Tag: Paintings

A Small Art Exhibit and Inspiration interrupted.

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There’s nothing like having a venue accept your art with hours of work and love poured into it, to be shown for all to enjoy. Small or large venue, it doesn’t matter, it’s always a great feeling.

I recently had my series, “Glass Menagerie” along with a few other pieces, chosen to be shown at The Huntington Memorial Library, a lovely library in my area. Set in an historical building, it’s a beautiful place to have my art pieces on display. I chose this series specifically because it’s paintings of animals. And what other place could be more perfect for artwork of animals? Adults and children alike will be visiting and enjoying them.

I also contributed a small piece to an online art project called “We Are All Connected” hosted by a woman named; Beatricia Sagar. Artists were asked to participate by designing artwork on a puzzle piece that will be added to many others, as a way to show connections and beauty during this incredibly crazy time in history. I was humbled by Ms. Sagar’s kind words about my piece, and look forward to it being added to this incredible exhibit.

It’s especially gratifying for me right now, as I have returned to outside work after a fairly long time away due to the pandemic. And while my household appreciates the income, and I am grateful for the opportunity, my heart, my love of art is taking a hit. It always takes a while to adjust to a new job and then to find the time and energy for anything else, much less something that takes so much emotional as well as physical energy, is difficult.

I know once I get used to the job I’ll be able to find that elusive energy and space in my life, but for now it has to wait. In the meantime, it’s good to know that I’m still connected to my art and other artists, and am able to share my art with them and others.

Thank you for reading my little blog, stay safe and healthy. And if you’re interested in purchasing any of my art pieces, please visit my Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/omordah, or contact me. You can also purchase products like phone cases, yoga mats and notebooks with my artwork on them at pixels.com under Susan M.L. Moore

Some Color For January; A Sneak Peak Of Something For A Good Cause

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First just a quick note: { I’m not sure if anyone noticed, but through an error, my beautiful front page and other banners, were somehow deleted. I think it was something I had done unwittingly. My daughter had done the lovely design set up, so I am upset over this. She assures me that she can fix it, so although I hate to have to have her redo it all, I am very grateful that she is willing and able to do so. Hopefully they will be restored by the time I publish my next post. 🙂 }

Most everyone must know about the horrific wildfires in Australia, and the devastating effects they have had on the land and tragically on the animals there. It is a very hard thing to write about, but for those there, I can’t even image how it must be.

I haven’t been able to get it off my mind that I would like to help in some meaningful way. Originally, I had planned to offer half of the proceeds from my works that are currently available, to this cause, which I will probably still do.

However, after speaking with my brother who has lived in Australia for forty plus years, he suggested I do some art of the affected wildlife. I thought about it for a while, and an idea came to me that I have begun working on. Rather than do a completely realistic version of some of the koalas, kangaroos, wombats, quokka’s and others, the picture that came to my mind was more of a fantasy, graphic style. I did a preliminary painting, and since have started a slightly different adaptation that I am going with.

I will be offering all of the proceeds except for shipping costs, from this particular painting to the cause for saving, and caring for these priceless creatures, and toward reestablishing their habitat. I believe that although it will take time, it will happen.

There will be a limited number of copies, in a few different sizes. There are a few wildlife rescue services, I believe the most well known, and largest is WIRES, NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. Once the painting is finished I’ll contact them and/or others to make arrangements for the donations. My hope is that if enough people see this and pass it on, there may be enough to help as many of these precious animals as possible with this limited edition painting, and the others on my site as well.

I’ll post the painting as soon as I can. I hope everyone likes it, passes it on to as many other people as possible, and maybe gets one to enjoy and to help. See you next time!