SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

RED POSEYS + PRADO 12" h x 9 " w pastel glass + gold frame $395 + $20 insured shipping Well the BIG Bash was to begin next year for a full year, for Balboa Park's centennial celebration.  Seemed so very organized, with a formal committee and all. Then . . . . the "s - - hit the fan", as many would say. The committee disbanded with a couple millions spent  and nothing to show for it, except large salaries for the officers.  Now the city is scrambling to come together,  urging for "volunteers" and get the party back on track.  My pastel, "Red Poseys + Prado" reflects on a  sunnier day at the park. Oh . . .  and if you want to volunteer, here's a link for you.

SPRECKELS 20" h x 16" w pastel This is a side wing to the Spreckels Organ Pavillion located at San Diego's Balboa Park. The ornate trim work  is so fascinating! The organ was donated by John D. Spreckels  to the City in 1914.  Every Sunday free organ concerts  are held here  from Mid-June through August.  Sweet sounds! To read more on the Park and Spreckels, please click here .

CLOUDS OVER SPRECKELS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * * no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured shipping + tax inclusive Long ago the organ player departed and I stood there transfixed by the clouds. Dark and colorful they raced throughout the blue sky. Swift and angry they moved. Dark beauty . . .

Saturday the 24th, marks the opening of Tirage's exhibit, The 31st State . As titled, the art reflects the wonders  of California, thus my pastels showcase Balboa Park, Kenneth Hahn Park and Los Angeles Arboretum.  The opening reception is Saturday from 5 to 7 pm,  and the exhibit continues through April 28th.  To see more of the exhibit  or additional information, click here . 

BALBOA PARK 11"h x 14"w pastel 17"h x 21"w white archival matt, glass + gold frame $595 + $20 insured priority shipping For anyone that doesn't know, Balboa Park is one of San Diego's  gems. It originated as the "City Park" in 1868.  Today the Park consists of 1,200 acres and houses the majority  of the City's Museums. One can also stroll the gardens, hike the trails, watch working artists at the Spanish Village Art Center  and so much more!  This pastel, Balboa Park , depicts some of the unique architecture  viewed across the water lily garden.  More information can be read here .

BALBOA PARK 11"h x 14"w pastel Today was another day of racing around. Even though I am out of breath, am delighted that I haven't been stumbling over my feet as usual. So what was I taking care of? .... running for an estimate to get my little truck repaired. Happy to say, it's getting closer to the shop! So after trudging along this evening with some petites , decided I was loosing steam and better give it a rest. There is always tomorrow, huh? With that said, I'm posting a painting that is in Tirage Gallery's hands, but still can be appreciated. The image is of Balboa Park, which in an earlier posting I wrote that this Park system houses a large number of the City's museums. This is a view across the lily pond as one looks towards the Visitor Center. A wonderful place to spend a day!

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Even though it has been a few days since posting, I have been busy painting away. (Ah-ha - caught me! Guess I haven't been tripping over my feet continually, huh?) I just completed this piece and after framing will be on it's way to Tirage Gallery. Balboa Facade is 10" x 8" and on a La Carte Pastel base, which is excellent in holding my successive layering of unblended pastels. The painting is a depiction of an entryway near the Visitors Center at San Diego's Balboa Park ( http://www.balboapark.org/ ). The Park houses the majority of the City's museums and dates back to 1868. If you visit, this is a must-see attraction.