suzie

Illuminated @ Nola's

2012-01-20T12:15:00.000-08:00

I want to first of all thank all my friends for your support. It was great to see familiar faces at the show and had a fantastic time. A special thanks goes out to Carter for all of his help (love you)!

Illuminated @ Nola's Restaurant was my first show where I painted live! I was nervous to begin with but the other artist were super supportive friendly and made me feel at ease (thanks guys). So I set up started to paint and got lost in the atmosphere. The event was fantastic with live music, great food and people. Even though I had a cold painting for a evening in front of others was fun and would def. do it again. It was great to hear the response of people liking my work as I painted. Below are a few pictures taken by Alondra of the Event. Enjoy.

P.S. I have yet to finish the painting but I am def. liking its start.

Illuminated LA

2012-01-09T11:49:00.001-08:00

Illuminated LA, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

When: June 12, 2012

Time: 6PM - 2AM

Where: NOLA’s “A Taste of New Orleans”
734 E 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 680-3003
http://nolasla.com/

What: See me paint LIVE!

I will be participating in the first of many ILLUMINATED art show. Along with some amazing artist I will be painting live and selling some of my prints for the first time.

Here is a sample of one of the pieces:

I'm very excited to show of some new pieces. Currently I've been working on a series of watercolor/illustrations of skeleton art mixed in with botanical flowers. The thought behind these pieces is to reinforce the beauty of life as it goes through its process from beginning to end.

For those in the LA Area I hope you can make it. I'm very excited to participate and can't wait to see how it all turns out.

For more information on the event visit:
illuminatedla.tumblr.com/EventInfo

To view more of my art visit:
www.idontdopretty.com

Circle One One

2011-12-21T15:08:00.001-08:00

suzie spotlight, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Today I have the honor of being the first artist feature on a new web site called Circle One One. The site's focused on highlighting the edgier side of life.

Check out my Interview here:
http://www.circleoneone.com/2011/12/20/the-eye-of-the-beholder

Trick or Treat

2011-10-31T22:14:00.001-07:00

Carter with lil monsters, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Happy Halloween!

Recipe for terrorizing your neighbors kids...

1 - Mask
2 - Dogs in some old kids costumes cut to fit
1 - Bike

Mix all of the above and ride around your neighborhood with your monster hounds.

Trick or Treat .... You decide.

BLKMRKT 2012 Brochure/Poster

2011-08-27T11:51:00.001-07:00

blkmrkt 2012 , originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Check out my latest design for Black Market Bikes. This is a 24x18" poster folded down to a brochure. This is the fastest print job I've done. 1 full day turnaround from creating the explosion to laying out copy and sending out to print.

Also stay tune for my first bike sticker kit and new web site design for Black Market.

Riding bikes and designing for them = Awesomeness.

Viva LA Foodies

2011-07-31T10:40:00.000-07:00

I recently was added to the VivaLAFoodies.com media profile page. Check out my interview/profile.

Viva La Foodies is a food and lifestyle site. If you are a foodie this is def a must read. Here is a glance of some of my photo work:
Crepe N' Around

Thanks Adam, always a pleasure working with you.

Brain Power Level : LOW

2011-06-10T12:48:00.001-07:00

Brain Power Level : LOW, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

This week has been an awesome work week. With six days ( I do mean 6) of basically 24hrs a day of work my designer power level is dangerously low.

Design goodness this week included designs for web banners, candle packaging, wireframes and software ui. I'm still pushing pixels and loving it.

I Heart design in all shapes and forms. :-)

Improvidus Apto quod Victum

2011-05-06T10:57:00.001-07:00

improvise Apto Victum, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Improvise, adapt and overcome...

Illustration created for a friends office wall. She selected these words are her daily motivation.

Created in Adobe Illustrator and printed onto artist canvas.

Old School...

2011-05-04T15:37:00.001-07:00

working, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Lately I've been working on some illustrations and have been using a combination of Abode Illustrator and old school sketching. Today I find myself on the drawing table enjoying the good old fashion pencil and paper format and had to share.

Supplies:
Overly priced drawing board propped up w/a block, .5 KOHL-I-HARDTMUTH pencil, Ottlite portable white light, rulers, and Bristol Smooth paper

Drawing makes me happy.

Irritated!

2011-01-07T16:01:00.001-08:00

everywhere, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

My mind is EVERYWHERE today. I can't seem to put any new piece of art together. This is how I feel today - mind is going in every direction. Time for a break.

Underwater Photography

2010-12-07T16:28:00.001-08:00

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

2010-11-11T23:45:00.001-08:00

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

2010-11-02T23:19:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-07T17:51:00.001-07:00

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

2010-04-06T00:15:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-29T00:04:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-21T22:13:00.001-07:00

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

2010-02-28T01:56:00.001-08:00

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

2010-02-08T17:49:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-26T22:37:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-15T17:32:00.001-08:00

gabe, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Public Announcement : Gabe es un Pinché.

Full of Compliments

2010-01-10T12:20:00.001-08:00

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

Welcome 2010!

2009-12-31T11:16:00.000-08:00

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!

No Surf Today

2009-12-13T14:40:00.001-08:00

No Surf Today, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Design Portfolio LIVE!

2009-11-19T14:46:00.001-08:00

Design Portfolio, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

That's Wild

2009-11-12T13:10:00.001-08:00

That's Wild, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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"

Work In Progress

2009-11-10T10:35:00.001-08:00

In Progress, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Mayan Mix 1

2009-10-04T16:08:00.001-07:00

mayaArt1, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Graphite illustration brought into Photoshop

Life & Art

2009-10-01T12:48:00.001-07:00

Life & Art, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Entre las flores

2009-09-07T22:35:00.001-07:00

Entre las flores (Within the flowers), originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Title translation: Within the flowers

Oil Painting 9x12"

A little Earth

2009-09-06T21:18:00.001-07:00

trees, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

A little piece of happiness.

Mixing things up

2009-09-02T23:00:00.001-07:00

Mixing things up, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Cancun, Mexico

2009-08-16T18:19:00.001-07:00

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.

Cancun or Bust

2009-08-08T16:32:00.001-07:00

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!

Skeleton Flower

2009-08-03T22:01:00.001-07:00

IMG_6845, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Me @ Work

2009-07-14T13:17:00.001-07:00

Me @ Work, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Goodmorn/night Trees

2009-06-12T00:00:00.001-07:00

Trees, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

hello_052509

2009-05-25T22:10:00.001-07:00

hello_052509, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

the covered mouth figure presents itself again

Flower Girl

2009-05-13T00:08:00.001-07:00

flowerGirl_051209, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Dimensions 24"x19"
Prisma Color Pencil on art paper and lots of time

Photo Phridays Geisha Shoot

2009-03-07T14:24:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by agrijag2000.

Photographer Brenda Stumpf
Makeup Kristin Sinclair
Lighting: Suzie (me)

Photo Phridays Bronze Shoot

2009-03-07T14:23:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by agrijag2000.

Photographer Brenda Stumpf
Makeup Kristin Sinclair
Lighting: Suzie (me)

I Become The Art

2009-02-07T17:44:00.001-08:00

I become Art, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Water Color Illustration

2009-02-01T18:31:00.001-08:00

illustration013109B, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Sketch012509

2009-01-25T22:31:00.001-08:00

Sketch012509, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Sketch012409

2009-01-24T22:27:00.000-08:00

Sketch012409, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

study...and fun

Sketch012309

2009-01-23T22:36:00.000-08:00

Sketch012309, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Sketch_012209

2009-01-23T09:55:00.001-08:00

Sketch_012209, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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:

CHANGE!!!!

2009-01-21T00:39:00.001-08:00

sketch_012009, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Saggy Sketch

2009-01-09T23:52:00.001-08:00

SKetch 2, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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

2009-01-09T00:41:00.001-08:00

skullSketch, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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.

Sketch the New Year

2009-01-07T22:31:00.001-08:00

ForGabi_sketch, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

I need to sketch more and post more often on this darn blog. Happy New Year!

Sunday Fun Day

2008-12-14T19:21:00.001-08:00

In the works, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Today I had some fun with black and white paint . Started 3 paintings 2 tiny ones- 4x5" and a larger one -20x15".

The larger one is of a sketch that I have yet been able to get onto canvas the way I want. It's a image that will not leave me alone.

Small girl painting - I wanted to paint a sketch to look like a sketch. When I'm drawing figures I tend to draw them pretty abstract with big hair. I like the look so I wanted to bring it onto the canvas.

Small Necklace/locket - just that an empty locket.

Note about today: I was painting early in the day, I usually paint in the middle of the night. Lots of noise around, drills and saws (my dad fixing the back porch), it was irritating as Hell. So difficult to get into the zone and when there are distractions its even more aggravating.

In Cash We Trust

2008-11-23T20:15:00.001-08:00

In Cash We Trust, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

I'm feeling the weight of the world today.

Running on Empty

2008-09-23T00:22:00.001-07:00

Empty, originally uploaded by susisco.

I ran out of white paint today and I feel great! Once again I'm back to the canvas and working on a few pieces. I have two pieces I'm excited about and a third piece that I'm not sure where I'll go with it. I'll keep you posted.

All this while trying to launch a major site at work by Oct. Good Times...

Responsibility SUCKS!!!

2008-08-11T10:07:00.001-07:00

I'm hating responsibility today.

Found Art!

2008-05-28T23:13:00.001-07:00

Indian, originally uploaded by susisco.

Old Man, originally uploaded by susisco.

Cigar Man, originally uploaded by susisco.

My long lost art is FOUND!

I did these illustrations back in college and I hadn't seen them since. Yesterday I was cleaning out my office and as I looked through one of my portfolios there they were. This is especially good news to me since I had recently thrown away a portfolio with water damage and I thought these illustrations were lots forever.

Lighting Class

2008-05-08T01:04:00.001-07:00

kelly Kaboom, originally uploaded by susisco.

Lights!! LIGHT?!!! LIGHTS?

I recently took a lighting class at the Julia Dean Photo Studio in Venice, Ca. I really like going there for the small classes and multiple class schedules. I took their lighting 101 class and this is what I ended up with. I still very much need to practice more and learn how to illuminate a photo and not just light it up. After my class I'm not so afraid to play with lights anymore and can't wait to shoot with friends and try different set ups.

Cheers! 1 AM POST - AWESOME!!!

Crazy!!!

2008-04-17T23:33:00.001-07:00

Sorry My friends. I've been super busy again. I haven't had a chance to draw or paint anything lately. Just been working on web projects, non which are live yet.

I need to play the lottery and win it.

POP Mouth

2008-03-26T00:20:00.001-07:00

mouthPop_desktop, originally uploaded by susisco.

I'm starting to sketch out some images for my next painting. I'm still not sure what I will be painting. I started doing this image as a 12x9" acrylic painting which I then brought into Photoshop for some tweaking.

It's late I am tired, but at least I got a draft out, which is a big deal for me these days.

Wonder

2008-03-24T21:51:00.001-07:00

woman, originally uploaded by susisco.

This one is done for a friend based off the smaller version I did a while ago.

I’ve decided to call this one Wonder. Here light and dark share in the mystery of what is and isn’t revealed. Everytime I look at it I think I need to add more, but then I sit and watch the mystery of both the dark and the light and I really enjoy the WONDER of it all.

:-)

FLU + WORK = Me Away

2008-03-16T18:56:00.001-07:00

busy, originally uploaded by susisco.

Quick Catch up

I had the flu really bad and was away from the computer and paint brush for a bit . Now I'm back but I am extremely busy working on projects. I have no time to rest nor time to paint ;-(. Plus I'm trying to get my energy back.

1.2.3.4.5. senses working over time

Hope you all have a great St. Patty's, where's my drink?

serious small thing

2008-02-17T22:01:00.001-08:00

cositaSeria, originally uploaded by susisco.

Cosita Seria, that's me.
Words on the illustration are from a favorite song of mine...

Artist Secret

2008-02-05T00:02:00.001-08:00

Paint Brush, originally uploaded by susisco.

Here's a little secret of mine, I have a hard time believing I am an artist. I work in the arts, I paint and draw whenever I can, but just never really can convince myself I am one. I can't stop thinking of art, and always feel the need to express myself through paint/illustration. So I leave my problem to not being dedicated enough, but how do you balance out the time?

There is always an excuse for not being a working artist:
- Full time job
- Freelance work
- Socializing
- Responsibilities
- Trying to have balanced life

Once the above is figured out I still need to work on my craft. Practice, explore, improve, do more. I think this year I'm starting to believe I'm an artist. I'm def. doing more, and sacrificing more of the above. This change has made me feel better calling myself an artist. Still not fully there but getting there.

Note about the picture:
This brush I've had for a really long time and has worked and still works wonders for me. I unfortunately can't read the brand name anymore and can't remember where I got it. I love my old brushes. I hope it lasts a while longer.

sacrifice

2008-01-27T22:43:00.001-08:00

sacrifice, originally uploaded by susisco.

This is just a reminder for myself. I need to focus on my goal and remember to give some things up so I may aquire what I really want to accomplish.

Note on the illustration:
It started out as a ink drawing on illustration paper but then I stepped over it and smeared it, so then I tried fixing it and just messed it up even more, even the knib of the pen broke and almost fell in my eye. Not a good night for me. Because of the pain it caused me I took the drawing into photoshop and just messed with it a bit more. I will be redoing and hopefully shit wont go wrong then.

Rough Expression

2008-01-06T14:57:00.001-08:00

red, originally uploaded by susisco.

New Painting done, also updated on www.idontdopretty.com.

Inspiration: Expressionism
Size: 9x 12"
I love Expressionistic paintings, the brush strokes and deep color tones. Like some of the works of Oskar Kokoschka and Emil Nolde (his faces I don't care for but the colors and brush strokes I like).

Sell Out!

2008-01-03T01:31:00.001-08:00

In the spirit of the new year and trying new things I decided to open up my cafepress shop. Why not right! It's free and I'm online, seems to make sense. Visit my shop make suggestions and purchase.

or open up your own shop.

Here's to a prosperous new year. I should try sleeping too.

I don't do pretty is LIVE!!!

2008-01-01T17:47:00.001-08:00

My Art Site Screenshot, originally uploaded by susisco.

I don't do pretty.com is finally LIVE!

I bought this url a while back with the intentions of posting only my artwork, but I never did anything with it for a few reasons. I was working long hours, didn't have much work to put on the site and wanted to create something easy to update. I still don't have enough of the type of work I want to display but at least I found a easy way to update the site. Thanks to paul stamatiou posts I can use my flickr set and update the site through there.

Quick and Dirty, LOVE IT.

Working

2007-12-30T01:31:00.001-08:00

Working, originally uploaded by susisco.

I started working around 11pm on 12/29/07. I have to say it is just wonderful putting on some music in the middle of the night and painting away. I love the silence of the night and I guess now early morning since it's now 1:26am on 12/30/07. This is the time I feel more at peace and relaxed.

Art Piece: Not relaxed, a little angry actually, oh well

My music this evening started off w/ some BEBE (MALO CD), Paul Simon (Graceland) and now CCR (the best of).

Happy Holidays

2007-12-24T16:35:00.001-08:00

My dad's office Newport Beach Harbor, originally uploaded by susisco.

Merry Xmas. Today I went over to where my dad works. Just hung out for a little bit. It is a beautiful sunny day here in CA. Turning out to be a very nice xmas eve for us. I hope you all have a great holiday.

Skate Boarding Dog

2007-12-07T11:25:00.000-08:00

My Friend Greg saw the pict of Santa Monica and then sent me the video below... too funny.

Hollywood

2007-12-02T22:28:00.001-08:00

Axl Rose?, originally uploaded by susisco.

Thanks to Tina and her friend I had a fun Sunday driving/walking around Hollywood. I had to share this photo to show the wonderful diversity of Los Angeles. Last week I put up Santa Monica boardwalk guy w/skateboard. Super "cool" dude, now I have to show you Hollywood. Here we get the leather jacket, motorcycle riding "superstar". I love that we came across this guy w/the Axl Rose jacket whose bike died on him. He was on top of a flat bed tow truck. Absolutely love it.

Santa Monica

2007-11-28T00:07:00.001-08:00

06_skateBoard, originally uploaded by susisco.

I love LA. Really I do. It drives me crazy sometimes and people can be so self involved here but I just love how diverse and fun it can be. I went Sat. to Santa Monica to take some action shots for the photography class I'm taking and this is what I found. I'm not very good at taking action shots (good thing I'm taking the class) but I just had to post this because it is so LA.

Music w/Suzie

2007-11-26T23:13:00.000-08:00

I'm posting some links to songs just because they say my name.

Ben Harper – Suzie Blue

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Susie Q

Ramones – Suzy Is a Headbanger

And this one just because I like the song and well I am a cosita seria:
Aterciopelados – Cosita Seria

Art Update:
I'm working on a new painting but I'm not happy w/it yet. Hopefully I will finish it this weekend and post. But then again I'm getting a wisdom tooth pulled out Thursday so we shall see how I feel after. Good Times.

PS: This post just gave me idea to do my inspirational play list. I might do that next. But for now I really need to get some rest.

Have a great one!

Photography Class

2007-11-06T20:52:00.001-08:00

Elevator, originally uploaded by susisco.

I love happy accidents. Last week I started a photography class and have been taking pictures like crazy. I was on my way to lunch with camera on hand and was fooling around with settings and took this shot just for the hell of it. It is now my favorite.

Peace redone

2007-10-31T15:33:00.001-07:00

hiddenFace_wHair, originally uploaded by susisco.

I did another one w/Hair. Everyone seems to be responding really well to this one. Thanks for the compliments And yes this one has an owner already.

Inner Peace...

2007-10-28T22:35:00.001-07:00

Back from Costa Rica. The trip was definitely too fast but I had a great time and am happy to have been able to go. My traveling partners were the best, had a super chill time with them and would love to travel with them again. Puerto Viejo was absolutely my favorite spot with its warm water beach that was practically my own (hardly anyone else around). I never felt so at peace then when I was at Puerto Viejo reading my book and listening to the ocean waves crashing and the birds in the background. I so didn’t want to leave that spot.

I’ve been hiding from the world since I got back not wanting to return to reality. I’ve kept my interaction with the computer to a minimum and ignoring my phone. Trying to keep my high from the trip because come Monday the routine starts again and my inner peace will be disturbed. I miss the green and the blue of Costa Rica (okay chilling and enjoying nature instead of being stuck in front of a computer 24/7).

PAINTING INFO:
Oil Painting 16x20"

The trip seems to have been good for me; I got another painting out this weekend. Hidden face is a self portrait of me trying to hide. Maybe I should call this one inner peace disturbed. My coworker says I need to be more creative with naming my paintings. I just don’t care for that part. Call them what you want and see what you want out of them. I already did my part.

All packed and ready to go!

2007-10-17T00:43:00.001-07:00

All Packed, originally uploaded by susisco.

I'm off to Costa Rica!

Finally a vacation, no computer no work and hopefully some adventure and rest. I hope this trip gets me inspired to design and paint some new stuff. Lately I am drawing a blank w/my graphic design and my personal artwork. All work and no play finally has left me zonked and uninspired.

One other good thing about this trip I will be back on a bike. Some of you know how much I love cyling and am very excited to do this RailBike Tour. 24 miles or so traveling on a rail road track through Costa Rica, that's my kind of fun. The rest of trip I plan on just going w/the flow and see what kind of trouble I can get into ;-).

Have a great week!

woman

2007-10-10T22:50:00.001-07:00

woman, originally uploaded by susisco.

For some weird reason I seem to only be able to start my paintings using some sort of ochre yellow tones. Even if I originally plan on using a different color I can't seem to get away from the yellow.

This is a small oil painting done on a piece of cardboard from a shoe box or something, don't remember exactly from where.

the Effect

2007-10-04T00:05:00.001-07:00

butterfly, originally uploaded by susisco.

Lately I've been super busy w/work and haven't had time to paint. I had promised myself to paint more but unfortunately responsibilities always seem to get in the way.

Currently trying to work on: Abstract portrait

Currently working on pushing pixels for many hours

wasted talent part 2

2007-09-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

MATT I HAVEN'T PAINTED!!! I am busy conquering the world with my great design. There are you happy now.

Greg

2007-09-02T16:15:00.001-07:00

greg_16x20_090207, originally uploaded by susisco.

I started this painting of my friend a while ago. I'm happy to say I finished it, finally. Now if it resembles him I don't know anymore, I looked at his mug for so long It all started to look the same.

What I used:
Oil on canvas, 16x20.

Hardest part:
Knowing when to stop or keep going

This is actually the most realistic painting I've ever done.

Silent Woman

2007-08-13T09:07:00.001-07:00

silent woman, originally uploaded by susisco.

So I've been playing around with watercolors and I'm starting to dig them. I like that they are fast and I still can create vibrant colors. This lady is an image in my head that keeps coming up. I did a very small sketch of her a while back and decided to draw her up in color. ( I need to practice more) I don't want to write my reasons for drawing her she just is. Make up your own .

A WHITE MAN

2007-08-02T22:59:00.001-07:00

whiteMan, originally uploaded by susisco.

The graphic today was inspired by a white man in the elevator. Tonight as my friend and I left work and got into the parking garage elevator a white man catches the elevator with us. He looked to be around six feet tall older(I’m 4’11” and my friend is around 5’ 4”) profession man. So this tall slender man stood right smack in front of my friend. It was only the 3 of us in the elevator with plenty of room. We gave each other a look and thought how odd but say nothing and continued with our conversation (in Spanish). Seeing that he gave no room I moved to the side so my friend would not be blocked by this tall man. As I moved over so did he, but not to get out of the way, he continued to stand right in front of my friend and the door. He never turned to us to say excuse me nor made any attempt to be courteous. He just faced the elevator the whole time with his back to us. My friend and I gave each other another look and thought well this man is rude and kept going on with our conversation. I also figured that maybe he was just standing right in front of the door because he was getting off a floor below us. But then as he walked out he said with his back to us in a muffled voice GO HOME and kept walking.

I am Hispanic and come from immigrant parents (whom I am damn proud off) and no one in America can say GO HOME. We are all immigrants. Each day I get angrier and feel the ignorance of people like that white man. From the prices being raised in order to get naturalized to borders and reformed immigration laws, it is all bullshit. If they really wanted to keep a growing economy then they should give work visas, not some lame ass point system. I am so irritated and yet I guess I am ignorant too because I was totally in shock that he (the MAN) would say that. He is a pathetic man that couldn’t tell two Hispanic women to our faces to GO HOME. I wonder if I will see him tomorrow, the jack ass!

illustration and some flash light fun

2007-07-26T23:13:00.001-07:00

eye 2, originally uploaded by susisco.

So today I was practicing and playing around w/these new watercolor crayons and pencils I got. I'm using montaval watercolor paper and a big ass flash light and a 4 mega pixel camera. This is what happens when I am working long hours, which is really all the time.

Here is the original illustration:

ME

2007-07-16T22:34:00.001-07:00

ME, originally uploaded by susisco.

I thought I would add this photo since it was taken with an iphone. Tina took this shot while I was looking at another iphone. What I like about this is the logo in the background. Click on image to view logo. apples of fun.

Overrated

2007-06-22T02:34:00.001-07:00

It all started with a simple question; Do you want sushi for lunch? That was all Matt, my coworker, needed to get started on his top 10, no sorry top 20 oh wait scratch that top 47 and could possibly keep going list of what he considers OVERRATED. I decided to share on my Blog his list just because he cracks me up. Plus seeing what he considers to be glorified got me wondering as to what other people thought what’s overrated.

So go ahead post what you think is overvalued I’m curious to know.

* These are the views of one man… genius, ah OVERRATED

Correction the list KEPT GOING it is now TOP 104!!!

Fun with Angles

2007-05-28T21:21:00.001-07:00

Bike, originally uploaded by susisco.

These are items in my home. Check out the play on the cross with the torso, the torso against the vase and within the artwork in the background. I love the layering effect of this angle.

womanTree

2007-05-13T15:03:00.001-07:00

womanTree, originally uploaded by susisco.

This drawing I did a long time ago and it is still one of my favorite. I remember sitting one weekend afternoon w/a piece of illustrator board and a bottle of ink and dipping the pen to get create this drawing. I love working w/ink.

Remaining Postive

2007-05-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

A week later, still remaining postive, certain personal events have made it difficult, but I'm keeping optimistic. I am weirded out and trying not to think to much about it, just freaked out a little on how it is exactly a week apart and these to somewhat related events have collided again. I wonder what this next week will bring me.

Alice Bag

2007-05-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

Check out Alice Bag blog... she posted the video I took of a song from her show on sat. may 05.

A Suzie Weekend

2007-05-07T23:34:00.000-07:00

Weekend, originally uploaded by susisco.

Here's a lil illustration of one of my weekends. I crack myself up, really I do... I love the fact that I can go from a dance club in hollywood meet up w/some fun people and stay up all night. Only to follow w/visiting my friend watch a boxing fight and then head over to Silver Lake for a punk show and meet more interesting people and stay up all night. Just ROCKS!!!

devil egg

2007-05-04T16:32:00.001-07:00

devil egg, originally uploaded by tinisima.

My friend drew this cute devil... ahhh poor evan.

scketches_face

2007-05-04T16:30:00.001-07:00

scketches_face, originally uploaded by susisco.

A oldie but a goodie, I still love this small sketch. I don't remember when I did it, but maybe one day I'll turn it into something more. I keep coming back to it.

Challenge...

2007-05-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

Remain POSTIVE at all times
it's HARDER than you THINK

Transition Year

2007-04-23T23:10:00.001-07:00

So this year has been a transitional year. I got a new job designing for a cosmetic company, something I never thought I would do. Those that know me know that me and make up or anything BEAUTY just don’t mix. I’m much more an outdoor sports type of gal (read my cycling blog unitedzoo.blogspot.com). Now I submerge myself in as much beauty, fashion, luxury and even eco-friendly material I can find online and off.

Besides turning into a beauty expert, LMAO, I’m also refocusing on my art. This year I promised myself to start painting again and get involved in art communities. I started the year w/an art class at LACMA, but I didn’t much like it. Sitting in front of a statue trying someone else’s technique wasn’t my thing. Instead I started a new acrylic painting. I’m currently working on a political type painting, which I’ll post later. Coming back to painting and getting the feel for the brush strokes and mixing the colors is great. After work I’m actually excited and can’t wait to start painting, such a wonderful feeling.

Another transition has been from cycling to indoor rock climbing. The cycling was getting to be too much of getting up early, lugging all my equipment, trying to be safe, and avoiding being hit by cars or falling, just too much. Now my interest is hiking and indoor rock climbing. More hikes, great views. Indoor climbing more muscle aches, which in the end kind of feel good and also keeps me feeling more balanced after all the beauty intake. Good way to ah… stay grounded.

Hopefully this year I will be better at posting too. I’ll try and post frequently on my artistic progress and cool finds.

Keep Positive, it helps :-)

ops

2006-10-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

This site just cracks me up... View site .

50 Coolest Websites

2006-10-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

'Time' magazein list - 50 Coolest Websites View their article
Take a Look

Art

2006-08-08T10:06:00.000-07:00

Wasted Talent weeeeeee....