"Penny" - Dog Portrait

Here's my latest painting!!!! 

 "PENNY" -The Pit Bull  Dog Portrait

 I know what you're thinking...this is NOT beach related, however, painting is what I do and this is for some very special friends of mine. Alot of us beach-lovers are dog-lovers, too!  I also, take orders to paint dog portraits, so please, e-mail me mailto:joanecarver@yahoo.com  or notify me on Facebook if you want more info!!!...but this one will be a Christmas gift.  Their Pit Bull's name is Penny.  She is very gentle and mild, but obssessed with her tennis ball.  It is rare to ever see her without it in her mouth...and when it is, it is because she has rolled it to your feet to throw for her to catch!! I hope they love it, as much as I do!

For more paintings, including other dog portraits, go to:   http://www.joancarver.com/

Beach Shoes to wear Shelling

I design Keds shoes for my Zazzle store, using my original oil paintings. These wonderfully comfortable canvas slip-ons are great for a walk on the beach, and because of their rubber sole are safe to wear on a boat, a deck...or wear them anytime ..to show everyone your love of the ocean! 
The painting titled Hydra-Zen (Hydra "water" - Zen "calming" ) was placed onto this shoe.  It is my favorite because of the painted water & reflections, and also because of the browns, blues and aqua sea glass colors.
    Order a pair for yourself or a gift today at:   http://zazzle.com/joancarver

 Hydra-Zen ("Calming Water") KEDS Beach Shoes

 

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Beach Designs

If you are a Beach Lover, you will want to pick up a few of these gifts for yourself or someone special.
Just click on an item to see details and price. 

"A Brush With the Sea" notecard from Zazzle.com

"A Brush With the Sea" notecard from Zazzle.com

You can now order note cards or a larger size, greeting card, with my artwork on them. "A Brush With the Sea" is an original oil painting that I created. Order one card or a few of these to send your special messages to your family or friends. You can bundle and tie up with raffia or a colorful ribbon, maybe include a pretty pen, these cards would make a nice small gift, hostess gift or a thank you gift.
Notecard $2.95   or  Larger greeting card $3.55    Order today at www.zazzle.com/joancarver

Canvas Clutch Bags - Bags you would find at all the beach & island resort boutiques

These are only a couple of the Canvas Clutch Bags I have available!  The bags are durable and sturdy, yet unique and attractive.  Each of the bags is an original piece of art, hand-painted and signed by the artist.
Bright, colorful, and stylish...and they will stay that way because of a special coating to keep them clean and protected. These adorable bags hold all your necessary items.  Convenient, because you can use it as a purse for a lunch date, then later, toss into a larger tote, or beach bag!
*I'll post more styles, I promise!....but you can always notify me for a custom color or design at no extra charge.
Great gifts for the "difficult-to-buy-for", bridesmaid gifts, graduation, ...even a congratualtions gift!

The Clutch bags are available in Large (13" x7.5" closed) -$75  and Small (10.5" x 5" closed) -$55.

Making Waves..... Beach Designs!

I am an artist that paints on canvas....oil paintings, mostly. Selling my art in various art galleries has always been a dream come true for me, however, the past few years my creativity took an additional path. I hand-paint designs onto canvas handbags... Clutch bags, totes, resort-style beachbags, and I even expanded into painting pillows, silk scarves and woman's clothing!

I guess you could say that most of my paintings have something to do with the beach..
The ocean. The water and it's waves and reflections, inspire me to paint. Coastal birds, children playing at the beach, sunsets, seashells, and it's sealife all find their way into my paintings.

Seaside vacation spots and cruises to the islands stir the excitement within me! My creations and accessories are unique items you would find at the island destination's boutiques and fine art galleries.

Each of my designs is an original work of art! Enjoy looking at these one-of-a-kind creations, and hopefully, you will find that special piece you can't live without!