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

Sunday, March 22, 2015

A Big and a Little and the Gallery of Small Works

Untitled / oil on linen panel / 18x24

Untitled / oil on linen panel / 12x12
I am really honored to be included in Rick Reinert's new Small Works Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina. There are some really incredible artists represented there - I have to pinch myself when I see my name listed with theirs! Here is the link to the new website: Reinert Fine Art-The Small Works Gallery
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28 comments:

  1. Studio at the FarmMarch 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    If I could paint horses with this passion and animation, I would be very happy. Love these paintings, Susan, especially the large work. It made me think immediately of the early morning warm-up around Newcastle. [No, haven't been there, but have friends who do]
    Kathryn

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 5:53 PM

      Many thanks for your kind words, Kathryn. I admit to having way more fun that a person should while painting these two. I seemed to be in the groove from start to finish with both of them. So glad you like them!

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  2. VoyagesetAbstraitsMarch 22, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    J'aime beaucoup ton travail !!!
    Tu peux venir me voir sur mon nouveau blog Merci
    Cath.

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  3. Victor ErringtonMarch 23, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    Susan, these paintings are fantastic. Really alive. I would like to say the best yet, but you have painted some beautiful and fantastic paintings many a time, Beautiful. All the best Susan.
    Vic.

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      How kind you are, Vic - I truly appreciate your words - they make my heart sing!

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  4. Sandra BusbyMarch 23, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Congratulations!!! And the paintings are beautiful - So much energy!! :0)

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      I am driven to embrace that energy in my work! Thanks, Sandra!

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  5. Linda RothMarch 23, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Congratulations! But of course. I think your work is outstanding. They are well drawn and the action springs them to life. I can hear the thunder of hooves when I look at your paintings Susan. There are great things in store for you. In case you haven't guessed, I'm a big fan.

    As for a title. Race to The Finish popped to mind. The Thunder of Hooves? I'll keep thinking.

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Linda, you have made my day and given me a surge of confidence with your comments. After receiving the small paintings, Rick Reinert invited me to be in the regular gallery so now I have two of these new large pieces there as well as the work in the small gallery. This new opportunity excites me more than any other as I think Charleston is a great art town and just the place to get my equine paintings in the public eye. I greatly appreciate your support and am exceedingly glad you are a fan!

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  6. martinealisonMarch 23, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Bonjour ma chère Susan,

    Toutes mes félicitations !! C'est vraiment formidable et tellement mérité... Je suis allée flirter dans ce joli site où tu es représentée... C'est génial et je te souhaite un vif succès.
    Tes chevaux sont tellement charismatiques... La première oeuvre que j'admire encore en faisant un petit retour en arrière, est prodigieuse. Le choix de presque mettre un "voile" sur le paysage de fond apporte un contraste et une présence très particulière aux chevaux et leurs cavaliers. Le mouvement et le son sont présents également...
    Les couleurs sont sublimes.

    Je te remercie aussi pour tous les gentils petits mots que tu m'écris.
    ✾ Gros bisous ✾

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      Thank you for your wonderful words, Martine. This new gallery is another wonderful opportunity for me. There is a lot of "horse country" in the Charleston area so I am hoping my equine paintings do well there!

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  7. martinealisonMarch 23, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Bonjour ma chère Susan,

    Toutes mes félicitations !! C'est vraiment formidable et tellement mérité... Je suis allée flirter dans ce joli site où tu es représentée... C'est génial et je te souhaite un vif succès.
    Tes chevaux sont tellement charismatiques... La première oeuvre que j'admire encore en faisant un petit retour en arrière, est prodigieuse. Le choix de presque mettre un "voile" sur le paysage de fond apporte un contraste et une présence très particulière aux chevaux et leurs cavaliers. Le mouvement et le son sont présents également...
    Les couleurs sont sublimes.

    Je te remercie aussi pour tous les gentils petits mots que tu m'écris.
    ✾ Gros bisous ✾

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  8. JaneMarch 24, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Dear Susan . YOU are an incredible artiste...so you are in the right place with all the other incredible artists ! Fabulous energy and coloring in these paintings !

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      Many, many thanks, Jane. I am very excited and truly honored to be included among this group of artists - they are awesome and your kind words help shore up my confidence.

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  9. art by Michael PerchardMarch 24, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Ola minha boa amiga Susan! This is your art buddy Michael! My shoulder is slowly mending! I so love your art!!!! Love these race horses. I especially love the bit of green on the rider's jacket in the top painting! Kicks everything up a notch! Michael (I am sure the other artists feel the same about you! They should!!!)

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:04 PM

      So glad to hear you are on the mend after your snowmageddon of a winter, Michael. Thank you for your wonderful words of support!

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  10. hmuxoMarch 25, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Fantastic paintings Susan! WOW! Love the movement!

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:04 PM

      You are so kind, Hilda and I am so glad you like these!

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  11. Bruce ShermanMarch 26, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    Good Morning Susan!... Big n' small... the dynamism of your action... created by your fluid and rich brushwork... makes each a winner!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      What a lovely comment, Bruce - many thanks!

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  12. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMarch 26, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Great paintings - full of life! You have the perfect brush... I would love to own one!
    But I think it only works this well In your hand. Congratulations on the
    gallery - I agree, they carry really good artists. Your work will be great for them to have.

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:06 PM

      So funny, Julie - I am so particular about my brushes. Some days I like one kind of brush and some days another. I never know which one will come to life in my hand and often try out several before I find the one with the magic touch! I will now have my work hung in the large gallery as well - oh, happy day!

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  13. JudyMarch 26, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Congratulations, Susan, your name definitely belongs in that list!!!

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    1. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      Oh, I hope so, Judy! I am just over the moon!

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  14. JudyMarch 26, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations, Susan, your name definitely belongs in that list!!!

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  15. Simonne's fantasiestudioMarch 29, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Proficiat Susan, je paarden zijn dan ook altijd prachtig om zien !
    groetjes van Simonne

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