QUESTIONABLE POTTERY

Some of you may know I have painted several pieces using my mothers pottery. She likes all pottery but especially McCoy. She isn't sure which brand this white pitcher is, hence the name Questionable. Hope everyone is having a good week. I am. I went to Wytheville today to the Reaping Hook Gallery. I needed to swap some artwork. It's owned and operated by Ken and Phyllis Johnson. They are great people and Ken is a wonderful painter, himself. Wytheville is southwest of Salem/Roanoke, just past Va. Tech. (HOKIES). The gallery is right on the main street through town. Stop in, and tell them Sue sent you. If you would like to bid on this piece CLICK HERE. Thanks for stopping in. SOLD

STOCK GERANIUM

I'll bet most of you don't know what a stock geranium is. They are the plants that nurseries and the giant plant producers down south use to cut little pieces from to root for sale to the public. Those beautiful pots of geraniums you see everywhere for sale in the spring came from one of these ugly straggley STOCK plants. CLICK HERE for bidding on ebay. Thanks.

FARM SHED w/ RED AZALEA'S

Some of you may know that Ebay is having a sale on some of their fees. (for the sellers) So I'm posting a few extra paintings tonight. I'll try to keep them short. This artwork is 6" x 9" , an odd size. One of the typical sheds you see all over America. This one is in Ohio. Saw it early morning on a trip to Columbus. A peaceful little painting. CLICK HERE for info on ebay.

GIRLS LIKE TO FISH TOO

I saw this little boat with the people fishing on a trip to Smith Mountain Lake several years ago. Found the photos just the other day when I was moving stuff around in the studio. I like to fish myself but not too many women do, so I found it interesting that this woman liked fishing too. A pleasant, peaceful way to spend time outdoors. CLICK HERE if you want this 8" x 10" painting for a gift or yourself. Happy dreams!

CHECKING ON THE CATTLE

This painting is a composite of several photos. One of the two dogs, one of the horse, one of the rider, and one of the landscape. It was fun and satisfying. Some people still work this way. Hope you like it. This 7" x 5" would be a great gift for almost anyone. CLICK HERE for the auction info on ebay. SOLD

BLUEBIRD ON LILAC

Another piece of artwork from my sister's place. Bluebird's are so-ooooo pretty and lilac's smell so delicious. This is a standard size 8"x 10"-should fit into any standard frame. If you want to bid, CLICK HERE and you go to ebay. Thanks for stopping in. SOLD

WORKING IN PHOTOSHOP/Matanza media

Hey big world, Just a note to see for myself how this image looks on the web. Its a tall, vertical piece that I scanned in two sections because it's to long for my scanner. I did it in Photoshop with photomerge!

OK! It didn't work and I think its because I've got to change psd to jpg! That will probably take longer than the photomerge. So it won't be tonight. Sleep well , my friends.

OK! It worked this time! I changed the psd to jpg. A tidbit to you but cool for me.

DELPHINIUM BED

In reality there were only a few delphiums and a lot of weeds in this bed. Artistic vision is a big help. Have you ever given any thought to the fact that you can buy an original painting, one of a kind, painted with high quality, permanent, lightfast acrylics or oils, for less money than the mass produced, unlimited prints at Sam's, Cosco or Kmart? Thanks for stopping in. For purchase info on ebay CLICK HERE.

SISTERS - A Little Breakfast

I have painted these little ladies a couple times before. I have enjoyed visiting with them on several occasions. A lively, outspoken pair, enjoying their retirement and life. We have talked about everything, from their garden and birds to food and sex! A really funny visit to be sure. I can almost imagine this being me and my sister, except the body shapes would be very different. Kinda makes me think of the TV movie "the Golden Girls". I spent the entire day, yesterday, in my sisters swimming pool with my precious grandbaby and today my back is killing me. I have still been in my studio working on a couple commissions though, I had to tear myself away to come home to post this piece. Hope you see what I see in it. CLICK HERE to go to ebay to purchase. THANKS for visiting.

IRIS

This is a 7" x 5" mixed media on canvas panel. A companion piece to the one below. The design and use of unusual papers are really fun to incorporate into your paintings. You should give it a try. If you like this then CLICK HERE and go to ebay to purchase.