Sketch Turned into Christmas Cards by Suzy Pal Powell

I did a boot sketch and the owner of the boots liked the sketch and said just throw some lights or something and make a card with it. So thanks to Gouache i could do that. It turned out cute for a western Christmas card.  The Tag will have Merry Christmas on it.

They have a cute dog, named Fuzz, and he will be on the inside with the verse.

All Dressed Up by Suzy Pal Powell

I am working on getting some western pieces done. This one is called 'All Dressed Up'.
I took photos at the neighbors branding and there was a young woman there with her red boots, chaps with extra long fringe and beautiful spurs! I just LOVE all of that. I dont dress like that but I  love to see it.  It is so much my heritage having seen my granddaddy for years working with his horses.  That is where I learned to love it all!

It is 22x28 matted and framed.  This is a poured painting with a little brush work on it.

Bow Ties

I have been working the last couple of days on this new piece. I am trying to get some new work before my workshops coming up. Midland Texas March 8-10 and here at my studio April 29-30.
This was from a photo I took somewhere. I really think i got it in NY.
This is 8"x16" torn paper collage.

Time for Work

Another Poured painting. Trying to get the leather to look like leather is fun with this technique.
I was happy with the turn out of this painting. It will be 22x28 framed.   I have had trouble naming it, and it may change at some point.

Santa Fe Gates and Doors #12 and 13 by Suzy Pal Powell

I didn't get to post yesterday, we were canning peas. What fun! that is a lot of hard work! Plus it affects the allergies. But we got them done and had fun as a family doing them.  Here is Day 12 and 13 combined. I think i have a new favorite for today.. Day 13.  Maybe because it was pretty hard to paint the steps behind the gate! Another challenge!
These are both 6x8 on gessobord, painted with acrylics.  I am beginning to appreciate the acrylics a little more. It is just so different that watercolors.

Santa Fe Gate #11

This gate is in honor of 9/11. 

Paint 30 paintings in 30 days

6x8 acrylic on gessobord.

available.

Santa Fe #4

I loved the purple mailbox.  Several of the gates had these kind of mailboxes. 

This is 5x7, acrylic on gessobord, and is available

Santa Fe #2

I am already wondering WHY I decided to do the challenge! haha, but I am no quitter so I will stick it out. So here is Gate #2.  I had to change some colors because it just wasn't working for me.
This is 5x7 and available on my website or Daily Paintworks.

Santa Fe #1 by Suzy Pal Powell

I decided at the last minute....the day before... to join the 30 paintings in 30 days, starting today.
It is really a challenge just to get something painted each day.  I am planning on doing Santa Fe Gates, but may not be able to stand to paint 30 of them! I am also trying with acrylics, always trying to challenge and push myself to improve.  So far, I don't like acrylics!
they will be posted on my website in the store area if you are interested in buying any of them.
http://www.suzypal.com

Summer Fun by Suzy Pal Powell

I have been invited to do a workshop with the group 'Sisters on the Fly' in October.
I am so excited to get to meet them and see their cute campers.  This is 'practice' to get ready.
It was fun but a little tedious since it is only 8x10.  The Silver didn't want to stick, so I had some issues with it, but was a fun piece to do!

Keri's Jacks by Suzy Pal Powell

I still have Keri's Jacks and Kenley's Marbles they played with when they were little.
This was a fun poured painting.  I put them on a piece of watercolor paper and set them in the late afternoon sun to get the shadows. 

Richardson Art Show by Suzy Pal Powell

I found out this past week that 'The Cowgirl' was juried into the 49th Annual Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Art Exhibition and show in Richardson, TX.  The show and sale is May 1-May 26th. It is always exciting and an honor to be chosen to be in a show.

The Nursery by Suzy Pal Powell

I have worked several days on this collage. I have an oriole nest to work from. They are unbelievable!
The way they find strings, twine and other stuff to go into the baby's home!
I have one that has 3-4 different colors of stuff in it. I just love to study them.

12x24 Stretched Canvas

Magazine pages and some acrylic paint

I'm Watching You by Suzy Pal Powell

This is 16x20 framed, painted in watercolor. 

When we were in Atlanta last July we went to the zoo and got some good photos.

Fan Quilt

 I am still trying to paint each day. I did miss yesterday because I had a class, but finished this one today.

 This was painted from the first Quilt I made.
I ended up making 2 so both kids would have one. Boy they are a lot of work! After doing the spools, it made me want to drag out some quilts and see if I could paint it. I spent a lot more time on this than any of the others.  I can see some things I should have done differently.  Maybe I will on the next one!
It is 6x6 Oil on gessobord.
I am learning more and more about oil painting, and am enjoying the challenge.

I re-did the bird nest, by adding some branches. It was just in midair actually!

These are available. 

Oriole Nest by Suzy Pal Powell

I found this nest after a storm, and it is wonderful. Full of twine and strings...

blue, yellow orange and some white plastic strings. It is unreal how they weave all around the twigs.

It is 6x6 Oil on gessobord.

It is available.

suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com

T-Bone by Suzy Pal Powell

 The 30 days of January went by pretty fast! I am going to try to keep doing a small painting each day. Not stop on 30, so this begins 28 days in February! (This is actually Day 1, am behind in posting)

This is T-Bone, my daughters sweet little dog. It is painted with oil.   6x6 orange under-painting on a gessoboard.

Day 29-30 Suzy Pal Powell

Yay! I made it for 30 days!
I hope i keep painting a painting each day. At least as much as possible!
These are available, through me or Dailypaintworks.
They are 6x6 oil on gessobord.
Suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com

Oranges and Pears-Suzy Pal Powell

 More 6x6 oils on gessobord.
I love the old antique dishes!
They are $50 each unframed and you can purchase through me/paypal or
Dailypaintworks.com

Day 23-Suzy Pal Powell

Day 23 is another oil that I set up. I love these old dishes, and would love to have the whole set! I only have 3 of them. I am not sure what these little covered bowls were for...I guess anything. I love the lid and the design. it is available. $50
suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com