SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

A POCKET OF CORAL 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame The day came to an end. Down the sun dropped below the Forest's horizon. Away went the blue skies while the clouds were heavy. And nestled amongst all was a patch of coral.

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . .  FUN! SUNSET SWIRL  4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel * SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR  Found myself holding my breath while rushing . . .  rushing . . .  rushing.  Twirled around once and oops! . . . it's Friday. Time for a Friday Favorite Special to jump-start the weekend.  Have fun!

A PAINTED SUMMER 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR The rain had ceased . . . the sun rose . . .  the white clouds graced the sky. . .   and the colors shone as jewels.

CIRCLES + A HOLE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame Okey Ms. Donut Queen . . . here's a white frosted donut I'm throwing your way! ssssssssssssss . . . . .  SPLAT!  Hitting me with  a double . . . lately Kelley   has flung a triple . . . decker stack? Guess I better start stacking these puppies  for her next attack or else get my  little soldiers lined up. And I really wanted to title this Bulls Eye! ,  but there's  more than 1 circle, so that didn't go. Man, selecting a title is a whole different game.

TOWN OF AVALON 2 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame $150 - tax + shipping inclusive Feeling a bit under the weather, so decided to paint something  sunny and cheery. So lets travel back to Catalina Island. I spent a few days there April 2010 to work on art for  a  show through Tirage , with a portion of sales   benefiting Catalina Island Conservancy. You can  view one of my posts with another scene of  Avalon Town here . Catalina Island is 22 miles off the Coast of Southern California,  so boats  are the mode of transportation to get there. All dock at Avalon, which the  Town of Avalon 2 depicts, where little houses  and cottages are nestled at the base of mountains. And so much  to  do  with  kayaking, hiking, fishing, beaches topped with  shopping and eating! Just discovered that it's the 30th birthday of  Catalina Express , one of the boats that trav...

YELLOW STRIPE + RASPBERRY 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR swirls, twirls, stripes + doodles . . . thank you Zoe!

MY RED-HOT DONUT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame $150 - tax + shipping inclusive The fight is on and I'm jumping the gun! The Donut War is back . . .  okey, just 2 days a week  and who ever heard of designated days in a war? Us silly girls, that's who. So get your jelly, ooey, gooey fix by watching fellow artist,  Kelley MacDonald and myself sling the little pillows of love back and forth on Mondays and Thursdays. Getting my little defense soldiers in a row, as I write. ps sorry kelley I threw this out early . . . just couldn't help myself!

AN INERT DAY 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt, glass + gold frame $ 150 - tax + shipping inclusive Inauspicious was the day . . .  continued to the eve.  Massive in weight, t he orange clouds  layered high above.  Dark, brooding and ominous, which created a sullen mood.  I crave some blues! And Olivia here is the link for you:

I'm stockpiling for the attack . . .  for the  word is now out that the Donut War is returning! Foe  Kelley MacDonald has thrown the gauntlet  down . . .  or should I say the Dunkin' Donut ?  (psst . . .  Kelley Dunkin' is raising money to be listed  on the IPO. I think you increased their popularity!) Check Kelley out here to see her delectable but gooey  wonder on the post announcing the Coast-to-Coast War. I know it's unheard of, but the War will be 2 days a week.  Getting my tanks, donuts and men together.  Stay tuned for the fighting days and come play!

SUNBURST 2 5 1/2" X 3 1/2" pastel 10" x 8" double white matt, glass + gold frame $165 - shipping + tax inclusive Dark clouds rolled along the horizon as dusk approached. Such a bottomless abyss to the eyes! Yet out of the depth exploded bright colors against the blue sky. Glorious fireworks of nature.

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.

2 DOORS + WHITE CLOUDS 7"h x 9"w pastel 11"h x 14"w linen matte, museum glass + gold scrolled frame $425 - shipping + tax inclusive Bet you thought I would speak about the heat  and  begin to reminisce of the years that I lived in New Mexico.  Well it truly was a wonderful sight to behold, all the  blue, blue skies that seem to never end, with huge white  clouds  dotting the sky. And the earthen adobe structures  contrasting  sharply against those blue skies. But no . . . I posted this little painting of Taos Pueblo to  let you all know that I am exhibiting eight of my  Southwest  pastels at Ray Street Custom Framing and Gallery.  If you live in San Diego, trot over to view tomorrow evening  during  Ray At Night, a monthly ArtWalk in North Park from 6 to 9 pm. Or bop over there during the hours of 11am - 6pm, Tuesday through Saturdays.  Just a slice of Southwestern life!

FRIVOLITY + FROSTING 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold scroll frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Flinging some frosting for summer fun! Where's the Contessa?

WAVES (top) and WAVES AND GIGGLES (bottom) 6" x 6" pastel HAPPY DAYS AT THE BEACH May your holiday weekend be filled with sun, fun + celebration!

DRIPPING 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR It was late afternoon and . . . the  sun was blazing . . . as I withered from the scorch. The heat parched my mouth . . . as I walked. Yet a beauty I behold . . .  from an illusion   that lightened my step.   The orange clouds appeared to melt before my eyes.

HEAVY NIGHT 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" pastel 8" archival white matte, glass + gold frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping It was a quiet evening and the dark clouds loomed high. Not a sound escaped as the gloom settled. Ominous . . .  and good night.

SIZZLE . . . SUMMER 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame sold Scorch . . .  Fry . . . Swelter . . . Heat . . .  Summers here!

MORNING BRIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR June gloom shrouds the morning. Feel the chill in the air as t he dampness clings? So looking forward to July,  which will bring the morning bright.

LIGHTS OF BLUE, DARK OF RED 9"h x 7"w pastel 14" x 11" linen matt, scrolled gold frame + museum glass $425 - shipping inclusive Pristine and bold the scenery unfolded under bright,  blue clouds,  as far as the eyes could see. Bare loveliness of Nature threatened by Mankind. Fools . . . that never learn.

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