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

Groovy Grove, Day 5 in the Painting Challenge, by artist Susan Spohn

Groovy Grove

6x6 inches, original oil 

$50.00

Today's painting is a smaller aspen scene. It is filled with vibrant colors and texture. Visit my website to view more of these paintings and to purchase. SpohnStudio.com

Poncha Pass Aspens- Day 3 of my 30 day painting challenge, by artist, Susan Spohn

22 x 7 inches

Poncha Pass Aspens

Visit my website to purchase this painting: SpohnStudio.com   Or visit my blog to learn more about this painting challenge and my painting process. susanmspohn.blogspot.com

Circling in Winter Sun - Day 2 of Painting Challenge, by Artist Susan Spohn

Day 2 of my January painting challenge. You can see my progress on my painting blog: susanmspohn.blogspot.com  Or to purchase one of my paintings visit my website: SpohnStudio.com

Pet Portraits, Zena- by artist Susan Spohn

Zena

8x8 original oil

pet portrait

This is Zena. I was commissioned to paint her along with 2 other dogs from this family. I started with Zena.  To learn more about commissioning me to paint your pet, visit my website at: SpohnStudio.com

Visiting Alpaca Farms

I have seen Alpacas from a distance. There are several farms/ranches in the area that have herds of Alpacas. But I have not seen them up close until a couple Sunday's ago. A friend and I went to visit this small farm that raised primarily Alpacas. I was fortunate to take quite a few photos. Here is my first attempt to paint one. I painted it as a birthday card the friend who accompanied me to the farm.

Alpaca Birthday Wishes

5x7, original acrylic painting

Trying out a new painting knife.

 

It is always nice to buy new art supplies. Some are necessities and others are bought on a whim. Lately, I find myself limiting my purchases. Squeezing the last dab of oil paint out of a tube, or still using a brush when clearly the bristles have worn down to the nub. But I also like to buy a new brush or especially a new painting knife.

 

 

Flower Shop Flower Stalks

6x6, original oil

Today's painting was inspired by a bunch of flowers in a floral shop. Their were many varieties all kept in large clear glass vases. The tall stalks of the mostly leafless stems really stood out and made the flowers seem larger. To purchase this painting, visit my website:  SpohnStudio.com

I painted most of this painting with my newest painting knife. It has a lot of cool edges, and inspires me to keep things simple. Photo of it below.

 

Sunflower Bouquet with Butterfly, Impressionistic oil painting by Susan Spohn

Sunflower Bouquet and Butterfly

30 x 30, original oil painting

Inspired by a pot that sits on my studio window sill and wild sunflowers from the fenceline, this cheery painting makes me smile when ever I look at it. To see more of my art, please visit my website. SpohnStudio.com

Jean Claude, pet portrait by artist Susan Spohn

Jean Claude

8x8 original oil painting

One of my recent pet portraits. To find out more information, please visit my website: 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

A Sheep, original oil painting by artist Susan Spohn

A Sheep

6x6 inches, original oil painting

I sold this painting at my last outdoor art show this fall. The photograph does not show how textural this painting became. It did look like a wooly sheep! To view more of my paintings, go to my website: SpohnStudio.com

Sunburst Sunflower, another sold painting

SunBurst Sunflower

6x6 inches, original oil painting

This painting is filled with thick strokes of paint applied with my painting knives. It really looks like a sunburst or fireworks exploding when you view it up close. I recently sold this painting at the reception at the opening of my gallery show, Susan Spohn - On Review, held at the Paquette Gallery in Salida, CO. Visit my website to view more of my paintings.  SpohnStudio.com

Chicken Hearted, a recently sold painting...

Chicken Hearted

6x6 inches, original oil painting

SOLD

I sold this painting recently at my one woman show in the Paquette Gallery here in Salida, CO. I sold other paintings also and will post a few more images in the coming days. This painting reminded me of 'playing chicken' when we were young. Visit my website to view more images of my work.  SpohnStudio.com

Newmie, pet portrait

Newmie

6x6 inches, original oil

This basset hound was so cute in all the reference photos sent to me. He was a joy to paint. For more information on my pet painting portraits, visit my website: SpohnStudio.com  and the Pet Portrait collection.

Talking a Bit About my Paintings..

All are still invited to view my paintings at the Paquette Gallery here in Salida, Colorado. The show will be up for the entire month of October.

I am giving a brief talk about my paintings that are now showing at the Paquette Gallery for the month of October. This Thursday night, October 10th is the Creative Mixer from 5:30-7:00pm in the Paquette Gallery at the SteamPlant. The Creative Mixer is put on by Salida Council for the Arts and they hold a Creative Mixer monthly, normally the 2nd Thursday of each month. 

They will also have a guitarist and magician at this Creative Mixer. How fun is that? If you are in the area, come and mix it up!  Here is their website:
http://salidacouncilforthearts.org/

To learn more about my show at the Paquette Gallery, visit my website: SpohnStudio.com

Reception Tonight, 5-7 pm

Come see Frank and all the bunnies, sunflowers, gardens and even an occasional rooster at my opening tonight at the Paquette Gallery here in Salida, CO. For more information: http://spohnstudio.com/event/47836/susan-spohn-on-review  Hope to  see you there!

Frank is an original acrylic painting and will be available at this opening.
Website: SpohnStudio.com

Susan Spohn - On Review

 

I will showing at the Paquette Gallery in the Salida SteamPlant for the month of October. The reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4th from 5-7 pm and all interested parties are cordially invited to attend.  I hope to see you there! For more information, visit my website: SpohnStudio.com or call me at 719-539-7120.

Words are Words, but Cats are Everything, original acrylic painting by Susan Spohn

Words are Words, but Cats are Everything

original acrylic painting

6x6 inches 

This is my painting that will be entered into our local library show that will run from May 12 thru June. The show is called Letters, Unfettered. We needed to incorporate an alphabet that was not English or Latin based. My words are written in Telugu. I like the scroll of the letters, heart shapes and vine-like qualities.This painting was an experiment in low color and white tones also. Visit my website for more information: SpohnStudio.com  

The Salida library hours are: Monday - Friday 9 to 8:30 ~ Saturday 9 to 5:30 ~ Sunday 1 to 5

Salida Library  719-539-4826

405 E Street, Salida, CO 81201

'Juan', original acrylic painting, by Susan Spohn

 

 

Juan

original acrylic painting

5x7 greeting card

 

This painting was inspired by early evening light. It reminded me of Mexico, and so do the colors I used in this painting. To purchase or view other paintings, visit my website:  SpohnStudio.com