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A BITE . . . NEW BEGINNINGS

A BITE *
14" x 18" pastel
*detail of painting

And I'm off!

Finally got a break in my hectic schedule, so going
 off in another tangent with art for a completely
 different series. 

Isn't it refreshing? 

Sure you other artists out there can relate. I've made some 
 changes - basically stopped creating petite daily pastels - 
and focusing on larger art, as well as pieces for my two 
upcoming shows (which entails my itty-bitty creatures, that
seems to flip everyone out, but hey . .  everyone has their vices.)

So back to my new stuff. I'm primarily focusing on figurative 
work, with a different handling of the background. For years I 
vowed that I do not +  would not blend, however the basis of 
this background is blended. Well whip me, but I did find it 
quite challenging. So I've journeyed to farmers markets, 
with the people being my target, rather than the produce. 

 Okey . . . now where will this lead me? 

Stay tuned.
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  1. mary maxamMay 14, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Excellent! If this is an indicator, it will lead to grand things!

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  2. Kelley Carey MacDonaldMay 14, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    This is so beautiful Susan! And... is she eating a DONUT????? Go in the direction your desire takes you - you will not be disappointed!

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  3. Susan RodenMay 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Thank you so much Mary! Very kind of you.

    And Kelley you are TOO funny - of course she's eating a donut. There is no other better food group than sweet, sugary donuts.

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  4. martinealisonMay 14, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Un très joli pastel... Une grande sérénité dans cette oeuvre... Laissez-vous porter...
    gros bisous

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  5. UnknownMay 15, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Susan, I LOVE this one! Your unique, creative style is still evident in this painting, but there is a new additional element of deep pensive emotion (that was my own reaction, somebody else might see it differently). Is the palette a lot different from what you've used before? I find all of your work stunning, every time I see it.

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  6. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMay 15, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Wonderful work, Susan. It's always a good thing to shake things up, go in a different direction. That's what keeps life exciting!

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  7. Caio FernMay 15, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Susan, this is really refreshing and your skills are great.

    Thank you for your comment erlier today, I am sorry for your friend.
    I can't post comment on my own blog. go to understand blogger.

    see you.

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