Fall is in the air, and I feel the panic to get as much done outside as I can, before the inevitable Winter shows up. I finished up the plein air painting,"Morning Solitude", and need to sign it tonight. It's of a pretty site located on Truman Lake, near Osceola, MO. The old road I painted from just disappears into the water. The views change as the water level goes up and down. Thanks to De and Cheryl for letting me in on this hard to find spot. I also received notice that I was accepted into a juried show at the Waverly House starting Nov. 6th. I entered my painting of "Walnut Street View". The show will run thru to Dec. 22nd. It is an annual fundraiser for the local Girls Shelter, so a portion of the sales and silent auction go for that purpose. More on that later...

Friday, September 4th, 2009 is the date for the Art Reception at my One Person Show, on display at the Midtown-Carnegie Library, in Springfield, Missouri. The time is: Noon to 1:30pm Location: Corner of Central and Jefferson. Jefferson is a one-way street going South, so must come from the North to get to the parking lot. This show has been hanging since July 17th, and will be on display until Sept. 14th. It is part of the "Art in Public Places" program and is being sponsored in part by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Stop by and say "HI". Buy a painting or two, and let the Library know you appreciate seeing the local artist's artwork.

Blackjack Plein Air

July 8th, 2009

This was a quick painting done at the Blackjack area on

the Sac River just North of Stockton, Missouri.

It's a nice little sight where the river splits around two

small islands. Two other friends and I started early, and

quit before it got too hot.

ArtsFest 2009

Sorry to say ArtsFest was a washout. It was cold Sat. and rained all day Sunday. A nice lady did buy two of my small paintings on Sat. A cute little girl named Abby bought a small sailboat painting I donated to the, "Art for Kids to Purchase". I don't know who got the frog painting, "Hanging On". I have another show to be in on Sat., 9:00 to 3:00 at the Bolivar, MO, Court House. My next project will be to place my art in: "Art in Public Places" in Springfield, MO. Sponsored by the Springfield Arts Council. There are many doctor, and lawyer offices wanting local art to display. More on that later. April showers bring May flowers......we should have plenty of flowers!!

Susan

"Quiet Time" At ArtsFest 2008

This was fun to paint, and was taken from last year's ArtsFest. This artist was taking a little quiet time before the crowds arrived. Hope you enjoy.
Susan

"Early at ArtsFest"

It's a busy month as I try to get ready for Springfield, Missouri's, Walnut Street Artsfest, the 2nd and 3rd of May. I thought I'd just have some fun with it this year, and paint some pictures of last years event. This one was the quiet early morning on Sunday, before the crowds started. The weather was perfect, and the street soon filled with thousands of folks out enjoying the weather and the arts. I have 3 others to finish, so the clock is ticking. I'll load the others as I get them dry enough to photograph. Thanks for looking. And love to hear your comments. Susan

Feb. 21, 2009 "Fall At It's Best"

It's cold outside, so decided to get some painting done. This is another painting started last October. It's a view above the small dam, at the trout hatchery. I couldn't resist painting this fisherman. Although one fisherman left and another stood in his place, so I had to revise it a little. There were many fishermen and women coming and going, but that's what you have when you paint plein air. I just get in a "zone"....and look past them, and then hardly notice they are there. Those seriously fishing, hardly notice me too. "Touche" .