Featured Artist

If you are in the area this Friday, October 2nd, come enjoy the First Friday Downtown Arts Tour in Greensboro and stop by to say hi. I am the Featured Artist for the Heart of Living Gallery exhibiting at the Chamber of Commerce. Other artists are also showing at the Chamber which is is located at 342 North Elm Street across from the Marriott Hotel parking garage. Hope to see you there!

Hours: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Numerous galleries downtown participate in First Friday “Art Hop” representing local artists…so come mingle, enjoy some fine art and refreshments, and make an evening of it.  

All paintings at the Chamber are for sale through Heart of Living and will remain on exhibit at for the following 2-3 weeks in October. If you can’t make it Friday, feel free to stop by one day during the week between 9 AM and 5 PM and walk through. Paintings are located on the first and second floor hallways. 

Ponderings

I’m in the studio today adding texture upon texture to three canvases as I attempt to achieve the look and feel I’m going for. Once each canvas reaches its pause point, I will attach the two smaller canvases to the larger canvas and the three will become one -- a Triptych. Then I will start on the final layers of color. I’m feeling some anticipation and excitement as I experiment and see where this painting is taking me….. 

Uncharted Waters

Acrylic/Mixed Media
Stretched Canvas
18 x 36 in.
SOLD

The inspiration for “Uncharted Waters” came from the beautiful blues and greens of the Caribbean waters shrouded by rolling fog on a misty morning. Texture and paper in shades of blue and green and white with a light pewter metallic over-glaze on stretched canvas.

Private Collector:  Chicago, IL

 

Arts d'Vine June Event

VINEYARD'S SONG, 60 X 48

I’m just getting used to this new blogging thingy… here’s a photo of me with Vineyard's Song at The Factory during the Arts d’Vine event in downtown Kernersville back on June 5th. It was the first “one night” event I have participated in and it was so much fun. Met lots of great and interesting people and sold 4 paintings. 

 

There will be another Arts d’Vine event coming up in October so check back for more details and come see me! 

Streams / Streams in L.A.

STREAMS, 60 x 48

Acrylic/Mixed Media
Stretched Canvas
60 x 48 in.
SOLD (Commission)

Streams was a commissioned original contemporary abstract for a collector in California. It consists of layers of acrylic paste medium, paper and acrylic paints on canvas. It was intended to be symbolic of our journey in life. As we travel life’s journey, we go through desert times when life seems dry and without purpose. Streams is a reminder that even during the desert times of life when the going gets rough, there are streams of encouragement that continue to flow bringing us hope.

Private Collector:  Los Angeles, CA

STREAMS IN L.A.
Commissioned artwork, Streams, has taken up residence in Los Angeles, CA. Thank you, Elizabeth R. for choosing SJH Fine Art to produce artwork for your client, Sheila S. It was a pure pleasure working with you. Your design work is exquisite! Streams appears to be a beautiful addition to the room. It is my sincere hope that it will bring many, many years of enjoyment to Sheila. Also, thanks for sending photos of the installation!

Streams installation.

Another room view of Streams installation.

Testimonial --
"Dearest Susan, I am so excited to have your exquisite art grace my bedroom. Sheila"

 

Thirty-Eight Below

Thirty-Eight Below - 40 x 30 x 1.5 - Vertical View 

Thirty-Eight Below depicts fresh life waiting to emerge out from under the weight of everyday challenges. This original abstract has an underlying layer that consists of 38 blocks of various shades of green, thus the title Thirty-Eight Below. 

Thirty-eight blocks of color are hidden beneath thick taupe texture which is highlighted with gold and copper metallic paint. The streaks of metallic gold and copper on the surface are representative of how we can shine when using our gifts and talents that are usually hidden from sight. 

Since Thirty-Eight Below is one of my abstracts that offers the versatility to hang either horizontally or vertically depending on what your space requires, here are photos showing what it looks like with each hanging option. It is also a painting that requires natural or direct lighting to accentuate the metallic highlights and streaks.

It is signed by the artist (sjh) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Sealed with a satin archival UV protective finish, Thirty-Eight Below comes ready to hang. No frame needed. 

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Thirty-Eight Below - 40x30 - Horizontal View 

Shown hanging horizontally on a gray wall.

Shown hanging horizontally.

Shown hanging vertically.

Shown hanging horizontally over a bed.