Artist's Statement
About Susan Carnes
What is a Wisconsin dairyman’s daughter doing in
Mazatlan, Mexico? Why painting the amazing scenes of this
vibrant place of course. Susan spends winters in Mazatlan
and summers on San Juan Island north of Puget Sound. From
the shores of Great Lake Superior to the waters of the Pacific,
Susan has found this way to communicate nature’s sublime
power and solace, the spirit of the people, and the human
condition. She has counseled and taught people of all ages
in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Oregon and Washington. In
2009 Susan wrote and illustrated My Champion, an award winning
children’s book that showcases her experiences and
her paintings.
Using palette knife and brush with oils on canvas, Susan
uses vivid color and drama hoping always to capture a story
to delight the viewer. Her subjects are common people at
work, at play and sometimes immersed in a meaningful moment.
Always after the “unforgettable” Susan continues
to develop technique and excellence in writing, illustration
and fine art.
