Author Archives: ilia
Apr 11
2013
The Keys To My Heart – Fancy Box Project
TweetI got very creative with an idea, a “Keys To My Heart” Gift Box. The theme is hearts and a few keys to one’s heart are included. The box is completely painted in ivory then decorated with ribbons, lace, crystals, … Continue reading
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May 06
2012
New Friends – Training and Feeding Time
TweetThis morning something very magical occurred in my front garden. A Mama desert wren was instructing her baby who was practicing flying and feeding in the Lysiloma and Paulo Verde trees that are happily in bloom. I thought at first … Continue reading
Posted in For The Birds
Tagged Arizona, arizona desert wren, baby bird, Bird, Lysiloma, Mother, Parent, Tree, Wren
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Mar 17
2012
The Warriors Pride
TweetI love Tonto National Park, Arizona. It’s filled with reminders of ancient civilizations that lived off the land, came up with brilliant solutions and were very spiritual. You can still feel that spiritual-ness when you visit the ruins. That’s what … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, created by ILIA, fine art, ILIA, Painting, Travel and Tourism, Warrior
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Jan 30
2012
Warrior – New Painting
TweetThe next painting in the Arizona Series is now completed! Here’s the image that I “found” the warrior in… If you look inside the cave on the wall right above the ruins you can see the warrior. And today I … Continue reading
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Jan 30
2012
Fairies Do Exist…
TweetFairies do exist and I have one in my front garden. Here’s her picture: Isn’t she pretty? I like her little crown and I think her dress is nice, too. I’m really glad that she decided to grace my garden!
Posted in Gardens, What Inspires Me To Create
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Jan 27
2012
Jan 16
2012
Warrior – Next Painting in the Series
TweetI’m presently working on the next painting in the Arizona Series – it’s an Indian Warrior. I “found” him in the ruins in this image: If you look at the cave wall directly over the ruins you will see two … Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, Arizona, arizona series, art, desert, fine art, Google, Mask, tonto national park
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Dec 26
2011
Timeless
Tweet Timeless is the name of my newest painting in the Arizona Series that I’m working on. When you look at this painting, you get the feeling of timelessness. It’s very fitting for the series of paintings as this painting … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, arizona series, art, created by ILIA, Ethnicity, fine art, ILIA, Indigenous, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Painting, United States, Visual Art
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Dec 25
2011
Next Painting in the Arizona Series
TweetHere’s the next painting in the Arizona Series that I’m working on. I don’t have a name for this Indian Brave yet – so if you have a suggestion, feel free to let me know.
Dec 13
2011
‘Tis the Season for Sparkling Trees
TweetWell, this is the season for sparkling trees and pretty light displays. Driving through the neighborhood and local area you can see the wondrous creations. It rained last night and was still raining this morning. I looked outside to see … Continue reading
Comments About My Art
TweetComments … I do think that you have a special quality to your paintings, I love them and know that you could do justice to anything you paint. L.C. Your paintings are magnificent!!!! Love the dragon! K.C. I loved your … Continue reading →