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contemporary art by Susan Szajer

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Indigo, Wine and Eggplant: Dyeing Fabric Insights

I spent the day dying different cotton fabrics in different colors. It was a test run for some new colors…two … More

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UNDER WRAPS

Today and tomorrow are the last days of the Open Studio at Jen Tough gallery. I completed this piece just … More

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Open Studio starts tomorrow

My studio at A.I.R. Studios at Jen Tough Gallery in Eldorado will be open tomorrow thru Sunday, 10-6. I have … More

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Setting up for the Studio Tour

I’ve been working at Jen Tough Studios for the past three days and completed a few pieces for the studio … More

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Random Weaving

This piece (untitled as of yet, 38×22 inches) is partially done. I like the weaving and I like the material … More

art, contemporary art, fabric art, fiber art, large wall art, lines and circles, mixed media, New Mexico, Santa Fe, textile art, textile construction, textileart
NM Borderland acrylic on canvas board

a NEW New Mexico Borderland Painting

It has been a different week for me. We were out of town for four days, picking up work from … More

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First…a Vision

To develop a plan for the next year, I needed a vision. What would be the ideal scenario for me … More

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On a New Path

Have you ever felt it was time for a serious restart to your routine? This past year has been rewarding … More

acrylic painting, art, arts, contemporary art

What’s Happening?

It has been a very busy summer. We have travelled a lot, mostly to Colorado to camp. We got away … More

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A Finished Few

I mounted four completed pieces today in my yet unnamed series. The canvas support is studded with rusted square head … More

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What to Wear...What to Wear? 2017-2018

A Full Year

Hello again!  I have spent the past year moving to a new studio and developing work to exhibit in a … More

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One week and Done

The Structural Diversity show of art quilts at the Capital Rotunda Gallery in Santa Fe ends next Friday.  Thanks to … More

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Madrid Studio Closing

I am closing my studio in Madrid this summer.  I loved being here, but have been offered a wonderful opportunity … More

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Linen Pillows

I have been sewing with linen fabric for a while now.  I will feature my one of a kind garments…made … More

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Three Ravens in one

I have been doing so many things in the studio.  I am working on a new line…one of a kind … More

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Studio Open House

If you are in the neighborhood…

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INDUSTRIAL II

   This painting is another in my Limited Vocabulary series.  My pallette was limited to gold/magenta/black and white.  This is … More

abstract art, acrylic painting, art, color, contemporary art, painting, Paintings

A New Painting

This is the second painting in a new series I am calling “A Limited Vocabulary”.  My felted constructions have limited … More

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Quilt Hanging System

I installed a new system to display my quilts in the studio.  This rack was originally used to organize architectural … More

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New in the Studio

   I hung some new work in the studio today.  I have been experimenting with felt and stitching and painting … More

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Studio 18 Art

Contemporary art on canvas and cloth, with paint and dye, with brushes and thread…all done in my studio…all original.  All images copyright 2011-2024.

 

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