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September 15, 2006

Monotype


"old garden" monotype 18" x 24"
Here is one of my monotypes - a print made on a slab of gelatin with printmaking ink - one of a kind print. It is my favorite way of working through ideas for my paintings later. This one is part of a series called "Gardens" This old garden with it's iron gate fencing is representative of this time of year in New Hampshire. Yarrow growing pink finally and the roses giving up the go ... Change in the garden seemed like a good topic for Illustration Friday. Go see more change at Penelope Dullaghan's site. Change is good. Speaking of change ...
Tonight is our new opening - Two Views of Tuscany and Flora and Fauna. Lots of bustling around yesterday, painting a wall or two a fabulous shade of pumpkin, and setting up a window display which we are just thrilled about. Will show photos this weekend of the opening!

The word for the day is ... compost ... as in well, you know, "Compost Happens!" -- direct qoute from professional artist and semipro composter/gardener/lover of all things which grow green: Mary Ellen McKeen.
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousFri Sep 15, 09:57:00 AM EDT

    A very striking and interesting illo!

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  2. AnonymousFri Sep 15, 12:41:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations on your gallery's upcoming show! I particularly like Tom Glover's painting. Look at those colours...

    And I like the lines in your painting, Susan. Do you keep your roughs in a sketchbook? I'm working through ideas at home today, too.

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  3. Tara's Art CampFri Sep 15, 12:47:00 PM EDT

    I love this, I bet it is full of texture in person.

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  4. valerie walshFri Sep 15, 02:05:00 PM EDT

    I really love this Susan! The fence gives it a vintage feel, Really beautiful!!!

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  5. kat coyleFri Sep 15, 02:17:00 PM EDT

    i love the colors and textures in this piece.

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  6. andreaFri Sep 15, 03:38:00 PM EDT

    Wow -- this one really works! The gradations, texture, composition -- but most of all the feelings it evokes. This is one of my favourites of yours, Susan.

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  7. murphy girlFri Sep 15, 06:59:00 PM EDT

    the colors are perfect behind that fence. a real feel of dusk in the fall.

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  8. AnonymousFri Sep 15, 11:00:00 PM EDT

    Nice color and texture, wish you had a close up of this. I realize my monitor doesn't do this justice.

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  9. Funky FindsSat Sep 16, 09:28:00 AM EDT

    Wow, Susan...this is gorgeous. And the process sounds so interesting. I love the colors. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Tongue in Cheek AntiquesSat Sep 16, 12:43:00 PM EDT

    this this this...it my favorite!

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  11. Frank-HSat Sep 16, 01:36:00 PM EDT

    very interesting blog, susan

    good printings, excellent postings and comments - I'll come back for sure

    and thank you for your visit and comments at my blog!

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  12. Michelle LanaSat Sep 16, 01:41:00 PM EDT

    beautiful!

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  13. carlaSun Sep 17, 07:47:00 AM EDT

    This is so pretty to look at...you do such lovely things with shades of color. I am enjoying the changing gardens and leaves around here. Good luck with the new shows:>

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  14. steveSun Sep 17, 08:32:00 AM EDT

    This is my favorite Suzan. The colors and texture and abstraction here are quite magical.

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  15. VeritySun Sep 17, 04:03:00 PM EDT

    Oh Susan, I love this, so much. It's just stunning.

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  16. HeartfulSun Sep 17, 04:05:00 PM EDT

    Just beautiful, you inspire me!

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  17. AnonymousSun Sep 17, 05:20:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh, this is just stunning!

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  18. PatSun Sep 17, 06:49:00 PM EDT

    Oh Susan, this is just wonderful.....I love the colors. The feeling it evokes. Beautiful. Pat

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  19. AnonymousMon Sep 18, 01:30:00 AM EDT

    lovely work; unusual colors

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  20. AnonymousMon Sep 18, 07:43:00 AM EDT

    I love this - the colours and texture..!!!

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  21. AnonymousMon Sep 18, 11:21:00 AM EDT

    Stunning! I love the composition and colors.

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  22. MAHIMAWed Sep 20, 05:05:00 AM EDT

    joooohhhh
    i LOVE the blends of greens and yellowe...and then the pinks and whites.
    lovely!

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  23. JoanneWed Sep 20, 11:39:00 AM EDT

    So beautiful!

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  24. iriszWed Sep 20, 01:00:00 PM EDT

    beautiful!

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  25. Angela Wales RockettWed Sep 20, 11:35:00 PM EDT

    This is such a beautiful image! I've been wanting to try to make gelatin prints, and this makes me want to even more.

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  26. belindadelpesco.comSun Oct 22, 05:34:00 PM EDT

    this is beautiful...

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thanks so much!

susan