Mental Health Matters

 In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, please CALL 988

The Helpline Center is located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Wonder Twins: Activate!!!

 Introducing Identical Twinsies

Evelyn and Gretchen

Huge Taylor Swift fans

Hand-Drawn on April 2, 2024 using watercolor paper, crayons, chalkboard markers, watercolor paints, colored pencils by Amy Susan Petrik, Sioux Falls, SD.

This is a 9 inch by 12 inch painting.

Zandbroz Variety is THE Place to Be

Introducing Ms. Jamie of Zandbroz Variety

Downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota

It was her lucky day when I popped into her shop 

and I found Miss Etta and her at the register. 

Spread kindness like the wind is blowing 100mph.

This is a 9"x12" original watercolor painting. I used chalkboard markers, watercolor paints, crayons and watercolor paper to create her liking. All rights reserved 2024.

Meet Miss Etta

 

This is Miss Etta.

Amazing human walking amongst us. Saw her walking to and from "somewhere," daily in front of the building I work at on Phillips in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has a super groovy vibe about her and when you see someone like that, I really want to meet them. The other day, I spent my lunch hour at my favorite store in Sioux Falls: Zandbroz Variety. Literally walked into the store and there she was in all her glory. I am almost positive, I freaked her out by gushing. But she agreed to letting me draw/paint her liking. And... she loved my creation. 

Here is an awesome Human Kindness Tip: You see someone with a certain groove about them, men or women or a doggo or a fascinating kid... Tell them. People do not compliment others at all. Ever. Life is so short and so many people wander around about life... and it's easy and simple to pay a sincere compliment to any one/thing breathing on Planet Earth.

Announcing 2025 Calendars are in the Works

Freeing up a lot of free time for this year. I have already started creating each month for 2025...

The Harvey - Davis Chronicles

 Meet the Siblings: Harvey and Davis

9" x 12" whimsical watercolor art

by Amy Susan Petrik, Sioux Falls Artists, South Dakota 

Love Kids' Imaginations

Harvey (4) and big sister, Davis (7) are magically turned into a superhero and a theatrical rock star. And she is a Girl Scout!!!! (Huge Score!!!!)

Drawn on March 27, 2024, with a Black Sharpie and bright watercolor paints...plus clear glitter!!!! 

Created by Amy Susan Petrik. All rights reserved. 

Trumpeting Jake

Jake. My 10-year-old trumpet-playing next-door neighbor... 

We have been neighbors for 11 months. Quirky kid but me too. 

Drawn March 27, 2024. 9"x12" watercolor art by Amy Susan Petrik.

Genuine Humans Exist

 

Another human I have had contact with within the past 365 days.... And no, his eyeballs are not really crossed. I tell my brain to draw normal and this is the end result of what my right hand decided upon. Also an 8 inch by 10 inch original hand drawn with a Sharpie and a mixture of colored pencils, markers, and watercolor paints on watercolor paper. And i am the artist who performed this magic on March 21, 2024.

Let's Continue to Lift Others Up

The newest watercolor doodle of a young lady who has the prettiest blue eyes. This is an 8"x10" original hand-drawn, hand-painted watercolor painting by yours truly, Amy Susan Petrik, 3.21.2024. All rights reserved.