Enlightened Auction

I have decided to go ahead and auction off my newly finished piece "Enlightened". There has been a lot of interest, and I would like to find a happy home for this very joyful-looking piece of artwork. I had a lot of fun doing my art auction last fall on the website, but I think running it from here on my blog might actually be easier.

I will take bids by e-mail (vanessa_prentice@yahoo.com), accepting the first bid at each highest increment.

Auction begins now and will end at midnight on Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Winner of the auction can pay by Paypal or check. If the piece needs to be mailed I will add a $10 shipping charge. But, if I can drop it off in Columbus for you or meet you to exchange there will be no charge.

Since this piece was started at the OEFFA conference - I am also going to donate 10% of the winning bid to OEFFA. I will send them a check immediately after payment from the winner is received.

Enlightened by Vanessa Prentice
9" x 27" salvaged wood cupboard door stained with homemade dyes made from turmeric, beet, purple cabbage and coffee. Woodburned and detailed with acrylic paint. Sealed with clear matte acrylic and ready to hang in your home or office.

Auction is now closed.
Winning bid: $50 by Susan West

Thanks so much to everyone who sent me comments, bids and encouragement :)

"Enlightened" salvaged cupboard door project

I've just completed the cupboard door that I began during my presentation at the OEFFA conference. I dyed the door with dyes which I made from turmeric, purple cabbage, beets, onion peels and coffee. I then woodburned freely around the dyed areas, interpreting the colors as a play of light and dark with a yellow cascade of floating lights flowing up the center. I added some painted highlights and texture then completed the piece by coating it with clear matte acrylic. I'm very happy with the finished piece, but can't pick a place to hang it in my home. I may try putting it on Etsy and see if anyone falls in love with it :)