Friday, December 30, 2011

Big Hair Day

Fiona is having a Big Hair Day.  Woo-hoo!
"Fiona", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved
She's getting ready for the upcoming B-52's concert (my fave band).  Here they are singing "Wig".


And here is a photo of some groupies wearing big hair wigs from the concert we attended at Chastain Park Amphitheater in 2010.  It was a rockin' good time!


On the neon, neon side of town. On the neon, neon side of town....

Many thanks to everyone reading my colorful art blog.  I truly appreciate your support.  Happy 2012!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Adoption: "Susannah"

Original painting, "Susannah", has been adopted (sold). Here she is and below her image is a comment I received from her newly adopted family.

"Fiona", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

To her new family:  May Susannah's spirit bring happiness to you and all who enter your home.  Thank you for supporting my art.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

A friend of mine posted this 1-minute video on Facebook a few hours ago.  I remembered it from my childhood and decided to share it with you.  It's totally awesome.  Go ahead and click on the arrow to start it.


My friend gave me a fabulous compliment comparing the video to my art.  She said:


I thanked her.  Her compliment was a wonderful gift to me this Christmas.

You see, compliments keep me painting when I don't feel like it.  I run my own business designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling my thoughts without receiving a steady income for my completed work like most folks.  I pay up front to create and display my art in galleries and shows.  It's a high risk career, especially introducing a new series like this one, Imaginary Friends, to earn the respect of an audience.

An artistic career is a true calling of the muse.  In terms of business, I believe artists are "Game Changers" or "Change Agents".  They take risks and start trends.  A compliment, next to a purchase, is golden to an artist.

Back to my friend...  I indicated I would be posting new art today.  Upon looking through my paintings, I came across "Kirby" and decided my friend was absolutely on the button with her comment.  Talk about happenstance!  Kirby reminds me of those goofy birds in the video too.

"Kirby", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved
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Thank you for being a part of my audience.  Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

New Art: "Sukey"

Here is Sukey, my Asian inspired painting:
"Sukey", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved
Sukey (top row, third image below) is available as a signed & titled 4x6" print on Kodak Premium Photo Paper printed using HP Vivera Inks for only $10 (price includes postage). She will arrive in your mailbox packaged in a crystal clear package as shown in the display below.

Contact me at Susan@SusanCalvert.com if you are interested in purchasing her.  Place "4x6" Print" in the subject line of your email.  I will email you a Paypal invoice and she will be on her way to your home in time for the holidays!  (All of my other paintings are available in this format too.)

4x6" titled & signed prints in clear packages

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

New Art: "Zelda"

Meet Zelda!  She's a modern woman with attitude.  Her stature reminds me of one of my favorite singers, Lady Gaga.  What's your impression of Zelda?

"Zelda", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

Friday, December 2, 2011

Inked!, Part 2

In my previous post entitled "Inked!", I posted this picture of drawings that I drew to paint:

BEFORE
Inked Drawings for Paintings
© Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

Well, here they are now, all gussied up with paint:  (Go to "view" on your toolbar and turn your "full screen" view on to compare both pictures at the same time.)

AFTER
Row 1: "Sally", "Reginald", "Zelda"
Row 2: "Riley", "Boyd", "Amelia", Matilda"
Row 3: "Edgar", "Sukey","Ainsley"
© Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

I will be posting the paintings on my website throughout the month of December.  If you see one you would like to purchase and it's not on my website yet, give me a shout by email.