Saturday, January 31, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

#30 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #30: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Whew! I did it! I created 30 paintings, and finished the challenge. This was a good experience overall. I learned to stick to my theme for the month. I shared my INSPIRATION each day. Thanks for your encouragement, visits to my blog, and even a few poems along the way! Also, thanks to Leslie Saeta for sponsoring this painting challenge. Here is my 30th painting. My INSPIRATION was a poster of a surfer in action. It is hanging in my art studio. 
Please take a look...

 Title: "Hang 10"
Medium: Mixed Media 
Substrate: Canvas
Size: 4" x 4" x 1"
Style: Abstract
Artist and Art Instructor: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS
Signature Member of:
International Society of Acrylic Painters
National Collage Society

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

"Flower Happy" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #29: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my next to last mixed media painting. My INSPIRATION was a blue painting that I created early in the challenge. I was also iNSPIRED by the many shades of green. Take a look at #29:

 Title: "Flower Happy"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

"Coastal Cool" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #28: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is my 28th painting for the January Challenge. This will be one of my last paintings for this. My INSPIRATION came from my nail polish...It was a light gray color. I matched this color in this painting, and added other colors to compliment this shade. I am showing this work as I painted it, but I flipped the photo and it looked cool that way too! Take a look at #28:

 Title: "Coastal Cool"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

"Poetry In Motion" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #27: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 27th mixed media painting for the January painting challenge. My INSPIRATION for this painting was from 3 French floral designs in a 1980's art book. 
I was drawn to the colors, and the shapes.
Please take a look at #27:

 Title: "Poetry in Motion"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Board
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS
Signature Member of:
 The International Society of Acrylic Painters 
and The National Collage Society

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Monday, January 26, 2015

"Woven Dreams" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #26: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 26th mixed media painting for January. 
The INSPIRATION for this painting came from a modern abstract rug that I saw recently. I loved the colors, and textures.
Here is #26:

 Title: "Woven Dreams"
Medium: Mixed Medium
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

"Dreams in the Distance" by Sue Marrazzo

DAY #25: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 25th mixed media painting for the January painting challenge. The INSPIRATION for this painting was a piece of fabric. I liked the colors, texture, and shapes. I also used a little of new paint color: violet. 
Take a look at #25:

 Title: "Dreams in the Distance"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

"PAINTED ILLUMINATION" BY SUE MARRAZZO

DAY #24: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

For this mixed media painting, I was INSPIRED by a Jackson Pollock 1950's painting on the cover of a MOMA Art Book. At 1st I was attracted to the color palette in this work. Then I opened the book to the history of his work, and quotes by the artist. I was then also INSPIRED by Jackson Pollock's freedom, loose style, and experimental nature. He was a bold painter, and not afraid of making changes to his work. 
Here is my 24th painting...

 Title: "Painted Illumination"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Day #23 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #23: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is my 23rd mixed media painting created using collage papers, acrylic paints, mediums, gels and more. My INSPIRATION was a Black & White Chandelier in a magazine ad. I was also INSPIRED by colors that I used in a previous challenge painting. Take a look...

 Title: "More Than Meets The Eye"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

"SHIMMERING SUNSET" BY SUE MARRAZZO

DAY #22: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is my 22nd mixed media painting created using acrylic paints, acrylic mediums, and more. The INSPIRATION started with a sunset photo that I took at the beach. I added a new color: pale yellow. Please check out #22:

 Title: "Shimmering Sunset"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Size: 8" x 10"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

"Make Your Mark" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #21: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 21st mixed media painting for the painting challenge. My INSPIRATION was an ad in an interior decorating trade magazine. It was the color, texture and shapes that inspired me. I also added a new color in this painting: Deep Magenta. 
Take a look at #21:

 Title: "Make Your Mark"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Size: 11" x 14"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

"San Francisco" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY # 20: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 20th mixed media  painting for January. My INSPIRATION came from an image of The Golden Gate bridge and the surrounding landscape. The colors, textures and bridge led me to create this new painting:

 Title: "San Francisco"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Wood Panel
Size: 6" x 6"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Monday, January 19, 2015

"Speaking Volumes" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #19: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is #19 for this month's painting challenge. The INSPIRATION for this piece was in a MOMA book with many contemporary artists in it. 
I came across a painting by 
Morris Louis called "Pungent Distance." 
It was full of warm bold colors, vertical stripes, and it "spoke" to me. 
Here is another of my INSPIRED mixed media paintings... 

 Title: "Speaking Volumes"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas Board
Size: 11" x 14"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

A Close-Up

The Whitaker Center 2015 Exhibit By Sue Marrazzo

I am currently part of the 2015 ART Instructor Exhibition at 
the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA. 
Here are a few photos from a recent visit to this exceptional venue:

 Artwork by Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS


The Whitaker Center

Sunday, January 18, 2015

"JET STREAM" BY SUE MARRAZZO

DAY #18: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my 18th mixed media painting for the January Challenge. This has many layers of acrylic gels, mediums, acrylic paints, and more. I was INSPIRED by some landscape photos in a nature book that I have in my art studio. 
Take a look...

 Title: "Jet Stream"
Medium: Mixed Medium
Substrate: Canvas
Size: 12" x 12"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

A Close-Up

Saturday, January 17, 2015

DAY #17 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #17: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is a mixed media painting that was created in many layers. 
My INSPIRATION for this painting was a 1920's Floral Printing Plate image. 
I was immediately drawn to this image. 
Here is my 17th mixed media painting...

 Title: "Budding Romance"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Size: 12" x 12"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Friday, January 16, 2015

"Curiosity" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #16: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is #16 for the painting challenge. It is a mixed media piece that was created with newspaper, acrylic paints, enamel, gesso, acrylic mediums and more. The INSPIRATION for this painting came from a bold printed silk jacket and some new paint colors that I have wanted to use. Here is my 16th painting... 

 Title: "Curiosity"
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Substrate: Canvas Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

"The Linear Intensity" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #15: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Well, I am halfway into the painting challenge. 
Here is my 15th mixed media painting for January. I was INSPIRED by new art supplies, and a newly acquired ART book that I just started reading. 
The book is called, "The Life and Works of Lautrec" by Nathaniel Harris. 
Take a look at the latest...

 Title: "The Linear Intensity"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

A Close-Up

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

"Shades of Brilliance" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #14: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is my 14th mixed media painting created using collage papers, ink, acrylic paint, sharpie,  enamel paint, acrylic mediums, and more. My INSPIRATION for this painting was a tiered skirt for texture, glitz and color. I also was INSPIRED by 2 new paint colors: orange, and gold. Take a look at my latest work-of-art...

 Title: "Shades of Brilliance"
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 12" x 9"
Substrate: Wood Panel
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

A Close-Up

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

DAY #13 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #13: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This mixed media painting has 9+ layers in it. I was INSPIRED by some new paint colors: Peacock Blue, and Navy Blue. Also, my INSPIRATION came from a photo of a mosaic. I liked the textures and colors in this photo. 
Here is my 13th painting:

 Title: Blurred Boundaries
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 14" x 11"
Substrate: Wood Panel
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

A Close-Up

Monday, January 12, 2015

"Under The Tuscan Sun" By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #12: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

In this photo the paint is still wet. I wanted to share this as soon as I was finished painting this mixed media painting. The INSPIRATION for this painting came from 2 sources, again. The colors were INSPIRED by the colors in a new seed catalog that came in the mail. The 2nd source of INSPIRATION came from an article in a 2013 lifestyle magazine. The photos in this article were warm and glowing..I loved them! So, here is #12 for the painting challenge that I am doing for this month....

Title: Under the Tuscan Sun
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 4" x 12"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

DAY #11 by Sue Marrazzo

DAY #11: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This was a very FUN mixed media work to create. The INSPIRATION came from a piece of glazed pottery that I love! Also, my second source of INSPIRATION came from a high-end designer handbag. Take a look at #11...

 Title: "Forever"
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 4" x 12"
Substrate: Canvas
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

"TRUE PROMISE" BY SUE MARRAZZO

DAY #10: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

Here is my 10th painting for the January Challenge. There is a lot going on in this mixed media painting! My INSPIRATION came from 2 places for this painting. The 1st source was an image of an early 1900's dress, and the 2nd source was the fabric in a summer top that I own. 
Take a look...

Title: "True Promise"
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 12" x 9" x 1"
Substrate: Braced Wood Panel
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS



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Friday, January 9, 2015

Day #9 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #9: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This painting was INSPIRED by a journal page in one of my mixed media art journals. I usually use these to experiment with colors or to demo techniques with my students. This painting has all new paint colors that I received in the mail a few days ago. This is drying, and I need to put a varnish over the painting yet.
Here is the outcome:

 Title: "East Meets West"
Medium: Mixed Media
Substrate: Canvas
Size: 36" x 24" x 1.5"
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Day #8 By Sue Marrazzo

DAY #8: 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS

This is my painting for DAY #8. It is definitely an experimental mixed media piece. It was created with collage paper, notions, acrylic paints, mediums, and gesso. It has a very ombre look to it...Hence the name, "Ombre Longitude."
I am hanging this in a local business this month. Take a look....

Title: "Ombre Longitude"
Medium: Mixed media
Size: 16" x 22"
Substrate: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Sue Marrazzo, ISAP, NCS

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