Sunflower Confetti

I am back painting more Confetti Flowers.  

On this sunflower i put down lots of yellow watercolor, then with ink I drew the flowers.  

Then finished the rest with gouache and lots of splatters!

Lucca Italy

The day we went into Lucca there was a little shop, with this HUGE tree over it, and the lime green caught my eye.  I am just now getting it sketched. We are going back to Tuscany in Septmeber 2020 if you want to join us! Now's the time to start saving. 
I drew this with a 551 Fude fountain pen in a 5x8 Handbook Sketchbook.  I painted with watercolor and gouache.

American Tractor

John Deere is the all American Tractor in my book! We have a few of them. Love seeing them, hearing them, smelling, riding.....all of those!

This was done for an Ag Calendar and is sold.

Lunch Time

When we went to Kerrville, I got some photos of some really neat cows! This one was eating and walking along the fence.  I don't know how they keep their head up! Their horns are so big and must be heavy.  There were still a few wildflowers around too.  This is called lunch time, and if you could see it in real life you would see a couple of watches.  I like to put a watch or two in my work.This is acrylic and torn magazine pages.  It is 30"x40" on stretched canvas.  It is also available, however I plan on entering it in a show in Breckenridge Texas called 'Best of the Best'  they invite back winners from their previous shows. It isn't a juried show, you automatically get in. That is coming up in September.
Below are some of the steps as I went along.

Lunch Time

30x40 mixed media

Sunday Best

 Sunday Best and Burlap Boot.

I am till preparing for the upcoming workshop in Midland TX next week.

 I got a photo of a pair of boots as they were being made in San Angelo, TX at Letty's Boot Company. They let us walk around in the back and take pictures while they were working on all their boots.  It was awesome to see how they worked.

The burlap Boot was an experiment, trying to come up with a fast-er demo.

I bought the burlap canvas with the white paint on it. and I left it plain.

 

Sunday Best

Burlap Boot

New Collage

I am trying to get ready to teach a collage class and need some new work, so here is a new boot.
In the past, the boots have been popular and I enjoy doing them.
I haven't given it a name yet! Right now...'Cowboy Boot'.
It is 6x12.
I am teaching in Midland TX, March 8-10 and April 29-30 here in my studio. If interested, drop me a  note.  suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com
 

Take a Seat

I was searching my blog for a painting and I can't find it, so evidently I forgot to post a new watercolor.  I painted this back in September.

This was done with watercolor but I drew it with water soluble ink.  It is Tobacco Brown, and I love it.  It sort of melts when it gets wet.
This is one of my favorite subjects.

Tennessee Collage

I have 8 days of sketching! I have challenged myself to sketch each day for a year! I hope I can follw through. Here are some of the first 8 days of January! I have done some experimenting with just using lines, and I like it!
I have a sketch blog where I am adding each day, if you want to sign up for notifications you can add your email there.
www.sketchesbysuzypalpowell.blogspot.com

New Mexico Watercolor Society Show

I am excited that I was accepted in the New Mexico Watercolor Society show coming up in Oct.  The juror was Linda Doll. 'Cement Man' and 'Tool Box' got in the show.
 The cement man was here pouring cement and I ask if I could take a photo of him, and he was all grins! So I took pics with him and his dog, but just painted the top part. I wanted it to be about him and the cement mixer.
The Tool Box is from a photo I took in Canton TX. I did a sketch of it, then I did a small painting, and decided I would do a big watercolor.  These are both poured paintings. Not a lot of brush work on them. They were fun to do.
The Cement Man is 22x28 framed, and the Tools are 24x24 framed.

SWS Watercolor Society Show

'On Ice' got into the Southwestern Watercolor Society 52 Annual Show.  it will be in Richardson TX in September.  This was a fun painting. I used a large brush...size 38...and ink.

Day 29-30

 The 30 days are behind us, but hopefully I will continue to paint each day! It was a struggle on days, especially today!

Days 8-10 and Drawing Class

Day 8-This pump jack is across the road from our house.  Not one of my favorite things because they ruin the farm land, however, we are stuck with them, so I might as well paint some of them!
Day 9-The 'Turquoise Hat' is from a photo i took somewhere.
Day 10-Ken's  Old Spice Shaving Mug

We had a drawing class today. We had such fun. Everybody did an awesome job. I believe
anybody can draw! I hope i can help them to have fun and enjoy it, if so, they will continue.
I know I love drawing.
Jane Phillips,
Diana Carter
Reta Nail
Jodie Box

Frameable Original Art-Calendars for Christmas

 

I decided to have some calendars made with some of my images. You should be able to frame them after the calendar is outdated.  Each month has a different image.  They are $20 + S&H  If you are interested I need to know as soon as possible so I can get them on time for you. I have Flags, Western Art, and Old Vehicles.
The Deadline on ordering these is December 15th to get them in time for Christmas

 

 

Original Art

Flag Calendar $20.00 USD Western Calendar $20.00 USD Old Vehicles $20.00 USD

Day 12-18 and New Book

This is Day 12- Day 18.
This has really been a struggle for me, but I won't give up!  We are 2/3 through!

 

 

I got to be in 'The Artistic Touch 6'

by Chris Unwin.  These are the two.  I have a few to sell if anybody wants a signed copy.

They are $28 + S&H.

 

 

 

 

More Sketches and workshops

I am still sketching on sketchbook Skool stuff, even though it has come to an end. I did enjoy it, and learned a lot! Here are a few more. The last segment was buildings, and these are the ones I did. I am having problems using her method! Need more practice.
 My sketchbook workshop is Sept. 12-13, so if you are interested, I think I have one spot left! It looks like it will be a great time. There are some very new beginners, and that will be such fun, hopefully they will get excited and enjoy it!

                                                                

Don't forget about Nancy Standlee's 'Love your Life' Journaling class, Oct 17-18
I know it will be an unforgettable workshop!
there are 7 signed up, and we have room for 3-4 more! Don't miss this fun time, learning how to journal! the cost is $175.00 for both days. 10-4. I need to know to save a spot, plus I need a deposit of half by October 1st.
www.nancystandlee.com
www.nancystandlee.blogspot.com

Sketchbook Skool Week 4-Drawing birds with Cathy Johnson

I couldn't get the sparrows to stay still on the feeder! I had to look them up to get an idea of what they really look like and I still didn't capture them, but was fun.  I love the crows that I got in Wyoming sitting on the fence. I have done a couple of paintings of them. and the bird at the Atlanta Zoo was so gorgeous! sketching is such fun.
 If you want to join us for my Sketching workshop, Sept. 12-13, let me know. There's still room!

Wyoming Watercolor Society

I found out today that I got into the Wyoming Watercolor Society Show with 2 paintings!
Now to get them shipped. Brand'n and The Cowgirl.
These are both painted on 300 pound hot press paper.  I really like it because you can smudge the paint and have a softer effect. I haven't gotten to paint since I started working on the new building and I sure have missed it! Hopefully this next week I can start back on something.

Collage Workshop-July 25-26

 
 
I will be teaching another collage workshop July 25-26 in Plains, TX.
If you are interested I need to know, no later than June 15th. You will need to send half of the deposit to hold your place. I will be limiting it, so I will need to know. I have had several sign up already.

The class is $80 for both days.
contact me for the details if you are interested.
suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Sunday Shoes

Another small painting, 5x7 palette knife painting of Keri's little shoes. These are even smaller than the flip flop! I am such a 'saver' and some times I am glad that I am. These were such a joy to get out and paint. Shoes are still her favorite thing...along with purses! I do have 'both' of these! I don't know why I am missing some mates to the others.

Woodie

I was ask to do an old Woodie with the torn paper collage.  I researched it, and was surprised at the history about them! It is really interesting, that they turned into cars for surfers! You should look it up and read about them. It is spelled Woodie and Woody, but Woodie was the first spelling. I can't believe some of these old relics were really made with wood.  I always thought it was just decoration.

I plan on having a torn paper collage workshop March 28-29 in Plains. If interested please let me know as soon as possible, as I need to make plans for a building.
suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com