30 in 30 Challenge Day 14: "The Approach" by Susie Morrell

©2013 Susie Morrell "The Approach" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 13: "Roll Tide" by Susie Morrell

I loved this photo sent by my sister of a quiet beach where she vacationed with her family 

in Mobile, AL  Keeping the harmony of the hues was a challenge.  My mind told me the umbrella was bright vibrant color.. but with what looks like a rain shower moving in, the color value is not as high chromatically.  That's an Alabama National Championship hat on the beach towel for my brother-in-laws who are enthusiastic Crimson Tide fans!  

©2013 Susie Morrell "Roll Tide" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 12: Sunflower Field by Susie Morrell

This is a cropped view of the photo I shared back in August of a wonderful sunflower field on Werth Road driving to Alpena, MI  It may turn into a larger more rectangular painting to get the full effect of the massive field of sunflowers.  But for now I am sticking to the 6 x 6 square format.  It took my breath away rounding the bend and seeing a sea of yellow.  (my favorite color by the way!)

©2013 Susie Morrell "Sunflower Field" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 11 "Bee on a Daisy" by Susie Morrell

I had a request for a bee.. this was so fun to paint!  tricky to get the transparency of the bee's wings.  I am enjoying using the palette knife to mold the paint which forces me to stay loose and not get too detailed.

©2013 Susie Morrell "Bee on a Daisy" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 8 "Solitary Oak" - Susie Morrell

There is something about a mighty oak tree all alone in a field... 

©2013 Susie Morrell "Solitary Oak "6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 7 "Sailing" - Susie Morrell

Periodically I see this sailboat on Hubbard Lake.  There is nothing as peaceful as the sound of wind and water.

©2013 Susie Morrell "Sailing" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 6 "Raccoon - Waddodle?"- Susie Morrell

This is for my mom and author! I highly recommend her Children's Series:

 "The Waddodles of Hollow Lake"!  A series of 6 books written for about the 5th grade reading level, it's the story of the woodland and the adventures of a raccoon family. "..... Built on family values, tales of courage, love, hope and trust in each other.  The Waddodle Family experiences life's joys and tribulations."

©2013 Susie Morrell "Raccoon - Waddodle?" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day Five "Sunflower Happy" - Susie Morrell

Sunflowers make me happy :-) so you may see more than one!

©2013 Susie Morrell "Sunflower Happy" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Challenge Day 4 "American Robin" - Susie Morrell

This is in memory of my Uncle Rich LaFlamme who wrote his autobiography and memoirs in a book entitled "A Robin's Winter" 

©2013 Susie Morrell "American Robin" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 Day 2 "A Day of Rest"- Susie Morrell

For Labor Day I chose this lovely pot of geraniums and American Flags:

©2013 Susie Morrell "A Day of Rest" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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30 in 30 challenge day 1 "Nittany Lion"- Susie Morrell

Coming from a long line of PSU alumni.. here's to the first win of the 2013 season!

©2013 Susie Morrell "Nittany Lion" 6 x 6 oil on panel

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Sails at Rest on Schroon Lake by Susie Morrell

©2013 Susie Morrell Sails at Rest on Schroon Lake

 oil on panel 6 x 6 

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I drove the Adirondack Mountains region of New York to drop off my son at camp this past weekend.  Rather than just turning around and driving straight back, I thought I would tour around the lake region a bit and came across this wonderful marina at Schroon Lake where I spotted this sailboat that was begging to be painted!  This piece is painted completely with a palette knife.  I wanted to achieve a sense of atmosphere that was present when I was painting it… a misty, overcast kind of day.  I was close enough to hear the water lapping against the rocks.  It was a blissful moment.  I am happy with the results.  

"Tee Time" by Susie Morrell

©2012 Susie Morrell "Tee Time" 6x8 oil on panel with finished edges

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I painted this last fall and with my husband's annual golf outing quickly approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to post.  The grass is turning a wonderful shade of green, flowers and trees are blooming everywhere.  Spring is a glorious time!  

"Pear" by Susie Morrell

©2013 Susie Morrell "Pear" 6x6 oil on panel with finished edges

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I am still trying to figure out the best way to photograph my paintings.. this one has a bit of glare on the top right corner.  It's a delicate balance to capture the nuances of brushstrokes without getting glare.  Also the color can read differently in different lighting conditions.. indoor with artificial light vs. outdoor with natural light.   So I went for the best representation of color and got a bit of glare.. I'll keep working on that.  I enjoyed the challenge of mixing my greens to go from light to shadow.  I did finally reach into my paintbox and grab Varsari Chromium Oxide.  It's a very neutral green, not too warm, not too cool.  

Susie Morrell - Strawberries

©2013 Susie Morrell oil on panel with finished edges

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I love strawberries anytime, but especially dipped in chocolate on Valentine's Day.  I painted this still life from some wonderful berries I found at the local market.  The challenge was I started it in the morning then had to stop and restart later in the afternoon.  I used a daylight lamp to recreate the light which worked really well.  I am just squeaking in my post before the end of the day. 

Yellow Perch by Susie Morrell

*photo courtesy of Mike Cherkoian of Hubbard Lake, Michigan

©2013 Susie Morrell "Yellow Perch" 6x8 oil on panel with finished edges

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I just love the colors in this fish that is abundant in the fresh water Michigan lakes.

Vacationing at Hubbard Lake, Michigan as a young girl, we would always go fishing after dinner and come in at dusk with strings of perch. My uncle would clean them and store them in the freezer.  Once we had enough to feed the family, my mother would dredged them in pancake flour and fry them up in a cast iron skillet. We would sit on the screened in porch on warm summer evenings and enjoy the best fish dinner in the world!

Give a 'little' art this holiday! by Susie Morrell

Artist of Yardley's Small Works Show "100 for 100" opens Friday November 30 and runs until December 22, 2012.  Opening reception is Friday Nov 30th 6-9pm.  Show hours are Fri, Sat, Sun from 12noon - 5pm.  The gallery is located in the Janney House on the Patterson Farm at 949 Mirror Lake Road in Yardley, PA.  I have two pieces in the show shown below.  All works of art in the show are 6x6 on gallery wrapped canvas.  A gallery wrapped canvas is finished on all edges so it is wired and ready to hang or placed in a table easel with no need for framing.  All works of art in the show are selling for $100.00 each.  Come to the reception Friday night to meet the artists!

"Lake Afton in Autumn" ©2012 Susie Morrell 6x6 oil on gallery wrapped canvas $100

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Pumpkin & Flo Blue by Susie Morrell

inspirational photograph for this painting by Joey Randall ©2012 Susie Morrell "Pumpkin & Flo Blue" oil on panel with finished edges sold unframed, cherry wood easel included for immediate display $100 To view all my available paintings please visit:  Susie Morrell Portfolio Click here to visit my BLOG This photo was taken by Joey Randall, author and host of the #1 gardening blog in Michigan, The Village Voice.  Joey is my aunt, friend and mentor in so many ways.  She is a skilled photographer with a trained eye for capturing all that is glorious in the garden from tiny budding ferns to majestic blooms of  color that captivate the artist's eye.  What's best is all her images are inspired primarily from her own gardens both at home and at her lake cabin.  She and her husband, Mike, travel back and forth throughout the year welcoming visitors to their homes with warmth and cheer.  Joey maintains her informative blog called The Village Voice which focuses on her favorite recipes, photographs and all  things Michigan!  If you want a visual experience on how the seasons come and go in Michigan along with what is cooking in Joey's kitchen The Village Voice is a must read on your blog list. To view more of my portfolio, please visit:  Susie Morrell Portfolio

Library on Lake Afton in Yardley, Pa by Susie Morrell

by Susie Morrell

©2012 Susie Morrell "Library on Lake Afton" 6x8 oil on panel with finished edges

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Lake Afton is in the center of the village of Yardley, PA where you often see  people taking the time to sit and enjoy feeding the ducks, fishing or sipping  a refreshment from the Starbucks on the south end of the lake while just taking  in the beauty and fresh air.  I have captured it from all views with my camera  and loved this view of the shaded path.  Recently construction has begun  to improve the walking path between the road and the lake to make access  safer for visitors.   included with the purchase of your oil painting is a wooden easel for quick display. To view more of my portfolio, please visit:  Susie Morrell Portfolio

"HARRY" by Susie Morrell

"Harry"

16 x 20

oil on panel

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This portrait can be seen in the Artists of Yardley Members Show May 6 - June 11.

The Show will be held at the Janney House on the historic Patterson Farm in Yardley, PA

if you are in the area please visit over 100 works on display!

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