Susie's Paintings

Sullivan's Island Beach Path 8x10 oil on gatorboard

2011-11-20T18:55:00.000-08:00

This is another one of my favorite places on Sullivan's Island. I can't tell you how many times I've walked this path. Its beauty never fails to captivate. Available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

Ashem Plantation; Shady Grove 8x10 oil on gatorboard

2011-11-20T18:53:00.000-08:00

SOLDThis painting is available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

Heirloom Tomatoes 6x8 oil on gatorborad

2011-11-20T18:51:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This little painting was a joy to paint. I felt like I was in the zone and really just paid down color in a very deliberate way. It ended up looking much more realistic thatn I thought it woild or even intended!

Better Days 16x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

I just had to try my luck at an Airstream. I loved the way the light was hitting the scene and tried to capture it from a photo. I was pretty happy with it overall.

St. Michael's Church 16x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:44:00.000-08:00

SOLD

I have an courious and inexplicable attraction to churches. This one is in the heart of downtown Charleston. The bells were chiming and the sun was hitting the side of the steeple in such a striking way on the afternoon I painted it. It was a lovely site to see and hear.

Wellfleet Dune 16x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:36:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This is one of my favorite places in the world. It is in Wellfleet Mass. at the Beachcomber Restaurant

and bar which overlooks this fantastic beach. We have spent many a summer day climbing up and down this monstrous dune.

Rocks, Sand, Water 8x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This is what I see every morning when I walk my much loved dog Stewey. I thought it deserved to be honored with a painting. I like the straightforward simplicity of it. It was purchased by one of my favorite yoga buddies.

Jaguar XKE and Flower 8x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:27:00.000-08:00

What can I say? Still lifes can get boring. You have to mix it up and have fun.

price: 275.00

Ashem Plantation; Color Reflections 8x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:24:00.000-08:00

SOLD

Another painting from the Ashem property. This was so much fun to paint. I really just looked at shapes and color and laid them in and did not olook back. It was purchased by a dear friend. Thanks Janny

Ashem Plantation; Upriver 11x14 oil on Gatorboard

2011-11-20T18:21:00.000-08:00

SOLD

What a magical place this was to paint. Ashem Plantation is in Charleston SC and is now owned by Charleston County Parks. The Lowcountry Open Land Trust held the property and sold it to the county -- a deal that had the blessing of its former longtime owner, the late Emily Ravenel Farrow. Thanks you Elizabeth, for inviting us to paint here. It was unforgettable!

My Pool 8x16 oil on board

2011-11-20T18:10:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This painting was bought by a friend at the Charlestonartistcollective.org live show. He said it reminded him of David Hockney. Thanks Rob. That is high praise! I ended up taking the ladder out and it actually really improved the painting (thanks Ian). I dont have a photo of the improved version though.

Dreaming 16x16

2011-11-20T18:07:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This idea for a painting actually came to me in a dream. The style is much tighter that I usually paint. Its more like I painted 15 years ago. I think its about feeling your limits and accepting them but still wondering about the possibilities. price 550.00 unframed.

Cool Cubes 8x10 oil on linen board

2011-08-28T05:20:00.000-07:00

soldThis painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/ after 9/1/11. Its amazing how much there is to see in an ice cube! It was over 100 today and I jsut had to stay inside and paint something cool.

Daisy with Vase 11x14 oil on linen board

2011-08-28T05:16:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/. Not a great photo of this painting. Ill try to reshoot it. Trying to get the hang of paining glass.

Go Swim. 5x7 oil on paper

2011-08-28T05:14:00.000-07:00

This painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/ after 8/1/11. Its so hot outside! I had to stay in the ac and paint the pool for our water theme this month. Lots of fun memories of parties and kids with this pool. These days, Stewie, our dog is about the only one who uses it. He jumps in on the command, "go swim". Hence the name of the painting.

Kiawah Creek no.3 5x7 oil on paper

2011-08-28T05:09:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/. Another artist painting marathon at Kiawah. This time with Mark Horton and Chris Groves; two incredible artist from Charleston, along with the regular gang. Thanks to Mark for giving me some small, paper "canvases" to try.

Round Vase with Flower 11x14 oil on linen board

2011-08-28T05:05:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/ on 9/1. I love the varied colors that you can find painting glass. I have not mastered it but I keep working on it!

Shem Creek Boathouse 8x10 oil on linen board

2011-08-28T05:02:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting will be available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/ on September 1st. Beautiful day on Shem Creek painting with my lovely friend and painting buddy Mary. Thanks to Shem Creek Bar an Grill for allowing us to paint under the shelter and out of the hot sun.

Onion and Cherries 8"x10" oil on linen board

2011-08-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

This painting is available at Thecharlestonartistcollective.org

Blue Vase and Hydrangea 8"x10" oil on linen panel

2011-08-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting is available at Charlestonartistcollective.org

Monet's Reeds 8"x10"

2011-04-26T04:36:00.000-07:00

This one was painted a while ago but I retouched it. It was painted on location at the most beautiful beach path on Sullivans Island. It will be on the Charleston Artist Collective site for the month of May. http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

On the Creek 6"x8" oil on foam board

2011-04-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

Ok. Well this one... well I just dont know about this one. I was going for loose and it kind of got away from me. The colors are nice though!

Open to the River 4"x6" oil on board

2011-04-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

soldThis piece will be in the SKIRT Postcard show on May 11, at the Halsey Institute at the College of Chareston.

Village House 8"x10" oil on foam board

2011-04-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting was done with the theme for May, "Impressions" for the Charleston Artists Collective. To buy go to http://www.thecharlestonartistcollective.org/

Delta 4"x6" oil on board

2011-04-25T18:27:00.000-07:00

soldAbstract + palette knife = FUN! This little painting will be for sale at the SKIRT Postcard Show on May 11 at the Halsey Institute at the College of Charleston. Check it out: http://charleston.skirt.com/content/postcard-show

Bright Sun, Blue Sky 6"x8" oil on board

2011-04-25T18:20:00.000-07:00

Another view through the famous "key hole" at Vanderhoist. I have been having fun with the palette knife again. Available after May 1st on the http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

Azaleas and Oak 8"x10" oil on board

2011-04-25T18:15:00.000-07:00

The sun coming through the trees onto the grass was the inspiration. The azaleas were at their absolute peak. And the narly oak made the whole scene complete.

Susie's House 6"x8" oil on board

2011-04-25T18:05:00.000-07:00

I will probably work on this a little more. The goal was to create a clear forground, middle ground and backround. The palm on the right was in shadow though which confused things a bit. for now it will do.

Spring Bouquet

2011-03-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on board

Its all about the blooms! I didn't even have the patience to finish the details in this painting. The flowers are the main event!

First Rose

2011-03-29T09:35:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil on board

It is so good to see some color! This is from the first bloom of our rose bush in the back yard. Thanks Jerry, for taking good care of our roses.

Pansies Against Bamboo

2011-03-29T09:32:00.001-07:00

8x10 oil on board

The first pansies of the year came as a welcomed burst of color since we had so much cold and gray this year.

sold

Camillias

2011-03-29T09:22:00.001-07:00

8x10 oil on board.

This one went a little abstract but I like the way it turned out. The pitcher was actually back-lit but I didn't like the way the shadow looked in the front of the pitcher so I gave it may best shot at "creating" the shadow and made the light source look as though it was coming from the left. But, I didn't want to loose the cool sliver of bright yellow light on the back of the table so I left that. It probably doesn't make logical sense but...I like it.

SOLD

Charleston From a Distance

2011-03-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

12x8 oil on board

This was painted from Sullivan's Island on our Wednesday painting day with Mary and Anne. The trees against the hazy sky and the way they framed the city really captured my attention.

sold

Misty Trees

2011-01-31T07:15:00.000-08:00

6x8 oil on panel

Available on www.charlestonartistcollective.org

The theme for the Charleston Artist Collective Group this month was, "Between the Fish and the Tree" which, quite honestly had me stumped since I rarely think of trees and fish in the same...thought. Merging the two ideas on one canvas just tangled up my brain in a knot! After a lot of struggle, I decided to just paint trees, which I love.
sold

Winter Tree

2011-01-30T13:29:00.000-08:00

6x8 oil on panel

for sale at www.charlestonartistcollective.org

sold

Forest Fog

2011-01-30T13:26:00.000-08:00

6x8 oil on panel

Available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

sold

Quiet Lake

2011-01-30T13:23:00.001-08:00

6x8 oil vignet on panel

Available on http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

sold

Angled Light

2010-12-17T06:40:00.000-08:00

9x12 original oil

This painting is for sale on the Charleston Artist Collective website. http://www.charlestonartistcollective.org/

sold

Working Farm

2010-12-17T05:04:00.000-08:00

8x16 original oil on canvas

This painting is for sale at the Island Gallery on Sullivans Island

SOLD

Abstract color study

2010-12-17T04:44:00.000-08:00

9x12 original oil on canvas board

200.00

This was a great exercize. I'm not sure if you can see it but this painting is composed of about a hundred rectangles of subtle shades of different colors which gives it a sort of pixilated look. Each color/rectangle was studied in the landscape and then mixed separately (which, really...isnt that what we're always suppose to do?) It took about 4 hours! It really makes you see the gradation of colors, the intensity of colors, and all the different values. It was not meant to actually be a painting but I liked it so much, and it got so much positive feedback from the painting group, that I decided to post it for sale. Some smart person with a very good eye decided to buy it. I love that!

SOLD

Floweres on My Mantle

2010-12-03T16:57:00.001-08:00

11x14 original oil on foam board, 350.00

One of my clients gave me these beautiful roses. The backround is of my new glass tile fireplace. I love the contrast of colors and textures. Painting glass is always interesting. It amazes me how little you actually have to"paint" it to make it resemble glass. When you're painting impressionistically, its always a challenge to have the object read as glass without looking too realistic. I was pretty happy with this one. There is room for improvement though.

Windswept

2010-11-21T17:23:00.000-08:00

9x12 original oil. Framed. 350.00

That Kind of Sky

2010-11-21T17:21:00.000-08:00

11x14 origianal oil, framed. 450.00

St. Phillips in Mist

2010-11-21T17:20:00.000-08:00

11x14 framed original oil.
500.00

sold

Uncomfortable Guest

2010-11-21T17:18:00.000-08:00

6x8 framed original oil. 150.00

sold

joyride

2010-11-21T17:15:00.000-08:00

Framed 8x10 original oil. $.350.00

sold

Nightmoves 24x36 original oil on canvas

2010-11-01T14:05:00.000-07:00

Jazz Singer 12x16 original oil on linen board

2010-11-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Bubbles, and Bird, and Bee 36x36 original oil on canvas

2010-11-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

The next few paintings including this one are some that were in the show that our group, The Charleston Artist Collective had last week. If you are interested in purchasing any of them, contact me via email: susiecallahan@bellsouth.net

They are all framed but the frames dont show here.

SOLD (I really hated to let this one go!)

Island Light

2010-11-01T13:43:00.001-07:00

9x12 original oil unframed SOLD

I have driven by this little shack aobut 500 times on the island and everytime I say: "I really want to paint that." Wednesday our painting group set up right beside it and I finally did it. The light was perfect that day. I struggled with it for about 3o minutes and seriously thought I had forgotten how to paint altogether. Somehow I pulled it together and tried to be very present with what I loved about the scene: the pale yellow light, the shape of the trees, the many shades of green. It finally worked and came together very quickly. I am happy with the results.

If it doesnt sell on the blog, I will put it in the Island Gallery but with commission and frame it will be at least twice this price. ouch!

Among the Reeds

2010-11-01T13:32:00.001-07:00

9x12 original oil on panel (framed)

This painting is being donated to the Pet Helpers annual fundraiser called the Fur Ball. It will be held at the Marriot in Charleston on November 6. Its a great cause that I am happy to donate to.

Sunflowers in Window

2010-09-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

8x10 framed original oil

395.00

sold

Lowcountry Thunderstorm

2010-09-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

In the lowcountry, you can almost set your watch by the summer thunderstorms. This was so much fun to paint. Its big, for me anyway...18x24. I listened to Natalie Merchant and painted all afternoon. This will be in our Charleston Artists Collective Show on October 21th. I might work on it a little more.

Sally's Yard

2010-09-15T19:14:00.001-07:00

Sally has the most beautiful yard around. She also grows her own vegatables, paddle boards, and is a gourmet cook who likes to make big fabulous dinners for all her friends at the last minute. Oh, and did I mention? She's beautiful...and nice. She's a classic.

6x8 framed original oil
$125.00

View From the Shade

2010-09-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

This was painted at the Vanderhorst Mansion on Kiawah Island. The setting is phenomenal. A formal-ish garden amidst the natural beauty of a lowcountry marsh. There is a pool there too but I opted to edit it out. The majestic palms complete the view...from the shade.

11x14 framed original oil

$475.00

Sailing Day

2010-08-16T09:24:00.001-07:00

8x16

Unframed

SOLD

Across the Pond

2010-08-16T09:03:00.001-07:00

I decided I needed to play today so I brought out the pallet knife. I think its so interesting how things "just happen" with this technique. Its takes a lot of practice to get it just right though. I had fun with it and ended up pretty happy with it.

sold

Beach Day

2010-08-16T08:52:00.000-07:00

Another pallet knife painting. Not a great photo of this painting. It will have to do until my camera gets repaired though.

SOLD

Self-Portrait I

2010-08-14T00:04:00.000-07:00

When Allison told us we all neede to paint a self-portrait for the Artist Collective website, we all cringed. Its a little like doing therapy...on yourself. What an interesting challenge. I ended up doing two. This is the first one which I think looks really"professional." That makes sense because I painted it from a "professional" photgraph that I have on my therapy website. The second one is very different.

Self-Portrait II

2010-08-13T23:55:00.000-07:00

This one is very different dont you think? Its much more relaxed and playful. Maybe this is the "artist me" and the other one is the "therapist me". Of course they are both me! Hummm...maybe I should work on integrating the two in both art and therapy...and in life! Or maybe it is just really late and I need to go to sleep.

Twilight Marsh

2010-08-13T22:52:00.000-07:00

This 18x24 original oil painting is also for the Roper Hospital permanent collection and is not for sale. They have been great to work with and i am really honored to have my work hanging on their walls. Thanks Jena.

Marsh Reflections

2010-08-13T22:45:00.000-07:00

This 16x20 is not for sale. It is going in the Roper Hospital permanent collection.

Reflected Red Line with Zinnia

2010-07-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

8x10 Original Oil

O.K. This is a definite nod, if not an outright theft, to one of my favorite painters, Aaron Liefferth. His colors are always vibrant and almost vibrate with life. He does this type of thing really well. I just had to try it. I have a loooong way to go.

Sold

Flower Power

2010-07-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

6x8 Original Oil

These are so fun to paint. The colors just make me feel good!

Sold

The Elegant Marsh

2010-07-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

8x10 Original Oil

This one is also for the CAC auction. It is a familiar view from my dear friend Anne's Kiawah property. This time I decided to play with perspective an include the close up planter instead of just the distant view which is what I usually do.

sold

Zinnia!

2010-07-26T09:42:00.000-07:00

5x5 Original Oil

Unframed

$75.00

sold

Summer Shack

2010-07-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

I took a photo of this in Southold, NY when I was driving up the North Fork of Long Island with my sister Mary. I finally got around to painting it this summer. Its just such a quintessential North Fork scene. This one will be on auction on our Charleston Artist Collective site. The proceeds from our sales go to a local charity every month. So, I can't put it up for sale here. I just wanted to post it so you could have a look!

Original Oil Painting

I believe its a 16x24

Sold

St Philllips in the Mist

2010-07-26T09:24:00.000-07:00

6x8 Original Oil

This is the first of a series of "St Phillips Church' paintings that I have done...all a little different in style. The others have sold too and I dont have photos of them. I like this one the best though.

Sold

Shady Path

2010-07-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

I loved the way the light peeked in and highlighted these majestic palms on a rustic Kiawah path. We saw two alligaters and 1 snake on this eventful painting expedition.

12x12 Original Oil

Unframed

$225

Sold

Perfect Pair

2010-07-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

4x6 Original Oil

Sold

Creek Reflections

2010-07-26T09:11:00.000-07:00

8x10 Original Oil

Unframed $150.00

sold

Misty Marsh

2010-07-26T09:08:00.000-07:00

8x10 Original Oil

Sold

Nude Repose

2010-07-26T08:42:00.000-07:00

8x10 original oil

unframed

$100.00

Namaste

2010-07-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

11x14 Original Oil

This was a gift to Noelle and Tom at Serenity Now Yoga. Thanks Noelle for all the wonderful gifts I have received through my yoga practice at your studio.

2010-07-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

"Nestled In"

9x12 Original Oil
Sold

Hunting Island Boneyard

2010-07-26T04:43:00.000-07:00

I love this place. It has a rustic beauty that is enhanced by the dead "ghost of trees" that remain from severe erosion. Sadly this spot which I painted last year is not even there anymore.

12x14 Original oil

$450.00

sold

Palm View

2010-07-26T04:38:00.000-07:00

8x10 original oil

$150 unframed

sold

Crystal Marsh

2010-07-20T03:21:00.000-07:00

This is the view from behind Vickery's Restaurant on Shem Creek. Its one of the most beautiful views in Mt. Pleasant.

11x14 unframed oil painting

$250.00

sold

Kiawah Creek

2010-07-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

I have painted this little creek so many times I cant count. I tried a different technique this time and I like the results. A flat brush and lots of quick strokes. It was done in 30 minutes.

6x8 oil
$100.00
Sold

Wyoming Sunrise

2010-07-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

The colors of this sunrise looked almost dreamlike peeking through the trees. This was the view from our window of the guestroom at Allen and Lotta's in Jackson. Nice.

11x14 oil
$250.00

Sold

Hunting Island Path

2010-07-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

Another Hunting Island Painting . There is just no place like this. I loved the way the path was dappled with light.

11x14 oil

$395.00

Sold

"Spring at Magnolia Gardens" 8x10 framed $250

2008-09-16T05:50:00.000-07:00

Loved being at Magnolia Gardens with Anne and Mary. We thought we were going to get rained on any minute but managed to capture the bursting colors of spring before the deluge.

"Ruth's House" 9x12 framed $275

2008-09-16T05:44:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows Ruth's house where we live. Her yard is overflowing with color and life, especially in the summer. I picked a shady spot under a tree and really enjoyed working on this painting.

sold

"The Boathouse" 8x10 $250 framed

2008-09-16T05:24:00.000-07:00

This old abandoned boathouse has intrigued me for years. It sits so peacefully at the edge of the water. At high tide it actually sits surrounded by water like a little island. I painted it around the time I lost my Mom so it has a lot of meaning for me which I continue to contemplate.

sold

Autumn Beach Path II 8x10

2008-08-07T18:42:00.000-07:00

sold

Yet another version of the Beach Path. I walked this with my sister Mary when she was here in the last fall. I liked it so much I painted one for myself.

The Sullivan's Island Plein Air Painters

2008-07-27T08:59:00.001-07:00

These are some of my favorite painters as well as friends. Inspired by the healing forces of art, nature, playfulness and laughter, the Sullivan's Island Plein Aire Painters began painting together to capture the lusty beauty of the lowcountry. Collectively, we support the creative process while encouraging each other's own unique and individual expression through painting. We choose to paint almost exclusively outdoors in order to capture the effects of light and atmosphere through color, a practice which demonstrates a commitment to the plein-air process. Through the years we have formed an enduring friendship while braving heat, mosquitos, and even snakes! We show our work in one of the large windows at Saks Fifth Ave. located on King st. in Charleston. We are in a window on the Market st. side. Come check out our work! Their links are posted at right.

Summer Beach Path 8X10 unframed $250.00

2008-07-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

This path always speaks to me. As you will see, I continue to paint there throughout the year. In every season, a different kind of beauty with luscious textures and dancing light and shadows.

sold

Playful Tree 22X33

2008-07-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

not for sale

I did this at a painting workshop with the fantastic Kiawah painting group. It is unlike anything I have ever tried. It was such a different and exciting experience to paint. Normally, I focus on the subject and all my energy generates from "outside." With this it all came from emotion; all from inside. It was such a great discovery process and so much fun to play!

Sunflowers and Teapot 16X20 $375 unframed

2008-07-26T12:18:00.000-07:00

I painted this recently with Anne in her kitchen. The sunlight just poured through the window onto these lovely sunflowers. I don't think I spent more thatn 1 1/2 hours on this. It came together very quickly.

sold

Kiawah Stillife 8X22

2008-07-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

sold

This is one of the first paintings that I began feeling free enough to be a little abstract. The sun was hitting the subject so beautifully. It just felt like such a waste of time to labor over making the peripheral objects (couch and table)look exact. I decided to just barely suggest them and focus on the onions, pear...and those beautiful shadows.

Fruit Cabinet 22X36

2008-07-26T11:25:00.000-07:00

NFS

This was one of the first paintings I did when I took up painting again 12 years ago. It is so "tight." I can't believe I ever enjoyed painting like this. My work has really loosened up over the years to the point of being very abstract (as in the painting titled "Rythym" on this blog. The act of painting expressively is much more enjoyable and, I think, more interesting. This painting is not for sale for two reasons: 1) My son has asked to have it and, 2) I painted it from the cover of a Potterry Barn catalog and I think it would be illegal to sell it!

On the Road to Annecy 8X10 NFS

2008-07-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

This was painted a while ago but it is one of my favorites. It was painted from a photograph I took while driving in France. We passed it on the way to Annecy, one of the most charming towns in the Alps. We passed it and it struck me that it would make a beautiful painting. After about 20 minutes, I couldnt get it out my mind so we had to go back and photograph it. I'm so glad I did.

View From the Field 8X10

2008-07-17T16:15:00.000-07:00

sold

"Rythym" 8X10 framed not for sale

2008-07-17T04:59:00.000-07:00

This was my first attempt at abstract painting. I found the process to be completly different from more representational painting. It was a great experience to play with shapes and colors to express emotion.

Reeds Along the Path 8X10 unframed $150.00

2008-07-17T04:28:00.000-07:00

This way the reeds dispayed their colors and reached up to the sun reminded me of a Monet scene.

The Garden Sink 8X10 framed $275

2008-07-17T04:18:00.000-07:00

This was painted on one of the first days of summer at my Anne's. We have painted this green bottle countless times. I love the way the sunlight finters through the glass.

Blue bowl with Onions 14X16 unframed $450

2008-07-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

I painted this painting at a workshop with Ian Roberts in Canada with 2 of my favorite painting buddies, Leslie and Anne, (missed you Mary). The workshop focused on composition and although it was most enjoyable and I learned alot, it was an exercize in patience. I did 12 drawing before Ian Ok 'd my composition. Very different from my usual style of "jumping right in!"

restful window

2008-07-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

8 X 10 unframed-$100.00

sold

Bermuda Cottage

2008-07-05T13:39:00.001-07:00

sold

Just Before the Storm

2008-07-05T13:30:00.000-07:00

sold