Tag Archives: in the style of Henri Rousseau

May 23, 2015 · 6:33 am

Long Awaited

Long Awaited $600 framed

Ink and Watercolor on Aquabord

I enjoyed making a commission for the year of the wood sheep so much that I decided to a do a second variation on the theme.

I love seeing the little lamb arriving in an airy basket. Babies bring such joy.

I recently received an Assets for Artists grant via Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Today I attended a fabulous workshop they offered. I am developing a new business plan. I am energized and eager to tackle new projects and will be doing so with the support of this grant.

Our skies have been fabulous recently and I am gratefully admiring each evenings sunset.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

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Tagged as animals on aquabord, Asian New Year painting, cats in trees, fantastical paitning, flying creatures, in the style of Henri Rousseau, lambing, naive painting, painting on aquaboard, sheep in the meadow, surreal painting, wood sheep

March 22, 2013 · 5:43 am

Greetings and Giclee give away!

I was working on adding depth to my painting by adding landscape in a different way than I normally do. I think these two cool cats are just getting to know one another. I hope they strike up a lovely friendship as I have with so many artists in this area. It has been wonderful to connect with other painters and photographers and sculptors. My life is fuller getting to know so many wonderful and creative people whether through blogging or through meeting them as I get to know more artists in the area.

This is an 8″ by 10″ Ink and Watercolor that is painted on aqua board. This painting is not yet varnished as I am visiting my sister in Asheville, North Carolina….oh and yes we have snow today. Something I hoped to get away from. But the mountains are beautiful and the art is great to see. Asheville has a really thriving artist community. I love it!

This painting is for sale for $600.00 and is framed in a maple shadow box.

And remember if you haven’t signed up for my blog I am giving away a print to one of the last 20 people who sign up. Only 4 more people to go so please consider signing up for may blog.

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Tagged as after the style of Henri Rousseau, cat painting, chimera, curious art and curious plants, Fantastical painting, Folk Art, Gentle creatures, in the style of Henri Rousseau, Ink and Watercolor Painting, Jungle art, jungle painting, jungle painting on aqua board, Naive Art, primative art, Watercolor on board, Watercolor varnished on board, Whimsical Art

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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Tagged as Aqua Board, bear in jungle, Henri Rousseau type painting, Imaginary Art, in the style of Henri Rousseau, Ink and Watercolor Painting, jungle painting, Jungle Scene, Leopard painting, Naive Art, ornate foliage, painting of cats, primitive style, Stylized Art, Susan Medyn, Whimsical Art

January 4, 2013 · 9:54 pm

WATCHING YOU!, 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS, DAY 3

This leopard was just woken from his nap and is looking at you. The bushes are hiding snakes and the lizard is climbing the tree.

This is my 3rd in a month long project of 30 paintings in 30 days started by Leslie Saeta. I continue to make paintings influenced by the style of Henri Rousseau. I have 3 large ones and a small one inked in that I am hoping to paint during over the month of January plus several ideas percolating in my head.

This painting is 5 by 7 and is Ink and Watercolor on Aqua Board that I varnish and place in a shadow box. SOLD

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Tagged as 30 Paintings In 30 Days, Aqua Board, art, bird, Fantastical Watercolor, Henri Rousseau type painting, Imaginary Art, in the style of Henri Rousseau, Ink and Watercolor Painting, Leopard on Aqua board, Leopard painting, Naive Art, primitive style, Snakes in Art, Stylized Art

December 19, 2012 · 4:24 am

Flaubert’s Stroll

Flaubert is taking a stroll through the jungle looking for someone to play with. He is a young elephant who has made friends with the kind giraffe and the rather raunchous leopard. He has a lighter and bluer sky in his background than this photo depicts. Night photography did not capture this as well as I would have liked.

Flaubert would be happy to come to your home for the holidays. He is 5″ by 7″ and framed in an oak and black shadow box. There are finely ground mica chips in much of the paint so this painting glows in the most delightful way. This is an ink and watercolor painting on aqua board that is varnished so that one doesn’t need glass to protect it.

This painting is for sale for $250 plus shipping.

Gustave’s Reverie

This is a 5″ by 7″ Ink and Watercolor painting on Aqua Board of Gustave the very mellow and friendly elephant who is dreaming about the holidays. Gustave is varnished and framed in a shadow box of black and oak. Gustave is for sale for $250. I have always continued to admire the work of Henri Rousseau and although this work is clearly in my style it is reflective of the influence of Rousseau. Gustave can be seen at The Art Stable Gallery Westport through December 23, 2012.

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