Ollie the Bad Boy

A mischievous boy that I met at the agricultural college in Doylestown. He would charge me, then back off and run the other way. I managed to catch one pose when he was being a good boy.

6 x 6
Pastel on Uart paper

Althea

I thought this little  girl was beautiful when I met her and gave her a name  with that with that in mind. Just checked the meaning and it's Greek for wholesome. Oh well..she remains Althea.

6 x 6
Oil on masonite

Sneak Peek With Truman

I have an advance copy of the Lively Arts brochure for Montgomery County Community College.
 "Truman" is the featured painting representing the gallery. My friends Teresa DeSeve, Cathy Grygiel, and Doug Tweddale are part of a 4 person show in September, "A Painting Renaissance in Pastel". I can't wait to see the show and support these amazing artists who are wonderful people as well. 

Terezin

This cow seemed to have such a doleful look on her face that I had to try and paint her expression. I used a limited palette of mostly subdued pigments.

Terezin
24 x 18
Pastel on paper

Calendula

Perhaps it's the time of the year with flowers everywhere blooming, but the calf faces are making me think of the unblemished heads of the flowers as they open. This little girl brought marigolds to mind. 

Calendula
8 x 8
Pastel on paper
Susan Williamson

Carousel Lavender Farm

This is the exact spot where I spent some time last year when one week later, I was assaulted and sustained a concussion. This year I returned to paint and met a wonderful photographer, Frank Smith , who kindly took my photo. Check out his breath taking images and TED talk . If you're traveling around Bucks County, don't miss Carousel Lavender Farm for an incredible visual and aromatic experience. They have a wonderful shop where you feel as though you've been transported to France and a beautiful herd of llamas.

Here's a rear view of me painting.

LOVE the hat!

Susan Williamson
Carousel Lavender Farm
8 x 10
Pastel on paper

Haying Day

I had planned to paint the bales of hay lit so beautifully by the early morning light but had to change my plans when two guys showed up as soon as I set up with their farm equipment picking up every last bale of hay out in the field. 

9 x 5
Pastel on paper