Underwater Photography

bStumpfPhotography, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

The last year or so I've had the pleasure of working with Brenda in her incredible underwater photography and other projects. Being apart of her team is a real inspiration and love the professionalism that goes into each shoot. Her projects are well thought out and works great with on the spot changes. I have enjoyed every project and can't wait for the next one.

Visit her portfolio you wont be sorry.
http://www.bstumpf.com/site/#home

Sketchbook : War

War, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Here is the first illustration in the my book. I've decided to fill this book with Mayan symbols and embellish them with modern iconic imagery to better define its meaning. This symbol represents war in the Mayan language (to be "taken down" in terms of War).

Girl Interrupted Skate Deck

Girl Interrupted Skate Board from Zazzle.com

New skate deck design by me. The design is a combination of a hand drawn sketch converted into a graphic illustration and then digitized for that etched like feel. Enjoy.

SketchBook Project

SketchBook Project, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

What's in the works...

It's been some time since I posted, but I've been busy on other random projects. I've been experimenting with paint markers and watercolors which I am not accustomed to using. Plus other types of paper material. While doing so I decided to sign up for this sketchbook project by Art House Co-op. They have put together this tour (as they like to call it) where artist submit their sketchbook and the book goes on displayed in different cities. When the tour is over the books will live in the Brooklyn Library forever. Pretty exciting.


So here I am with a blank sketchbook with nothing but possibilities. The game plan is on and I hope to show you my progress soon. The theme of my book is Secret Code... OH HOW FUN!!!!

Find out more about the project here: http://arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

Decks on Display

desks on display, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Thank you to Marissa and Adam for asking me to add some work to their charity event. This was my first showing and glad it could be for a good cause.

To read more about the success of the event read here:
http://vivalafoodies.com/?p=6011

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

Streets_040310, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

AT MELTDOWN COMICS
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2010, 7-10 P.M.
My artwork will be apart of this great charity event. I have contributed two pieces of art in form of skate decks. One is in mix media form and the other hand painted in oils.

Event info go here: http://takingittothestreets.eventbrite.com/
(facebook link available through above url)

Would love to see friends there!
Remember to bring canned goods for the LA Regional Food Bank.

Mix media deck preview:

Art Site Update

Felt the urge to update the look and feel of my art gallery site. I've also added an option to shop! Some of the items in the store are new and not in the gallery, so go check it out and buy something while you are there. I need to buy more art supplies.

For your visual enjoyment: www.idontdopretty.com

Phranc

McCabe's Guitar Shop, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

It is official, I'm a fan of folk music. I've always had an appreciation for it after reading the Woody Guthrie biography back in high school, and my teacher playing one of Woody's album for us. Now after seeing a few shows live I really enjoy the story telling and comical interaction with the audience. I've just returned from listening to Phranc and I'm a new fan. I enjoyed her music and the lyrics are just fantastic. My friend Kevin invited me to the show at McCabe's Guitar Shop and I want to go back again. Excellent evening.

Thanks again Kev. for introducing me to something pretty awesome. Ruby join us next time! :-)

United Zoo Studios Launch

United Zoo Studios Launch, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Early this year Brenda and I decided to launch a new venture. We started working together with our Photo Phridays group and had such a great time that we decided to join up and take it more seriously. We launched our phase 1 site on January 27, 2010. We will be concentrating on product photography, headshots and retouching as well as commercial work. Don't worry though we still plan on having some fun with our Photo Phriday group. To all of our friends who have participated in getting us here, thank you very much you are all terrific!

Visit the site and tell your friends: www.unitedzoostudios.com

Botanical Anatomy

theChestFig001, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Working on a series of small ink and watercolor illustrations. There will be 8 total of different skeleton body parts. The look is inspired by the traditional botanical prints. I have combined the skeleton and the flowers to signify the root and evolving growth of life.

Stay tune for more to come.

gabe

gabe, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Public Announcement : Gabe es un Pinché.

Full of Compliments

Full of Compliments, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

I inspire! I see a trend here and I like it. My dear friend Greg has decorated his office and created a piece of artwork to compliment a painting I did for him a while back. He has created this beautiful large cement piece (right of pict) to compliment my portrait. I love the colors and the contrast of the roughness of the painting in comparison w/everything around it. It really is a honor for me to see friends take something I created as inspiration. This is very exciting for me and makes me want to do more. Thank you!

Greg when it warms up I need to visit Boston. Gotta make it happen this year! XOXO