The Art of Susan Shorter

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Details, baby, details! . . . #mysticalwomen #mysticalart #fantastartist #fantasyart #fantasy #fantasypainting #feminine #artofinstagram #art #womenofindianapolisarts #visablewomen #traditionalart #traditionalartist #traditionalpainting #imaginedrealism #scifiart #womenwhopaint #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorpainter #outerspace #fantasyartoninstagram #painting #artwork #susanshorterart #spencerindiana #susanshorter #watercolour #femaleartist #womenwhoart https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTK3YhgR6K/?igshid=dhcxmvcn2w2

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves." William Shakespeare Starting work on the galaxies outside her window . . #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorpainter #girlswithlonghair #artistsofinstagram #hoosierartist #paintpaintpaint #illustration #illustrator #artistsofinstagram #susanshorter #susanshorterart #spencerindiana #fantasyart #feminine #womenwhopaint #visablewomen #workinprogressart #painting #artwork #wipart #workinprogressart #galaxies #stars #outerspace #fantasyart #imaginedrealism #scifiart https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3XAqjAYfn/?igshid=1sk5hahekmh9k

Painting delicious little cabochons 😊 I love jewel tones . . . #watercolorillustration #watercolorartists #fantasyartists #artfantasy #coolart #epicart #susanshorterart #spencerindiana #fantasyart #imaginedrealism #femaleartists #womenwhopaint #instaarts #hoosierartist #artwork_daily #artwork_in_studio #artoninsta #artaddict #feminineart #womenartists #illustrativeart #artsagram #worldofartists #gemstones #cabochons #jewels #wipart #workinprogressart #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgZT1eAUST/?igshid=crfolimy0awe

More tones in the hair, worked the gold of the frame out, and laid in her crown... Just keep painting 😊 . . . #watercolorillustration #watercolorartists #fantasyartists #artfantasy #coolart #epicart #susanshorterart #spencerindiana #fantasyart #imaginedrealism #femaleartists #womenwhopaint #instaarts #hoosierartist #artwork_daily #artwork_in_studio #artoninsta #artaddict #feminineart #womenartists #illustrativeart #artsagram #worldofartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdp-XuAfNl/?igshid=1xn9k5ncepaif

I just keep hearing Ozzy Osborne singing,"She's going through changeeessssss" Thanks @ozzyosbourne nice of you to modify your song for my painting 😉 Added some more layers of detail in the hair, and worked more on the frame. Ya'll have a happy Thursday! . . #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist  #watercolorpainter  #girlswithlonghair  #artistsofinstagram  #hoosierartist  #fantastartist  #fantasyart  #feminine  #artofinstagram  #art #womenwhopaint #visablewomen  #workinprogressart #wipart  #painting  #artwork  #susanshorterart  #spencerindiana  #fantasyart  #imaginedrealism  #crown  #gold  #royalty  #susanshorter  #paintingprocess #quarantineart #fantasywomen #artofquarantine #fantasyillustration #illo https://www.instagram.com/p/CBS-o-xgS4r/?igshid=1h2vogrqvdjp4

Laid in some cool tones, and working around the frame. . . . #watercolorpainting  #watercolorartist  #watercolorpainter  #girlswithlonghair  #artistsofinstagram  #hoosierartist  #fantastartist  #fantasyart  #feminine  #artofinstagram  #art  #womenwhopaint  #visablewomen  #workinprogressart  #painting  #artwork #wipart #womenwhoart  #susanshorterart  #spencerindiana  #fantasyart #imaginedrealism  #crown  #gold  #royalty  #susanshorter  #paintingprocess  #womenrule  #quarantineart https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQcjTcAtmU/?igshid=h0arqqa9c7q7

Moving along... . . . #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorpainter #girlswithlonghair #artistsofinstagram #hoosierartist #fantastartist #fantasyart #feminine #artofinstagram #art #womenwhopaint #visablewomen #workinprogressart #painting #artwork #susanshorterart #spencerindiana #fantasyart #imaginedrealism #crown #gold #royalty #susanshorter #paintingprocess #womenrule https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOV6f8AE14/?igshid=xk1yix2na22w

I am excited to finally share with you the cover I created for my friend's book! I did both the painting and the design layout with text (with a few tips from my pro husband) and I am pleased with how it turned out. If you would like to see all the steps in how I created it, I made the Patreon post public. This will also give you a good idea of what I share on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/36464458 If you would like to get your hands on your very own "Disarming the Dragon" you can get it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08977QM8P/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U_3xOZEbKGKNHG1?fbclid=IwAR1WsJzWxGXAbXnMdQvfdWVysq2zsJi1uXdQ2PIUA_949SmintnrbH50cvw #bookcover #coverart #illustrator #dragons #dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #fantasy #patreon #bookdesign #illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #knightinshiningarmor #knight #disarmingthedragon #curtissdavis @curtissdavis77 #spiritual #digitalpainting #digitalart #bookart #reddragon #armor https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDlWclhAWH/?igshid=btqqjt2x2jmz

Well, it's that time again artists! #artvsartist Time to share our art. Let me see your work! www.susanshorter.com https://www.patreon.com/SusanShorter #artvsartist #artistsofinstagram #hoosierartist #portfolio #2020art #fantasyart #fantasy #fantasyartist #traditionalart #traditionalartist #instartist #instaart #womenwithpencils #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #spiritanimal #owl #wings #feathers #wisdom #symbolism #feminine #feminineart #highlydetailed #fantasywork #peoplewhodraw #susanshorter #susanshorterart #spencerindiana https://www.instagram.com/p/B_muM-IgEDv/?igshid=1veavy3528q3p

If you've been considering joining my Patreon community, there's no better time than now bc I JUST gifted my Patrons with a COMPLETE download of my coloring book to entertain you during your quarantine. Go check it out! Patreon.com/SusanShorter . . . #patreonartists #freeart #coloringbook #coloringpages #coloringpage #linedrawing #dragons #dragonmaiden #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #spiritanimal #fantasyart #fantasy #patreon #giveaways #artgift #supportthearts #hoosierartist #illustration #illustrator #artistsofinstagram #hoosier #supportartists #quarantineart #fantasywomen #fantasyartoninstagram #beautifulwoman #badassart https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PdzZDAUmc/?igshid=lmm81v0lioqs

Moving along... but what do I name her? . . . #fantastartist #graphiteworks #graphitedrawing #fantasy #fantasyart #drawing #drawdrawdraw #spencerindiana #susanshorter #pencildrawing #pencilart #graphiteworks #kindredspirit #spiritguide #womenwithpencils #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #spiritanimal #owl #wings #feathers #boomerang #iloveart #closeup #artcrop #wisdom #symbolism #owlsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birdpeople https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hJEUpgbs_/?igshid=zorwhuo8x7o7

Working on finishing some new things in preparation for the gallery show in April. . . #fantastartist #graphiteworks #graphitedrawing #fantasy #fantasyart #drawing #drawdrawdraw #spencerindiana #susanshorter #pencildrawing #pencilart #graphiteworks #kindredspirit #spiritguide #womenwithpencils #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #spiritanimal #owl #wings #feathers #boomerang #iloveart #galleryart #galleryprep #wisdom #symbolism https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cmjaYgh1T/?igshid=sjfmu8eovstz

"Priest". He is pencil, ink, white charcoal, and white ink. #inspired #fantasyart #fantasy #illo #drawing #magic #traditionalart #traditionalartist #art #tonedpaper #characterdesign #creaturedesign #oldman #priest #jewelry #idraw #shading #fancypants #inkwork #horns #cloaked #susanshorter #susanshorterart #womenwithpencils #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #illustratorsofinstagram #fantasyillustration #pencildrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XxFQcASSg/?igshid=6uitgy7um5j1

New Art! And yes, he was totally inspired by the drawings Ralph Horsley's been posting. We all know I love working on toned paper anyway, but seeing him just clearly having fun drawing these characters, made me loosen up, and I just love my new little horned dude. I've named him "Priest".  He is pencil, ink, white charcoal, and white ink. @ralph_horsley #inspired #fantasyart #fantasy #illo #drawing #magic #traditionalart #traditionalartist #art #tonedpaper #characterdesign #creaturedesign #oldman #priest #jewelry #idraw #shading #fancypants #inkwork #horns #cloaked #susanshorter #susanshorterart #womenwithpencils #womenwhodraw #visablewomen #mythology #illustratorsofinstagram #fantasyillustration #pencildrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PMUC4A6Rv/?igshid=1xvsu60rpicnj

Sketching a little fanart of my favorite couple ❤ still needs a lot of work, but I'm diggin it so far. @samheughan @caitrionabalfe #outlander #outlanderfanart #clanfrazer #drawing #drawdrawdraw #traditionalart #traditionalartist #sassenach #romance #truelove #bestcouple #starzzoutlander #starzz #jamieandclaire #jamiefrazer #clairefraser #sketching #fanart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FiDlrgyO6/?igshid=3jmau59b454

The Priest with his pencils and inks done... I can't WAIT to show it to you after the white and light sections are laid in 😃 . . . #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrator #lovewhatyoudo #artistsofinstagram #hoosierartist #illustration #fantasy #fantasyart #drawing #drawdrawdraw #susanshorter #susanshorterart #tonedpaper #fantasyillo #fantasyillustration #pencildrawing #pencilart #characterdesign #creaturedesign #oldman #priest #jewelry #idraw #shading #fancypants #inkwork #horns https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ErmY4AegW/?igshid=npzi9997s251