A graduate of the University of Arkansas, and veteran in the field of graphic design for over 30 years; Susan went back to her first artistic love, painting, after retiring from her career in graphic design. Susan particularly enjoys the spontaneous immersive process of creating her paintings, rather than focusing on producing a specific or predictable end result. Many of her works feature collage, and she is known for her fun and imaginative pictures of birds, originally inspired by wildlife observed during her travels in Africa. In addition to being a member of 5 Points Gallery, Susan founded the Roundabout Art Collective in Raleigh, and was a member of Moondog Fine Arts in Raleigh, NC. She recently moved into her own studio space.