I am back at work doing what I love...painting, painting, and more painting.  This one is of a little sailboat restlessly waiting for a sailor to come and take her out.  I love the wonderful reflections the boats make on the water!!!!!!

I attended the opening reception for James P. Kerr...A Retrospective, at Art Source Gallery in Raleigh, NC, Friday night.  We bought this painting of the oldest cottage here in Hags Head.  The show represents 25 years of James work.  You can check it out at www.artsource-raleigh.com or go by the gallery at the North Hills shopping mall.  It is AWESOME!!!!!!

This is a 24 x36 painting of the starting line of a regatta I was fortunate enough to see several years ago.  It was going to be the signature piece for my solo show at Gallery 5800 in Richmond, in June but I think it has already found a nice home. I love to paint these racing boats with their brightly colored spinakers...I think it brings back memories of sailing in the Chesapeake Bay with my husband!!!!! Foot loose, fancy free, wind in my hair, sun on my face ...what could be better??????

I just got back from delivering new work to City Art Gallery in Greenville, NC.  While I was there I attended the opening for the Kate Worm and Wayne Trapp show which runs through May.  Kate did a figure demonstration from a live model...she is amazing.  If you are not familiar with her work check it out at www.cityartgallerygreenville.com . The demo is on their blog. I will be particpating in two shows with City Art in June.  The Salon show opens June 11 and City Art at the Coral Bay Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, NC is June 28 and 29. If you are in the area check it out...Lots of great artists, lots of great art!!!!!

This is a smaller piece(12x16) that I will use to create a large beach scene.  I fell in love with all of the colorful  umbrellas on the beach for Spring Break.  The challenge for me was to subdue the people walking along the water in order to focus on the umbrellas.  I think I pulled it off.  What do you think???? This painting is going to City Art Gallery in Greenville later on in the week.  Stop by the gallery to check it out if you are in the neighborhood or e-mail me sgmpaints@aol.com if you are interested.  Don't forget to check out my web site www.suzannemorrisstudios.com and remember to sign up for my e-mail newlatter while you are there.