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Miniature Art in collectible ACEO's

Collect them, trade them, create them - Enjoy! Colleen K Carrigan © 2006 - 2007

Alaskan Wolf

Winter 2010

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Welcome, my name is Colleen K Carrigan and as a naturalist/artist, I have devoted many years to animal behavior studies and nature observations. Paintings that I produce include: realistic representations of flora, fauna, seascapes, landscapes and fantasy renderings. My subjects range across nature. I create works in watercolor and archival inks as well as acrylic and occasionally graphite. I thoroughly enjoy producing miniature art cards - ACEO's. All the original art work for this site is 2.5" x 3.5'' unless otherwise noted.

ACEO's (Art Cards - Editions and Originals) are miniature treasures and are trade card size 2.5'' x 3.5''. They are an affordable way to own original art - collect them, trade them and create them! Find ACEO's on eBay.

For many years, my work as a biologist involved the husbandry of tropical sharks in a marine research center. Blending my science education and artistic talent has been a magical experience for me. My Gallery name: coral2cove was derived from one of my favorite locations on the Coral Sea to a quaint little cove (Pirate's Cove) in a small bay of Puget Sound across from where our royal kitty resides.

My Queensland Studio - I have enjoyed many hours (four journeys since 1996) in the lush tropical region of Nothern Queensland, Australia. I love creating art from the variety of flora and fauna represented in this unique area of the world. With the Great Barrier Reef just offshore and the beautiful mangroves and rainforests to explore, it truly is paradise.

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In 2008, I spent time in Queensland, Australia and must say that it was a magical experience from the moment I arrived at my destination until I departed. The weather was rather unpredictable and it rained a fair bit allowing me to spend a number of quality hours painting. Not that this kept me from exploring the rainforest or enjoying a 'shower' in the swamp and spying a wild crocodile sunning herself on a large soft mound (nest). Many mornings I was awaken by the 'screams' of the sulphur-crested cockatoos that fly in flocks throughout Queensland.

"Crocodile Smile"

Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Impressions from the Studio:

While visiting Northern Queensland, I was able to complete a series of miniatures and frogs are one of my favorite subjects to paint. The largest tree frog in the world lives in Queensland; the white-lipped tree frog can reach 12 centimeters (about 5 inches) in length. This painting represents another large species, the green tree frog with a smaller relative enjoying a ride. The foliage gives an appearance of wings.

Here is a fun webcam that I visit often. It's near my Queensland Studio. Take a tour of Cairns. Note: the time difference is 18 hours ahead of Pacific Time - so if the screens are black it's probably night time; but you can scroll through to see the lights of the city.

Cairns Webcam

Green Tree Frogs

Cairns, Australia

What a beautiful day.

Jewel of the air - such a joy to see

Cruising in close

Royal kitty

Tropical flora and fauna

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