Illustration for Accordion Book

I've been admiring the styles of Beatrix Potter and Tasha Tudor for illustrating books. So I am working on an accordion book of a jackrabbit. I'm almost done with the painting; then I'll put the covers on it.

Painting at Daffodil Hill

Watercolor Journaling outside at Daffodil Hill in Volcano, CA.

Two great days of plein air painting with my students. We studied the delicate colors in shadows, looking at contours and shapes, and be present with nature. Really fantastic start to the series. Next week is painting the wildflowers of Coloma.

Great morning art journaling!!

Plein Air Art Journaling

4/5/12 at Daffodil Hill

Beautiful morning teaching, sketching and painting on Daffodil Hill in Volcano, CA. Sunshine, fragrant blooms, thousands of daffodils swaying in a cool breeze - and art!! Best combo ever.

"If one daffodil is worth a thousand pleasures, then one is too few" ~ Wm. Wordsworth

Painting & Journaling

Plein Air Mornings

Enjoy outdoor painting,

sketching, & journaling trips to

gardens, meadows, and orchards in El Dorado County.

"I perhaps owe having become a painter

to flowers." ~ Claude Monet

See more of her art on Facebook page: Studio Akhyana.Teacher: Susan Keale – Susan is best known for her whimsical illustrations and paintings. On these outings she will share her experience with materials, color, and what to look for to capture the charm of nature.

Fee: $25 each outing (includes carpooling and instruction). Registration and payment due by March 17^th. Non-refundable and no make-up dates.

Dates & Times:

Spring Session 2012: (Times and dates subject to change due to weather or bloom)

Leave Park 'n Ride at 9:15am. Return by 12:00 noon.

Schedule A (Saturdays)*

April 7^th – Daffodils

April 14^th – Meadow Wildflowers/California poppies

April 21^th – Apple Blossoms

May 5^th – Iris

Schedule B (Thursdays)*

April 5^th – Daffodils

April 12^th – Meadow Wildflowers/California poppies

April 19^th – Apple Blossoms

May 3^rd – Iris

*Minimum of 4 preregistered students required per date. Date will be cancelled if not enough students.

Summer Session 2012: (Times and dates TBA)

May/June – Peonies

June – Day Lilies

June – Mountain Wildflowers

July - Lavender

Meeting Place: Missouri Flat Park 'n Ride, Placerville. (Corner of MotherLode and Missouri Flat)

Endorsed by: El Dorado Arts Council's Arts & Ag Program

Membership info: www.eldoradoartscouncil.org

Register and Info: Call Susan at 530-228-8775 or email sbk317@yahoo.com

What to bring:

Backpack with Travel Art Supplies for painting/drawing outdoors (journal, pens, paints, etc).

Water and snacks. Appropriate clothing for the weather. Travel chair – optional.

My book.

Wayfarers

Creating Hope art exhibit at El Dorado Arts Council ArtSpace in Placerville, CA from Sept 7 - Oct 16. Come see my new painting "Wayfarers" and the artwork of other wonderful artists on the theme of hope and peace.

Cute little "Distractions"

You are invited to come see my quirky paintings of feet and figures at the PAA Studio Tours 2010.

Where: Paul Cockrell's studio, 3629 Indian Creek Ct., Placerville.

When: Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, 2010
Time: 10 am - 5pm

See you there!