tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43763654216760054482024-02-06T21:46:04.781-08:00Betanzos DesignsArt for people who love animals and nature. Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.comBlogger353125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-64337707685811686672023-07-09T18:38:00.012-07:002023-07-09T19:10:23.324-07:00Summer Art, Movies, Books<p><br /></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Just wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to. Art, movies, books, birds and more.</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Working smaller these summer days, exploring outside and inside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Going small can mean walking outside with binoculars, ready to see what I can see. Since my artwork is devoted to animals and the natural world the inspiration is limitless.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Here’s a little sketch I’ve been working on for a new painting. <a href="https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/search/?q=hummingbirds" target="_blank">Hummingbirds</a> are one of my very favorite subjects. The tiny jewel like birds can only be found in the Americas. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">With their brilliant iridescent colors, amazing flight abilities and fearless personality, they are charismatic, popular subjects.</span></p><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My recent work is a series of small studies where I am blending my realistic and playful styles, pushing and stretching boundaries, seeing what happens.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Next week is hummingbird week for the <a href="https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/#" target="_blank">Cornell Bird Lab</a> and I will be working on this favorite, charismatic subject.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is Ruby Garden, watercolor & gold ink on watercolor paper.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird/#">Ruby Throated Hummingbirds</a>, male & female :~)</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 18px;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 18px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5i_Xk7zEOtWte8jdG_no5Q81WLoT437mr0cUjOAshSoJpN0a7unZFkypEP0dgnItfGZp0VyBYLODqOxOXaXxNy_WgLrDl-CVI-QkGaHjcBJWrMiulGJBpwzsfavvKkI-bR5svaoP0I2bO1HEnpb5b6e4ptuMOeK0Vn0vvvcTjHmv1YYBxS2FU6QMnDYH/s615/Betanzos-Ruby%20Garden.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Watercolor hummingbirds, hummingbird garden, Ruby Throated Hummingbirds" border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="589" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5i_Xk7zEOtWte8jdG_no5Q81WLoT437mr0cUjOAshSoJpN0a7unZFkypEP0dgnItfGZp0VyBYLODqOxOXaXxNy_WgLrDl-CVI-QkGaHjcBJWrMiulGJBpwzsfavvKkI-bR5svaoP0I2bO1HEnpb5b6e4ptuMOeK0Vn0vvvcTjHmv1YYBxS2FU6QMnDYH/w612-h640/Betanzos-Ruby%20Garden.jpeg" title="Ruby Garden" width="612" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruby Garden, watercolor, gold ink. <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/home.html" target="_blank">Sue Betanzos.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="font-family: arial;">🌸 </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Summer Movies & Books</span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Some movies and books are like old friends. I like to revisit them, getting the uplift each time of the pleasant and familiar.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Audiobooks for studio work and movies to wrap up the day with a glass of wine :~)</span></p><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are a couple of YouTube trailer links for a very special, favorite movie I have always enjoyed; The Secret of Roan Inish.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 18px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictlPLH9qHfy80k2HJ8ei8e5gzthBmwmXCYSoZowXJI5VFxtsY-A4Rl0fK2nVWyujqQKltQT5-iRupdn-ztjOd_R5xX5R7enCQZYY8bzC9KY3C5G_DeH4gtmopa5uJ21iQqgST3661ep7q2cCrNlYLkmnRoUI3TcUpAlEKlCo0hWguZfM9KYlFoOXM4juD/s302/images.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Irish folktale, Selkie legend, Irish story, Ireland, family movie, endearing" border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictlPLH9qHfy80k2HJ8ei8e5gzthBmwmXCYSoZowXJI5VFxtsY-A4Rl0fK2nVWyujqQKltQT5-iRupdn-ztjOd_R5xX5R7enCQZYY8bzC9KY3C5G_DeH4gtmopa5uJ21iQqgST3661ep7q2cCrNlYLkmnRoUI3TcUpAlEKlCo0hWguZfM9KYlFoOXM4juD/s16000/images.jpeg" title="The Secret of Roan Inish" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 18px;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 18px;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This classic really captures the traditional oral storytelling that was how folktales and history were passed down. The generational families and their relationships with the land, sea, history.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stories about stories, about the value of stories and how they unite us. How stories have power and meaning; whether they’re true or not (fairies anyone?) </span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are links to trailers for The Secret of Roan Inish:</span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://youtu.be/E0niI55VeDA" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Secret of Roan Inish Trailer 1</span></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://youtu.be/XqqPFRXIz_Q" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Secret of Roan Inish Trailer 2</span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://youtu.be/tlT8Z-Bcky4" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Secret of Roan Inish Soundtrack (love the music)</span></a></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Audiobooks I listen to are an eclectic mix including; urban fantasy, romance, mystery, thrillers, sprinkled with biography/real. All are from my local library. I LOVE libraries. There are usually a few nature & art books on my desk just because nothing beats the tactile pleasure of holding a book. </span></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Current beautiful book on my desk is by artist <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=jackie+morris+books&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" target="_blank">Jackie Morris</a>: The Lost Words. I look at it daily :~) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcdjC3KQ0ONjBIdJdZd_SHY9QF-eKqg5YW0UIcRhWXFlnEWd3YO7aTTtVwykMwsm-TczWAEx3W0HDDnbtXfMo4-iEfUZzP0cJnjOVz9onAt7Bso1jrtI-FhRrw-_PesEtApby3_zymAEwsWERmcQJon_DJs016d9SdSogGb3Oq8P4m_64LHAEWoY2jRL-/s1246/The%20Lost%20Words.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="poetry, nature paintings, nature watercolors" border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="906" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcdjC3KQ0ONjBIdJdZd_SHY9QF-eKqg5YW0UIcRhWXFlnEWd3YO7aTTtVwykMwsm-TczWAEx3W0HDDnbtXfMo4-iEfUZzP0cJnjOVz9onAt7Bso1jrtI-FhRrw-_PesEtApby3_zymAEwsWERmcQJon_DJs016d9SdSogGb3Oq8P4m_64LHAEWoY2jRL-/w291-h400/The%20Lost%20Words.jpg" title="The Lost Words by Jackie Morris" width="291" /></a></div><br /><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span face="-apple-system, HelveticaNeue">A </span><i><span>few</span></i><span face="-apple-system, HelveticaNeue"> audiobook titles I've recently enjoyed: </span></span></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span face="-apple-system, HelveticaNeue"><br /></span></span></div><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Light We Carry, Michelle Obama • Lassiter, J.R. Ward • "N" is for Noose, Sue Grafton • "O" is for Outlaw, Sue Grafton • Shanghai Girls, Lisa See • Sleep No More, Jayne Ann Krentz • Bittersweet, Susan Cain • Together, Vivek H. Murthy • Chatter, Ethan Kross • Undercurrents, Nora Roberts • The Awakening, Nora Roberts (Dragon Heart Legacy) • Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman • Anansi Boys, Neil Gaiman • The Music of Bees, Eileen Garvin • All Single Ladies, Dorothea Benton Frank • Safe Haven, Nicholas Sparks • Lucky, Marissa Stapley • Moon Called, Patricia Briggs • A Court of Mist and Fury, Sarah J. Maas, • A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Beautiful Tucson sunsets. Extreme heat, thunderstorms in the late afternoon, sometimes leading to intense quenching rains - and rainbows!</span></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLCGAk5lO9LX6mXS4Q5l6qjk-CIC6Q7OWo9Oy1wCf4ok25yu9HqYkn0aHbcSPoLti00Qu_4o23QxWL74ssLk45gWQJhB1bnyT1Y48bRs3tzm5q3pqqjzQy7b1IW_kwwSgEByEtZNVlTJZK7mDioTdXewPabVAFJb8EQfPBTHE2JGylvSTfmi9ulZ-BOjR/s640/DSCN4822_Original.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLCGAk5lO9LX6mXS4Q5l6qjk-CIC6Q7OWo9Oy1wCf4ok25yu9HqYkn0aHbcSPoLti00Qu_4o23QxWL74ssLk45gWQJhB1bnyT1Y48bRs3tzm5q3pqqjzQy7b1IW_kwwSgEByEtZNVlTJZK7mDioTdXewPabVAFJb8EQfPBTHE2JGylvSTfmi9ulZ-BOjR/w640-h480/DSCN4822_Original.jpeg" title="Tucson Sunset" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_vlFRrVnI_DPkbX1ku6WEIgMQp0XcoqMRUhwenwLMo0dsKQFuL1b2n8w83abkAXWbCewMp06CDm1mq9d1hvp-zyO_MKxdxgKoAV5828-mzTabJXMJ5NZu9JyzZa4zUHOf6xCblbiC7c002zoMR17O9Cf6YyYT86vjmYxfrFz00gqLMvztljZ355Umdl4/s640/DSCN3334.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_vlFRrVnI_DPkbX1ku6WEIgMQp0XcoqMRUhwenwLMo0dsKQFuL1b2n8w83abkAXWbCewMp06CDm1mq9d1hvp-zyO_MKxdxgKoAV5828-mzTabJXMJ5NZu9JyzZa4zUHOf6xCblbiC7c002zoMR17O9Cf6YyYT86vjmYxfrFz00gqLMvztljZ355Umdl4/w640-h480/DSCN3334.jpeg" title="Tucson rainbow" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /><div style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue;"><br /></div></div><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-4916878367140421102023-05-01T20:52:00.056-07:002024-02-05T14:58:21.332-08:00Small Treasures Miniature Art By Sue Betanzos<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hey there friends,</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Just letting you know what I've been up to in the studio. A new collection of small paintings and mosaics are </span>available on my website.<span> </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've always enjoyed making these tiny masterpieces and now they have their own gallery.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWKp-OkfZo6FU12Ybna2A8UWjJkf1qStaRCbfTlj2QaEu_wv6Coh_6m9mmMwwrJhSgK6jyt93bLozu1ByBEPyLU5RV05BpesMnls5hZq5k5I2l3oJo0MZj3I4Vf2J19Dez948_XjLXMKKbP3yrYLilasavxWHwh5BYCQgvhakHHsXHnzZMnGnTxuoMg/s2400/Tiny%20Owl%20logo1BB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tiny Barn Owl Miniature Painting Link" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWKp-OkfZo6FU12Ybna2A8UWjJkf1qStaRCbfTlj2QaEu_wv6Coh_6m9mmMwwrJhSgK6jyt93bLozu1ByBEPyLU5RV05BpesMnls5hZq5k5I2l3oJo0MZj3I4Vf2J19Dez948_XjLXMKKbP3yrYLilasavxWHwh5BYCQgvhakHHsXHnzZMnGnTxuoMg/w320-h320/Tiny%20Owl%20logo1BB.jpg" title="Miniature Painting Link" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;">Small Treasures Miniature Art by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/home.html">Sue Betanzos</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The miniature artworks are usually under 10 inches. </span><span>I like the way small works invite a closer examination of details.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As a multimedia artist I find each medium informs the other and I enjoy the process of creating.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I tend work in series which are then put into collections based on media, theme or both. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When an idea takes hold, like a seed it grows in my sketchbooks that then turn into artworks.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">🌀 The Small Treasures collection includes <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/469565-Small%20Treasures.html">Mosaic Spirals of Life</a> on stone and miniature wildlife paintings.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spirals are one of the ancient and universal symbols found in all cultures around the world.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lwRwfzslVeDHIVD-mLeSac1EQEuYQv3O9WQzNS8rs4tv6bFEk6T-2P5rCAlo0dI-5or7zsTIHH2oonvpfDEBxzR94lhtpSKKkBy-0-Xt5NFkDPp6Bp4quah_C_TgL67TXkFOU2v6NRlrvkbK4Rqsgf75U-O_eI6i89drP7lDFqHroRyzBCkPYf7AGQ/s1493/IMG_8815.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mosaic mirror on Stone. A spiral of mirror with a Hematite heart at the center. By artist Sue Betanzos.com" border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1493" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lwRwfzslVeDHIVD-mLeSac1EQEuYQv3O9WQzNS8rs4tv6bFEk6T-2P5rCAlo0dI-5or7zsTIHH2oonvpfDEBxzR94lhtpSKKkBy-0-Xt5NFkDPp6Bp4quah_C_TgL67TXkFOU2v6NRlrvkbK4Rqsgf75U-O_eI6i89drP7lDFqHroRyzBCkPYf7AGQ/w400-h400/IMG_8815.jpeg" title="Mindful Mirror Mosaic Spiral on Stone by Sue Betanzos.com" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans;">Mosaic Mirror Spiral of Life on Stone by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/5145743-Mosaic%20Spiral%20of%20Life%20%235.html">Sue Betanzos.com</a></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans;">. </span> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>They can be found in nature, art, architecture and religion. </span><span>Spirals represent growth, change, evolution and progress. </span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The spiral of life can be thought of as a metaphor for the never-ending cycle of growth and change </span><span>that describes the journey that each of us takes as we move through life.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There is a quote I return to for inspiration by Douglas Wood: </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">“The farthest journey has but one destination; Your True Self.” </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-Sj-27Q-d7GX76XjEWd_b9BXSpvxkM0Gp0XF17epmV4IsCOIQaMfYKGsQhPXj4m4sqJ0w25_RkbgbQT12wOzVuP7F0-vnNkqVwKk24BEaxHM9XRnrF35YA-8ATZSPPKGINwOh2xgrjLYXgJtu0fiW3mkpLnIzxOtBmknJ1iEKByXsIiVrlQEiLUqnQ/s809/IMG_8834.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mosaic on stone by Sue Betanzos.com. Glass beads repeat a spiral of I LOVE YOU in Morse code." border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="809" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-Sj-27Q-d7GX76XjEWd_b9BXSpvxkM0Gp0XF17epmV4IsCOIQaMfYKGsQhPXj4m4sqJ0w25_RkbgbQT12wOzVuP7F0-vnNkqVwKk24BEaxHM9XRnrF35YA-8ATZSPPKGINwOh2xgrjLYXgJtu0fiW3mkpLnIzxOtBmknJ1iEKByXsIiVrlQEiLUqnQ/w400-h400/IMG_8834.jpeg" title="Mosaic I LOVE YOU spiral on stone by Sue Betanzos.com" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;">Mosaic Spiral of Life with I LOVE YOU <br />in morse code on stone by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/5145722-Glass%20Mosaic%20Spiral%20of%20Life%20%232.html">Sue Betanzos.com</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OvZ_LZsvA-ILsgB_EHMdLoUNd_kGg1c_GibHpNoLWz4aOwKwIsG5KYrrkV-RKi22Dxb0Dvz-Uexi3c7aT0ocMq1Su5RMYGqOLRzha9Ynz5NAEBOhZonD_b2kReF3hQQVMhF3TfC_adDsSQG96ldjq3u36ah1_4m3CsF-nAUxeFhMstvjPVBzA6PehQ/s799/IMG_8471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="799" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OvZ_LZsvA-ILsgB_EHMdLoUNd_kGg1c_GibHpNoLWz4aOwKwIsG5KYrrkV-RKi22Dxb0Dvz-Uexi3c7aT0ocMq1Su5RMYGqOLRzha9Ynz5NAEBOhZonD_b2kReF3hQQVMhF3TfC_adDsSQG96ldjq3u36ah1_4m3CsF-nAUxeFhMstvjPVBzA6PehQ/w200-h199/IMG_8471.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every day brings new experiences and challenges, which help us to grow and learn about ourselves. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As we face these challenges, we also have the opportunity to choose how we respond to them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We have the power to create our own destinies through the choices that we make <i>Every Day.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the message of the Mosaic Spirals of Life series; to remind ourselves that change is constant and You Got This, Keep Going!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A book I liked and recommend on this is Michelle Obama's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/the-light-we-carry/dp/0593237463/ref=asc_df_0593237463/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598351558985&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8182349384709951282&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051703&hvtargid=pla-1702821034045&psc=1">The Light We Carry.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheDtL64pNio1Mw9O6gokUvSBD3I9BBe0moRt_o6N5wJTp8VS97vFOeMNAG1c6eXBvM7M-2L6aR3rlVI_RWAMKh6CX0BIJ9Z5dRcRmZrDXOmIbOLjJFA_FmsuEkH6qw_taVRVy3WeVWEt41PR61F7LY7d6QxwKHSw7EIgZ0ONBNj6KdYMoo--JHkhKOw/s640/CelticGreen.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheDtL64pNio1Mw9O6gokUvSBD3I9BBe0moRt_o6N5wJTp8VS97vFOeMNAG1c6eXBvM7M-2L6aR3rlVI_RWAMKh6CX0BIJ9Z5dRcRmZrDXOmIbOLjJFA_FmsuEkH6qw_taVRVy3WeVWEt41PR61F7LY7d6QxwKHSw7EIgZ0ONBNj6KdYMoo--JHkhKOw/w400-h400/CelticGreen.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;">Celtic Spiral Glass Mosaic on Stone by <a href="http://SueBetanzos.com">SueBetanzos.com</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Some will have a secrete, personal message in Morse Code (an element I've used in past projects). Or even an astrological star sign - just playing with new ideas! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">🦋 The smaller mosaics and wildlife paintings have their own Miniatures gallery.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/469565-Wild%20and%20Precious%20Miniature%20Art.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Paintings of <a href="https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/#:~:text=Save%20Our%20Monarchs%20is%20a,saving%20the%20embattled%20monarch%20butterflies.">Migratory Monarchs</a>, birds and more are painted on birch wood hearts with gold embellishments that softly gleam. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More tiny masterpieces are on the way with new glass miniature paintings!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQPJId2s4kVYcwUn6BfHyXazZ2psojLoZ6LFNPkUVMo9J_7Xd36HuISW0rp1x4Q1NrvIbOdpgsxj-wOqIQosH8QkTxu7BVrPMOx7seHWsV77uybbbMMoKb9zoINlO_rcvDTACHK5JEs0Z5i7oayziWFpUSQjI857eS_DgO0M2S5X-0sjk_zJAMwp3Yw/s1100/IMG_9046.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miniature Quail painting with a gold circle background on a birch wood heart. At Sue Betanzos.com https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/4808981-Golden%20Quail%20Heart%20Miniature%20Painting.html" border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQPJId2s4kVYcwUn6BfHyXazZ2psojLoZ6LFNPkUVMo9J_7Xd36HuISW0rp1x4Q1NrvIbOdpgsxj-wOqIQosH8QkTxu7BVrPMOx7seHWsV77uybbbMMoKb9zoINlO_rcvDTACHK5JEs0Z5i7oayziWFpUSQjI857eS_DgO0M2S5X-0sjk_zJAMwp3Yw/w400-h400/IMG_9046.jpeg" title="Golden Quail Heart Miniature Painting" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;"><span>Golden Quail Heart Miniature Painting by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/4808981-Golden%20Quail%20Heart%20Miniature%20Painting.html">Sue Betanzos.com</a> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Monarch Butterflies are currently endangered and need our help. </span><span>5% of all Monarch butterfly painting purchases are donated to</span><span> </span><a href="https://xerces.org">Xerces Society</a><span> </span><span>and</span><span> </span><a href="https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/#:~:text=Save%20Our%20Monarchs%20is%20a,saving%20the%20embattled%20monarch%20butterflies.">Save Our Monarchs</a><span>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBS4jBRVVSAa8e5jq79czuSGfdtQRElCs9E6Qu5U6X5QC_Idm4KgfpSAc0p0o7FNwDaj5yE8TRfO9Wh-HvqyDXInBYG3yrLLmAZnVaiRgR5fA4mxeJvQhNykycrGPsYq_xhULqR45aqjE7s3A0b0hPK9aW9erM0jvnNaPNU1w33G_Ze60_kbDK7uUS5g/s1091/be577b2314e09d877506b3c265837ade-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monarch butterfly miniature painting on a birch wood heart with gold edging." border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="1091" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBS4jBRVVSAa8e5jq79czuSGfdtQRElCs9E6Qu5U6X5QC_Idm4KgfpSAc0p0o7FNwDaj5yE8TRfO9Wh-HvqyDXInBYG3yrLLmAZnVaiRgR5fA4mxeJvQhNykycrGPsYq_xhULqR45aqjE7s3A0b0hPK9aW9erM0jvnNaPNU1w33G_Ze60_kbDK7uUS5g/w400-h368/be577b2314e09d877506b3c265837ade-1.jpg" title="Monarch Butterfly Miniature Painting" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;">Monarch Butterfly Miniature Painting by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/5144749-Monarch%20Butterfly%20Miniature%20Painting%201.html">Sue Betanzos.com</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This small golden heart painting is from the beloved fairy tale The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarN1-D2SlxPXnDpyxXC-OapxJ3_LM5QuqaCZoFy5Pd7zXNUYOYwEZPj8FD39Bmq41NRvQTwx4wL1Re3XRkNqjKSW4f_jjLT_azITXwdRz3ousg6R7to_Th35FT8BVYRbiiYdQHftDnfReHVXjV4QHiWjv98qju_c8Hr8ip04m9NqCDllVkGxjQ9Z71Q/s584/Fox:%20Little%20Prince.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miniature fox painting from The Little Prince. Painted on a birch wood heart with the wise fox, silver stars and a special tiny red rose on a gold background." border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="584" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarN1-D2SlxPXnDpyxXC-OapxJ3_LM5QuqaCZoFy5Pd7zXNUYOYwEZPj8FD39Bmq41NRvQTwx4wL1Re3XRkNqjKSW4f_jjLT_azITXwdRz3ousg6R7to_Th35FT8BVYRbiiYdQHftDnfReHVXjV4QHiWjv98qju_c8Hr8ip04m9NqCDllVkGxjQ9Z71Q/w400-h346/Fox:%20Little%20Prince.jpeg" title="Tiny Fox from The Little Prince by Sue Betanzos" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather Sans; font-size: medium;">Tiny Fox from The Little Prince by <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/5147297-Tiny%20Fox%20Painting%20from%20The%20Little%20Prince.html">Sue Betanzos</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It is a very famous quote from the book; "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The style belongs to my whimsical collection and this tiny fox is included in many of my custom St. Francis pet portrait paintings. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Painted on a birch wood heart with the wise fox, silver star and a special tiny red rose on a gold background. That is an American quarter on the right for size reference.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>For</span><span> me, the quote perfectly describes the relationships between people and their furry companions (and each other!). </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The collection of small artworks will be growing and I’ll post them on my </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artgirlsue/">Instagram</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/artgirlsue/">FB</a><span> and on my website. Stickers and Labels are also being designed.</span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /></div>Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-60054279354099581732020-03-06T11:43:00.000-08:002020-03-06T11:43:28.974-08:00St. Francis Pet Portrait Reverse Glass PaintingNew custom pet portrait reverse glass painting in the St. Francis series, finished! I love painting these colorful highly detailed glass paintings. This is St. Francis in Fair Oaks.<br />
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Each reverse glass painting in the St. Francis series is painted backwards, in reverse, with richly colored glass enamel paints. Gold and silver metallic highlight swirling stars, whiskers, leaves and more for a soft magical feel.<br />
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All of the paintings in this series are commissions with loved companions and animals. Regional flora and fauna are part of the paintings. They are personal custom mementos created especially for each client.<br />
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In this most recent painting Snuggles, Buggles, Mocha and Pepper are with St. Francis and friends in a magical forest on a starry night.<br />
Snuggles is hanging out in the tree, Mocha is cuddled in St. Francis arms and kitty Buggles with Pepper are resting at St. Francis feet.<br />
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Squirrels, an owl, raccoon, deer, tiny bluebird, bright cardinal with nest, poppies and wild chickens are all part of the charm of this painting.<br />
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Below are progress photos, starting with the finished painting.<br />
What a pleasure it is to paint these very personal portraits. St. Francis is an iconic figure who is also one of the original environmentalists!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0Tucson, AZ, USA32.2226066 -110.974710831.7924351 -111.6201578 32.6527781 -110.32926379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-71953304594312623082020-01-12T10:34:00.000-08:002020-01-12T10:34:10.848-08:00Tiny Rufous Hummingbird PaintingMore miniature paintings, studies of favorite subjects. This tiny <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous_Hummingbird/id">Rufous Hummingbird</a> is migratory.<br />
I like using metallics, especially gold in my paintings and artwork. All of my glass paintings have touches of gold.<br />
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I have used gold paint, rather than leaf for years. It looks beautiful without the mess of applying leaf. However, I'll be placing an order of gold leaf with <a href="https://www.lagoldleafus.com/">LA GOLD</a> this year and play with it.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fluid-Acrylic-Paint-Ounce-Iridescent/dp/B0027A77AM">Golden brand</a> of acrylic paints is my favorite gold paint. I have tried several metallic paints, and so far prefer this one for bright, opaque consistent gold. It does not require shaking to mix.<br />
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Lately, the trend I have seen is using gold leaf. Many artists are using it in their paintings. The term for using metal leaf on glass is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verre_%C3%A9glomis%C3%A9">Verre' Eglomise'</a>. French for gilding on glass. I found more artists in the UK and Europe using this method than in the USA.<br />
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Plenty of sign painters, but not much fine art. In the UK however, I follow several fine artists that use glass gilding as a fine art. A trip across the pond is in the planning, saving to visit the artists whose work inspires me!Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-28316093355249290192020-01-10T10:19:00.001-08:002020-01-10T10:46:27.978-08:00Get Inspired!When I'm stuck, tired or burned out, I tend to go to my sketchbooks and do small studies. It keeps me creating art in a non-pressure mindset.<br />
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They start out as doodles or light studies of a favorite subject. From there, they usually grow into detailed little paintings, drawings. Possibilities for future artworks in one of my mediums (glass painting, glass mosaics, colored pencil, acrylic).<br />
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I love songbirds, hummingbirds, birds. They are so full of life, lively. Actually, I love animals :) but find myself drawn to bird subjects these past few years.<br />
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Working in a series, exploring a theme, subject, style, medium is how art develops for me. My Gemini personality really shows in my ability to multi task in several mediums, enjoying the process of each one.<br />
Example - diving into glass mosaics for a project, then acrylics for preliminary studies is effortless for me and many artists I know.<br />
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The only medium that require a day of mindset prep is going from painting traditionally to painting in reverse on the glass. It takes a day or so of practice for a few hours to rethink how I paint, front to back, backwards on the glass!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-39724705669560335772019-11-06T17:05:00.000-08:002019-11-06T17:05:37.588-08:00Wild Reflections Art Exhibit by Sue Betanzos<b>* November 1 - 30</b><br />
<b>Kirk Bear Canyon Library.*</b><br />
My new solo show, Wild Reflections is up. Just in time for some holiday shopping<br />
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❤️ A multi-media exhibit - my visual poetry to wildlife ❤️<br />
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<b>*November 17, 2 - 3 pm</b><br />
<b>Wild Reflections Art Talk*</b><br />
Bring your art questions and enthusiasm and join me Sunday Nov. 17 at the library.<br />
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I will talk about my techniques and inspiration and show some of my source material for creating this exhibition. Small available artworks will be displayed. The 8" x 10" and smaller. Plus a few new pieces if I can finish them in time.<br />
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This exhibit features original artwork and prints of the natural world in beautiful Tucson Arizona at my favorite place, the Kirk Bear Canyon Library in northeast Tucson.<br />
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Books and art are such a big part of my life and I am honored to share my art at my favorite place.<br />
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There are familiar pieces from my exhibit earlier this year as well as new ones. All will be posted in this gallery as I finish them.<br />
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Stop by, enjoy the new artwork and check out a cool read while you are there. Drop me a line to let me know what you think!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com08959 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USA32.2591337 -110.801317999999986.7370991999999994 -152.10991199999998 57.781168199999996 -69.492723999999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-89084936320814676912019-10-24T12:00:00.000-07:002019-10-24T12:00:00.923-07:00Little Visitor Reverse Glass PaintingReverse glass painting of a Verdin in a Mexican Bird of Paradise for my solo show <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Wild-Reflections.html">Wild Reflections</a> this November.<br />
11" x 14" painted on the backside of the glass, backwards, using glass enamel paints.<br />
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Hints of gold softly gleam in the painting, just enough to add magic and interest when viewed in certain light angles.<br />
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This tiny bird is one of my favorites along with hummingbirds. Verdin are often hidden in dense shrubs and trees, but you can hear their calls. They are a soft warm grey with rust shoulder spots. The males have yellow heads which are brighter in the spring breeding season. (They are about the size of the Lucy's Warblers for you bird enthusiasts out there).<br />
Can you tell I enjoy bird watching?<br />
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Somehow, I will finish this painting in time for the Oct. 31 installation at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library. Just one week to go - at the finish line!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-38933275703251913802019-10-22T17:36:00.000-07:002019-10-22T17:36:06.211-07:00Marigold Desert JackrabbitReverse glass painting of a desert hare for my new solo show Wild Reflections. The painting is done on the backside of the glass - backwards. The painted panel is then inserted into a shadow box frame.<br />
It is available along with additional new work in the Wild Reflections Gallery <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Wild-Reflections.html">HERE</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Marigold Desert Jackrabbit reverse glass painting 11"x14" available <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/4634754-Marigold-Desert-Jackrabbit.html">HERE</a></span></td></tr>
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I have been wanting to do this painting and have envisioned it for months. Now it is finished, as a saw it in my mind.<br />
The painting is done with glass enamel paints in the the reverse glass painting technique, painted backwards on the backside of the glass.<br />
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Gold metallic paint was painted on the back to softly gleam through the hare's coat by intentionally leaving areas thin or unpainted to let the gold peak in a few areas. Glass is difficult to photograph, so I usually take my paintings to a local photographer, Wilson Graham for the best photos.<br />
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This photo was taken by me and does not do it justice. Later I will get a professional photo done that shows the gold highlights.<br />
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The painting is also used for one of the announcements as you can see!<br />
It can be viewed in person at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Nov. 1-30.<br />
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Hares are such distinctive creatures with their beautiful long ears, large amber eyes. They are featured in many folktales and are connected to the moon.<br />
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This is a desert Antelope Jackrabbit with black tipped ears.<br />
Gold metallic softly gleams through the coat which is why I call her MariGold. :)<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-45618952072737907622019-09-10T10:21:00.001-07:002019-09-10T10:42:21.272-07:00SUE BETANZOS SOLO EXHIBIT AT THE KIRK- BEAR CANYON LIBRARY NOV. 1- 30I am excited to announce my new solo show, <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Wild-Reflections.html">WILD REFLECTIONS</a> at the <a href="https://www.library.pima.gov/locations/BCN/?_ga=2.44593252.1539756159.1568135226-623756875.1558099317">Kirk-Bear Canyon Library</a>, Tucson AZ this November 1 - 30.<br />
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** The address: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85749<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">SueBetanzos, <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Wild-Reflections.html">Wild Reflections</a> Solo Exhibit at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, Nov. 1 - 30 2019</span></td></tr>
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For those that attended my previous solo exhibit at Agua Caliente's Ranch House Gallery you will see some familiar pieces from that show.<br />
This new collection of artworks is at one of my favorite places, my local library. There are not enough words to express my love for books and reading!<br />
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All available artwork is at the <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Wild-Reflections.html">WILD REFLECTIONS</a> Gallery on my website.<br />
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I am working hard to have new glass paintings and more for this exhibit. There are new techniques and materials that are being used in these paintings. Playing with more metallics, inks, and layering of media.<br />
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Please stop by to view my new art and, if you love books and reading as much as I do, check out a book or two!<br />
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New to Tucson? Below is a quick <i><u>Screen Capture</u></i> to see where the <a href="https://www.library.pima.gov/">Kirk Bear Canyon Library</a> is located! In the link above, click on Hours and Locations.<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com08959 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USA32.2591337 -110.801317999999986.7370991999999994 -152.10991199999998 57.781168199999996 -69.492723999999981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-7208758183248614602019-08-25T13:31:00.002-07:002019-08-25T13:31:39.974-07:00Random Kindness :)<div dir="auto" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px;">
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(Hummingbirds are my metaphors for this.)</div>
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The Michaels cashier was super nice and gave me extra coupons when I told her the art materials were for a show this Nov.</div>
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On the way home I had a weird craving for an Icy - frozen blue syrup. I Almost never get these, but stopped by the AmPm.</div>
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Had my big insulated mug to use for it. The place was almost empty. I asked how much the frozen drinks were. The cashier said they were kind of expensive, just raised the prices. I asked if I could fill my mug, he said sure. It was about the size of a large. </div>
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I filled it with the blue raspberry, my favorite. He called out the price, which I would have paid. When I finally filled it and got to the register he said the young man standing next to him had paid for it! What?! Really? Open mouth in surprise.</div>
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The young man said, “it’s on me” with a kind smile. Wow, Thanks I blurted. I was so tired, bad frizzy hair, no make-up, very paint-scruffy, yet happy. </div>
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We walked out and I said thank you a couple more times. He smiled, said “enjoy”, got in his Jeep and left. I got in my car humming “what a wonderful world”.</div>
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Two acts of random kindness from strangers :) I am so very grateful and will pay it forward at the next opportunity. Having done this with my cookies, I know how good it feels :)</div>
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Thank you for the Blue Raspberry Icy treat, whoever you are. It was a super nice, total surprise 🌺🌺<br />
<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-59365838101939640482019-04-10T21:00:00.001-07:002019-04-10T21:00:44.532-07:00St. Matthew Island Expedition<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Io8pNQSesS0" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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No art this time, just the beauty of the natural world. Find out where St. Mathew Island is by watching this short lovely video :)Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-24908066462673451672019-04-04T10:46:00.002-07:002019-04-04T10:46:51.741-07:00Garden Jewelry - John's Saguaro MosaicAlmost finished!<br />
At last, I am sharing a sweet mosaic commission for a memorial plaque.<br />
What a pleasure to hear from her and create this special memorial mosaic sign for her garden.<br />
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Knowing what my friend likes, I designed the mosaic with a generous amount of 'bling' in the forms of mirror and iridescent tiles.<br />
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I love adding a bit of mirror to all my mosaics, the way it catches the light day or night. Contrasting textures is also favorite method. Whether painting or mosaic, there is usually a contrast of textures, colors or both to bring focus to a subject.<br />
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Here I uses the mirror as a sort of rainbow bridge that will glitter in the sun. The iridescent red tiles are so pretty with the mirror.<br />
Large ball chain surrounding the main subject, the banner, will turn into gold dots when grouted. The dull matt of the neutral gray tile lets the main colors, shine, and banner pop forward.<br />
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Ceramic handmade tile elements contrast nicely with the smaller tiles and save the time of hand cutting the stained glass. I love the tiles by my friend Carol Hedgedus at <a href="http://www.handmadetilestudio.com/home">Handmade Tile Studio</a>. They are so fun and I always spend more than intended when I go to her studio!<br />
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I added bright yellow hand cut stained glass flowers for more color, texture, shine and green leaves for extra color. Using the basic color wheel of red, yellow, blue, green gives it a cheerful feel.<br />
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This charming little mosaic is 6 3/4"x 16" and will go into a hand welded iron frame with a stake included for putting into the ground.<br />
It will be put in front of a Saguaro in the garden, a memorial to cheerfully glitter and shine.<br />
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Installed photos coming soon!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-25975438310826991002019-03-11T11:27:00.000-07:002019-03-11T11:34:48.319-07:002019 So Far and Wild AngelsDearest artist friends,<br />
It's been so busy that I am just now dusting off the cobwebs on this blog. So much has happened that I am listing it here - to remind myself because time tends to slip from one deadline to the next on the calendar. This is a visual journal to myself too!<br />
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<i>A quick side note: did you know... 2019 is the Year Of the Boar - my year - woo-hoo! Also the year of a big birthday for me so I feel like "something good is just about to happen" every day :)</i><br />
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A huge thank you to those who attended and purchased work at my <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Reflections-of-Nature-Agua-Client-Park.html">Reflections of Nature</a> show that closed Feb. 14. Seems like last week! It was a smashing success and such a wonderful experience, meeting the loveliest visitors at the gallery each weekend as artist in residence.<br />
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I am forever grateful to everyone who has supported me so that I can continue my creative journey and make my living as an artist.<br />
Prints of the artwork are available by contacting me <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/contact.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Congratulations to those who now own an original artwork that speaks to their creative soul every day. Below are a few of the artworks that have new homes and the new 2019 awards<br />
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As to the rest of the success; I was the featured artist profile for January and February for the art publication <a href="http://tucsonhappenings.com/eZine/0701-January-2019/ArtistProfile/default.asp">Tucson Happenings.com</a>.<br />
My colored pencil portrait of Olivia was selected for publication in the April's <a href="https://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more">Ann Kullberg's Hidden Treasures </a>Vol. 6 magazine. I am honored to be in the very talented company of fellow colored pencil artists. My little Screech Owl, <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/artwork/3982845-Whoo-Me-Screech-Owl-Colored-Pencil.html">Whoo Me?</a>, is in <a href="https://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-hidden-treasures-volume-iii">Ann Kullberg's Hidden Treasures Vol. 3.</a><br />
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<i>And</i> (*ching ;~) I have been invited for a new solo show at a favorite place Kirk Bear Canyon Library this November. Yay! It will be another multi-media show that features work in colored pencil, glass painting, glass mosaic. The title for the show Wild Angels, came to me in the early fuzzy hours between sleep and awake, the way most of my ideas do.<br />
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This new show will also be a fund raiser for animal rescues, both wild and domestic (hence the "Wild Angels" of my heart).<br />
Throughout the month of November I will host a new fundraising event each weekend at the Library, demonstrating one of my art techniques. Donations to featured rescues will be posted.<br />
Can't wait to get started now in the cool of March here in Tucson before it's blazing hot.<br />
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Now, on to a small mosaic memorial sign I am designing for a friend as well as a new glass painting with one of my favorite subjects :)<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-18719514843521315892019-01-01T10:33:00.000-08:002019-01-01T10:34:08.622-08:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year Dear Friends!<br />
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May this shiny, wonderful new year bring you lots of opportunities in your personal and professional lives.<br />
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I love the story of Pax. It inspired this colored pencil of Pax, waiting. <a href="https://www.prismacolor.com/colored-pencils">Prismacolor colored pencils</a>, <a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/art-and-graphic/artist-products/polychromos-artists-colour-pencils">Faber-Castell polychromes colored pencils</a>, <a href="https://www.strathmoreartist.com/faq-full/what-is-the-difference-between-bristol-smooth-bristol-vellum.html">Strathmore Bristol Vellum</a> paper, 9" x 12".<br />
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Please keep in mind Oprah's quote that "luck is preparation meeting opportunity".<br />
Or Chris Guillebeau's; "How do you get to be in the right place at the right time? You plan for it, and you position yourself for the success you want to see".<br />
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I have a niece who is an expert at this and so is an academic rockstar with several full ride scholarships, degrees and more. She is the super nova example of hard, smart work.Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-77696785329875027562018-12-31T10:14:00.000-08:002018-12-31T10:14:01.109-08:00Rainbow AfternoonNew Year's countdown!<br />
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Rainbows have a magical quality, shimmering, winking with amazing colors so briefly. Sometimes in moments, they are gone, leaving a happy memory of a wondrous sight.<br />
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Wanting a break from the studio, I decided to get outside, go to a nearby park, take my binoculars and little camera, see what I could see. Cool and blustery weather from rain - perfect.<br />
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As I was going to the park I saw this shimmering, iridescent, wonder. I captured what I could, got to the park and took another photo of the rainbow, then a few of the amazing cloud sky. The light made me want to somehow, paint it, even though I am not a landscape artist.<br />
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The cliche of the rainbow after the storm is usually relevant for me, it's what I choose to believe and feel. How can you truly appreciate good without ever experiencing not so good? There is no contrast to compare with.<br />
Since everyone has had both good and bad times, I want to share this rainbow and remind that:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>"Something Good Is Just About To Happen!" </b></i></span></div>
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Optimistic, sure. Beats cranky, pessimistic, depressed for sure, at least for me :)<br />
Better design a 'think print' with this quote to put out there!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-34357346302601139922018-12-29T09:47:00.003-08:002018-12-29T10:19:10.715-08:00St. Francis and Friends is Coming into BeingAlmost New Year's Eve!<br />
This St. Francis painting on glass is in the last stages of completion. Bottom darker colors and star trails are left to add before the final stage - the sky. Once layers of the sky are started, there are no corrections. Actually, at this advanced stage of the painting, corrections are not possible because of the 5 - 6 layers of paint for each leaf, animal, branch has been painted many times for depth.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">St. Francis painting on glass from the front, before the bottom and sky added.</span></td></tr>
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The blue paper is inserted behind the painting frequently to evaluate details. It is an important sky preview of darker blue to evaluate light and dark areas, elements (values).<br />
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The dogwood flowers are not white, but a light blue to be secondary to the dogs and cats in importance. The white against the blue would have made them come forward too much.<br />
Composition concepts apply to all my paintings: rule of thirds, values, hue, intensity, tone, overall balance.<br />
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Stay tuned for the last, finishing stages! Then off to the photographer for the professional photos :)<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-29149214706982909462018-12-21T09:34:00.000-08:002018-12-21T09:34:20.865-08:00St. Francis Glass Painting Progress<br />
As this sweet painting has evolved, I will keep posting to document the journey of this painting on glass. When finished, the painting is photographed by Wilson Graham, who does the best job, knowing how to capture all of the metallics and color.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A tiny golden Barn Owl in the Pine tree<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A happy singing Prothonotary Warbler</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">St. Francis in East Texas with Gus, Swiffer, Pepper, KC, Sassy. Almost there!<br /></span></td></tr>
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For now, I have almost all the details of the animals finished. On to St. Francis's robe and the leaves above his head!<br />
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I fine tune the details with a very sharp Xacto knife and razor blades. Oh, and a large magnifying glass. Very Carefully scraping paint to refine edges. I will go over the painting many times doing this and adding more layers of paint.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.michaels.com/folkart-enamel/M10352876.html">FolkArt glass enamel paints</a> are somewhat translucent, depending on the color. This means that each leaf, flower, blade of grass, animals, everything, requires 4 - 5 layers of paint.<br />
It allows for layering of different glazes of color to create depth, shadows. I love using silver and gold metallic in my glass paintings. The metallics require 1 - 3 layers, depending on the effect I want.<br />
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Often, just before adding the final element of the sky I will back some areas with white. So the dark blue of the sky will not shadow through in the lighter colors.<br />
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In the cool winter these paints take about two days to cure onto the glass. In the hot summer, about a day. I love the bright colors, ease of use and permanence of the paints. They are fairly UV and fade resistant, but as with any fine art painting, no direct sunlight.<br />
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The sky is crucial and is carefully layered in blues, violet blues, white (stars). A large filbert is used to leave softer edges. Star trails are scraped back with a razor blade in areas. Almost impossible to correct, a one time deal.<br />
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Blue and white paper is used constantly to gauge where the details are at, depending on the detail.<br />
That is what you see in the photo, blue or white paper slipped behind the painting.<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-30977833859602852282018-12-13T06:27:00.003-08:002018-12-13T06:27:46.671-08:00All you need to know: Geminid meteor shower in 2018<a href="https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-geminid-meteor-shower?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=blogger_post&utm_source=blog">All you need to know: Geminid meteor shower in 2018</a><br />
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Adding to the art cocktail of my posts - something I hope you will get out and see for yourself.<br />
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I love stargazing and this is one of the best meteor showers of the year. Tucson winters are so mild all you need is a jacket and a warm hat. I just stand in my back yard and watch until my neck starts to get stiff LOL! <br />
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If you can, check out this cool nature moment, puts everything in perspective for me :)<br />
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More progress on this latest St. Francis pet painting.</div>
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Working on tree leaves and grass now, but wanted to share a study of Gus.</div>
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Painting backwards is a different rhythm than traditional painting.</div>
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I thought Gus would make a good warm up and did it on a scrap of glass. Since no two paintings are alike, the details might vary slightly on the large painting.</div>
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Blue paper is used behind the glass to get a feel for placement and variety of the details. Front and back views. </div>
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The composition is flipped, so when the painting is finished, the view will be a mirror.</div>
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I have already asked the photographer Wilson Graham, who has done all the photos for my glass paintings, to reserve time for the photo shoot of the finished painting. </div>
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Glass is tricky to photograph, especially these glass paintings with the gold and silver highlights.</div>
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It is gorgeous here in Tucson, looking from my studio window and I try to get out for a break at least once a day. Crystal blue skies, cool weather and a ton of activities every weekend for those that get out and about. I like my cozy studio just fine :)</div>
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Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-42140444732775212962018-12-02T13:47:00.000-08:002018-12-02T13:48:02.561-08:00St.Francis in Texas painting progressI have my basic color scheme and am ready to paint.<br />
A baby owl is tucked in the branches above Sassy's perch!<br />
Yesterday I had fun buying paints, playing with colors.<br />
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Time for glass buying!<br />
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This new painting has Five pet subjects; 3 dogs, two kitties. <br />
Plus the supporting cast of local flora and critters. The main subject of the large white dog will be painted in subtle white tones so he does not come forward too much, dominating the rest of the darker values of the painting. The smaller dog leaning on St. Francis, black/white will also be painted similarly.<br />
White reflects the surrounding colors, which is why white in any painting is a combination of many colors. It's the surrounding values that can make it come forward :)<br />
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My favorite part of painting is the research of the subjects, animals and nature. There is always something new to learn about an area, animal/s and then translate that into a drawing that captures the essence in a very different style than my realistic style.<br />
Oh, and the coloring, once the design is finalized!<br />
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It's good mental exercise for my brain, to think differently in design. Pare information down to a few lines. The composition may change a few times as I try out different elements.<br />
Subjects and background should blend harmoniously, inviting repeated viewings with the details without being overwhelming.<br />
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The details should have a rhythm of repeated patterns and a limited palette. This creates continuity for the eye, mind, so although the details are many, due to the palette and pattern they are not overwhelming.<br />
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I like the composition to subtly lead the eye to the main subjects with color value, hue, and surrounding elements. Usually this means half dozen thumbnails to arrive at the initial layout. Then selecting my palette and doing a couple of studies to warm up and decide on the values, colors, highlights.<br />
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Due to the complexity and nature of the glass paintings, I make several color references before painting to get the values and color intensity right.<br />
But the foundation of all my artwork is the initial composition. When I get that right, everything else will follow :)<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-59795049759481283912018-11-25T06:47:00.003-08:002018-11-25T06:59:30.996-08:00Hello Florida! Magical Sun Glass MosaicHappy Sunday!<br />
I wanted to share photos of a glass mosaic art piece that sold last week. The Magical Sun was purchased by a dear friend and collector of my glass painting.<br />
She has supported my work with kind words and more - her friendship means the world to me!<br />
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Here is the mosaic art and where it now lives, in a sweet guest house in Florida. I love the way the light dances on it, catching the beads, mirror and gold highlights in the painted face.<br />
The Magical Sun cheerfully greets everyone in the state of sun and palm trees -<br />
Hello Florida :)<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-52906313808597167022018-11-22T15:26:00.003-08:002018-11-25T06:53:04.648-08:00Happy Thanksgiving! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Waajwx9Q-sw/W_c13iwq1wI/AAAAAAAAI_w/F3HByIZRx70dfHDMG6INFihYvyHBjGexQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Betanzos_Bluecoyote.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SA9nXH4GmSs/W_c3cc3RfuI/AAAAAAAAJAU/7oJkQUZI8EoJzeEOG80l4te1SDPclyT_gCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Betanzos_ThankfulBarnOwls.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SA9nXH4GmSs/W_c3cc3RfuI/AAAAAAAAJAU/7oJkQUZI8EoJzeEOG80l4te1SDPclyT_gCK4BGAYYCw/s640/Betanzos_ThankfulBarnOwls.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I like to refer to this as Gratitude Day. Reflecting on all I have to be grateful for. Writing it down. This has been such a good year for me. Yay!!<br />
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Has anyone accomplished, done anything that they wouldn't have thought of this year?<br />
I know I have and it feels Amazing! Why?<br />
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Well here's a few things I want to share about my upcoming <b><a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Reflections-of-Nature-Agua-Client-Park.html">Reflections Of Nature Show</a>:</b><br />
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">1. All of the art that is being created for this show is of Arizona wildlife </b> Some of the paintings are my signature Reverse Glass Paintings. Other paintings are traditional acrylic paintings on canvas or board. The glass mosaics are made with hundreds of hand cut stained glass pieces.<br />
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2. <u><b>I learned how to draw with my left hand</b></u>. I got a lot done, despite a recent wrist injury. I learned how to draw with my left hand. Teaching my brain to work with my left hand was a lot of work, but it makes me so very grateful to have my right hand back for the mosaics. Gratitude x <span style="font-size: large;">∞.</span><br />
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<b><u>3. My scholarship awards this year from <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/home">Skillshare</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/me">LinkedIn</a> allowed me to upgrade my design skills.</u></b> Thanks to the awards from these online class platform sites, I was able to learn new techniques in digital design, stay motivated with classes in social media tips (@ohn_mar_win).<br />
Try new looser drawing and painting styles while my wrist healed :) Some of this new artwork will be in my show this January.<br />
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Keeping frustration away, learning empowering skills, making my dreams come true - what an exciting way to enter the holiday season!<br />
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I'm really working to get more paintings finished and will post them here and on my:<br />
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There will be a pre-show sale for paintings I'll announce right before the installation Jan. 12.<br />
Happy Holidays!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-8392804727901306222018-10-29T11:32:00.000-07:002018-11-25T06:57:46.610-08:00Reflections Of Nature Solo ExhibitA very nice solo show was awarded to me this year at the Ranch House Gallery in <a href="http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=1503">Agua Caliente Park</a>, Tucson AZ. Yay!! I am so excited!<br />
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Set in the northeast part of Tucson, <a href="http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=1503">Agua Caliente Park</a> is a little water oasis that draws a variety of animals, a nature habitat.<br />
It's great for picnics and birding. Inside this park is a gallery that hosts 11 artists per year for solo exhibits.<br />
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I feel so fortunate that I was one of the artists selected for the date of Jan. 12 - Feb. 13, 2019.<br />
It's been super busy in my studio between the show artwork and new commissions for the holidays.<br />
Plus a bit of teaching.<br />
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Reflections of Nature is just that; reflections of my views of the natural world in this area. It's hard to whittle down the subjects because there are so many!<br />
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The show is a month long so as items sell, I will replace them with new artwork. A portfolio of the artwork available will be in the gallery to view as well as a separate gallery on my website titled Agua Caliente show <a href="https://suebetanzos.com/section/472639-Reflections-of-Nature-Agua-Client-Park.html">HERE.</a><br />
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My artwork updates can also be found on:<br />
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• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artgirlsue/">Instagram @artgirlsue</a><br />
• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/suebetanzosdesign">Facebook</a> SueBetanzosDesigns<br />
• <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/suebetanzos/reflections-of-nature-glass-mosaics-wildlife-paint/">Pintrest</a> SueBetanzosDesign<br />
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More work will be posted in the coming 8 weeks. Yep, 8 short weeks until Christmas, 9 weeks until installation for this show - counting down the days!<br />
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<br />Sue Betanzos Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340731266788765790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376365421676005448.post-84380208039943444522018-09-22T10:49:00.000-07:002018-09-22T11:35:16.864-07:00Magic Bird Series Paintings, St. FrancisI will keep posting that the Feast Of St. Francis is October 4.<br />
Most events for the Blessing Of The Animals will happen before or after this date on a weekend for all to enjoy.<br />
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More work on my little series that I feel inspired to make.<br />
A 3-D box I am fiddling with. And mini bird and animal acrylic paintings.<br />
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Metallic gold and silver is used on all of the paintings in the St. Francis Collection. I love the <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-interference-and-iridescent-heavy-body-acrylics/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=00620-9244&gclid=CjwKCAjw0JfdBRACEiwAiDTALnoCjCt4u5EgJimZLvB8mwDBmoQigvLbp4_V-YIavV03FxYiJKHxWBoCyM4QAvD_BwE">Golden fine gold and fine silver paints!</a> The little 1 oz liquid bottles are a perfect size<br />
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With an online coupon from Michaels or Hobby Lobby the irridescent gold and silver 1 oz are very reasonable and last a long time, since the paint is very concentrated. Great, smooth coverage. A wonderful quick alternative to gold leaf. I should be a sales rep for them HaHa!<br />
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The challenging part is capturing the gleam of the gold and silver in a photo. It always looks better in person. The rest of the painting is matt, to contrast with the gleam of the stars and accents.<br />
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The painting is available and the jewel box - maybe. Really enjoying the process.<br />
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