I feel sometimes like I am many artists. My work is all over the map…style wise,technique wise, medium wise. But today while putting away some recent art pieces I had a news flash to self!
Done on hard board over several other paintings…mixed media.
Watercolor paper 140 lbs, acrylic inks, and black pen.
What I see is similar color choices, similar shapes, similar line work….yep, same artist. What do you think?
I am still in love with florals! Sorry I can not help myself.
Today's painting started yesterday with a day spent in Karen's studio in Solvang. She does her thing and I do mine but we sometimes stop and take a look and comment. Karen's a planner and I am not. Beautiful still lifes come from her garden. Me…my flowers don't really look like real life!
Day One
Using acrylic paint and 300lb Fabriano paper I proceed. (Karen thought maybe I should stop here)
Day Two, morning
Trying to get this painting organized I start some line work using Sharpie Marker and my Stabillo Pencil.
Day Two, late afternoon
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"Two Lemons and a Lime" 24"X 30"
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Yesterday I spent the afternoon at the studio of a friend. She was doing watercolors of grapes and I was doing my "Jesse Reno" painting method (another time I was share this method with you!). Many hours later my painting was completed and my friend mentioned at the last moment, "Remember to sign it!".
Oh, NO! We have a problem, Houston! Which orientation should this painting be viewed?
Does it matter? Where would sign it?
All of us are entitled to change our minds…even a doll.
As a Day of The Dead doll she was scary looking indeed!
However she felt her head was too large for her body and that bothered her a lot!
She sat around for a long time and couldn't get those thoughts out of her mind…so she changed it!
Now she's happy and so am I. Frida is going to Art Hus today in Solvang, CA There she hoping to find her forever home with a nice family.
$65.00
All mixed media on different surfaces and different sizes.
I am happy with all of them for different reasons!
I am working on a large project (one piece, large in size) for a client and want to get somethings down for fun and games. Enjoy.
This past weekend I traveled to the Bay Area to deliver paintings to buyers. I was excited and nervous as these had been sold over the internet and the buyers had not yet seen their selections in person. All of them had seen my work before but still...that is trust!
While in Walnut Creek, CA I visited a long time friend, once roommate Becky. While we toured her new home for possible painting sites...what would look good where...She surprised me by pulling out a painting I gifted her in 1967 for her 21st birthday.
Geisha, 3ft X 3.5 ft, Acylic on canvas
I was stunned. I had not seen this work in almost 50 years! The actual size is approximate because the bottom is wider than the top. Luckily Jonelle was there to tell the story of how I happen to use a trapzoid sharp canvas. It seemed that another art student had already taken my prepared canvas (in those day we made our own canvases from scratch) and used it. "Oh, you can just use one of mine!" I just didn't notice her poor craftmanship til too late!
Not only has this painting aged well but so has the birthday girl, Becky!
She will love the idea of her picture sideways! I will have to correct later.
Last year ended..yeah. I really do want to focus on just a few things this year. I am sharing photos of art projects I have done in recent weeks so you can see I am very scattered!
Made of Paperclay. I love making little things!
Crochet Market Bag. Some times I like to be mindless and practical!
Rocks from the garden. "I love you" is painted on the back.
Some days I must doodle!
Taking Life Book 2015 class...way out of my comfort zone!
Watercolor sketch
Play after watching artist Shirley Trevena's videos.
So is there a problem here? Well, I hope to make a change in 2015! Wish me luck!
Coffee Cat has decided to continue showing my paintings into 2015! Yes, it will end but til it does there still time to have a cup of joe and see the show! For details: read this post
Big news!!!
I am so excited to announce that I am exhibiting some of my favorite oil paintings at the Coffee Cat in Santa Barbara for the months of October and November.
Mary Price, a talented assemblage artist and art friend, has curated 16 of my floral oil paintings to share.
"Fresh Flowers For Sales" is open October 1, 2014 and will run through November 30, 2014.
Please come to the Coffee Cat for coffee and to see "Fresh Flowers For Sale.
I have posted all 16 paintings here with information in case you cannot come to the exhibit.
If you are out of town or see something you must have right away, please contact me, Sukey Buchanan at sukey2studio@gmail.com or Mary Price at hbf1111@gmail. com.
All of these lovelies are for sale and range in size from 8"x8" to 24"x30." I would happy to send flowers to you in the mail!
SHOW DETAILS
The Coffee Cat is located at the corner of Anapamu and Anacapa in Santa Barbara, kitty corner from the gorgeous and historic Santa Barbara Courthouse and across the street from the downtown branch of the Santa Barbara City Library.
Coffee Cat, 1201 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, Califonia 93101.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 7:00pm. (805) 962-7164.
Jar On The Sill
Oil, 8"X8", $48.00SOLD
Petal Perfect
Oil, 24"X24", $540.00SOLD
Blue Pot
Oil, 18"X24", $324.00 SOLD
Cup and Glow
Oil, 20"X24", $360.00SOLD
Tequila Sunrise
Oil, 24"X24", $432.00
Santa Fe Reunion
Oil, 24"X24", $540.00SOLD
Tulip Time
Oil, 11"X14", $120.00
Rising Above
Oil, 12"X 24", $216.00SOLD
Midnight Blue
Oil, 24"X30", NFS
Sweet, Sweet Peas
Oil, 20"X20", NFS
Southern Belle
Oil, 20"X20", $300.00 SOLD
Forgive Me?
Oil, 11"X14", $120.00
Golden State
Oil, 11"X14", $120.00
Roses From Paris
Oil, 20"X16", NFS
Pip's Dream
Oil, 20"X24", $360.00
Please, Please, Yes, Yes!
Oil, 20"16", $240.00
(Special thanks go to Karen Young, who was kind enough to let me paint with her in her lovely studio and for her support and encouragement. This show would not be possible without her. )
I will be showing my age here but I do know what a "Blue Plate Special" is...but for those who do not here's an informative explanation.
These four watercolors celebrate the Blue Plate Special. I think they would look great in a trational styled dining room. What do you think?
I have a favorite one...do you?
