9x12 original oil. Framed. 350.00
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Bubbles, and Bird, and Bee 36x36 original oil on canvas
The next few paintings including this one are some that were in the show that our group, The Charleston Artist Collective had last week. If you are interested in purchasing any of them, contact me via email: susiecallahan@bellsouth.net
They are all framed but the frames dont show here.
SOLD (I really hated to let this one go!)
SOLD (I really hated to let this one go!)
Island Light
9x12 original oil unframed SOLD
I have driven by this little shack aobut 500 times on the island and everytime I say: "I really want to paint that." Wednesday our painting group set up right beside it and I finally did it. The light was perfect that day. I struggled with it for about 3o minutes and seriously thought I had forgotten how to paint altogether. Somehow I pulled it together and tried to be very present with what I loved about the scene: the pale yellow light, the shape of the trees, the many shades of green. It finally worked and came together very quickly. I am happy with the results.
If it doesnt sell on the blog, I will put it in the Island Gallery but with commission and frame it will be at least twice this price. ouch!
Among the Reeds
9x12 original oil on panel (framed)
This painting is being donated to the Pet Helpers annual fundraiser called the Fur Ball. It will be held at the Marriot in Charleston on November 6. Its a great cause that I am happy to donate to.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lowcountry Thunderstorm
In the lowcountry, you can almost set your watch by the summer thunderstorms. This was so much fun to paint. Its big, for me anyway...18x24. I listened to Natalie Merchant and painted all afternoon. This will be in our Charleston Artists Collective Show on October 21th. I might work on it a little more.
Sally's Yard
Sally has the most beautiful yard around. She also grows her own vegatables, paddle boards, and is a gourmet cook who likes to make big fabulous dinners for all her friends at the last minute. Oh, and did I mention? She's beautiful...and nice. She's a classic.6x8 framed original oil
$125.00
View From the Shade
This was painted at the Vanderhorst Mansion on Kiawah Island. The setting is phenomenal. A formal-ish garden amidst the natural beauty of a lowcountry marsh. There is a pool there too but I opted to edit it out. The majestic palms complete the view...from the shade.
11x14 framed original oil
$475.00
Monday, August 16, 2010
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Across the Pond
I decided I needed to play today so I brought out the pallet knife. I think its so interesting how things "just happen" with this technique. Its takes a lot of practice to get it just right though. I had fun with it and ended up pretty happy with it.
sold
Beach Day
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Another pallet knife painting. Not a great photo of this painting. It will have to do until my camera gets repaired though.
SOLD
SOLD
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Self-Portrait I
When Allison told us we all neede to paint a self-portrait for the Artist Collective website, we all cringed. Its a little like doing therapy...on yourself. What an interesting challenge. I ended up doing two. This is the first one which I think looks really"professional." That makes sense because I painted it from a "professional" photgraph that I have on my therapy website. The second one is very different.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Self-Portrait II
This one is very different dont you think? Its much more relaxed and playful. Maybe this is the "artist me" and the other one is the "therapist me". Of course they are both me! Hummm...maybe I should work on integrating the two in both art and therapy...and in life! Or maybe it is just really late and I need to go to sleep.
Twilight Marsh
This 18x24 original oil painting is also for the Roper Hospital permanent collection and is not for sale. They have been great to work with and i am really honored to have my work hanging on their walls. Thanks Jena.
Marsh Reflections
This 16x20 is not for sale. It is going in the Roper Hospital permanent collection.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Reflected Red Line with Zinnia
8x10 Original Oil
O.K. This is a definite nod, if not an outright theft, to one of my favorite painters, Aaron Liefferth. His colors are always vibrant and almost vibrate with life. He does this type of thing really well. I just had to try it. I have a loooong way to go.
Sold
The Elegant Marsh
8x10 Original Oil
This one is also for the CAC auction. It is a familiar view from my dear friend Anne's Kiawah property. This time I decided to play with perspective an include the close up planter instead of just the distant view which is what I usually do.
sold
Summer Shack
I took a photo of this in Southold, NY when I was driving up the North Fork of Long Island with my sister Mary. I finally got around to painting it this summer. Its just such a quintessential North Fork scene. This one will be on auction on our Charleston Artist Collective site. The proceeds from our sales go to a local charity every month. So, I can't put it up for sale here. I just wanted to post it so you could have a look!
Original Oil Painting
I believe its a 16x24
Sold
St Philllips in the Mist
6x8 Original Oil
This is the first of a series of "St Phillips Church' paintings that I have done...all a little different in style. The others have sold too and I dont have photos of them. I like this one the best though.
Sold
Shady Path
I loved the way the light peeked in and highlighted these majestic palms on a rustic Kiawah path. We saw two alligaters and 1 snake on this eventful painting expedition.
12x12 Original Oil
Unframed
$225
Sold
Namaste
11x14 Original Oil
This was a gift to Noelle and Tom at Serenity Now Yoga. Thanks Noelle for all the wonderful gifts I have received through my yoga practice at your studio.
Hunting Island Boneyard
I love this place. It has a rustic beauty that is enhanced by the dead "ghost of trees" that remain from severe erosion. Sadly this spot which I painted last year is not even there anymore.
12x14 Original oil
$450.00
sold
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Crystal Marsh
This is the view from behind Vickery's Restaurant on Shem Creek. Its one of the most beautiful views in Mt. Pleasant.
11x14 unframed oil painting
$250.00
sold
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Kiawah Creek
I have painted this little creek so many times I cant count. I tried a different technique this time and I like the results. A flat brush and lots of quick strokes. It was done in 30 minutes.6x8 oil
$100.00
Sold
Wyoming Sunrise
The colors of this sunrise looked almost dreamlike peeking through the trees. This was the view from our window of the guestroom at Allen and Lotta's in Jackson. Nice.11x14 oil
$250.00
Sold
Hunting Island Path
Another Hunting Island Painting . There is just no place like this. I loved the way the path was dappled with light.
11x14 oil
$395.00
Sold
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"Spring at Magnolia Gardens" 8x10 framed $250
Loved being at Magnolia Gardens with Anne and Mary. We thought we were going to get rained on any minute but managed to capture the bursting colors of spring before the deluge.
"Ruth's House" 9x12 framed $275
Everyone knows Ruth's house where we live. Her yard is overflowing with color and life, especially in the summer. I picked a shady spot under a tree and really enjoyed working on this painting.
sold
"The Boathouse" 8x10 $250 framed
This old abandoned boathouse has intrigued me for years. It sits so peacefully at the edge of the water. At high tide it actually sits surrounded by water like a little island. I painted it around the time I lost my Mom so it has a lot of meaning for me which I continue to contemplate.
sold
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Autumn Beach Path II 8x10
sold
Yet another version of the Beach Path. I walked this with my sister Mary when she was here in the last fall. I liked it so much I painted one for myself.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Sullivan's Island Plein Air Painters
These are some of my favorite painters as well as friends. Inspired by the healing forces of art, nature, playfulness and laughter, the Sullivan's Island Plein Aire Painters began painting together to capture the lusty beauty of the lowcountry. Collectively, we support the creative process while encouraging each other's own unique and individual expression through painting. We choose to paint almost exclusively outdoors in order to capture the effects of light and atmosphere through color, a practice which demonstrates a commitment to the plein-air process. Through the years we have formed an enduring friendship while braving heat, mosquitos, and even snakes! We show our work in one of the large windows at Saks Fifth Ave. located on King st. in Charleston. We are in a window on the Market st. side. Come check out our work! Their links are posted at right.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Summer Beach Path 8X10 unframed $250.00
This path always speaks to me. As you will see, I continue to paint there throughout the year. In every season, a different kind of beauty with luscious textures and dancing light and shadows.
sold
Playful Tree 22X33
not for sale
I did this at a painting workshop with the fantastic Kiawah painting group. It is unlike anything I have ever tried. It was such a different and exciting experience to paint. Normally, I focus on the subject and all my energy generates from "outside." With this it all came from emotion; all from inside. It was such a great discovery process and so much fun to play!
I did this at a painting workshop with the fantastic Kiawah painting group. It is unlike anything I have ever tried. It was such a different and exciting experience to paint. Normally, I focus on the subject and all my energy generates from "outside." With this it all came from emotion; all from inside. It was such a great discovery process and so much fun to play!
Sunflowers and Teapot 16X20 $375 unframed
I painted this recently with Anne in her kitchen. The sunlight just poured through the window onto these lovely sunflowers. I don't think I spent more thatn 1 1/2 hours on this. It came together very quickly.
sold
Kiawah Stillife 8X22
sold
This is one of the first paintings that I began feeling free enough to be a little abstract. The sun was hitting the subject so beautifully. It just felt like such a waste of time to labor over making the peripheral objects (couch and table)look exact. I decided to just barely suggest them and focus on the onions, pear...and those beautiful shadows.
Fruit Cabinet 22X36
NFS
This was one of the first paintings I did when I took up painting again 12 years ago. It is so "tight." I can't believe I ever enjoyed painting like this. My work has really loosened up over the years to the point of being very abstract (as in the painting titled "Rythym" on this blog. The act of painting expressively is much more enjoyable and, I think, more interesting. This painting is not for sale for two reasons: 1) My son has asked to have it and, 2) I painted it from the cover of a Potterry Barn catalog and I think it would be illegal to sell it!
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