Susan
King
Susan is a 36 year resident of the Murphys and
teaching, she
has realized her dreams of balance in her life with the challenge of the art
world,
teaching art to
6 grade levels of in the schools and travel to the corners of our world. The
wonders of
nature, which surrounds the Sierra foothills and beyond, has become her
inspiration
and passion for
creating in her studio.
Susan uses a variety of mediums and techniques to create a unique
and emotional connection
within her
work. Water color, rice and collage papers and printer’s inks are some of the
essential
components of
many of her pieces. “Every painting is a continual learning experience for me,
considering the interaction of composition, design, color and materials. The
process can be both
humbling and
exhilarating.” New techniques and approaches have stemmed from an ongoing
weekly
artist gathering and paint-in that has endured for nearly nine years. Additional
classes
near and far
have supported the quest for additional learning.
She has been awarded the Ironstone Vineyard’s annual theme division
for the Obsession Art
Show for two years, resulting in their vineyard poster each year.
The Bear Valley Music Fest has
honored her
work as well. Through the years, she has been significantly involved in the
Arts of
A community outreach of the Arts to the children of the Highway 4
communities has been a
driving force
in her “retirement”. This has including art classes for the students of Hazel
Fischer,
Michelson and Mark Twain schools. Supportive art related school-wide events evolve each year.
Art on
Coordinator for the gallery, she continues the challenge of
supporting a collective of fellow
artists in
the promotion of their works.
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Email Susan at:
kingmail1@comcast.net