More Possum!
This one took quite a while to complete, but I really enjoyed it! I knew I wanted to paint another possum... but I wanted to paint some...
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suebrightly
Feb 61 min read
Painting from sadness
Roadkill bothers me more than most people I guess. And the roadsides here in the northeast are tragic testaments to a silent conflict...
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suebrightly
Jan 301 min read
All The Art!
This year I took a chance at applying for the annual Artists Market, which is held in August at Ithaca's lovely Farmer's Market location....
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suebrightly
Aug 9, 20231 min read
The Mysterious Fisher Cat
The Friends of the Library book sale is such a great place to get art books. I love leafing through art books for inspiration, especially...
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suebrightly
Aug 2, 20231 min read
I do have a pig thing.
When I was a teenager in Bakersfield, California, I was in 4H and raised pigs. Which turned out to lead to all sorts of guilt and...
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suebrightly
Jul 30, 20231 min read
Fun With Finds
Found this really cool box or case at Ithaca ReUse... there's a music box mechanism inside, but no way to activate it. Well, at least...
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suebrightly
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Just For Fun
Every now and then I come across an image that I just have to paint. My friend Melissa posted a photo on Facebook of one of her sheep...
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suebrightly
Sep 11, 20221 min read
Painting From Anger
Untitled, acrylic and wasp nest paper on canvas, 24"x36" I painted this image in anger and frustration as I processed the unfathomable...
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suebrightly
Feb 4, 20222 min read
New Paintings To Wrap Up 2021
I managed to squeeze in two new paintings during my vacation between Christmas and New Year. Plus I tinkered with making some little...
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suebrightly
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Five Minutes of Fame!
It was quite a surprise to discover I was a cover girl! I was interviewed and they came and took a photo, but I just thought it was going...
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suebrightly
May 12, 20212 min read
Tribute To A Tough Year
2020 was a tough year. Although I've been fortunate throughout the pandemic and social upheaval of the past year, suffering and...
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suebrightly
Mar 13, 20212 min read
Wasp Paper Projects
I've continued working and experimenting with wasp paper. I'm drawn to the colors and stripes and textures; the way it speaks of trees...
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suebrightly
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Painting For Other People
I spent the end of 2020 painting a couple projects for other folks. I have to admit, painting for other people is really rather stressful...
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suebrightly
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Missing the Art Trail
But I've got some fun ideas for next year!
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suebrightly
Aug 9, 20201 min read
Busy August!
Thanks to the Community Arts Partnership, it feels like my work is all over the place this month! I've got some paintings in the CAP...
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suebrightly
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Recycled Paintings For The Climate Crisis
I pick up a lot of cool old frames from garage sales and thrift stores. Last year I came across these beautifully rendered paintings that...
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suebrightly
Jul 1, 20201 min read
Possum Madonna
I really like how it came out. I feel that she's seen a lot... and is worried about the future for her kids.
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suebrightly
May 27, 20201 min read
Roadkiller Raccoon
I see altogether too many dead raccoons on the roadsides here. They're so clever and funny, yet fierce. What if they got behind the wheel?
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suebrightly
Apr 21, 20202 min read
Commissions
I've started doing a few commissions here and there.
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suebrightly
Jun 24, 20191 min read
Another Difficult Conversation
It's a tricky thing, trying to respect all living beings.
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