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The marvel of a New Life

Mar 1

Posted by Nkolika in ACEO, Etsy, Oil paintings | 4 Comments

Abstract ACEO painting by Nkolika Anyabolu (MD)

Pink Abstract

2.5″ x 3.5″

copyright Nkolika Anyabolu (MD)

SOLD

It has been a very hectic week and carrying my increasing weight around has been a challenge that I look forward to everyday. Never knew there would be a time I would feel so comfortable being fat. So comfortable to the point that I would actually joyfully flaunt it. It sure is a thing of great joy watching the way one’s body changes so much in order to accommodate a growing life. For me it is the most wonderful part of God’s creation. A feet that no man has been able to emulate and one that every living being should appreciate.

As artists we struggle to create little things which are often never complicated but our Father in heaven has shown us time and time again that He alone is the master creator. The painting above is an oil painting; one of the very many created under the influence of strong hormones. It was painted entirely with a palette knife and I can comfortably say that every knife stroke was made in unison with every kick in my womb.

I was featured again in another ETSY treasury. Do make out time to visit and click away.  Very many thanks to Elizabeth Graf who is also a wonderful artist.

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Etsy Treasury Lists

Feb 14

Posted by Nkolika in ACEO, Etsy | 5 Comments

Acrylic ACEO village scene painting by Nkolika Anyabolu (MD)

Udu m

2.5″ x 3.5″

copyright Nkolika Anyabolu (MD)

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Today’s a really wonderful day in a lot of ways. First it is Valentine’s day: the day to show love. And secondly, I woke up this morning to discover 2 of my paintings are  featured in 2 Etsy treasury lists. Being new to Etsy, there’s so much that I do not know and “Treasuries” are some of them. But I’ve heard a lot about them and I know that a lot of people struggle to get one and better still many are happy when their item is featured in a treasury.

I came across this article that explained to a good extent what treasuries are all about and how one can go about getting it. At the end of the day it turned out that it actually does merit all the hype that has been placed on it. According to the article,

“A Treasury is a member-curated gallery of short-lived lists of 12 hand-picked items each (plus four alternates). It functions as a high-demand (and pretty!) promotional tool that many devoted Etsians fight to get. Members can feature their favorite items, items selected on a theme, or just however they like. The Treasury is not intended for self-promotion, but instead to acknowledge and share the many cool things for sale on Etsy.”

“The Etsy Home Page rotates  many times daily and is selected from a Treasury List or curated by Admin. The Admins choose their favorite lists to feature on the front page”

It sure does feel good knowing that someone liked my work enough to put it in a treasury. And the best part of the treasury is that it is visible to the public.

Please do make out time to visit the treasuries and click on my paintings to view them. Comments about the treasury are also allowed (and would be appreciated!!). They are here

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