Thursday, December 31, 2009
Welcome 2010!
I've had a roller coaster of a year and want to thank my friends for their support and encouragement. This past year I have accomplished and conquered many challenges and I couldn't have done it w/out you all. I look forward to the new year with excitement of new ventures to come, visit w/friends abroad and plenty of good times to be had. I just need to figure out what my next challenge will be? Fly a plane maybe?
SALUD Mi Amigos!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
No Surf Today
After a rainy week I went out to get my much needed beach time. I wanted to go photograph surfers off the pier but the pier was closed do to some holiday preparations for the evening. At the end of the trip the only photo I really liked was this one.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Design Portfolio LIVE!
Visit www.susanmorales.com
My new design portfolio is live. Along with this portfolio I am launching my freelance career. After many years of working in the corporate environment I have decided to go solo and tackle the various exciting projects that are out there, from information architecture to design and illustration or photography. Whatever is required I can pretty much do it. Pass the word.
Thank you my friends for all your support.
Comments/Critiques are very much welcomed.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
That's Wild
While I was away I searched and found the art store. Walked five blocks bought some paints, brushes and canvas, which allowed me to sneak in a painting. The artwork was inspired by silliness and the fall.
Acrylic - 8x16"
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Work In Progress
I've been busy working on some personal projects so stay tune for a new portfolio web site and new poster designs. Web site should be ready in 2 weeks. Posters a little after that.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Life & Art
My friend Brenda a wonderful photographer decided to photograph her pregnant friend and I am honored that she used one of my paintings as her inspiration. When I first saw this I almost cried. Beautiful work a real honor.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Mixing things up
Some days its just pure silliness. Brenda and I experimenting with gels and a single light source with a foil snoot. Results a wacky photo and a good time. This photo cracks me up every time I see it and for me that equals success.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Cancun, Mexico
Hola,
I'm back from vaca. It was a trip of many firsts and of conquering my fear of large bodies of water. I was in the ocean everyday and did things I never would have imagined I would get to do and loved every minute of it. I swam in the ocean and entered it on my own (back story - I learned to swim last year and am terrified of going into the ocean). No need for holding hands. Then I swam w/dolphins, snorkeled (minor panic attack but got through it), kayaked, zip lined above the ocean, and even went into a Cenote! It was all terrifyingly exciting and glad I did it.
As for the rest of the trip lots of shopping and good food. I was lucky to have visited Playa de Carmen during their first art walk and had a taste of the local artistry. It was very inspiring and I'm newly re-energized.
I am once again in tune w/my creative side all the loud noises have gone away and am feeling spiritually lifted. My body, mind, soul feels light and ready for another round.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Cancun or Bust
It's been 2 years since my last vacation. It's time to recharge again. This time I will be away for 6 days. I'm very much looking forward to nothing but sand, beach and adventure. Peaceful relaxation and fun exploration. Sketch book is def. packed!
Monday, August 03, 2009
Skeleton Flower
Color Pencil - size: 21x24"
This will probably be my last color pencil drawing in a good while. My carpel tunnel can't take it. I will attempt to work in water color and continue painting in oils. The brush is easier on my hand.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Me @ Work
I've been busy again working and soon will be taking vacation to recharge. I haven't been inspired nor had energy do paint anything new lately. All my energy is going into redesigns of sites and thinking of fall catalog. I love being creative 24/7 but I need a recharge BAD. Next month Vacation! This is turning out to be a good summer.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Goodmorn/night Trees
I had a long day today photographing beauty products. When I got home I decided my bedroom wall needed a lil something. This is the result.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
I Become The Art
Sometimes the art wears me...
Friday 2/06/09 bunch of friends got together and just went for it. Brenda wanted to photograph me with color and I said yes. I love colors and why the hell not. My friend Kris did the hair, I've always wanted a Mohawk and this was pretty close to it. It was a blast to shoot. The paint was kids paint so it washed off easily. I would def. do it again and go even more bolder. Hear that Brenda ;-)
This is one of the photos from the shoot.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Water Color Illustration
I'm in the drawing mood. I'm working on creating some new illustrations that have the botanical feel. This is done on watercolor paper the drawing itself is about 18" tall.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sketch_012209
I wish I had my old sketches. Back in High School I used to draw a bunch of sketches that remind me of this sketch I did yesterday. Just random images that flowed from each other more carefree with no worry about if it made sense. This was fun to play w/geometric shapes and just let the sketch do whatever it wants.
Music Inspiration:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
CHANGE!!!!
NEW PRES Very excited I watched online via the BBC website and listened on NPR. Obama speech reminded me a lot of MLK speeches. I would note some samples but I'm too tired and have a terrible memory, call me momento. I'm glad this new pres has brought people together and seems to have motivated America into action. I can't believe we had 8 years of terrible decline and let it happen.
"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor it must be demanded by the oppressed." MLK
sketch_012009
I put pencil to paper today and this is what i got. hmmm.. no reflection of big day today, but its something. Hey I woke up early to watch the inauguration and I do not know why I am still up.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Saggy Sketch
Drawing everyday is something I'm not in a habit of doing. So here is my attempt of doing a daily sketch... I wonder how long I'll keep this going. Day 2 of Suzie Draw.
Note on tall dude: Saw some kids today tall skinny w/saggy pants. I don't get that look at all.
Doodles of Fun
I need to practice more so here is sketch one. Pict 4 the small face in frame was done with my left hand, I am right handed.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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