Sun, Studio and a Show
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Sun, Studio, and a Show - A Summer Update

Summer Morning

Hi friends,

It's been a full studio month, and I've got a lot to share - an upcoming show, a new studio space, a favorite kind of commission, and a return to one of my favorite ways to paint. Here's what's happening.

I've moved into my new studio and have been busy getting it unpacked and set up. It is so wonderful to start off in a clean and organized space. I'm not sure how long that will last, but it is nice for now. I can't wait to share the space with you in person - you'll be able to visit during Boulder Open Studios, held the first two weekends of October. More details to come as the date gets closer, but save the weekends!

Moving into the new studio

First Friday Art Show

Creative Framing Art Gallery Friday, August 7th 6-8:30 pm

I'll have my New Emotion series up for First Friday and the rest of August, and I'd love to see you there. Come by for a glass of wine, good conversation, and a chance to see the pieces in person before they're gone. These events always go by fast, so mark your calendar!

Creative Framing Art Gallery - August 7th

1075 E. South Boulder Road, Suite 110 Louisville, CO 80027

Pet Portrait Commissions

Pet portraits have long been one of my favorite things to paint, and I'm currently booking new commissions. There's something special about capturing the personality of someone's four-legged family member - the tilt of an ear, the particular look in their eyes.

If you've been wanting a portrait of your pup, cat, or any beloved companion, spots are limited, so reach out soon if you'd like to get on the schedule.

Interested? Reply to this email or send me a message with a few photos of your pet and I'll walk you through the process.

This is the latest sweet dog that I painted for a new client in Texas.

Aussie

Back to Plein Air

After a stretch of studio-only work, I'm getting back outside to paint en plein air. There's nothing quite like working directly from life - chasing the light before it shifts, adjusting to wind and weather, chatting with people passing by, and capturing a place as it actually feels in the moment rather than from a photo.

The painting at the top was painted on location on a hot summer morning last weekend at a cafe in Hygiene, CO. Below is a sunset from a great overlook in Boulder. As always I'm looking forward to being up in Steamboat Springs competing in the Plein Air Festival this fall.

Shifting Light

Thanks, as always, for following along with my painting. I hope to see some of you at the gallery on the 7th!

Warmly,

Sue

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