"Mischievous Roper" ~ Amy Tuso

"Mischievous Roper"

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Happy Monday y'all! This little roper has a glint of mischievousness in both his eyes and smile and I'm kind of feeling that way myself today. I had a great walk around the lake this morning and appreciated the beauty of a storm passing overhead. The clouds create such wonderful shadows over the mountains and there was one cloud that actually looked like a Christmas tree perched on top of the mountain range. The winter visitor ducks were quacking away as our regular town ducks were dunking for their breakfast. Allowing all of the beauty around me to enter my soul has helped calm my very being and I cannot wait to get busy in my studio this morning.

I hope that you have a joyous day and remember to look around you at that beauty that surrounds you.

Peace, Amy

www.amytuso.com

"Ruff Road" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Fountain Hills, AZ©

36"x36"x1.5"

"Ruff Road"

I recently have discovered a new joy in my artwork. That is working with texture and pulling the luminescence from within the paints. Creating in this manner allows more of my emotions to flow into each piece. The happy surprise within this method is that the artwork begs to be touched and because each piece is glazed multiple times, touching cannot damage or soil the art.

"Ruff Road" has joined my "Please Touch" series and is absolutely wonderful when your hand is allowed to interpret the power and emotion in this piece.

If you have been following my blog, you are aware that a few weeks ago while my husband and I were enjoying the serenity of our home one evening, we had the misfortune of an home invasion by a lost soul. I refer to this person as a "lost soul" because if they truly honored the gift that God has given them in this lifetime, they would honor thyself with greater respect and would not allow the drug choices that now drives their life.

I am still processing the terror and purging it from my mind and body. It is a process and one I'm realizing that is going to take some time. The intense adrenaline rush that flowed through me for 2 days and 2 nights has left behind some ill effects on me. I ache. Not only my body, but my heart. The "young shy child" that resides in my soul is still frightened and the nights seem endless. A process that I must walk through and to the other side. I'm walking. I'm painting. I'm regaining my joy but mostly I'm being patient with myself and finding comfort in knowing that He is watching over us. Prayer allows me to fall back asleep in the middle of the night and I thank God for his protection.

"Ruff Road" was created through my healing process and the luminescent light shines through.

Please experience the other pieces in my "Please Touch" series that can be seen on my website in the "New Work" gallery.

God bless!

Amy

"Celebraton" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Arizona Daily Painter

Celebration

24"x8"x1.5"

Acrylic

Across America families are preparing for tomorrow's Thanksgiving celebration. Some will have more than enough food on their tables. Others will not. It has been a tough year across this great country on numerous counts. However, we must still give thanks to all that He provides. We all have numerous, non-monetary gifts in our lives. Great abundance. People that we love are priceless. Love shared is precious and does lend a bright light deep within our souls.

We may not agree with everything that our world leaders are doing but we still need to pray that they be guided without ego but for the good of humankind.

God Bless Mother Earth and the Universe. May we all be protected and embraced by His pure light.

Happy Thanksgiving with love,

Amy©

www.amytuso.com

"Please Touch Series" ~ Amy Tuso

12"x12"x1.5"

Untitled from "Please Touch Series"

Heavily textured and glazed acrylic

Wow what a ride I've experienced in the past week. Recovery is happening and my creativity is bouncing back. My sister reminded me that I should not allow anything or anyone steal my joy!

Thank you for all of your prayers and support. During this week of Thanksgiving, we all need to delve deeply inside of ourselves and remember to give gratitude and thanks for the abundance that live offers.

God Bless!

Amy

www.amytuso.com

"Copper Winged Nude" ~ Amy Tuso

"Copper Winged Nude"

24"x18"x1.5"

Acrylic

It is very late in the day for me to post on my blog but that is because I spent hours with our local judicial system obtaining further protection for my husband, myself and our home after we experienced an home invasion by a drug possessed person this weekend.

I pray daily and within my prayers I always ask to have His white and golden light of love and protection surround me and my loved ones. I give thanks to Him that He did protect us from what could have happened. Although having an intruder break into our home, our sacred space, was terrorizing ... and the many hours of darkness that followed shook us to our core, I am well aware that He was with us. He rallied our friends and neighbors to our side and we got through...tired, frightened, angry and sleepless...but we got through. I will continue my daily practice of pray and gratitude. I will continue to pray for those that are lost, lonely, ill, frightened, addicted and in need of His light and love.

This is my reason for posting this particular painting. There is a golden light surrounding this winged angel just as His golden light is healing my soul.

I pray for peace within and without........

www.amytuso.com

Amy Tuso ~ Simply An Artist Filled With Love, Light and Gratitude

"Circles and Angles" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Arizona Daily Painter

Circles and Angles
10” x 10”
Free- flowing canvas

This geometric, color-filled, playful piece is part of a series of 3 paintings all playing with the juxtaposing of angles and circles. The other 2 pieces are “Checkers and Circles” and “4 Circles and 3 Triangles”. Each piece is done in acrylic and glazed ready for display.

Visit my virtual gallery to view the co-ordinating artwork and if you would like to make a comment, ask a question or purchase my original art please contact me through my website.

www.amytuso.com
www.amytuso.blogspot.com

AMY TUSO
ARTIST AND DAILY PAINTER FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA OF ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST AND INTUITIVE ORIGINALS

Ad for American Art Collector ~ Mosaic Series 2009

My Ad In

American Art Collector

October 2009

It has been a busy day for me. One of my chores has been cleaning up files and organizing paperwork. In doing so I came across the proof for my ad in the October Collector's Edition of American Art Collector magazine.

Last year I created a "vision line" in my office. Kind of like a "vision board" but I wanted it to be more fluid so decided to use a line created of cotton kitchen string. On my "vision line" I hung many desires and goals. I am very proud to share that many of my "visions" have manifested and being represented in such a prestigious art magazine as American Art Collector is something that I am very proud of.

The gift of "vision" and "believing" all the possibilities in life is wondrous.

I would love to hear of your visions. Drop me a note if you feel like sharing.

Should you feel like exploring more of my "vision" stop by my gallery and dream with me :}

Amy Tuso - Dreamer, Visionary, Artist and Believer

"Webmyster" ~ Amy Tuso©

"Webmyster"

18"x14"x1.5" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Acrylic

"Webmyster" is a very whimsical and happy painting that I fashioned after my late-great Basset Hound, Webster. Just as Webster used to enjoy wearing a bandanna or his jingly collar, "Webmyster" is bejeweled and bedazzled with metallic bling and smiling knowing he looks good!

This morning has been a very lovely early autumn morning in the southwest desert with cool temperatures but we are headed to break a record today with an anticipated high of 90. There is possible rain in our forecast for the weekend and although we do need it, I hope it doesn't arrived until Monday as Fountain Hills is having its' annual "Fine Art Festival" this weekend which usually has 500 artists displaying and attended by thousands!

You should visit my online gallery to avoid the crowds!

Have a wonderful Tuesday and if you think about "Webmyster" I'm sure you will wear a smile just like him.

www.amytuso.com

AMY TUSO

DAILY PAINTER OF ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST, INTUITIVE ART ©

"Vision"©Amy Tuso

“Vision”
Texturized Acrylic
40”x 30”

“Vision” is a beautiful, highly texturized and scored acrylic painting done with soothing colors and a mix of metallics. It has been glazed multiple times giving it a luminescent appearance that begs to be touched.

Photography just doesn't adequately capture all that this art is :{
This is the second round of photography for this piece and unfortunately it still is not represented exactly as it appears in person. If you are in the Scottsdale area and would like to see this in person, please contact me to arrange for a gallery appointment.

I am blessed with having "vision" in many different applications and through my artwork I constantly ask that I be guided by His light and love and be given the proper interpretation through my paintings. This particular piece actually brought tears to my husband's eyes as he felt this interpretation.

My gallery can be viewed here www.amytuso.com
My proud association with fellow daily artists is here www.dailypaintersabstract.blogspot.com


AMY TUSO
ARTIST AND DAILY PAINTER FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA OF ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST AND INTUITIVE ORIGINALS

"Ocean Dream" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Arizona Daily Painter

"Ocean Dream"

6" x 8" linen canvas

I really love being near the ocean and I believe this love developed on the day I was born at a private hospital located just off the edge of the beach. The sounds and smells are so vividly imprinted in my soul that even though I am now living in the desert southwest it is very easy for me to transport all of my senses as if I'm standing at the oceans' feet.

This small acrylic painting was inspired by my souls' yearning to be embraced by all that the ocean is.

Visit my virtual gallery to view more “Free-flowing canvas pieces” which are very affordable. If you would like to make a comment, ask a question or purchase my original art please contact me.

My gallery can be viewed here www.amytuso.com
My musings of this artistic journey and where you currently are is www.amytuso.blogspot.com
A collection of my daily paintings can be seen here www.amytusodailypaintings.blogspot.com
My proud association with fellow artists is here www.dailypaintersabstract.blogspot.com
My Phoenix association is here www.phoenixartspace.com/amytuso

AMY TUSO
ARTIST AND DAILY PAINTER FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA OF ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST AND INTUITIVE ORIGINALS

"Low Voltage" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Contemporary Painter ~ Fountain Hills, AZ

“Low Voltage”
14” x 11” Each Piece (Can also be hung vertically)
Acrylic

It is an absolutely beautiful autumn day here in Fountain Hills and I am feeling anything but "low voltage"! This day brings many smiles to my face and within my heart. My creative spark is buzzing with high intensity.

"Low Voltage" are highly textured and glazed acrylic paintings. They can be appreciated in any of the possible combinations in which they can be displayed. "Low Voltage" shows well singularly, vertically or horizontally, as well as in the combination of the 2 pieces. They are signed on the back allowing you total freedom in finding your ever-changing view.

Immerse yourself in my virtual gallery and if you would like to make a comment, ask a question or purchase my original art please contact me directly.

www.amytuso.com is the address to my website.
www.amytuso.blogspot.com is currently where you are reading about my journey.
www.amytusodailypaintings.blogspot.com shows my daily paintings.
www.dailypaintersabstract.blogspot.com is the online gallery that I have the pleasure of being associated with.

AMY TUSO
ARTIST AND DAILY PAINTER FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA OF

ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST AND INTUITIVE ORIGINALS ©