Month: September 2014

Cats and Art and other schtuff. Yeah, there are a few other things in the world…

Black Cat in the City Painting and Assemblage by Artist BZTAT
“Black Cat in the City” Painting/Assemblage by BZTAT

The image to the right is a painting/assemblage that I created recently. It was a bit of an experimental piece. I found the 3-dimensional cat at a store that sells cheap mass produced items and it inspired me to build a painting around it. Although it was inexpensive, it was solid wood, so I felt it was a good item for assemblage art.

I changed the color, texture and design of the cat to ensure that I was not stealing a licensed idea, and then I turned it into a creation of my own.

I put it on a piece of board that I had hanging around and painted a city skyline behind it. Cats in the city is a theme that I enjoy, and I hope you do too. As an avid Trap-Neuter-Return advocate and volunteer, I have a high regard for cats who make the city streets their home.

I recently posted the painting in my Art for Sale Gallery. I brought the price down on it from what I would typically sell a piece this size, as it is very heavy, and will require higher shipping costs. Please let me know if you have an interest in it.

I also posted the image in my recent Buzz from BZTAT! newsletter along with some other interesting news and tidbits. I would love it if you signed up for my newsletter, as that is the best way for me to share what’s new with people who enjoy my art. Regardless of whether or not you have an interest in purchasing anything, my newsletters put a little color in your inbox now and then, and who doesn’t need a little bit of that?

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Life is an Adventure!

BZTAT

 

Pink Guitar – Live each day like it is your first.

Pink Guitar art by BZTAT
“Pink Guitar” art by BZTAT

People say don’t live in the past, live each day like its your last, but you should try it in reverse, live each day like its your first.

Chorus: I believe this is precious time, I believe you are one of a kind.

You run along with no fear in your heart, you play your song on your pink guitar, and all the joy thats in your eyes, reminds us of whats good in life.

So lets take a lesson on happiness from those who live their days in the simplest ways.

~ Lyrics from Pink Guitar by The Sim Redmond Band

Sim Redmond Band – “Pink Guitar” from Cascade Video/Don Bazley on Vimeo.

Prints of the artwork above are available. Please contact BZTAT if you would like to purchase one.

Life is an Adventure!

BZTAT

Art Improv Auctions are Live!

ALL AUCTIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Stegosaurus painting by BZTAT
“Stegosaurus” painting by BZTAT

The auctions for the artworks created in yesterday’s Art Improv are now live! What a fun time it was creating these pictures based on requests from friends and fans of my work!

Many of these artworks would make great gifts for children or adults, and since we have those gift giving holidays on the horizon, now is a good time to get a head start on your shopping!

Each artwork has its own bidding page. Please do not leave bids in the comments of this post. Click on the images of the artwork below for which you’d like to bid. Simply leave your bid in the comments on the artwork’s bidding page, and keep checking back to see if others have made bids after you. There is a “Buy Now” option for each piece. You can buy the piece now for the stated “Buy Now” price as long as no bids have been made before you. Simply write BUY NOW in the comments and the piece is yours for the “Buy Now” price + shipping.

Bidding will conclude on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10 pm ET.

Winning bidders will need to allow 4 weeks for shipping.

Thanks for your support of the auction. Happy bidding!

Click on images below to get info on each artwork and to make bids.

 

Art Improv Auction 1

Greyhound painting by BZTAT
Greyhound painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 2

Stegosaurus painting by BZTAT
“Stegosaurus” painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 3

Hedgehog painting by BZTAT
“Hedgehog” painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 4

Tabby Cat portrait painting by BZTAT
“Tabby Cat” painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 5

Frog Painting by BZTAT
“Frog” Painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 6

Starfish painting by BZTAT
Starfish painting by BZTAT

Art Improv Auction 7

Sheltie Dog PortraitPainting by BZTAT
Sheltie Painting by BZTAT

 

NOTE: I am closing the comments on this post in order to prevent bidding here. Please click on the images above to post your bids or other comments. Thanks!

 

Life is an Adventure!

BZTAT