Art for All - Paintings by Cassandra Tondro

Painting 3

noreply@blogger.com (Cassandra) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Today's painting is a miniature, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, with a miniature easel for display included in the price. It was painted in 2010. It's signed and dated on the back, and ready to hang, with or without a frame. The sides are painted teal.

Available for sale on Etsy, along with more of my paintings.

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Painting 2

noreply@blogger.com (Cassandra) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000

This painting is one of my newest pieces -- 8 x 10 inches, and painted in 2010. It's signed and dated on the back, and ready to hang, with or without a frame. The sides are painted olive green.

Available for sale on Etsy, along with more of my work.

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Painting 1

noreply@blogger.com (Cassandra) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:05:00 +0000

Here it is! My first small painting for sale on Etsy. This one is 4 x 4 inches, and was done in 2009. It's signed and dated on the back, and ready to hang, with or without a frame. The sides are painted red.

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Frequently Asked Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Cassandra) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000

What is acrylic latex paint?
It's latex house paint. The paint comes in a number of different finishes, and I use them all -- flat, semi-matte, eggshell, semi-gloss. I mostly use interior paints, but I occasionally get an exterior paint. The different finishes add interest to the surface of the painting.

Why do you use acrylic latex paint?
It's a very thick paint, and I like the way it moves on the canvas. It's also very opaque, giving a more graphic look. There are two ways that I acquire the paint -- from the Oops! shelves at Home Depot and from the local Household Hazardous Waste Facility. I work with paint that would otherwise go to waste. You can read more about this in my "Haz Mat" and "Oops!" artist statements on my website.

Do you ever do larger paintings?
Yes. You can see my larger paintings on my website. I'm also happy to do commissioned work.

Is this a print?
No. These are original acrylic latex paintings on stretched cotton canvas.

Does the painting need to be framed?
It's up to you. The sides are painted, so the painting doesn't require a frame.

Is the painting signed?
Yes. It's signed en verso -- on the back.

Are the paintings for sale?
Yes. Each painting is for sale on Etsy, and there is a link in the post to my Etsy store.

My five-year-old could do that.
Not technically a question, but thank you. I strive for spontaneity and a childlike innocence in my work.