"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

My throat is dry, my nose is red, I have a cold inside my head......

A week of cold, congestion, coughing and sleepless nights. Ugh - something miserable I caught during my trip to Los Angeles and have had a hard time beating.

I did manage to drag myself to this mornings portrait session to draw the lovely, young Ashley.



And the portrait from last weeks short session - Willow.


Now off I go to wrap myself in a warm throw (its rainy and cold here today with new snow on the mountain tops), drink some hot tea and read the Degas biography that I started a while back.
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  1. martinealisonOctober 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Bonjour ma chère Susan,

    Brrr... L'automne est bien installé et presque déjà l'arrivée de l'hiver avec la neige sur vos cimes.
    Avec la fraîcheur, les premiers rhumes, les premières grippes et la fatigue.
    Prenez du miel, et une petite cure de echinacea (au début du printemps et de l'automne c'est excellent) pour vous requinquer.

    Je suis fascinée par vos trois merveilleux portraits... J'aime aussi le travail de leur chevelure... et ce regard profond, impénétrable...

    Gros bisous et prenez soin de vous.

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      Many thanks for your kind concern and caring suggestions. I am finally happy to say my head has cleared and I am fully recovered. It has been a long haul!

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  2. Simonne's fantasiestudioOctober 10, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Hallo Susan,
    ondanks je verkoudheid, heb je weer prachtige schetsen gemaakt , vooral de eerste vind ik geweldig.
    Nog een fijne dag,
    Simonne

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      I can hardly remember making these sketches - isn't that fumy? But I suppose that I was busy trying to fight off that nasty virus as I drew. In any case, I guess the portraits themselves are proof that I did go!

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  3. Sandra BusbyOctober 10, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Well I'd have a hard time drawing like this on a good day let alone a bad!!!! These are amazing! I really hope you are feeling much better soon :0)

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      Thanks, Sandra - in retrospect, I see so much I could have improved. I don't think my mind was fully engaged.

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  4. Linda RothOctober 10, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Too much Drama in your life will bring on a cold. But it certainly didn't have an effect on the brilliance of your work over the last few posts. The Ballerina will be outstanding. Relax with Degas and a cup of TLC. Art sooths the soul.

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Exactly - too much drama. I just wish things would settle down and hope they do soon. Life can be so unpredictable but I think that must be what keeps us on our toes. Thanks for your kind support and glowing words. I have not felt like myself at the easel for the longest time. I must have dozens and dozens of wipe offs over the past few weeks. Once again, I am waiting for this to pass. I cannot blame it on not being well either. It just is.

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  5. Victor ErringtonOctober 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Susan.
    Really wonderful portraits. All the best.
    Vic.
    P.S. get well.

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      I think I am getting overly comfortable with the pencil and long to feel that way about my brushes.

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  6. JudyOctober 12, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Your drawings are wonderful! All the best for your health.

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Thank you, Judy. I am thankfully full of health and vigor once again!

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  7. art by Michael PerchardOctober 12, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Susan!
    So sorry about your health! Rest! Do nothing! Rest some more! Hot tea! Soup! Some wonderful reading and maybe an old film noir on television? Hope you are better soon!
    Love these drawings. Glad you were able to make it to do the drawings. Keep on keeping on! Don't be afraid of the ballerina! Well maybe a little fear but carry on! I miss the series! Also our horse buddies! Imagine me making on line art requests! Get well!
    Your Sorry Susan Is Sick Art Buddy!
    Michael

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:45 PM

      Hot tea, soup, rest - they do work their magic, dont't they? I am fine now - longing to get back to painting. Those horse and ballerinas are so patient in waiting for me!

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  8. suzanneberryOctober 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful drawings all! just wonderful. I so hope you are on the road to recovery! stay warm and wrapped up!

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Many thanks, Suzanne. I am healthy once again and glad to be done with that virus.

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  9. Diana Moses BotkinOctober 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Lovely drawings you've been making! I especially like the profile views. Get well soon.

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Thank you, Diana. Profiles fascinate me - I love doing them.

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 14, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    these lovely drawings satisfy something deep inside me. They are so solid and yet the lines are very sensitive. How do you do that?

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    1. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:48 PM

      How nice of you, Judy - I always love reading your comments. I search for the truth of each line and how it conveys the reality of the sitter - I don't know how it happens and think it comes from a state of mind. I certainly appreciate that you think the lines are sensitive. Many thanks.

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  11. irinapicturesOctober 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I hope your nose, throat and head are back to healthy by now. I am so sorry.
    Amazing drawing skills and feelings in your sketches!

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  12. SusanOctober 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    All is well now, Irina and I am back to attending the Wednesday sessions.

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  13. Victor ErringtonOctober 24, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Susan
    All fantastic drawings as usual Susan. I love them just as much as i love your paintings. all the best Susan.
    Vic.

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Your comments are welcome and brighten my day!

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