Etsy Finds Friday - April Rafko

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the wonderful

Wildlife, Fantasy and Pet Portraits

created by:

 April Rafko

*~*Autumn Lane Artistry*~*

I am so inspired by April's amazing work, it is absolutely awesome! It is my pleasure to feature her artwork here today, for you to see and enjoy!!

This is what April says about her Artwork:

I am a mother to 1 little boy. I am passionate about art. I love to draw, paint, sew, and just overall craft. I think my love of art came from my childhood. As a young girl, I loved watching Disney cartoons. I drew them life-size in my parents' driveway. In addition to Disney characters, I loved to draw animals. I think with my art, the biggest thrill I get is having someone treasure my artwork as much as I do."

"In 2008, I began creating custom portraits for family Christmas presents. From there I created own business in beginning of 2009. I love nature and find myself compelled to show it’s beauty in every portrait I create. I have enjoyed painting and drawing all my life. Wildlife portraits are created from how I feel and the emotion that I find in a reference photo. My speciality is wildlife portraits but I also create custom pet portraits, people/family portraits, and fantasy portrait (either making up my own fairies or creating a custom fairy)."

  

Spiritual Gaze

Pastel Wildlife Art

Dancing for the Maiden

An Original Pastel African Wildlife Art

 Memorize

ACEO Pastel Wildlife Artwork

ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions & Originals"

April's ACEO Cards are mini works of art approximately the size of a baseball or a playing card. They are an inexpensive way to purchase limited edition art or originals. You can collect them and trade them its really fun!  Put them in tiny frames and hang from a tree they are adorable!

 

Playful Waves

Horse Glass Art Tile Necklace Pendant

This pendant is made from print of April's original artwork piece "Playful Waves". Carry your art with you! A beautiful accessory to add to any outfit. New art pendants are being added regularly to her Etsy Shop.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ There is so much more of April's artwork to see in her Etsy Shop, and it was difficult to pick out just a few to feature here!  Be sure to check out all of April's fantastic artwork at: Autumn Lane Artistry!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   ~Trina