SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

PREVAIL 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive Day-by-day the pressures built with obstacles  left and right. The weight was hindering at times. Astonished of human strength for perseverance prevailed.

GLOW + SWIRL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Hustle and bustle was the day . . .  with wrapping, bows and boxes strewn about.  With family, friends and loved ones . . .   so near and dear. And quiet is the night as the day draws to an end.  Much to be thankful for!

GOLD BALLS + WHITE CHRISTMAS 11"h x 14"w pastel 14"h x 17"w ornate gold frame + glass $650 + $25 priority shippin g Festive and fun!  Isn't this Christmas spirit or what?

PEEK-A-BOO RED 10"h x 8"w glass + 16"h x 14"w gold frame $495- shipping + tax inclusive * *Courtesy of Tirage Art Gallery The season is in a full-blown roll!  At every glance one sees people acing in their cars,  talking on phones and buying, buying, buying.  What a mad race . . .  so time to sit back, and have a strawberry treat.  And savor the moment for it comes only once.  Happy Season to one and all!

HIGHBALL * 14" x 11" pastel 17" x 14" glass + gold frame $495 - tax shipping inclusive *Courtesy of Tirage Art Cocktails, cheers and holidays . . .  kind of goes all together huh?  I'm being festive here, so throwing in the shipping and the tax, for a fortunate shopper (please don't tell Tirage ).

CROOKED + DIRTY 5" x 5" pastel Sold - Private Collector Thank you Patrician Design !

APPLE 'TINI 14" x 11" pastel 17" x 14" glass + gold leaf frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR A ho, ho, ho and a happy holidays!  And nothing like a little cheer to make your shopping festivities easier. APPLE 'TINI is part of a drink series that I created a while back,  but so appropos for the holidays. So for the holidays  - do you think I have been drinking? -   I'm throwing in free shipping and tax.  Psst . . . . please don't tell Tirage ! 

ROLL WITH ME 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat* *no glass nor frame - tax inclusive $175 + $10 insured shipping Crisp was the air . . .  that chilled the day. With gusts of wind . . .  rolling throughout the sky. As the tufts of naked branches . . . swayed with rhythm.

ROLLING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame  $95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive Around and around . . . the day goes. Topsy turvy . . . the clouds swirl. And tumbling  . . .  the ground rolls. Catch your breathe . . .  and smile!

ELECTRIC NIGHT 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" white archival mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive Zigging and zagging . . .  raced the electrifying currents. While the vibrant energy pulsed . . . in the hot night.  What will morning be like?

ANOTHER ORANGE NIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive All things must come to an end . . . 

A GREEN NIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* *no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive Colors everywhere . . .  with racing thoughts. Electrifying . . . harness the energy.

WHITE CHOCOLATE! 6" x 4" pastel *  10" x 8" archival white mat * no glass nor frame $115 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive   Sweet treats for the holiday!   While giving thanks today, reminiscent of sweet memories  of the  Donut War with the brilliant Contessa, Kelley MacDonald. Good times, great laughs and superb art! As I count my blessings, a happy Thanksgiving to all.

WHISPERED INTO THE NIGHT 8" x 8" pastel 12" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $175 + $20 insured priority shipping-tax inclusive Muted and pastel were the colors . . . as the flimsy and hazy rays danced throughout the sky. Slowly the afternoon . . . slipped into evening.  Whispered . . . and a good night.

AS TEMPERS FLARE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel  SOLD / PRIVATE COLLECTOR Vehemently the words flew out . . .  swirling around in the dark, yet bright sky. Stinging as colliding . . .  and unable to retract. Power of the word.

THE ULTIMATE GIFT 8"h x 5"w pastel 11 1/2" h x 8 1/2" ornate scrolled gold frame 'Tis the Season! PRIVATE COLLECTOR Saturday, the 23rd is the Holiday Salon reception  at Tirage Art Gallery from 2 - 5pm in Pasadena.  Unfortunately I am unable to attend, but my art is there. This is the perfect event to jump-start on your holiday  shopping with little treasures of art for your loved ones!  Art may also be purchased via website or phone,  so click here to view more.

A PATH 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Worn by previous foot steps . . . the path I followed. On ancient grounds of souls from the past. Enraptured by the surroundings,  with skies so blue with colorful traveling clouds.

CONFLICT WITH ABANDONMENT  8" x 8" pastel 14" x 14" black mat* *no glass nor frame $425 - shipping + tax inclusive for limited time Stumble and trip . . .  with a piercing sharpness at every turned corner.  Trying times  . . .  abound in one's daily life. Stop . . .  and take a deep breath while counting your blessings. How fortunate!

SUNSET SWIRL  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Colors popped with a quick glance at the darken sky . . .  as the swirling, twirling, darkened clouds danced. Revel in the moment for time flits by ever so quickly.

GOLDEN RAYS 6" x 6" pastel SOLD - Private Collector Returning from my trip to Albuquerque and excited to get back  to my easel. But while there, had an opening at Patrician Design , where GOLDEN RAYS was sold. The gallery has stood by me  since the mid-90's and I just love the shop!  If you had never visited Albuquerque or missed a previous peek of the gallery, here's a teaser till  I return home and download newer images. Thank you so much for a wonderful time Patti!

kitty 5" x 5" acrylic on wooden cradle board $75 + $10 insured priority shipping This little sweet kitty is now on display at Patrician Design! Click here to see more of the gallery.

PATRICIAN DESIGN www.patriciandesign.com 216 Gold Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM  505-242-7646 Today I'm demonstrating at Patrician Design!  Such an eclectic and fun store.  So support the arts and have a drink. I will be here from 9 to 4 and hope to see you!

PATCHES (POCKETS) OF SILVER LINING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR  Blue skies and wonderful white clouds . . .  epitomizes the Land of Enchantment. At this moment I'm in Santa Fe and mesmerized with the colors of the sky, clouds and pueblos. Beauty! 

SNOW CLOUDS AT RIDGECREST CIRCLE 20" x 16" pastel 27" x 23" glass +  gold / black frame And where am I going? A road trip to Arizona and New Mexico! I just love the "earthiness" of the buildings and landscapes  of the Southwest. Brings one home with Nature.

 A FINAL EMBRACE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, museum glass + gold frame Sold - private collector Pictured is one of my past, but much loved sunsets which is titled in remembrance of a departed dear friend.  Since it's still within my collection, I will be taking it  to Patrician Design , unless purchased beforehand.  And I'm so excited for this road trip!  Not only will I be having a day-long demo at Patrician  Design on Sunday, November 10th, but also will be giving a demo  at the Albuquerque Museum of Art for the Pastel Society  of New Mexico , on Saturday, the 9th.  And above all, will be spending some time with my  daughter and son and their families! 

EVENING BLUE RAGE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame A day of small setbacks. Sigh . . .  carry on.  Sigh . . .  carry on. Sigh . . .  carry on.  Emotions are rolling by night. 

LAYER UPON LAYERS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR And they're off! The above pastel and the three below are now at Studio Maureen,  an eclectic and fun shop in South Park of San Diego.  Click here to learn more of the shop.

BABY, BABY . . . BOSTON CREME 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Nothing like a treat to start off your day! Go Boston Creme!

MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL 9"h x 12" w pastel, glass + gold frame $395 + $20 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive Go figure that someone as iconic as Marilyn Monroe would have a cocktail named after her.  Know the ingredients?

PINK PAIN 4 1/2" x 4 11/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR A twist, a turn, a pop, ouch!

TUMBLE + ROLL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured priority shipping Hurrying, scurrying  . . .  at a hectic pace. Wait! Stop, take a deep breath . . .  and breathe! And look up at the beauty of life.