Blazing The Trail
My first painting in over two years…my pastel drawings and photography became front and center as of late…I actually found my brushes had cob webs!
But true to form, I return to western art as it a subject that I feel comfortabe with and was a good way to help get me back in the groove.
This is a 24”X28” oil and acrylic painting.
Painted on Gallery Wrapped Linen Portrait Canvas
Thanks for viewing my art.
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Jan Landers
oh i just love the feeling in this of the west….and the light….just beautiful, my friend….so happy to see you here….been wondering about you, haven’t seen you in awhile….but then i am not on all that much….nice to see you’re painting again…..i absolutely adore your work….
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Jan…my Fall art students hit town (snowbirds!) ...and so I had to re-ignite the brushes once again… most of them want to paint this year…must mean I have helped them progress! Thanks for always for viewing Jan…I try to get on to RB once in awhile…not as much as in the past, but I’ll be around!
Sharon K. Shubert
I love your western themed work and this one is a masterpiece. Your work stands out in the crowd! :)
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Sharon..just never know what is going to appear when it has been so long… but I liked this guy and his dog!
Michael Beers
Fantast work!!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Michael…nice to hear from you!
Gail Bridger
Wow, absolutely stunning colors, a masterpiece my friend!! Hugs sweet lady!! :^)x
Susan Bergstrom replied
Just never know what is going to appear…since it has been so long…but I guess this fellow and his dog turned out pretty good!
Thanks so much my friend for your support!
Shannon Donovan
This is just wonderful Susan! These are my favorite of yours too! Just feels so good to look at and admire!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much my dear…it sure has been awhile but I guess the brushes saw me through one more time!!!
PFrogg
inst fav ,this awesome work Susan ,a cowboy and his heard dog what a picture
a real winner
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much! Just had to try a fellow and his dog…!
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful work Susan!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Jens! Always appreciate your support!
jadeast
It’s certainly a pleasure viewing your art Susan
Susan Bergstrom replied
...and thanks so much for viewing and your kind comment!
Cathy Amendola
just beautiful Susan…..that special glow from a setting sun on his face…you own that look…!!! great job!
Cathy
Susan Bergstrom replied
...I decided he is trying to figure out which way his horse went!!! LOL …thanks my friend…it was fun re-discovering the brush and paint…
KEITH R. WILL...
excellent
Susan Bergstrom replied
Much Thanks Keith! ...appreciate your viewing!
Vanessa Anderberg
Wonderful painting…lovely art:)
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Vanessa…been awhile but was nice to try paint again…
Dyle Warren
Wow, what a stunning piece ..right down to the creases in his hat! You capture the West as it’s been portrayed over the years perfectly. Your art excites young and old alike who enjoy everything about that era.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Dyle…it was fun to try paint again after so long…kind of had to reteach myself!!!
kjgordon
how fortunate we are that you have dusted off your brushes…......
A knock out punch to get back in the groove…....
Your colors are so striking.
this is wonderful…......
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much kj…it was interesting to say the least to break out the brushes…but was fun to work the medium once again!
Alexandra Felgate
Fabulous painting Susan, and great that you have picked up your (cobwebby lol) brushes again, this is sensational!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Guess I sort of had to with all of my students progressing to painting this Fall…They all wanted me to paint along with them so this was my result so far…and with hopes more to come!Thanks Alexandra
Hidemi Tada
i love your Western subject very much, Susan. i hope i can see more. great job!!!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Well I hope so too…my students this year all want to paint and wanted me to paint along with them…not just instruct…several said they learn more by watching how I proceed through my painting process..so well see what comes out next! Thanks Hidemi!
Rany Lutz
Very nice!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Many thanks Rany…always appreciate your viewing and comments!
BarbaraManis
Hi Susan, I’m still in NY but stopped in for a visit. Glad I did! This is fantastic, I love your artwork. It’s great that you dusted off the cobwebs! Keep em’ coming!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Hey thanks my friend and I hope you are having a good time in NY…and yes I needed to get the brushes out once again, all of my students this fall want to paint ….so everyone turns to me to “Blaze The Trail!!! LOL Thanks my friend, be safe…
alucinari
WONDERFUL painting! You have the perfect eye to capture the spirit of the West! AWESOME!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks Ron…I’m just a cowboy junkie!!!
Linda Callaghan
Wow Susan…stunning art…glad you found your paints :-D ...will you do more painting now? I hope so… this is fabulous, very eye catching painting with the vibrant colours.
Susan Bergstrom replied
I hope to as my students this fall all want to paint and they all say they can learn more if they study my process…well whatever helps! Thanks Linda for your kind comments…!
Linda Jackson
Wonderful Susan! what a picture! take care, Linda
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Linda…appreciate your viewing and kind comment!
BigD
Susan Bergstrom replied
There’s my favorite Thumb…I musta’ done good!!! LOL Thanks BigD!
barnsis
Great art, love the colors and and details.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Hey thanks Byron…had to dust off the brushes as all of my students are painting this year and they say they learn more if they can see my process…well whatever helps!!!
Jim Phillips
I know you’ve been wondering, ” Well, where’s Jim, wasn’t he the one who’s pants were on fire about my painting some more.” lol I’m dying if I’m lying, I actually had your comment typed last night when for some unknown reason our cable TV and internet just went out. What I had typed last night was that I was standing up in front of my computer applauding your work. I was so pleased to see this work posted. What a wonderful return piece. I love your western art, and this work is no exception. I can see my the other comments that I’m not by myself either.
Susan Bergstrom replied
LOLOLOL…this is just priceless Mr.Jim…as long as the dog didn’t eat the computer cable cord… then I believe everything you just wrote…your tooo funny my friend…and thanks for the high marks on my “return piece” ...I actually have another on the easel…kind of have to keep going even if I have to duct tape the brushes in my hands!!! I’m even howling at that one…because I was actually wondering if it could be done…I just lose the feelings in my hands and arms then I am dead in the water…another wonderful side effect of MS!!! Thanks all the way around…it means alot that you see promise for me trying to revive my painting!!!
BigD
Wow, this has to be one of your top 5 artworks. Fantastic and congratulations
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks my friend Biggest Of D …your attention and commenting always brings a smile to my face!
Cee Neuner
Wonderful painting.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much! I appreciate your viewing and your comment!
Barbara Applegate
Congratulations on Your Fabulous Feature
you are eligible to compete in the September Best of The Best Challenge
It is open now for entries so why not go on over and add your Winner
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much! I will enter the challenge and see what happens!!!
Linda Costello...
Dust the cobwebs off and keep painting! Great job and CONGRATS!!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
LOL…everyone thinks I’m kidding…but there were actual cobwebs on my container of brushes…and yes I have another on the easel…thanks so much!
RickF
Fantastic Work!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks Rick! I appreciate your viewing and comment!
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful work of art Susan, I love your use of light and wonderful warm colours.
Congratulations on your feature today in Impressionist Art.
Aloha ‘oe,
Sharon
01 October 2009
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Sharon…always an honor and thanks so much for your kind comments!
CarolM
One would never know it’s been two years. An artist you are! Man and his best friend-love it, Susan. I wonder what is attracting them. Must be female. lol. Great piece, Susan.
Susan Bergstrom replied
...Actually it is more like three years… but with all of my students wanting to paint more this season I had to break out the brushes!
Thanks so much Carol..nice to see you again! I can’t be on RB as much anymore with all of my students but I do stop in to take a peek and say hello…my apology in advance for missing any of your work…
Leslie Gustafson
This is so excellent Susan! The colors are stunning!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Many thanks Leslie…appreciate your viewing and comment!
thepaintedsoul
Lots of humanity and grit in this painting, Susan. Glad to see you tackle the paint again. I always enjoy seeing what sparks your imagination. Cheers! TPS
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks! It was tough getting the gears turning again..but got them moving slowly and with hopes more to come!
valzart
Beautiful painting sweetheART Masterclass ;} happy hippy hugglez
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Val..been awhile since I picked up a brush but maybe I didn’t forget everything!
banrai
great painting
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks! Appreciate your viewing!
Mary Campbell
I know how it feels, I haven’t painted anything in a while, I really need to dust off my paintbrushes too. Great job, you have such talent.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks for viewing Mary…yes it was tough getting the gears moving again…with luck I can fine a few more inside!
lorilee
WONDERFUL!!!!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Lorilee..always appreciate your viewing and comments!
Sean Jansen
This is awesome Susan…..wonderful work as always !! Love it : )
Susan Bergstrom replied
Many thanks Sean…tough getting the brushes going again but with luck maybe there will be more!
leonie7
just stuning
Susan Bergstrom
Thanks so much for viewing!
Sharon K. Shubert 29 days ago
Would love to see your YELLOW art works in our newly launched group, Yellow Two
Susan Bergstrom replied 29 days ago
Thanks Just joined and will submit!!!