Summer is here!

Created as a demo for one of my private summer art students.  I was showing composition and use of negative space.

A beautiful hike the first day of summer!

Be inspired to keep art journaling!  It's a joyful way to re-create!

Day Trip to the Japanese Tea Garden in SF

Art journaling in the serenity of the tea garden.  Lovely!!

Also saw the Dutch Masters exhibit at the De Young.  'Girl with Pearl Earring"  was the main attraction.

Guatemala Travel Journal

Pages from my art journal to Guatemala in March.

More Nature Journaling . . .

Nature Journaling

March 23

10am – 2pm

American River Conservancy/Nature Center, Coloma, CA.

$50

For those that love the outdoors and want to learn techniques of nature journaling.  We will be exploring the use of pen and colored pencil to create delightful narrative pages of nature.  This class will be held at the American River Conservancy's nature center in the historic gold rush town of Coloma.  

Contact Julie at 530-621-1224 to register and get materials list.  Limited to 8 students.

Nature Journaling Class

Nature Journaling

March 23

10am – 2pm

American River Conservancy/Nature Center, Coloma, CA.

$50

For those that love the outdoors and want to learn techniques of nature journaling.  We will be exploring the use of pen and colored pencil to create delightful narrative pages of nature.  This class will be held at the American River Conservancy's nature center in the historic gold rush town of Coloma.  

Contact Julie at 530-621-1224 to register and get materials list.  Limited to 8 students.

Illuminated Heart Class

Illuminated Heart

Saturday, February 9

10am – 2pm

Journey Center, Shingle Springs, CA

$50 – some materials included, contact Susan for materials list

Learn how to create an Illuminated image inspired by vintage valentines and letters.  We will be exploring image transfer techniques and the process of illumination using watercolor, gouache, and acrylic.  
Contact Susan for materials list and to register:  sbk317@yahoo.com 

Season's Greetings

Strolling over pine needles and fallen leaves,

 breathing in the washed air after a big storm,

 catching the essence of fresh pine,

winter is here.

Wishing you happiness and well being.

Susan