Today I reworked an old Canvas... Revived it, and got out some frustration. I dealt with some PERSONAL things and found this very cathartic.

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Canvas #4 of the 30 Day Challenge is also a 10" x 10" Square Canvas, so it also is part of my 100 Canvas Challenge....

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These past few days I retreated to a Childhood Camp with my Daughter.

I attended Camp Teresita Pines, in Wrightwood, CA as a child, returned as a Counselor, and to this day maintain some of the best friends, friendships, sisterhood, and so much more with the women I grew up with and their extended families.

I took some time to slow down and breath (laryngitis won) but I just slowed down a bit.

 One of my favorite spots in camp is our chapel. It has been officially categorized as a historic landmark....  The camp was opened in the 20's by the Catholic Daughter's and functioned as an All Girl's Camp through the 1990's.  It has since been purchased and now lovingly run, restored and upgraded by the LIONS.  Lions Camp At TERESITA Pine's!!!

I will probably add a few minor details, but for the most part it's done.  And this original will remain mine.... I am going to frame it and keep it for me.  Perhaps I will make prints or notecards from the image... But we'll see.   

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100 Canvases

Each Canvas is Square

For Each Painting Sold I will donate $$$ to the school programs that I bring my Art lessons to.

The $$ is based on the size of the Canvas and the $$ raised through the selling of the art work.

15% to 30%....

These are the first four images in this category.  My goal is to raise $500.00 to donate in art supplies and equipment.  If you know other ways to help...please contact me directly.  Of course, sharing, liking, purchasing, or taking classes with me helps too!!!  Contact me Directly

Please visit my Facebook and Twitter Pages @ArtbySuzanne

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Springing into a New Season of Fresh Art...  that's what's new.


Starting with New Projects, New Materials and Developing New Art for myself as well as for my students and clients is all part of the organic nature of being an artist.

First, I look at my schedule and in between kids, school, assignments, scouts, brownies, Irish Dance, and other family obligations, then I see what's available.  I have carved out Monday Evenings as being MINE for the next few weeks...  every other week.  And then I have successfully planned that the "first week" of each month is for Me, My family, and my Children... so I can connect with them, and we can have some quality time together... eat together... and get a moment of face-time.  If not for that then the rest is just a chaotic mess and we are all so stressed out.

Negotiating Away Time... for me that's exploring with my paints and easel, and going further than my own back yard and studio.... actually roaming further than the next zipcode too.  So on my agenda for the "out of area" excursions are:

Family Away Time - a Night or Two either up the coast, or in the mountains.  Camping and Exploring.  Maybe pastels or watercolors to play with while I watch the kids play and romp with the dog.  That sounds PERFECT!

April 18, Christ Lutheran Church and School - I will partake in Art Demonstrations, Plein-Air and just see what happens - Info Here


Plein Air on Wednesdays...  Every Wednesday I am going to "Attempt" to get out and paint, sketch or at least enjoy some fresh air and take photos that I can bring back and paint in the studio....
Keeping it Simple.

Look for "Wednesday Workshops" for an up-to-date calendar, to Reserve your Spot, or find out where I will be next...

Cloisonne ---  and other new things:  A new (to me) art technique that I am going to learn!  I plan on documenting and sharing this experience with you.

New Art Lessons and Summer Programs: are now scheduled and on my art school blog.  Visit the Art School Web Page Here to learn more and sign up for summer classes.  Suitable for Adults and Children.

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Or beneath the Trees and Besides the Waterfalls outside the Ports O' Call Restaurant in San Pedro?

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PET PORTRAITS AND FAMILY FAVORITES!!!

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I feel pretty good about what I've been producing lately.  For myself, for various projects, and well... for you!

Take a look!  I hope you like it!

Like it, then let me know!!!

Want something like it?  Just ask!

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May First... has always had a warm place in my Artistic Heart...

A Tag Line that I am incorporating into my business logo is this:


Some new projects I am working on will take me back to some previous artwork..... inspired by new images too...

Such as:  "Laguna Blue" which I painted on an 50" x 50" canvas... it is bright and colorful... and an new image shared with me by my friend Linda has for obvious reasons inspired me to take out a new canvas and paint a similar painting....

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This is "Momma Owl"....

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It has been a very long day.... and an exceptionally long week, even with Monday off. I am so glad for a weekend!

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9 art samples at the San Pedro Art Walk.... Read the rest of this post

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Happy 2014, and Welcome to a New Year!


New projects for the 2014 year include a series of paintings and drawing featuring life, city, nature, and area attractions through the eyes of children.

The first two images are well into their painting production:  The "Amusement" featuring my own boys, David and Alex on a "Scrambler" at the Pacific Park in Santa Monica....   and a second image of my daughter, Fiona on a Carousel Ride.

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