SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

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 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!

DONUT + CUPCAKE WAR IS RAGING! BABY, BABY . . . BOSTON CREME! 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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.

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 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. More can be read by clicking here . By the way, I LOVE turkey and am looking forward to the day!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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? 

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, cradled wood panel So petite and sweet . . .  everyone loves kitties!

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"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"h x 12"w pastel 21" x 20" white matt, glass + gold fram e* * 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 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame *Courtesy of Patrician Design SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Well I don't want to be attacked by Kelley MacDonald ,  so posting a favorite oldie. And who would  believe it's still available? (Actually this just sold at the demo  - thank you!) This is the little ditty I created, so enjoy while I lick  the frosting off this mornings cupcake! 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.

A CHAMPAGNE SALE! EVENINGS SWIFT MOVEMENT * 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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: A COLORFUL GOODNIGHT A PAINTED SUMMER AN ORANGE GOODNIGHT MORNING BRIGHT ONE PALM SEARCHING FOR COLOR SUMMER SHOWERS  WISPY 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.

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 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!