SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

OVERCAST DAY 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping Off in a distant the mountain stood proud . . . peaking above the trees, buildings and streets.  And the clouds hung heavy . . . caressing the scene.  Moisture palpable . . . tickling the senses.  Rain . . . 

PINK + BLUE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR With many thanks to Patrician Design !  Love and vale your continual support  throughout all the years!

UNICORN LOVE  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR  WITH MANY THANKS TO TIRAGE GALLERY !

FLIGHT OF COLORS  9" x 9" pastel 12" square archival white mat, museum glass + gold frame I enjoy so much the precipice of a sunset.  Iridescent colors swirl, twirl and vibrate throughout the skies, before all turns dark.   

PINK TRAVELS 9" x 9" pastel 12" x 12" white archival mat, glass + gold frame On the cusp of the evening . . . while the colors glowed. Cars rolled . . .  with headlights blazing.  Magical . . . and a fantasy.

ORANGE BEAUTY 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping Spirits lifted . . . as the wind whipped around. Whirling . . .  the clouds danced merrily. Colors rampant . . . while twinkling in the evening dusk.  And the night sang with merriment.

A DREAMY MORNING 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping A day of light . . . with a splash of color. A day of lightheartedness . . . and a morning of joy. Color me happy!

ORANGE + PALMS 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping A bit of color and drama . . . from afar.

LINGER 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping The journey ended here . . . in fields of memories. Colors rampant . . . memories twirling. Yet the soul still lingers . . . with love abound.

KITE BEACH 5" x 5" oil Well this was sure an exciting adventure! Was very fortunate to take a 1/2 day class  with Heather Burton in Maui. If anyone out there  has followed me, you realize this is quite a step,  since I'm a devoted pastelist. But hey, I decided  to step into the wild side.   So above, " KITE BEACH " is my little attempt  and below is a pic of Heather and me. Was such an enjoyable + insightful time Heather - thanks! psst . . .  I'm going to have to do this again!

3 CHERRIES 5" x 5" pastel  8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $75 + $5 insured priority shipping Such a sweet treat!  But . . . it's even better with 3 of them!

1 CHERRY 5" x 5" pastel 8" square archival mat * *no glass nor frame $75 + $5 insured priority shipping Oops . . .  cherry slipping! 

2 CHERRIES 5" x 5" pastel 8" x 8" archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $75 + $5 insured priority shipping Just a lush little deal! psst . . .  have 2 companion pieces coming up too.

SHEER DOTS 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" archival white mat* *no glass nor frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping From the clouds and now to a stiff drink . . .  martini no less. Make that with 2 olives please . . .  Cheers!

LULL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured priority shipping The colors were soothing . . . and quite hypnotic. Pastel and subtle . . .  calming the nerves.

SOMBER MIST 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured priority shipping A bit of green . . .  and a tad of rust . . . darkened the horizon of the overcast day.

FLASH ME SOME COLORS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Splash of blue . . .  twirl of pink . . .  and drip of green.

AFTERNOON GLANCE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* *no glass nor frame SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR Peaceful, yes?  A quick glance out my window as I paint away.  Pretty quiet over here, but I assure you  that I've been very busy. Custom pieces tend to capture undivided attention.  But now I'm back with my head in the clouds.

2 BUTTERFLIES 10" x 8" mixed media glass + white frame Now here is an androgynous individual with somewhat of an attitude.  And some days one needs an attitude.

SPLIT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat museum glass + black frame $150 + $10 insured priority shipping Bold and bright . . . the colors raced. Unified . . . as a vibrant mass.  Yet a chasm developed and all was split.

3 BUTTERFLIES 8" x 8" mixed media SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Fly me away!

AND THE CLOUDS DANCED 6" x 6" pastel SOLD! A day of passing . . . of a life so dear.  A sad and broken heart . . .   lightened from the lifetime of memories.  Kiss the clouds . . .  and embrace the knowledge that you are now at peace.  Love you Mom

APPLE 'TINI 14" x 11" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR* * courtesy of Tirage Art Someone else out there sure enjoy their drinks! This little baby is going to a wonderful home. Thank You Tirage Ar t ! 

24 HOURS 12" x 9" pastel + silver leaf glass + silver frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR * * Commissioned through  Patrician Design Can hear you out there saying"24 hours??" Well apparently airline pilots have a rule that they can not  consume alcohol within 24 hours to lift-off. See . . .  you learn something every single day!

COW / LIZARD + BUGS Courtesy of Ray Street Custom Framing + Gallery And what have I been up to? Acrylic paint, toys and bugs! Saturday the 13th, is the opening reception  of " ROBINSON + RODEN " at Ray Street Custom Framing + Gallery in San Diego and concurrent  with Ray-at-Night, North Park's monthly art walk.  Above, COW/ LIZARD + BUGS , is a multimedia piece I created  for this exhibition. Originally the little critter was made for my  Tiny Toyland awhile back, so decided to take the little guy and create  a little scene within a plexiglass box that hangs on the wall. Below is a detail view of the little guy and the bugs. Pretty cool huh?  

BULLS EYE 5" x 5" pastel museum glass + gold frame $95 + $5 insured shipping And it's a lazy kind of day that calls for 4 olives!

JUST ONE SHOT 5" x 5" pastel museum glass + gold frame $95 + $5 insured shipping So where did all that candy take me? To drinking! 

YORK 7" x 9" pastel 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" archival white mat, museum glass + gold frame  $350 + $20 insured shipping Munch . . . munch . . . munch! Gum balls and peppermint patties  . . . yum! Again, thank you to Tirage Gallery , keeper of my art,  whom oversees my petite pastels as I slave away over a couple of commissions!

DOTS . . . 7" x 9" pastel 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" white archival mat, glass + gold frame SOLD! I'm posting this once again and with many thanks to Tirage Art , since they are the keeper of my candy. I've been very quiet in my corner for have been absorbed with a couple of commissions. Keeping my energy  up by popping candy!  Woe is the life of an artist, huh?

 A BLAST OF PINK 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, museum glass + black frame Energy . . .  bursting throughout the air. Electricity . . . with colors flashing. Excitement . . .  for a fresh new day. Eeeeeeeeee! ! ! ! ! !

ROLLING REDS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured priority shipping Red . . . blast . . . heat! Ending of summer sure gets unbearable.