Truck is loaded! Susan Wickstrand's artworks are en route to LA for "Modern Family" shoot in Malibu with Tom Petty on Friday.

Trucks loaded! New artworks of mine & husband's, http://www.kevinroche.com, en route to LA for "Modern Family" shoot in Malibu with Tom Petty on Friday.

Taking time to smell the roses & pick a few sea shells...

Artwork by Susan Wickstrand to Appear in 20th C. Fox's Television Show: "Modern Family" check you local listings...

I had the good fortune this week of selling Artworks to 20th Century Fox Television's new hit show, "Modern Family". Please check the show out, and keep an eye open for these two works to appear on the show:

Finding Fall, * New Work*

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Float" 2009, Oil, Collage and Encaustic on panel
Susan E. Wickstrand "Sorbet II, Adrift", Oil, Collage, India ink and Encaustic on panel
Fusing the encaustic into the artwork with a heat gun...very, very hot!
Susan E. Wickstrand, "She Hangs Brightly, Mazzy Star", 2009, Oil, Collage, Sumi ink and encaustic on panel

Fall is in the air, and in new artworks. Here's a sneak peek from my mobile of one getting painted & waxed tomorrow.

Fall is in the air and also in many new works, along with angels, owls, the Northern Pacific, foggy seascapes & landscapes to cozy up to. Stay tuned for pictures of the newest batch of collages this week and a special post about the Encaustic process with action shots. . .

* A Link to make you Think, think, think . . . about water consumption *

Working on completion of some new oil paintings this week. Will post some pics of works soon with completed oils, pre-wax. the waxing process and post-wax.

In the meantime here's a link posted about water consumption, something to ponder and consider:
http://ow.ly/yX3h
Instead of beef or chicken, how about a salad for lunch?

Look forward to posting new work soon ~ bye for now, Susan

p.s. image is from U2's Album cover artwork, "No Line on The Horizon"

A lil' homage to Tristan Prettyman with a shot of her Louboutins and a video link to one of her gorgeous new songs, art for the ears...

I paint to all kinds of music, every single day. A day without music or art would be a day with sunshine. I have so many favorite artists and quite the eclectic taste on the iPod, to Pandora's "Trip Hop" mix, to KCRW a.m. becomes eclectic. I bumped into this video of a stunning new song sung last weekend by talented songstress, Tristan Prettyman. I met the local beauty the previous weekend at the LA Surfrider's 25th Anniversary Party and happened to snap a shot of her amazing Louboutins: Here's the shot and a video of her newest unnamed song, enjoy as I have enjoyed making many artworks to her amazing tunes...
http://www.twitvid.com/91FD7

Surf Fin artwork; Patagonia, Cardiff CA pic shot by husband photographer, Kevin Roche....enjoy...

http://www.kevinroche.com

Link to pics my husband, Kevin Roche, took of Master shaper Dick Brewer, Rusty, Mark Richards, Jeff Clark, all @ the, "Sacred Craft" on Surfline

Dick Brewer, master legendary shaper, http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/dick-brewer-biography-and-photos_766/
Rusty Preisendorfer, master shaper http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/rusty-preisendorfer-biography-and-photos_887/
MR, Mark Richards, world famous Australian Surfer, four times world champion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Richards_%28surfer%29
Dick Brewer checking the lines of his original board
Mike Hynson aka "Endless Summer", down-rail poineer; http://legendarysurfers.com/blog/2009/07/mike-hynson.html
Donald Takayama & Steve Pezman
Here's a link to some pics my husband, Kevin Roche was honored to shoot for the "Sacred Craft" this weekend. Where master shaper, Dick Brewer was the star along with so many others: Rusty Presendorfer, Mike Hynson, Mark Richards, Bill Stewart, Robert August, Jeff Clark, Reno Abellira, Donald Takayama, Steve Pezman, Joel Tudor, Brad Gerlach and so many attended.
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/pat-rawson-wins-brewer-shape-off_31293/

14th Annual Ocean Gala, Saturday, October 24th, 2009 presented by San Diego Coastkeeper

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Live Well" will be available for auction at the San Diego Coastkeeper's 14th Annual Ocean Gala.
To purchase tickets or for more information please go to:
http://oceangala.org/oceangala/overview.html

* SALE * SALE * SALE * SALE * SALE * SALE *

1st ever SALE on Limited Edition Prints for Fall, don't miss out! Some prints are 50% less, won't last long. Here's a link to grab some gifts in advance of holidays: http://www.susanwickstrand.etsy.com

1st Day of a rather warm Fall, new work for a new season, "California Dreamin' "

Susan E. Wickstrand, "California Dreamin' " 2009, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 12" x 12", ©2009 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved

First Day of Fall, some new work "Soaring"

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Soaring" 2009, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 12" x 12" ©2009 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved

Farewell to Summer '09 you've been mighty fine...

Adieu... soon it'll be shopping for a Halloween Costume for the little one, then hosting our annual Thanksgiving bash with friends and family. The more the merrier in our household. I've got some deadlines to meet art-wise before this year closes so the painting pace will be a brisk one. Stay tuned for some photo updates of what's cookin' in the studio. Til then, here's a farewell beach shot, the little one as a sugar doughnut, and a full moon bonfire shot to remind me of what a lovely summer we've enjoyed. Hope yours has been memorable too. Peace~S

beautiful animation of water, I love his series...

http://scher.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/05/30/leau-life/

* * New Work, "The Falls" underway, oil on Belgian Linen on wood panel, when completed will have a layer of Encaustic (wax) atop.

Studio wall shot from Mobile, "The Falls" beginning & in a week, much fine tuning ahead...

Artist Susan Wickstrand @ play : ) gotta love summer!

New Work * SHIMMER *

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Shimmer" 2009, oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel, 12" x 12"
more info: http://www.susanwicktrand.etsy.com or http://www.susanwickstrand.com

New Work **ALOHA FROM WAIKIKI**

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Aloha From Waikiki", 2009, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on wood Panel
Susan E. Wicktrand
http://www.susanwickstrand.etsy.com

Oldies but Goodies. . . new images added to collection of limited edition prints available on Etsy

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Island Style" NEW WORKS JUST ADDED FOR PURCHASE AT: http://www.susanwickstrand.etsy.com
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Island Girl"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Orchids & Oceans With You"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Orchid & Bamboo Paradise"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Marrakesh Memories"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "28 Weeks"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Dreaming of Kashmir"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Indian Summer"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Glow"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Your Steady Muse"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Chasing The Lotus"
Susan E. Wickstrand, "Ursula In The Sky With Diamonds"
Susan E. Wickstrand "Come Away With Me"

May's top seller's of my new limited edition prints. . .

Susan E. Wickstrand, "Sorbet"(girls in the water), "Sea Love" (abalone shell & boat), "Water Dance" (avail. at Hansen's Surf Encinitas), and "Sleeping on a Honeysuckle" signed & dated limited edition prints on canvas, 2" stretcher bar, ready to hang, in 12 sizes starting at $125:
All available for purchase at: http://www.susanwickstrand.etsy.com I predict that "Soul Surfer" will be popular for Father's Day, June 21st.