Sweet trio of Valentines themed city art: I Love SF, I left my heart in San Francisco and I found my heart in San Francisco!

Express your love for San Francisco, or declare it to your special someone: your sweetie is sure to love the sentiment.  Each artwork is one of a kind, hand illustrated and collaged.  Available at Merch for a great price of $40, frame included (as shown in first image).

Brooklyn, NYC, New York

London, England

Portland, Maine

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Participating in the 2012 International Sketchbook Project. Participants get a booklet, fill it up, mail it in and it travels for almost a year before being archived in the Brooklyn Art Library. I sketched different architecture in the cities hosting this years traveling show. Quick, clean modern collages that inspired my city collages available on my online shop.

This is a great idea/show and should try and catch it when they come to SF in June 2-23rd.

Here is some inspiration by the lovely British (now in LA) artist Cate Parr.

“Meditation 2″

“Rosa”

Not cities, but inspiration comes from anywhere! I actually find fashion magazines and flowers (perhaps certain people, sometimes) to be my most influential subjects. Having some trouble with my formatting here, so this post doesn’t quite look as I’d planned- all in one column.  Without more delay, to the left are some of my Tour Eiffel watercolors.

Eiffel Tower I (Violet) | 9 x 12″ | Watercolor on Arches Paper

Eiffel Tower II | 9 x 12″ | Watercolor on Arches paper

Eiffel Tower V (Peach) | 9 x 12| Watercolor and Collaged Heart

The originals are available on Etsy. Could make a great gift for Valentines!

xoxo,
O.

Rice Paper_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

Rice Paper_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

NYC Skyline_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

NYC Skyline Detail_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

New SF Mint_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

New SF Mint Detail_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

Art: NYC Skyline, New SF Mint, Haight towards Divisadero St

9″ x 12″ Acrylic, Marker, Paper, Resin on Wood Panel: $80, available at Merch*

*Showing latest originals at Merch through April 4, 2012!

Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco

SF: Haight towards Divisadero Street_oana barac-matei_www.cityseriesart.com

Ps-Thanks Jeff!

Alamo Square: Colorful Painted Ladies, December 2011

9″ x 12″ Acrylic, Marker, Paper, Resin on Wood Panel: $90, available 01.10.12 at Merch*

*Showing latest originals at Merch through April 4, 2012!

Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco

Fun Fact: I always thought the Painted Ladies refered to the infamous victorians across from Alamo Square- the ones of Full House Fame (which after watching the opening credits, not sure it looks like any of those homes, but none the less!) . However, it’s a general term:  “Painted ladies” is a term used for Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details”…(wiki for more info)

Red and Blue GG Bridge, November 2011

8″ x 10″ Acrylic, Marker, Resin on Wood Panel: $70, available at Merch SF*

*Showing latest originals at Merch December 2011-April 4, 2012!

Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco See more of my work here.

San Francisco Commission

18″ x 18″ Acrylic, Marker, Resin on Wood Panel

First image shows initial sketch, second photos shows the piece drying after it has been resined.

Merch SF: Haight towards Pierce Street, San Francisco 2011

9″ x 12″ Acrylic, Marker, Paper, Resin on Wood Panel: $80, available at Merch SF*

*Showing latest originals at Merch December 2011-April 4, 2012!  Opening reception Friday December 9th, 6-10pm as part of the Lower Haight neighborhood art walk.  Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco  See more of my work here.

Drumm towards California Street, San Francisco 2011

9″ x 12″ Acrylic, Marker, Paper, Resin on Wood Panel: $100, available at Merch SF*

*Showing latest originals at Merch December 2011-April 4, 2012!  Opening reception Friday December 9th, 6-10pm as part of the Lower Haight neighborhood art walk.  Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco  See more of my work here.

Colorful California towards Grant Street, San Francisco 2011

9″ x 12″ Acrylic, Marker, Resin on Wood Panel: $100, available at Merch SF*

*Showing latest originals at Merch December 2011-April 4, 2012!  Opening reception Friday December 9th, 6-10pm as part of the Lower Haight neighborhood art walk.  Merch: 629A Haight Street, San Francisco  See more of my work here.