SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

SWEET, RICH CHOCOLATE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Within 2 days the Jelly Queen , Kelley MacDonald  hit me first with a strawberry glazed and then a  lemon custard donut!  (check it out at Kelly 's site - they're incredibly good)  Ka-boom ... ka-boom! (Ouch... I felt that.) So I'm flinging what I know best - a chocolate glazed donut.  Yummy.... Take that Kelley!

I have been so busy munching away my props with my grandkids - see Zahra? - that I lost track of my painting time. And lo & behold,  who snuck up on me? Well the Queen of Jelly , Kelley MacDonald !  She created an imperial lemon custard and strawberry frosted  in the last 2 days.  Where's the jelly Kelley? And so the Donut War rages along.  Mustn't turn one's back for a minute or will get splat! with jelly. 

CORONADO SHORELINE 8" X 10" pastel $425 + $15 insured priority shipping There's a crispness to the air with  a subtle breeze. And chill to the slow, undulating waves. A tranquil ending of the season. 

ORANGE WINDOW 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Day was quickly becoming night. The blue sky blasted into a soft, subdued pastel palette.  And one lone window shone a brilliant orange hue.  

COLORS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR This painting, Colors , is one of the four paintings included  within  Daily Painter Originals  September ad (page 69)  in the  American Art Collector Magazine .  Daily Painter Originals , is  a site that is dedicated  in connecting  art lovers with 27 talented Artists who love to create  art that is affordable and accessible. 

GOLDEN COVE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame So many paths ... which way to go? I traveled each and what did I see? A beautiful cove nestled against blue water. And the second ventured upwards, to the blue, blue sky. 

CUDDLED PLEASURE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR The Donut War is heating up - maybe to go with the weather?  And Kelley  is flinging jelly left and right.  Her delightful, sticky morsels are even quite sensual  with the jelly oozing out!  (Oh, oh....I think she has become Queen of jelly.)  I better hunker down and protect my little treat  from all of that gooey jelly. 

LUSCIOUS LIME 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR A select view of my donuts from the Donut   War can be now  seen in person and purchased at Patrician Design ,   a retail boutique gallery in Albuquerque New Mexico.  Luscious Lime is just as yummy visibly than eating it  and you save so many calories that way! You can click on this - Patrician Design - or if you live in Albuquerque,  stop by at 216 Gold Avenue and tell Patti I said "Hi!"  Patrician Design's phone number is 505-242-7646  and the gallery is open seven days a week. How about a cupcake? 

CHOCOLATE SPLASH! 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping A temporary truce was declared last weekend between  Kelley MacDonald   and myself over the Donut War .  And while the minutes, hours and days ticked bye, the chocolate  drizzled and dripped down my beautiful chocolate glazed beauty.  What's a girl to do? Lick my fingers. We're back!

MORNING ASCENT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame It was a winding, dusty and long journey. Questioning my travels,  I rolled into a deep slumber  with a fatigued body.   And then was rewarded with vibrant morning colors.  The world is beautiful!

Kelley is up to her eyeballs with an open studio this weekend so requested a truce with our ongoing Donut War . And imagine, after posting a delectable, wonderful jelly donut !  Ouch...... felt that one in the gut Kelley!  Well it was difficult to stand back but this is a lovely, yummy war, so recouping my energy with all my sweets (see?).  Think this sugar will fortify me for the next stage of the battle?  Stay tuned.....

SPIRAL + GLAZED 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame Around the fabric twirls, almost like a fortress.  Unsure if it's protecting the fry cake from being eaten  or a shield from Kelley 's friendly fire?  Really, I think she's too busy munching on her  German Chocolate  Wonder  from yesterday - everyone must check it out !

I think this Donut War is getting out of hand.  My grandson, Angelo was visiting all the way from Albuquerque and see.... we had a tussle over the donuts. Imagine!  I saw Kelley MacDonald had another slam-dunk today with a German Chocolate and glazed donut.  Oh, no! And here I was too busy eating and swatting Angelo to paint.  (Did this image put the fear into you Kelley ?) But rest assured, tomorrow is another day.  So watch out Kelley - I'm coming for you!

CRYING THE BLUES 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Dark and moody was the evening with full-bodied clouds that moved through the night. Downward they fell in wisps, simulating tears.

SPRINKLED BUTTER COOKIE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8' square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Life has seemed a bit gluttonous recently, with the ensuing Donut War .   And many were claiming it was time to sign up with Weight Watchers.  So let's step back and nibble a sweet, little butter cookie.  Ahhh.... I don't have to unzip my pants.

JELLY-LICIOUS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Okey, the weekend has passed and now onto business.  So what could start the week off better  than  not only a jelly donut, but also with white glazed frosting?  Now I know Kelley has a weakness for jelly donuts,  but have you ever seen one of these?  And it's as decadent as it looks! Bam, Kelley !

S, S, S, S, SUGAR! 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Oh man.... look what happened while I was dazing at the sky!  Here I was bamboozled by Kelley and hit with not one, but 2 jelly donuts and a Dunkin Donut's drink. And thought we were in a truce?  (For the few of you out there that may not know, Kelley MacDonald and myself are in a middle of a donut war and times are hard - plus, ooey, gooey and sticky:)  So BAM , BAM , BAM , BAM + BAM Kelley with 5 donuts - sprinkles, sugar, glazed, chocolate and glazed - of sweet, little, sugary treats! 

WISPY EVENING SUNSET 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame Fading in and fading out, the colors flew in minuscule wisps. Delicate little streamers of pastels. Softness as in a dream.

GOLDEN SUNRISE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte $150 + $15 insured priority shipping In the early hours, a ball of white  arose  from the yellow depths.  Without a blaze, but rather a buttery, cool atmosphere. The morning held great promise.

FRAYED DECON + RECONSTRUCTED DOLLS & PASTELS  Just two days remaining and this is a show that must be seen!  The premise is there's a sliver of hope upon the horizon during catastrophic times, which I feel is quite apropos for today's times.   The work can be viewed at Ray Street Custom Framing + Gallery , 3807 Ray St, San Diego  from 11 AM to 6 PM.

SNUGGLED CHOCO-COCONUT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping A sweet, little treat snuggled in a corner. Kelley , you still there?  

JELLY DELIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Here I've been my head into swirls and twirls -Almost as bad as my head into the clouds - and sticky frosting.  But today I hustled for Kelley MacDonald had a jamming ( sorry for the pun ) jelly  donut a couple of days ago. Well I found a jelly donut with all the sweetness sitting pretty on top of the chocolate. Thank you Panchitas! Darn (* # ! *), now Kelley is onto Boston Creams!

SWIRLS, TWIRLS + A HOLE 4 1/2" x 4 /2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Fellow DPO Artist  Kelley MacDonald has one up on me with that scrumptious  jelly donut from yesterday- good job Kelley! Almost dashed to the store for some jelly.  But no.... I must remember this is a Cold Donut War .  So instead I stayed and played with my frosting.  Bliss....

So much better than " Got Milk?" , you think?

FROSTING ON THE FOLD 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Here I have a fold in my draping, but who has time when there is a donut war going on out there?  And to boot, I have sticky fingers, so can't possibly smooth out the crease.  What's a girl to do? Well .... licked my fingers.  How's your fingers Kelley ?

LUSCIOUS LIME 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + scrolled gold leaf frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR If anyone hadn't heard yet, fellow Daily Painter Original Artist  Kelley MacDonald and myself are having a donut throwdown. Nothing is flying for we're eating the props,  so I'm happy to report that noone is getting hurt.  But oh.... it's a cupcake!  Sorry Kelley, but Panchita's donuts are so huge  that I can hardly walk anymore.  (Nothing like a donut from the 'hood!)  So this petite divine cupcake is from Heavenly Desserts and was a tart lime cupcake  with dips, folds, and swirls of frosting  that just melted in the mouth.