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Susan has been studying art, drawing and painting for over thirty years; while also working in non-profit organizaitons in Texas, New York City, Boston and San Francisco. She paints in watercolor, oils and acrylics on a variety of surfaces.
The natural interplay of light with color, form and texture are what intrigue Susan and inspire her painting. She says that "painting suspends time - life slows down and a sense of wonder and appreciation arises in seeing the beauty that surrounds us. That is my joy in painting."
Susan relies on the collaboration and support of several communities of artists in California and Spain. She is also grateful to her husband, Leland, whose digital photography, computer expertise and encouragement are critical to her artwork.
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Susan began her formal art training in Texas with painter and sculptor Don Ray while she was working as an art therapist at a children's psychiatric hospital. In New York City, she studied at Parsons School of Design and The National Arts Club; and in Boston she took drawing and painting classes at The Museum of Fine Arts. In California, her neighbor, artist and instructor Priscilla Klass, has been an on-going mentor. In Spain, Sevillana art professor, Reyes Moreno, and painter Dr. Serge Triay,have been important guides and instuctors. Susan has taken workshops with Jane Burnham, Stephen Quiller, Jan Hart, Catherine Anderson, James Kosvanec, Jann Pollard, Kathy Sharpe, Paul Kratter and Sally Robertson. She currently studies with Professor Jennifer Almodova.
Susan is currently working in oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. She especially enjoys plein air (outdoor) painting and has an extensive repertoire of landscapes, florals, travel sketches, seasonal images and Spanish themed paintings as well as Half Moon Bay pumpkins, land and seascapes.
She shows her original paintings and prints at exhibits sponsored by local galleries, art associations and the Filoli National Historic Trust. See the website events page for current exhibit information. Fine art cards of her paintings can be purchased in Half Moon Bay at the Ritz Hotel gift shop and the Hallmark Store in Strawflower Village; and in Woodside at Allegro Framing and Art,
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