10in x 8in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper, image 7″ x5″ $60 includes s&h. Another monotype….this one inspires me to make a new series of one-eyed women.  To me, the visible eye represents the eye we have for seeing the world, the invisible eye is the...

8in x 10in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper, image 5″ x 7″, $60 includes s&h. These next two kitties tell about the relationship they have with us, us with them.  We theirs, they’re ours.  Although that might not balance equally. Here’s another...

8in x 10in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper, image 5″ x 7″, $60 includes U.S. s & h. These two kitties tell about the relationship they have with us, us with them.  We theirs, they’re ours.  Although that might not balance equally. Here’s nnother...

12in x 12in. Mixed media on watercolor paper. $120 includes shipping/handling. Another floral……they are such fun to do when taking a break from Faces….which are still my first love.  And of late, little scenes. What do you know, a painting NOT on recycled paper, but...

10in x 8in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper, image 7″ x 5″, $60 includes shipping/handling. Anyone with cats in their lives, knows how demanding they can be.  Doesn’t mean we love them less, just have a good pound of respect!  Here’s aAnother monotype,...

10in x 8in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper, image 7″ x 5″, $60 includes shipping/handling. Anyone with cats in their lives, knows how demanding they can be.  Doesn’t mean we love them less, just have a good pound of respect!  Here’s aAnother monotype,...

13in x 10in. Mixed media on cardboard. $100 includes shipping/handling. After my run of little paintings on recycled paper, here’s a more “serious” painting. Well, this turned out rich.  A few weeks ago I found this nice piece of cardboard…..gessoed it, added some...

5in x 7in. Monotype and mixed media on recycled paper. See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $40 includes shipping/handling. Another monotype…there is something so intriguing about the marks made by monotype, and only made by monotypes.  I took a piece of 5 x 7 glass, loaded it up...

7in x 5in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 8x10in smooth white cardstock. See sample of my “sewn” Studies....

7in x 5in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. See sample of my “sewn” Studies.  $45 includes shipping/handling. This piece represents my 58th Birthday AND the anniversary of my 4 years of painting……making art has changed me, given me such deep...

Finally, I found a minute to take the picture of my new travel palette filled with my artist quality gouache from the tubes.  As you can see from the legend, I used as many of my M Graham and Schmincke gouaches as i had.  And used a couple of Holbein – they don’t rewet well, AT...

7in x 5in.  Recycled cereal box(gessoed).  Gouache, ink, pastel pencil, ink, charcoal, casein, sewn to smooth white 8 x 10in paper See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $45 includes shipping/handling. I’m hooked, I tell you…..I love creating Beauty out of Junk.  After...

6.25in x 4.5in.  Recycled junk mail postcard (gessoed).  Gouache, ink, pastel pencil, ink, charcoal, oil pastels, sewn to smooth white 8 x 10in paper $45 includes shipping/handling. I’m hooked, I tell you…..I love creating Beauty out of Junk.  This substrate is a postcard...

SOLD 6in x 4in.  Recycled junkmail postcard (gessoed). Sewn onto 10x8in. white cardstock. Gouache, ink, pastel pencil, I’m hooked, I tell you…..I love creating Beauty out of Junk.  This substrate is a postcard throwaway from my junk mail box.  I retrieved at least 6 of them...

A sketch from my sketchbook…I really like how this turned...

full title: Lara Views the City with Minimal Enthusiasm 8in x 10in dictionary paper mounted on 1/4″ wood. Gouache, casein, carbon and charcoal pencil. $100 includes U.S. shipping/handling. I knew when I first painted CityScape that it was unfinished somehow…too bright, not...

More sketchbook doodles, using  my lamy safari pen, gouache in Handbook Journal. I just love the 5″ square books.  Perfect for throwing in one’s purse, but not too small. NCIS Abby……as inspiration point – pig...

Sorry to have been more offline than on….i’ve been in Rochester, NY visiting with and helping my dad out – which included a surprise hospital stay.  And I attended my 40th high school reunion which happened to coincide with my stay here. A lot going on these days. I’m...

Just a silly little drawing today…..and, yes, I did really have an Aunt Erna, but if she ever watched the birds i couldn’t tell you! “Aunt Erna watches the birds outside her window freedom joy and bliss.” In case you are wondering, here’s a bit about my Haiku Art...

Just trying to figure out where to live these days, in California where I’ve lived for over 38 years?  Or back in Rochester NY  where i’m from? “Is there a new home or is a temporary change all God requires?” I ran out of prepped pages (usually golden absorbent...

New, less than a week, and outsmarting me at every turn, yet i LOVE it, don’t know how I’ve managed without.  Steep learning curve though. “Oh so smart you are so much smarter than I am but God beats us all.” In case you are wondering, here’s a bit about my Haiku...

“Strangely Susanna views life with oddest vision confident humor.” In case you are wondering, here’s a bit about my Haiku Art...

What on earth am I talking about? The other morning I was leaving for NY for a summer vacation/family visit, I discovered the end of a shipping tape roll, and not being able to resist a good upcycle project, I turned it into a bracelet.  funky, to be sure, but fun funky! And I haven’t...

“Take end of tape roll paint decorate and glue stuff Bracelet recycled.” See my art tip here and make your own! In case you are wondering, here’s a bit about my Haiku Art...

8in x 10in, dictionary paper mounted on wood. Gouache and ink, covered with gel medium. $100+ Free U.S. shipping Another face….I stopped a video I was watching by Michelle Brown ( MitsiB ) for an online class I was taking with her.  She has such a great face….a compelling...

A simple but happy sunflower presented itself this morning. “Happiness is Now in this specific moment It’s all about...

4in. x 3.75in., gouache and ink on 300lb hot press, sewn to 10″x8″ white cardstock $35+ Free U.S. shipping Too much fun, I bought some new gouache, which is to me my “comfort medium” not unlike mashed potatoes, avocados, and peanutbutter are my comfort foods. LOL. ...

“Maybe it’s a gnome who rules global gps and knows I need HELP!” This silly little fellow showed up today, and I tell you, bringing my gps to NY saves my butt while I’m here.  Otherwise, I’d end up in Nebraska or something.  I should be the poster child for GPS....

6in. x 4in., gouache and ink on 300lb hot press, sewn to 10″x8″ white cardstock See sample of my “sewn” Studies.  $45+ Free U.S. shipping Two faces appeared in this little gouache underpainting, and before it was done it sure looked like sisters to me!  More Art as...

7 in. x 7 in., oil on matboard, $45+ includes U.S. shipping/handling. Another ethereal piece……just playing around.  The face was at first a stamp I had carved….then I just moved into and through the spirit of the painting to complete it. ...

20in. x 16 in., oil on canvas panel NFS My granddaughter and Muse. : ) NOTE: This painting is too large for my lightbox so the photo is a bit white and washed...