Susie Kelly Flatau Artworks ... Now on Facebook

"Meeting of Heaven and Earth" 

acrylic on gallery canvas

24" x 24"

**now available as a Fine Art giclee print:

Queen City Prints

There is this place of the soul where Earth meets Heaven...

where our spirits are free 

to create

to celebrate

to give thanks.

As I sit here contemplating that thought,

I invite you to visit my

"art-log" and "new-works" journal

that I now turn to on a fairly regular basis on Facebook-- 

Susie Kelly Flatau Artworks

Throughout my life I have recorded snippets of life 

in my hard-cover journals and on my computer.

Now, it is precious to me that I have this avenue, 

this outlet,

where I can share my words and my art...

my thoughts and ideas...

my joy. 

**also available as a Fine Art giclee print

through 

Queen City Prints

"Woman Tree"

acrylic on gallery canvas

18" x 24"

yowZa

"ART-full" Giving: 3 Events, 3 Opportunities to Give Back!

To borrow a line from "The Gathering of Spirits", 

a song by Carrie Newcomer: 

"the wisest say there's 1,000 ways 

to kneel and kiss the ground."  

Or in my case, right now there are three ways 

I can kneel and kiss the ground:  

by participating in events where the sale of my art 

goes toward benefitting others.  Here's how it goes...

“Inspire”:  

art exhibit to benefit The American Cancer Society

Queen City Prints and 464 Gallery (both of Buffalo, NY) have joined efforts to host “Inspire”, a five-week exhibition that will run from September 23, 2012, to October 28, 2012.  Forty percent of all art sales from this exhibit will benefit The American Cancer Society.  “Inspire” is being held in conjunction with the numerous ongoing Paint the Village Pink events and programs hosted by the Village of Williamsville, NY.  Works by many local artists were selected for inclusion in the exhibit.  The art may be viewed during regular working hours at the Main Street location of Buffalo MRI.

The art exhibit will conclude following the finish of the citywide 5K Run.  There will be food trucks, beer and wine, and more. My abstract painting, “Into the Mystery,” was selected for inclusion in the exhibit. 

“ROAR! An Exhibition of Empowerment”:

 art exhibit to benefit the YWCA of Western New York

The Benjaman Gallery and the YWCA of Western New York have partnered for the first time to offer an art exhibition and sale of artwork in all mediums created by women artists to benefit women and families in WNY.    The exhibit, which opens with a cocktail party and silent auction to kick off a month-long exhibition on Friday, November 2, 2012, is part of the the First Friday Gallery Walk sponsored by the Allentown Association.  The exhibit will be on display through December 2, 2012. 

The gallery will be donating twenty percent of all sales to the YWCA, and each artist was invited to decide upon a percentage from the sale of their work(s).  Without hesitation, I have chosen to donate the full artist commission upon the sale of my artwork.  The collective proceeds from this event will go toward programming for the women and families most in need in the Buffalo community. 

My abstract paintings included in this exhibit are: “Spirit of the Blue Hole” (large pieces work chosen for display in the gallery) and “Spirit of Faith” (small works chosen for the Silent Auction).

“Starlight Night Auction and Gala”: 

  fundraiser to benefit SABAH

On November 16, 2012, hundreds of friends of SABAH (Skating Athletes Bold at Heart) will attend the annual auction and gala in support of over 600 local individuals challenged by disability.  This event provides funding for seven recreational and physical education programs that are offered by SABAH year round. 

Proceeds from the sale of all items donated for the auction benefit the valuable programs provided by SABAH for those in the community with special needs.  Through the efforts of SABAH, these athletes increase skills such as balance and coordination, enjoy social and recreational opportunities, and develop a healthy lifestyle as a result of their participation in the programs.  

My abstract painting donated for this event is “Where the Fairies Meet and Dance” (oops...no photo available...but, hey, here's a shot of some of my brushes in my studio!)

In-Joy

Fall East Aurora ART Walk

"Rising from the Deep"

Fine Art...Live Music...Entertainment...

now that's the way to spend a splendid autumn evening!

It is a time once again for the bi-annual Art Walk series...

time once again to stroll with good friends and

experience the vibrant art scene in the 

Village of East Aurora.

"She Dreams in Layers"

"Cosmic Energy"

I was blessed with my first 

WNY solo art exhibit & opening 

--"Sacred in the Ordinary"--

during the Spring East Aurora ART Walk, and now,

I am doubly pleased and delighted to share that 

a new installation of four of my works--

"Rising from the Deep", "She Dreams in Layers", 

"Cosmic Energy", and "Spirit Fly"will be on exhibit

@ Ashwood Artisans in conjunction with the

Fall East Aurora ART Walk

October 19, 2012

5-9 p.m.

"Spirit Fly"

Participating galleries and businesses include 

Ashwood Artisans, Taste Bistro, East Aurora Co-op,

redFISH Art Studios, Urban Design, Will Faller Antiques, 

Meibohm Fine Arts, the East Aurora Art Society, 

Roycroft Copper Shop & Power House, 

Norberg's & Roycroft Art & Antiques, and West End Gallery.

Life is Short; Art is Long...

and the East Aurora Art Walks ROCK!

Noodles...

NOODLES...ROCK the CASBAH!!!

I'm not talking about the noodles one might have for brains

...or the noodles one might find in canned soups

...or the "wet" noodles one might find putting a damper on fun...

I'm talking about 

those fun-and-funky-and-always-floatable

pool toys used for bonking others on the head!

They are pure magic!  

Whoever created them probably never imagined

that one day some little lady would be slicing the precious product into sections 

and using them to protect corners of paintings during shipping!

Well, that's just what this little lady has done...and now 

she is crossing all fingers and toes that the Noodle-Protectors do the trick 

and keep the corners of this painting

safe and sound

as it makes the journey to Texas.

Have a "Noodle-iscious" Day!

Autumn Leaves

Today was one of those glorious autumn days in Western New York.  

The cerulean sky was softened by the slow-dancing of lamb's-wool clouds, 

the crisp air was scented by the bold aromas of the earth, 

and the trees in the surrounding landscape blazed on fire 

with yellows and golds and oranges and reds.  

Yes, today was one of those autumn days 

when I was reminded that there truly are 

"a thousand reasons to kneel and touch the ground."  

In my figurative kneeling with gratitude and happiness today, 

my heart soared knowing that one of my first paintings--

"Autumn Leaves"-- 

hangs in a Texas home, 

bringing the beauty and glory of this WNY autumn splendor 

to a dear friend.  

"Autumn Leaves"

acrylic on canvas

In-Joy.