Susan Holt

1 of my volunteer jobs at the Arizona Artists Guild is helping coordinate the painted rocks fun days. We're having one on Sunday May 3rd for a Mother's Day brunch and rock painting. See the website for more info and to sign up.
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One of my Patreon supporters framed and hung all of the small pieces of art I sent in the box at the beginning of the year. She put them up in her salon, her clients can enjoy them. If you're in MN you should check out CKSalon to see these pieces in person.
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I finished this painting today. My hands are tired, my heart is full, and my brain can relax. I'll be applying for a couple of shows with it. Next step is to get it framed. That's a project for this weekend.
"The Garden"
18x18"
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I feel artistically fantastic! I went to 2 places today and was told by the curators to put in for their future shows! 😁❤️
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2 humans
1 belly
Happy dog

#STAY friends.
There's a small local #SKZ event coming up and I've had this idea for my freebies. I made train tickets. 😁
For now they're on resume printer paper. If they are a hit, I'll go get some cardstock for the next set.
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The life drawing model at the Arizona Artists Guild tonight is amazing!!!
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Join me live tonight on FB @Chaos and Order Art by Susan Holt at 5 PM AZMST. I'll be starting the final step on this mandala.
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Light speed!
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Working in my studio this afternoon.
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Sneak peek of today's progress.
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I made the lily of the valley flowers into pearls. They're so pretty!
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I created this tiny portrait over the past couple of days. It's of my bestie from a photo I took. I think I'm happier with it than some of the previous little portraits I made. I'm making progress on getting the likeness.
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The first layer of paint is on this #mandala !

I'm going to start #shadows and #highlights next. There's a lot of work still to do.
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Happy Valentine's Day to those who celebrate! I wish you healing, love, and all the good things life has to offer.
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Last night I went to life drawing at the Arizona Artists Guild. Our model was amazing and perfectly still, wonderful to draw. After the warm up sketches, I focused on portraits. These were 10 and 20 minutes. I've been taking an hour on faces drawn on my watercolor portraits.
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I'll be making art live tonight at 5PM AZ MST on Chaos and Order Art by Susan Holt on FB. Please join me live or watch in replay.
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If you can't make it to the Herberger Theater to see the Color show that one of my bubble paintings is in, please click this link and view it virtually.

herbergertheater.org/color-exhibit/

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Thank you!

Ok... Who else watched the Oak Island show and thinks it would be fun to go up and sort the pottery sherds, then see if you could put some of them together?

Just me? 😁

I painted a series of 8 small watercolor portraits to practice and refine my skills.

Here are the other half of the little 4x6" portraits as a group. I will be giving them away at the #StrayKids movie tonight to other fans. They've really helped my portrait skills! They're not perfect, but they're recognizable.
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Here are half my of the little 4x6" portraits as a group. I will be giving them away at the #StrayKids movie tonight to other fans. They've really helped my portrait skills! They're not perfect, but they're recognizable.
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This is the last of the little portraits I've been working on, for now. I'll work on others so I can get better. I'll be handing them out tomorrow and I hope the recipients like them.
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This past couple of weeks has been super busy! I haven't created any art in days! I finished this little painting last week, but haven't had time to post it until now. I'll be live this evening at 5PM on Chaos and Order Art by Susan Holt on FB at 5PM AZ MST. I'll see you then!
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Here is the newest tiny portrait I finished yesterday. I had a few big things on my mind over the past couple of days, so it's not the best likeness, but it's done. My goal with these is to practice to get better, not have immediate perfection.
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I've been working on this little portrait for 3 days because I've been super busy. This morning I put the finishing touches on it and I'm happy with it. I can definitely tell who it is. Phew! Tiny portraits are getting better!
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Art is everyday magic. Don't believe me? Look at a blank wall. Does it make you feel warm and cozy? Absolutely not. Now look at this painting. Imagine it on your wall. Does it give you the feeling of warmth spreading through your room? Yes, it does! Add some magical art to your home.
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Making marks on a surface like paper, canvas, resin, rocks, or walls has always seemed like magic to me. The more marks I make, the more the image takes shape. I feel at my absolute happiest when I create art.
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It's been a busy couple of days, so I just now finished painting this little 4x6" portrait I started on Wednesday evening's live. Watercolor and pencil on paper. It's the best one I've done yet!
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