Susan is the author of Painting the Allure of Nature and Capturing the Magic of Light, both published by Northlight Books. Her work is also featured in two instructional videos entitled “Bold and Beautiful, Backyard Wildlife in Watercolor” and “Inspiration from the Garden” produced by Creative Catalyst. Her paintings have been featured in shows and exhibitions all over the country, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Birds in Art and the Society of Animal Artists’ Art and the Animal.

Susan and her family live in Oregon on several acres of wild woodland, which provides settings and subjects for much of her artwork. Susan is an avid birder and gardener, and she combines these interests with her art by planting her yard with favorite flowers and creating a pond and waterfall to attract wildlife. She enjoys sharing her unique methods and insights with other artists and nature lovers in watercolor workshops and seminars.