A full time artist, Susan has had a studio for over 20 years, exploring the joys of painting and now enjoys a full schedule of teaching workshops.  Susan participated in fundraisers and loves demonstrating during area art walks, weddings and special events, sharing her style of accessing the creative juices that is within all of us.  

Snuggled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains (about an hour west of Asheville) Susan is artist/owner of Watercolors and Oils by Susan studio and the “Country Framer” a custom picture frame shop and gallery in Cullowhee, NC.

Susan's paintings reflect the beauty and magic of the Smokey Mountains that surround her home.  Her paintings could be describes as realism through an artist's eye.  The nature of her work, collaging with paper or mica from the earth, pouring watercolor into mixed media, all allow for free expression and play, and experimentation.  "It's like dancing in the freedom of creativity."  Susan receives additional inspiration from traveling with her husband, kayaking the bright and beautiful waters of Michigan and Florida, and walking among the trees and pathways of nature.