SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

A SUNRISE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat glass + gold frame $75 + $5 insured shipping May your Easter celebration be grand!

A DREAMY MORNING 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass nor frame $175 + $15 insured priority shipping A day of light . . . with a splash of color. A day of lightheartedness . . . and a morning of joy. Color me happy!

PINK + AQUA MORNING 6" x 6" pastel 10" square archival white mat * *no glass or frame $150 + $10 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive Quiet was the morn . . . while the sun slowly rose. The pastel colors intertwined . . . throughout the sky. All was reflected in the water . . . as I gazed from the shore.

CRISS-CROSS 8"h x 10"w pastel on canvas panel* *no mat nor frame $275 + $10 insured priority shipping - tax inclusive I'm in the middle of teaching an introduction to pastels at UCSD Extension, which is always fun for me.  Not only do I instruct the wonders of the medium,  but also refresh myself of other techniques and supplies. Above is the demo piece on priming canvas panels, with an under-wash base of acrylic as well as blocking in the composition with pastel. So much texture which really changes the finished appearance.  Above, CRISS-CROSS is my interpretation  of the movement of clouds at sunrise. 

BLUE SWEEP + TOUCH OF RED 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white mat, glass + black frame $150* *tax + shipping inclusive Flowing, the clouds swished through the sky . . .  creating a pastel palette. Light and airy, the scene unfolded . . .  yet a bright flash emerged. Such a wonderful start to the day!

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . .  FUN! MORNING ASCENT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matt * *no glass nor frame included with this price $95 + $5 insured priority shipping Tomorrow is Friday and the start to an exciting weekend! Work, play and good times . . . meeting up  with good friends that we haven't seen in years.  Bubbling with anticipation . . . just like a sunrise!  

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN! MORNING BRIGHT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel* 8" square archival white matt SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Tomorrow morning is Friday, a day for  Favorites . Morning Bright was posted recently, but I do so love it! Such a snazzy gradation of coloring in such a petite format. Perhaps this will become your favorite too, so enjoy!

FRIDAY FAVORITES . . . FUN! A RISING SUN 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel * Not only is it Friday, but the start of a holiday weekend . . .  yee haw ! The air is pulsing with activity, sun and energy. So enjoy a pulsating sunrise and a sweet deal. One of my personal favorites. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

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.

MORNING ASCENT 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame It was a winding, dusty and long journey. Questioning my travels,  I rolled into a deep slumber  with a fatigued body.   And then was rewarded with vibrant morning colors.  The world is beautiful!

GOLDEN SUNRISE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte $150 + $15 insured priority shipping In the early hours, a ball of white  arose  from the yellow depths.  Without a blaze, but rather a buttery, cool atmosphere. The morning held great promise.

A RISING SUN 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel It was early morning, the air was calm and the colors  were dusky, as I peered out the window.  Instantly the sky became illuminated with a flash as the bold, brazen sun arose. 

A SUNRISE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame It's a holiday weekend and so many are out having a party, yet I had to shuffle off to work. I really didn't mind. I walked to today's job, which was over a three-mile jaunt. Once setting out, I get very absorbed into my thoughts and then the time flies. Actually this is when I get my most creative thoughts for have nothing else to distract me - except for the cars whizzing bye! But my mood gets very somber, for I concentrate so intensely. Very similar to this pictured petite pastel. Sunrises are unlike sunsets for the colors are more subdued with the highlights at the top of the clouds. With a love for color, it takes quite a bit of patience to execute one. And when I returned home, my husband had grilled pork ribs ready to eat!

ART EXHIBITED AT STRANDZ My daughter-in-law, Angela Franco-Roden is a licensed cosmetologist and has set-up shop! She also has on exhibit an assorted collection of my pastels for sale. If you live in Albuquerque - or passing through- stop by Strandz for a wonderful cut, color or style and view some art. Her studio is at 2929 San Mateo Blvd SE, so call #505-872-2555 (shop) or #505-203-3872 (cell) for an appointment and tell her Mom sent you.