SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

RED BLAZE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping Red.... so similar to a fire burning ever so bright. The illumination was blinding. It was a hot evening.

PETRIFIED FOREST & THE PAINTED DESERT By request, I delivered last Saturday a presentation to the Colored  Pencil  Society of San Diego , regarding my 2009 Artist-in-Residence  at the  Petrified Forest National Park .  Above are two plein air sketches of the Painted Desert with the third of myself blocking in the right sketch during my residency.  The request of the presentation was not only a great honor, but a  wonderful opportunity to revisit the memories of a great event!

CASCADE OF LAYERS 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping   Layer upon layer the pastel colors glistened as the tangled, diaphanous ribbons fell from the heaven.  My eyes were mesmerized by it's intricacy.

POW! PINK BEAUTY 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Pssst... I heard from a Birdie to prepare for an  incoming  citrus whammy. Kelley, The Contessa is flinging frosting once again,  so ....  Duck! And now I'm sure everyone needs to sweeten their  puckers,  so here's  a pink fluff.

DAY OF DOLLS, JOEL AND FUN! Yesterday I met up with a a very talented artist and friend,  Joel Sharp and we played with dolls. Well... we weren't really playing with them, but rather  chopping them up. - Hey, ... I heard that shriek out there -  Recently I received some beautiful Japanese dolls from  my friend, Linda and have to admit I was a bit hesitant in  hacking away. But those scissors were calling me and Joel  is so fun. His imagination and creativity astounds me.  At this time my little babies are a work in progress, so will keep you updated. But for now, remember a person  really needs to play. And it's always more fun with two!

PISTACHIO PLEASURE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame $150 + $15 insured priority shipping   A petite flower nestled atop the mounds of fluffy frosting. So delicate, rich and nutty in taste.  And then the frosting began to fly in a flurry! Moans of delight with each bite of a pistachio morsel. Oh no.... in the frenzy I forgot to look. Where's Kelley ?

A PIECE OF MY HEART 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR Can't really call this a Donut War now can we, when  we're flinging frosting on cupcakes? When I was in Albuquerque last week, I discovered  the best little shop called Cupcakeology which has little  morsels to die for. Sigh....  So I thought (there I go once again!)... Kelley,  you better watch out!  And now we're flinging frosting  back + forth with cupcakes.  But the Cupcake Contessa is a wonderful adversary  who really hits below the belt. Ouch!.... She really delivers such wonderful little cakes. Check them out at Kelley's blog .