Susan Calvert's Etsy Shop of Imaginary Friends

I'm am reopening my Etsy Store to sell art from my Imaginary Friends series.  Here is the banner I created for my stop.  Hope you like it.

"Imaginary Friends" art series banner for my Etsy shop

Recycled T-Shirts

Hubs was parting with some old white t-shirts.  I asked for them to wear to work.  We artists tend to be a bit messy.  Okay, a lot messy!

This morning, I drew "collars" on them with a Sharpie to quickly differentiate his from mine when they are washed.  Guaranteed, he'll never wear them again.•*¨*•.¸¸♥

Susan's recycled work shirt

Art Studio

I totally enjoy seeing artist's studios.  It makes me feel connected that we, artists, are the same type of beings with "stuff" (as hubby calls it) laying about.  Plus, I am always looking for creative storage solutions for my supplies and such.

Here's a photo of my studio after painting "Drusilla" and "Emmerson".  There are two other paintings in this photo that have been started.  Can you locate them?

Art Studio of Susan Calvert

Last month, I only completed 4 paintings.  Ugh!  Where did time go?  Oh yeah, I worked on my website.

Today, I'm cleaning up my studio, getting rid of the used palettes, water containers, etc. and starting afresh!

"Emmerson", Part 3: Anatomy of a Painting

"Emmerson" (drawing & under painting), © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

"Emmerson" (eye details), © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

"Sage", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

"Emmerson" (3/4" black painted gallery wrapped edges), © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

"Emmerson", 8x10", Acrylic on Canvas, $100 (includes s&h). Available for purchase on my website.  Contact me at Susan@SusanCalvert.com with questions.

"Emmerson", Part 2

Last week, I took a poll, which ended yesterday, asking you what day of this week (Tues, Wed or Thurs) you would like to see my latest painting entitled "Emmerson".  The results have been tallied and the date for release is (drum roll please):

Tuesday!  Yes, that's tomorrow, January 24, 2012!!!  I know you can hardly wait to see the painting  Until then, here is another hint of "Emmerson":

(A close-up hint of) "Emmerson", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

Thank you to all who participated in the poll. It was fun seeing your votes and reading your comments on Facebook.

"Emmerson", Part 1

Hi Folks!

Next week, I'll be releasing my acrylic painting in my Imaginary Friends series entitled "Emmerson". Which day, Tuesday (1/24), Wednesday (1/25) or Thursday (1/26), would you like to see it? (Cast your vote by placing the day in the comments section at the end of this post or by placing it on my Facebook Fan Page.) The day with the most votes will be the day "Emmerson" is released. (Voting closes Sunday , 1/22, 11:59pm.)

Here is a hint of Emmerson to tickle your imagination:

(The eyes of) "Emmerson", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

Thank you very much for your participation!

Art Collection Arrangement Ideas

A client contacted me regarding the placement of a collection of my art together to hang on the walls of her home.   Her favorite paintings in my Imaginary Friends series are:  Archetta, Bartholomew, Basil, Blanche, Cornelius and Sage.  Here are some possible arrangements for her decor:

(l - r) "Basil", "Bartholomew", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

(l - r) "Sage", "Cornelius", "Blanche", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

(l - r) "Basil", "Archetta", "Bartholomew", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

(l - r) "Cornelius", "Archetta", "Blanche", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

Please note: It was not a good day for photography--cloudy & rainy. The top of the photos have too much light on them washing out the images. The resolution is downsized. The individual images are much clearer in person.