Susan Neese McKinney Ramblings

Bob on top of the world, Rocky Mtn.Nat'l Park Life has been in slow motion since I've lost the love of my life.    My painting is on hold for a while as I tie up the loose ends that this life altering change and blow to the heart can cause.    I've hopes to get back to the canvas and brushes soon.....as a dear friend said....her art helped to save her life after her similar loss. 

Robert Abby Julie Kayla Troy These are some sketches I've done over the years......before I had time to paint.    Hard to believe how quickly time flys by.

He's at peace now.....Bob's out of pain and feelin good.  Heaven has another angel to watch over us.  Love to all family and friends for your prayers and support.     Susan

Orleans Trail Marina  This is on the easel waiting for the finishing touches.   I started the painting on location, or plein air as it's called.      There are more masts to paint in and all the reflections.    The reflections are what adds the spark to the painting, that and the highlights.    I have a photo reference, but hoping I can get back to the marina to finish it.   As long as they haven't moved the sailboat that is.......

Daisy with haircut Daisy got her Summer haircut a little late.    She looks like a different dog,  but seems to enjoy it.   It should be grown out before the cold of Winter.    I got her a new toy, so she's a happy camper....

This new blog title seems to fit me better.   Going many directions, hits it right on the head.....ha.    Life is a little crazy for us right now.    Some good days, some not so great.    We're just taking each day as they come, and making the most of time with family and friends.    I don't think anything can turn your life upside down anymore than "Cancer".    Life as you know it flashes before your eyes......and then is gone.    Bob is being brave and courageous with his fight against lung cancer.    We never expected his Vietnam stint to come back and bite him in the butt, but that's just what happened, and is happening to many other veterans of our generation.    Here's a photo from those army days, and love to all our family and friends for the thoughts and prayers. Bob in Vietnam, 1968

This is a tribute to a wonderful art friend who died a few years ago, Dennis Yates.    He was and still is an inspiration to me.    I uploaded this painting of mine before, but this is a better photo of the painting.   Dennis let me use his original photo to work from.   I've had many offers to purchase this, but I promised him I wouldn't sell it, so it graces my brother's dining room in Alabama.   This is      "Apple Basket", 16"x 20", Oil on canvas. "Apple Basket", 16"x 20", Oil