You will find the Baby wrapped in Swaddling Cloths

I have been working on a few new Christmas Images.  I try to have some new ones each year.
This one is done with acrylics. I am still experimenting with different ideas. It is painted on heavy paper.

Christmas Ornament Painting Class

 I can't believe it is time to start thinking about Christmas!

On October 21-22 I am doing a 

Christmas Ornament Painting Class. 

You can come both days, or one day. 

Just let me know in time to plan.

The space is limited. 

The class is $40

Here is the supply List:

Glass Ornaments (I get mine from Hobby Lobby)

Heavy Acrylic Paint in colors of your choice. in tubes (not fluid)

2-3 paint brushes. a small detail, and a larger one.

Christmas Ribbon your choice of colors

hangers (I order the pretty ones from Amazon)

I will furnish white acrylic as well as spray glitter.

You can make However many you want help with.  

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to each of you! It seems to get here so fast each year.  It is a very special time that we can remember the birth of Christ,  reflect back on the past year and spend time with our families and friends. It can also be a time of sadness for those who have lost loved ones, are sick, or those who are lonely or homeless.   May we all say a special prayer for those less fortunate.  This past week we got a glimpse of people who are having difficulties, no place to live, but yet they were happy and worried about their friends being cold or hungry.  We should learn from their caring. My prayer is that you know the Love of Christ, and that he is your Savior.  John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Here is my latest Christmas Painting

 'Merry Christmas' 

so... 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

to all of you, and sending prayers for a wonderful 2015! May it be your best year yet!

Coming Home

'Coming Home' was a fun painting to do. I love old vehicles, Christmas, Snow, and Christmas trees, so I just put them all together. This painting sold a while back.

Three Wise Men

The Wise Men
In my bible, Matthew 2: 1-2 it says:
"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews: We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
May we remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas. May God Bless you and your families, and may we truly worship him this special holiday season.


This painting is watercolor but I put gesso on it first. I really enjoy painting on the texture of the gesso, and how the paint settles into the textured paper.

New Scooter

'New Scooter'©

This is the little red scooter that was on this little snow kids list.
He is taking his girl friend for a spin.
I love these scooters, and always wanted
one. I would love to have one of the old ones.
Don't know where I would ride it, but
I just think it would be such fun.
Christmas is only five days away. Wow,
time sure flies by in a hurry.
Merry Christmas everybody.

Southwest Christmas Cards

'The Cook'

I did 4 Southwest card paintings. This southwest snow 'woman' is
baking Christmas goodies. It is getting time to be thinking about what
we will be cooking for the holidays. All the family favorites. In our
family, it is Ken baking the bread. I cook everything else. Our kids like
peanut patties. When our moms were alive, it was Nanny's T cakes,
and peanut brittle, and for my Mother, it was her Mexican Cookies. yum.
Wish I knew how to make them. Christmas is such a special time for making
memories, as well as family time together.

The Family Tree

'The Family Tree' ©

This painting will also be used for cards. I paint them about 9x12 or ...1/4 sheet of watercolor paper so they will make nice cards. If you paint them too small, they don't look as good.
This little family is going and picking out their special tree for the holidays.
We never lived where there was any trees to go pick out. I do remember going to my Grandparents house who lived in the woods in East Texas, and she always had a little fresh tree, with hand made ornaments and popcorn strings. I never did very well with stringing the popcorn since it was my favorite thing to eat.
I pray we remember why we celebrate Christmas.

Fresh Trees

'Fresh Trees' ©

This is a new Christmas painting for 2010.
I'm not sure how many people use fresh trees anymore.
We don't because of allergies. I can remember going on Dec.24th and getting a tree when I was growing up. My parents would never put a tree up before then! Strange now, since people decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving.

US Mail Christmas Cards

'US Mail'

I was driving home from Lubbock, TX last year during the holidays, and saw this wonderful mail box, so I turned around and went back and took pictures of it, so I could paint it. I am always looking for new Christmas card ideas. We have a mail box, but I never seem to get it decorated. If I did, a tractor would probably hit it and ruin it.
(Our Grandson wiped out our last one! )
My sister works in the Post office, and I always think of her when it comes to mail 'stuff'. But also have a feeling for rural mailboxes like I do clothes lines, and laundry hanging out.
I can make cards from this if anybody is interested.
Just give me a call, or email.
suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com

Wisemen Still Seek Him

This painting was done using a Nativity scene from the hospital.  I take pictures of everything, everywhere!

You just never know when it will come in handy! As Christmas day gets closer, I hope we focus more on what the true meaning of Christmas is.  Not just snow people and presents! It is the Birthday of our Savior!

For those who paint, this is done on watercolor paper that I put gesso on.  It gives it a lot of texture.
Then painted with watercolor. 

On my cards i put "Wise Men Still Seek Him" in the right corner.

 It is framed with burgundy and gold mat board in a gold frame.

First Snow!

We have our first snow! It is only December 1st! It is so pretty, and cold!

It made me think of this painting I did about a month ago. We went to San Angelo, and took the wrong road  coming home, and ended up in Ballinger, and here was this beautiful old church. Of course I had my camera in my lap! I added the wreath and snow!  'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!'

What Can I Give Him

I painted this snowman a couple years ago, and it was such fun. All the red, white and blue and flags!

During this holiday season we should be asking ourselves what we can give. I know I don't do that enough!

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is almost here! Once Thanksgiving Dinner is over, people start shopping, putting up decorations, etc. Anything that has to do with Christmas is such fun!  My prayer is that we will be sure and remember the REAL reason that we celebrate this very special holiday. I have done a lot of Christmas images, and don't ever want it to lose it's special meaning. I am so blessed that He gives me the ideas, and the images so that i can share them, as well as the true meaning that we have Christmas!

So here is #2  of my Christmas paintings, hopefully I will post a new one every other day or so.

Just for fun, to keep the season bright and merry!

 

All of these I can make into cards too, so if you are interested, let me know!

Manicure Anyone?

Manicure or Pedicure anyone?

This is the first new Christmas painting for 2009! I always get so excited doing these little snow people! They are such fun. I have a big collection of them now, and hope to continue to add to them.
This one was done for a beauty shop in Lubbock, for the girls that do the manicures and pedicures. I LOVE going and having this done! It feels so good, and I feel so pampered! Get ready for Christmas!!

Invitation to the Exhibit in Clovis NM

Yeah! The show at the Clovis Community College is up! It took longer than what I thought it would, but it was fun. I will post pictures after the reception, which is next Tuesday.  I feel very honored to have my work hanging there. There is one wall that is just Christmas, and the rest is other paintings. If you are close by at any time, stop by and see it!