70th Anniversary

Last month, we got together to celebrate our parent's 70th Anniversary!  So I made this little painting (10" x 10" on wood);  this pic was taken before everyone had a chance to sign....heart tree at top is mom and dad's;  going clockwise, sister trees, at the bottom, grandchildren trees, and heart tree on left side is for the greats;  (room for more!)

It was fun to be together with our amazing parents.

cheers!
Susan

Rebirth

Here is the painting made collaboratively by myself and my daughter in law, Huiyi Kan for the NIJIIRO (Rainbow) Exhibition:  One Mind and One Heart - An International Traveling Group Exhibition, From Global Calamity to Creativity.

It's on it's way to Naples, Italy, today!

It was so much fun, and such a pleasure to create this together with Huiyi.  Huiyi and I together created the idea, using the calligraphy figures for "tree" and "bird", and using the theme of the 4 seasons (starting with winter, top panel), along with the Zen garden theme (maybe hard to see the little lines in this picture)....and the little bird, which comes to life more and more in each panel, finally flying away as a phoenix in the last, (Autumn) panel....Huiyi then sent me the words in calligraphy which I collaged into the side of each season's panel.

Thank you, Huiyi!!!!

Cheers,
Susan

Danl Boone

"Good night Danl Boone......"

Cheers,
Susan

Doc

Oops, forgot yesterday;  so, here it is:
"Goodnight Doc Watson......"

Cheers!
Susan

Whistles that blow

"Goodnight curving roads and whistles that blow....."

Cheers!
Susan

Sweaters and Mittens

I'm going to feature an image from Goodnight Boone every day until it's release and booksigning on Monday, December 17th!

Join us at Boone Drug at Deerfield, 11am-5pm!

Cheers,
Susan

Goodnight Boone

Here it is, the book we've all been waiting for!  Goodnight Boone, written by Melanie W. Greene, Michelle W. Bolick and Blair B. Proffit, and illustrated by....yours truly!

Grandfather Mountain slumbers peacefully in the background of each colorful page featuring images from various local sites in different seasons, accompanied by beautifully crafted lyrics by the local authors.

It's in production NOW!  I wish I could say that we have a website for ordering, but we dont, yet.  We ARE planning a book signing event at Boone Drug, Deerfield on Monday, December 17th, so come visit us there! (originals, prints and cards will also be available).

Otherwise, you will be able to pick up your books at Boone Drug, Cheap Joes, and Watauga County Arts Council....great for gift giving!

Cheers,
Susan