TOTE BAG

22 1/2"x18"x5" Oil painting on canvas   SOLD!
This is one of my older  paintings( Manet) that I made into a large tote bag. It is fully lined in rose fabric. This one is made differently than the other one. All stitching is on the out side. Really having alot of fun with these!

TOTE BAG

17"x19" x5" hand painted canvas tote bag fully lined with rose fabric!

Yep, something new I'm into! Using my old paintings for bags.This was just plain fun! Starting another today!

PUMPKIN

6"x6" oil on board  SOLD!

I'm back to painting still life from life. Putting a set up together , placing a light next to it and painting the subject. I started with something simple. I wanted to paint light and shadow as a sort of practice piece.I got this little pumpkin at the farm stand and I loved the shape and color. It was fun, I felt a bit rusty but I'm happy with the result.  Tomorrow another challenge!!

KING CROW

8"X10" oil on canvas
For being the head of the family, a good father and mate and for loving and being a good friend, he wears a golden crown. It is good to be king!

Little House

3" tall. Hand made, handbuilt and glazed earthenware clay. These little houses have sold.

Little houses under the tree or on the mantle for Christmas and all year round.
These little houses are all different and a fun addition to your Holiday or anytime decor!10.ea

Piqueassiette Crosses

3.5"x2.5" and 4.5"x2.5" handcut tiles and glass on earthenware clay.Sealed with grout and sealer. These little crosses have sold.

Little crosses for Christmas. I'm starting my ornaments early!These are sweet on the tree and also to hang on the wall year round.They also make thoughtful gifts and special tied onto a package. 10.00 each.
I will be adding more as I make them.

VINEYARD

6x6 iol on board
limited palette, very fun to paint a quick loose, sketch of a vineyard.

VINEYARD

6"x6" oil on board
We have many , many vineyards here in Cambria and Paso Robles, there may be hundreds. Going around to take photographs and make sketches the vistas are just seemingly endless. They are just beautiful and change color all year and then  cut back to start again. We have several beautiful wineries and wine tastings and of course our big festival coming up in January!!!

SeaGull

6"x6" oil on board
Lots and lots of sea gulls here along the shore. This is the sea bird that everyone knows. I have always loved them, they are smart,clever and resourceful.

The EGRET

6"x6" oil on board
We have so many Egrets here and especially right after the rain. The streams and open fields fill with water and all of a sudden there they are! So beautiful with their glorious white feathers and beautiful white wings. Come on rain!!

Chamber Party

Well, what fun!! the mixer at the Chamber of Commerce with all the shop owners and friends of the Chamber. The picture of the poster as it will be displayed through out Cambria to promote the very exciting Wine Festival.
A picture of the basket with our booty and Vicki Greene is holding the little wine glass with the date and announcement of the festival.
Vicki, painter of the seascape portion of our painting and Gayle owner of the Chambers Gallery  ( not affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce) toasting our big win.
It was so much fun to see old friends and meet new. The big party, celebration, wine tasting, dinner and poster signing will be January 28th, 29th and 30th, 2011. You have to come and share in all the fun!!!!

ART and WINE FESTIVAL

16"x20"  We Won!! Vicki Greene and I entered our painting in the Chamber of Comerce Art and Wine Festival Poster Contest.Vicki is the seascape painter and I painted the vineyard and foreground. We thought it expressed Art and Wine.
 This is always a big party in Cambria with wine pouring and sampling, raffle's, dinners and party's!
Vicki and I are happy and proud to be a part of this always fun filled event.  Gayle Sewels Chambers Gallery will be a hub of celebratory fun during the festival!Come and see us in January and get a signed poster!!

Vegetable Stand, Santa Rosa Creek Road

A trip to the vegetable stand this morning. My friend Gayle and my sister Julie have taken a little road trip to the back country here to pick up fresh vegetables. I wasn't able to go until now as I have been away. All I was told is that the tomatoes are like candy! That was enough for me. Fresh picked tomatoes!! 5 for a dollar is what the sign said and avocados 50 cents each! It's an honour system. She has an iron piggy bank that you put your money in. When I arrived she and a worker were laying out pumpkins, all sorts, big and small, tall and squatty. I bought a tall one, beautiful! Just had to share my harvest with you!!

KITCHEN PAINTINGS

My kitchen. I've been having fun this morning, adding paintings to my cupboards in my kitchen. The painting over the sink is by my grand daughter Elizabeth. I've always hung paintings everywhere but the cupboards "were bare" so up they went. I keep adding and soon will be out of space!My kitchen is tiny, it's a little beach cottage,early on meant for vacationing.It's cozy!

FACES

9"x5" handbuilt,handpainted and glazed earthenware clay.
Oh yes, there are more!

FACES

9" x 6" handbuilt,hand painted and glazed earthenware clay
More faces!! More fun!!

FACES

10.5"x5"  Hand built, handpainted, earthenware clay with glazes.

Oh yes, there are more! Fun is fun and fun is NOT done! Are you smiling now??

FACES

9.5"x 5.5    Earthenware clay with glazes hand built and hand painted.
Yes, if left alone too long .....hahahaha this is what happens! I absolutely love making these faces! They hang on the wall and hopefully make you smile. They do make me smile, I'm smiling right now as I make this entry! Are you smiling?

FACES

7"4" handbuilt, handpainted and glazed earthenware clay.Yep, another face! Just fun!

FACES

6"x4"x1"  sculpture,  hand built and formed,hand painted, glazed earthenware clay.
Now these are fun! In between painting I'm making these faces out of clay. These are wall hangings and can hang anywhere. I have one in my kitchen. I'm making these for Heather's Gallery , each is so different. Here's looking at you!

The Girls Too

6"x6" oil on board
New sheep painting, I love to paint them,  love their sweet faces.SOLD!

I am going to be in the Chambers Gallery this weekend. It is "Pinedorado Days" celebration in town and there will be a parade and food! It's a fun event, done every year and we expect crowds!! Well, we are always expectant! We will be open at 1:00 pm right after the parade.
So come and see me and share a visit! I'm looking foward to seeing you!

CUPS

6"x6" oil on board
What is it about cups, bowls and vessels? I love the idea of them. Of course the practicality goes with out saying. I like them round, to hold what ever suits our fancy. They make me think of cozy things. Soup, cocoa, coffee, tea, ice cream! Here is a stack of cups, waiting for the cozy.

Polka Dot Cups

6"x6" oil painting on board

Polka Dots, so fun! Bring back of all sorts of happy memories. I did allot of sewing when my children were small. Polka dots were popular and in all colors. I even had a beautiful dress my mother made for me with water green polka dots. It was my favorite dress in high school.
I especially love them on dishes! This painting is available on etsy.
http://susanjenkinsart@etsy.com/

PINK CUP

6"x6" oil on board
Ok, enough animals for right now. I love pink and saw this beautiful cup with a bird on it and I knew it was for me and had to be painted! A cookie and some cocoa, just perfect! Of course, tea or coffee would be delightful!This painting has been added to my" etsy" store   http://susanjenkinsart.etsy.com/

Rabbit with Heart

5"x7"  oil on canvas board
Along with all the animals and birds I have been painting a rabbit is a fun addition. They are living out in the country near here being very much a part of farms and not too happily vegetable gardens. I gave him a heart because even tho he loves to munch on your celery he is a loving little soul.

Get Away

                    
I have been dreaming of a get away. Maybe just a little simple something to sleep in and maybe just some exploring. Well this one is in England, available to rent by the day. Sounds wonderful doesn't it? I found this looking at blogs and found a really beautiful one I want to share   http://www.myblackbook.free.fr/    this blog is from France, take a look, really lovely pictures!

The Girls

6"x6" oil painting on board.

I seem to have a mild facination with farm animals right now. I love to paint them and their sweet faces.SOLD!

Little Red Hen

5"x7" oil on board     A happy little hen.

A Simple Garland

6"x6" oil on board
It is amazing how a few simple flowers can brighten one's day!This painting is only available on Etsy.

Sheep with Heart

6"x6" oil on board
It isn't enough to have a heart, one must share it. This painting is only available on Etsy.

The Girls

6"x6" oil painting on board
Sometimes the girls just have to get together for a bit of fun and sometimes someone wants to tag along for the ride!SOLD!

Little Black Sheep

6"x6" oil painting on board .   Since they don't have sleeves they wear their hearts where all can see.
 More crows and animals with hearts coming soon for my new Etsy store.When it is ready I will link it here. I'm excited and yes, I will still be at the wonderful Chambers Gallery here in Cambria!! SOLD!

FACES

5"x51/2"   Earthenware clay, handbuilt and formed and hand painted. Something new I'm having fun with, faces. To hang on the wall.I'm not going to name them, they just are. More are coming, I'm inspired!

Partridges and Pears

Victoria Boster makes the most beautiful bird nests out of yarn! She has an idea for Christmas, to make her nests with Partridges and Pears. She asked me if I would make them for her from earthenware clay. I am honored that she has commissioned me to this delightful creative challenge. The pieces are small (2") to fit in the nests.I have linked to her beautiful blog so that you may see her lovely creations!
Look for her Designer Christmas nests possibly in November? I can't wait to see them!  Please take a moment to see her lovely things:
http://vicki-2bagsfull.blogspot.com/

ART and Wine Festival

11"x14" oil on Canvas
My Friend Vicki Greene and I have collaborated on another painting. This time for the up coming Art and Wine Festival. Vicki is the sea scape artist at the Chambers Gallery. The Festival isn't until January and this will be our entry for the poster competition!
 We are surrounded by vineyards here with so many of them in Paso Robles. We always have a festival with artists painting and lots of fun things to do, including wine tasting,an auction and prizes.
Mark it on your calendar for January!

BIRDS in PORCELAIN

3"x4" handbuilt porcelain clay birds .
New birds this morning, more soon. I have glazed these with a clear glass glaze fired in to bring out the colors of the feathers.I think I like it better!

CROWS with HEARTS

6"x4"  hand built earthenware clay. I've been painting these heartfelt crows with hearts for some time and it just occurred to me to make them in clay! This was fun, having these little crows come to life, so to speak!

Derby Shire Farm

More berry's and Gayle with her basket.

A Day at Derbyshire Farm

Yesterday morning Gayle and I drove out to meet Pam Derby at her beautiful ranch in San Simeon.Truly a day in the country. Her ranch is nestled in the hills just minutes from the central coast. In that beautiful warm and balmy setting sits Derby shire Farm.Row after row of plump succulent black berry vines growing in the gentle sunshine.
We met Pam and her wonderful friends for a truly amazing day of laughter, getting to know one another and picking the sweet juicy berry's. Pam provided the baskets for us and even gloves!
Her ranch also has avocado's and she provided bags for us to take as many as we would like!
Up on the hills for a drive to visit the vineyard. Beautiful big green leafy vines with rows as far as the eye can see almost reaching to the coast! Spectacular views of Hearst Ranch in the back ground and if you sit quietly you may encounter a zebra and family just roaming through.
Everywhere one looks is a painting! I especially loved the out buildings and the old Hearst barn. Delightful!
Another treat  from Pam was lunch at the Hamlet just out side of Cambria and if you have never been the view of the ocean is stunning.
We ended our very special day at Gayles, Chambers Gallery so everyone could enjoy Gayles wonderful artists work.
that's Gayle in the picture up above with her blackberry's.
What a special day. I will never forget. Thank you Pam!!


  

White Rooster

24"x30" oil on canvas
New painting finished this morning. I haven't painted a white rooster in a while. This was fun! I love painting them they have their own personalities! this will go to the Chambers Gallery.

Cream With That?

9"x12"oil on canvas  Warming up this morning!  SOLD!

Cream and Sugar

8"x10" oil on canvas Playing fast and loose this morning!SOLD!

KOI POND

6"x6" oil on board
I so love Koi Ponds and love to paint them. So much color in a Koi pond. Delicious!!

PINK LILY

6"x6" oil on board
I love lily ponds. I haven't painted one for quite a while. This is one that I painted a while back but re painted the back ground yesterday. I had concentrated so much on the lily I really hadn't spent time anywhere else! So this was fun. I do love to go back into a painting and re- work and play a bit. Never know what will happen!!