"Circle Of Friends" Textured Imprinted Sculpted Multi-tonal Acrylic Abstract by Southwest Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Circle Of Friends"

36"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges make framing optional!

I have been creating a "Please Touch Series" that begs for the human touch to enhance the visual enjoyment.  I begin by applying a texture building compound to the surface of the canvas and continue to create texture with a palette knife along with imprinting wire into the compound.  The canvas rests for 24 hours allowing complete drying prior to my beginning to add layer after layer of acrylic glazes buffing them as I go along and the painting begins to communicate how to continue.  I finish by painting the 1.5" edges of the canvas with colors that blend and compliment the painting and apply a UV glaze for protection.

By the time my process of creating is complete, the piece feels like leather!  It is a pure joy to run my hand and fingers over the painting allowing my visual experience to unite with my tactile experience.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting or seeing more of my textural pieces, please stop by my website.  Should you desire more information by may contact me there.

Wishing you a blessed day filled with creativity!

Amy

"Vision" Rolled Acrylic Face ~ Amy Tuso

"Vision"

NFS

"Vision" was an exercise in learning a new technique while taking a class with Bruce Marion.  He had me hang a large piece of canvas on the wall and apply a textural compound.  Once that was dry, all I was to use was a paint roller and my imagination. 

Through this exercise I gained a few things...expansion of my mind, faith that I would create, understanding that "my way" isn't always the "only way", permission to let my inner child play, acceptance that ART is in the eye of the beholder and self expression.

"Vision" reminded me that when I "let go" and "let my soul flow" without the preconceived restraints  of what "should" be...creativity is freeing.

The time period that I am walking in my life presently is also reminding me what I know to be true..."Let go and let God" and my authentic self will follow.

Have a blessed day...and thanks for stopping by!  Amy

You can find all of my work for sale on my website along with prints, posters and cards for sale in my print shop.

"Perfect Promise" Oil Mosaic Nautilus Evolution by Amy Tuso Arizona Daily Painter

"Perfect Promise"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped 12"x12"x1.5" Canvas

$175.00

I am fascinated by the nautilus and the evolution of its life.  This creature is self-sustaining within its shell.  As it grows the nautilus shuts the chamber behind him and moves into the more comfortably fitting chamber it creates and so it goes...on and on...moving forward, closing doors behind, growing, sustaining, enjoying its existence, inching ahead until the final release into the ocean and subsequent nautilus heaven.

If only humans could accept the footsteps and pathways necessary to sustain our life...without fighting the flow...just go with it and accept the evolution as the true blessing that awaits.

Please stop by my website and sister blogs at www.dailyabstract.blogspot.com and www.dailypaintersofarizona.blogspot.com to view more of my art and the artwork of my friends.

Have a blessed day...Amy

"Circle Of Friends" Textured Imprinted Sculpted Multi-tonal Acrylic Abstract by Southwest Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Circle of Friends"

36"x36"x1.5"

Textured Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available

This painting was created through multiple steps over a period of a week's time.

Initially the texture compound is applied to the canvas and worked with imprints and scrapings.  Then layers and layers of glazing acrylics are manipulated to create interesting tones and values.

Subtle metallic golds and coppers are applied "here and there"

Finally the edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are matched with the tones of the painting creating it's own frame and UV glaze is applied.

Although every attempt is made to capture each piece of my art with photography, it is really impossible to see all of the subtly shades and tones.  It is for this reason I stand behind my art with an in-home trial when a collector purchases a piece.  Please visit my website for details.

I also have a print shop where cards, posters, stretched canvas paintings and prints are available.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Have a blessed day...Amy

www.amytuso.com

www.amy-tuso.artistwebsites.com

"R Family" Textured Imprinted Warm and Cool Acrylic Palette with UV Glaze Abstract ART by Arizona Daily Painter Amy Tuso

"R Family"

20"x20"x1.5"

Textured Imprinted Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This piece is in the August issue of "American Art Collector" and is available through my website.

My thought process while creating this piece was that as a family you grow together, supporting, helping, watching, caring...which brings you to the point in time that you break away and become an enriched individual moving forward with your own life.  Before you know it the cycle begins again with you as the hub within your new union of a family and the life cycle continues to grow, person to person, family member to family member....and so the question is...where does "R Family" end and yours begin?

Have a blessed day

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"Peace From Above" Vivid Peace Bird Reds Yellows Blues Purples Oil Blends ~ Amy Tuso

"Peace From Above"

36"x36"x1.5"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

May we all continue to pray for peace in the present and future.

This beautiful oil has the appearance of stained glass given proper lighting and illuminates of joy.

Please visit my website for more information on this original oil painting.

thank you for visiting....Amy

Amy Tuso

Daily Painter

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"Dropped Stitch" Purple Red Multitoned Numeric Textured Abstract By Fountain Hills Arizona Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Dropped Stitch"

16"x20"x.25"

Textured Imprinted Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$175.00

Available through my website with secure PayPal check out.

Life has me juggling many things presently and I am cautiously trying not to let anything fall between the cracks.  Painting is definitely a refuge of peace at this time as I move forward dealing with this stranger called Alzheimer's which has attached itself to my mom.  Day by day, step by step, carefully attending to immediate and future plans for her.

Let us pray for better preventative, stabilizing medications and a cure.

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Amy Tuso~Daily Painter

Abstract Contemporary Modern Whimsical Originals

Acrylic Oil Texture

"Patch Work Saguaro" Boldly Colorful Palette Knife Pulled Oil Negative Space Painting Sonoran Desert Artist Amy Tuso

"Patch Work Saguaro"

14" x 11" x .25"

Oil

Palette Knife

$150.00

Available through my website.

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Arizona Daily Painter of Abstract Contemporary Modern Interpretive Original ART

Amy Tuso

"Gatherer" by Amy Tuso~Daily Painter from Fountain Hills, AZ

"Gatherer"

24" x 20" x 1.5"

Oil on Acrylic Background

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

NFS

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This painting is in a private collection and therefore, not for sale.  I do have many originals for sale which can be seen on my virtual gallery or if you are in the vicinity of Fountain Hills at some time, please contact me and a private showing in my studio/gallery can be arranged.

Have a blessed and safe July 4th holiday...and please offer up prayer for our country and our military as the fight for our continued freedom!

"Interconnected Ripples" Soft Blues Mixed with Deep Blue and Purple Representing Interconnectiveness Rippling Water By Amy Tuso, Fountain Hills, AZ

"Interconnected Ripples"

36" x 36" x 1.5"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

SOLD

This beautifully calming oil painting was purchased by a collector in Arizona.

The idea for this particular oil abstract came to me one morning as I was taking my meditative walk around the lake and I noticed all the ripples being made by the water bugs.  As each water bug landed a new ripple appeared and sent multiple ripples out connecting with the other water bug ripples.  This reminded me that each of God's creations experience the ripple affect created by one another.  It is why we should be cognizant of our actions and reactions as they send out ripples ~ If only we would always remember this simple fact perhaps this present day world would be healthier.

Send out some pure light and love today and create multiple ripples.

Blessings

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"Chili Line" Textured Acrylic Abstract on Gallery Wrapped Canvas~Amy Tuso

"Chili Line"

40"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

"Chili Line" is a recently completed painting with rich tones of blues, greens, red, chocolate, golds worked into the textured background.

The original piece is available through my website and PayPal

~or~

As prints, posters and cards through my print shop.

Amy Tuso

www.amytuso.com

"Slippery Slope"~Amy Tuso~Daily Abstract Painter

Slippery Slope

Vibrant Abstract

Texture, Acrylic, Glazes

To view more of my artwork, please visit my website.

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Amy Tuso~Daily Painter of Abstracts, Contemporary, Expressionist, Intuitive, Vibrant Originals in Acrylic and Oil~Fountain Hills, AZ

"Puppet Pup" Textured Vibrant Acrylic and UV Glazes Abstract ~ Amy Tuso

"Puppet Pup"

36" x 36" x 1.5"

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Textural Acrylic and UV Glazed

I know that it has been AGES since I posted on my blog.  Quiet frankly I've been tossing the idea of continuing to post about in my mind and although I do enjoy sharing my art and rambling my thoughts in this venue...I'm not sure if it is the best use of time.  It seems that all this technology sucks great portions of time from everything! 

Other artists share this sentiment but continue to post on their blogs as they feel it is a wonderful way of staying in touch with their collectors and potential collectors...I must agree that I do understand that thought pattern.

Truth be told...I want more studio time to do what I love...creating!

If you have any suggestions or comments on my present state of mind...please post and let me know.

In the meantime, have a blessed day and create bliss in your life :}

If you would like to see more of my work, please visit my virtual gallery that is open 24/7 and enjoy the views!

http://www.amytuso.com/

Amy Tuso~Fountain Hills, Arizona

"Woven" Vibrantly Colorful Linear Weaving Acrylic Texture Imaginative Abstract by Daily Painter Amy Tuso from the Desert Southwest

"Woven"

20" x 20" x 1.5"

Texture, Acrylic, Sculpted, Imprinted

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Hot of my easel!

Visit my website to see more of my imaginative artwork that is very affordable.

http://www.amytuso.com/

Group Ad In American Art Collector~April Edition

"Reaching"

36"x12"x1.5"

Textural, Acrylic Original

This is the Daily Painters Abstract Gallery group ad that I am featuring "Reaching" in.

"Reaching" is a complex piece of artwork. I first laid down a compound on the gallery wrapped canvas that adds great textural features.  Sculpting and imprinting is the next phase adding more textural aspects.  From there my intuitive instincts take over with color and blending all the while creating a constant movement and flow through the piece.  Layers of acrylics and glaze are applied adding luminousity and depth through the colors.  I complete the piece with painting the edges of the painting and working an antique feeling around and over into the painting itself.  The creative process takes 2 to 3 exciting days!

If you are interested in this piece, please go to my website were you can get a better view of this beautifully texturized original.  My website allows magnification so you can move across the piece to really see details.

Have a blessed day...Amy©

http://www.amytuso.com/

"Hood In The Valley" Colorful Village Tucked In The Valley Distant Mountains

"Hood In The Valley"

24" x 8" x 1.5"

Oil

This peaceful village is nestled in a valley with glorious mountains surrounding and embracing the town.  My imagination travels deeper into the hood and I can hear children laughing as they play. The church bells are ringing in the background.  Someone has baked an apple pie and is letting it cool on their window sill, as a chicken dinner is roasting in the oven. 

There is happiness here.  People actually enjoy being a part of a community and eagerly greet each other as their paths cross.  There is an innocence.....

This piece is available.  If interested please contact me.

It is my enduring wish that we all find peace, light and love within our day...Amy

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"Wedged" Colorfully Vibrant Free Flowing Canvas Acrylic Abstract~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter ~ Fountain Hills, AZ

"Wedged"

16" x 16"

"Wedged" is a fun, decorative, abstract that is done on unstretched canvas and heavily glazed.  It can be displayed as is or made into a larger piece by matting and framing.  It presently is in my

Studio Specials Gallery as I have been busy spring cleaning my studio.

It is because of this "cleaning" that I choose "Wedged" as that is how things look around here!  I have new wood flooring on order that hopefully will arrive next week for installation.  Having new floors installed is like moving...everything needs to be "touched", gone through, decided upon and packed.  Time consuming for sure but also very cathartic.  I am finding myself being "reflective" and really looking at the direction that my artwork is taking.  Growth comes about through change.  Change is not always comfortable and requires strength.  Strength requires replenishment...and so the cycle goes.

Stay tuned as there are many changes occuring within me as I travel this wonderful artworld journey.

Peace, light and joy...Amy©

www.amytuso.com

"Concentrate all your thoughts on the task at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus."

                                                                                                                       ~Alexander Graham Bell

March Ad in American Art Collector

"Sara" Textured Figure Art Of Multiple Layers Acrylic And Glaze Female Figure Daily Acrylic Painting by Arizona Artist Amy Tuso

"Sara"

Sold

It is very exciting to me when a new image arrives in my mind's eye.  It takes form as it whispers to my soul.  Colors start to appear as possibilities as well as textures and I pretty much see the completed piece.  Of course there are always surprises along the way but that makes it fun!

"Sara" found a new home yesterday...thank you Kristy! "Sara" is a relatively new piece and captured a lot of attention. I already have another piece of this type floating in my mind.

My husband and I are headed off to the Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale this morning.  We will be both carrying cameras and shooting away. 

I hope that you have a wonderful weekend that brings relaxation, revitalization, peace, light and love into your home...blessings, Amy ©

Please visit my website, browse and contact me should a particular piece catch your soul.

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Colorful Work in Progress of Farmland Barn Hay ~ Amy Tuso Fountain Hills, Arizona

Work in Progress

A few days ago I had posted an earlier photo of this farmland piece in progress and here it is with more work done to it.  I enjoy working with the buttery texture of oil - however it is a much slower process than working with acrylics as drying time is needed so layering can be done or corrections made.  As you can see my perspective on the barn was off and I did not notice the problem until I layed the first coat of oil onto it.  I'm not sure about leaving it yellow - or at least this shade of yellow.  This is part of my creative process...I never or rarely have set colors in mind as I begin to paint.  The piece speaks to me as it progresses and I intuitively choose the colors and tones and blendings. 

All of this involves patience.  Wow...have I been struggling with patience!!  But, it's not unlike the fields that are portrayed in this piece.  There is a long time between the purchasing of the seeds, to the preparation of the fields, to the planting, watering and growing until it can be harvested.  Things grow in their own time...just as we must allow fate to move forward in its' own time.  Anything other than that is manipulation and usually there are repercussions involved if we try to get everything to move, develop or become on our perceived timeframe. 

Let go and let God lead the way, choose the path and deliver us to a destination.  Patience :}

May you find patience, peace, love and light within your soul...Amy©

Please visit my website and spread the news of my art.

Amy Tuso Daily Painter of Abstracts, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative, Intuitive Original Acrylic and Oil Art...Barns, too!

"Heartfelt" Colorful Beautiful Romantic Valentine Heart By Southwestern Daily Painter From Fountain Hills, Arizona ~ Amy Tuso

"Heartfelt"

20" x 16" x .25"

Oil Abstract

I really enjoy working with oils as they bring a buttery feel to the brush strokes.  A fellow artist shared with me that she uses Duo Aqua Oils by Holbein and I had since purchased a variety of coleurs.  They have a wonderful buttery smoothness and are a real pleasure to work with.  The majority of "Heartfelt" is done with Holbein Duo with the artwork continuing around the sides of the canvas making framing optional.

My thought process in creating this piece was home is where my heart is...for within my home there is peace, love, joy, creativity, compassion and just plain ole FUN!  The squares and rectangles represent the loves in my life and what we are together.  The heart emerged as I was laying down the red on that part of the canvas.  As soon as I saw the shape I decided it was meant to be there as a symbol of the emence love I feel for my family.

My wish for you is that you have enormous love within your family and for yourself.  Allow the love to overflow to those who are dear to your heart and your live.  Freely and frequently verbalize your love...

Happy Valentine's Day!

May you find peace, light and love today and all your tomorrows...Amy©

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"Colorado Haystacks" ~ Colorful Mountains and Farmland Art Barn Oil Painting Western Art ~ Arizona Artist Amy Tuso

18" x 24" x 1.5"

"Colorado Haystakes"

An Oil Painting In-Progress

The background of this oil painting is dry enough that I am able to continue working on it.  I thought it would be fun to share a few stages with you, and so here it is after 3 different sittings/workings.  Today I will devote much time in creating subtle details and I will post the results with my next entry.

The idea for this oil painting came from a road trip on our Harley last summer.  We were headed from Scottsdale, AZ to Crested Butte, CO.  When we are taking motorcycle toad trips we always travel the back roads of America.  It is in doing so that we get to see and feel all the beauty that surrounds us.  I always have my camera in my jacket pocket and take numerous photos. 

This particular painting is a result of a combination of 3 photos.  I really feel it has great potential and also, as I'm working on it...I can almost...almost feel the wind on my skin and smell the freshly cut fields.

May you day be one filled with heightened senses, light, peace and love...Amy©

To see more of my artwork, please visit my website. I do not have prices listed on my site as I like to have the buyers suggest to me what they would like to pay...a happy ending for all!

http://www.amytuso.com/

"Dancing in the rain isn't something that most of us are born knowing how to do. We learn it. We learn it from others; we learn it from Life. The more we dance, the better we get at it." BJ Gallagher

"Sara" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Sonoran Desert of the Southwest

36"x 12" x 1.5"

Textural Layered Acrylic

"Sara"

There are times when photography let's me down...you cannot see the dimension and luminosity in the layered acrylic and glazed piece...I definitely woul benefit from a few photography courses.

This painting changes depending on the lighting and really is a visual pleasure.

My husband and I spent a very pleasant afternoon at The Celebration of Fine Arts in Scottsdale on Saturday.  He picked up a statue from Michael Jones who creates fabulous, unique, original sculptures.  He has a passion for ancient history and prehistoric cultures.  The piece we chose is based on an ancient pictograph from the Billings, Montana area. 

I stopped by Michael's studio today to pick the statue up and it is awaiting my husband's return from work this evening.  Even after a long Monday, I am sure "His Moon Medicine" will erase the tensions of the day.

Have a peaceful night and lightfilled dreams of love...Amy©

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"Copper Winged Nude" ~ Amy Tuso

24" x 18" x 1.5"

Metallic Copper and Texture with Black Acrylic

This painting reminds me of an angel and yesterday heaven recieved 2 beautiful angels within my circle of life.  One angel had a long history of medical stuggle and so he is now whole once again and at peace.  The other angel had her life stolen from her by an act of violence.  Her family and friends are left with a haunting question..."why"? 

Death is a part of the circle of life.  I have a very strong "knowing" that there is life after death in a wonderful, peaceful, loving heaven.

I pray for the friends and family who may be feeling the painful numbness of losing a loved one.  I ask that God embrace them with His light and love and that they may feel His peaceful spirit deep within their soul.

www.amytuso.com

Please visit my website often as I am continually adding new art.

May we all find love, peace, joy and abundant light within us...Amy©

Should you be interested in purchasing "Copper Winged Nude" please contact me.

Clean Studio

Today is a rare day that I am not running off in more than one direction and actually had time to straighten up my studio.  I've been working on 3 oil paintings this past week.  I think the one on the left top easel  is complete, while the other 2 are in progress. 

If you look under my desk there is an oil painting of our bassett ~ Webster.  He passed away several years ago but I keep his painting under my desk as that is where he would be sleeping if he were here with me...so in a way, he always is with me...at least in my heart.

I need to get back to work and send some images over to Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale before I pick up my paint brushes...so I'm off.

Wishing you a most productive, fun filled day...peace, light and love...Amy©

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"Celebration" Whimsical Champagne Bottle with Cherub Spirit Art Daily Acrylic Painting by Arizona Artist Amy tuso

"Celebration"

24" x 8" x 1.5"

Acrylic

"Celebration" is one of my whimsical paintings that is presently being shown at Casavino Winery in Fountain Hills, AZ.

It is late afternoon and I have accomplished a great deal of things today from cleaning my mother's condo to just putting down my paint brushes.  I am working on 3 paintings at the present time.  Each one a different style and all in oils...so I am feeling celebratory and very content.

I hope that in reflection of your day, you can say that you have many reasons to celebrate life!

Please visit my website to view other paintings of whimsy and should you like to inquire about any of my artwork please contact me.

May you have a blessed evening and restful sleep tonight...Peace, light and love...Amy©

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Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter Of Whimsy, Abstract, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative, Intuitive and Joyful Acrylic and Oil Original Art ~ Fountain Hills, Arizona

"Spirit Speaker" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter from Arizona

"Spirit Speaker"

24" x 8" x 1.5"

Oil on Acrylic

Image is wrapped around side

of gallery wrapped canvas

"Spirit Speaker" is just one of the many paintings that can be found in my "Studio Specials Gallery" on my website. Click onto the Virtual Gallery page and it is the last gallery listed. I am in the process of re-organizing my studio and have several pieces that you can make an offer on in that gallery. Check it out and get in touch with me.

Last week I wrote about my feeling of struggling to hard. I am still "struggling" to reduce my tight grip and am finding it a daily "struggle"! My parents pushed me as a child to be an achiever...this is a good thing however it does tend to bleed over in to most areas of my life. Being an "A" personality comes along with the possibility of becoming ones own worst enemy due to constant judgement and re-evaluation of things. I'm working on this...and I can see that it will be an ongoing, daily task. The irony of this is I am struggling not to struggle! Good Grief! LOL!

I pray that we all can step back from our controlling selves long enough to allow our self to just be who we are. As for me...I'm taking the day off to spend some time with my girlfriends at Celebration of Fine Arts in Scottsdale.

Peace, light, joy and no pressure....Amy©

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Amy Tuso~Daily Painter Of Spirit Speakers, Abstracts, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative, Intuitive Acrylic, Oil, Textural Originals~Fountain Hills, Arizona

February AD In American Art Collector ~ Ruff Road ~ Amy Tuso ~ Arizona

"Ruff Road"

36" x 36" x 1.5"

Textural Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped ~ No frame needed

The new issue of American Art Collector is out with our current ad. We tried a 1/2 page ad this time and while it looks very nice, I have decided that the full page has much more impact.

I chose "Ruff Road" for this issue as it really depicted what my husband and I were going through after our home invasion in November, which was the time period the February ad had to be submitted.

"Ruff Road" has many, many layers of acrylic and glaze and is highly textured. Every time I look at this piece of art, I see more and more in it that surprises me - and I created it! "Ruff Road" also reminds me that no matter what life hands us, with time and prayer we can walk over the layers and through to the other side. We may emerge somewhat different in a way because of the lessons learned, but we always manage to stand back up - perhaps standing even a little bit stronger than before.

Please take some time and visit my website. I really do want to hear feedback about my art work, so leave me a message and of course, if you want any more info about a certain piece I will get back to you.

May you have a wonderful weekend and may it be filled with light, love and peace....Amy©

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Amy Tuso~Daily Painter Of Abstract, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative and Intuitive Acrylic, Oil and Textural Originals.

3 Tone Blue Barn With Copper Roof ~ Amy Tuso ~ Fountain Hills, AZ

"3 Tone Blue Barn With Copper Roof"

24" x 13" x 1.5"

Oil with Metallic Copper Oil

Gallery Wrapped

A dear one stopped by for an unexpected visit this morning and I am reminded that there is so much more to life when you take time to let go of self imposed restrictions and grasp all the happiness that is exactly in front of you.

Stop along the way today and look around at all that you perhaps take for granted...and smile with you entire being.

Please visit my website and take a peek at my inner soul.

Peace, light and love...Amy©

www.amytuso.com

"Eventually you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is." - Gary Zukav

"Tin Roof Red Barn" ~ Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter Of Original Oils and Acrylics

"Tin Roof Red Barn"

18" x 24" x 1.5"

Oil

Last week I received word from Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale that they would like to represent my artwork! Fantastic!

"Tin Roof Red Barn" is a featured new work piece for Xanadu on their website. Another fantastic!! Can you tell that I'm pleased about this new development :}

I've been painting for close to 10 years and when I decided last year to start marketing my art more aggressively, I was filled with many thoughts. There was so much to do to bring my name and my art to the attention of the art world and public. I have a very solid base in business and business management which is proving to be a major blessing. However, there are times when I start feeling overwhelmed with the business aspect and not having enough time to just paint!

I have found that recently I am my own worse enemy in that I place struggles upon myself instead of just taking one step at a time.

In 1996 I experienced a wonderful spiritual journey and during my meditative sauna sweats I began "automatic writing" from Spirit. Recently Spirit reminded me of these writings and directed me into re-reading them. Wow! In reading these dictations again I am amazed at the lessons and teachings.

Yesterday during my meditative morning walk, Spirit told me to stop struggling. I was reminded that the first "automatic writing" was entitled "Struggling". I re-read this piece yesterday and would like to share a portion here with you...

"You're trying too hard - stop struggling. Come within the darkness. Redefine your goals. There is an ancient inside trying to emerge. Look in the mirror, see both male and female sides. Stop questioning and accept. Slow down - moving too fast."

Sitting in reflection, in my minds' eye I see and smell the marshes. In this safe place a final message is given to me. I am told..."Listen with your heart, it will come."

November 1996©

And so, I have listened with my heart and am following my passion...and it has begun...

Have a blessed day filled with light, love and peace...Amy©

Amy Tuso - a humble artist from the shores of South Jersey to the high desert of Arizona

"Gatherer" by Amy Tuso~Daily Painter from Fountain Hills, AZ

"Gatherer"

24" x 20" x 1.5"

Oil on Acrylic background

My father had a favorite hymn that I always connected with Thanksgiving as that was the time as children we would sing it in school. I'm not 100% positive of the title by the first few words are..."We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing..."

There are times when I am doing my morning meditative walk around the lake that this song will repeat over and over in my mind, heart and soul. It is during those times that I literally "feel" my father's presence with me and we communicate. To me, reconnecting with my dad is one of the great blessings in my life and I am always left with a feeling of calmness, confidence and love.

Today the Arizona skies have cleared to a beautiful robin's egg blue and the surrounding mountains are snow capped. The air is crisp and clean and the sun is shining brightly! On this crisp, clear, beautiful Sunday morning I ask for the Lord's blessing and am so very grateful for his abundance in my world.

It is my deep intent to plead with God, Great Mystery and the Universe to help heal this nation and its' people. We are in crisis in so many, many aspects! I pray that he blanket us with his love, protection and healing and give thanks.

May you have a blessed Sunday and week ahead...peace, light and love...Amy©

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Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter from Arizona of Abstract, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative, Intuitive, Acrylic, Oil and Mixed media Originals.

"Reaching" by Amy Tuso~Arizona Daily Painter~Fountain Hills

"Reaching"

36" x 12" x 1.5"

Textural Acrylic

I am so pleased with the way this piece came together. It is part of my texture series that begs to be touched! The colors are super vibrant with many customized colors.

The last few days have been busy with both creating and connecting. I had a request from the Phoenix Herpetological Society to help with their fundraiser and decided to donate 2 of my paintings for the silent auction. Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting the president of the society and his charming wife. They told me that it is not easy to get funding for their society as they don't have "cutesy" animals but their needs are great as so many people buy reptiles as pets not realizing that they do grow. I was happy to help support their nonprofit organization as all creatures are God's creatures!

The fundraiser will be held on 2/26/10 at the Phoenix Zoo. If anyone is interested in helping or attending, check out their website www.phoenixherp.com

Peace, light and love...Amy©

Amy Tuso~Daily Painter~Fountain Hills~AZ

"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!

Please visit my website often as I am always creating and feel free to sign up to be notified of new works as they are posted. Your email address is never revealed to anyone.

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

Time Passes ~ Amy Tuso ~ Fountain Hills, AZ

"Time Passes"

40" x 30" x 1.5"

Oil

Traveling the back roads of the southwest on our Harley, we frequently go through very small villages where time has left its mark of the past and integrates with the present moving onto the future. I can sense the hope that was once there when the original people of the village dropped their roots. Sometimes there is a feeling of joyful expectations. Other times there is a deep sense of struggle and loss. Mostly there is a sense of community whatever the outcome was or the future promises.

This painting depicts the past with the grave markings of the cross and decaying buildings, the present with the rehabilitated houses and the future through worship in the church with the door wide open.

I think that we all walk through stages of joyful expectations, deep struggles and loss towards the promises of the future each and everyday.

Give thanks for the abundance (not necessarily monetary - in fact - not tangible but soulful) of the past, present and future with pure intention and be open to blessings from the universe!

Wishing you an abundant day filled with light and love...Amy©

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"If you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it." - Hardy D. Jackson

~Amy Tuso~

Daily Painter Of Abstract, Contemporary, Expressionist, Emotional, Innovative, Intuitive, Original Oil and Acrylic Paintings

"Red Dress" ~ Amy Tuso

"Red Dress"

48" x 24" x 1.5"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This painting was originally done as a "study" and evolved into a very sensual piece of art.

My imaginative story goes like this...they have just returned home from an evening out on the town where they enjoyed a marvelously delicious dinner. They decided to go to a jazz club to enjoy some soulful music spending a few hours dancing and enjoying each others' company.

The evening has come to a close and they are retiring to their master suite...from here...let your imagination finish the story.

This particular piece is not on my website but is available.

Here's to a very lovely Saturday nite :}

Peace, love and light...Amy©

www.amytuso.com

Amy Tuso ~ Daily Painter of Abstract, Contemporary, Expressionist, Innovative and Intuitive Original Art in Acrylic and Oil