New and elegant Fine Art Oil Painting available now by Tara Spicer

NIRVANA VISIONS by Tara Spicer

New and elegant Fine Art Oil Painting available now by Tara Spicer. A magical work incorporating a dash of circus fever, a mild obsession with tea cups as well as a strong under current of spiritual symbolism! And just what exactly is this particular Contemporary Australian artwork about?... The artist explains... "The idea for this new painting came to me as I was heading off to yoga one morning, taking just a little respite from from the ongoing joys and tribulations of day to day parenting. My thoughts were meandering around the fact that my little girl would just rather be with me, than without, and the troubles that she has had to endure so far on her  journey through this life and I was toying with the idea, that if I were the creator of this world, I would make it so that she would never have to fall, no matter how high she climbed, and that there would be plenty of time for tea and conversations and laughter and light... that she would realise that this life is just a show, that we are all on show, and that we can make this world as magical as we might desire! Of course there is merrit in having fallen and climbed back up, and most people feel totally alone at one point or another no matter how many friends might be in the room... and there seems to be not much time at all for tea and laughter and light, but all of this helps to create the beautiful well rounded person that we grow into..." 

Stacking It Up by Tara Spicer
Original Oil on Gallery Linen Fine Art Painting
150 x 100 x 3 cm.
POA

For queries regarding the purchase of this painting, please contact the artist,.

Fine Art Prints are also now available through Nirvana Visions, so if you have a favorite painting that you have seen previously and would still like a beautifully created 'Print to Canvas' copy of the work to adorn your walls or as a gift, you can purchase it now!
Check out the full range of prints now available!

  

Now is a great time to order in time for Christmas! Even some unique and arty cards for Christmas gifts... hmmmm!

Next on the easel is a commissioned work of a nude, standing in a bath tub... stay tuned for this one! Painted directly onto wood panel with oil paints, rich in burgundy  gold and black, it is sure to be a luxurious and decadent piece to grace the walls of its' new home when completed.

FIND ME: www.taraspicer.nirvanavisions.org

MAIL ME: tara@nirvanavisions.org

CALL ME: 0417231350

FOLLOW ME: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nirvana-Visions-by-Tara-Spicer/260338204727

Photo Book

Hello Art Lovers,
Firstly, please allow me to apologize for the abruptness of the earlier blog / mail, as in creating my beautiful new coffee table art book, I used a new company 'Shutterfly" who offer fabulous options for book-making, but not so fabulous options for editing your blog before they send it out!

For those of you who receive this Nirvana Visions blog via email, you may have received an even more boring announcement that did not even open the link!!

So let me start again and with much more gusto:

Introducing my newest baby... my much loved, colorful, creative, inspiring and carefully collaborated "Nirvana Visions 2012 Coffee Table book". This book is beautiful. This book is filled with original, select artworks from my latest collection of works as well as snippets of my own creative journey. This book will make a glamorous addition to your hand picked range of glossy picture books to browse through over a pot of freshly brewed tea on a Sunday morning.

If you fell in love with a painting of mine over the last 12 months and missed out on purchasing it... you will probably find it here!

This 30 page book can be purchased at just $39.99 and will be a treasured part of your collection for years to come.

If you would like a copy of this book signed by the artist, please contact me personally and I can make the necessary arrangements.

Just bellow you will find a preview of "Nirvana Visions 2012", if not, please follow the link directly below to take you to my blog where this preview can be viewed :-)

http://taraspicer.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/photo-book.html

Click here to view this photo book larger

Warm regards,
Tara Spicer

www.taraspicer.nirvanavisions.org

Beautiful gift cards to your door!

Hi all,

Welcome to the latest news here fresh off the easel at Nirvana Visions by Tara Spicer :-)

    

Your favorite painting might now be available as a gift card or a print from just $5.65, shipped directly to your door! Click on the link below to be taken directly to the beautiful works now available:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nirvana-Visions-by-Tara-Spicer/260338204727?sk=app_309028460694

Online workshop:
I am working very hard to deliver a fun and informative online workshop for those who are interested in learning some of my techniques and 'how to' strategies. there are the usual setbacks of kids with fevers, dirty laundry and floors to be scrubbed (oh why does the placenta not come out as as personal assistant per child?) But it will be all worth it and I know that everyone is really excited about the release of these videos, so please stay tuned it shouldn't be too long now...

So for now... for me it is back to a day of nursing sick kids with a dash of art here and there while they rest, I shall see what I can sneak in to the day.

I hope that you enjoy my new online store and spread the magic through your house and your friendships :-)

Warm Regards,
Tara Spier
PH:0417231350
www.taraspicer.nirvanavisions.org

Painting release and workshop announcement

Sing Me a Song of the Circus was finally finished today... available as the original Oil Painting on Gallery Cotton...

Sing Me a Song of the Circus
40 x 30 x 1inches
$1200

Please contact me if you would like to purchase this beautiful painting directly.

Also available as a Canvas Print starting at just $80.00! I know a few buyers out there who won't be able to refuse this offer :-)

NEW HOW TO VIDEO coming next. Please contact me if you would like to learn how to create a whimsical work similar to this one in acrylic, oil paint and charcoal... I will be releasing this how to video soon and will be offering "lovetiques" of the works that you create :-)

And I would like to offer a massive THANKYOU to Highly Strung for donating a Gallery Canvas to Nirvana Visions by Tara Spicer, for the work created for this years' Give Me 5 For Kids annual art auction.

These guys rock when it comes to art supplies :-)

Yours in Art,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions by Tara Spicer
tara@nirvanavisions.org

Flaming Elise

With a little bit here and a little bit there to go, I think she is pretty much ready and with just a few hours to spare too!
I humbly introduce my "Flaming Elise" and I am hoping that since a Lady Beetle landed on me while I was photographing her, that this might be a good sign that I have done well and she is ready.

Flaming Elise
1m x 1m
Acrylic, Charcoal and Oils on Gallery Linen
DONATION
-For live auction at next month's "Give Me 5 For Kids" Sunshine Coast
Please contact me if you would like to bid by phone on the night.

A huge thanks to Elise for 'sitting' (quite literally) for me so that I could do this painting.
Please also check out my new website and pass it on if you have a moment or are just curious...
Tara Spicer

Flaming Elise

Hello and welcome!

Inspired by Sir Frederick Leighton's 1895 painting "Flaming June" I am currently working on a piece to be donated to Give Me 5 for Kids 2012 to help raise funds for the Children's wing of Nambour Hospital. I donate to this cause every year and get very excited about the funds I can raise towards this cause!

So here is the original piece "Flaming June"

I am going to title my own interpretation of this painting as "Flaming Elise" as this is the name of the beautiful young lady featured in my own painting. So the following images are progression pics of the painting in the making:
Initial sketching phase:

Progressed sketching phase with a small introduction of paint:

Further painting in the figure and the cloth surrounding the figure:

I am a little anxious about showing my works unfinished, I hope that you enjoy watching the 'journey'.

More images will be posted and the auction date will be June 21st... The auction will be held on the Sunshine Coast and phone bids will be accepted. I will be posting updates as the piece progresses and as the auction date draws near.

In other news, I have a new website www.taraspicer.nirvanavisions.org so if you are curious, I welcome you to visit this new refined site for what it has to offer to you :-) Soon, through this website I will be offering a shopping cart to purchase original works as well as a catalogue of books that I have had a hand in Illustrating or co-creating...

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer

Charcoal Painting

Yay! Here is a pic of the finished Charcoal Based painting. I am really really happy with it and I am going to do a matching painting of a certain young man to go with this one. I am going to try a few different techniques on the next one and will post images of it in the making too here on my blog.

In other news, I have begun creating my piece for this years' "Give me 5 For Kids" and am very excited to post updates... I am hoping to raise lots of money through my painting again this year at the Annual Art Auction, so be sure to spread the pics around to people who might be interested in bidding on this painting as it is created and finally auctioned... more awareness = more money raised, so get those tongues wagging and be sure to spread these posts around :-)

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer

Finally, Better Off!

It's been hanging around on my easel so long being refined, and refined and tweaked and adored... that I can literally not believe that this painting is finally finished!

So without further ado:

Titled: Better Off
1000mm x 1000mm x 32mm
Acrylic on Gallery Cotton
$1800.00

Featuring many of my favourite themes, pretty tea cups, a woman in a white dress, vintage luggage, the Australian Desert, Royal Red circus curtains, these things make me so happy :-) I am not sure if her ship is coming in, and if so, if it was the ship that she was after, or if it is just dropping off the rest of her luggage! This beautiful piece will mean different things to different people and I look forward to hearing your comments.

She is on her way to Gallery Beneath at Mooloolaba where she will be available for investment.

Otherwise, it has been awfully good painting weather here, with the rain pelting down continuously, being outdoors seems a little un-enticing. the rain did clear momentarily this morning allowing me to do a little photography in preperation for my next piece which I am so incredibly excited about. I have been keeping my daughter awake at night describing to her what it is going to look like.

I have also been reading an incredibly fabulous book titled "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern, a completely magical story that will fill your head and heart with delight, magic and wonder! I am sure it will be a while before I find another book that I love like this one.

So I leave you as I dive into my just delivered box of new art supplies (yay).

Please contact me if you have any queries or if you would like to invest in the above painting "Better Off".
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions
www.nirvanavisions.org

Have you seen this latest post?

Oh my gosh! I just sent out the most amazing blog the other day and my blogging program had a little moment where it decided not to send to anyone! I really hope you don't miss out on my latest juicy news... as it is only day 6 of 2012 and I have already sold 4 paintings...

Don't miss out... check out what's on the easel now!
www.taraspicer.blogspot.com

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions.

2012

Bienvenue and welcome to all on this fabulous day :-)

Much has been in the works behind the scenes here at Nirvana Visions, during this Christmas and newyears break and I have a beautiful new work that has been on the easel for weeks, being brought to life...

Here are a couple of sneak peak close up sections of the same work in progress... hmmm, I wonder what the WHOLE painting looks like?

Well, you will just have to stay tuned.

My daughter has also been working on her own new painting of herself and her brother in the circus:

She is a chip off the old block our Zoe, I am so proud of her beautiful paintings and she is sure picking up some great technique fast!

Happy New Year!

We are now reclaiming order in our household after weeks of Christmas discord of toys, packaging and wrapping paper and getting back to a clean house and private art lessons which start back this week. Spaces are filling fast, so contact me now if you would like to introduce some private lessons into 2012. On your own , or with a friend, private art sessions are a great way to invest in your own creative inspiration and skill as well as a bit of 'me time', which we all need!

Our Christmas holiday Saturday classes start this Saturday and run from 9am to 11am. All are welcome at a fee of $20, all materials included (tea and nibbles as well). Please just send me a txt. or message if you would like to join Leigh and I and some keen students. Tara PH:0417231350.

Normal weekly art classes will resume on Tuesday 31st January.

Thankyou to all who have supported myself and my art in 2011 and I am deeply grateful.

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer
www.NirvanaVisions.org
tara@nirvanavisions.org

NEW!
Art workshop on Saturday 1st May titled "Soul Flowers".


At this workshop I will be guiding participants through a fun and expressive day where you will find and connect with the colors that make your soul sing and we will be creating works that are expressive of your own signature style. The workshop will be from 10am to 2 pm and for a fee of $80 will include guided tuition, paints and materials and some soul nurturing tea and snacks. You will need to bring your own canvas and some lunch with a dash of inspiration!

Please email me if you wish to book your place... tara@nirvanavisions.org

Chandelroses

Chandelroses...

Available through the new Artworkers Gallery / Office in Paddington, Brisbane over Easter.

If you love love love it, then you can buy it through me directly here at Nirvana Visions!

$640.
61 x 122.1 x 3.5cm
Acrylic on Gallery Linen.

And the winner is...

Hi there friends and fans,

Well here it is! Drawn at 3pm this afternoon (yes, there were a few stragglers that got in at the last minute as I was getting myself organised) and the winner of the Valentine's Day Draw for the beautiful and original painting titled "Love's Garden" is.....

AMANDA COURT !!!

Congratulations Amanda, you are the proud new owner of this incredible work that will be a certain talking piece within your home! Amanda will be receiving the painting along with it's complimenting poetry and Certificate of Authenticity tomorrow.


If you absolutely loved this piece and can simply not go on living without it in your home, you can purchase a canvas or framed print of the work here!

Painting a brighter future!
I also am excited to let you know that the two most recent painting sales have also resulted in a total of $180 being donated to Oxfam who are working hard to make life better for many across the globe...

Don't forget to check out my website for other works that might take your fancy...

Thanks again, I was very excited to be able to organize this event for you to enjoy.

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer.

Something new and FRESH!

Christmas Special!!!

Preview Pieces .... the first two pieces from my new series "Colors of Life" available through Jenart Gallery at very special prices!

As refreshing and beautiful as the first spring rains, come to you, my most recent paintings!

These pieces are timeless and a pure indulgence. Combining the richness of color and intrigue of texture these latest two works are a pure delight that will bring a splash of color to your home and a breath of fresh air to your soul.



Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow Now And Then
$300 $450

Don't let these one's get away! Contact myself or the Gallery today for further details and if you need these paintings in your home...

Jenart Gallery & Studio
PH: 07 54784844
Shop 1/104-106 Brisbane Rd.
Mooloolaba Qld. 4557.

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions
PH 0417231350

Something new!

Morning all,

I wanted to reveal something a little different to you today... something very Aussie and maube just a little bit spiritual! I don't normally exhibit photography (even though I absolutely love it!) but I recently captured this image and I definitely think that it is worthy of your attention.
Titled: Kangaroos in the Misty Morning Never Never

Framed and glassed here at $162, this image is sure to stir the sacred Aussie in us all.
Also available as a gift card and a print to canvas starting at just $4.20

Simply click on the image to order your own copy today!

Kind Wishes,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions.

FREE SHIPPING!!!

Welcome to some exciting news at Nirvana Visions...

Only until this Sunday, you can buy your favorite Nirvana Visions image in a gift card, mounted, canvas or framed print (or all 3!) and receive free shipping for your order through Red Bubble :-)

Simply enter ticktock in the "Gift Certificate or Promotional Code" box and click "Update Total" at checkout on RedBubble.

Shop now! and enjoy the rewards.

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer.

Newsletter Jan 09

Welcome to our first Nirvana News for the year!

Firstly I would like to congratulate our December WINNER

Michelle Sand

who won a copy of her favorite Nirvana Visions artwork as a glossy wall mount:

Michelle was very excited about her win. Thankyou to all who entered our Christmas competition.

JANUARY COMPETITION:

Start the year with a WIN!

To enter our January competition, all you need to do is sign up 3 of your best pals to receive our Newsletters and your name (and theirs) will go into the draw to win a Mounted Nirvana Visions Print of choice!!!

Just email me with the email addresses of your 3 chosen pals (please make sure that they approve of you sending me their emails first!) e.g.:
coolest friend coolestfriend@blah blah.com
best friend bestfriend@blah blah.com
goddess gal pal goddessgalpal@blah blah.com

Competition will be drawn 31st January


It's Official

Color and art make the world a happier place!!!
I came to this realization when, over Christmas, I splashed out a little and bought myself some pink clothes pegs, some rainbow dish gloves and a rainbow broom. In the days that followed this seemingly wasteful purchase... I glanced out into the back yard, and I got a little tingle of happiness and a little smile crept over my face as the pink pegs caught my eye. They look so bright and fun amidst all the drab washing. All of a sudden, I am excited about hanging the washing out and I will use ONLY the pink pegs :-) I take great delight in donning my rainbow dish gloves as I am scrubbing and scouring and I must admit that i feel a little more like a domestic Goddess than a cleaner now.

I have definitively decided that splashes of color make the world a happier place and in I am ready and inspired for another year of art to bring delight to the world (like I need another excuse to paint).


Product of the Month
A beautiful 'refillable' flip top lighter at just $24.98!


Cristina's House of Hope
Available in gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount... from $4.20

This artwork has been commissioned by and donated to “Cristina’s House of Hope”.

Cristina’s House of Hope (Incorporated), is being set up as a charitable organization, to be the First Port of Call for women and children in crisis of sexual abuse, through which other services in our community will be called upon for their expertise and support.

All profits from sales of this image will be donated directly to Cristina’s House of Hope to go towards creating a more complete and loving future for us all :-)

Both Cristina and I welcome your support in this great endeavor.


Summer Sale

- only available to newsletter subscribers through our Nirvana Visions Blog
3 fabulous paintings at very low prices! Please click on the blog link above to view the images. Available only for January!


Affirmation for the Month:

"I am beauty-full"


Latest Paintings
Golden Dawn
The world will be her stage and she will be always bathed in golden light...
SOLD
Available as gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount from $4.20!

Anyone?

Allow your self to be swept into this moment… hold your breath and simply wait for the next adventure, as we all did at this age… no doubt while saying “I’m bored”.

Original available at $1400.

Acrylic on Canvas
110×150 x 3.5cm

Available as gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount from $4.20

I hope that you have enjoyed this newsletter and I look forward to hearing back from each of you. Please follow the links or contact me directly to organize purchasing your own inspirations from Nirvana Visions.

More products can be found at the web site.

Love and Light,

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions

Nirvana News... coming soon

Coming soon!
New Paintings... New Competition... New blog...
Feast your eyes and warm your heart.

2009

Welcome to 2009!

I hope that you are all inspired for a beautiful year filled with color and spirit...

I will be launching my first newsletter of the year shortly and it will be an auspicious collection of new works, opportunities and inspiring affirmations to bring a little bit of fantastic into your day.

I am opening this year with a special work that has already sold...

Golden Dawn (featured above).

She is also available as a gift card, print, printed canvas and framed print through red bubble

I hope that you enjoy her company :-)

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions
www.nirvanavisions.org

Summer Sale!

Welcome to my Summer Sale!

I would like to clear out some old stock to make way for the new years works... so here is a great opportunity for you to snap up a deal of great inspiration!

Queen of the Magpies

Acrylic On Canvas
30 x 40 x 1.5 inches
JUST $250 !!!

Balancing Act

Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 40 x 1.5 inches
JUST $250 !!!



Dream Catcher

30 x 40 x 1.5 inches
JUST $250


(This photo does not do justice to this particular painting... it is a truly beautiful piece with dreamy qualities... to give you an idea, I have included a close up below)


These paintings are truly beautiful and will bring great love to your heart! Don't miss out... contact me now to BUY your favorite! This offer is only available through this blog now!