Susie is drawn to quiet places in nature. Sunlit trees; reflections in ponds and deep water; wild creatures and plants; these are her subjects. Often, her work is imbued with a wry humour - in an animal’s expression or a pun in the title.

She attended the London College of Printing from 1963-1967. Thereafter she pursued a career as a graphic designer, working with well-known design groups. She is now a printmaker working in etching and aquatint.

Artist Statement:

My graphics background influenced my early work, which involved exploring print with line and form. Nowadays, I experiment with less predictable techniques, such as photocopying and enlarging to distort and blur textures and shapes. I work almost exclusively in aquatints for the wonderful tonal contrast achievable. I print using multiple plates, which gives a velvety texture and deep colours.

Exhibitions

Summary of recent exhibitions (in addition to work in galleries)

2016

May - Half Moon Studio Open House
Sept - Invited artist: Art for Youth at Mall Galleries
Oct - Affordable Art Fair Battersea
Nov - Chelsea Arts Club Group Show
Dec - Curwen Gallery Xmas show

2017

Mar - RBA Mall Galleries
Mar - Chelsea Arts Club Solo Show
May - Half Moon Studio Open House
Oct - Affordable Art Fair Battersea
Dec - Invited artist: Art for Youth at Mall Galleries

Recent RA Summer exhibitions: 2011, 2013 and 2015

Recent RBA exhibitions: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018

Awards & Prizes

Numerous commissions for P&O cruise liners: Queen Mary 2, Oriana, Pride of Rotterdam & Pride of Hull.

Publications

Contributed Images to Mychael Barratt’s book : Intaglio Printmaking pub. 2008