A Painting a Day by Joy Argento

A couple of Pears

2013-01-17T16:38:00.001-05:00

I love pears. When I go to the grocery store and look at the produce section, I am not looking for the pear that I think would be the best tasting. I'm lookin for the pear with the most personality. I think they are like little characters.

Pear #1

8x10 Oil Painting on hardboard

$200.00 plus $15.00 shipping

Pear #2

8x10 Oil Painting on hardboard

$200.00 plus $15.00 shipping

2013-01-16T17:52:00.002-05:00

GUMMY WORM BAIT 8x8 Oil Painting on hardboard. This has a wooden edge around the back so it can be hung without framing.

$160.00 plus $15.00 shipping.

New Painting

2013-01-11T22:23:00.001-05:00

I haven't painted in a while but thought it was time to get back to it. This is a 12x12 oil painting on 1/2" thick hardboard that is specially created for painting. It has a slot in the back for easy hanging so it can be hung with or without a frame.

$295 plus $15.00 shipping and insurance.

Big Announcement!

2012-02-22T15:52:00.001-05:00

Ride the Rainbow Books, the company I created to publish my own books, is expanding into a full publishing company, specializing in lesbian fiction. I am so excited team up with two fantastic woman for this venture.

Georgia Beers is a much loved, award winning author with more than 13 published books and short stories under her belt. I have been a big fan of Georgia's work since her first book in 2001.

Nina Alvarez is an editor, writer, teacher, and consultant. She has an MA in English from the University of Albany and has worked with writers from around the world.

Our web site will be up and ready for submissions on February 29th.

We invite you to buckle up and take a wild ride on the rainbow with us.

New book...new contest!

2011-06-23T11:15:00.000-04:00

I am happy to announce the release of my new book EMILY'S ART AND SOUL for the kindle and nook. You can also pre-order the paperback at a discounted price.

Emily's life "to do" list never included her mentally challenged sister moving in with her. Then again, getting a divorce or moving to a different town for a new teaching job wasn't on her list either. But a lot of things change when your mother dies. Sometimes unexpected changes can bring new self revelations and unexpected turns. Emily's best friend, Andi stands patiently by as Emily discovers her new found sexuality and sets out to explore the world of loving women. But will Emily see what's right in front of her before it's too late?

Kindle Version - Click here
Nook Version - Click here
Autographed Paperback Pre-order - Click here

CONTEST!!!!

Buy any version of my new book before June 30th at midnight and let me know at artbyjoy@aol.com . You will be entered in a random drawing for one of my original paintings. (Scroll down to see my work.) Want to increase your chances? Order before midnight tomorrow - June 24th - and I will enter your name in the contest 3 times instead of just once. If you purchase both books, Emily's Art and Soul and Carrie and Hope before midnight tomorrow, your name will be entered 5 times!!!

At the end of the contest I will choose two names and give away an original oil painting to each of the two winners.

(If you have already purchased Emily's Art and Soul and want to be entered, let me know.)

New book cover...

2011-06-04T20:41:00.001-04:00

Here is the new book cover for my soon to be released lesbian romance "Emily's Art and Soul". What do you think?

The winner of my painting is...

2011-04-17T10:28:00.000-04:00

I am happy to announce that the winner of the original oil painting for purchasing my new book "Carrie and Hope" is fellow author Marianne Garver. If you aren't familiar with Marianne's work, she wrote one of my favorite books, October's Promise. You can check it out on her site www.mariannegarver.com .

An update on my book...it is now available for the Nook (Click here to check it out) and I am awaiting the proof for the paperback, so that should be available soon.

I have one glowing review on Amazon so far. If you purchased the book, I would really appreciate it if you could review it for me.

If you haven't purchased it and would like a free kindle copy and would be willing to review it when you finish reading it, just send me an email at ridetherainbowb@aol.com I will randomly pick three names to receive the free copies.
Thanks!!

Joy

P.S. If you would like to read my book and would like the pg version of this lesbian romance, let me know. I have a limited amount of paperback copies.

Buy my book...win a painting!!!

2011-04-11T11:17:00.000-04:00

I just listed my new book Carrie and Hope for sale on Amazon for the Kindle. It is a lesbian romance. Here is the deal...anyone who orders my book between now and tomorrow night at midnight (Tuesday 4-11-11) has the chance to win one of my original oil paintings. I will offer the winner a choice of 5 paintings to choose from.

Email me at RideTheRainbowB@aol.com once you purchase the book and you will be entered into the free raffle for the painting. Please be sure to review the book on Amazon when you finish reading it.

Want a second chance at winning? Subscribe to my blog and I will put your name in twice, so you double your chances of winning.

You don't need a Kindle to read my book. You can read it on your computer, smart phone or convert it to read on your own ereader. Let me know if you need details on how to do this.

Click here to order from Amazon.

Artist Carrie Martin was in need of a model for a series of figure paintings. When she happened to meet Hope at a grief support group, she thought she would be perfect for the job. When Hope began to inspire other feelings beyond the art, Carrie decided to keep it a secret. She didn't know Hope had a secret or two of her own. Can these two women set aside their fears, let the truth out, and find what they need in each other's arms.

The paperback version is still in production and I will let everyone know when it is available.

Spilled Jelly Beans Oil Painting

2011-01-24T13:07:00.001-05:00

6x12 Oil painting on hardboard.

Paintings for $100.00

2010-11-30T21:36:00.001-05:00

5 more paintings.

2010-11-25T21:17:00.002-05:00

Suckers in the Sun
SOLD

Even more $100 paintings.

2010-11-24T21:15:00.001-05:00

Martini
SOLD

More Paintings for sale.

2010-11-23T22:21:00.002-05:00

$100 Paintings for Sale

2010-11-22T20:02:00.003-05:00

I have a lot of my $100 paintings for sale. Great Christmas presents!! Scroll down to see them. I will list 5 paintings a day until they are all listed. Remember that these are one of a kind so once it's sold it's gone. Don't wait if you want it. Let me know if you have any questions... artbyjoy@aol.com .

Trix
$100 plus $10.00 Shipping

5x5 Framed Oil Painting

Big Music
$100.00 plus $12.00 shipping
5x7 Framed Oil Painting

BREAD AND JAM FOR FRANCES Oil Painting

2010-11-02T20:46:00.000-04:00

This oil painting is based on a favorite kid's book, Bread and Jam for Frances. It measures 12x12 and is on a special board that is 3/8" thick with a special hole in the back to make it easy to hang without a frame if you want to.
Click here to bid on this.

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE Oil Painting

2010-10-31T14:26:00.000-04:00

Here is another of my children's book series. This is based on the book "If You Give a Pig a Pancake". It measures 12x12 and is on a special hardboard that is 3/8" thick and has a special hole in the back so it can be easily hung with or without a frame.
Click here to bid on this.

Dragonfly Drawing

2010-10-30T19:58:00.000-04:00

8x10 drawing on acid free drawing paper.
Click here to bid on this.

One Fish Two Fish Oil Painting

2010-10-29T23:04:00.000-04:00

On of my favorite books as a kid. This is an oil painting. It is 11x14 on hardboard.
Click here to bid on this.

Video of my art

2010-09-13T20:05:00.000-04:00

I made a video of some of my recent art. Let me know what you think.

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

I think it's finished.

2010-09-03T18:04:00.000-04:00

I think this is finished, but I will probably give it a few days and then make the final decision on whether it is done or still needs tweaking. Let me know what your thoughts are on this.

Progress report day 4

2010-09-02T21:54:00.000-04:00

I worked today mostly on the skin tones. I put in the eye lashes, eye brows and lips. I need to tone down the lips and put in more detail. I did a little on the hair, but that needs alot more work.

Progress report day 3

2010-08-31T21:23:00.000-04:00

Here is the latest update. I still need to work more on the face and hand, but it is starting to show some character.

In progress day 2

2010-08-30T21:09:00.000-04:00

I got a little more done on this painting. It is starting to take shape.

In progress

2010-08-30T10:14:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone is going great as summer starts to wind down. Sorry about not posting recently. It has been a busy summer for me. I will try to do much better.
Here is my current painting in progress. It is an oil painting, 16x20 on primed hard board. I will let you try to figure out what it is as it progresses.

Help!!!

2010-08-01T22:29:00.002-04:00

Anyone want to help me pay for my passport and a copy of my birth certificate? These things aren't as cheap as they used to be. I am willing to sell almost any of my original paintings for 25% off for the next few days...or you can get any of my art as a signed art print for only $15.00 for 5x7 or 6x6, $20.00 for 8x8 or 8x10, $25.00 for 12x12 or 11x14. Plus low shipping. www.joysview.com or www.artbyjoy.com to choose your art. I will also be doing custom work for 30% off. Start thinking Christmas!!! email me for details...PLEASE...and THANK YOU...their called the magic words.