When it’s cold outside it is nice to think of summer days when the poppies bloom and cats lounge in the sun.
Category Archives: Art
Big Bird
Made this 6″ x 6″ Ink and Watercolor for the Bird’s of a Feather Show at Kathrine Lovell Gallery and Studio. Just one more week before things fly away. This painting is framed and ready to roll.
Have a fabulous Halloween and if you want to enjoy a great time lapse pumpkin carving by my spouse just click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LScWPWn3a9A
Cats in Coracle
This is a commission of cats in a sail boat that I did for Captain Susan Smith. I wasn’t sure what a coracle was but she responded to my proposal drawing with “Cats in Coracle” so I took that to mean it was a go. I looked up coracle and found it to be an ancient round craft used in Wales. In case you have any doubt, here is an image of a coracle. I know my boat is leisurely drifting.
And thinking of commissions, this is a great time of year to order a painting for a holiday gift. I still have time to get a few more in. Just email me at susanmedyn@cox.net
It’s that time again to make the quince paste and quince jam. I am going to try out a crock pot for the paste. Right now the house smells heavenly from 20 pounds of cooking quince.
Will They?
I have been working to get more glow in my paintings and am finally succeeding. I am adding a little gouache and acrylic to parts of the painting. Can you tell that all the animals are wondering if these two creatures will become a couple?
I know they have been spending a lot of time together.
I picked this work up at the framers today. I decided to use a cherry frame and am so pleased I did. I feel the good karma in this painting.
Sometimes I am asked how long it takes for me to make a painting like this. I kept track of the hours and yes, this took 43 hours to do.
This weekend brings lots of nice events. I am planning to pick quince at Rocky Brook Orchard. Greg, the owner, has emailed me that the last of the quince will be ripe this weekend. I love to make quince jam and quince paste.
I am gallery sitting at The Art Stable Gallery Westport on Saturday (stop in for a glass of champagne, to see all the new artworks, and to see what painting I will be working on).
On Sunday I have will be going to the opening of ” BIRDS OF A FEATHER” at Kathrine Lovell’s Gallery and Studio at Tiverton Four Corners. The opening is from 1PM to 5PM and has some really cool work. I have 3 pieces in this exhibit. Kitty’s (Kathrine Lovell) openings have earned a reputation for a rocking good time so if you are in the area you will not be disappointed.
Will They? is a 12″ by 9″ mixed media (first time I have used that term for these works) framed in a cherry frame.
To purchase contact me at susanmedyn(at)cox.net. I am always happy to work out a payment plan. Or click the link below.
Nashawena Island from Cuttyhunk Island
I spent a lovely overnight with another artist friend, visiting friends on Cuttyhunk Island. It was beautiful painting weather although a bit windy.
I started some larger works but this was a fun little 5 1/2 ” by 3″ watercolor of Nashawena Island from the school yard. I took the photo hours after I had made the painting. While I was painting, the sun was lighting up Nashewena Island as the clouds were blowing through.
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News and news!
I recently was the featured artist from Ampersand Art Supply and wanted to share the story with you.
Thank you Karyn Meyer-Berthel.
And yesterday a wonderful artist and blogger Lindy Gaskill featured me in her blog post.
http://artbylindy.com/2013/10/colorful-fine-art-paintings-b-susan-medyn-invterview-and-photos/
And I will be in a group exhibit at Galerie Spirale in Belgium opening October 19th.
Going back to Cuttyhunk Island Friday. Maybe I will finish working on the church painting.
Sharing a view at the end of the road. Warm enough to dive in until recently.
Filed under Art
FISH FINDER
Having fun with painting for a bird show. Can’t keep those silly creatures from popping up!
Cute little 6″ by 6″ framed and ready to go.
Venus Ascending
Here I am again playing with cats and adding a bull like creature from the Egyptian Orientalizing period.
Good Karma happening here!
To purchase this 7″ by 5″ Ink and Watercolor on Aqua Board, varnished and framed in a shadow box frame, click below.
Cuttyhunk Life
Cuttyhunk Island
Sometimes the best way to show a most wonderful experience is without too many words. I was blessed to go to Cuttyhunk Island for a 5 day retreat with 11 other incredibly wonderful women.
Paths crossing into town.
Hilltop
Island View….Golf Carts only on the paths!
Nashawena Island with an official population of 2.
View of Gay Head from My Room at the Avalon Inn. Rumor is Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra spent a night at the inn.
General Store and Me. Funny that we often don’t know what our fellow bloggers look like. I hope to meet may of you in my lifetime.
Cuttyhunk Library
Cuttyhunk Fishing Club, the only place that serves any food in the summer and that is just breakfast! And the place where president’s and rich New Yorkers went to escape the crowds.
Making party attire.
The Joy of women together.
And Lucy turns 69! with our venerable yoga teacher and massage therapist, Mary Ann, and retreat co -organizer Teri Bordenave.
Dottie and Curtice
Getting a tour from Kathryn, the director of the Cuttyhunk Historical Society.
Part of a painting!
Loved making some small paintings.
Cuttyhunk Chapel as I struggle with the process of trying to complete it.
Going Home.
And Back to life at home.
Well I was told I would fall in love with Cuttyhunk and I did. The co-organizers of the Artist’s retreat, Teri and Ellie pampered us in ways that left us free to spend our days following our own artistic path. The joy, the laughter, the beauty. Thank you to each of the woman who brought their gift of themselves to the island to share with one another.
Filed under Art, Artist Retreat
Cat Scratching
Can you tell that there are 2 cats scratching creatures. A twist on the usual cat getting scratched by their owner. Our cats love petting. In fact Arthur is now wearing a pheromone collar to remind him of his mom. Amazing all the things a vet might recommend. It is supposed to help Arthur feel more secure. Time will tell.
I am gallery sitting at the Art Stable Gallery Westport today. Stop in and see new work by several of the ASG artists. I have added several new paintings and will be working on a new one while I am there.
This painting is 7″ by 5″ Ink and Watercolor on Aqua Board. It is varnished and framed in a shadow box frame.
