Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Taos New Mexico

For the past 10 - 15 years I have dreamt of visiting New Mexico. My brother's to blame as he got me hooked on the Southwest Artists Magazine. I would go through each issue, savouring every page, admiring the colourful and diverse artwork, thinking "ah some day ...."

This past May I had the opportunity to join an "Arts & Culture" tour. For five glorious days we toured around the Santa Fe area. We were busy from morning to night. I took hundreds of photographs, as I tried to capture and experience as much as I could, not wanting to miss anything.

As I start putting the experience to canvas, I can relive the light, the colours and the essence of New Mexico, until my next trip.

untitled - 14 x 18", acrylic on canvas


Till Next Time ...
From the Prairies, to the West Coast and Beyond...
Susan

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Hot off the Palette - August

The month of July on the West Coast of Canada was absolutely beautiful with record breaking sunny days. Although I spent much of my time outside gardening and walking the beach, I did manage to complete a few paintings.

(... and Jeff reminds me that I also completed and sent the Fall Island Arts Magazine to press and organized our exhibiting artists for the Island Arts Expo for November.)

This past May I had the opportunity to go on an Arts & Culture tour to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here is the first of many in the series.


"Anywhere Santa Fe", 14 x 18", acrylic on canvas - Available for Purchase



















"Old Relics", 28 x 22", SOLD
Within 24 hours of finishing this prairie scene it was sold to a collector in Saskatchewan.

Giclée Prints are available:
10 x 8" - $80 • 14 x 11"  - $110.














"The Line up", 24 x 12", acrylic on canvas - Available for Purchase










Reminder: book your pet portraits early to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.






Till Next Time ...
From the Prairies, to the West Coast and Beyond...
Susan