SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

RED + BLAZING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel mat, glass + black frame $150 + $15 shipping ( tax inclusive)   Just revisited this petite, blazing pastel when Patrician Design sent out a mailer.  Love the heat! 

  AS THE BLUE SETTLES  pastel This sweet small thing has been downtown at Patrician Design . They wanted an image for a mailer so I just revisited it.  Forgot how much I liked it! Simple + subtle.

CLOWN KITTY (Gordon) 5" x 5" pastel on wood 6" square white frame and glass Private Collector A week ago Saturday was my time to hang on a sidewalk  at Patrician Design and paint kitties and pooches.  That was a trip! Fortunately it was a sunny, nice day with many people strolling  bye. I got to paint Tater and his Mom brought Tater along.   So I juggled treats, pet the pooch and painted away. Such a happy  dog! And I think Tater had enough treats to last him a week! I painted Clown Kitty (Gordon) before the event, so didn't  have to juggle a kitty. But Gordon really was wearing a clown  collar in the photo, so I didn't take an artistic license and create  it. Wish I would have thought of it though, for so cute!   And if you're in the market for a pet portrait, hop right down to Patrician Design in ABQ for there's one more week to this event. 

LITTLE MINNIE'S SKETCH 5" x 5" pastel on wood    I can not believe the amount of time that has passed since writing  here! So long in fact, that I almost forgot my password. Oh dear!!! The typical excuse is of being super busy, which is classical huh?  But for now, I have an upcoming fun event that I'm participating in,  is Patrician  Design 's  Sidewalk Saturdays Pet Portrait Series. I'm up  first this upcoming Saturday, the 28th and will be sketching away any  pooch, kitty, rabbit or whatever your little baby is. Bring in the critter or a photo as I create a 20-minutes sketch of the little one.   And it's ridiculously cheap - just $40! Above, is Little Minnie's Sketch, a tiny little gal that comes and visits me.  And below is the flyer from Patrician Design of the event and  3 renditions of one sweet, little pug.

RAVEN 1 8" x 8" pastel + gold leaf 10" x 10" white mat, glass + black frame Wonderful 3-person show I'm participating in titled  SUMMER SHOWCASE  at Patrician Design in Albuquerque. The exhibit jumpstarts on the celebration of summer! I'll be in the company of illustrator Zahra Marwan and Oil Painter Jordan Caldwell, whom I am excited to meet.  Opening reception is Friday, June 21st from 5:30 to 8:30pm  at 216 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, 87102. Always a fun-filled evening on Patrician Design's openings,  so do hope you can make it if you live locally.

STUDY OF ORANGE SLANT  5" x 5" pastel 8" square archival white mat, AR glass + gold frame *Click on Patrician Design  to contact store for purchase And now I'm in the middle of framing.   Above, Study of Orange Slant,  is a sweet, petite pastel that is going to Patrician Design in Albuquerque.  But do not fear, if you live somewhere else, for you can  click onto  Patrician Design and give them a buzz.  Patti and her gal crew is more than happy to forward this  little one along.  Will be posting soon some very exciting news, that's kept  me so busy (and silent) over here. Ho, ho, ho to one and all!

SHADES OF PURPLE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square white mat, glass + gold frame Amazing how colors affect one's attitude.  Purple is a bit somber, huh?  And this one is going to Patrician Design  in Albuquerque!

WOMEN IN HATS   STRAW HAT                         A JAUNTY POSE pastel sketches on paper Working on my little ladies for the upcoming show, WOMEN IN HATS . So funny that the title has changed several times. Today it's Women In Hats yet I've also labeled it  Many Hats  Women Wear and Many Hats Worn . Hmmm . . . wonder what it will be on opening night? Come and see!

WOMEN IN HATS PILL BOX + TULLE                  LILY + POSEYS pastel sketches on paper I've been missing once again, but assure all of you  that I've truly been busy.  Above are 2 pastels that will be included in the upcoming exhibit at Patrician Design. My show is focused upon female  portraiture and epitomizes their unique characters and moods. The show opens May 4th. More to come!

PINK CASCADE OF CLOUDS  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR With many thanks to Patrician Design of Albuquerque,  my Pink Cascade of Clouds has been sold and onward  to a new home!  Do hope it brightens the new owner's life with joy. Many thanks . . . . 

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!

TINY SQUARES + A HOLE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square white mat, anti-reflective glass + gold frame $150 + $15 insured shipping And the remaining donuts and cupcakes - that weren't sold nor ate -  are still  at Patrician Design   for a short time. You can click onto their name for  contact info.  Every morning needs to start off with a donut!

ZOE'S BLING 2  6" x 6" pastel 10" square white mat, glass and white frame $225 + $20 insured shipping This is one of the morsels that will be at Saturday's reception at Patrician Design. And this one was created in conjunction with  "kids korner". The artist gave me permission to recreate her art for  the background, so if the piece is sold then Ms. Zoe gets  a commission!  Here is the information on Saturday's reception. Or if unable  to attend, one may purchase  ZOE'S  BLING 2   online by  clicking on "add to cart" and the piece will be mailed to you. PATRICIAN DESIGN  216 Gold Avenue SW, Albuquerque DOWNTOWN  between 2nd and 3 rd  505.242.7646 Saturday , November 11 th  from 11-4pm Edible art – almost! Display your indulgent caloric treats as wall  art  with  Susan Roden’s l uscious miniature pastels. Roden, an  a...