Is it November Already?

Wow, I don't know where October went! I have been working on some projects and goals that I have set for myself for the coming year. I also have found myself with the diligence to clean my studio! It is amazing how reorganizing can open up so much more space! It is awesome now that I have some nice time to start working on my ideas for new works for 2010, and staying busy with all of my commission requests! I am truly enjoying my time in the studio, doing what I like to think I do best!

Coming soon I will be posting pictures from a photo shoot my paintings were in! I will tell you the work looked fabulous! I can't wait to see the final prints!

The end of the year is ending rapidly! To all of you who have been thinking about purchasing one of my pieces, or would like a custom commission piece NOW is a great time! Think about a unique Christmas gift for someone special, or better yet... put it on your list for someone else to buy!

Happy November 2!

Suze

The 78th Annual Plaza Art Fair is This weekend!

I wanted to make a quick post and remind everyone that this weekend is the long awaited Plaza Art Fair. If you are like me, and you grew up in Kansas City, you probably know that this is quite the tradition! I am so excited to be displaying my work this year, among 250 other artists. I am working hard on finishing up a lot of new work this week! So, all of my Kansas City people will get to see a lot of new paintings before anyone else!

So, come find me at booth #505. (on Ward Parkway, across from William Sonoma)

I can't wait to see you all there!

All the best to my hometown friends!

Suze

The 78th Annual Plaza Art Fair September 25th, 26th, 27th, 2009Show Hours: Friday 5pm to 10pm Saturday 10am to 10pm Sunday 11am to 5pm

For my local artist friends...

I highly suggest going to this! I will be there for sure! Get your tickets and your book!


JACKIE BATTENFIELD'S THE ARTIST'S GUIDE AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNINGSeptember 17, 7p at Unity Temple on the PlazaAdmission: $20 (includes copy of book and two event tickets)
On Thursday, September 17 at 7 pm, artist and author Jackie Battenfield will be in Kansas City for an author talk and book signing at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Jackie's new book, The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love, has been called the ultimate how-to manual for working visual artists willing to "challenge the myth of the starving, disorganized artist." Online reviewers have raved, calling it "the best book available" on the topic. A working artist herself, Jackie has already inspired dozens of artists in Kansas City during her previous visits with the Creative Capital professional development team. Three years in the making, this book captures the best of Jackie's advice, insight and wisdom about how to build a successful career.
Admission to the September 17 event is being handled by Rainy Day Books and there is a $20 fee, which includes a copy of the book and two tickets to the event. For information about making a reservation please see the Rainy Day Books website or call (913) 384-3126.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to KCArtistLink. Jackie's visit is made possible by Rainy Day Books, KC ArtistLink, the Kansas City Art Institute, the Arts Incubator and the Kansas City Artists Coalition, and Leveraging Investments in Creativity.

NEW Work Posted

(Above: Glamorous, oil on canvas, 36" x 48")

I have been really busy getting ready to leave town for my next show in Chicago. But, before I left I wanted to make sure I updated my website with all of my newest work. If you would like to see the new paintings look through my first gallery "Paintings I".

I hope you all enjoy the new paintings!

See you all soon!

Suze

Great photos from a client!

I received this wonderful photos from a client that I met in Iowa, at the Marion Art Festival! I have to tell you the day I met this couple it was a freezing cold day, with some extremely strong winds! I almost even had a painting fly away! If is wasn't for my good artist friend Chris Vance, that happen to be at the right place at the right time, and caught it!

I have to tell you that this couple were two of the nicest people I have ever met! He is a farmer, and she is a fabulous photographer!

After they decided on purchasing "The Ride" I had given them a post card of some of my other pieces. About 20 minutes later they came back and had to buy a piece that was on the card. "Two" had to be a part of their collection as well. They told me it fit perfectly because they have two boys. I must say the laughter that they brought to me on this cold day, made my entire trip to Marion Iowa worth it!

I thought I would share these wonderful photos of "Two" and "The Ride" in their new home! I think they look very happy in this sitting area next to the window! Thank You Dawn for sharing your great stories with me on what these pieces mean to you! I love it!!!

I truly LOVE my job! Off to the studio....

Suze

ZEST' Showing beginning tonight!

(Above: Destiny, oil on canvas, 48" x 48")

I am pleased to anounce that several of my larger paintings will be hanging at Zest'. This is an amazing restaurant located in Mission Farms, 10681 Mission Road, Leawood KS, 66206. If you haven't had a chance to make it there you are missing out! They have amazing food and wine, and now an added experience of viewing my art work! Yeah!

ARTichokes will be having their offical opening tonight from 6-8 pm. Feel free to swing in there as well, and check out all of their great new artists showing, and their rennovations they have been working on!

Also, be looking for new work to post on my website next week! I have been working in the studio like a mad scientist on a variety of new and exciting pieces!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Suze

"I Write"

("Story Book", Oil on Canvas, 36" x 48")

Now I am back home after being gone for 10 days. I learned a lot on this past trip. I am truly appreciative of every moment. I am so pleased that so much of my new work is sold and they are all in some great new homes! I can't explain how amazing it feels to have your work so well accepted. I went ahead and posted some of them on my website so some of you can enjoy looking at them, even though they are sold!

I would have to say that the most popular questions I was asked on this trip is "where do you get your ideas?", and "where do you get your writings?" So, I thought I would address both of these here. I always point people in the direction of my artist statement. It truly explains my source of inspiration the best. I also point out to people my sketch book that rarely leaves my side. I am constantly sketching and writing when I am inspired by the world around me. Some pieces are about my life, and some are about others. I almost see myself as a story teller. I find that I am very in touch with how I feel about many things I embark in life, and at times very indifferent. Even when I feel I might stand alone in the opinions I might have, or the emotions I feel I am able to paint about it. The beautiful thing about this is that I find myself crossing lines and boundaries that conversation might not allow.

I thought I would post this piece above that reflects the journey my pieces take well. "I write where someone might take a look..." I hope you enjoy...

I wish everyone to feel the inspiration that I do every day. There is so much life around us that we miss if we don't open our eyes...

Suze