this for a friend who also admires Josephine Baker - and I hope she likes it when I give it to her! and I hope you all enjoy it as i share it here!

© Jane Diamond ~ Art Mew-Vo Designs

Robert Smith of The Cure by jane diamond

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 MST

Portrait painting of Robert Smith - lead singer and guitarist of The Cure, one of my favorite bands since I was in high school.

Mediums used were acrylic paint and a bit of ink.

© Jane Diamond

This painting placed #7 in the Top Ten on 10/16/06. Thanks so much for all the lovely and positive replies!

Kitty Klose-Up by jane diamond

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 MST

Close-Up of my sweet cat, Ms. Abbey.

I used a macro lens for this photograph

© Jane Diamond

This photo placed # 3 in the art/drawing/misc. category on 8-31-06. As always, thanks to everyone for your lovely supportive comments!

This photo placed at #18 in the Macro Photography contest. Again, thank you to everyone who ranked this photo and left such great comments and feedback for the contest.

Kittens Halloween Surprise! by jane diamond

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 MST

This delightful little black kitten got a big 'treat' when he popped out of this pumpkin, and to his surprise, found the pumpkin was looking and smiling right back at him!!! :)

This design I did for "Harmony House Cat Shelter" to help promote their annual Halloween Open House and Boo-tique, as well as their Halloween dinner night.

This design can be seen now at the Harmony House Events page at: http://hhforcats.org/
Just click on the "Events" page, and you can find this design there

I did this piece in colored pencil with a touch of ink. Hope you all enjoy it, and I want to wish everybody an early happy and safe Halloween, and also for your furry friends too! ;)

This piece ranked #8 in the Top Ten report of 8/12/06 in the art/drawing misc. category. Thanks everyone for your support!:)

Lament by jane diamond

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 MST

Another painting in my small series of Flapper and Art Deco style women. This one is called "Lament" because this woman is lamenting over a lost lover of hers, wondering if one day, he will come back.

This painting was done with mostly watercolor, also with acrylics, and a touch of ink. Hope you all like it!

© Jane Diamond

This image ranked # 8 on 8/3/06 in the art/drawing misc. category. It also ranked # 9 for most comments of that week. Thanks to everyone who has left supportive and wonderful feedback and ratings!

Chic' by jane diamond

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:00:00 MST

This piece is part of a small series I did of Art Deco and Flapper style women. If this image looks familiar, it's because I had it in my portfolio before awhile back ago. I took this painting down as I felt it needed a bit more work, and here is the result. No major changes, - just subtle ones, and some 'fine tuning'. I'm much happier with this version.

I named this piece 'Chic', as I felt it captured the flair of this elegant ebony jazz baby!

I did this piece with mixed mediums. Mostly using watercolor, as well as acrylics, ink, and digital framing. Hope you all like it!

This image placed #5 on 7/23/06 in the art/drawing misc. category. Thank you to all who commented and ranked this painting. :)

© Jane Diamond

Feline Antiquity by jane diamond

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 MST

This piece is a sketch i did in ink of a long haired tabby cat. i then digitally added some colored tints and framing using my paint program on my computer.

since vintage styles appeal to me, i tried to give this piece an antique look and feel to it. i hope you all enjoy it!

this piece would work well with any vintage style items, - such as tins, cards, magazine or book spots. esp. pertaining to antiques or similar subjects. please contact me via e-mail if interested. thank you!

© jane diamond

This piece placed # 8 on June 24th, and also on the 25th in the Digital Painting category.
Thanks so much to all who left such wonderful comments and/or rated this painting.

Self Portrait with Rose in Hair by jane diamond

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 MST

black and white photograph of myself. i added the color in using my paint program © jane diamond

Cat in the Cradle (number 2) by jane diamond

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:00:00 MST

my 'sweet sixteen' kitty Abbey, curled up cozy in her cat condo cradle. © Jane Diamond

Placed # 3 on March 16th 2006, in the Top Ten category for Art/Drawing Misc. Thanks so much for everyones support, comments, and ratings! :)

Cat in the Cradle (number 1) by jane diamond

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 MST

My cat Abbey, resting in her cat condo. The top part of the condo is a half moon cradle shape, which inspired the title of the piece. I love how the cradle, her position, and the lighting work so well together. and I always love her profile, she looks proud and regal. enjoy! © Jane Diamond

ranked #9 in the art/drawing misc. category on 1/5/06