"Solo" by Karla Nolan, unframed oil pastel painting

I don't know if you've noticed but SPRING IS HERE!  Hooray!  That means iris and I really like iris.  So does my husband, we have them planted all over the garden.  This is my second oil pastel painting and I'm pleased with how it turned out, although there is so much to learn in this medium.  Whew!  Art means never stop learning..............that doesn't sound right, but you get the idea, right?

"Solo", 12"x9" unframed oil pastel painting on sanded paper, write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

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Three Zinnias, original small oil painting by artist Susan Spohn

3 Zinnias, oil, 6x6

I planted a  wild mix of zinnia colors this year. Their petals appeared a solid color, but when in the sun they turned to additional orange, yellow and blue tints. This small oil is available on my ETSY site. Visit my website to view more paintings. SpohnStudio.com

Zinnia Trio, small original oil painting by Susan Spohn

Zinnia Trio, 6x6, oil

Frost has bitten back most of my zinnias, but there are still a few blooming in protected areas. I have been painting these zinnias. Visit my website to view more of my paintings: SpohnStudio.com

Sunflower and Blues, Impressionistic small oil painting by Susan Spohn

Sunflower & Blues

6x6 inches, original oil painting

 

 

I used this image as the cover art for my postcard and poster for my one woman show (Susan Spohn- On Review) at the Paquette Gallery in Salida, Colorado. This was the first painting to sell during the reception. Visit my website for more information on all of my paintings.  SpohnStudio.com

Garden Gardian, original acrylic painting by artist, Susan Spohn

Garden Guardian

16 x20

original acrylic painting

 

The second painting in my new series of outdoor paintings. Who isn't amazed by the crows that take over our outdoor spaces. The definitely demand our attention, with their loud voices and shapes. I painted this painted with the crow perched in a statue-like manner to act like a guardian, placed in the abundant flower garden. Visit my website for more information:  SpohnStudio.com 

Self-Seeded Marigold, original acrylic painting, by artist, Susan Spohn

 

 

 

Self-Seeded Marigold

original acrylic

5x7 greeting card

 

These marigold self-seed for me yearly in my pots and sidewalk garden. This particular plant self-seeded in a clump of grass I dug up so my cat could have cat greens this winter... well, the grass died out and the marigold flourishes! Visit my website for more information on my cards and paintings.  SpohnStudio.com

2 Hares Discuss the Garden, original acrylic painting by artist Susan Spohn

2 Hares Discuss the Garden

16 x 20

Original Acrylic Painting

 

I have started a new whimsical series on a textured board. This is the first painting in this new series. Perhaps it will be like story time! Visit my website for more information.  SpohnStudio.com

Susan Spohn, 'Nancy's Garden', original acrylic painting

Nancy's Garden

original acrylic painting

5x7 card

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Star Hydrangea, original acrylic painting by artist, Susan Spohn

Star Hydrangea

original acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card

 

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Clematis Morning Star, original acrylic painting by Susan Spohn

Clematis Morning Star

original acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card/frame-able

Want to own affordable art? My series of original acrylic paintings on greeting cards will be perfect for you! These cards are easily framed in a 5x7 inch frame or matt them and frame them in an 11 x 14 inch frame! Visit my website to purchase: SpohnStudio.com  Visit my blog to see my daily paintings as they are completed. SusanMSpohn.blogspot.com

Jacob's Ladder, original oil painting by Susan Spohn

Jacob's Ladder Garden

18 x 30

Oil on Board

 

Just  sold this wonderful painting. I love the colors in this painting. The background flowers look like stars in the distance.  Visit my website to find your treasured painting: SpohnStudio.com    and visit my blog to view daily paintings: SusanMSpohn.blogspot.com  or visit my other website: SusanMSpohn.com

Winter Park Garden, original Acrylic by artist Susan Spohn

Winter Park Garden

original acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card

So many beautiful flower gardens in Winter Park, Colorado. When every I visit I bring my camera and capture some of the beauty!  SpohnStudio.com      SusanMSpohn.blogspot.com

Susan Spohn - August Garden, original acrylic painting

August Garden

5x7 greeting card

original acrylic painting

August is a wonderful month for flowers, and they all burst forth with their last blooms, unfolding them like tiny firecrackers exploding in the sunshine.  SpohnStudio.com     SusanMSpohn.blogspot.com

Tulips 2, original acrylic painting by artist Susan Spohn

Tulip 2

original acrylic painting

greeting card

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Lollipop Poppies, acrylic painting by Susan Spohn

Lollipop Poppies

acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card

My artistic interpretation of some pinky-peach poppies I saw last summer. When they open completely they looked like lollipops! $25.00 Visit my website to purchase and view my other paintings too!  SpohnStudio.com

Red Poppies, original acrylic painting by artist Susan Spohn

Red Poppies

original acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card

Dusky look at red poppies glowing in the early evening light. This painting and others are for sale on my website. SpohnStudio.com  Red Poppies sells for $25.00

Milkshake Coneflower, by Susan Spohn, original acrylic painting

Milkshake Cone-flower

original acrylic

5x7 greeting card

A new interesting looking coneflower, that I may have to add to  my garden this year. Visit my website to view my other paintings and hand-painted cards. SpohnStudio.com

Fashion Queen Iris, original acrylic painting by artist Susan Spohn

Fashion Queen Iris

5x7 greeting card

original acrylic painting

I guess I am drawn to the darker irises. This is another striking variety that lent itself to my painting whims. Purchase and view all my paintings currently on my website at SpohnStudio.com

After the Bloom, acryic painting by artist Susan Spohn

After the Bloom

5x7 greeting card

original acrylic painting

I like the simplicity of this painting. View my other paintings and cards on my website. SpohnStudio.com

Senorita Iris, original acrylic painting by artist Susan Spohn

Senorita Iris

5x7 greeting card

original acrylic

I have been watching my irises greening up a bit. It is still winter, but no one told them. I was paging through some seed catalogs and found this lovely variety. Definitely something to plant in the garden this year. This original greeting card is for sale for $15.00 and will be available for purchase on my website.  SpohnStudio.com