Seb's Cars



This is a set of cars that I made for Seb!
One side is numbered.....the other side....well, you can see for yourself!  All fit nicely into this cool little box (top)

I'm sharing them with Seb via Skype right now....
when new baby comes, will send them to him.

Cheers!
Susan

70th Anniversary


Last month, we got together to celebrate our parent's 70th Anniversary!  So I made this little painting (10" x 10" on wood);  this pic was taken before everyone had a chance to sign....heart tree at top is mom and dad's;  going clockwise, sister trees, at the bottom, grandchildren trees, and heart tree on left side is for the greats;  (room for more!)

It was fun to be together with our amazing parents.

cheers!
Susan

Rebirth


Here is the painting made collaboratively by myself and my daughter in law, Huiyi Kan for the NIJIIRO (Rainbow) Exhibition:  One Mind and One Heart - An International Traveling Group Exhibition, From Global Calamity to Creativity.

It's on it's way to Naples, Italy, today!

It was so much fun, and such a pleasure to create this together with Huiyi.  Huiyi and I together created the idea, using the calligraphy figures for "tree" and "bird", and using the theme of the 4 seasons (starting with winter, top panel), along with the Zen garden theme (maybe hard to see the little lines in this picture)....and the little bird, which comes to life more and more in each panel, finally flying away as a phoenix in the last, (Autumn) panel....Huiyi then sent me the words in calligraphy which I collaged into the side of each season's panel.

Thank you, Huiyi!!!!

Cheers,
Susan

Sweaters and Mittens

I'm going to feature an image from Goodnight Boone every day until it's release and booksigning on Monday, December 17th!

Join us at Boone Drug at Deerfield, 11am-5pm!

Cheers,
Susan

Goodnight Boone

Here it is, the book we've all been waiting for!  Goodnight Boone, written by Melanie W. Greene, Michelle W. Bolick and Blair B. Proffit, and illustrated by....yours truly!

Grandfather Mountain slumbers peacefully in the background of each colorful page featuring images from various local sites in different seasons, accompanied by beautifully crafted lyrics by the local authors.

It's in production NOW!  I wish I could say that we have a website for ordering, but we dont, yet.  We ARE planning a book signing event at Boone Drug, Deerfield on Monday, December 17th, so come visit us there! (originals, prints and cards will also be available).

Otherwise, you will be able to pick up your books at Boone Drug, Cheap Joes, and Watauga County Arts Council....great for gift giving!

Cheers,
Susan

Happy Family

This tryptich painting was made to celebrate the marriage of our son to his lovely wife, Huiyi, who is from Taiwan.

The right panel represents his world, and the left panel represents her world;  the center panel is their shared world.  Huiyi painted the calligraphy in the center of the umbrella, which, roughly translated means "Happy Family" (with blessings).

So here's wishing many blessings to the happy family!

Cheers
Susan

Summer

4 pages of summer!

You  might be wondering, what IS this book?
Well, I have to check with the authors before I release the title.....

but here's a hint:  see Grandfather Mountain sleeping in the background of all the pages?

Yep.  It's about the beautiful place where I live.

Cheers!
Susan

Next step: Spring


Next, I designed a mountain scene.  This scene will be on every page, but of course it will be a different rendition.

Starting with SPRING: 4 pages of spring!
Now, this is just the back drop. 
The text will be at the bottom semicirlce, and images representing text will be painted into the scene.

the beginning

OK!  A new project!
Illustrating a book!
It's something I've always wanted to do! 

So, to begin:
  • I took 140 lb watercolor paper, and gesso'ed it on both sides.
  • Then measured 8" x 8.5"
  • Creased, folded and tore pages so that all edges are deckled
Ready to start!
Cheers,
Susan

Wedding Carousel




this painting is for my lovely, wonderful, patient (!) sister who is engaged to a wonderful, loving man! Their obvious love for each other,their joi de vivre .....and upcoming marriage inspired this painting!




The painting was just juried into a show for the Watauga County Arts Council, so that means, I guess, that it's done!




Cheers, my darlings, and many many fond wishes for your wonderful happiness!


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Susan/Susie/Suz