SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

 FALL + FLOW 18" x 18" pastel  $1300 + $35 shipping - tax inclusive   This piece is was juried into Pastel Society of New Mexico's  28th National Pastel Exhibition and on a virtual exhibit thru  December 31st. But what is most exciting is that there was created  a virtual exhibit viewing so it feels like one is actually walking  through a gallery setting!  You can click here to see.

  Close-Up of the Model for the Desert Dairy Farm Residency Maquette height 11 1/2" This is why I've been missing for over two months. And all thought I was getting into trouble huh?  Well, I'm slated for an artist residency at The Desert Dairy Farm  ( Desert Dairy Farm ) this upcoming February and in honor of this  wonderful gift, I wish to build a sculpture emulating the natural  environment and habitat of the desert. The intended piece will nearly top 7', be a three-sided wooden structure topped with a cow built out of recycled materials. I will build - with Dave's assistance in fabricating - and paint  the structure prior to the residency and then install while there.  To help fund the project I've created a Kickstarter project that was  launched last night and only runs through January 16th. Any funds received  above the stated budget will be donated to the Desert Dairy fund to aid  future residents. To read more in detail of my pro...

  DOWNPOUR + DARK  12" x 12" image Sold - Private Collector This past year has been so unimaginable. A year of darkness and electrifying in so many ways. And now thankfully it's coming to an end. I have been so busy but do have high hopes for the new year with exciting news to come shortly! Ho, ho, ho!

 2 LEAVES  8" x 8" pastel  12" square white mat, glass + black frame $175 + $15 shipping - tax inclusive Who would believe, huh?  Now I'm dabbling in abstracts. Actually this was special for a Pastel Society of New Mexico  video program, with getting members to try a different genre.  So the month of October will be on abstracts.  Pictured below are the first 2 steps in executing this abstract.   The top is the first basic shape that has been washed.  The image at the bottom, is at the mid-point of execution.  All is done in pastel onto UARTS sand paper.

 WHITE + BLUE BACKDROP 8" x 8" pastel on sand paper 12" square mat, glass and black frame $275 + $15 shipping - tax inclusive After the rain and the skies cleared the colors appeared . . .  white and blue to lighten one's mood.  And comes the anticipation of a brighter day!

PINKS + PURPLES  5" x 5" pastel 8" square black mat, glass + black frame $155 - Tax and shipping inclusive   This was refreshing to work with purple and pink, since most of my art gravitates towards blue tones.  It is a somber look though.

  ROLLING BYE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel white mat, glass + black frame $155 - tax and shipping inclusive  This is another petite pastel that I created to showcase during my  recent class on pastel washes.  Just so much movement!  One can almost feel the clouds passing.

  EVENING + RED GLOW 12" x 12" Image 16" x 16" mat, glass and black frame $707   Both of these pastels were accepted into PSNM's Signature Member  Show  and hosted at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage + Arts through  Sept. 11, 2020.  The complete exhibit may be viewed online  at this link . All art may be purchased by debit, credit cards or checks by contacting Linda Boatwright, PSNM Treasurer at psnm.treas@gmail.com  or call 575-313-1898 THE GREAT THUNDER 12" x 12" Image 16" x 16" mat, glass and black frame $707

 STACKED + FLOWING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel on sanded paper 8" square white mat and black frame $155 - shipping + tax inclusive I've been off with a busy life  . . . who would believe during a pandemic? In the time I've been MIA, I  conducted a pastel class for Oasis/ABQ. That truly was an experience! I love teaching yet it was so difficult with keeping a 6' distance and wearing a mask for the duration of the class. I was actually abled to cover more material yet sure did a lot of talking! Exhausted when all was done.  So pictured above, Stacked + Flowing  is one example for the class on paste l washes. I feel there is a lot of movement capturing the flight of clouds.

  DARK BLUE NIGHT 3" x 3" acrylic SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR I'm so honored this little piece sold and onto a wonderful home! Now to find a little box. . . 

DARK AS INK 4" x 4" acrylic on recycled wood block * *sawtooth hanger  $45 + $5 shipping - tax inclusive  The world has appeared dark lately, so thought this little painting was apropos of the times. Do hope things will  lighten up for all soon.  This little one is painted onto a recycled block of wood and has a sawtooth hanger or can be propped on a petite easel. Keep safe and well!

A GENTLE ROLL  12" x 12" pastel Sold - Private Collector I've noticed that my art has become very reflective of today's pandemic crisis.  First, I was focusing on mountaintop ridges with the viewer looking off into the sky. Gave such an isolated feel.  I realized this after reflecting on my imagery.  Well now I've progressed onward to water scenes. Felt the visual  movement was hypnotic and lulling . . .  Peaceful.

PINK SWAG 5" x 5" pastel glass + brown frame NFS I've truly been enjoying the rainstorms that have been  passing through. Standing afar, yet almost can feel  the drops!

ONE LILY  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel on wood glass + gold frame $65 + tax (shipping inclusive) I've been going outside to paint weekly to combat the COVID-19  blues. ONE LILY was created at Shady Lakes in Albuquerque that  is stocked with waterlilies everywhere! And throw in some bull  frogs and turtles in the mix. Really a peaceful time.  Pictured below is my blocking-in sketch and the pieced finished  with its frame.

GOLDEN + AFAR 16"h x 24"w  pastel on paper Almost . . .  can touch the mountain ridge. As I look off into the sunset . . .  from a distance. Alone. Social distancing at a perfection. 

VIEWED RIDGELINE 8"x 8" pastel on paper This is the companion piece to Pastels + Afar,  which already went onward to a very nice home.  Struck me that these studies with a focus on distance, really conveys a sense of isolation. Funny the subliminal  thoughts that run around one's brain huh?  Both are a precursor to a much larger piece I'll be posting  very soon. Remain well and safe!

A PINK NIGHT 9" x 9" pastel $325 + $25 shipping - tax inclusive The onset of the evening . . .  was a thing of beauty. As pink clouds . . .  raced throughout the sky. Released happiness and hope!

CALM WATERS 4" x 4" acrylic on recycled wood 5" square black deep-set floater frame PRIVATE COLLECTOR Won't it be nice when the world feels calm and peaceful once more? 

BLUE CLOUD 4"x4" acrylic on wood 5" square deep black frame $125 - shipping + tax inclusive A cloud overshadows the ground . . . yet there is a band of orange hope.

EVENING + RED GLOW 12" x 12" pastel on paper - * Unframed $400 - shipping + taxes inclusive This pastel embodies the feeling rampant in the world.  Hidden contagious virus floating . . . sight unseen. Stay safe

A POCKET OF TEARS 16" x 20" pastel After a month of social distancing, I woke up  this morning to a rainstorm.  The sky is crying!

PASTELS + AFAR 8" x 8" pastel + paper collage SOLD Definitely the world is in an unprecedented and scary  place. This new art, PASTELS + AFAR, I believe is an  excellent portrayal on what we all are experiencing  during social isolation.   Below are three stages to create this piece. Also there is  collaged paper scraps to the foreground mountains. An  experimental execution I'm playing with.