SUSAN'S ...PLAYING AGAIN!

TUZIGOOT - 7 x 15 pastel

2012-02-01T19:25:00.000-08:00

TUZIGOOT

7"h x 15"w pastel

12"h x 20"w, museum glass + silver frame

I've just returned from visiting dear friends,

which was an impetus to reflect on the past.

Not only of my fortunes of such wonderful friends,

families and opportunities, but also of the many

historical discoveries through my meanderings.

Tuzigoot National Monument is one such place and

is located 90 miles north of Phoenix, near Clarkdale.

The ancient pueblo comprises of 110 rooms

and dates back to 1000AD.

By 1400 all life vanished.

Learn more of Tuzigoot by clicking here.

As National Monuments, please treasure your friendships.

TWISTED PLEASURE - 10 x 8 pastel

2012-01-30T07:30:00.000-08:00

TWISTED PLEASURE

10"h x 8"w pastel, glass + gold frame

$395 + $20 insured priority shipping

What's a gal to do after getting slammed

with a heart, jelly donut?

Well sit back . . .

relax . . .

and sip some wine.

But of course after first wiping the jelly off my face.

Enjoy your day!

WHAM! 2 JELLIES - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-29T19:11:00.000-08:00

WHAM! 2 JELLIES

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Scored!

Ooey . . . gooey . . . jellies!

Got me some jellies from Dunkin' Donuts,

so take that Kelley MacDonald and splat!

Okey . . . not quite the same as the Contessa's,

but a good swing to the East Coast.

After all, this is my first try with the infamous DD.

What you going to do now Kelley?

WELL LOOK HERE KELLEY!

2012-01-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

Guess where I finally got to go?

You guessed it - Dunkin" Donuts!

And now I have some ammo for the Donut War.

Watch out Kelley - I'm shooting!

ONE BUSH - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-26T19:48:00.000-08:00

ONE BUSH

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Standing tall atop a ridge,

the blue skies and white clouds framed

the solitary bush.

Tenderly the slight breeze stirred the branches,

thus creating soft, whispery sounds.

A song of nature.

FIRE + PASSION - 6 x 6 pastel

2012-01-25T16:39:00.000-08:00

FIRE + PASSION

6" x 6" pastel

10" x 10" white matt, glass + black frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

Sizzle . . .

heat . . .

passionate . . .

was the evening.

COOKIE OF LOVE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-22T21:05:00.000-08:00

A COOKIE FOR THE DONUT WAR

COOKIE OF LOVE*

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

* Courtesy of Patrician Design

It may be Donut War Day, but . . .

Valentines Day is popping up quickly!

So I'm wiping the chocolate frosting off my mouth

and nibbling on some sweet, heart-shaped sugar cookies.

So duck! . . . to avoid Kelley's toss.

I'm sure it's some delectable treat

flying through the air.

(I peeked . . . it's pink!)

Click here and let's see what tricks she's up to.

LIGHTS AT SUNSET - 12 x 16 pastel

2012-01-21T08:22:00.000-08:00

LIGHTS AT SUNSET

12"h x 16"w pastel

18"h x 22"w white matt, glass + black frame

$725 + $25 insured priority shipping

The palette was phenomenal . . .

a cavalcade of reds, blues, yellows, and oranges . . .

painted the evening sky.

Quite a celestial picture!

EVENING BLAZE - 6 x 6 pastel

2012-01-18T19:19:00.000-08:00

EVENING BLAZE

6" x 6" pastel, glass + 12" square gold frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

Heavy and ominous

were the mass of clouds as darkness fell.

Yet aglow and bright the sky flamed

from the quick descent of the sun.

Passion was the night.

COLORFUL COVER - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-17T20:02:00.000-08:00

COLORFUL COVER

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

The mass of color covered the sky,

shielding the fiery sun as it descended.

Shapes upon shapes . . .

colors ribboned and intertwined . . .

lights and darks converging.

A spectacle to behold.

bunny hop - 8 x 8 acrylic

2012-01-16T18:56:00.000-08:00

bunny hop

8" square acrylic on cradled wood panel

$225 + $10 insured priority shipping

Here's a bit of fluff - a bunny!

Cuddly . . .

and oh so sweet.

- RIP Sweetie Pie -

GRAND + GLAZED - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-15T21:25:00.000-08:00

DONUT WAR!

GRAND + GLAZED

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Bonsai . . . C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E!

It's Donut War time and I'm ducking from the pile

of ammo coming from my foe.

Can you believe that?

Not one but . . . oh no!

A whole pile of jellies plopping

onto my head from Kelley.

Good going Kelley.

A BLUE ARC - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-11T16:20:00.000-08:00

A BLUE ARC

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Floating . . .

swirling . . .

caressing . . .

the clouds so touched my heart!

SPOTS - 8 x8 acrylic

2012-01-10T17:33:00.000-08:00

SPOTS

8" square acrylic on cradled wooden panel

$225 + $10 insured priority shipping

Mix it up!

That's what I say . . .

and here you all thought I just dabbled in pastels.

Spots joins my little series of graphic acrylics I started a bit ago.

Two I posted previously are Bird and Kitty.

Click on their names to view.

Fun, fun, fun!

CLOAKED - 8 x 6 mixed media

2012-01-09T19:06:00.000-08:00

CLOAKED

8"h x 6"w pencil, gold leaf, fabric + acrylic

mounted onto stretched canvas

$200 + $15 insured priority shipping

The young girl was cloaked . . .

and peered from underneath the fringed lashes.

Wary . . .

from the unknown.

Hidden . . .

from the world.

Just a subtle security.

BOSTON CREME . . . THE BOMB! 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

DONUT / CUPCAKE WAR DAY

BOSTON CREME . . . THE BOMB!

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

8' square archival white matt, glass + gold scrolled frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Tomorrow is Monday and you know what that means?

Donut / Cupcake War with Kelley!

The last 2 weeks we both have been a bit scattered

. . . you know us . . .

what do you expect ?

We're in synch now, so off I'm shot-putting this

incredible treat to the Contessa.

Mmmmm . . . whipped and creamy Boston Creme!

And what did Kelley create? Click here.

A YUCCA SUNSET + REDSTONE

2012-01-07T08:37:00.000-08:00

ART TRAVELING TO PATRICIAN DESIGN

A YUCCA SUNSET (left)*

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastels

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

REDSTONE (right)*

6" x 6" pastel

12" square glass + gold frame

* Courtesy of Patrician Design

The two above petite pastels are part of the collection

that flew the friendly skies and now are in the hands

of Patrician Design, my Albuquerque gallery

pictured below.

If you live in New Mexico or go for a visit, this

is a must-stop destination, for it's such a fun place!

The store has quite an eclectic collection of art

and housewares coupled with a friendly staff.

More purchases, information and photos may be viewed by clicking here.

MIST ABOVE 2 RIDGES - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-05T19:15:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

MIST ABOVE 2 RIDGES

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

8" square white archival matt*

*no glass nor frame

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

As I peered down a chasm

while standing atop a ridge so tall . . .

misty clouds suddenly rolled

and dropped from the blue sky.

Blinded . . .

yet embraced by the mist.

Such a magical moment!

MORNING AFTER - 14 x 8 pastel

2012-01-04T08:04:00.000-08:00

MORNING AFTER

14"h x 8"w pastel

22"h x 12"w glass + scrolled gold frame

$525 + $25 insured priority shipping

POLE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-02T18:23:00.000-08:00

POLE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Lonely . . .

standing alone . . .

and anticipating a change.

CIRCLES + A ROSE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2012-01-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

DONUT WAR MONDAY!

CIRCLES + A ROSE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Creamy . . .

sticky . . .

sweet . . .

goodness topped with a sweet rose!

Va-Boom Kelley MacDonald!

What did she toss? Click here to see.

3 + FOLDS - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-12-31T09:10:00.000-08:00

3 + FOLDS

6" x 6" pastel, glass + gold leaf frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

BLUE + ORANGE SKY - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-29T16:34:00.000-08:00

BLUE + ORANGE SKY

4 1/2" x 41/2" pastel

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Crisscross the colorful clouds dashed,

interlacing oranges with blues.

Electric were the threads

that glowed through the night.

An evening show to enjoy!

SLIVER OF ORANGE - 4 1/2 x 41/2 pastel

2011-12-28T19:49:00.000-08:00

SLIVER OF ORANGE

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

8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Dark the evening rolled

with clouds billowing in all sizes.

Tumbling and large,

an ink mass rose above slender wisps.

The air would be ominous

if not for the slice of orange

at the horizon.

Color.

EVENING . . . OF MEMORIES - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-27T19:07:00.000-08:00

EVENING . . . OF MEMORIES

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

The evening drew near

as remnants of the clouds turned dusky.

Lingering wisps flit through the sky,

akin to memories of spirits in my past . . .

such a caressing touch to my heart!

MY CUP IS FILLED - 7 x 8 pastel

2011-12-26T17:34:00.000-08:00

MY CUP IS FILLED

7"h x 8"w pastel

14" square archival matt, glass + gold frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

I was just attempting to write a wonderful little sentiment

about the holidays and family and friends

and then it hit me . . .

OOPS!

I forgot today is Donut War Monday!

Kelley even wrote me she won, but never entered my mind

what she was talking about. Now that is being scattered.

Too much good cheer. In fact, I'm still sipping some wine.

Let's see what she posted here.

YIKES - a Bismark!

THE ULTIMATE GIFT - 8 x 5 pastel

2011-12-23T09:45:00.000-08:00

THE ULTIMATE GIFT

8"h x 5"w pastel

11 1/2" h x 8 1/2" w ornate scrolled gold frame

$275*

* Courtesy of Tirage Gallery

Click here for contact info for The Ultimate Gift

'Tis the Season!

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

GOLD BALLS + WHITE CHRISTMAS - 11 x 14 pastel

2011-12-21T17:11:00.000-08:00

GOLD BALLS + WHITE CHRISTMAS

11"h x 14"w pastel

14"h x 17"w gold frame

$650 + $25 priority shipping

Festive and fun!

Are we in the Christmas spirit yet?

NESTLED COMPANIONS - 12 x 16 pastel

2011-12-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

NESTLED COMPANIONS

12"h x 16"w pastel

16"h x 20"w archival white matt, glass + gold frame

Snuggled and fast asleep.

What ever could she be dreaming about?

THE CHOCOLATE BOMB - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-18T09:54:00.000-08:00

THE CHOCOLATE BOMB

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

8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

An oldie but goodie donut for it's a perfect, huge,

lush chocolate goo to shot-putt to my foe,

Kelley MacDonald, across the States!

Plus, don't you feel a bit like a little piggy during

the holidays? Right now I'm feeling plumped

up like this savory, sweet bomb.

One in chocolate overload and loving it!

LAYERS OF THE NIGHT - 4 x 6 pastel

2011-12-15T19:25:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

LAYERS OF THE NIGHT

4" h x 6"w pastel

8"h x 10"w white matt*

* no glass or frame included

$120 + $5 insured priority shipping

This is a past favorite sunset of mine, so decided

to roll it out as a Friday Favorites. In fact, since I enjoyed

my little verse so much, am posting again too.

Enjoy!

At first glance, all was dark . . .

subdued and moody tones coating the sky.

At second glance, thin ribbons of colors were revealed . . .

streaking, as hot flashes.

ALMOST A PARTRIDGE + A PEAR TREE - 8 X 5 pastel

2011-12-14T07:47:00.000-08:00

ALMOST A PARTRIDGE + A PEAR TREE

8" x 5" pastel + gold scrolled frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

The Twelve Days of Christmas are approaching quickly.

And do you know of the verse?

The twelfth day of Christmas, | My true love sent to me |

Twelve lords a-leaping, | Eleven pipers piping, | Ten ladies

dancing, | Nine drummers drumming, | Eight maids a-milking,

| Seven swans a-swimming, | Six geese a-laying, | Five gold

rings, | Four colly birds, | Three French hens,| Two turtle doves,

and | A partridge in a pear tree.

The origin of Twelve Days is not known, with claims both

attributed to the French and English. The game, where the verse

is sung between children, was first published in Mirth

Without Mischief in 1780. The first day falls on December 25

or 26th, depending on the tradition.

So my little pastel - which sold recently with a big

thanks to Tirage Gallery - depicts a humorous rendition

of the partridge.

ARCHIE'S SLEUTH MOVES- 6 x 6 pastel

2011-12-12T19:38:00.000-08:00

ARCHIE'S SLEUTH MOVES

6" x 6" pastel, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

It's a jungle out there, yet Archie has it under control.

CHOC-O-LATE! 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-11T19:41:00.000-08:00

DONUT WAR!

CHOC-O-LATE!

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold leaf frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Oh, oh . . . it's Monday.

And that's D-day for Donut War.

Nothing like chocolate to build a defense against Kelley.

And what is her ammunition for the week?

SIZZLE . . . SUMMER - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-09T09:32:00.000-08:00

This sunset is a Favorite of mine and felt it warranted

another posting, since it will be featured in

DailyPainters.com's December ad.

Plus, felt many might enjoy seeing some heat

with all the cold weather running amuck.

Enjoy!

SIZZLE . . . SUMMER

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

8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Scorch . . .

Fry . . .

Swelter . . .

Heat!

A STITCH IN TIME - 18 x 14 pastel

2011-12-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

A STITCH IN TIME

18"h x 14"w pastel

Happy to see with the DIY craze, that so many

are hand-sewing again. Is it from eco-minded

movement, joy and creativity of the craft or

a resurgence from shows like Project Runway?

Regardless it was soothing to paint the scene.

So reminiscent of days passed.

A GREEN DOOR - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-12-06T17:05:00.000-08:00

A GREEN DOOR

6" x 6" pastel

glass + gold frame

$275 + $10 insured priority shipping

The day was sunny with clouds floating high

above . . . a glorious day for an adventure!

And what better place to travel to than the Taos Pueblo

steeped in history, culture and art?

At my destination, I wandered down a dusty path,

with an alley that led to a weathered, green door.

Not permitted to pass, I begun to wonder what

secrets did that door hold?

How many lives entered . . .

how many smiles glowed . . .

how many tears shed?

Only the door knows.

FREIDO - 8 1/2 X 6 1/2 pastel

2011-12-05T17:10:00.000-08:00

FREIDO

8 1/2" x 6 1/2" pastel

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Shhh . . . . Freido is a gift, so keep this under your hat.

To the memories - rest in peace.

COLOSSAL! CHOCOLATE SUNDAE CUPCAKE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

COLOSSAL! CHOCOLATE SUNDAE CUPCAKE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Watch out . . . donuts are flying overhead!

Sure Kelley MacDonald is up to her jelly gems.

I'm just going to hunker down and eat my chocolate

sundae cupcake. Who's got time to retaliate?

And a sundae and cupcake all in one!

Love the great minds out there devising these wondrous treats.

HIGHBALL + APPLE 'TINI - 14 x 11 pastels

2011-12-03T09:31:00.000-08:00

OPENING RECEPTION AT TIRAGE ART GALLERY

HIGHBALL + APPLE 'TINI*

14"h x 11"w pastels

glass + gold leaf frames

* Courtesy of Tirage Art Gallery

Today certainly is a day of festivities and unfortunately

I can not attend all.

But what a way to jumpkick the holidays!

The two pastels pictured above are part of my paintings

included within Tirage's annual Holiday Salon exhibition.

Think you can see I have a drink theme going on here.

And man, oh man . . . were my props fun!

If any of you are strolling through Pasadena -

or blowing through from the high winds - stop in

between 5 - 7pm.

Click here for more information.

HANG YOUR HEART BROOCH

2011-12-03T09:21:00.000-08:00

FESTIVE FUN!

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

This spadangled brooch, Hang Your Heart, is included

within Next Door Gallery's Brooch the Subject II Exhibit.

All brooches are created by artists and make an unique

Christmas gift for someone special.

The opening reception is in conjunction with San Diego's

South Park's Walkabout tonight from 6 - 10 pm.

That in itself is a festive, fun occasion. Click here to read more.

DROP, BLAST, GLOW - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-12-01T19:37:00.000-08:00

DROP, BLAST, GLOW

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Swift was the evening

as the dark clouds rolled.

And the glowing sun dropped, shimmered

and shot iridescent rays throughout the sky.

What a blast!

FESTIVE SETTING - 20 x 16 pastel

2011-11-30T09:23:00.000-08:00

LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN!

FESTIVE SETTING*

20"h x 16"w pastel

24"h x 20"w, glass + gold leaf frame

*Contact Tirage Gallery here for purchase

Yesterday was a day of travels, which really signifies

to me the start the holiday season. I drove to Pasadena

for delivery of paintings to Tirage Gallery for their annual

Holiday Salon Exhibit, which kickstarts with an opening

reception Saturday, December 3rd.

And drinks is my topic to get into the swing of the holidays!

For those of you that live nearby - or feel like a roadtrip -

the reception is from 5pm to 7pm and the gallery's

contact information is:

One West California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105.

#626-405-1020

PISTACHIO ROSE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-28T19:03:00.000-08:00

PISTACHIO ROSE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Trying desperately to remember a saying but all I have is:

A rose, is a rose, is a rose . . .

But who needs to remember when there is a

pistachio rose to eat?

Thank you Cupcakeology in Albuquerque for the yummy treat!

BABY, BABY . . . BOSTON CREME! - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-27T09:36:00.000-08:00

DONUT + CUPCAKE WAR IS RAGING!

BABY, BABY . . . BOSTON CREME!

4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Now how could this ever have happened?

I checked my opponent Kelley, The Contessa of Donuts,

and lo' and behold she threw out a Bismark last Thursday!

A big, fat, plumb goodness of frosting.

I think there was too much frosting in my eyes.

Well here's back at you girlfriend!

A delectable Boston Creme cupcake I snagged

at Cupcakeology while in Albuquerque.

And what will The Contessa whip up for Monday?

Click here to see.

APPLE SHADOWS - 5 x 5 pastel

2011-11-25T09:01:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

APPLE SHADOWS
5" x 5" pastel

5" square glass + gold leaf frame

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

And I'm eating . . .

and eating . . .

and eating the holiday away.

So here's an apple for your health.

A glorious Thanksgiving weekend to one and all!

CLOUDS AT THE TEPEES - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-22T17:09:00.000-08:00

CLOUDS AT THE TEPEES

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Here everyone is thinking of turkey and I still

have my head in the clouds.

What can I say? . . . I'm a blonde.

To me, the rain on Sunday was so luxurious, that

I'm still daydreaming and right back at the Petrified

Forest National Park. Yesterdays post was of a downpour

over the Puerco River, where this image is a few miles

past above the Tepees.

The Tepees were created from erosion with each colorful

band indicative of a different era in time.

RAIN AT PUERCO RIVER - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-11-21T17:34:00.000-08:00

RAIN AT PUERCO RIVER

6" x 6" pastel

6" glass + gold leaf frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping*

*tax inclusive

I got caught in a rain storm as I stepped out last night

and then it rained throughout the night.

And the evening brought back a sweet memory during

my residency two years ago at the Petrified Forest

National Park.

Standing afar, I watched the downpour as the

rain pelted the Puerco River. Love the sound, fresh

smell and the ripping wind!

Beauty of Nature!

DOT, DOT, DOT. . . RED! - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-20T11:09:00.000-08:00

DOT, DOT, DOT . . . RED!

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

I'm seeing red dots!

Just like little red pellets to attack Kelley, the Donut Queen.

She is such a wonderful, playful adversary.

So zing . . . bling . . . ding . . . Kelley!

GREEN APPLE - 5 x 5 pastel

2011-11-17T17:53:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

GREEN APPLE

5" x 5" pastel

5" x 5" gold leaf frame

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

I decided to run this precious, petite green apple

for my Friday Favorites.

Why?

Because I just returned from a trip which I ate . . .

and ate . . .

and now I need to start watching what goes into my mouth.

Oh no!

Because I love food and Thanksgiving is around the corner!

Anyway, I'm throwing the frame in, so this is a grand deal.

Have a happy weekend!

PATTI SAYS . . .

2011-11-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

A TABLETOP OF PETITE TREATS

Demonstrating and meeting viewers are such a treat.

So much going on while discussing my process, concepts and

any little story behind a work of art takes all of my attention.

. . . okey, I agree I'm not good at multi-tasking. . .

So while demonstrating at Patrician Design for their Sidewalk

Artists Series November 5th, I barely noticed Patti click, click,

clicking away on her key board. Later I discovered Patti

honored me with a blog article.

Click here to view.

Thank you Patti!

WHITE LILY - 8 x 10 pastel

2011-11-16T19:47:00.000-08:00

WHITE LILY

8" x 10" pastel on canvas

12" x 14" gold leaf frame

$550 + $20 insured priority shipping

Home and back to a routine.

Now my travels seems as if it was a dream

while I slept.

So reminiscent of the day that I created White Lily.

The day was still, without a noise in the air.

Mesmerized I gazed at the murky, dark waters

of the overgrown pond at a cemetery.

Not a thing moved, not a sound escaped . . . was

I truly alone?

Do you count the souls asleep?

GOLDEN 3 - pastel + gold leaf

2011-11-15T18:18:00.000-08:00

FUN, FAMILY + FRIENDS!

GOLDEN 3

pastel + gold leaf

SOLD - PRVATE COLLECTOR

Where have I been?

Traipsing across New Mexico to visit family, friends and good times.

If you have never visited, this is a place one must go at least once.

I had lived here for 6 years before moving to San Diego

. . . which is a story in itself . . .

and still marvel over the place.

During my visit, I did a demo at Patrician Design, who represents me.

Here are 2 shots of the interior of the gallery and myself with my daughter,

Becca. Just love the support!

And thank you Patti!

KITTY- 5 x 5 acrylic

2011-11-14T17:59:00.000-08:00

kitty

5" x 5" acrylic, cradled wood panel

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

So petite and sweet . . . everyone loves kitties!

BLACK, WHITE + A HOLE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-13T08:34:00.000-08:00

SLAM, BAM . . . IT'S A DONUT!

BLACK, WHITE + A HOLE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

No mincing with words . . . the black and white of it,

is that there's a war going on!

The Donut War

Thought while my foe was traipsing to South Carolina

last week, I could smack her with a gooey donut.

So sure of my success, that I flung 2 her way.

But no . . . Kelley MacDonald struck back with 2 herself.

Well I'm now traipsing through New Mexico,

but still in the game.

White frosting . . . here it comes!

AWAIT - 25 x 16 pastel

2011-11-09T18:31:00.000-08:00

AWAIT

25"h x 16"w pastel

35"h x 26"w matt, glass + frame*

* Courtesy of Tirage Gallery- please contact here

for availability and sale

Remember the days waiting for the phone to ring?

DAWN OF PUBERTY - 13 x 12 pastel

2011-11-07T17:59:00.000-08:00

DAWN OF PUBERTY

13"h x 12"w pastel

21" x 20" white matt, glass + gold frame*

* Courtesy of Tirage Gallery - contact gallery here

for availability and purchase

A new day is like a new birth.

CACOPHONY + THE CHERRY - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-06T08:40:00.000-08:00

CACOPHONY + THE CHERRY*

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

8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame

*Courtesy of Patrician Design

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Loud and screaming the colors blared...

a visual assault of reds, greens, blues and golds!

As I plucked the red cherry and licked the lush,

pink frosting, the colors became subdued.

EVENINGS SWIFT MOVEMENT - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-11-03T17:38:00.000-07:00

A CHAMPAGNE SALE!

EVENINGS SWIFT MOVEMENT*

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

8" square archival white matt

*no glass nor frame

$100 + $10 insured priority shipping

I'm just so giggly from all the champagne that decided

to run a Champagne Sale during my demonstration on Saturday.

Evenings Swift Movement is one of the nine Champagne Sale skies

available. Click on each of the eight to view images:

Please email Patrician Design at: shop@patriciandesign.com
for assistance with sales or phone: #505-242-7646.

(Sales through my blog will register at $150)

Otherwise, enjoy the weekend as I sip away on
champagne and munch on cupcakes.

A PASTEL DEMONSTRATION

2011-11-03T07:46:00.000-07:00

FIND ME ON THE SIDEWALK

Seriously . . . I will be demonstrating - in between

giggles and sips of champagne - in front of Patrician Design.

They have been sponsoring artists weekly from

March through November in their Sidewalk Artists Series.

Such a wonderful, supportive venue to view art ranging

from paintings to sculpture and home furnishings.

And Patti is an acclaimed interior designer,

So if you're in Albuquerque, stop by for a

sip of champagne, enjoy the art and meet the gals.

Hope to see you there!

Oliver

2011-11-02T19:00:00.000-07:00

OLIVER

pastel + silver leaf

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Off to Albuquerque I go!

And on Saturday, November 5th I will be giving

a pastel demo from 9 am to 3 pm at Patrician Design.

I just love this eclectic, funky gallery!

Click here to have a peek and am sure you will see why

I'm so happy to be represented by them.

For the demo, I will be working on a cat portrait and on

display will be landscapes and cupcakes for sale.

Tomorrow I will be featuring a sale, so stay tuned!

THE LIGHTS ARE ON - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-31T19:18:00.000-07:00

THE LIGHTS ARE ON

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

The orange sky glowed as a brilliant backdrop.

All the little ghosts and goblins were on the prowl.

Up and down the street they went, clutching their bags

that held the loot.

Only go to the houses with lights on.

Trick or treat!

POW . . .POW CHOCOLATE!

2011-10-30T20:12:00.000-07:00

POW . . . POW CHOCOLATE!

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

No fooling around with brands. Today is a day to strike

back with a good old-fashion thick, chocolate donut!

In the Donut War, Kelley always slams me with juicy,

oozing filled jelly donuts and it's getting really sticky over here.

So time to fight back with not one, but two gooey,

chocolate donuts.

Is she ducking over there? Let's see . . . click here.

PINK DOOR - 4 x 6 pastel

2011-10-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

PINK DOOR*

4"h x 6"w pastel sketch

8"h x 10"w archival white matt

*no glass nor frame included

$75 + $5 insured priority shipping

Now hopping back to New Mexico for Fridays Favorites.

This petite sketch is a small section of the Taos Pueblo,

known for it's multi-level adobe dwellings and

inhabited for over 1,000 years. By clicking here

you can read more about the Pueblo.

Have a wonderful weekend!

A CALIFORNIA SILHOUETTE - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

A CALIFORNIA SILHOUETTE

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Southwest to the West, I traveled to lands unalike.

From earthy red rock to sandy beaches

where the palms dance in the breeze.

Yet a touch of similarity between the two

are the skies, where the colors pop as the sun sets.

Infatuated with the night.

REDSTONE - LAKE MEAD - 6 X 6 pastel

2011-10-25T08:32:00.000-07:00

REDSTONE - LAKE MEAD

6" x 6" pastel

8" x 8" gold leaf frame + glass

$295 + $10 insured priority shipping

I'm gearing up to visit Albuquerque in a couple of weeks.

Will be a great time of family, friends and fun!

So here's a little scene of redrocks for a little Southwest ambience.

Now there are a lot in New Mexico, but forgive me for this little

path is at Lake Mead Recreational Area in Nevada.

I have posted about Lake Mead previously, which you

can click here and view one of my entries. The National Park

covers a huge area - actually between 2 states - and extreme

differences in topography.

So I'm off now to daydream of my trip. Have a great day!

PEANUT BUTTER + STAR + BOX - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

BATTLE OF THE BRANDS!

PEANUT BUTTER + STAR + BOX

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Is this Battle a go today?

The last couple of weeks, the volley of ammunition

has been flying helter-skelter between Kelley MacDonald,

Mary Sheehan Winn and myself on all different days.

Didn't you see that gop of frosting fly overhead?

I did and it landed in my face!

So here's back to you girls!

COLORFUL JOURNEY - 4 1/2 x 4 /2 pastel

2011-10-20T23:08:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

COLORFUL JOURNEY*

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

8" square archival white matt*

*SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Today is the start of another wonderful weekend!

Some of you may know that I have been celebrating my

birthday throughout the month and this weekend is

no exception. Starting to really enjoy this getting older bit.

Fun, excitement and oh . . . so colorful!

TIME OUT - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-19T18:54:00.000-07:00

TIME OUT

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

After playing hide-n-seek all day, the flamingos

are in a corner taking a break!

HIDE-N-SEEK - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

HIDE-N-SEEK

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Regal and so tropical!

Flamingos have such a wonderful range of color

and apparently they turn more colorful with an increase

of krill in their diet.

I live quite close to the San Diego zoo where there

is a wonderful exhibit of these graceful creatures.

Have any in your yard?

HINT OF CIVILIZATION - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

HINT OF CIVILIZATION

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

The clouds rolled with a roar,

with masses of swirls and colors.

So voluminous was the site that the buildings

were nearly obscured.

Transposed to the here and now . . .

breathtaking!

TETONS SUNSET - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

TETONS SUNSET

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Well my foe . . and friend, Kelley is on a road trip,

so sure I don't need to duck from her slinging jelly donuts.

And by the way, she has a good arm.

So today I've created a sunset of the Grand Teton National Park.

I've always wanted to visit each and everyone of the National

Parks, but alas, that hasn't happened . . . yet.

So my sister, Christine had traveled by and provided me with

some great shots. Now I really want to go!

The park is located in Wyoming and click here to read more about it.

Let's go on our own road trip!

MORNING ASCENT - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-13T18:54:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

MORNING ASCENT

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

8" square archival white matt*

*no glass nor frame included with this price

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

Tomorrow is Friday and the start to an exciting weekend!

Work, play and good times . . . meeting up

with good friends that we haven't seen in years.

Bubbling with anticipation . . . just like a sunrise!

bird - 5 x 5, gold leaf + acrylic

2011-10-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

bird

5" x 5" gold leaf + acrylic on wooden cradled panel

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

Today is a day of play and I'm veering away from my norm.

Let's get a bit funky!

Happy, bright and colorful . . .

with a little red birdie in a tree.

PATTI'S ORANGE NIAGARA - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-10-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

PATTI'S ORANGE NIAGARA

6" x 6" pastel

10" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

Glowing, the bright sun dropped quickly . . .

as the swaying boats rocked beneath the orange night.

The evening's dramatic display was ever so brazen yet imperial.

Thank you Patti!

A TOUCH OF CLASS - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-10-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

A TOUCH OF CLASS

6" x 6 " pastel

8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

Silver tea sets are so regal!

Years ago I was given a set, but unfortunately always

felt awkward pouring and sipping tea or coffee from

such an elaborate set.

Give me a Mr. Coffee any day and I am happy. . .

so easy to please!

CIRCLES + A STAR - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-10-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

BATTLE OF THE BRANDS!

CIRCLES + A STAR

6" x 6" pastel

10" square archival white matt, glass + black frame

$295 + $15 insured priority shipping

Monday is roaring up quickly and you know what that means . . .

Battle of the Brands with donuts and cupcakes!

Slinging going on from the East Coast to the West Coast . . .

what a sticky mess!

Sure Kelley MacDonald will be slamming me with a jelly donut . . .

or two or three stacked oh, so high!

But wait . . . also Mary Sheehan Winn has jumped into

this ruckus . . . and shown her sportsmanship but tossing little

munchkins into the ring last week.

What's a gal to do?

I say sit back and catch a couple of these tasty morsels flying bye.

Yum!

MORNING BRIGHT - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

MORNING BRIGHT

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

8" square archival white matt

*no glass or frame included

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

Tomorrow morning is Friday, a day for Favorites.

Morning Bright was posted recently, but I do so love it!

Such a snazzy gradation of coloring in such a petite format.

Perhaps this will become your favorite too, so enjoy!

S,S,S,S, SUGAR! - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

S, S, S, S, SUGAR!

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

I have to pile-up a stack of donuts for getting slammed

from the East Coast! Sneak attack from Mary Sheehan Winn

who just jumped into the War. And she lives so close to

Kelley so she's pummeling me too with their favorite

brand, Dunkin' Donuts. There must be one in San Diego

County somewhere, even though I haven't found it yet.

But I must admit . . . snazzy Munchkins Mary!

Kelley where are you?

EEEE-GADS-ANOTHER OPPONENT! WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?

2011-10-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

Okey . . . now the battle is escalating,

so I pulled out my donut earrings for added protection.

After all, frosting is being flung from coast-to-coast.

Kelley MacDonald and myself now have a third opponent

in our Donut / Cupcake War . . . Mary Sheehan Winn.

And the girl isn't even waiting for our Monday D-Day!

Is that sneaky or what?

But I do have to admit, she painted up a delightful little morsel.

Check it out here.

PENNY'S VIEW - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-04T18:49:00.000-07:00

PENNY'S VIEW

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

8"archival white matt, glass + gold frame

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Heart strings pulled and away I went,

far away to an unfamiliar place.

As the day became night, I viewed the Maryland sunset.

Such vivid colors embrace while warming the heart,
with assurance that this is now home.

ROADSIDE BEAUTY - 8 x 8 pastel

2011-10-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

ROADSIDE BEAUTY

8" x 8" pastel*

* no glass or frame

$425 + $15 insured priority shipping

The air was crisp with a brisk breeze.

Orange were the clouds, sharply contrasting

against the blue, blue sky.

And nestled were the mountains,

snugged beneath a layer of white clouds.

Travel with me!

STAR'S PEANUT BUTTER - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2

2011-10-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

BATTLE OF THE BRANDS WITH THE DONUTS + CUPCAKES!

STAR'S PEANUT BUTTER*

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

8" square archival white matt

*no glass or frame

$95 + $5 insured shipping

Monday is the duel-off between Kelley MacDonald and myself
with our infamous Donut War and Flinging Cupcakes.

(We took a small hiatus for I was wounded in the line of fire.
But I'm okey now - nothing like a cupcake or donut to
pick-onself-back-up!)

Now we're shaking things up a bit and pitting Dunkin' Donuts
against Starbucks, for there are Stars' on almost every corner
in my 'hood.

But between you and me . . . how could I ever compete
against Kelley's donuts? I told her DD should name them
after her as the Kelley Jelly!
Splat on me!

EASTER - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-10-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

kids korner is traveling once again!

EASTER (Zahra)

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

8" square archival white matt, glass + frame

$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

This little cupcake Easter, originally profiled in March, is on exhibit

with other donuts and cupcakes at Studio Maureen, an eclectic store

in San Diego's Golden Hill.

The background of Easter is a recreation of Zahra's art, who is

profiled below and an avid participant of Kids Korner. A little reminder

that Kids Korner Artists receive a $25 stipend with every sale, for use

of recreating their art. And all are encouraged to participate!

TURMOIL - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-09-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

TURMOIL

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

*8" white archival matt - no glass nor frame

$95 + $5 insured priority shipping

Action . . .

Movement . . .

Passion!

Love those skies

PURPLE DOWNFALL- 8 x 8 pastel

2011-09-28T20:05:00.000-07:00

PURPLE DOWNFALL

8" x 8" pastel*

*no frame or glass

$425 + $15 insured priority shipping

Cascading the purple fell in a downward spill . . .

layering in variegated shades.

The sky had no limit.

Mesmerized I stood . . . as I held my breath.

DANCING RAYS - 6 x 6 pastel

2011-09-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

DANCING RAYS

6" x 6" pastel*

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Blasting, the rays blinded with intensity

and obliterated the landscape into a mass.

With sparkling colors, the rays danced before my eyes.

A COLORFUL GOOD-NIGHT 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-09-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

A COLORFUL GOOD-NIGHT

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

8" archival white matt*

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

A day of smiles . . .

a day of joy . . .

a day of happiness . . .

and all rolling into a colorful night.

What a lucky girl!

PINK GLOW - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-09-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

PINK GLOW*

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

8" square archival matt

*no glass or frame

$95 + $5 insured shipping

It's Friday and a weekend of excitement!

It's my birthday on Sunday and considering

to celebrate for an entire month.

No more . . . no less.

So with anticipation there's a blush to

my cheeks, just as in the glow of the pink clouds.

Hope your days will be fun-filled too!

A CUP OF RED - 12 x 9 pastel

2011-09-21T23:19:00.000-07:00

A CUP OF RED*

12"h x 9"w pastel

15" x 11" glass + gold leaf frame

$475

* Courtesy of Tirage Gallery

A balancing act of the good, bad and the ugly.

That's fruit for my health . . .

coffee for my fix . . .

and me screaming when I'm cut off.

Ahhh . . . the good life!

TRANQUILITY - 14 x 10 pastel

2011-09-20T17:40:00.000-07:00

TRANQUILITY

14"h x 10"w pastel

20" x 16" white archival matt, glass + gold frame

$550 + $25 insured priority shipping

Who but me would imagine a red onion being tranquil?

With such a rich and deep color the onion looks so peaceful

as it nestles amongst the folds of the blue cloth.

And who out there doesn't like sunflowers?

Throw a couple of apples in the mix and now we're talking.

3 PEACHES - 8 x 10 pastel

2011-09-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

3 PEACHES

8"h x 10"w pastel

11" x 12 1/2" glass + gold frame

$395 + $15 insured priority shipping

Peaches . . . such an unique fruit!

Fuzzy to touch . . .

juicy to quench one's thirst . . .

with colorful markings.

SUNSET SWIRL - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-09-16T08:41:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

SUNSET SWIRL

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

8" square archival matt

*no glass or frame

$95 + $5 insured shipping

Found myself holding my breath

while rushing . . . rushing . . . rushing.

Twirled around once and oops! . . . it's Friday.

Time for a Friday Favorite Special to jump-start the weekend.

Have fun!

SHADOWED WOODS - 10 x 8 pastel

2011-09-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

SHADOWED WOODS

10"h x 8"w pastel

13"h x 11"w glass + black frame

$495 + $15 insured priority shipping

A warm haven was created from the dark with trickles

of water babbling and cascading downward.

A calm overwhelmed me.

Serene.

SWEET + YUMMY SALES

2011-09-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

A dollar here . . . a dollar there

Frosting galore . . . and a young girl's smile!

Thank you Tirage and everyone out there who supports the arts!

MONUMENTAL FAITH

2011-09-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

MONUMENTAL FAITH

pastel

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Today is a day of remembrance.

Of the good . . .

kind . . .

and brave.

Forever are we indebted, so may we never forget.

TUMBLE INTO THE NIGHT - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastel

2011-09-09T08:48:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN!

TUMBLE INTO THE NIGHT

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

8" squarer archival white matt*

*no frame nor glass

$95 + $5 insured shipping

Ever so happy to face a Friday after yesterday's

Thursday! We faced a power outage for seven hours,

which spanned from Baja to Orange County and as

far east as western Arizona.

So to celebrate with a Friday's Favorite Special,

here's a sweet sunset that would add colorful

lights to any evening.