Avenue of the Arts

Do you remember the song "We will Walk Down the Avenue? Well, I invite you to walk down my Avenue of Decorative Art where you will find some of my paintings for sale. You will find a more complete listing when you go to Original Art or the particular catagory you are looking for such as publications, videos, etc. I will coninue adding things all along to this stroll. Hope you will come back and visit to see what is new.

Welcome,
Mary Jo Leisure

Kansas Sunflowers Matted - OA
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: The season was the inspiration. Kansas highways and byways are filled with sunflowers in September. I picked them, I took the home and I painted them. The colors are like sunshine and full of life. My September passion. They are matted and ready to frame and enjoy.I wrote about them in my Diary of a Painter, "Petal by Petal" Over all 15x17 Quantity

Time To Dream

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Description: I've had this surface for awhile but when I started painting it I could not put it down. I love to add my touch to old pieces. The surface itself was so intriguing. This is the original coloring when I bought it. That is WHY I bought it. I can only imagine the ceiling where it came from. I left the rough pealed surface under the painting and it shows through, because I loved the texture it added. The edges of the tin is also ragged and occassionally has sharp areas. It can rest on an easel or hang on the wall. It is light weight. 24" square overall. Painting area is 12" square. Painted in oils

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Heart Inspired - Pattern Packet
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: This piece was inspired by a needlework heart given o me by a dear friend. It is filled with flowers, fruit, leaves and ribbon gathered together with soft colors and moving design. Attach a ribbon or chain to hang in a grouping. Includes, Pattern, instructions, and several photos. Heart is 7" wide and 8 3/4 " long. Quantity

Sweet Dreams-Pattern Packet
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Sweet Dreams is a design of Dogwood, Blackberries, Ribbon and Leaves. It was designed around a 3 piece frame. You can use the design any way you would like however. The piece is 15" long and 8 1/2 " tall. Includes Pattern, Instructions, and Photos. If you are interested in the wood please email me. Quantity

Hand in Hand Pattern Packet
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Hand in Hand - Apples and Roses....2 of my favorite things. This design can be broken up to makes several different pictures. Colors are warm and inviting. Be creative and enjoy your painting. Included is the pattern, instructions and several photos. Quantity

Glass Ornaments on Parade 2009-1

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Description: Ornments on Parade 2009 continues the LARGE GLASS painted ornaments that could be displayed all year long. A glass holder is included. This ornament is painted with Apples and Daisies. Use your creativity in displaying these piece. They could set in a bookcase or cabinet. Keep them out of reach because remember they are glass and fragil.I AM SORR THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-19-09

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Glass Ornaments on Parade 2009-2
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass Ornaments on parade,2009 continues. This glass ball is painted with a single large rose These ornaments can be displayed all year. It is resting in a glass piece which is included.I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-20-09 Quantity

Glass Ornament on Parade - 2009-3
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass Ornaments on Parade 2009....continues. This piece is a pen and ink of a soft pink poinsettia. It comes with a glass holder. Remember the glass is transparent so you want to display you piece where the light is fused. The ornament can be displayed all year in any room in the house. Quantity

Glass Ornaments on Parade 2009 - 4
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass Ornaments on parade -2009....continues. This ornament has roses and berries.All of the ornaments could be displayed all year. A glass holder comes with this piece. I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD , 12-19-09 Quantity

Glass Ornament on parade- 2009-5
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass ornament on parade 2009 continues. This ornament is painted with roses and holly. These glass ornaments can be on display all year long. It comes with a glass holder. I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-19-09 Quantity

Glass Ornaments on Parade -2009-6
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass Ornaments on Parade 2009, continues. This ornament is painted with Pears and yellow roses. These pieces can be displayed all year long. A glass stand is included. I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-19-09 Quantity

Glass Ornaments on Parade-2009-7
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Glass Ornaments on Parade-2009 This ornament is pen and inked with Pears and Roses. It was painted in 2007. The oraments can be displayed all year long. A glass holder is included. Quantity

Glass Ornaments On Parade - 2009-8
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Ornaments on Parade 2009 continues. This ornament is pen and inked with apples and daisies in 2007. Quantity

Single Rose with Bittersweet
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: This is a large single rose painted with bittersweet and matted ready to frame. A dramatic piece showing off. The painting is 38" long x 12" with a 3" matt. I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD. 12-19-09 Quantity

Roses on a Decorative Packground
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Black background with a domed painting area. A hook is on the bottom. Hange jewelry, keys etc. Nice in a grouping or a skinny area size 13"x6 1/2". I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-19-09 Quantity

Apple Spoon-OA
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: APPLE SPOON ONLY...White enamel...See creative ways to display these in Living Art. Fun conversation catchers. This spoon is 15 inches long.I AM SORRY BUT THIS SPOON IS NO LONGER AV AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD. 12-20-09 Quantity

Plum Spoon-OA
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: PLUM SPOON ONLY. This spoon is white and dark blue black enamel. These spoons are old pieces. It makes you wonder how they were used and where have they been all these years. This spoon is 11 1/2 inches long. Go to Living Art and see how I have used them. Definitely a conversation piece. I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD. 12-20-09 Quantity

Pear Spoon-OA
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: PEAR SPOON ONLY This spoon is Black enamel. approx. 11 inches long. It holds a painted yellow pear. Can use alone or good grouped together. See them used creatively in Living Art. I AM SORRY THIS SPOON IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-20-09 Quantity

Framed Plums and Daisies
Click on Image to Enlarge	Description: Plums and Daisies are painted on canvas and then framed. This is an old piece painted in 1999. Overall size 16 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches.I AM SORRY THIS PIECE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT JUST SOLD 12-20-09 Quantity