Hello Everyone,
There’s a new show called “Views of the Cruz” depicting places of local artist’s, that fuel their creativity in our area, at the Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 1/6-2/5/17. And there will be a MEMBER’S RECEPTION (A-L) on Sat. 1/14/17 from 3-5pm. My 30”x20” photo collage (a high gloss metal print) entitled “Colorful Evening Boardwalk” will be part of the exhibition. It’s so interesting to see all the different types of art and the way the artists express themselves through their work. I’m thrilled to be a part of this show! I hope you can stop by and check it out. Happy New Year Everyone!
Sincerely’
Susan Kessler

Just in time for the holidays, there’s a new art exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League called “Small Works in a Great Space”! All the artwork in the show has to be 12″ or less and under $200. which makes it an affordable gift option for art lovers. I have two 12″ x 12″ photo collage metal prints (with a high gloss finish) in the show. One is called “Purple Flowered Lit Boardwalk” and the other is “Yellow Flowered Sunset Lighthouse”. They are priced at only $125 each. The show runs from Dec. 9 – Dec. 30, 2106 and there is a reception on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3-5pm. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll stop by and check it out.
To see bigger versions (12″ x 18″) of these pictures on my website, look under Photo Collages for “Picturesque Lit Boardwalk” and “Floral Sunset Lighthouse”. Also, I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

Hello Again,
At the Santa Cruz Art League from October 22 – November 13, 2016, there is an exhibit called “Energy & Stillness: A National Abstract Exhibit”, which is a juried art show, and I’m excited and honored that my acrylic painting “Decent Into Madness (with purple hope)” was accepted to be in such a prestigious show. The show really captures the creative “out of the box” imaginations of the artists chosen to have their work displayed in this exhibit. If you’re in Santa Cruz, you should stop by and check it out! Their address is: 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. I hope your enjoying these beautiful autumn days!

Hello Again,
I’m very honored by the wonderful owners of Nut Kreations at 104 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, CA, who have graciously allowed me to exhibit my paintings, metal prints and photo collages in their store during the month of October 2016. And I have to say, their nuts are yummy! They’ve let me use all of their walls to really have a significant exhibit space. I’m very grateful for this opportunity, and I hope (if you’re in Santa Cruz) you’ll check it out!
Sincerely,
Susan Kessler

Hello Everyone,
I am very excited and honored to have my photography work on display at the beautiful Om Gallery, 1201 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060! The exhibit runs from 8/5/16 to 9/8/16. If you happen to be in Santa Cruz, I hope you’ll check it out!
Sincerely,
Susan Kessler

Hello Everyone,

Once again I’m very proud and honored to announce that for the third year in a row, my work in photography was chosen for the cover of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association’s Membership Directory! This time I was even given a wonderful testimonial from Lolly Belanger, the Executive Director! See below:

The Santa Cruz County Bar Association is extremely grateful to photographer Susan Kessler for allowing us to use her stunning photos for the covers of our annual membership directories. Susan’s iconic images of local sights, including an ocean view of the Boardwalk, the colorful cottages of Capitola Village, the surfer statue on West Cliff Drive, and other gorgeous shots of our coastline, have made our publications stand out year after year.

Lolly Belanger, Executive Director
Santa Cruz County Bar Association and
Lawyer Referral Service

Sincerely,
Susan Kessler

Hello Again,
The weather is getting warmer and Santa Cruz is a great place to be at this time of the year! Of course, for me, anytime of the year in Santa Cruz is good. Lately, I’ve been working on some new photo collages, among other things. Also, for the third year in a row, one of my photographs will be used again on the cover of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association’s Membership Directory July 2016 – June 2017, more on that later. Anyway, here’s one of my newest creations. I hope all of you have some great, upcoming summer experiences!
Sincerely,
Susan Kessler

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Hello Again,
I hope everyone is doing well! One of my latest works of art is called “Eclectic Santa Cruz” and the photo collage actually has ten photo collages in one! It’s currently on display at the Santa Cruz Art League in the “Local Essence Member’s Exhibit-Part 1 (A-K) from January 8-31. And you’re all invited to the reception on Saturday January 16, from 3:00-5:00 PM. The address is 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Their regular hours are Wed.-Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-4 and 1st Fridays 12-9 PM. Although this show will be over before the next 1st Friday, I hope you’ll check it out before then. It looks great in person!
My wish is for everyone to be healthy and happy in this New Year!
Sincerely,
Susan Kessler
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Hello Again,
Well it’s a new year with lots of exciting possibilities. To start off this new year, I have one of my photo collages called “Dahlia Sunset” at the Pacific Art League. It’s located at: 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. On January 8, 2016 there with be a reception from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Of course you’re all invited if you happen to be out that way. The show runs through January 28, 2016 with the gallery open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. More art news coming in the near future! Again, Happy New Year everyone!
Sincerely,
Susan Kessler