HOW I SPENT MY SUNDAY

Two 8 x 8 x 1 1/2 on canvas and Two 9 x 12 x 7/8 on canvas. The tree one is so much prettier in real. That's about it. We have had a longgg, tiresome weekend (thanks to Petey the Wonderdog)..and it's late..more tomorrow..(Petey is fine--he's just not a good dog..LOL)..

Live Artfully!

NEW ISSUE OF PORTALS ZINE IS READY FOR PRE-ORDER!!! DON'T MISS IT!!

This is one fabulous zine, professionally printed and put out by Heather and Joleen. In this issue--HOME, and there are many, many great artist in it this month!! So go HERE, and pre-order your copy! I was VERY impressed by the last issue!!

GOOD MORNING!! ANOTHER PAINTING! AND Elizabeth Gilbert: A different way to think about creative genius!!

Well, this weekend absolutely flew by!! I can't believe that March is almost over, and April is right around the corner!! I have to get busy. I have a notebook of shows to apply for the year, and have to send in my forms and money. I am also trying to get into a weekly thingie, which should be very, very productive!! Cross your fingers!!

I have to go switch out my display at the retail store -- TALK OF THE TOWN -- today also. I am going to take some more paintings and things in. I want to keep the display fresh, and not keep trying to sell the same old things month after month...LOL..(I know it's only been 2 WEEKS). Also--if you love candles--you can order some of the owner's special ones--they smell FABULOUS!! He has designed the scents himself, and they are just MAGICAL!! They are called Heirloom .... total YUM!!

Petey woke me up at an ungodly hour this morning, and as my eyes FLEW open, and I realized that he was SOUND ASLEEP, I couldn't help but to laugh at him. He was howling like a coyote..in his sleep..lol lol..We are a month away from having him 2 years now, wow--how times flies--and I can't help to think fondly of the changes that have occurred in him since that time. He went from being a scared, abused puppy that wouldn't even stick his nose in the front door to pratically living in the house. Now, he DEMANDS that we let him in, and gets pouty when we don't. He stays in every night, and has adopted a corner as his domain. The only downside to this--other than his DREAMING that he's a coyote, is HE SNORES. Good Gosh!! I mean like a freight train!! Luckily, he's like a man and if you tell him to hush, he rolls over and the snoring ceases..LOL.

Well, that's about it -- nothing new on the homefront..

Live Artfully!!
~~Suzan~~

Also--if you have a minute--check this out!! (Hope this works--I have never put a video on here..and I am not the brightest crayon in the box when it comes to videos..



Or here's the link--THIS IS WELL WORTH WATCHING!!http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/453

MY LATEST PAINTING.

The painting is 9 x 12 on stretched canvas.

Live Artfully!

~~Suzan~~

ART JOURNAL PAGES -- WONDERFUL and GLORIOUS!!

ONE MORE TONIGHT..

One more...9 x 12 on canvas...sweet dreams everyone!
Hugs!!
me.

TWO 9 x 12 PAINTINGS....

Well, I finally am doing something. It seems maybe that my muse is back!! I have had the hardest time lately doing art. It just wouldn't come to me, but today it was easy, and came out nicely! So..happy..happy!!!
Live Artfully!
~~Suzan~~

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!

GOOD HAPPY MORNING!!!!(YES!! I AM SCREAMING AT YOU!!)..WAKE UP!! I hopped out of bed at 6am this morning, got my coffee and WENT OUTSIDE!! I didn't have to bundle up, stand in front of a heater, my feetsies didn't get so cold that my toes were threatening to fall off and move to Florida (without me!)... I DID..hear birds chirping, played with Petey, and felt the early morning WARMTH ............OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! I feel like a butterfly coming out of an over wrapped cocoon. I WORE SHORTS yesterday!! We dug up some trees and moved them to the front yard yesterday! Ok..let's be honest here--Nature Boy went into the woods, Nature Boy dug up the trees, Nature Boy planted them in the front yard...BUT..I DID walk out into the yard and inspect the finished product of "OUR" venture...LOL..I waited until he re-planted them too, just so that I would have the OPPORTUNITY of being MEAN and telling him that I wanted them "over there" instead..LOL LOL...One of the great things about being married is that you get to take credit for what your spouse does...hehehee...so I can say WE planted trees....when actually, I didn't touch a tree..LOL. Oh, how I feel like dancing today. I loveeeeeeeeeeeee warm weather. (Please remind me of this when I am whining about the heat in about 3 months--praying for cold weather!!)..I hope you have an absolutely beautiful, happy day!
Live Artfully!
~~Suzan~~

REWORKED PAINTING

Last night, I reworked an older painting. I was really happy with the results!!

Live Artfully!

~~Suzan~~

HELLO SUNSHINE!!!

OMG!! It is such a beautiful, glorious day today. I feel like a new person!! I didn't have anything new to show you--so, I found a picture that Nature Boy took last Spring.

The high school visit went wonderfully!! I gave a speech on Internet Marketing, and then on Collage to them. They asked questions, and I answered them. Then I gave them all a free domino pendant. They seemed very happy!!

The teacher wrote me and said that I had inspired them into their collage unit, so, I guess I did ok. I was really a nervous wreck--having never done anything like that before.

Sorry that I haven't been around. I have been in a mental collapse state of mind, and can't seem to function very well...COLD WEATHER does that to me. I can't stand it. I need to move to Tampa or Key West...or at least buy a winter home there...LOL.

I have been busy though. Setting up all the shows for this upcoming year, making decisions on which ones to try for, and finding a larger art market than the one that I was previously going to. The Artist Market (the one on Saturdays) was a nice enough place, but really the money wasn't there. It's like--"it was nice to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there", and at times it left me feeling uncomfortable, there was a lot of "family" drama going on, and who needs that? I am in Art to make a living, not walk around on eggshells, so that no one feels bad. I needed to find a large market with a lot of people (shoppers), and I did just that. Cross your fingers that I get in!!! I had to really sit, and focus on what shows I wanted to do this year also. I was thinking one a week!! (OMG--that is total insanity)..I always want to bite off a bit more than I can realistically chew, and I had to backtrack. I have to slow down, and FOCUS. I had to write my goals down, I think that I will start small on the shows, but I do have down to do some serious big ones in 2010. That will give me time to build a business, and build my stock up. Anyway..I am going back to creating, and probably with a vengence..LOL..I feel like my arms have been cut off..and feel SO out of the loop. NOT CREATING does that.

Live Artfully!
~~Suzan~~

YOU EVER HAVE A NIGHTMARE...

Of going back to High School?? WELL..TODAY..I am. I have been asked to be a visiting artist in an area high school, so I am packing my art up, and going back..hehehe..I am very excited and nervous!! Must run..lots to do before I get to leave. Will tell all when I get home!
Live Artfully!!
~~Suzan~~

TWO DOLLIES

Here's my latest, and last for a while..(or so I say..heheh)

Live Artfully!!

~~Suzan~~