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Equally Yoked
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Welcoming Summer |
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Reflections of the Past |
Desert Dueler |
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Driven |
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A Thin Slice of Time |
Devoted to painting an intimate view of simple things and days gone by, exposing the beauty and nostalgic spirit of the past.
Susan was born and raised in small towns in central Utah and lived in that state most of her life. Spring of 2008 she moved to the Tucson, Arizona area. She’s just a country kid at heart, and because of that, her art subjects turn more and more to those rapidly vanishing country sights that bring a nostalgic feeling of simpler times.
Though Susan has worked with a wide variety of art materials, her favorite medium is watercolor. Its challenge and diversity fascinate her. She uses rich color, dramatic lighting, and the visual effects of texture in her art. She focuses on finding beauty in the ordinary . . . even things which have been cast aside or abandoned . . . things we would not usually consider an art subject. A close up look at old rusty farm equipment or automobiles of days gone by is the subject of much of her work. Susan wants to tell their stories of a time of usefulness and contribution.
Likewise, she finds enjoyment in the common flowers and plants, which usually don’t get noticed, much less, attention or respect. ‘Those which you might see going down a quiet country lane. She feels there is value in everything . . . even if it is old and rusty, or plain and simple. Susan is drawn to the shapes of things: wheels, gears, pulleys and parts. She has a strong sense of composition and design and loves the effects of unusual lighting. She prefers early morning or evening sun, which forms long shadows and interesting shapes on her subject. They become important elements of the whole design as they take ordinary things and turn them into a work of art. Because of those fleeting shadows, Susan works from photographs and is always on the lookout for her next subject.
Susan has chosen to share her love of art by teaching and helping others gain confidence and skills. She has been an inspirational teacher with an objective eye as she has taught watercolor, portraiture, color theory & composition, and drawing classes, and has been a guest lecturer from elementary school groups to university level workshops, for many years.
Susan is a Signature Member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild. Her art has hung in many galleries and museums in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. She hopes you enjoy her art. And it’s her desire that you see things a little differently when you leave. . . taking a closer look, and discovering beauty in unexpected places.
Galleries Susan’s work has, or is presently hanging in:
Tubac Center of the ArtsTubac, Arizona
A Selection of Juried Shows, Awards and Exhibits:
Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Annual Show May – June 2011
Arizona Aqueous @ Tubac Center of the Arts Feb – Mar 2011
Award of Excellence
SAWG Signature Members Show Feb 2011
People’s Choice Award
SAWG Fiesta Sonora @ Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Dec 2010
Award of Excellence
SAWG Experimental & Innovative Show Nov 2010
Award of Merit
SAWG Fiesta Sonora @ Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Dec 2009
Award of Excellence
Master Artist – Master Teacher @ Tubac Center of the Arts May 2009
Award of Excellence
Arizona Edges @ Tubac Center of the Arts Jan 2009
Springville Museum of Art Religious Show Nov – Dec 2007
Utah County’s “Showing Off Utah Artists” Oct – Nov 2007
Honorable Mention
Utah Valley Artists Guild Fall Show Sept 2007
Second Place
Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon May - June 2007
Utah Valley Artist Guild Spring Salon March 2007
Honorable Mention
Two man exhibit: “Rust & Roses” at Utah County Art Gallery Dec 2006
Utah Valley Artist Guild Fall Salon Sept - Oct 2006
First Place & Second Place
Utah County’s “Showing Off Utah” May 2006
Honorable Mention
Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon April - June 2006
Utah Valley Artist Guild Spring Salon Feb 2006
Third Place & Honorable Mention
Utah County’s “Showing Off Utah” Nov 2006
Honorable Mention
Utah Valley Artist Guild Fall Salon Oct 2005
Second Place & Honorable Mention
Education:
BA, School of Fine Arts, Brigham Young University, 2004
Studied Visual Arts & Communications, Utah Valley University
Associate of Science, Elementary Education, Snow College, 1980
Community Education and various workshops
Associations:
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
Sahuarita Arts Guild
Tubac Center of the Arts
Board member of UVSG 2006&2007
Studio:
13915 So. Camino Los Picos
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
(520) 207-4622
e-mail: susans5@cox.net