Because you have to paint what you love, that's why.

So here is a wall of sailing paintings at my gallery, Art and Soul.  The newest is the diptych upper right corner.  Working Boat races at Grenada Sailing Festival.  As I have said many times, when I stop loving it, I will stop painting it.

Susan Mains Art School

Ok, I know the title is ambitious, but after years of people asking for art lessons, I think I have found a way to do it.  I have started a video demonstration of how I paint, and all I ask is that you give me feedback.

That means helpful comments, not necessarily about the quality of the video.  This is a beta version, and what I am interested in knowing is if I am communicating well enough that you can follow the instructions.

So, watch the You tube video, subscribe, and follow the playlist.  Let me know what you think!

Happy painting.   By the way, you can get materials at Art and Soul at Spiceland Mall.

Sail on Grenada!

Sail on Grenada Susan Mains 36" x 40" AcrylicThe Grenada workboats–always attractive, compelling, fierce-and-friendly. Just a little
pre-season painting, anticipating the racing at the end
of January, early February on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada.
Thanks Arti for the inspiration!

Grenada Sailing Week  check out the fun!

Caribbean Dancing Girls

Caribbean Dancing Girls 24" x 30" Acrylic

Caribbean Bele Dancing Diptych 20" x 32" Acrylic

Ok there is a story about this--click here to learn more!  

September show at Art and Soul Gallery

Have a look at new works at Art and Soul.  There is some real magic going on in this beautiful space!

Click here to see it.

Fantastic art from Grenada in the Caribbean!  Kirani James Olympic Gold