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In the SUMMER of 2011 the Bettie Page Private Collection is scheduled to be released.  I have been invited by the producers of this set to be one of the participating artists!  There will be 50-card sets coming out and each set will include an original sketch card.    I have agreed to be a part of this very exciting project and very much look forward to creating the artwork that will be included in this card set.

Please click the link or the Bettie Page Collection Logo above for more information about this set.   The Bettie Page Private Collection.

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Many of my ACEO’s can now be found as part of the Art Card Collection at TheTradingCardMuseum.com.  The Museum’s collection of ACEO’s and Original Art Cards is expanding and I’ll be submitting many more of my own as time goes.  To see my collection housed there, please click HERE

This piece is part of an ongoing series of works from my Marilyn Monroe Series. I’ve been working on this Particular piece for awhile now and it’s still under development, but I wanted to show it.  The title at the moment is “Marilyn Magic” but is subject to change as the piece progresses.

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Kanji is a Japanese system of writing based on borrowed or modified Chinese characters. I’ve always thought that Asian calligraphy was very beautiful and intriguing, and with my new series “Kanji” I’ll be exploring my own interpretations of these ancient characters and their meanings. Combining varying painting styles and mediums, my goal will be to convey not only the meanings of these intricate characters, but also the emotions that these symbols inspire.

I’m very happy to announce that I, along with TheTradingCardMuseum.com will be exhibiting at the Baltimore Non-Sports Card Convention in March!  I’m really looking forward to participating in this event and meeting so many of the great artists, and individuals that I’ve been interacting with online.

I also have the honor of having my Marilyn Monroe Spectrum Series being featured as one of the shows exclusive Promo Cards!

I’ll have many of my original works, as well as my edition ACEO’s available for viewing and/or purchasing.  If you see me there, please say hello!

For more information about this event, please visit TheTradingCardMuseum.com or click the Logo below.

I love Halloween, so I thought that it would be fun to do an Art Card and poem for the occasion. Both were also used for The Trading Card Museum’s Holiday Celebrations Promo Card P1. I’ve provided a link to The Trading Card Museum version below.

“Stingy Jack” When winds blow cold and the hour is late Stingy Jack comes through the gate His eyes aglow, their fire bright as goblins dance in sheer delight. Upon your step he’ll slowly sneak As fellow tricksters spy, he’ll speak His challenge issued, “Trick or Treat?” You’re warned to give him something sweet. Be ready on All Hallows Night All souls are free; expect a fright Vampires, ghouls, and fairy queen The night is here, it’s Halloween! ~Rhonda Havlock

Click here to view The Trading Card Museum Promo P1 - Stingy Jack

One of my newest works, EDEN; The Beginning.

I’ve been working on a new Marilyn in preparation for a painting that I’m considering. I’m not sure if this is the one that I’ll use or not, but I’m hoping it will turn out good just the same. It’s 8 x 10, on bristol, and the full piece will be available to view or purchase as soon as I’m finished. I still have a ways to go, but so far she’s coming along nicely.

My Gaia series ACEO’s are now available in my ART SHOP

My Gaia series was started in the spring/summer of 2005 while taking long walks with my dog Bella. The quiet meditation of our walks allowed me to tune into the surrounding beauty of the upstate New York countryside, and I decided to capture as much of it as I could before the season changed. These walks allowed me to connect to the earth, and consequently myself, in a way that I was unable to during the many years I spent in New York City.  Through my photography I tried to capture the quiet majesty of the landscape and internal peace that I felt as a result.  I was affected by this series in a special way and I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to continue it very soon.

Photography, “Pixie Playground” by Rhonda Havlock
Poetry by Rhonda Havlock

In thickest wood at darkest hour
ancient starlight does empower
Magic’s children to appear
as summer’s solstice draws them near.

In this garden of the moon
where sacred lotus flowers bloom
the well of hope is full and clear
a soul renewed is coming near.

When fireflies by fey are born
a holy oath by them is sworn.
Protect the children lest the fear
their journey now on Gaia’s sphere.

Morning’s close and time is quick
blood runs fast from thorny prick.
New heart beats strong and cries delight
soft night is gone, again there’s light.

With harm to none, baptized by fire
at this the most enchanted hour;
with grace as soft as morning dew
a dream unfolds…and time is new.