J Susan Aitken
Aitken Art Joins the Bard
Why, yes! My art is in esteemed company. In the month of August, while my latest art exhibit is on display, the Michigan Shakespeare...
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J Susan Aitken
Apr 12, 2019
Arts for the Spirit
Arts for the Spirit is a program of rotating art exhibitions that has been implemented in the Beaumont Hospitals in Southeast Michigan....
J Susan Aitken
Feb 10, 2019
Window of my Studio
What is your preferred atmosphere to work in? I love being in and painting in my studio. It's not large or fancy, but I have everything I...
J Susan Aitken
Jan 30, 2019
Creation Inspires Creation
Snow is piled up outside and the wind bites at our cheeks, but inside my studio I experience the best of two worlds. It's warm and cozy...
J Susan Aitken
Jan 12, 2019
Artful Resolution
If you are one of those who makes New Year's resolutions, I have a great one for you to add to your list! Most adults would probably...
J Susan Aitken
Nov 12, 2018
Lilies in Livonia
October and November have been surprisingly busy for me in the art arena! In addition to the Canton Fine Arts Exhibit and the Coffee Bean...
J Susan Aitken
Sep 24, 2018
Evolution of a Triptych
I began this project several months ago with an April deadline in mind; that time frame came and went, but sure enough, another deadline...
J Susan Aitken
Sep 14, 2018
Aitken Goes to Birmingham
The studio is bare. The storage is empty. Paintings are boxed up. The Flex is packed to the hilt - in fact, I am reduced to sitting with...
J Susan Aitken
Jun 11, 2018
Artwork in Spring Exhibit
Check it out! I'm happy to report that both Dragoyle: Aniticipation and Kittygoyle: Study in Self-Control were juried into the Visual...
J Susan Aitken
May 24, 2018
Charleston Adventure
My Charleston adventure has begun! As planned, the Flex was stuffed to the hilt complete with carrier on top. I found a My First Art Fair...
J Susan Aitken
May 18, 2018
Aitken Art Goes to Charleston
JS Aitken blogs about preparing for first art festival - the Charleston-Mt. Pleasant Art Festival and posts her new oil painting "Jasmi
J Susan Aitken
May 9, 2018
Kittygoyle as Promised
Kittygoyle: Study in Self-Control (18x24" oil on canvas) is ready to be seen, as promised last week. This is part of a "gargoyle" series,...
J Susan Aitken
May 4, 2018
Art Hits the Streets
Oh yes! It's time! Aitken art is indeed leaving the studio and hitting the streets. The tent I purchased in December is now going to be...
J Susan Aitken
May 3, 2018
Gargoyle Fun
Susan Aitken is creating a series of stained glass style oil paintings with gargoyles. Read more about gargoyles and her new work!
J Susan Aitken
Apr 6, 2018
Joyful Painting
Happy Friday everyone! I was out of town this past week, visiting parents in New Jersey, and was able to put the final touches on two...
J Susan Aitken
Mar 29, 2018
Meet Crimson Pop
Happy Spring! Now that it's official we need the weather to cooperate. Perhaps before Easter? At least do away with the patches of...
J Susan Aitken
Mar 22, 2018
Finishing Touch
It's always fun when something you have ordered arrives on your doorstep - isn't online ordering great? Well, yesterday's truck brought...
J Susan Aitken
Mar 15, 2018
Inspiration
...Other paintings have more direct connections to my personal experiences and are more intentional. For example, Tranquil Garden is inspire
J Susan Aitken
Mar 8, 2018
Hooked on Flowers
It's a rare person who doesn't love a beautiful flower - and they certainly abound in the wonderful world of nature. Very soon (March...
J Susan Aitken
Feb 15, 2018
Countdown to Spring
A touch of spring for those of us who have seen too much white, not enough sun, and just need a little green! Spring is officially only...
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