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


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.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Design Portfolio LIVE!


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.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

That's Wild


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"

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Work In Progress


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.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Mayan Mix 1


mayaArt1, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

Graphite illustration brought into Photoshop

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Life & Art


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.

Monday, September 07, 2009

Entre las flores

Title translation: Within the flowers

Oil Painting 9x12"

Sunday, September 06, 2009

A little Earth


trees, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

A little piece of happiness.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Mixing things up


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.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Cancun, Mexico

cancun trip

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

Cancun Trip - 002

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


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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Me @ Work


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.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Goodmorn/night Trees


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.

Monday, May 25, 2009

hello_052509


hello_052509, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

the covered mouth figure presents itself again

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Flower Girl


flowerGirl_051209, originally uploaded by Susan Morales.

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

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Photo Phridays Geisha Shoot


, originally uploaded by agrijag2000.

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

Photo Phridays Bronze Shoot


, originally uploaded by agrijag2000.

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

Saturday, February 07, 2009

I Become The Art


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.