SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

 The Ridge - Orange + Purple Sunset - Swirl of Clouds Each is 6" x 6" acrylic Floater frame - Dave Roden's recycled painted  pallet wood frame $225 Each Honored my three acrylics were juried into the  miniature division of  the 27th Annual  Gateway  to the  Rockies Art Show . The exhibit opens Friday,  November 4th with a reception from 5 to 7pm  at the Community College of Aurora, Colorado.  Unfortunately I won't be in attendance, however  will be there in spirit! Please stop bye if you live  or visiting the area. The show will be up till  December 9th and miniatures make lovely  Christmas gifts!

  two 6" x 6" pastel  10" square white mat, glass + frame $175 + $15 shipping Well, ashamed to say it's been so long.  Even though there has been silence I've been working away. I finally returned to in-person teaching! That was a trip,  but a welcomed venture. Almost forgot to how-to-do it.  And I've been working on different projects, techniques and styles.  Above, two , is one venture. Abstracts with a focus onto  harmony, balance and rhythm. Also mark making. Will be  premiering several the next few days. And I've been working on a huge project which really has really   consumed my time! I'll be traveling to my art residency again in  a week to the Desert Dairy Farm, where I'll be focusing on this project.  More to come and promise I won't be so silent!

 Dunes at Dusk, Hidden Joshua & Red Spires 6" x 6" acrylics Custom recycled pallet frames $175 each Pictured are the 3 acrylics juried into the 26th Annual Gateway to the  Rockies  Art Show . The exhibit opens today with a reception from  5-7:30pm and the event is at the Community College of Aurora within  the Fine Arts Building. My 3 acrylics are included within the miniatures and priced at $175  each. The frames are custom, recycled pallet wood made by my  husband, Dave.  The first, Dunes at Dusk , is an image form the Desert Dairy Farm of  Twenty-nine Palms, CA during my 2021 Artist Residency. The  middle, Hidden Joshua , is from the Joshua Tree National Park and  the final, Red Spires , is of Abiquiu, NM.   Please contact the Aurora Artists Guild for more information or  purchase by clicking here .

HIDDEN JOSHUA 6" x 6" acrylic  Hidden Joshua and 2 other miniature acrylics -which I'll post later-   will be on exhibit at the 26th Annual Gateway to the Rockies   from November 5th thru December 3rd and held by the Aurora  Artists Guild.  More information can be seen by clicking here . 

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! 

  A GOLDEN GLOW 6" x 6" acrylic on wood panel Private Collector Upon arrival at the Desert Dairy Farm, I was immediately given  a tour of the 5 acres. Such diversity between the mountain ridges  and the oasis! And colors that I did not envision for a desert.  Above, A Golden Glow , is a rendition of the view from the barn  leading to the town of Twentynine Palms. Below is a sample  of what I saw.  One of my goals was to punch up my color palettes, so during my stay, I painted small vignettes and experimented. Felt  I succeeded with A Golden Glow . 

 A DRAMATIC MORNING 6" x 6" pastel Sold - Private Collector So very fortunate for sales during the holiday season and pictured  is one of them!  I am every so grateful for art patrons and each sale, which helps in  keeping the artist alive. And touching to know that it will hang in  someone's home to cherish.  Many thanks!

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.

A PINK RACE 6" x 6" pastel black frame, spacer  glass I'm very pleased that A Pink Race is one of my two pastels that were juried into Randy Higbee Gallery' s 10th Annual 6" Squared Exhibition and Sale !  I was in the gallery's very first exhibit back in 2009 and since  living in San Diego at that time, was able to go in person to  see the exhibit. Wonderful range of art, so fortunate I'm  participating once again! All art will be for sale and they make great holiday gifts! So please click on this link , to see the online show if you're unable to travel to Costa Mesa, CA. 

IT'S A PARTY! 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel  Private Collector Nothing like sweets on one's birthday and today  is my day! But of course, as tradition calls I'll be  celebrating for a month. And actually I started my party on September 9th with a dear friend. IT"S A PARTY was sold some time ago, but just love  how joyous this little treat is, so couldn't help posting once again.

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 .

ZOE WITH TULLE HAT    A REGAL STUDY               4" x 4"pastel                     10" x 8" pastel + gold leaf Once again I've been silent on my end. And it hasn't been  for not working. Between a commission (which I'll be posting  very soon), juried  and solo shows, collaborating on a play and  assuming the 2019 Presidency to the Pastel Society of  New Mexico. Oh, and who could forget there are holidays  coming around quickly!  Pictured here are 3 images that were juried into New Mexico  Art League's  Small Works Holiday Show . The exhibition is  from December 4, 2018 to January 5, 2019. The artists reception  is tomorrow, Saturday the 15th from 5 to 7pm.  Click here for more info at the Art league's website. CLOUD BURST   5 3/4" x 3 1/2" acrylic on wood block 

AN ORANGE GOOD NIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel,  8" square archival white mat,  glass + frame  SOLD - Private Collection of Alex Richardson A day scene and a blazing sunset . . . Two more landscape pastels are onward to  a new home, with many thanks to Alex! BLUE PAST THE CLOUDS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel,  8" square archival white mat,  glass + frame  SOLD - Private Collection of Alex Richardson

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!

ROLLING + MOVING CLOUDS 6" x 6" pastel  10" square archival white mat, glass and burnt wood frame This pastel truly depicts my emotions lately . . . rolling with peaks and valleys.  Isn't it amazing when one is affected by the weather,  daily mishaps and unexpected joys? How's your day going?

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 . . . . 

PETITE STUDIES OF COLOR 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel portraits   I've been focusing much lately on portraiture and color.  And fortunately, when working in pastels, color is so accessible! Enjoying the boldness, looseness and asymmetrical positioning  of the figures.  

ART BLOCK #1 3 1/4" x 2 1/8" wood pastel wash + acrylic Seems like I'm not productive here, yet part of my time has been devoted to these little gems. This is one that  will be traveling to Art-O-Mat , which my art has been  with them since the beginning of the year.  If you haven't ever heard of this organization, you must  check them out! Click on: Art-O-Mat . It began 20 years ago by an artist Clark Whittington, where  he refurbished an old cigarette machine for a show of his art.   Currently the machines are placed all over the States in  different venues, such as the Smithsonian, Cosmopolitan Hotel,  Whole Foods, art galleries, etc. It costs exactly $5 and the  recipient gets an original piece of art. Now isn't this cool?!!!

LEAP FROG 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame $150 + $15 insured shipping * * tax inclusive The clouds today seemed as if they were playing a game . . .  leap frog! 

STUDY 6" x 6" pastel on paper Out of the heads and back onto the greenery!  Taking a stroll at a  quaint corner of the overgrown Bosque. This little one is a study and currently recreating it larger in my studio. Attempting to keep the looseness of the  pastel strokes.