SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

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 8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping 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?   

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 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 10" x 10" white matt, glass + black frame Sold - Private Collector Sizzle . . . heat . . .  passionate . . .  was the evening. 

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 SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR 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"h x 16"w pastel 18"h x 22"w white matt, glass + black fram e 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, glass + 12" square gold frame Sold - Private Collector 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 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" square acrylic on cradled wood panel Here's a bit of fluff - a bunny! Cuddly . . .  and oh so sweet. - RIP Sweetie Pie -

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 8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Floating . . .  swirling . . .  caressing . . .  the clouds so touched my heart!

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"h x 6"w pencil, gold leaf, fabric + acrylic  mounted onto stretched canvas sold / private collector The young girl was cloaked . . .  and peered from underneath the fringed lashes.  Wary . . .  from the unknown. Hidden . . .  from the world. Just a subtle security.

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 . 

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 Desig n , 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 .

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"h x 8"w pastel 22"h x 12"w glass + scrolled gold frame $525 + $25 insured priority shipping Such a weekend of parties, good-will and cheer! So put away the glasses and enjoy a brand new year. 

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.

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.