SUZAN BUCKNER

Good Happy Morning!! I woke up thinking of my mornings as a child, spent with my grandparents. They raised me, and every morning of my young life, my grandfather would get up, and cook bacon, eggs, toast and grits for my grandmother and me. Every day! Can you imagine? I can barely get the coffee pot to cooperate most mornings, as I struggle to pry my eyes open. It was a sweet memory...just thought I would share. It's funny that now, I won't eat eggs, bacon(or any pork), or grits. Goodness--I bet I was 14 or 15 before I ate cereal...(which I DO eat now, but only the yucky high-fiber, cardboard with cinnamon type)....

I found some great pictures last night of Cirque Du Soleil, and sketched 3 of them out. They have inspired me, and I want to paint some of the characters, or at least use them as a basis for some paintings. I was going through my paper stash, and throwing things out. It amazes me that I have so much, and use to feel like I needed every tiny scrap, and now (a year later), I don't see any need for keeping it all around. I have to downsize. I have to clean the crap out of my life. I have always been a hoarder/purger. It is time to purge. To get rid of clutter, and to start fresh...I am afraid that the TV show--"HOARDERS"--is going to come and get me....and take me away..to where they send bad hoarders...(I can't watch that show, it makes me ill--but, I did glimpse at it). If you have a problem holding onto things, and too many things--you may want to watch it...realize that mixed media collage art has made you a sick individual and do something about it....OR..HECK, HOARD some more...hahahha..Have a wonderful day and ...
Live Artfully!!

An 8 x 8 that I just painted while watching the Gilmore Girls..LOL..YES! I still watch it every day!!LOL...Live Artfully!

Inspired by a painting of 3 white flowers....on an orange background. I changed it around a bit, and took the orange for the girl's hair. Busy, busy. Just recieved a phone call with an invite to do a show/market for Christmas. I think only 20 people were asked. Excited, but must work like crazy. This makes the 2nd show that wasn't expected that I have to have inventory for...Thank Goodness that Nature Boy is helping make stuff too..He made a wonderful bird out of found objects this morning, and I went nuts over it!! (I will show pics in the next post)....well..back to work. The days are moving fast...Live Artfully!!!

Ok..The news is...I am SO HONORED to be a part of this project. ....I will be a contributing artist in Pam Carriker's new book called ART AT THE SPEED OF LIFE. If you would like to follow Pam's journey as she writes this you can check it all out at ARTATTTHESPEEDOFLIFE.BLOGSPOT.COM.

I spoke to Pam on the phone, and she is SO excited about this project, and she has put me in the most wonderful section of it..I am just happy dancing for Pam, she has wanted this for a long time. So hop over there, and offer up your encouragement, and follow her on this wonderful adventure!!!

The above painting is called "BROKEN DOLL". It was literally painted in less than 15 minutes last night. I am trying something new--I set a timer for 15 minutes, and I paint. It isn't important WHAT I paint, just that I finish a painting in 15 minutes. It makes you stop thinking, and makes you just re-act. It also warms you up. Most people that do this excercise probably does it with drawing or sketching..but I decided to use a brush. She's not meant to be beautiful..just an excercise for my tired, worn-out, brain..hehehheeh. I kinda of like her.

I hope you all have a wonderful, happy day!
Live Artfully!

Tomorrow..I have some exciting news..tonight..I am in painting mode. Hugs to All!
Live Artfully!

The painting above is now my newest favorite painting. I loved the way it turned out, and the ease in which it came to be. :::Smile:::::

I have had this halfway completed for a month or so now...last night, I decided to get off of my worthless, lazy butt and finish it. It's about 15 x 20, acrylics on wood.