Biography
Susan is an internationally known artist of horses, wildlife, and people. Crazy about horses and art she started painting and drawing horses at a young age and received a BS degree from the University of Colorado in Zoology and Art.
Susan works in oil on canvas and follows where her imagination takes her. These paintings are layered, and complex, often suggesting deeper meanings. Her lifelong involvement with nature guides her hand.
Susan's work has been featured in many magazines as well as on their covers. She paints full-time at her Davis studio and welcomes visitors
Susan won the People's Choice Award at the 2012 Cattlemen's Western Art Show and at the 2013 San Dimas Festival of the Arts.
After being chosen to illustrate the horse breeds for the multimillion-dollar Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, she joined the American Academy of Equine Art and won the People's Choice Award in the AAEA annual art show. She won first place for oil paintings at the Western States Horse Expo in 1999 and 2000. She has since judged that show several times.
Susan's work has appeared on numerous magazine covers, in magazine articles, and at many art galleries. She works full-time in her studio in Davis, California.
I've always loved to paint. Hours go by quickly when I'm lost in a project and I often wish there was more time. "Painting is great fun!"
Education
B.S. degree in Zoology and Art from the University of Colorado. Additional art classes are offered at San Francisco State University, Chico State University, and Sierra College. Constantly study other artist’s work and nature’s surprises.
Paintings on canvas or panel
Representing movement, and time are my compelling interest on canvas or panel.
Illustration
I have illustrated projects for various companies, groups, magazines, ad agencies, and the State of Kentucky.
Media
Many magazine articles, covers, and “Artist to Watch” listings.
Personal
Husband Keith has a B.A. in Art from UC Berkeley. He is a software engineer and designer who helps me greatly with all phases of my work.
We live in Davis, CA. We have two daughters and two grandsons who all love to draw.
Please contact me by email
Accomplishments
Sold over 600 paintings in the past 40 years on both natural stone and canvas.
Private collectors in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Shanghai, Canada, and many US states.
2019 - First prize, 20/20 Exhibit, Kennedy Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2018 Featured Artist, Cattlemen's Art Show, Paso Robles, CA
2018 Blue Wing Gallery Art Show, Woodland, CA
2013 Won People’s Choice - San Dimas Festival of the Arts, San Dimas, CA
2012 Won Most Popular Vote – Cattlemen’s Art Show, Paso Robles, CA
2010 Three large paintings for the lobby of Paso Robles Inn, CA
2006 - 2010 Peppertree Art Show, Santa Ynez, CA., among top sellers
2006 and 2007 Judged art show at Horse Expo, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
2004 - 2010 Cattlemen’s Invitational Art Show, Paso Robles, CA., among top sellers
2000 Judged The Art Classic, Nevada City, CA
1999 Won 1st, Oil, Western States Horse Expo, Sacramento, CA
1999 Won 1st Pastel, The Art Classic, Nevada City, CA.
1998 Taught K-12 art classes while directing an art grant for the California Arts Council
1987 Won Most Popular Vote - American Academy of Equine Artists juried show at the Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville, KY.
Won Best of Show, 1st Acrylic, 1st Drawing - Sierra Western Art Show, Auburn, CA.
Sold out three of seven limited editions.
Leanin' Tree Card Company featured my work on twelve greeting cards, tee shirts, and various products.
One-person shows: Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley, CA, Sunset Oaks Gallery, Auburn, CA, Elk Grove Art Association, Elk Grove, CA, Blue Wing Gallery, Woodland, CA
Taught adult drawing and photography classes.