THE NIGHT DROPPED - 6" x 6" pastel by Susan E. Roden

THE NIGHT DROPPED

6" x 6" pastel

10" square archival white mat, no glass nor frame

$175 + $10 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive

 

Rush, rush, rush . . .  as the day unfolded. 

Much to do . . .  and much to see.

Stop . . . take a breath and look. 

A world of colors. 

HEAVY WERE THE ORANGE CLOUDS - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

HEAVY WERE THE ORANGE CLOUDS

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame

$150 + $10 insured priority shipping + tax inclusive

Thick . . . 

were the layers of clouds that hung in the sky.

Suspended . . . 

as an orange mass of vibrant tones.

And sizzled . . . 

as a roaring fire.

RED TURBAN - pastel sketch by Susan Roden

RED TURBAN

pastel sketch on paper

Monday is quite the evening to draw!

The evening is of two, typically nude models 

holding poses of various lengths. This past week 

the model was clothed with a festive red turban 

and brightly print dress. 

Not only a wonderful time in honing my drawing

skills, but also inspirational to view others

mediums and skills. 

A JUMBLED MESS - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

A JUMBLED MESS*

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat

*no glass nor frame

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping + tax inclusive

Everything was off-kiltered . . . 

emotions were raw . . . 

and feelings were dark.

Tumbling, rolling, up and down.

Everything was all turned around.

Tomorrow . . . come quick. 

RAIN OF CLOUDS - 10" x 10" pastel by Susan Roden

RAIN OF CLOUDS

10" x 10" pastel

Glass + Black Frame

$495 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive

 

The clouds cascaded downward . . . 

in a cacophony of blasting colors.

Each unique in itself . . . 

yet harmonious with each other. 

Here for a moment . . . 

gone in a second.

Akin to life that passes with the years.

Cherish the times.

Happy Mothers Day to one and all,

here and gone.

SWIRLS + TWIRLS - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan E. Roden

SWIRLS + TWIRLS

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame

$150 + $10 insured priority shipping + tax inclusive

The white clouds raced through the blue sky,

as the sun shone, illuminating with bright colors.

Sprits soared . . . 

a day of promise . . . 

and a day of hope!

DELUGE - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

DELUGE

 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame

$150 + 10 insured shipping - tax inclusive

Rain falling . . .  two days in a row.

While darkness ruled the sky with a chill to the air.

A bit of blue peeked through the sky, as hope
for a sunny day to come.

SURREAL SUNSET - 6" x 6" pastel by Susan Roden

SURREAL SUNSET 2

6"' x 6" pastel

Museum glass + gold  / black frame
SOLD

Some evenings are just like this!

Reposting this as a favor for a special couple, Will and Sue.

DRIPPING - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

DRIPPING

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat, museum glass + black frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping + tax inclusive

And so the story goes . . . 

Away and serving one's Country, while the two small ones

bundled beneath the covers. 

Moans . . . 

and groans . .  . from the other room. 

Audible through their covered ears. 

Missing their Father . . .  while the sky screamed red.

Please be day!

So the story goes. . . 

TURMOIL- 10" x 10" pastel by Susan Roden

TURMOIL*

*detail of painting

10" x 10" pastel

And so the story goes . . . an affair .

A lover in his home while he served his Country, 

the young man spoke with anger and sadness in his voice.

And two small children in the home.

What is to become of them? 

LINES OF DECEPTION - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel by Susan Roden

LINES OF DECEPTION

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel*

8" square archival white mat

*no glass nor frame

$95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive

"Infidelity!" the stranger sobbed, over the hidden illicit affair

 of his wife, the mother of their children.

 "Confront?" he questioned with rage in his voice.

A heavy sadness was his shroud, that cloaked

his torn heart. 

LAYERS OF THE NIGHT - 4" x 6" pastel by Susan Roden

LAYERS OF THE NIGHT*

4" h x 6" w pastel
Private Collector

With every twenty-four hours passing

brings a new evening. 

Habitually yet unique in each it's own. 

Find your color and revel in it.

* Another one of the pastels that will be exhibited 

during Mission Art Walk.

WISPY - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

WISPY

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white mat, museum glass + black frame

$150 + $5 insured shipping + tax inclusive

Wispy is an oldie but a favorite!

So favorite that it is included in the exhibit at Coalesce Gallery.

If you have an opportunity to hang at San Diego's Mission Art Walk 

in little Italy, I will be there on Sunday the 28th. 

And if you say "Susie" with your purchase I will give you a 30% discount 

on my pastels! Now is that a deal or what?

So come by to 2360 India St . . . I'll be waiting.

TURQUOISE + ORANGE DAY - 10" x 10" pastel by Susan Roden

TURQUOISE + ORANGE DAY

10" X 10" pastel

16" square archival white mat*

*no glass nor frame

$475 + $10 insured shipping + tax inclusive

Passing of sadness . . . 

brings color, sunny days and happy thoughts.

Good wishes to one and all! 

LIGHTS AT SUNSET - 12 x 16 pastel by Susan E. Roden

LIGHTS AT SUNSET

12" x 16" pastel

My art, as a guest artist has been hanging at Coalesce Gallery 

in Little Italy. Well this weekend is Mission Art Walk

in Little Italy! So as a fitting ending to the exhibit, I will

be in the gallery on Sunday, the 28th from 11 am to 6 pm. 

And Lights at Sunset is one of the pastels on exhibit.

In the upcoming week look for Art Walk specials!

AND THE SKY RAGED - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel by Susan Roden

AND THE SKY RAGED

 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel*

 8" square archival white mat

*no glass nor frame

$95 + $5 insured shipping + tax inclusive

Emotions rolled and tempers flared . . .

as a range of colors lit the sky.

And unique as each hue . . . 

were the individuals. 

The world needs tolerance coupled with respect for all.

THE DOWN LO - 24" x 18" pastel + gold leaf by Susan Roden

THE DOWN LO

24" x 18" pastel + gold leaf

Been working away on this series for an upcoming show 

in August and September. Really getting immersed

into body movement!

And I'm going to Albuquerque in November to give a 

demonstration as well to the Pastel Society of New Mexico

Noah is a speed racer - go!

DETAIL OF SKETCH - pastel by Susan Roden

PASTEL SKETCH (detail)

Monday evening was truly sad for for all Americans. 

Our hearts go out to Boston, the racers and their families.

So Monday evening I took a reprieve by drawing.

Soothed my soul by escaping.

SPRECKELS - 20" x 16" pastel by Susan Roden

SPRECKELS

20" h x 16" w pastel

This is a side wing to the Spreckels Organ Pavillion

located at San Diego's Balboa Park. The ornate trim work

 is so fascinating!

The organ wasdonated by John D. Spreckels 

to the City in 1914. Every Sunday free organ concerts 

are held here from Mid-June through August. 

Sweet sounds!

To read more on the Park and Spreckels,

please click here.

LUSH GARDENS- 24" x 18" pastel by Susan Roden

LUSH GARDENS*

24"h x 18"w pastel

glass + 31"h x 25"w gold leaf frame

*Courtesy of Tirage Gallery

Sunny days are meant to escape 

the hustle of every-day living. 

Spend a bit of time wandering along the lush paths

at Los Angeles Arboretum.

To see more of Tirage Gallery please click here.