SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

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!

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!

PINWHEEL OF CLOUDS 6" x 6" pastel 10" square white mat * SOLD - Private Collector Round and round they flew . . . as the spirals  raced throughout the sky. Puffs of white . . . powdered the vibrant blues. A sunny, happy day!

PAST THE TREES 6" x 6" pastel * *no glass nor frame 10" square mat $150 + $10 insured shipping Dreamy and swaying . . . the colorful clouds moved. Airy and light . . .  softly they flew. Hypnotic and calming. 

BLUE + SHRUB 2 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel  8" square archival white mat* SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Ominous. Twisted branches . . . darkened the horizon. Lightness prevails.

SHADOWED 6" x 6" pastel * *no mat nor frame $95 + $10 insured shipping The shrubs stood upon the berm. Upward the darkened branches reached towards the blue sky.  Backlit by the pastel colors of the white clouds and the richness of the blues. 

A SPOT OF RED * 6" x 6" pastel *no mat nor frame $95 + $10 insured shipping Colorful ribbons and lines criss-crossed throughout the sky. As the blues, reds, oranges and purples splashed across the white masses of clouds.  Dancing ever so merrily!

SHIMMER 6" x 6" pastel on paper * PRIVATE COLLECTOR Walking along the bank . . .  under a canopy of blue sky. The sun so bright . . .  the clouds so white. It's a beautiful day!

BLUE + TREE 6" x 6" pastel * * no mat nor frame $95 + $10 insured shipping Behold the beauty . . .   which captures my attention as gazing upward. The blues, pinks and purples shimmer in the pastel sky. The colors are animated and alive . . .  and dominate the landscape.

BLUE + SHRUB 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $10 insured shipping Branches clustered together . . . creating a jumbled mass. The thorns jutted . . . out through the bent, intertwined crooks. All dotted the horizon . . . with a brilliant blue back drop. The contrast of life. 

ROLLING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame  $95 + $5 insured shipping - tax inclusive Around and around . . . the day goes. Topsy turvy . . . the clouds swirl. And tumbling  . . .  the ground rolls. Catch your breathe . . .  and smile!

TUMBLE + ROLL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, no glass nor frame $95 + $5 insured priority shipping Hurrying, scurrying  . . .  at a hectic pace. Wait! Stop, take a deep breath . . .  and breathe! And look up at the beauty of life.

UNDERCOVER 10" x 10" pastel The layers fell from the skies. Heavy and dark . . . which entombed the mountains. Protected . . . 

LINES OF DECEPTION 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel * 8" square archival white mat SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION "Infidelity!" the stranger sobbed, over the hidden illicit affair  of his wife, the mother of their children.  "Confront?" he questioned with rage in his voice. A heavy sadness was his shroud, that cloaked his torn heart. 

COLORFUL COVER 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + black frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping The mass of color covered the sky, shielding the fiery sun as it descended. Shapes upon shapes . . . colors ribboned and intertwined . . . lights and darks converging. A spectacle to behold.

COTTONWOOD COVE 6" x 6" pastel, glass + gold frame $295 + $15 insured shipping Cottonwood Cove is part of Lake Mead National Recreation  Area , which straddles the Arizona and Nevada state borders and contains 2 lakes - Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.    The Cove is much more quiet and secluded for not  as well-known as Lake Mead, which is much more  centrally located.   Cottonwood Cove is located on the southwestern  side of Lake Mohave at the Cottonwood Basin.  And cottonwoods surround the campgrounds,  providing shade and color. Another gem of the National Parks!

SUMMER SHOWERS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame $150 - tax + shipping inclusive Have you ever stood in one spot  under a sunny, bright sky. Then looked afar and watched a downpour?  Such a day . . . such a delight to see!

WISPY 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat glass + gold frame SOLD -PRIVATE COLLECTOR The day was hot with a  sky rich  and pure  as a piece of blue silk. Swiftly . . . it all changed. Racing white clouds dashed with a fury, whipping through the sky. A wind caressed my face. And then the rain tumbled down.

SEARCHING . . . FOR COLOR 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame Took stock of the scene before my eyes while peering out the window. Grey and dull . . .  what a pitiful palette!  So I focused on motion  while inspired by the music. Take me away!

THE TURQUOISE DOOR 7"h x 9"w pastel 11"h x 14"w linen matte, museum glass + gold scrolled frame $425 - shipping + tax inclusive With a closer view at Taos Pueblo, one can get  a greater impression of the organic structure of adobes. Accents of turquoise are painted on many of the door  and window frame, which is an incredible contrast  against the earthen color adobes. The Pueblo  is a multi-storied structure which dates back  over 1,000 years. 150 Native American Indians  reside permanently within the structure. To view  Taos Pueblo's official website click here . Previously I posted three sketches  of the Pueblo.  Click here to view and read of one.