2020 Art Calendar

It's that time of year for a new calendar.

Here's the 2020 Art Calendar.......
featuring my Boketto Paintings.

Boketto is the Japanese word for "staring vacantly into the distance without thinking."

This series of paintings I have been working on for 5 years. This year I had enough for a calendar.

Enjoy!

D'art Gallery "Simply Small" Exhibition

900 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204

Exhibition Dates:   Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 22

Artist Receptions:  Friday, December 13    5 - 9 pm
                               Friday, December 22   5 - 9 pm

Gallery Hours:  Thursdays, Noon to 5pm, Fridays, Noon to 9 pm, Saturdays, Noon to 5 pm, and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. 


D'art Gallery's Holiday Exhibition of small works, "Simply Small" provides work that you can purchase off the walls for your gift giving. Here are a few of the pieces I am exhibiting:

Love Letters Exhibition

40 West Gallery  
1560 Teller Street 
Lakewood, CO 80214

Exhibition Dates:  December 6, 2019 - January 4, 2020

Gallery Hours:  Wednesday - Saturdays,  Noon - 4 pm.

I have one piece in the exhibition:  "Ode to a Still Life".....

Ode to a Still Life, Oil on Canvas 24" x 30"

I wrote this love letter for the exhibition:

I love painting! 

Especially painting with texture. 

And, I love flowers.

I love painting flowers with texture! 

It’s as simple as that. 

I spend my days doing what I love: painting with texture!

I first painted this canvas with my left-over dried up paint. I didn't want to throw the paint away into the landfill. After a painting session I would take my pallet knife and apply the thick paint "here and there" on the canvas. Once the paint was built up on the canvas, I was ready to move forward. First, I painted the entire canvas and paint mounds gray, because I had too many conflicting colors. Then I began looking for flowers and other images in the paint texture. The still life emerged over time. It was a delightful process of discovery.

I'm not much of a Still Life painter. It's too boring to have the image never move or change light. However, I did have fun creating this Still Life out of my imagination spurred on by the blobs of paint. Of course, the painting had to be created from my internal muse, because the vase is way, way, way too small to hold the arrangement.

Closing Reception for the 2019 Members Exhibition

“Meet the D’art Artists” Exhibition Closing Reception Friday, September 13 from 6 - 9 pm

Suzanne Standing in Front of
Sky Raga
Oil Painting

Plan to stop by D'art Gallery at 900 Santa Fe Drive in the Santa Fe Art District to see my painting. I'll be there between 5 pm - 8 pm. 

The final artists reception of the inaugural exhibition by the gallery members is scheduled for Friday, September 13 from 6 – 9 pm. At the “Closing Reception” on Friday, September 13, member artists plan to share their thoughts about their work through short artists talks from 7 – 8 pm. 

Eighteen Denver area contemporary artists members exhibit their diverse and thought provoking art from August 1 – September 15. As a member of the Santa Fe Art District, D’art Gallery offers a new dimension to the Denver Art scene.

Members of the gallery exhibiting at the inaugural exhibition are Kelly Austin-Rolo, Lisa Calzavara, Terry Decker, Sue Crosby Doyle, Lori Dresner, Suzanne Frazier, Susan M Gibbons, Susan Hazaleus, Faith Williams, Ashton Lacy Jones, Tara Kelly-Cuz, Carrie MaKenna, Emily Oldak, Lydia Riegle, Kim Roberts, Gabrielle Shannon, Jean Smith and Vicky Smith. The work of each participating artist can be viewed at https://dartgallery.org

Gallery Hours are Thursdays, Noon to 5pm, Fridays, Noon to 9 pm, Saturdays, Noon to 5 pm, and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. 

Here are some more photos of the gallery.

D'art Gallery "Meet the Artists - Part 2" Opening Reception

“Meet the Artists – Part 2” Grand Opening at D’art Gallery on Friday, August 30

We've changed out the artwork for the second half of the inaugural exhibition at D'art Gallery.

Here is my second oil painting on exhibit at the gallery through September 15.

Sky Raga #1 & #2
Oil Painting 24" x 96"

Located at 900 Santa Fe Drive, D’art Gallery hosts “Meet the Artists – Part 2” on Friday, August 30 from 6 – 9 pm. The following day, Saturday, August 31, four D’art Gallery Artists, Susan M Gibbons, Ashton Lacy Jones, Kelly Austin-Rolo and Kim Roberts, offer a free demonstration on encaustic techniques in the gallery space. 

The gallery artists changed out the work in the gallery to create a new exhibition of the member’s artwork in time for the “Meet the Artists – Part 2” Reception on Friday, August 30. The inaugural exhibition, with the current changes, runs through September 13 when the gallery will host a Closing Reception and Artists Talks. As a member of the Santa Fe Art District, D’art Gallery offers a new dimension to the Denver Art scene. 

Members of the gallery exhibiting at the inaugural exhibition are Kelly Austin-Rolo, Lisa Calzavara, Terry Decker, Sue Crosby Doyle, Lori Dresner, Suzanne Frazier, Susan M Gibbons, Susan Hazaleus, Faith Williams, Ashton Lacy Jones, Carrie MaKenna, Kim Roberts, Gabrielle Shannon, and Jean Smith. 

The work of each participating artist can be viewed at https://dartgallery.org

Here are some more photos of the gallery.

Gallery Hours are Thursdays, Noon to 5pm, Fridays, Noon to 9 pm, Saturdays, Noon to 5 pm, and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. 

D'art Gallery Opening Reception

Denver’s New Contemporary Art Gallery in the Santa Fe Art District Opens August 1

I am very happy to announce that I am a member of D'art Gallery and will be exhibiting my work.

Sky Raga Triptych
Oil Painting 48" x 72"

Located at 900 Santa Fe Drive, D’art Gallery LLC opens on Thursday, August 1, 2019 with a “Sneak Peek “ Opening Reception from 6 – 9 pm. The “Grand Opening Meet the Artists Reception” is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm.

Seventeen Denver area contemporary artists members exhibit their diverse and thought provoking art from August 1 – September 15. As a member of the Santa Fe Art District, D’art Gallery offers a new dimension to the Denver Art scene. In up-coming months, members will be exhibiting work in two-person shows, group exhibitions and calls for work from the art community.

In less than ten weeks, the D’art Gallery LLC has been conceived, organized and established by the cooperative members. The mission of D’Art Gallery is to provide a professional gallery experience for artists, collectors and the public at large. Member artists will be given opportunity to advance their careers and pursue a high standard of professional development while following their personal vision in the fine arts. The gallery will strive to promote community awareness, and appreciation of the contemporary arts.

Members of the gallery exhibiting at the inaugural exhibition are Kelly Austin-Rolo, Jude Barton, Lisa Calzavara, Terry Decker, Sue Crosby Doyle, Lori Dresner, Suzanne Frazier, Susan M Gibbons, Susan Hazaleus, Faith Williams, Rolf Helland, Judy Horowitz, Ashton Lacy Jones, Carrie MaKenna, Kim Roberts, Gabrielle Shannon, Jean Smith. The work of each participating artist can be viewed at https://dartgallery.org

Gallery Hours are Thursdays, Noon to 5pm, Fridays, Noon to 9 pm, Saturdays, Noon to 5 pm, and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. 

2019 Prospect Studio Tour Photos

Here are photos of my work during the Prospect Studio Tour:

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. It was a great day!

12thAnnual PROSPECT ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR

1805 Kristy Court
Longmont, Colorado 80504

Tour Dates:   6/7/2019 - 6/8/2019

Tour Hours:         Friday, June 7        4 pm to 8pm
                           Saturday, June 8    Noon to 8 pm

I will be showing my work at Rob Bein's House,
#15 on the studio tour map. 

16 participating Artists/Designers invite the public to view their latest work at 13 studio locations.  Architecturally unique Prospect is a vibrant setting for this popular studio tour, where visitors discover diverse art, studios and enjoy the community’s restaurants and shops. 

Win Prospect business gift certificates by filling out your “PAA Passport”. 

Park once and walk to all the studios. 

On Saturday, enjoy a free Pedi-Cab ride between studio locations.

Tour maps will be available at local shops and on the Prospect Artists Association website,  www.prospectartistsassn.com.

Look for green PROSPECT ARTIST TOUR signs in front of studios.

2019 Art Speak Exhibition

First Congregational Church
1128 Pine Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302

Exhibition Dates:   4/5/2019 - 6/1/2019

Artist Reception:  4/5/2019  6-9 pm

Fall Light, Oil Painting 24" x 48"

This unique exhibition is a collaboration between poets and artists, combining the spoken word with image. Tracy Slaughter and I are collaborating by exhibiting Tracy's poem "Spirit" with my oil painting "Fall Light".  This process is "Ekphrasis" -- using art to inspire poetry & the creation of art from the inspiration of poetry. This is the second year Tracy and I have collaborated with our creative processes.

Photos of Tracy Slaughter and I at the Artists Reception on Friday, April 5, 2019

Tracy Slaugher reading her poem "Spirit".
It was an inspiring evening with poet's reading their poem
in front of the artwork.

Resolutions - Women's Caucus for Art Exhibition

Core New Art Space
900 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, Colorado 80204

Exhibition Dates:   1/3/19 - 1/20/19

Artist Reception:  1/11/19   6 - 9 pm

Artist Talk:  1/20/19    1 - 3 pm

"Rocky Mountain Moonlight Summit, 24" x 24" oil painting

"Rocky Mountain Summer Day", 24" x 24" Oil Painting

I will be at the reception standing in front of my two paintings: "Rocky Mountain Summer Day" and "Rocky Mountain Moonlight Summit".

I am a member of the Women's Caucus for Art, a National Women's Artist Organization. Our Colorado Chapter of this organization is hosting this exhibition of members works.

The WCA Colorado chapter of the National WCA was founded in 1990. The Mission of the group is to create community through art, education and social activism by supporting women artists, by creating leadership opportunities, and by offering exhibition opportunities. The title of this year’s Annual Member’s Show was chosen because it represents the action of solving a problem or making a decision. The key word being ‘action’. With over 30 Members, our Colorado Chapter is proactive in support of women artists and is making plans for community, art, and action in 2019.