Watercolors by Susan Medyn

March 11, 2013 · 5:13 am

Bearing Strait and Gicleé give away for new blog followers.

I have been working on this painting for quite a while. There is so much going on in this painting, that I have spent a long time trying out colors and working out variations in the patterns and ways to accentuate the creatures that I want you to notice.

This is another painting on aqua board. I am finding this leopard keeps making an appearance in my paintings. I think I need to give him a name.

Corner detail.

This painting is sold.

And……I would love if you haven’t already signed up for my blog for you to do so!

I am giving away a gicleé to one of the next 20 followers who sign up for my blog. If you are already signed up, consider asking a friend to follow my blog. Just email me who signed up and your name will be entered in this raffle.Email sign up is near the top right of the blog post and then you get an email in your spam that you must click on to activate your subscription. I promise you that you won’t be disappointed

Enjoy the beautiful weather that is coming up this week. Our witch hazels and snowdrops are blooming. Here is hoping the earth awakens in New England this week.

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March 2, 2013 · 5:28 am

HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE

This is the latest painting I have created. Wow, this took days to do given the detail and the need to work with the brush in one direction to get an even surface. This painting will surely be going to my exhibit in Europe this summer unless it sells before then.

You might notice that the background sparkles. The patterns are done in copper so there is a lovely glow to the painting depending on how you look at it and whether there is light shining on it.

I’m adding a few close ups as the patterns are quite intricate and surprising to look at.

This is the upper right corner.

These creatures are all having a caucus.

This is a 9″ by 12 ” Ink and Watercolor on Aqua Board. The largest painting on aqua board I have done to date. It is varnished and framed in a shadow box frame. They would really love to come live in your home.

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February 21, 2013 · 11:49 am

Very cool shop called Whimsies in Warren, RI.

If you happen to be in Warren, RI there is a very cool shop called Whimsies that is full of colorful creative and curious items. This is a great store for finding wonderful little presents.

This is Andrea the owner who has a great eye. She decorates and sells furniture that is so fun and funky.

You can also find my cards and prints there.

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February 18, 2013 · 12:14 pm

Up and Coming Cats

I am working on this larger piece that I finished inking in today. I am not sure if they are my cats or wild cats.

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February 14, 2013 · 10:44 am

Be My Valentine!

When Valentine’s comes around with hearts and flowers and love, it is nice to remember that we all are loved in this wonderful world full of beauty at every turn.

This 5″ by 7″ painting on aqua board is a perfect gift for your sweetheart. This painting is specially priced at 175.00 today. I promise speedy shipping, an easel to stand it up in immediately, and an email straight to your sweetheart with a photo of what is coming if you like.

“A hundred hearts would be too few
To carry all my love for you.”
Unknown

Art is love.

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February 2, 2013 · 10:39 am

Here they are, all 30 paintings in a collage.

Well 30 days has passed and I started 2 paintings yesterday that I am going to turn into encaustics. I certainly think I would have gotten the award for the most variety in media on this challenge. A lot of this was experimentation for me as what I normally do takes several days to complete. The collage was made by a cool program called picmonkey.

Now I am turning back to working on my Rousseau like paintings that I will be needing for an exhibition. I usually complete a painting in a week.

Happy Ground Hog Day and happy birthday to my dear friend Patricia Barr who is working in chilly Fairbanks, Alaska!

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January 31, 2013 · 6:26 am

Up and Away, 30 Paintings in 30 Days, Day 30, Oh My!

I really love everything going on in this painting. Laying on of hands, midwifery, flying in the air, trumpets playing, creatures talking.

This is a 9″ by 12 ” Ink and Watercolor on Arches 300 pound cold press paper. I do enjoy making paintings in my usual style.

So, 30 days of 30 paintings has come to an end. A great challenge with over 200 participants started by Leslie Saeta. You can see everyone’s works on her blog page.

This painting will be matted and framed in a maple frame. It is for sale for $450.00 framed and $350.00 unframed.

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January 30, 2013 · 10:39 pm

3 Little Kittens, 30 Days of 30 Paintings, day 29

I have been working on a larger painting for day 30 so today I am posting a drawing that I will complete over the next week. I continue with my poppies, enjoying the thought of them blooming this summer. But we did have gorgeous witch hazel blossoms today as the temperature hit 55.

These have a heavenly scent. So joyous to be outdoors and smell their fragrance wafting on the breeze.

Be Mine, day 28 of 30 paintings in 30 days.

Another quick little painting. I guess I have Valentine’s on my mind. Another painting taken at night….hate to get those shadows in it, but the paper is all one color off white.