I found this cute little guy the other day when I was going through some papers. This is a research sketch for a painting. I had just grabbed some scrap paper at the library and made this quick sketch and notes. It's really fun to find something after it's been hidden for a while. A little present to myself.

I'll be offering Week-long, Half-day art camps this summer for children and teens. This is a photo of a fanciful birdhouse made for an Upper Elementary School. One of our projects will start with a basic birdhouse then imagination will take over. Each student will choose a character or style to complete their own personalized birdhouse. All projects will emphasize personal expression.

Let's get creating!

 

    GARDEN ART CAMP

Garden themed art projects such as a Stepping Stone,
Fanciful Birdhouse, Garden Sculpture, and others.
Hands-on 2- and 3-D projects
Imagination and enthusiasm required!

Register by June 24.
    Monday- Friday 9:30am- 12 noon
Grades 6-8: July 15-19
High School: July 22- 26
Grades 3-5: July 29-Aug 2

Send email to gardenartcamp@gmail.com for registration information

Most materials supplied.
Students will be asked to provide additional items to personalize their projects.
Materials list provided at sign-up.
Family Discount: 15% off for second, and additional students from the same family

 

My art experience as an instructor includes: Local Rec Centers, Art Goes to School Programs in Public Schools, Private small group instruction at home and church settings. My background is in Graphic Design (BA) and Fine Art (Post Baccalaureate Certificate from PAFA).
   

Hey there, long time-- no post. I've just discovered a way to publish some of my work and offer it for sale. Check this out and let me know what you think.

http://society6.com/SusanMcFarlane

I painted four little flower images and have made them avialable as cards. One time I needed a small card and couldn't find one I liked. I wanted something simple, so I decided to do it myself. It took a little while to decide which flowers I most wanted to paint. I've always loved Lily of the Valley, so I did that one first. Behind my house, when I was growing up, there was a very large pine tree with wild Lily of the Valley growing at the base. It always looked like a little fairy land to me. We also had a lilac tree. The shape and color of the Forget Me Nots and the Bougainvillea drew me to them.
Enjoy!

Shared Interests

One of my favorite activities is also one of my son's. Here is a painting I did of him working on a project while visiting my studio.

My kids vetoed my first idea . . . so afterwards I did this sketch .
"Afterwards, he just took a nap." And now, so shall I as I try to get over this nasty cold.

Thanks for looking!

Catch up Time

 

For those interested, this is the large painting I did for the church event back in October. It was used for a background for families to have their photos taken at the Luau. We had a great time. This painting is about 9' by 12', painted on a canvas drop cloth with leftover latex house paint. I had a great time working on it.

This sketch is for IF Transportation. I didn't get it posted in time for the deadline. Turns out if I don't get things posted by the time my kids get home from school, it doesn't get posted that day. "My" computer is the "best" one of course, so it gets used for homework, FB etc. Teens, gee.

This is the sketch for IF Spooky. Also didn't get it posted in time for the IF deadline.


I'm currently working on the post for IF this week. I hope to get it done before the kids get home from school, LOL.

Thanks for looking!

IF Spent

Time well-spent, that's the idea that stuck with me as I pondered the topic this week. One of my favorite ways to spend time is with a good book. I love reading for myself, reading to my kids and browsing in bookstores. I based this painting on a sketch I made of my daughter and added some whimsy.

Thanks for looking! Have a great day.