Bridal Shower Card

I recently made this card for a lovely Bride to be, she will be marrying my best friends son this June.  The bridal shower was lovely, the hostess had arranged an outdoor setting under the most amazing oak tree.  We enjoyed ice cold lemonade and iced tea, sandwiches, yummy cookies and cake.  We toasted  with Champange, played games and watched the bride open her presents.   It was a wonderful afternoon spent with some charming ladies.  

My last picture came out a little blurry, it's not your eyes.  This card will be offered in my Etsy store, or you can always email me if you would like to purchase a keepsake card for a Bride to be.

Your Creative Friend
Susan

My Abstract

I recently completed my online line abstract class that was so inspiring.  These are some of my favorite pieces.

 I used acrylics and white out marker on this pieces  

 Self portrait

 This is by far my favorite piece

 A study in shapes

Not sure what my next project will be, it could be a combination of calligraphy and abstract painting. 

Your Creative Friend

Susan

New Abstract Work

I have put aside my calligraphy the last few weeks to learn more about abstract.  I am taking an online class that ends next week, but I see a future for me in the abstract world.  I'm loving each piece I have made, ultimately because of what I've learned about myself and how I see the world.  

  I can express my opinion but my art is still open to interpretation.  Essentially that is why abstract art appeals so much to me.  

  

You can see more of my work on my Flickr site.

Your Creative Friend

Susan

Gifts

This week I had the pleasure of giving and receiving a gift.  Whenever JoAnn Fabrics opens a new store they give a gift to the community in honor of the arts.  My boss ask me if I would  make the presentation check, and I was so flattered.  Donations like these help local art programs that are struggling to stay alive. 

The second gift was personal and from my dear sister, Lillian.  Over the years I have developed a love of owls.  They are so wise, beautiful, intelligent looking animals.  My husband suggested I use this log to display these precious owls.  Just love it!

 Mommy and her babies

 Mommy owl

Her 3 children

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.

Susan

More Abstract Please

I'm loving this class with Alisa Burke,  it has definitely opened a door for my muse.  In the pieces below I am working on a techinque that Alisa share with the class.   

Each one of these pieces appeals to me, let me know what you think.


Susan

The Art of Abstraction with Alisa Burke

I have always gravitated to abstract artwork and admire artists who express themselves through this art form.   When I saw Alisa Burke was offering "The Art of Abstraction" class, I just couldn't pass it up.  Here is a look at my sketch book, I really like the way my pieces developed using different tools.  My favorite part about abstract artwork, is it's open to interpretation.

That is all for now, thanks for stopping by.

Susan

Do What You Love - Lettering

I really like this quote: " Let the beauty of what you Love be what you do," it speaks to my soul.  I started out with a used canvas with many layers.   My tools were a flat brush, pointed brush, acrylic paints, stamp and stencil.  The calligrapher in me gets very picky and is not happy with the lettering, but the abstract artist in me loves the unconventional approach of the letters.  The fact is when using acrylic paint on a rough surface you will not have smooth consistent letter shapes, but you will have letters with character.

Finished piece, maybe.

1)  I try not to plan where my words are going to be as I want an abstract feel to my work.  

2)  After I stamped my owl, it was time to add some other colors.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your having a wonderful creative week

Susan