Haven Contemporary

This painting entitled "Partners" is a part of the Calm series. A series of portraits covering swimmers and beachgoers of various ages. The Calm Series is inspired by the tranquil serenity while visiting the beach. The landscape is a calm water view with clear blue skies. Our artist Susan Havens-Morris takes the vision of the beach as a white place to think. The blowing wind and crashing waves are often a white noise allowing one to connect oneness with nature that we often overlook. 

This painting depicts a man and a woman sitting on a beach with water in the background.

Size: 40" H x 43" W x 2" D
Medium: Acrylic on deep craddled wood panel

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist Susan Havens-Morris.

On display at Gallery Haven, located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin' Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

This original painting is from our new Calm beach portrait and landscape series featuring swimmer art, beaches, and water.

Title: Marathon Swimmer in Gold Cap
Painting Size: 23"h x 22"w x 2"d
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 2" deep Cradled Wood Panel.

Complementary Framing and Local Delivery or Shipping are included.

This series of swimming paintings were done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local owner and artist Susan Havens-Morris. 

This painting is presented at Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

This piece is entitled, Mermaid of the Gulf. She has sun-soaked skin from multiple days at the beach, and some soft whisps of pink are showing through. A fragile gold crown is placed on her head to symbolize age and royalty.

This piece is a part of the Calm series. A series of portraits covering swimmers of various ages. The series derives from our Artist Susan Havens-Morris's evacuation to Fort Walton Beach Florida, during the 2021 Hurricane Ida Storm in New Orleans. these pieces are inspired by her daily walks along the beach and seeing various beachgoers. 

Size: 32" W x 32" H x 2" D 

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist Susan Havens-Morris.
©2021-23 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

From our Calm Series of original paintings featuring the ocean, swimmers, and people at the beach. This one is a portrait of a swimmer at rest by the tranquil serenity of the beach. The landscape is still water and clear blue skies. Our artist takes the vision of the beach as a white place to think. The blowing wind and crashing waves are often a white noise allowing one to think. There is a connected oneness with nature that we often overlook. 

This painting captures a woman in a swimmer's cap, a swim team-style bathing suit, in contemplation gazing off into the distance. This can be disarming as most work expects action, but this is meant to attract Calm.

Size: 23"w x 24"h x 2"d

Mixed Media: Acyrlic on deep wooden gallery panel

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist Susan Havens-Morris.
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-22 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

This painting entitled Son of Navarre is a part of the Calm series. A series of portraits covering swimmers and beachgoers of various ages. The Calm Series is inspired by the tranquil serenity while visiting the beach Susan escaped to while evacuating from Hurricane Ida.

The landscape is a calm water view with clear blue skies. Our artist Susan Havens-Morris takes the vision of the beach as a nice place to think. The blowing wind and crashing waves are often a white noise allowing one to connect oneness with nature that we often overlook. 

This painting depicts a young man on the beach.

Size: 70"H x 22"W x 2"D
Medium: Acrylic on deep cradled wood panel

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist Susan Havens-Morris.

©2022-2023Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

This original painting is entitled Daughter of Navarre and is a part of the Calm series. The Calm Series is inspired by the tranquil serenity while visiting the beach Susan escaped to while evacuating from Hurricane Ida. 

The blowing wind and crashing waves are often a white noise allowing one to connect oneness with nature that we often overlook. A delightful escape from reality into a playful and joyful world.

This painting depicts a young woman on the beach.

Size: 70"H x 22"W x 2"D
Medium: Acrylic on deep cradled wood panel

Complementary framing in any of our five colors, White, Black, Grey, Lt Wood, and Rustic Brown.

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by gallery owner and local artist Susan Havens-Morris.

Gallery Haven, located in the French Quarter,
621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-23 Haven Contemporary and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved. 

This is the second installment in the Evolution Series. Her name is Julia, and the subject is in her late teens. Our Artist captures the moody teen years through a drastic change in color. There is navy being introduced in the background, yet a fuller crown has grown. This signals the beginning of realization in her life, a teen's bliss full ignorance begins to escape her. Notice even the flowers have become thicker and more volume. 

Mixed Media Original Painting: Acrylic, plaster, and oil stick on wooden cradled panel

Original Size: 48"w x 43"h

The original is a one-of-a-kind painting. 

Buyers have the option to choose one of five complimentary framing options. 

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist and gallery owner Susan Havens-Morris.
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-22 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

This one painting series is entitled "Coming Home". The series was inspired by coming back after Hurricane Ida here in New Orleans. The soft dome is consumed by the morning light, while the remaining darkness moves on from the night prior. 

Original Painting: Acrylic on Deep Wooden Gallery Panel with Gold Edge.

Original Size: 28"w x 28"h x 2"d

The original is a one-of-a-kind painting.

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artist and gallery owner Susan Havens-Morris.
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2021-2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

This intriguing pair is part of our Crow Studies Collection, entitled Study #2 and Study #3. "Crows are so interesting to me they are the perfect study in graphic art" said artist Susan Havens-Morris 

The two studies explore texture in black and white. They are such a strong statement piece and would be perfectly displayed together or separated to flank a fireplace or either side of a hallway. 

Mixed Media: acrylic paint, oil stick on wooden gallery panel

Contemporary Art Paintings

Complementary framing is included with these original pieces.

Each Orginal Size: 36"w x 49" H x 2" D together would be 72" wide

This painting can be seen along with other originals at our gallery:

Gallery Haven is located at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans in the historic French Quarter. Our gallery is filled with this, and other local art.

©2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

The Royal Street Horse Post Painting truly showcases the regality that New Orleans has to offer.

The rich greens and blues combined with the rich brass offer a strong background to showcase this stoic horse. The clean lines remind one of the structure and tradition that the city was molded on, while the crackles in the media remind us that the city's history runs deep in its veins.

The simplicity of this horse reminds us that classic is always best, whether it be for a meal, outfit, or accent piece. Royal Street Horse offers a clean take on the horse collection that would be a great addition to any home, office, or library. We hope this piece speaks to the traditionalist in you! 

Royal Street Horse is an original mixed media painting. The horse image is mounted to a wooden panel. Textured paper surrounds the image creating a unique background. 

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, and Oil Pastel

Original Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and half-size prints.

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

See this and other originals at our gallery:
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

The Bienville Street Horse stands out in front of its warm yellow and dark red background. In the same way that Bienville Street is a perfect spot to catch a sunset on Bayou St. John, our Bienville Street Horse feels like it's galloping along the waterfront during sunrise. 

The lighting on the horse himself is highlighted to appear to be the rays of sun shining through the clouds. The shadows from the clouds contrast against his blue-gray color, enhancing the detail in his mane. The textured paper gives the illusion of murky Bayou water reflecting off of him.

Bienville Street Horse is an original mixed media painting. The horse image is mounted to a wooden panel. Textured paper surrounds the image creating a unique background. 

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, and Oil Pastel

Original Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and half-size prints.

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

See this and other originals at our gallery:
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

The Decatur Street Horse swims atop the boozy colors of red wine and dark whiskey. The sight of this painting transports one to the lively strolls in the French Quarter past Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, and Washington Park with Mint Juleps in tow!

The crumbled effect of this painting reminds us of the peaks and waves of the Mississippi River, which runs parallel to Decatur Street. The blue and white highlights are reminiscent of an evening spent on the riverwalk passing the steamboats and hearing the late night jazz musicians serenade your soul. 

Decatur Street Horse would be a lovely addition to any vacation home or formal entertaining space. Whether it is placed in a focal point or accent point, this painting is sure to be the main talking point! 

Decatur Street Horse is an original mixed media painting. The horse image is mounted to a wooden panel. Textured paper surrounds the image creating a unique background. 

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, and Oil Pastel

Original Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and half-size prints.

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

See this and other originals at our gallery:
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

Our Dauphine heirs to pure royalty. Gracefully in profile with a slight smile in the corner of her mouth. Her mane is lush and full of vibrant violet and chartreuse highlights that appear to flow in the breeze. She glances at you from the corner of her eye, giving away the impression of knowing something you have yet to discover. 

She sits against a dusty coral background, that is brushed over chips of dull emerald green. The chipping texture created in the background feels like a worn wallpaper crumbling in a ladies' powder room. Wisps of faded blue help balance with the emerald to not allow the coral color to overpower the background. 

The overall warmth created in the painting associated with a feminine quality allowing it to become a statement piece in a ladies' room or a gift for someone special.

The Dauphine Street Horse Post is an original mixed media painting of a horse head hitching post in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Today, Horse hitch posts like our Dauphine are used to both add an old-world charm to the city and to keep cars from parking on the sidewalk.

Our image was applied to a mixed media of textured paper background, mounted to a wooden panel, then enhanced with acrylic paint, and Oil Pastels.

Original Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and Half-size prints.

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

See this and other originals at our gallery:

Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with much more horse posts like this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

This Horse post is the sister piece to "Bourbon Street Brunch Horse". An equal compliment to bookend the beautiful fun pair. They work well as his and her gifts for your favorite lively couple or place in the entryway to welcome your guests to your cheerful festivities.

The strategic highlights were meant to enhance the flowing mane of the horse and ridged edges of the banding. The multiple colors cause the hitch to glow in a bright neon sense emulating the bright lights that illuminate Bourbon Street. The thin whitewash over the rainbow of color raises the horse off the background mimicking the subtle morning fog that creeps over the quarter streets in the early morning hours after a long evening on Bourbon. 

The fine glitter detail on this painting is original to this specific horse post. Every Mardi Gras this horse post is given a glitter bath, so much so that this horse is permanently glittery!

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, and Oil Pastel

Original Painting Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

See this and other originals at our gallery:
Gallery Haven is half a block from Royal Street in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

This is an original mixed media painting of a horse head hitching post on Bourbon St. in New Orleans, Louisiana. The horse hitching posts were originally used to "hitch" or tie a person's horse so that they could galavant around town running errands or grabbing cocktails. However, these days, they have a dual purpose of adding old-world charm and keeping cars from parking on the sidewalk! 

These horse posts can be seen all over New Orleans. They stand 42 inches tall and are made of sturdy cast iron, making them one of the staple details of New Orleans. 

This photo was mounted to a textured paper background, mounted to a wooden panel, then enhanced with acrylic paint, CrayPas, and Oil Pastels. Shown for its intricate ornamentation and fine details, the multiple lively colors bring out the character and pizazz of the area in which it is located. The fine glitter detail on the painting is original to this specific horse hitch and can be seen when visiting him in person on Bourbon Street. As the bright colors bleed into the complimentary white background, one appreciates the horse's natural shape and detail.

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, CrayPas, and Oil Pastel

Original Painting Size: 26"W x 32" H x 2" D - no longer available.

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and half-size prints.

Full Print: 20" W x 30" H
Half Print: 12" W x 18" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. All Paper Prints are photo prints from the original.

Perfect addition to your entryway, breakfast nook, or bar. 

See this and other originals at our gallery:
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter, 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

The Yellow Tomb is located in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans. St. Louis Cemetery was built in 1789, making it one of the oldest in the city.

One of the first things you'll see when you visit this cemetery is a bank of "wall vaults." These tombs stack gravesites, filing cabinet style, one above the other. 

Many of these vaults house families, like the tomb, featured here. After a body is interred, it is left undisturbed in the grave for a period of one year and one day. At that point, the remains may be pushed to the back of the tomb, leaving room for another body to be interred. In fact, you can see that detail in this piece.

It appears that this tomb holds four, with someone recently being added in the upper right-hand corner. That corner has been cut open and re-plastered separately from the other three.

Our process of using torn, textured paper adds a three-dimensional element to the piece, accentuating the unique history of this tomb. Paint wash is then applied, creating a warm yellow backdrop, enhancing the whites and dark grays of the tomb. The dark reds, blues, and greens around the gate contrast with the vibrant backdrop, detailing the texture of the piece.

This photo was mounted to a textured paper background on a wood panel, then enhanced with Acrylic paint, CrasPas, and Oil Pastel. 

Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, with Acrylic, CrasPas, and Oil Pastel

Original Size: 48" W x 67" H x 2" D

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full Print and Half Print 

Full Print: 48" W x 67" H

Half Print: 24" W x 34" H

The original is a one-of-a-kind painting. Prints are created from a photo from the original. 

Prints are on High-Quality Archival Paper with UV inks.

Here is a link to the other tombs in this collection:
Purple Tomb 
Green Tomb

The painting is locally handmade in our New Orleans studio. Our gallery is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street.

 ©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

The tombs in the cemeteries of New Orleans are works of art in themselves. This tomb is located in Greenwood Cemetery on Canal Street, New Orleans. 

This impressive, large-scale painting pays homage to this classic white marble family tomb. The remains of a cast-iron gate sit in front, sadly keeping no one out anymore. An Urn on top draped in cloth depicting the veil between life and death. The artful ornate carvings of the tomb are highlighted in layers of textural paint.

Just like the crumbling tombs, our process of using torn paper to create texture and imperfection. Paint wash is layered over to create this hauntingly beautiful emerald green backdrop in contrast to the white marble stone of the tomb. We hope we have captured the colorful history of this tomb.

Mixed Media Orginal Painting: Paper print mounted on wood panel, textured paper background, artfully enhanced with acrylic paint and oil pastel. 

Original Size: 48" W x 67" H x 2" D

The original is a one-of-a-kind painting. Prints are created from a photo taken of the original painting. 

Prints are on High-Quality Archival Paper with UV inks.

Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full Print and Half Print. 
Full Print: 48" W x 67" H
Half Print: 24" W x 34" H

The painting was done at our New Orleans studio in Uptown by local artists Gregory and Susan Morris.
Gallery Haven is located in the French Quarter at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans

©2022 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

Created by artists Gregory and Susan Morris, this original mixed media painting of St. Louis Cathedral combines their unique process. Applying layers of torn paper, photography, paint washes, and overlays of paint and oil stick to create a colorful, vibrant look at the city that has become their home together.

The original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting.
Original Mixed Media: Paper on wood panel, Acrylic, CrayPas, and Oil Pastel
Original Size: 36"W x 49" H x 2" D

Paper Print options are available for this piece in two sizes: Full-size and half-size prints.
Full Print: 36" W x 50" H
Half Print: 18" W x 25" H

Prints are photo reproductions from the original.
Prints are on High-Quality Archival Paper with UV inks.
Perfect addition to your entryway.

See this and other originals at our French Quarter retail gallery.
Gallery Haven is located at 621 Toulouse Street, New Orleans. Our gallery is filled with this, and other locally made New Orleans-inspired art.

©2022 Slippin Southern LLC and Gallery Haven, all rights reserved.

Our artist Susan Havens-Morris carved These wonderful pieces out of 100-year-old local reclaimed wood. Each house is carved, sanded, and raised on metal stakes to create funky angles. The windows and doors are carved and painted black to create visual space.

They are available in 3 sizes, complementing the original piece from which they came, our Population Series. Large, Medium, Small

Complimentary shipping is included with this piece.

*Please note the visual shape and style varies from piece to piece. When purchasing, we will email you a photographic list of the piece in stock within the size you have selected for you to choose from.

Local artists and gallery owner Susan Havens-Morris created This piece at our New Orleans studio in Uptown.

©2021-23 Gallery Haven and Slippin Southern LLC, all rights reserved.

Bring your living room, bar, music room or home speak-easy to life with this special Louis Armstrong framed carving, created for Jazz Fest 2022! By local artist Gregory Morris. 

Satchmo will be smiling down on you and your family everyday with this unique musical framed art creation adorning your walls.

This portrait of our beloved New Orleans musical legend was carved at our Uptown studio by artist Gregory Morris and krew of woodworking masters. The surface has a hand painted paint finish applied in black. Mr Armstrong is then carved into the wood exposing the wood's raw natural tones. Then its finished off by framing with a handsome reclaimed 100+-year-old wood that we leave natural. The exposed carving will patina and get darker with age.

You'll love how our Pops will remind you of Old New Orleans every day. It’s an excellent decoration that will make your home feel like Pennies from Heaven! 

Size:
48" w x 60" h x 2"d (Size Shown)
Color Shown: Cast Iron Black

This print continues the original painting "Tennis Court." The second print is "Tennis Ball." The print is a handmade limited edition of 150 artist prints signed in pencil by the artist Susan Havens-Morris. This print is of a tennis court with many colorful tennis balls laying on the court.

Size: 16" H x 12" W x 1.5" D

Comes framed in a beautiful deep 1.5" contemporary matte white MDF frame with a clear acrylic face.

Wipe with a soft dry cloth to clean the surface.

The Lower Right-hand corner will have the edition number signed.

This Listing is ONLY the Tennis Ball Print.

These are handmade artist prints; color, size, and positioning may vary from print to print.

Local artist and gallery owner Susan Havens-Morris did the printing at our New Orleans studio in Uptown.

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