First Abstract Floral of 2010 just completed!

"ABSTRACT FLORAL #1"

SERIES 2010 - #1

11X14 ACRYLIC on Streched Canvas. Sides painted black.

Not framed. (see below for more details)

VIVID COLOR AND DESIGN. THIS SERIES IS IN COLLECTIONS WORLD WIDE.

I am now only doing several of these Abstract Florals per year. The previous paintings in this series have all sold out, so if interested, save me as a favorite seller and you will be the first to know when they are listed.

BRAND NEW - FIRST AND ONLY PAINTING COMPLETED IN 2010.

This painting was started about the middle of January. I wanted to work with one of my favorite color combinations (purples & oranges) yet not have it look like any others. After much trial & error I had the desired result.

The recent paintings in this series are taking on a new, less cluttered look. The earlier paintings were busy and loaded with many colors. From about the end of 2007 they started to become a bit less frantic, yet keep the vivid color & movement.

As I simplfy the designs they seem to become more interesting. I will probably continue in this new direction.

Davini's abstract work has an existential quality that challenges and lures the viewer into searching for relationships that may elucidate or deny the unexplainable. The bold use of color, a Davini staple, suggests a simplicity and immediacy that evokes trust and a sense of knowing the artist. Within the apparent forthrightness of his work, particularly his lavish flower paintings, there lies a sophistication and mystery that retains viewer interest over time. Paradise and pain, interconnectedness and stark isolation flow from his palette. An artist whose work lovingly embraces both the obvious and the unknowable. Mary Montgomery

11 x 14 inch streched canvas.

SIDES PAINTED BLACK - NOT FRAMED.

I have a nice frame for this, and it is free for the asking, but I have found my collectors prefer to do the framing to match their decor.

Abstract Floral painting sets record amount!

Well, a record for me that is.

$2,100.00

For years my friends have been telling me to ask more, but I was hesitant. Who am I that people would want to pay that kind of money?

I'm not saying people are going to all of the sudden go "wow, that is danny davini, the dude that paints those wild abstract florals and insane art gems", I'm just saying that with that sale I somehow feel I belong, and with that newfound validation I have the confidence to aim much higher than before.

A new benchmark has been set in my mind as to what I should be asking, and yet, if I never even sell another one for that amount that will be fine. I'll just keep it:>

Thanks to those of you that have been a source of encouragement, been there when I have wanted to quit, & who shared in my success. All I can say is I hope to do it again real soon...

Update on new art listings...part one

Well, it's been tons of work & I'm about half way there. I don't see much of an improvement in hits to my website, or sales on eBay, yet. My auction pages do load fast & look very clean, so that's good.

But I'm not convinced it will make a big difference yet. Maybe after search engines index a few times they will pick up more images. A Google or Yahoo search of images, using the keywords - modern original abstract art- is starting to look pretty good. Especially on Yahoo, where my Flicker images dominate. But, I want images from my website & from my auction listings to show up more.

So, time will tell. It's kind of hard to judge right now because sales seem down everywhere. You would think that my stuff would sell rather steady with the average cost under 30 bucks each. But such is the nature of selling original art. It's not a product most people actively search out.

I have a bunch of new stuff listed. I'll post pics in my next blog.

Changes to my listings on ebay. M..u..s..t ...a.d..a..p...t

I have revised all of my images and listings and am slowly filling up my store. It has been, and continues to be a ton of work re-naming & optimizing my pics, loading them on daviniart.com, and then creating brand new auctions with a new, simpler template.

If anyone had trouble with slow loading pages that should be resolved. I dumped Auctiva so the scrolling gallery is gone, and the images have been optimized for fastest loading.
I also realized that while I was searching for something to purchase I would skip the sellers who didn't offer free shipping. Well then, what was I thinking charging for shipping? So, now shipping is free again & will stay that way.

As some of you know this is not my main source of income. I enjoy it (possibly addicted to it?) and love creating stuff. I'm not here to make a ton of money [although that would be nice] so I am not really going to pad the price to cover listing costs. I'm eating approx 7 to 15 bucks on each shipment. If I feel the painting deserves it, I will try to cover those costs in the sales price, but for the most part I'll keep the prices low & still ship for free.

Thanks, Danny

So, check out the new listings & art now at

http://stores.ebay.com/Modern-Original-Abstract-art-Gems

2 new videos featuring my 2009 art gems

I have finally gotten around to making videos of this years series of art gems. I am ahead of schedual because I am already up to number 60 & 10 or more drying. With the goal of 100 a year, I either need to slow down or adjust my goal.:>






More videos coming soon! Thanks

"Fusion Fix" 16x20 inch original abstract painting. WILD!!

I will ocasionally do larger pieces using the same materials and techniques as my art gems. I really like this one.

Listed on ebay. I featured this one. OUCH!

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New art & a quick lesson on listings in blogs.

I have some new paintings listed on ebay. Funny, I have always put a link to the auction but realized last night that might not be such a good idea.

Why?...

Well, in looking over my older posts, and clicking on the links, it shows the item went unsold. Not sure what others see, could be nothing (I should probably try it while not logged in to ebay to see. No, too busy).

Anyway, Why send a possible dead link, or links to unsold items (worse in my opinion), out in the world wide web forever? I know that it sometimes takes SEVERAL trys to sell a painting. I'm not going to remember to re-blog when I re-list, I'll be on to new things. So, if all my links go to un-sold paintings, what kind of message does that send?

So what I am now going to do is just link to my store. If I close my store I'll just add a link to my items. Simple enough. Then no matter how old the post is the link will take people somewhere.



NEW STUFF.

modern original abstract painting DAVINI Art Gems
















http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Modern-Original-Abstract-art-Gems

Some of my favorite new paintings.

I don't like everything I create. Some I just like & figure someone else will love it. Happens all the time.

Then there are the ones I think turned out amazing. You wouldn't believe how many I still have un-sold. haha. I guess just because I think it's great doesn't mean it will sell. As a matter of fact I tend to ask more for them. That could be a reason why they havn't sold yet:>

But, I am more than willing to wait for the right buyer. I had one I almost listed for 25 bucks. Even though I thought it was one of my best ever it just would not sell. So I figure I'll lower the price and be done with it.

Well, I changed my mind and stuck it in my store for 85 bucks. Not a bad price for a 4x12 inch painting. The VERY SAME day I got an offer of 70 dollars for it. I accepted it. I'm glad I waited because the right buyer for the piece came along.

Enough blabbing. These are a few of my new favorites.

new original abstract paintings listed on ebay

Well, I begin another year of selling art on-line. So far ebay has brought me the most customers. I guess my website will have to wait until I have more time. I need to learn all about placement and optimization or hire someone to do it. I don't get enough hits there to try and sell my art from it.

So, it's ebay again, in spite of all of the horrible changes for sellers.

I have a bunch of new paintings. Find them here at my ebay store

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Modern-Original-Abstract-art-Gems

modern original abstract painting DAVINI Art Gem #0929

Striving for Raw & Organic natural designs, my "Art Gem" series has given me some of my most satisfying results. Each one is unique, with patterns that reflect beautiful natural flowing elements. The best way to describe my paintings is to compare them to gemstones. I get much of my inspiration from jasper, moss agate and boulder (matrix) opals. You will see rivers of color suspended in a transparent flow.The technique I use to make these result in paintings that are everything from eclectic, wild & full of movement to calm surreal dreams. Some have described them as topo maps from a distant colorful planet, and like the outer reaches of another galaxy.This series employs new styles of pour techniques. I have developed a few tricks & I custom mix my paints, inks, pigments & varnishes, pouring layer upon layer, to create one of a kind works with color & blends unlike anything else.From smooth & flowing to bold & organic these abstracts look great alone or grouped with others.
See all of my available paintings here
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modern original abstract painting DAVINI Art Gem #0931

Striving for Raw & Organic natural designs, my "Art Gem" series has given me some of my most satisfying results. Each one is unique, with patterns that reflect beautiful natural flowing elements.
The best way to describe my paintings is to compare them to gemstones. I get much of my inspiration from jasper, moss agate and boulder (matrix) opals. You will see rivers of color suspended in a transparent flow.The technique I use to make these result in paintings that are everything from eclectic, wild & full of movement to calm surreal dreams. Some have described them as topo maps from a distant colorful planet, and like the outer reaches of another galaxy.This series employs new styles of pour techniques. I have developed a few tricks & I custom mix my paints, inks, pigments & varnishes, pouring layer upon layer, to create one of a kind works with color & blends unlike anything else.From smooth & flowing to bold & organic these abstracts look great alone or grouped with others.

See all of my available paintings here

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Modern-Original-Abstract-art-Gems_Art-Gems_W0QQ_fsubZ17593949QQ_sidZ145335982QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

original abstract modern paintings Davini Art Gems

Striving for Raw & Organic natural designs, my "Art Gem" series has given me some of my most satisfying results. Each one is unique, with patterns that reflect beautiful natural flowing elements.
The best way to describe my paintings is to compare them to gemstones. I get much of my inspiration from jasper, moss agate and boulder (matrix) opals. You will see rivers of color suspended in a transparent flow.The technique I use to make these result in paintings that are everything from eclectic, wild & full of movement to calm surreal dreams. Some have described them as topo maps from a distant colorful planet, and like the outer reaches of another galaxy.This series employs a new style of pour techniques. I have developed a few tricks & I custom mix my paints, pigments & varnishes, pouring layer upon layer, to create one of a kind works with color & blends unlike anything else.

See them for sale on my website, www.daviniart.com or http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Modern-Original-Abstract-art-Gems

modern original abstract painting DAVINI Art Gem #0925

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#0925
4x12 inch mixed media painting on stretched canvas

Striving for Raw & Organic natural designs, my "Art Gem" series has given me some of my most satisfying results. Each one is unique, with patterns that reflect beautiful natural flowing elements.
The best way to describe my paintings is to compare them to gemstones. I get much of my inspiration from jasper, moss agate and boulder (matrix) opals. You will see rivers of color suspended in a transparent flow.The technique I use to make these result in paintings that are everything from eclectic, wild & full of movement to calm surreal dreams. Some have described them as topo maps from a distant colorful planet, and like the outer reaches of another galaxy.This series employs new styles of pour techniques. I have developed a few tricks & I custom mix my paints, inks, pigments & varnishes, pouring layer upon layer, to create one of a kind works with color & blends unlike anything else.From smooth & flowing to bold & organic these abstracts look great alone or grouped with others.

modern original abstract painting DAVINI Art Gem #0902

#0902

4x12 inch mixed media painting on stretched canvas This painting turned out with the rare and hard to acheive "webbing" in the paint. One in about every 20 do this, and some not as appealing!

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