Location: Italy
Susan was born in Christchurch New Zealand where she immediately showed an interest in Art and Design, After a brief period as a school teacher Susan obtained her diploma in Interior Design from the Chicago Institute of Design. As an interior designer Susan was often commissioned to paint for her clients.
In the early 90's feeling a need to further develop this passion, she moved to London then Italy.In Europe she frequented several professional art classes that enabled her to develop her own unique style and technique. These courses, her designer background and the fabulous tuscan countryside have set the stage for Susan's paintings today.
Her strong sense of colour brings to life the typical tuscan landscapes. In the past few years Susan has exhibted in San Gimignano, Bolgheri (Tuscany) Modica (Sicily) and Auckland New Zealand.Susan paints in water-colour, oils, acrylics.
When painting Tuscan landscapes what captures my eye firstly is the contrast of colour, textures, lines and shapes between the skies and the land.
The horizontal movement and flow of the undulating hills is heightened by the vertical lines of the cypress trees creating an almost geometrical effect. This is often seen in my paintings.
The sunsets, colours that never stop changing and offering me unlimited possibilities for to express my style.
The magic of Tuscany is so unique, I have been so inspired living here.
50 x 60 cm
year: 2020
71 x 58 cm
year: 2021
70 x 100 cm
year: 2020
95 x 70 cm
year: 2022
100 x 95 cm
year: 2021
“Flower Magic”
“Just Flowers”
“Pink Haze”
“Tuscan Suggestions”
“End of the day”
