Self Portrait Photo, title"Going Green"

"Going Green"...just trying to do my part!

I do not have time for creating much art these days, my Mother is dying and I am at her home every day except one day a week... I get to come to my own place, chill out with a glass or two of wine, read a book , see my neglected cats and check out what everyone has been up to on my computer.......I miss everyone and my creative spirit, but for now ..I am needed elsewhere, and I would not have it any other way. So, I take stupid pics and play with them...hee hee!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
SuziQ

Happy Fourth of July!!!

I hope and wish everyone in blogland a Happy 4th. I will be quietly spending it with my Mom...I do not blog much since she is ill and I am her caregiver/taker...whatever the term is...

These are vintage photos of me and a best friend from childhood, Denien Lamone King, and she has lived in Italy for over 20 yrs. now with her wonderful husband Marc...and raised 4 kids there.....anyway, she was just here 2 weeks ago for her Father's passing and I am also sharing a "today" pic of us. We were in dancing school forever... growing up and took baton, tap, jazz, and ballet...then tumbling...which I would prefer to forget...I am not built for gymnastics...more for ballet...

She got to visit with my Mom, who is losing her life battle....so if you do not hear from me...just remember you all are in my thoughts and I miss you all. I will try to produce some art, but I am a nurse more than artist now...and that is what is important to me.

XoXo

Title: "Snake Charmer"

This is another monoprint using plexi glass. I manipulated the ink for the design and sent it through the press. I like how it turned out...

Title "I Don't Think We Are In Kansas Anymore..."

This is another monoprint made from plexi glass. I rolled black ink over the plexi, then added the golden yellow color and played with a palette knife. Instead of running it through the press, I used a rolling pin for the transfer...was surprised to find most of the black gone, but liked the effect. It reminds me of things/shapes flying through space (like when Dorothy and Toto were in the hurricane flying around in the sky...hence the title)...also something under a microscope! yuck!

Title: "I Only Have Eyes For You"

This is a monoprint from plexi glass that I painted with the green ink and drew out my characters with a cotton tip. Instead of running it through the press, I used a rolling pin and it came out perfect....After it was dry I added pastel for some fun colors and a touch of whimsy!

2009-2010 Purchase Award at West Virginia University-Parkersburg

I was the recipient for this award for this year, along with another fellow for a ceramic piece he created. Two pieces are chosen by the school to purchase and keep in their permanent art collection. A huge honor...and my piece will be hung and have a plaque for everyone to see and hopefully enjoy! I received my cash award on Monday at their board meeting and was on cloud nine and a half!!!!! Hated to part with this one, it was a self portrait and had so much hidden meaning...but anytime someone sees it, their face lights up, and that is what it is all about!

Father's Day!

It is another Father's Day without you, Daddy....
I miss you so much and it still hurts....
I am taking good care of Mom, I know you are proud of me.
You are our Guardian Angel.
I love you,
Suzi

Marietta, OH Artist's Walk

I was a featured artist at "The Gallery" last Friday night in Marietta, OH. It was the Artist's Walk where all the shops stay open and musicians and artisans of all sorts are all over the streets and in the shops. "The Gallery" sells prints of 6 paintings I created for the Tourism Bureau for advertising purposes in 2008. There are full size and smaller prints for framing, mugs, and greeting cards for sale. The Artist Walks are part of the summer festivities this little town puts on every month.

Title: "Radish Rhapsody"

Monoprint made with plexiglass and printing inks...I love this new medium!

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This is a print I made using plexi glass and manipulating the ink on the plexi before pressing it to the dampened paper...I believe my paper was too moist, since my 3 characters didn't come out very distinct. But, I do like it...leaves a lot to the viewer to interpret.
This was made at home, now today in class, I hope to get a chance to use one of the presses.

I have been away from my blog land, busy with life...taking care of my Mom, who is very ill. I will try to post more often. Missed everyone!