Paintings

A delicious afternoon picnic from the '60s consisting of fresh watermelon, lemonade, fried chicken, strawberry cake and so much more! Placed near the lake, reminiscent of afternoon lunch while on the lake. The technique of creating the background of the painting is very similar to screen printing in that the colors are built up through layers. The layers advertently create a textured pattern of the grass and water. Then individual details are painted on using acrylic and spray can.

Size: 48"h x 72"w

Title: "Picnic Table"
Artist: Susan Havens-Morris
Material: Acrylic and spray paint on two stretched canvas panels

The "Pier at the Lake House" painting is a classic childhood memory for Susan. Going to the the lake in Minnesota as a kid was the yearly family vacation she always looked forward to. The water was cold all the time and sun was always out. The Lake was a natural body of water, so the water always has slight green tint, bur regardless all the children would jump in with their summer suits and floats. I always had the slight hesitation to jump in due to my swimming abilities, but still went in. 

Our NEW LIFE series is a take on growing up in the '60s and '70s. People are already saying it is "fun and happy" bright powerful colors are rich and invite you into the picnic. 

Size: 48"h x 72"w

Title "Pier at the Lake House"
Artist: Susan Havens-Morris
Material: Acrylic and spray paint on two stretched canvas panels

This painting features an animatronic horse commonly found outside of a grocery store in the 60s.

As child, all I wanted was a pony for my birthday. Every birthday for several years I wanted my very own pony. As a child I have no idea about taking care of a living animal or the other responsibilities needed to maintain a horse, but as a child you don't care about that. However, the closest I could get to having a horse was asking my mom for a quarter and riding the horse at the store while she checked-out with the cashier.  I imagined riding my pony through green fields and jumping white picket fences. The wind in my hair, just galloping in freedom with my horse.

This painting is about the longing for something, and accepting the next best thing to achieve that dream until you get there.  Finally after 8 years, my dad bought me riding lessons out in the suburbs of Chicago. I continued to horse back-ride well into my 30's. 

Our NEW LIFE series is a take on growing up in the '60s and '70s. People are already saying it is "fun and happy" bright powerful colors are rich and invite you into our world. 

Size: 48"h x 36"w

Title "Pony for My Birthday"
Artist: Susan Havens-Morris
Material: Acrylic, oil stick, spray paint on two stretched canvas panels

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.

Nothing is more delightful than a mass of white sails in a bay or lake! Sailing does have a romance all its own.

©2011-22 Haven America/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.

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.

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

"Tennis Court"

This original painting is currently on display at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans. This art exhibition runs through January 2023. The painting is owned by a private collector and is gracious on loan for this exhibition.

Susan was honored as one of the 2022 Louisiana Contemporary Artist select by Museum in August. Read more here about this exhibition.

The painting features three girls having completed their tennis matches. The middle girl has won a trophy.

One after school activity I was in for many years was tennis. In my childhood, tennis camps like these would have a program at the end of the season to have all the kids compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and receive small shelf trophies. In this painting I wanted to highlight the importance of the trophy as a kid, it felt bigger and more rewarding. I wanted all the imagery to be fuzzy like remembering a memory because thats all I can do it remember the last time I remembered.

This piece is created by Susan Havens-Morris. The Life Series is based on moments, events, and things from Susan's childhood during the 70's and 80's. 

Diptych Size: 48" H x 72" W 

"Tennis in an English Garden" Painting, LIFE series

Tennis is a true inspiration for me! From playing to watching. But while recently researching my old tennis shoes... Dunlop Green Flashes. I realized an extrodiary woman who wore them well before me. Christine Truman played Wimbledon Ladies Singles in 1957. She did win a grand slam at French Open in 1959

This is an excerpt from The Guardian (my research source) I cried after I read this...

Truman was the fifth of six tennis-playing children. She played mixed doubles at Wimbledon with her brother Humphrey, and her sister Nell was runner-up in the French Open doubles in 1972. Truman had to fight hard to get court time. At nine years old, her first tennis lesson was given to her after an older sister, Isabel, fell sick. “I was so happy,” she laughs.

In those days, there was no agent and no expectation of remuneration. When a BBC producer rang their home to ask if Christine would appear in the panel game Children’s Hour, hosted by Richard Dimbleby, for £3 and 10 shillings, her mother misunderstood the offer: “Certainly not! We cannot afford that sort of money for Christine to appear on television.” For sponsorship, Slazenger agreed to supply Christine with two rackets a year, and Dunlop provided two pairs of Green Flash tennis shoes.

Truman made her Wimbledon debut in 1957 at age 16 and reached the semi-finals, where she lost to Althea Gibson. 

 Now that is an inspiration!

This painting was done by artist Susan Havens-Morris. The Life Series is based on moments, events, and things from Susan's childhood during the '70s and '80s. 

Size: 40"h x 60" W
Title: Tennis in an English Garden with two Pairs of Green Flash
Series: LIFE

The three types of tennis courts at tennis opens around the world. The Orange is a Clay Court at Roland Garros French Open, the Green is a Grass Court at Wimbledon in London, and the Blue is the hard acrylic of the US Open.

Clay and Grass are Classic courts known by all. However, we here at Haven Contemporary Haven have no idea what court type was used to play the US Open this year. Watching those players slip and slide around Arthur Ashe stadium in the 2022 US Open was scary. We highly recommend the US open resurface the court in either clay, grass, or carpet.

The size of one painting is 24" W x 36" H. When All three are placed together with a 2" space between them, 76" W x 36" H.

These can be purchased as one or a set. Both the original paintings as well as framed prints are available. The Frame Prints are printed on stretched canvas and framed in a floating frame style.

Frame Colors Available are White, Black, or Walnut. Please note, the frame options on the "original painting + walnut" will be made from REAL Walnut wood. "Canvas Prints + Walnut framing" are painted a walnut color.

All Artwork and fine art prints come ready to hang with hanging hardware mounted on the back. Can hang easily on an anchored screw or nail. 3M Command Stripes can be used although not recommended.

Susan Havens-Morris and Haven Contemporary retain all rights to this piece. © This piece is copyright Susan Havens-Morris and Haven Contemporary. The purchase of this original painting or print does not transfer reproduction rights. Please do not use this image for any other reason without obtaining written permission from me first.

"We Played Doubles and Mom Took Pictures"

As a little girl tennis felt accessible to everyone. Today tennis is still nationally recognized and accepted in all cultures. Tennis can be played by people of all ages and walks of life. It breaks down barriers and creates lasting friendships. 

This piece is created by Susan Havens-Morris. The Life Series is based on moments, events, and things from Susan's childhood during the '70s, and '80s. 

Size: 48" H x 72" W

"Why would they want to compete?"

This painting gives light on female tennis players' hardship of becoming competitive players. While tennis is a welcoming sport, women had to fight for their respect while playing. This quote is a real statement from stan smith in the 70s. Before we start to hate on Stan Smith, let's admit the 70s were still a time when women we having to fight everywhere to be respected as individuals.

Quote in the painting: 'In the men's game, America Stan Smith, questions why women would want to compete. "These girls would be much happier if they settles down, got married, and had a family, " he told the UK's Daily Mirror. "Tennis is a rough life and it really isn't good for them. It defeminizes them."

Size: 60" W x 40" H (original painting size)
Weight: Varies depending on the material the weight is about 12 lbs.

Material: Acrylic on canvas
All Wood Framing Options: White Matte, Black Matte, Walnut Matte
Series: "LIFE"
By Artist: Susan Havens-Morris

Please note: fluorescent paint in the painting is bright and not photographed as such.