Sue Schlabach – Artist, photographer and upcycler living in Vermont. Viewer of the world through eyes and lens.

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Ways to finish. I’m not usually too good at this

Ways to finish. I’m not usually too good at this, but today I put on the Staple Singers and they carried me through resolving a number of pieces that have languished in the corner. Not all are 100% complete, but here are the pieces I’ve been revolving between all day. I’m so glad I reworked my studio layout a few weeks ago. Today tested it perfectly: I can rotate all around the room and I’m wasting no paint. My mom would be proud :).
#thelittlebrickvtstudio #vtartist #workinprogress #finishwhatyoustart #sueschlabachart

Twenty years ago the sky was so blue when I heard

Twenty years ago the sky was so blue when I heard the terrible news coming from New York City. I was six months pregnant and questioning the choice to bring life into the world. My mom—rest her soul—reminded me that each generation of our family carried children into violent times and that the hope of children can help us repair and heal. Today, as we remember those who died—and all their loved ones in their loss—let’s take in the solace of a blue sky. Let’s pass some love and gentleness on to each other.

Work in process. Layering layering layering colors

Work in process. Layering layering layering colors.
#thelittlebrickstudiovt

Sweet, bright, delicate, fragile and sturdy. You c

Sweet, bright, delicate, fragile and sturdy. You can apply these descriptions to most of the people you meet and the plants you see by the roadside.
#bekind

Sweet corn epitomizes summer dinner from my childh

Sweet corn epitomizes summer dinner from my childhood. In Pennsylvania we ate it from July into August and the variety of choice was Silver Queen. Here in Vermont the corn isn’t ready until late August and our crop is really only just coming in fully now. (Just in time to worry about frost). So delicious. We ate it for lunch and processed 24 ears for the freezer. Should have 50 more ears coming along in this next week.
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#sweetcorn #kitchengarden #preservingfood #vermontgardener #littlebrickvt

I never tire of this view at the top of a nearby h

I never tire of this view at the top of a nearby hill. Could have done with a few less mosquitoes. The walk beat away the tight muscles after a two day road trip. #gratefultobehome

How do you take care of yourself? Self care for me

How do you take care of yourself? Self care for me is always a hot soak in the tub.

Results of a studio session @wildappleart yesterda

Results of a studio session @wildappleart yesterday. I’ve missed painting in the company of others, so our creative meet up was good for the heart and soul. Grateful for these talented friends and artists in my life! @lemographie @moirahershey @pancakesvt #wildappleart #wildappleartist

Sink full of vitamins we’ll eat this winter. #ch

Sink full of vitamins we’ll eat this winter.
#chardchardchard #augustgarden #winteriscoming #eastbarnardvt

The layered wet world. Blanketed.

The layered wet world. Blanketed.

Last week’s bouquet from @debdimasi and @darylsh

Last week’s bouquet from @debdimasi and @darylshawnmusic is slowly and elegantly slipping toward becoming a Vanitas painter’s subject. Right @ksbrodis?
#artinthekitchen #thelittlebrickvt #vanitas

Nestled. Hay cut. Distant lights.

Nestled. Hay cut. Distant lights.

Neighborhood tonight: rain imminent, windows open

Neighborhood tonight: rain imminent, windows open and hint of music playing. Good cooking smells wafting about above the daylilies.

@govphilscott as you are sleeping comfortably, hun

@govphilscott as you are sleeping comfortably, hundreds of Vermonters are now out of the motels, many on the streets or in unstable shelters because of actions that you have taken. How can you be ok with that? Nobody should be homeless right now; not only is this a human rights crisis, the long term economic impact is terrible for our state. It is your responsibility to take these actions immediately to protect our state’s most vulnerable:

1. Extend the GA motel program for Vermonters experiencing homelessnes and housing insecurity until such time as those utilizing the program can be transitioned to permanent housing.
2. Continue the moratorium on evictions
3. Keep in place all increased food access including expanded Maximum Snap Benefits, Everyone Eats and all Food Resource programs.

It is unconscionable when our state is flush with resources that anyone goes without shelter, without needed support and without food. Take these actions immediately to show Vermont you care about homelessness and poverty even when we’re not ALL in a crisis. #vtpoli #endhomelessnessvt

Yes, I will sit in the corner. Don’t mind at all

Yes, I will sit in the corner. Don’t mind at all.

This corner has pretty sweet views! This is my third office move of the summer, and it may become permanent (if I don’t get too distracted by the action in the neighborhood).
#workathome #thelittlebrickvtstudio

No one does a vignette so well as Juliana @jlangdo

No one does a vignette so well as Juliana @jlangdonantiquesandart. Treasures abound at every turn. And what a treat to exchange ‘better than fiction’ tales with Juliana. Novelists looking for material? They should have been there to overhear.

Scenes from last night’s painting demo at Hanove

Scenes from last night’s painting demo at Hanover, NH, Farmer’s Market with @howelibrary. Thanks to all the visitors, young and old who stopped by and watched me paint, talked about art and observations, and took in the beautiful summer evening. Thanks too for the delicious smells of Caribbean food, fresh roasted coffee and other delights at the market!
#hanoverfarmersmarket #howelibrary #hanovernh #pleinairpainter #vtartist #paintingdemo #thelittlebrickstudiovt

Water. Color. Longest day of the year is rumbling

Water. Color.
Longest day of the year is rumbling, flashing and so so lush.
#summersolstice #vermont #raindrops #seasonspoetry #hellosummer #thunderstorm #eastbarnardvt

I’m having flashbacks to playing the Memory Game

I’m having flashbacks to playing the Memory Game. All because my gorgeous new business cards arrived today and while turning imaginary cartwheels I laid them all out in a grid on the kitchen table. Thanks to @moo for your superb quality. Looking at all my little baby paintings makes me feel a sense of accomplishment and excitement to keep embarking on this artistic journey. Which image do you like best?

If you ever question whether one person can make a

If you ever question whether one person can make a difference by their actions, this field of lupines is your answer. My Dad transformed this hillside from a field of grass to naturalized lupine field that expands and shifts every year. He started 15 years ago with a few transplanted volunteer seedlings from his garden. Then he cut and spread seed heads in the years after that. After the spires become dry seed husks he mows the field which further distributes the seed. Daffodils come first and then the lupine. He was inspired by our neighbor Charlotte’s natural field garden and thought he’d try it. What did he have to lose by trying? I love my dad’s optimistic act all those years ago.
#starttoday #thebesttimetoplantatreewastwentyyearsagothenextbesttimeisnow #lupines

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