SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

TURQUOISE + ORANGE *Courtesy of Tirage Art SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Chalk up another year . . .  man, they fly bye! Happy New Year to one and all! May it bring each and everyone happiness.

THE ULTIMATE GIFT 8"h x 5"w pastel 11 1/2" h x 8 1/2" w ornate scrolled gold frame PRIVATE COLLECTOR The holidays are upon us . . .  amazing isn't it?  My apologies for I've been so very quiet here. It's just  I have been working  on commissions,  mailing out purchases and working.  Just keeping a girl out of trouble. Anyway, I would be remiss to not express  my gratitude, for all out there whom have  supported me in art and encouragement.  I am ever so thankful! May each and everyone of you have a wonderful  holiday and be surrounded with your family and friends.

LILY BUDS + PADS 8" x 10" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Put a bit of tranquility into your life, for the season is upon us. Tirage has hung their Holiday Salon Exhibit .  This is a great opportunity to select an unique  and wonderful gift for your loved one,  as well as support artists. Thank you Tirage for the sale!!

LOVELY  (Huntington Gardens) 5" x 8" pastel 8" x 11" ornate gold frame, anti-reflective UV glass SOLD! *Courtesy of Tirage Art With the hectic pace of the holidays, hoping  to find some tranquil time. 

A PINK KISS   4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Subtle, light, sweet . . . and so soft of a touch! Last weekend I participated in an open art studio as a guest artist of Victoria Huckins . It was such a pleasant  experience and especially after I have been so consumed  with daily life.  It also gave me an opportunity to revisit a few older pieces  of my art. Above is such a precious light piece that makes  my heart soar when viewing. Definitely is one of my favorites!

WASH OVER ME 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat* *no glass nor frame Without a frame nor glass, it's an even BIGGER surprise! Click onto the paypal button to see what the limited-time  price is. You could almost say I'm running my own  blue-light special for 1 week in celebration of my stint as guest artist on Sunday, at the upcoming  UHARTS art tour.  -By the way, K-Mart just begun running their  infamous blue-light specials once again, so  think I'll jump into the game too!-

PINK PAIN  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival mat, anti-reflective glass + black frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR A second day of surprises!  Click onto the paypal button to see the reduced  amount for this framed petite pastel. It's all in the  spirit prior to this Sundays art studio sale  at UH ARTS OPEN .

WHERE'S THE MOUNTAIN 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, anti-reflective glass + black frame SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR I'm preparing for University Heights Arts art studio tour ,  which is next Sunday, November 8th in San Diego.   I rarely do art festivals, so this is truly a special occasion! Plus am honored that I'm the invited guest artist by artist  Victoria Huckins. So for the event am running special sales  of  my original pastels, but I feel art supporters and lovers  out-of-the-area should also have the opportunity! So daily prior  to the event, I'm running special deals online. Have fun and click onto paypal's "add to cart" to see what you're savings are for the original pastel WHERE'S THE MOUNTAIN.   Thanks as always for your support!

ESCAPE                      PREVAIL With humble thanks to Artist Victoria Huckins on selecting me  as her guest artist at the Art Shed during UH ARTS OPEN !  It is a rare occurrence for me to participate in art festivals, so am looking forward to the occasion. And in honor  of the day, I will have special sales for the event - which  will be posted daily - as a preview sale giving out-of-area  individuals also a chance to pickup a great deal! The 10th annual event will be held on Sunday, November 8th  from 11 am to 4 pm. This will be an enjoyable day of arts,  coupled with food tastings at over 15 restaurants. There is  also shuttle for convenience. This is a great opportunity for art lovers to meet artists  and pickup amazing deals!  Please click on the above links to read more on the event.

THE TRAVELING CLOUD 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR With much gratitude to Patrician Design in Albuquerque for the sale!

SOOTHE MY SOUL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR With many thanks to Patrician Design , this sweet little sky pastel  is one of three that went to one new home! Many thanks to my gallery in Albuquerque and to the art lovers.

DOCKED IN THE MORNING pastel Private Collector Away she floats . . . . to a wonderful home. Thank you

A YELLOW SWEEP  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame  $95 + $10 insured shipping Watching the colors as the evening slips in . . . . 

A PINK DAY 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" white archival mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping Colors, colors, colors!  A fluffy and light day to behold.

ELECTRIC NIGHT 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" white mat* *no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping Rainy days make me nostalgic. Reminiscing with past pastels  . . . dream away!

DROP, BLAST, GLOW 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel  8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Majestic fall colors with a bit of heat!

ONE PALM 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Now with Fall here, hoping on some beautiful evening skies!

NIGHT OF COLORS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, museum glass + black frame I walk . . . a journey. The days pass . . .  encircled by family and friends. My life is enriched by all . . . reflected by the vivid colors. Count my blessings.

ZIG-ZAGS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame $150 + $15 insured shipping Love the title!  Not only indicating the lines of the drapery,  but also how I've been feeling lately.  Pretty hectic around here. But nothing a good ole' chocolate donut can fix!

SKETCH OF CECELIA .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  SKETCH OF ME charcoal+ pastel As I had wrote in a previous post, last week the beginning drawing class had been drawing each other. "SKETCH OF CECELIA" is my class demo and "SKETCH OF ME" which I did about a year ago, was shown as  another example. My . . . I look serious huh?

 A BLUE NIGHT 6" x 6" pastel gold frame + glass $175 + $15 insured shipping Blue . . . but intimate. Goodnight!

ROLLING BLUES + WAVES 6" x 6" pastel  10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $145 + $15 insured shipping  A heat wave is on a roll! San Diego has been unbelievable, yet minimal  in comparison to the rest of the country.  Unfortunately I had not been able to escape  to the beach for relief, so doing the next best thing . . .  dreaming of it! 

PURPLE YORKIE 12" x 9" pastel on paper 16" x 13" white mat * *no glass nor frame $145 + $20 insured shipping Perky and lively little Yorkie! Been so consumed with teaching two classes at UCSD Extension  this summer. The little Yorkie is an example for my pastel class to illustrate the use of lines and texture onto black paper. The students always stimulate my own creativity. 

PINK + GREEN 8" x 8" pastel on artist panel * *no glass nor frame $165 + $15 insured shipping Electric day . . .  popping colors. Happy thoughts!

DRIPPING 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Thank you Cristina! It was late afternoon and . . . the  sun was blazing . . . as I withered from the scorch. The heat parched my mouth . . . as I walked. Yet a beauty I behold . . .  from an illusion   that lightened my step.   The orange clouds appeared to melt before my eyes.

PURPLE TREETOPS 8" x 8" pastel* *no frame nor glass $95 + $10 insured shipping Simplistic, fauvist and just plain purple!

AND THE POCKET RIPPED 6" x 6" pastel 10" x 10" white mat* *no glass nor frame $155 + $15 insured shipping Quickly the rays burst . . . as the sun dropped. Click  here to see "INA POCKET" before the sun dropped.

DREAM AWAY 6" x 6" pastel Rush and roll . . . life is a challenge. Mishaps and pleasures . . .  life is fascinating. Dreaming . . .  life is a gift!

IN A POCKET 6" x 6" pastel *  *no glass nor frame $155 + $15 insured shipping Caressed by the colorful layers of the night.

EVENING BLUE RAGE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $85 +$10 insured shipping The day rolled . . .  at a hectic pace. Emotions . . .  popping. A day to remember.

2 PALMS + GOLD 30"h x 15"w oil pastel, tree bark, palm fronds + gold leaf PRIVATE COLLECTOR Well look it here!  This is an oil pastel with gold leaf on canvas. I also used real  palm fronds and tree bark which is adhered to the image.  A little taste of California for you all!

SHOOTING RAYS   4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival mat, glass + black frame $85 + $5 insured shipping A glimpse of the sun  . . .  it's going to be a glorious day!

SPRING AT THE DEL 10" x 8" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR It's spring at the Del and the Del found a nice home.  Everything begins to pop and bloom during the spring months, as with art sales. So fortunate that my art is traveling to new homes to brighten someone's life. I believe that is the highest honor of an artist. Again, many thanks to Tirage Art Gallery for this sale,  as well as representation and support throughout the years!

LAKE MEAD 8" x 16" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Another pastel traveling on . . . with many thanks to Tirage Art ! I traveled in memories to Arizona every time I gazed upon it. Very good times and a beautiful National Park.

AT THE BLUE MESA 11" x 14" pastel on a cradled wooden panel PRIVATE COLLECTOR Joy!  . . . when a favorite painting goes to a special home. Not only do I love the texture that seeps through the image  from the wood grain, but also this painting was created during my Artist-In-Residence at the Petrified Forest National Park. Was such an inspirational time of my life.  Thank you Jori!