Powerful mountain vistas, fiery-brilliant sunsets, the magical transformation as the late afternoon
sunlight splashes and bathes the landscape with glowing color: These are the elements which inspire
Susanne to create paintings. She and her husband, Bob, are fortunate to live in the small and aptly
named community of Carefree, Arizona. This little town is nestled in the foothills of the upper
Sonoran Desert, revered by many as the most diverse and lush desert in the world. It is this strikingly
beautiful environment which provides her with the dramatic and vividly-hued scenes which her
work embraces with such artistry.
She was born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts. She studied at both the Art Institute of
Boston and the Museum of Fine Arts School. She also studied at the Corcoran Museum School in
Washington, D.C. She is the daughter of a professional artist and was encouraged to paint prolifically
since childhood. However, Susanne’s most significant influence has come from her long-time friend
and mentor, renowned wildlife and landscape artist, Bill Freeman. After having worked in many
different media and styles, such as pottery, sculpture, portraiture, wild life art, and various types of
abstract art, Susanne chose landscape painting as her favorite form of expression.
courtesy, Kapalaea Fine Art