SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

 ORANGE SLANT  24" x 24" pastel with handmade burnt wood frame Sold - Private Collector And the same collector whom purchased  Passing Red ,  purchased this and 3 others.  Surely gives credence to the hard work of an artist! Humbled  . . . and thankful.

 PASSING RED 12" x 12" pastel Sold - private Collector So very proud that Passing Red and four other pastels went onto  a Collector. Always feel so blessed whenever that happens!

MINI MOUNTAIN 2 3" x 3" acrylic on wood panel black deep-set floater frame $65 + $5 shipping - tax inclusive   I've been thinking small these past few days. Making life simpler. And to travel in my mind to far-a-way places! Sure helps with minor problems, aches and pains. The imagination is truly grand!!

 MINI MOUNTAIN 3" x 3" acrylic on wood black, deep floater frame $65 + $5 shipping - tax inclusive Some days one feels insignificant . . . and small. so much happening, so much activity . . . all around you.  Enjoy it all.

 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.

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