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I have decided that I have at least two personalities when it comes to art. I think the second personality is called Suzy. Every once in awhile, I depart from my representational work and have to work an abstract piece. Here is my departure from representational pastel art. Click on the image to make it larger.

The first one is called “Faith” and I had a clear idea of a theme and design when I started it. The theme is clear from the title. Strong value contrast was used to lead your eye around the painting and a pop of red color brings you to the focal area. I call the second one “No Decision” because I just kept adding paper and acrylic media until I was happy with the look. The center of interest changed many times. I like the 3D nature of this piece.

Patricia Kellner is an artist that was in the Paul Murray workshop in Taos with me. She recently sent me a few photos of me painting en plein air with the group. I am using a great umbrella that she designed. Go to her web site at www.BestBrella.com for more information. The scenery near Taos is fantastic. Don’t you agree?

Be creative and enjoy.
Sue Flanagan

I recently had a great opportunity to go to a plein air workshop that was sponsored by the Taos Art School. Paul Murray PSA was the instructor for this plein air pastel workshop. This part of the country is absolutely beautiful and so different from the Midwest of the United States. Here are some of the sites that I painted. Click on a picture to make it larger.

Taos is an amazing art community. I spent a whole day leisurely going through galleries. I saw an annual art show at the convention center. I saw a “Quick Draw” where a group of artists create art in a variety of media and the works are sold at auction afterward.Workshops are so much fun. I see new parts of the country and I meet other artists who are passionate about art. Here are some pictures of the group.

Here are some pictures of our first day at St. Francis church. Paul is giving me some pointers and he demonstrated.

At the end of the week, Paul critiqued our work. The last picture is of Paul and his paintings of the week.

To see some of the paintings I did in this workshop, go to my plein air gallery. To see Paul Murray’s work, go to www.murrayfineart.com.