Thursday, December 29, 2016

HAPPY NEW 2017 ALMOST HERE


Hey Dear Friends,  Are you ready for a another New Year?  Seems like we just rang in 2016, doesn't it?

I'm pretty sure I have heard the OLD folks say "the older ya get the faster the years go by".  Now I believe that's true.

Here is a little prayer that we all achieve what we truly want in 2017. 
Truly.

And here is a toast to our health and happiness.

And a great big thank you for supporting the arts.

Happy Trails

Friday, December 23, 2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS


Hey Dear Friends,  A wish for you......May you have the BEST Christmas Holiday EVER.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Thank you for supporting the arts.

And visit more often.

Sue

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

JELLIES - IN THE MAKING


Hey Friends,  This was easy and hard at the same time.  Hard because of all the tiny marks.


Easy because it was a pretty simple composition.


Hard because I had to remember to stop and take photos.


I'm hoping it looks float-y to you.


This is a 16x20 worked in acrylic.
I have several pieces now that need to go to onto my website.  Once my Babes go home I SHOULD HAVE  the time.

I'll be back soon.

Happy Holidays

Monday, December 19, 2016

Process/Progress of "Being Loved Deeply"


Hey Friends,  More progress shots !  I feel like someone should pat my head and say "Good Girl"
Above, on a 24" x 12" canvas that I had stained sometime before, I put some texture paste on pretty thick in some areas.


Had to wait a couple days for the thick stuff to dry.  Then added a bit of color, not sure where it was headed.


I love burgundy so that got me started.


Then touches of more primaries, thalo blue and yellow.


Then mixed the blue, yellow for green and made some drips.
I know some people don't like drips but I do for some reason!  And I love splatters too!
Please tell me if you think I carry them too far.

I like circles and squares too.  Maybe I can use them next, if I remember to be a "Good Girl".

Having a great time finishing out this year and hope you are too.
But if you can, make it go a bit slower.

Happy Trails

Friday, December 16, 2016

POND IN PEARISBURG


Hey Friends,  I remembered again to take progress shots, this is just a couple of them.
I have a photo of the wonderful pond in Pearisburg, Va. on my Chrome Book.


A closer look at the water lilies.  They were not in bloom at the time I took the photo.


That is a bridge way in the distance.


The Koi are another figment of my imagination but they fulfilled their purpose.


There were lots of reflections and sky patterns in the water.


Here is the final piece at 24" x 18".  The colors are very true.
This is available in my website, www.suefurrow.com .

I love process shots on other people's blogs and hope you enjoy them too.

Please feel free to comment.

Happy Trails

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

BROKEN WORDS LANDSCAPE PAINTING


Hey Friends,  I remembered to take process shots, YAY!!  I took a lot more than this but did not want you to leave bored.  I started this 24" x 24" piece as usual, trying to feel my way thru.


Even went so far as the gravel road and grass.  Looking pretty mundane at this point.


I taped some plastic over it and tried a couple thoughts and was confident enough to continue.


And this is what I ended up with.  Another YAY !!  I like it and it's abstract enough for me.  If you click on the image, you should get a larger version and maybe you can see the words.

This way of painting or maybe I should say this process, takes longer to complete.  For me it does, but the greatest reason I paint to start with is the process.  Not because of a technique or the finished product but for the process.  It is like meditation, I can be lost for hours.  And enjoy every minute.

Comments are welcome.

Happy Trails

Monday, December 12, 2016

I BELIEVE THIS ONE IS DONE



Hey Friends,  Only one photo of the process.  I need to kick myself for forgetting this so often.


I decided to call this "Blue Streak".  Doesn't look like the same painting does it?  It is the awkward angle on the beginning photo.  It measures 12x24.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this new direction for me.

More coming up, bear with me.

Happy Trails
Travel Safely


Thursday, December 8, 2016

PANTONE'S TOP 10 COLORS FOR 2017


Hey Friends,  Another sunless day here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mtns. of SW Virginia.

I just looked up the color picks made by Pantone for 2017.  They say the top color will be NIAGARA,
a denim-like blue.  On the bottom row up there.

I have decided to participate in Leslie Saeta's 30 day challenge in January.  That made me go look for the 2017 colors.  Jan.'s challenge seems easier for me to do because it is winter and mostly you have to stay indoors and paint anyway.

I would like to have a theme this time too.  Past challenges, I remember a flower theme and maybe a plein-aire theme and all were small paintings.

This time I would like to do larger sizes maybe 16x20's would be realistic.

And I'm trying to decide between Figures or Tropical.

If anyone has an opinion, please share.

Happy Trails

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

BUCHANAN VIRGINIA HAS A SWINGING BRIDGE


Hey Friends,  Have you all been busy?  Busy with Life?  And busy with Holiday stuff?  Some people thrive on this season.  Seems like I remember being that way, years ago.  Maybe it was because I had kids at home then.  Or maybe because I worked in the holiday decorating industry.  Or could it be because I have now turned into a stogy old crumpet?   NAH !

On to something more pleasant.  I just picked out, randomly, something I have painted recently.
Above was my starting point.  It is 24x18, acrylic on canvas.


I am attempting to simplify and abstract the scene of the swinging bridge over the James River in Buchanan, Va.  Not very far from my home here in Salem, Va.


I bet I know what you are thinking, Simplified maybe BUT abstracted?  No Way.


One little detail photo.


And I agree with you.  This might be as simple as I can get, right now.  At this point in my journey.  Heck, this might be IT !?  Only time will tell.

This was a rather tuff painting for me.  Always questioning what I should do next.  In spite of all the doubts, I kinda like it.

More to come.  I have painted several in the last month and can't wait to start on the next one.  As soon as I decide what it should be.

Hope all of you dear friends are enjoying your shopping and wrapping.  Hope you get to see all that you love this year.

Happy Trails
Travel Safely