Susan Spohn-- Midsummer Enchantment

Midsummer Enchantment, diptych

3 ft. x 6 ft

oil on boxed wood panel

This painting has been on my easel for two weeks now. It has taken so long because of its ornate nature and my recent busy schedule. Since this is such a large painting, it is more difficult to get a decent photo. This one is pretty good. When you stand in front of this painting you are enveloped into this wonderfully blooming garden, it is so resplendent with blooms, butterflies and birds. This painting is for sale, contact me for information on shipping.

Susan Spohn -- Sweet Nectar

Sweet Nectar

30 x 12

oil on wood panel

Coincidentally, I took several photos of flower pots outside a local gallery 2 years ago. The flowers were beautiful and especially against the gallery's freshly painted mint green bricks. Now I will be doing a showing of my floral pieces with this gallery owner and artist, Steph Brady at the Paquette Gallery in the Salida Steamplant starting on March 24th. Amazing how things come together! This painting will be in our upcoming show. Contact me for price and shipping information. If you live nearby, come by and see the show. All are invited to the reception on Saturday, March 24th from 5 - 7 pm. For more information on the show see my home page on my website: susanmspohn.com  To view more of my recent paintings, visit my blog: susanmspohn.blogspot.com

Susan Spohn --- Floral Diiptych; Watching Spiders

Floral Diptych : Watching Spiders 

36 x 72

oil on 2 boards

(I was unable to get a decent photo of my painting today, so excuse the improper lighting and the fact that the two halves are not next to each other....) 

I have finished this large diptych of a wonderful flower garden. I painted this piece using mainly pallet knives and then finishing up with some brushes. This was a whimsical, fun adventure starting with just a few photos of some flowers I wanted to use in this garden. Then as I started, I imagined I could see a cat sitting in the garden, watching a spider...... well, the storyline grew from there, until not only was there a resplendent floral garden with a cat and a spider.... but also; a caterpillar, a salamander, 2 frogs, a baby bunny, 3 bees and 4 butterflies! Can you find them all? 

"Painted Lady" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 10" x 10", $275.-
It will be a while before we'll be seeing butterflies in the garden. I took the photo of this Painted Lady last August.
This beautiful, unusually warm April day is perfect for working in the garden and spring planting. Now we just need some good moisture. Let it rain!
To view more of my paintings, please visit my web site or the Art Center of Estes Park.