SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

PINK + YELLOW BOUQUET 12"h x 9"w pastel glass, spacers + black frame $499 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive By now you should be easing back into your chair  and groaning with delight.  And probably with chocolate smeared all over your lips  and the Peeps long gone. Wasn't it a lovely Easter?

PINK FLASH 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat PRIVATE COLLECTOR As a cloak, the clouds engulfed all. Bright, colorful and swirling throughout the skies. And a huge pink flashed over the darks.

ROAD LEADS WHERE? 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping + tax inclusive Overgrowth, shrubbery and trees . . . shroud my path. Lush and green with a tint of rain in the air.  An abandoned shack nestled along the road. Peacefulness and quiet.

FURIOUS WAS THE DARK 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive It was a day of hope and a bright blue sky. Swift and furious the dark descended with a dampened mood and overcast sky. Where did this come from?

LILY, LILY 7" x 7" pastel 11" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $195 + $10 insured shipping + tax inclusive Years ago I was on a lily and koi kick.  So much so, that I even was painting low-fired ceramics and applying the glazes as watercolors.   Above Lily, Lily is an older pastel that I punched up the colors for fun. Think it is time to revisit this topic for awhile.  So let's see what kind of trouble can I get into now . . .

ATOP THE ROOF 6" x 6" pastel * 10" square archival white mat * no glass, nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping + tax inclusive Rolling and twisting . . . the clouds moved throughout the blue sky. Mesmerizing . . .  was the sight.

ROADSIDE AT DUSK 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping - tax inclusive Thoughts racing as I walked along the road . . .  too engrossed, too distracted. Oblivious to the surrounding beauty . . . encasing and touching. Stop!

TIME FOR SLEEP 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Another night sneaked upon the little town . . . as the pinks and aquas flashed throughout the sky. All closed their doors. Good night!

A SANDWICH OF CLOUDS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive Dreary . . .  grey . . .  and dismal was the sky. Where, or where is the blue from yesterday? And a happy St. Patricks everyone!

BURSTING 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel * 8" square archival white mat * no glass nor frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR The day was blue. Massive were the billowing clouds. Lovely! And thank you Daily Painters.com !  So very happy to have returned.

IN THE PINK 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* * no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping, tax inclusive In the red . . .  or in the black? Who knows? But the pink of the sunset is a color to love. Thankfully the taxes are done!

TRAVELING MORNING RAYS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR Wet drops graced the sky. Day one . . .   day two . . .   and on day three the rays fell. Bright, new and happy day!

DOCKED IN THE MORNING 10" x 10" pastel Longing for a sunny day as I gaze through the rain drops!  The scene above just carry my mind to that place.  This evening marks my opening with a reception at Irina Negulescu Studio at the Coalesce Gallery. The event is concurrent with Kettner Nights,  Little Italy's monthly art walk. Please read more on Coalesce Gallery's blog by clicking  here . Thank you Irina and Coalesce!

WHITE SEA BASS * 6"h X 16"w Painted, engraved + etched glass * Collaborative - Susan E. Roden & Nancy Arthur-McGehee Tomorrow is the day to hang the show at Coalesce Gallery. The majority of the art are my pastels, yet will also showcase a selection of collaborative glass art created previously by myself and Nancy Arthur-McGehee.  These pieces are unique and stunning.  And collaborating with an artist that uses a different medium was exciting! Makes one view creativity with different eyes. In a previous blogpost I profiled another glass piece  with an explanation of our procedure. You can reread  it by clicking here . And to read more on Nancy's amazing talent click  here . BLACK SEA BASS * 6"h x 16"w Painted, engraved + etched glass *  Collaborative - Susan E. Roden & Nancy Arthur-McGehee  

A TRIO OF SKIES Preparing for an exhibit opening this Friday, which is always a huge endeavor . . .   fun, but a lot work. So that's where I am right now with my elbows  up to a pile of frames and so looking forward to the party!  Above are 3 of the mini skies that will grace one wall. 

OLIVER pastel + silver leaf Sold Yesterday the sun was blasting away in San Diego,  which always lifts my spirits!   My little house sits on a slanted hill, so one side is 16 feet from the ground. This gives me an elevated, expansive view and incidentally where I find most of my sunsets that I paint.   So first thing this early morning, I glanced out my window. Lo' and behold what do I see, but two little kittens on the  neighbors roof! Just scampering around and having a good  time chasing each other. Such a humorous, delightful sight! To commemorate here's an older painting  of a delightful cat, Oliver.