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:
Monday, March 29, 2010
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Phranc
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! :-)
Monday, February 08, 2010
United Zoo Studios Launch
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
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Botanical Anatomy
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.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Full of Compliments
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
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.
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