Neighborly Adoration

Meet my neighbor Jacob w/his true love. We had the most spiritual chat in the parking lot tonight. The 3 if us are huge thrifters...we usually see each other at our fav thrift in Tea, South Dakota. This is an 11"x14" watercolor painting. I used clear glitter, markers I bought of TEMU and watercolor paints.

Introducing Siblings: Aster & Jayse

Meet siblings Aster (17) and Jayse (soon to be 9)  ....  

Both paintings are 11"x14" hand-drawn, and hand-painted by yours truly. I used watercolor markers, acrylic markers, watercolor paints, and black Sharpies to draw these on April 10, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  All rights reserved.

Exciting Times Are Ahead

These were my drawings from the last calendar I created back in 2021. Covid hit and my sales tanked. I am happy to announce that I have created three months so far for 2025's calendar.

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.