SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

  A PATH * 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square mat, glass + frame Private Collector Calling for the final sign-up of the 3-days workshop, The  Expressive Landscape in Pastel ,  at the New Mexico Art League in Albuquerque. Emphasis will be on compositions, rendering, complimentary colors while capturing the movement  of clouds. The class runs Friday, June 17th thru Sunday, June 19th  from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. More information by clicking here .  * This little pastel had gone onward to a new home quite some  time ago, however is still one of my favorites. 

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.

PENSIVE + COLORS 14" x 11' pastel 20" x 16" mat, glass + gilded frame $395 This Saturday, November 9th from 5 to 7pm is the Artist  Reception of  True Likeness, an Exhibition of the Portrait  and Figure . And I'll be here! The show is at the New Mexico Art League and runs  through November 23rd. Amazing work in all medias. I have three pastels in the exhibit and pictured below  is the 2nd one, ATTITUDE + GOLD. Click here for more information.   

MANY COLORS  pastel on paper A little late here, but this is a piece I worked on at last  week's life drawing session. Heidi is a wonderful model  and so enjoy sketching her!  Below is the vamp-in after the first hour. Been experimenting  with laying a base of 3 colors prior to the beginning of  sketching. Gives a nice under-base to build upon. And  going out of my norm'  by use of bright, strong colors. Do  tend to use a lot of light blues and turquoise.

MOTHER NATURE upcycled mixed media sculpture SOLD  I truly love this little lady, yet happy to see  that she's  going to a new home. Mother Nature has been sold!  This fiery little lady will be residing in Taos in a  private collection.  She was recently one of the collected art pieces within  the play, Diptych' written by Mark Dunn, performed by  Albuquerque's Kathleen Welker and produced by the Aux Dog Theatre in Albuquerque.   

TURBAN  pastel on paper Getting back to my routine - sure feels good!  (& unbelievable 1/2 the month has already gone by!)  So today I went to life drawing and struggled away for 2 hours on a full body image that was going  nowhere. Then jammed this out the last hour. 

FEMALE MODEL  pastel on paper This sketch was completed in a hour during a life drawing  session a couple of days ago. Feels so good to be back  onto a schedule here! Time flies and I always seem to have  something popping up, but these drawing sessions really  help strengthen one's eye and hand coordination. And of course, pop of colors always brighten the day! 

PARASOL 12" x 9" pastel on paper Wednesday was a morning of life drawing . . .   so relaxing of a day! Paraso l is one of the 2 sketches I created  at The Artists Studio in Albuquerque. And such a great model!

RED TURBAN pastel on paper With many thanks to Patrician Design in Albuquerque,  the Red Turban has gone onto a new home! Excited that I will have an upcoming show next year at  Patrician Design  on figurative art. More details will  be forthcoming in time. Happy holidays to all!

PATRICIAN DESIGN invites you  to join us for a SATURDAY RECEPTION  featuring SUSAN E. RODEN Saturday, November 11 th from 11-4pm.  Edible art – almost!  Display your indulgent caloric treats as wall art with Susan Roden’s luscious miniature pastels. Roden, an award-winning national figure in the pastel world, applies layer upon layer of crisp clean color – no rubbing or smudging her pastels – each is built-up with exquisite color and technique. Come see Roden demonstrate her perfected process at PATRICIAN DESIGN at a special reception Saturday , November 11 th from 11-4pm Roden also produces sensational portraits, pet portraits, still life studies, landscapes, sunsets and seascapes. Her work is nationally recognized and widely collected. We are grateful to have her back with us in The Land of Enchantment PATRICIAN DESIGN 216 Gold Avenue SW DOWNTOWN between 2nd and 3 rd 505.242.7646 ...

Mt Fuji Well I sure have been painting!  Been busy last week and this upcoming week to finish Mt Fuji on backstage at the Aux Dog Theater in Albuquerque. I've been set painting with them for the past year on several  productions. Above is the current production for NUNSENSE 2  which will open on the 30th of June.  Will print image of the finished wall before opening or better  yet, come to the opening if you live in the area!

ORANGE + BLUE RIBBONS* 5" x 5" pastel on paper *no mat nor frame $50 + $5 Insured shipping It has been quite a while, but I have finally returned to "blogdom"! In the interim, I had moved from sunny  San Diego to sunny Albuquerque, which is glorious in it's  own rights. Having lived here nearly two decades ago, it  feels as if I've returned home.  I have not settled into permit dwelling, so painting on the fly. And what would be more apropos than a colorful, original sky? The skies in Albuquerque have so much movement,  particularly during sunny days, which I will be showing more later. Please note since I'm in temporary housing, that this little sweet sky is not framed nor matted, which has  been reflected in the cost.   

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!

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.

RED LOOK-OUT 6" x 6" pastel 12" gold leaf frame $265 - tax and shipping inclusive The end of the year is in sight. Peek . . .  peer . . . and one can just snatch a glimpse of the future.   Anxiously anticipating!   

A TOUCH OF FALL * 6" x 6" pastel *unframed and shipped in plastic sleeve tax + shipping inclusive $225 A skip to my step and face upturned . . .  I soak in the autumn rays.  The slight chill in the air . . .  livens my senses. And a majestic view of the tumbling  rich colors that mesmerizes. Fall is here!

WHEELING 24"h x 18"w pastel + gold leaf And this is the second painting that is in Albuquuerque for  the Pastel Society of New Mexico's 21st Annual Juried  National Pastel Painting Exhibition.  Honor, honor, honor!

FLYING HIGH 24"h x 18"w pastel + gold leaf Flying High just arrived in Albuquerque and anxiously  waiting to be delivered to Pastel Society of New Mexico's  21st Annual National Pastel Painting Exhibition. Honored  for this pastel as well as Wheeling to be juried into the show.  Now if I only I could be there too . . . 

SIZZLE . . . SUMMER sold Thank you Patrician Design  in Albuquerque for the  recent sale of this pastel! Rumor is that it's traveling to NY.

ART TRAVELING TO PATRICIAN DESIGN A YUCCA SUNSET (left) *   4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastels 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame REDSTONE (right) * 6" x 6" pastel  12" square glass + gold frame * Courtesy of Patrician Design The two above petite pastels are part of the collection  that flew the friendly skies and now are in the hands  of  Patrician Desig n , my Albuquerque gallery pictured below. If you live in New Mexico or go for a visit, this  is a must-stop destination, for it's such a fun place! The store has quite an eclectic collection of art  and housewares coupled with a friendly staff.  More purchases, information and photos may be viewed by clicking here .