Friday, December 31, 2010

Southwestern Abstract Art, Longhorn Cow Painting by Theresa Paden

Southwestern Abstract Art
"Longhorn Cows in the Southwestern Sun"
By Theresa Paden

36" X 36" 
Acrylic on 1.5" deep gallery-wrapped canvas.

Sold

theresapaden@gmail.com
Click here to visit my blog.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

CRESCENDO BY SUSAN RODEN

CRESCENDO
SUSAN RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold scroll frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Slowly, the hypnotic beats pulsed.

With eyes closed, I let the sounds carry me away

as the interplay of the instruments embodied my soul.

And the sounds swelled as the colors raged.

 Memories of yesteryears... 

Monday, December 27, 2010

A JOURNEY OF HOPE BY SUSAN RODEN

A JOURNEY OF HOPE
SUSAN RODEN
6" square, glass + gold frame
$295 (tax + shipping inclusive)


The darkened clouds cascaded down.

 Determined yet with hesitant steps I traveled the road.

Questions and doubts were quickly erased as 
the orange glow caressed me. 

Hope....

Sunday, December 26, 2010

ANTICIPATION BY SUSAN RODEN

ANTICIPATION
SUSAN RODEN
14" x 10"
SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION

The holidays... are... slipping... by... 

and a brand new year is so exciting!

Wishing abundance, joy and happiness for all.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Gingerbread house, oil pastel painting by Carol Engles

8 x 10 watercolor and oil pastel on paper.

jcengles@verizon.net

carolenglesart.blogspot.com

"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

VANISHING BY SUSAN RODEN

VANISHING
SUSAN RODEN
10"h x 8" w
pastel + gold leaf
PRIVATE COLLECTION OF DEBORAH AMMAR

Regardless of one's religious beliefs, 

may each and everyone be rewarded 

with tolerance, love and happiness.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Western Abstract Painting, Bison at Dusk, by Theresa Paden


Western Abstract Painting
Contemporary Southwestern Wildlife Art
"Bison at Dusk"
By Theresa Paden

36" X 24" Acrylic on canvas

I used my palette knife and applied many layers of thick, buttery paint 
to create this abstract buffalo painting. Lots of vivid colors, contrast, 
and texture in this expressionistic contemporary wildlife bison piece.

Sold

Monday, December 20, 2010

Contemporary Western Art, Bison on the Santa Fe Trail, by Theresa Paden


"Bison on the Santa Fe Trail"
 Contemporary Western Art
By Theresa Paden

36" X 24" 
Acrylic on 1.5" Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Edges are painted, no frame needed.
Ready to hang.

Email me for purchasing information,
theresapaden@gmail.com  
Click here to visit my blog

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Painting of Rooster, Colorful Contemporary Art by Theresa Paden


"Early Bird" 
 Painting of a Rooster 
By Theresa Paden
11" X 14" Acrylic on canvas
Sold

theresapaden@gmail.com
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Humanity in Trees


Indifferent Majesty
48" x 30"
Acrylic on Canvas
2500.

Read more about this painting  www.pamelahuntlee.blogspot.com

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

SKY OF SPLENDOR BY SUSAN RODEN

SKY OF SPLENDOR
SUSAN RODEN
6" square pastel, glass + gold leaf frame
$295 (tax and shipping inclusive)


Race, rush and dash through life. 

The pace accelerates greatly as the days whirl by.

Stop... breathe.... and gaze upward. 

Now smile.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Kylie




This is a work in progress of a good dog friend, Kylie.  She is a sweet Australian Shepherd and is owned by Jim Ginney, my good friend and painting framer.  Kylie is the official studio greeter and it is such fun to see her on my many runs to the framing studio.  I still have to add a few changes to Kylie's portrait but the likeness is there so I am pretty happy with the painting for now.  I will be adding the final changes in a day or two.  Meeting the sweet Kylie has made for, "A Painting Day".

You are invited to:
Gallery Show at the Gem N I Gallery - 815 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA. 
Saturday December 11, 2010 
Reception 5-9 PM

"Kylie"-6x6-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

Winter in the Studio


Painting with a Winter Palette

Winter Aspens
24" x 8"
$ 500

My galleries are asking for winter inspired paintings, so I have switched my palette to Titanium White, Buff Titanium, Cobalt Blue and Burnt Umber.  After a snowshoe trip through an aspen filled meadow I am inspired to paint the bare trunks of these dramatic hibernating trees.

See more of my work at www.pamelahuntlee.com
Take a look at my jewelry designs www.phlee-jewelrydesigner.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 9, 2010

PURPLE HAZE BY SUSAN RODEN

PURPLE HAZE
SUSAN RODEN
6" square pastel, glass + gold leaf frame
$295 (tax and shipping inclusive) 

The morning air was crisp.

 And marveled at the mass of clouds
as I gazed into the distance.

Deep, purple pockets that soared and billowed upward. 

Subtle yet beautiful.

Andalusian Stallion One, charcoal drawing by Carol Engles

10 x 14 charcoal drawing on paper.

jcengles@verizon.net

carolenglesart.blogspot.com

California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

TWO BY PASTELIST SUSAN RODEN

TWO
SUSAN RODEN
6" square pastel + gold leaf frame
$295 (shipping + tax inclusive)

Good times..  cherished friends..  and memories.

Nevada Vista Five, abstract landscape by Carol Engles

19 x 23 acrylic with pastel and charcoal on paper.

jcengles@verizon.net

carolenglesart.blogspot.com

California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Monday, December 6, 2010

Icy Stream by Nancy Goldman

Icy Stream
Image size 15" x 22"
Watercolor
Unframed
$290.00

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

California Landscape, Oil Painting by Theresa Paden

"Springtime in Thousand Oaks"
24 X 36, oil on canvas,
$450.00 unframed
Email to purchase
theresapaden@gmail.com
Click here to go to my blog

This is a painting of an area near our house that I pass by everyday when I'm driving on the "Norwegian Grade" which leads to Thousand Oaks from the Santa Rosa Valley section of Camarillo. The vegetation and coloring on this mountain change daily throughout the year and it looks so beautiful in the Springtime, after the rain has made all the grass grow. The rocks were formed by the volcano in Thousand Oaks, which is extinct now. I love the contrast on the mountain when part of it is lit up by the sun, and the other part is in shade. The road that leads up the grade is very narrow, winding, and steep. There's no room to set up my easel and paint beside the road, but I found this great vantage point at the YMCA across the road. I did a plein air painting, with my palette knife, and took some reference photos to use when painting the larger canvas in my studio.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

BLUE TRUFFLE BY SUSAN RODEN

BLUE TRUFFLE
SUSAN RODEN
3" x 3" pastel
glass + 3" square gold scrolled frame (no matte)
$55 




Feeling a bit guilty after seeing all of Malcolm's holiday spirit.
(He told me to get with the program ... sigh)

So I created a truffle treat for a sweetie. 
Almost bite-size too, as a petite 3" square.

The best part is all shipping and taxes are 
inclusive - cheers!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Friday, December 3, 2010

A TOWN AT NIGHTFALL BY SUSAN RODEN

A TOWN AT NIGHTFALL
SUSAN RODEN
6" square pastel

A TOWN AT NIGHTFALL is my second pastel juried 
into the 6" Squared Show at the Randy Higbee Gallery, 
102 Kalmus, Costa Mesa, CA. 

The first Artist's Reception is tomorrow evening, Saturday, 
December 4th from 4 - 9 pm, with the second on
Sunday, December 5th from 12 to 5 pm. 

Additional information can be viewed at here

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Windy Desert One, abstract landscape by Carol Engles

5 x 7 acrylic with pastel on paper.

jcengles@verizon.net

carolengles.artspan.com

California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

EVENING'S SWIFT MOVEMENT BY SUSAN RODEN

EVENING'S SWIFT MOVEMENT
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


The motion was circular as the clouds raced.

Barely touching the mountaintop 
and the tips of the trees. 

Mesmerized, I watched the movement swell then drop.

Monday, November 29, 2010

PASSIONATE PINK BY SUSAN RODEN

PASSIONATE PINK
SUSAN RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


 Miss Contessa of Cupcakes had a trifecta 
with her cupcakes and sold all three - way to go!

There's frosting all over my studio now, Kelley.  

And she's so right, I retaliated with a bit of pink passion. 

Summer In Alaska by Nancy Goldman

Summer In Alaska
Image size 15" x 22"
Watercolor
Unframed
$275.00

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

SUSAN RODEN PASTELS

ART WALK FOR ANNIE
SUSAN RODEN
DRIP + DRIBBLE (left) and WHIPPED + STICKY 
PEANUT BUTTER (right)
4 1/2 x 4 1/2 pastels
8" square archival white mattes, glass + scrolled gold leaf frames

Annie Salness is a wonderful artist and blogger that 
resides in Portland, Oregon. After experiencing a 
stroke several weeks ago, friends coordinated to aid 
with the medical expenses a silent auction - 
Art Walk for Annie - to be held on December 7th.

I have so much fun flinging frosting with the Cupcake 
Contessa Kelley MacDonald, as well as shooting 
Donut War paintings across the Nation, that felt it was 
fitting to donate some tasty morsels for Annie's cause. 

To learn more how to rsvp for the Art Walk, or purchase 
and donate art to help Annie click here

Saturday, November 27, 2010

REECE BY SUSAN RODEN

REECE
SUSAN RODEN
4 3/4" x 4 3/4" pastel
SOLD- PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Such a gala, with celebrating Thanksgiving!  

Family, friends and food... who could ask for anything more?

Now back to the grind. 

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

ROAD OF HOPE BY PASTELIST SUSAN RODEN

ROAD OF HOPE
SUSAN RODEN
6" x 6" pastel
12" archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$300 + $25 insured priority shipping 


Ahead I see a well-worn journeyed road.

 Days as well as nights of each season, 
many have traveled.

The light glows ever so softly, yet all 
seem acclimated to the twists and turns. 

Hope... washes away times of trouble.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

EVENING GLOW BY PASTELIST SUSAN RODEN

EVENING GLOW
SUSAN RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


Rain slashed periodically throughout the sky, 
leaving the air damp and frigid. 

And the chill was cutting.

 Much later I gazed upward and embraced the warmth 
that radiated by the drop of the setting sun

A beautiful evening!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

GOLD BALLS + A WHITE CHRISTMAS BY SUSAN RODEN

GOLD BALLS + A WHITE CHRISTMAS
11" X 14" pastel + scrolled gold leaf frame
$650
*Courtesy of Tirage Gallery
*Purchase can be made through the gallery

The Holiday Salon officially opens Saturday, November 20th 
with a reception from 5 to 9 P.M. Lets celebrate!

The gallery is located at 
One West California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105