Welcoming 2010

Happy New Year Everyone!
Are you a resolution maker and breaker? I was....:) so I stopped making new years resolutions a few years back. Hey, if you don't make them you can't break them, right?
So, I don't know if this is a resolution or just a goal but I do plan to blog more often. My plan is already nine days behind... but I can't go back so the best thing for me to do is begin!

Today is a special day. First, it was my Grandmother's birthday. She's been gone for 18 years now and I still miss her every day. I wish I could share some of my news with her. I believe she would be proud of me. She was always such a sweet lady.

And today is the 10th Anniversary of my online watercolor group called Watercolor Workshop.
It is a group hosted by Yahoo! and our membership is hovering just under 2000 members from around the world. It's hard to believe ten years has gone by since we began sharing emails about watercolor online. I've made so many wonderful friends through this group and I know that the group has made a difference and served as a stepping stone to many watercolorists who have come and gone and many who are still active. It's been amazing to watch their careers grow and take off successfully. Smiling I can honestly say ..."I knew them when..."

So here's to the wonderful watercolor artists at Watercolor Workshop! Thanks for making our group one of the best if not the very best groups online!


Keep those brushes wet!
SUSIE

Season's Greetings from Susie Short Studio

Merry Christmas!
When I was asked for my Christmas Wish List earlier this year I took some time to think about what I really wanted. I struggled to come up with some "material stuff" I wanted that could be put in a box a wrapped to go under a tree. While trying hard to please those who asked me for my list, I was reminded again that what matters the most to me is the friends and family I am blessed with having in my life. Nothing would mean more to me than a phone call or a card from those who live don't live close enough for a visit. And a big hug and a good conversation have got to be some of the best gifts of all!
I confess I did think of a few items I'd like to have to put on a wish list. But I won't be disappointed if I don't get them. I believe the presents for under the tree are for the younger folks. What can be more lovely that the face of a child as they gaze excitedly at the gifts under a tree?

My Christmas wish for each one of you is that you are surrounded with the people you love and who love you. I wish for you to be surrounded by those who make you happy and encourage you to be yourself this holiday season.

And for the NEW YEAR my wish for you all is that 2010 be a year of creation, inspiration, imagination and motivation.

Happy Holidays!
SUSIE

Poinsettia Christmas card patterns are available!

Are you interested in painting poinsettia Christmas cards?

At the request of my students I'm making several of my best poinsettia patterns and photos available online for purchase. You will find these photos and traceable patterns in my Artstore

In addition to the photos and patterns I also have a free printable watercolor tips page on "How to Paint Pretty Poinsettias without a pattern" on my main watercolor website. Enjoy!

Happy Painting!
SUSIE

New Watercolor Poinsettias for Christmas

Hello!
I wanted to share the latest additions to my watercolor Christmas cards. These pretty pink poinsettias were painted from some photos I took last year at a couple of my favorite local greenhouses/nurseries.

At this time of the year when I visit the local plant places each and every pinsettia seem to be crying "Take me home with you!" I can't buy them all...so I do the next best thing... I take photos!

I'll add more as I have time. If you are interested in purchasing any of my watercolor cards you'll find them on my website in my new gift gallery.

I also have some tips for painting your own poinsettias in my watercolor tips pages.

Painting Pretty Poinsettias

Thanks for looking! Your comments are always appreciated and welcome!

SUSIE

Christmas Cards in Watercolor

Greetings!

I've been having more fun painting for this years Christmas card collection!

Here is a sneak peak at what I've been painting. Watch for my new gift shop to open on my website to see all 40 of my Christmas cards available this year. (It's exciting!)

Thanks for looking !

SUSIE

UPDATE!! The Gift Gallery is open! Click here! http://gifts.susieshort.net

Winter Landscapes make perfect greeting cards for the holidays!

I've had so many requests from those wishing to purchase my Christmas and Holiday Cards

(THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!)
I've been working on a little gift shop on my website to share them with you.
After several long weekends it's now open for business! I'm still adding the finishing touches but you are welcome to stop in and see what's happening!

Susie Short's Gift Gallery

Happy Holidays!

SUSIE

I'm back from Texas

Greetings!
I've just returned from a short trip to Texas to surprise my little sister on her birthday and to see my new granddaughter. It was a nice break from my routine and I enjoyed seeing my family again. Birthday celebrations and holidays are difficult at times especially when most of my family is in Texas. It was so nice to see them but I was happy to get back to some cooler weather.

It's beginning to feel like fall in the Northwest. Tomorrow I'm going to Leavenworth, WA to see if I can find some local fall color to photograph. I love this time of the year!
Last month my students were painting sunflowers and pumpkins. This month we will be painting autumn leaves and getting a jump on watercolor Christmas Cards. I guess that definately means that summer is over!

The last weekend in October I'm going to the beach to paint. I'll be teaching a workshop in Rockaway Beach. Check my website for more info. It should be a fun trip.

I'll see if I can find some photos from my classes to share with you....check back soon!

Keep those brushes wet!
SUSIE