Susan Neese McKinney Ramblings

  "Taking a Break", 24"x 30". "Simpler Times"     I've had this series in mind for quite a while.    This is the first of that theme.     The old meaning of a well know saying, "sitting on his ass".    Or a nicer saying of  "sitting on his mule".    Mules were important workers on the family farms of old times, and still are on a few farms of today.    I'm really impressed by this young riders relaxed demeanor.......not a care in the world.   This is a pictorial of my fathers youth at about age 14, so it's a special moment in time and history.    As well as a reminder of simpler times.    I have a few more details to add, then it will be finished, signed, and titled.      The size is: 24" x 30", on gallery wrapped canvas.     

"Spring Waters", 8"x 10" A friend and I enjoyed a morning of painting at Bennett Springs last Friday, the start of the Memorial Weekend.    There weren't many vacationers when we first arrived.     The quiet of the morning was only broken by the splash of azure "Spring Waters".    An 8"x 10",  original oil painted plein air or on site.    Available around the first of July, 2013(for time to dry a little), on my website:  susanneese.com    

"Hope Wilderness Chapel", 8"x 10" Bids are closed....Original sold Congratulations to the high bidders, and thanks to all that bid.    The proceeds will be sent to "Cause for Paws", of Cedar County, Stockton, MO     I'm sure they will appreciate it, and I'm hoping the painting will be enjoyed for years to come.   

" Hope Wi l derness Chapel", 8"x10", Oil on Canvas Frame d.  Taking Bids on this , profits go to "Cause for Paws" of  Cedar County, Stockton, MO.  Email me.   Bids close quick!  9pm. Sat. May 4th. I had a great time painting Tuesday with friends De and Cheryl.    I me t them at Dogwood Canyon, located just South and West of Branson, MO,  off of hwy 86.    It was a beautiful , warm, 80 degree day, with some wonderful folks hiking, jogging, biking, seg waying , and riding the tram back into the Canyon.    We weren't disappoint ed , with many dogwood's blooming throughout the Canyon .    I started this painting there, and finished off with the highlights in the studio.    They have many weddings in this pretty little chapel.    While I was b u s y painting ,  visitors to the chapel where ser enading us with ole gospel songs and ringing the chapel bell.   Bid Now!     Th anks for looking, and love to hear your comments.  email :  sus