The Shadow Says Good-Bye to a Wonderful Artist

This has been a very rough month for The Shadow. Two of The Shadow's closest artist friends are leaving the San Francisco Bay Area. The Shadow now wishes to spend the next two entries to say good-bye to them.

Artist Suzun Hughes and her husband, sculpter John Wilson, recently left San Francisco to take up roots in Virginia. They have a new live/work loft there and plan to open an art studio later this year.

Many of you have seen many of the photos that The Shadow has posted of Suzun's work on this blog. What many readers of this blog do not know is that The Shadow and Suzun became instant friends when we met over 3 years ago. She is a wonderful artist, a very compassionate woman, and definitely one of the best friends you will ever have on your side.

Artist Suzun Hughes with her signature work "Relic Totem"

Suzun was generous enough to invite The Shadow to a final going away party for her and her husband, John. The Shadow has no picture of the party, but will tell you that you missed the party of the year. This being San Francisco, let us just say that Suzun and John knows how to throw a party.

Suzun Hugues with one of her pets at the end of her party

The Shadow wishes to say good-buy to Suzun and wishes both her and John the best in Virginia. The Shadow will visit their new studio once they are settled and, of course, we will bring all of that to you. But The Shadow will tell you that the Bay Area art scene is losing a fantastic artist. But that is Virginia's gain.