SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

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!

DEL'S SHORELINE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR Coronado beach is considered one of the top ten and just steps away fro the Hotel Del.  A wonderful destination for July 4th! And I am so appreciative for representation  and sales by Tirage Art .  Thank you!

MARILYN + THE DEL sold - private collector Iconic . . .  no other words for the little lady. Time has rolled on yet she is still as popular as ever.  One of my dearest friends loves Marilyn and so I was commissioned to create a likeness.  It has been over 50 years since the filming of "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn and Tony Curtis.  The film was shot in Coronado which is a peninsula of San Diego and considered one of the finest films ever produced.  Click here to read The Del's historical account of the filming. And thank you so much Alex!

DEL AT TWILIGHT 10" x 8" pastel museum glass + gold frame  $450 + $25 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive The sun has slipped yet darkness is hiding . . .  and the sky casts a blue tint. Eerily the light glows . . . casting a spell to an enchanted evening.

FLAGS, PALMS + THE TURRET 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 pastel SOLD The beach in Coronado is considered one of the top 10 . . .  at least from some travel lists.  Perched steps away is the infamous, internationally  known Hotel Del. And for the holiday weekend,  can just imagine the place was jumping! And I'm happy to say that Flags, Palms + The Turret is jumping to a new owner overseas.  Bon voyage my petite pastel!

SPRING AT THE DEL 10" x 8"w pastel, glass + gold frame   SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR One of my favorite places . . .  Hotel Del Coronado! Recently while walking through the grounds, I discovered several garden beds. They bordered behind the back of the hotel  and tier down to the beach. So now Del is now growing their  own herbs and many varieties of vegetables.  So green! 

FLAG, PALMS + A TURRET 6" x 6" pastel museum glass + 12" square gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR A delightful, petite rendition of Hotel Del's turret.  Iconic yet something we generally take for granted here in San Diego. Amazes me that the image is  so world renowned. And since we're in the middle  of spring break, Coronado's beach is hopping! I know I have been pretty much MIA here in  blogger-land, but had been so wrapped up with  finishing our taxes. And this year the results were  not good, but Uncle Sam is pretty happy. Love  doing my bit with helping the economy!

BEACH VIEW OF THE DELL (HOTEL CORONADO) 14"h x 18"w pastel 18 1/2"h x 23"w gold frame   SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Today I was notified that Tirage sold my pastel, Beach View of the Dell , which is pictured above. Many, many thanks to Tirage for their representation!  And a reminder that I have additional California pastel  scenes on exhibit with Tirage's The 31st State show. They are located at:  One West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 #626-405-1020 or click onto their website here .

DEL'S SHORELINE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass _ gold frame SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR Yesterday I posted a pastel, Turret at the D e l ,   which focused on the main turret of  Hotel del Coronado .  The Del's Shoreline - pictured above - is a petite  rendition  of the hotels beach. In fact, their beach  has been selected  many times as one of the top ten in the world.  And it  is glorious! White clouds ripple throughout the blue sky, as the waves roll onto the beach. So please enjoy! 

TURRET AT THE DEL 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR What's the best way to beat the heat? A trip to the beach. And  Hotel del Coronado's back door opens  onto one of the top beaches in the world.  Here is a petite pastel with a view of it's iconic  turret, which was just purchased by a Collector. Happy summer!

TURRET AT THE DEL 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR With spring in the air and the sun shining,  I believe it calls for a trip to the beach. So what's more famous than Coronado beach? The Hotel del Coronado.  This is a view of it's iconic turret. Previously I posted a painting of the Del  with some interesting facts. Such as murder . Click here to read more.

HOTEL DEL pastel, 10"h x 8"w courtesy of Tirage Fine Art Gallery SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Today is an exciting week for me with anticipation of a couple of out-of-state / country guests! So wonderful to catch-up with news, share wonderful dinners and just enjoy one and another's company. The excitement is killing me! I just can't pay attention to finish a started petite painting, so decided to post a recently completed pastel in Tirage's possession and available for sale. This painting is a slice of the iconic vacation landmark Hotel del Coronado . Even though the hotel is a conglomeration of several various shaped buildings, it is visibly known for it's red turret which graces the front entrance. The hotel which dates back 120 years, is a beachfront luxury resort as well as a location for motion films, such as Some Like It Hot, that starred Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis. There is even rumored a ghost, Kate Morgan, still inhabits the premises. She had...