🎨 Artist Statement

I find beauty in vintage objects, reflections of light in glass, and faces that reveal a lifetime of stories.

My creative process begins with travel and photography. I am constantly searching for patterns, textures, and colours that occur naturally in people, objects, and the environment. Through careful observation, I capture and catalogue these visual elements, using them as inspiration and reference for my artwork.

My compositions are often characterised by bold cropping, strong design elements, and close-up perspectives that reveal hidden details and unexpected beauty. Pattern, texture, movement, and colour play a significant role in my work, creating vibrant and engaging pieces that invite closer inspection.

🖼️ Artwork Presentation

All charcoal, coloured pencil, and pastel artworks are professionally framed using non-reflective glass to enhance presentation and protect your investment. Every piece is supplied ready to hang.

📷 Inspiration & Process

Travel, photography, and everyday observation are at the heart of my artistic practice. Discovering beauty in ordinary moments and overlooked details continues to inspire my work and shapes every composition I create.

🤝 Community Involvement

Alongside my artistic practice, I proudly volunteer with:

• Caloundra Regional Gallery (since 2025)

• Fusion Op Shop, Buderim (since 2022)

🎓 Education & Creative Background

• Diploma of Graphic Design, PIT Melbourne

• Visualiser (pre-digital), Hertz Walpole Campbell Ewald, Melbourne

• Product Designer and Finished Artist (pre-computer era), RJ Studio, Cairns

Maintaining a dedicated creative space at home and my ongoing involvement with Art School Co under the guidance of Jess Le Clerc have allowed me to continually develop as an artist. Since 2020, I have studied a wide range of artistic mediums while enjoying the freedom to explore and refine my own creative style. This balance of structured learning and personal expression continues to support my artistic growth.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

2026

🏅 Curator's Choice Award, Art School Co Emerging Artists Exhibition (Self-Portrait)

🏅 Finalist, Best Painting, Art School Co Emerging Artists Exhibition (Self-Portrait)

2025

🏅 Finalist, The Doyles Art Award

📞 Contact

For artwork enquiries, commissions, or further information:

📱 0409 062 241

📸 Instagram: @suz.art2020