SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

 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.

 DUNES AT DUSK 6" x 6" acrylic on wood $95 - tax and shipping inclusive Above is an acrylic of the dunes at the Desert Dairy Farm at dusk. The palette of colors is much different than I typically use, but  love the feeling! And I loved climbing up to the top of the dunes.  The view was incredible! Below are two pictures with the one on the left showing the  entrance to my little space at the Farm. And the right shows  the interior. Small but just right!

 DESERT DUNES 6" x 6" acrylic on cradled wooden panel One of my favorite places to walk to at the Desert Dairy Farm   was the dunes. They were leading to the top of a hill and the  view was incomparable! Above, DESERT DUNES , is a petite vignette I created while at the Farm.  This was the place I initially would have liked to install the sculpture, but the area was unstable for it continually shifted during sand and  wind storms. Below is a photo of approaching the dunes before walking up to the top.

 PINK BEAUTY 10" x 10" acrylic on cradled wooden panel Sold - Private Collector During my residency I spent two afternoons at the Joshua Tree  National Park. Above is a scene from there.  Was fascinated with the Joshua trees with their shaggy bark.  This was quite a departure for me with a predominate pink palette. Kind of grooving on it too. And an added plus is this went to a local collector, so I get to  visit the painting! Always nice to have that opportunity and see a  piece with fresh eyes.

GATEWAY 6" x 6" acrylic on wood panel Private Collector Silence . . . returned. Many know that I returned nearly 3 weeks ago from an art  residency at the Desert Dairy Farm in Twentynine Palms, CA.  It has been a moving experience, plus the knowledge I gleamed  from the coordinated Kickstarter project was invaluable. Since  my time was consumed with the project, I was silent.  And now is the time for me to write this experience. Above, GATEWAY , is an acrylic of the entryway to the Farm, so felt it was fitting for the start of my journey. The viewer is actually  looking outward from the Farm's entrance and this is a scene  during a high-wind storm, which prevailed for 2 1/2 days.  All background scenery was obscured resulting in an eery effect.  

WEDNESDAY THE KICKSTARTER BUDGET GOAL WAS MET! STANDING HAND-PAINTED JOSHUA TREE BLOCKS acrylic on recycled wood block -  *one of Kickstarter rewards Today has been truly a monumental day in many ways.  With the support and funding from family, friends and art lovers my  Kickstarter budget was met - 10 days prior to the ending of the project.   Truly amazing and I'm so very grateful! Monies still may fund the project with 100% of that amount to be donated to the Desert Dairy Farm to aid future art residents. You can see more about the Desert Dairy Farm by clicking here . And to donate to my Kickstarter project click now .  

  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!

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.

DARK BLUE NIGHT 3" x 3" acrylic on wood  1 1/2"  deep black floater frame  SOLD - Private Collector Well I must have been really partying over here, for just now  realized there is only one blog posted throughout December. What???!!!  So I am posting a sweet, petite acrylic and offering at a  special price. And by petite, this little one is only 3" square.  Please note, that this little one could be hung on the wall or set upon a tabletop or window ledge since it's in a deep-set floater frame.

CLOUD BURST 5 3/4"h x 3 1/2 w acrylic on wood 9"h x 6"w glass + frame Above is the acrylic painting, Cloud Burst , on a  reclaimed wood block that is on exhibit at The New  Mexico Art League's Small Works & Holiday Show . The show is up till January 5th so just a few more  days remaining. More information by clicking here .

MASSIVE YET LIGHT * 6" x 3 1/2" acrylic on recycled wood block * wall hung yet unframed $75 - tax + shipping inclusive The storm traveled on as the sky opened up. Billowy white clouds raced . . .  and backdropped by the brilliant hue of blue. So light, so airy, so uplifting!

CLOUD BURST * 6" x 3 1/2" acrylic on wood block * wall hanging &   unframed Sold- Private Buyer Blue were the skies . . . and pregnant was the cloud. And the purple mass was heavy and swollen with moisture. With fascination I gazed upward as the rain drenched my face . . . cleansing all.

PURPLE MOVEMENT * 4" x 6" acrylic on board /  * unframed SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Fast and fluid . . . the purple cloud flew as the pastel  colors tumbled and rolled.  Light . . . were my spirits.

BLUE MASS 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" acrylic 5" x 5" grey floater frame $115 + $10 insured shipping Since I've been gone from my blog, have been playing  with acrylics. Somewhat different effect than from pastels.  Happy day!

HOT, HOT, HOT 7" x 5" acrylic This is how it has felt in Albuquerque that last few weeks.

Detail of White Sands 10" x 10" acrylic on canvas SOLD! Playing around with acrylics and attempting to achieve movement of the imagery as with my pastels. It's very  different layering onto canvas as opposed to sanded paper  and unsure if I like the effect. But I feel it's so important to try various materials for growth.  So have a sunny day and loose yourself in the clouds!

PURPLE TURMOIL 6"h x 4"w acrylic + pastel Pleased to announce that Purple Turmoil was purchased ,  with a portion of proceeds to benefit cancer research! With many thanks to Artist, Avril Thomas, the International Exhibit "A SMALL WORLD" was held at Magpie Springs Gallery,  South Australia.  It was a great endeavor not only in compiling artists from all over the world, but also in facilitating the auction, press  and website.  It has been a great honor to be included and thank you to Elizabeth Ports of South Australia for purchasing PURPLE TURMOIL !

PURPLE WISPS  6" x 4" acrylic + pastels on wood Sold Complimentary colors do pop . . . enjoy the purples and yellows as they dash  across the sky!