SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

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! 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 .

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN! PINK DOOR * 4"h x 6"w pastel sketch 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 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR  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 8" x 8" gold leaf frame + glass SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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!

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!

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 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD! 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 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 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame 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!

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 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 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 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!

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!

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN! MORNING BRIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel* 8" square archival white matt SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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 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? 

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 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 * * 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!

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 SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR   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!

kids korner is traveling once again! EASTER (Zahra) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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!