"Little Bronco" by Amy Tuso~Fountain Hills, AZ

"Little Bronco"

16" x 20"

Acrylic

"Little Bronco" came from a photo my husband and I had taken last year at the Prado Del Sol Rodeo in Scottsdale, AZ. This young cowboy was having a great time "breaking the bull" while hanging on with all he had!

I chose turquoise as a main background color as it really speaks of "the west" to me and decided to add some pseudo barbed wire holding the separation of colors within this smile invoking original.

This past Saturday was the start of the 10 week Celebration of Fine Art exhibit in Scottsdale. It was wonderful to visit with artists that I don't usually have the opportunity to see with life demands and states separating us as well as meeting new artists.

If you have never had the opportunity to go to Celebration it is both artists gallery displays and working studios combined from all over the country. The energy that surrounds this wonderful venue is contagious and watching the artists create beautiful works always inspires me to push my boundaries.

Tomorrow I will be back out there with 2 artist friends of mine gaining inspiration and education. Over the next 10 weeks Celebration will become my classroom!

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Have a wonderful Monday and may it be filled with love...Amy©

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~AMY TUSO~

CREATOR OF ORIGINAL ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST, INNOVATIVE, INTUITIVE ACRYLIC AND OIL ART

FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA

IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE McDOWELL MOUNTAINS

"Brilliant Cloud Formation" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Abstract Painter ~ Fountain Hills, AZ

"Brilliant Cloud Formation"

Oil Abstract

The first image is the original painting as I saw it in my mind and measures 36"x18"x1.5".

The second image is how my imagination is seeing it today and measures 18"x36"x1.5".

All abstract art, in my opinion, should allow the viewer the option of how they want to display it as it "speaks" to their soul. It is this reason that I do not sign the front of my abstract pieces which allows that freedom of choice. My signature is on the back of the canvas along with the name of the piece.

The reason I chose this particular piece is that yesterday I needed some "centering" and decided to sit in the sun on our balcony which overlooks the mountains. As I was praying for some calming to enter and center me I noticed there was one lone, miss-shaped cloud in the sky. I silently sent my intention to the cloud asking if I could use it as a vessel to release my angst. I dug deep within my soul and deliberately placed each upsetting issue/feeling/fear in the seat of the cloud. As I was loading the cloud the bottom color changed and I realized it was full of my intended issues.

I sat silently watching as the cloud began to dissipate and wisps of it disappeared into the sky until there remained one lone, small fluff that drifted off. With this, I realized that I felt much calmer and lighter. I gave thanks to the cloud, the universe and our Creator.

Peace be with you today and all of your tomorrows...Amy©

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"Cowgirl With Attitude" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter

24" x 20" x 1.5"

Cowgirl With Attitude

This beautiful, western inspired oil on acrylic background is not found on my website but is hanging in my gallery. If you are interested in learning more about this particular gem please contact Amy directly.

I spent a wonderful day yesterday with a friend in one of our "open studio" painting sessions working on a new western inspired piece that is 95% completed. Working on my new piece reminded me of "Cowgirl With Attitude" and just how much I love it!

Living in the desert southwest I tend to forget to stop and look around me to appreciated the beauty and vastly different lifestyle than I was raised in. Not that far from our home there is a stretch of ranch, after ranch, after ranch, nestled in the foothills of the McDowell mountains amongst twisted mesquite, creosote trees and ancient saguaro cacti along with the many other various cacti surviving decades into centuries. Hawks and eagles can be seen soaring in the brillantly painted blue sky as well as the lone coyote searching for a meal.

I am reminded today that I have a need for my own "attitude adjustment" as I breathe in the beauty that surrounds me.

May you find peace, light and love within today...Amy©

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AMY TUSO~DAILY PAINTER OF ABSTRACT, CONTEMPORARY, EXPRESSIONIST, INNOVATIVE, INTUITIVE AND WESTERN ART~

FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ