Saturday, October 30, 2010

Gold Hill, abstract landscape by Carol Engles

8x10 mixed media on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

SPIRITS OF THE CLOUDS BY SUSAN RODEN

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


The flowing currents moved.

Up, down, swirled and around the patterns crisscrossed.

Alive spirits akin to ghosts ... boo!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

October Pond One, abstract landscape by Carol Engles

10x14 mixed media painting on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

COLORFUL JOURNEY BY SUSAN RODEN

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


Rippling and falling, the colors cascaded downward.

 And a periodic bright flash amongst the subdued 
palette illuminated the evening sky.

So many colors, so many layers... one could easily get lost within.

Monday, October 25, 2010

San Diego Cityscape Four, abstract mixed media painting by Carol Engles

14x19 watercolor, pastel and charcoal on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Nature's Majesty by Nancy Goldman

These two paintings were painted from the same photo.  The first one was painted a couple of months ago and the second one was finished today.  I took the picture in Alaska in Tracy Arm.  It is such a beautiful place.  I think the two paintings make the scene look very different.   The first one is a palette knife painting and the second one is a watercolor.

I like the texture in this one:

Nature's Majesty
Image size 6" x 6"
Oil on canvas
Unframed
$100.00
I like the softness of this one:

Nature's Majesty
Image Size 15" x 21"
Unframed
$275.00

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

Sunday, October 24, 2010

MEXICAN DELIGHT BY SUSAN RODEN

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


It is hard to believe, but I'm really not into the 
sweet icing - even though I have had great fun eating my props lately.

And of course, there's the flinging of frosting across the nation 
at the Contessa! 

Honestly, I must say that my downfall are huge 
donuts, but decided the need to put this Mexican sweet 
next on my list. This luscious pastry was from the 
Golden Crown Panaderia, famed for their turkey bread sculpture.
Something to consider for Thanksgiving!
 

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

ORANGE OPULENCE BY SUSAN RODEN


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


Love rainy days which is such a rarity in San Diego.

But this has gone on for several days and have 
had my fill of soups.

Is the Contessa and myself still in the Cold War?  

Really don't know, but what better way to lift one's 
spirits than to eat a sweet treat! 

This little cupcake was filled with chocolate
- at least that is what my husband said -

Fall Color


The Colors of Fall are Everywhere

Embrace II
48" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas

Wonderful Autumn leaves which fall from the trees and create confetti on the ground inspired this colorful, limited palette painting.

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Canyon Rocks Eleven, abstract painting by Carol Engles

10x14 acrylic with pastel and charcoal on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Monday, October 18, 2010

Santiago Canyon by Nancy Goldman

Santiago Canyon
Image Size 15" x 22"
Watercolor
Unframed
$330.00

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

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Top of the Stretch Two, abstract equine painting by Carol Engles

8x10 mixed media on paper. jcengles@verizon.net or:

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

TUMBLE INTO THE NIGHT BY SUSAN RODEN

TUMBLE INTO THE NIGHT
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


As I walked, the mist of rain fell onto my face.

A fresh, clean scent lingered in the air.

By nightfall a heavy mass of clouds filled the sky. 

With an altered dark mood.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Silk Clivias by Nancy Goldman

Silk Clivias
Image Size 21" x 21"
Silk dyes on Silk
Unframed
$425.00 

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

RED BLAZE BY SUSAN RODEN

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


Red....

so similar to a fire burning ever so bright.

The illumination was blinding.

It was a hot evening.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

CASCADE OF LAYERS BY SUSAN E. RODEN


CASCADE OF LAYERS
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


 Layer upon layer the pastel colors glistened
as the tangled, diaphanous ribbons fell from the heaven. 

My eyes were mesmerized by it's intricacy.

Light Blue Canyon, mixed media abstract on paper by Carol Engles

5x7 watercolor with pastel and charcoal on paper. jcengles@verizon.net or:

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Sunday, October 10, 2010

POW! PINK BEAUTY BY SUSAN RODEN


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


Pssst... I heard from a Birdie to prepare for an 
incoming citrus whammy.

Kelley, The Contessa is flinging frosting once again, 
so .... Duck!

And now I'm sure everyone needs to sweeten their 
puckers, so here's a pink fluff.

Friday, October 8, 2010

PISTACHIO PLEASURE BY SUSAN E. RODEN


PISTACHIO PLEASURE

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


 A petite flower nestled atop the mounds of fluffy frosting.

So delicate, rich and nutty in taste. 

And then the frosting began to fly in a flurry!

Moans of delight with each bite of a pistachio morsel.

Oh no.... in the frenzy I forgot to look.

Where's Kelley?

Magnolia by Nancy Goldman

Magnolia
Image Size 8" x 11"
Watercolor
Framed

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

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Canyon Rocks Eight, abstract mixed media painting by Carol Engles


10x14 mixed media on paper. jcengles@verizon.net or:

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Hollyhocks by Nancy Goldman

Hollyhocks
Image Size 6" x 6"
Oil
Unframed
$100.00


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

Celebration


Slip Slidin' Away

Fall Aspen Leaves
Watercolor
40" x 25"

Autumn Celebration!
Price Reduction on all my Fall Leaf paintings and prints.
Read about it on my blog:

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A PIECE OF MY HEART BY SUSAN E. RODEN


A PIECE OF MY HEART
SUSAN E. RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


Can't really call this a Donut War now can we, when 
we're flinging frosting on cupcakes?

When I was in Albuquerque last week, I discovered 
the best little shop called Cupcakeology which has little 
morsels to die for.

Sigh.... 

So I thought (there I go once again!)... Kelley, 
you better watch out!  And now we're flinging frosting 
back + forth with cupcakes. 

But the Cupcake Contessa is a wonderful adversary 
who really hits below the belt.

Ouch!.... She really delivers such wonderful little cakes.

Check them out at Kelley's blog

Buckskin Lusitano Stallion, pastel and charcoal drawing by Carol Engles

10x14 pastel and charcoal on paper. jcengles@verizon.net or:

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Desert Plants


Red Queen


There is nothing more enjoyable for me than combining, in a painting, my love for rocks and desert plants.

Visit my web site to see more desert plants, rocks and other, inspired by nature, paintings.





Monday, October 4, 2010

TUNA CLUB BY PASTELIST SUSAN RODEN


TUNA CLUB
10"h x 8"w pastel
14 1/2" h x 12 1/2"w gold leaf frame + glass
$495
Courtesy of Tirage Gallery*
Purchase can be made through the gallery

 Four participating galleries of the Pasadena Art Gallery Association 
will have respective venue receptions, Saturday, October 9th 
from noon to 5pm for the Colors of Catalina Exhibition. 
  A portion of all sales will benefit the Catalina Island Conservancy.

Above, the pastel painting Tuna Club, depicts the building 
and deck that overlooks the shores of Avalon. 

The Tuna Club, founded in 1898, is considered the first sportsfishing 
organization of the United States. The Founders heavily promoted 
conservation by strict fishing regulations, which is considered 
the Club's greatest legacy.

SUNRISE SHADOWS AT THE PAINTED DESERT INN by SUSAN RODEN

SUNRISE SHADOWS AT THE PAINTED DESERT INN
16"h x 20"w pastel
Collection of the US Government Petrified Forest National Park 


Saturday, October 9th I will be giving a presentation / demonstration 
to the San Diego Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society regarding 
my 2009 Artist-In-Residence at the Petrified Forest National Park.  

I will be covering the many aspects of a residency, as well as 
on-the-spot-simplified perspective.  

The entire experience was extremely incomparable, so am very 
honored to have this opportunity to share. 

Lean On Me by Nancy Goldman

Lean On Me
Image Size 6" x 6"
Oil
Unframed
$100.00 including shipping in the U.S.


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

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Ruth Andre Painting-Painting at Home



I am sharing a photo of a painting in my Northern California home of my mare Mystery.  It is 60x40-inches, what one would consider a large painting.  My home is quite small, almost cabin like, and the large work exhibits well in the small space. Never be afraid to purchase a large painting.  You will fall in love with the painting and it will become part of your home.  Something to consider when out shopping for a piece of art.  Being an artist and a horse owner has made for "Painting Days".

Photo:  Painting-"Mystery"-60x40-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre