Susan Hess

Artist Statement

I consider myself a creative colorist and if one word could describe my painting it would be COLOR! Vibrant, luscious, and bold color is what sparks my creativity. By my use of color and design, I strive to transpose the ordinary into an expressive and interpretive image.
The flow of paint has always excited me so I choose to work in water medias such as watercolor, acrylics and inks. In addition to paints, my tools include crayons, papers, gels, stamps and wax. I continually experiment with any new surface that helps me develop the desired feeling for the artwork.

My artistic journey is always challenging and my goal is to convey excitement in the viewer either through color, design or texture.

Biography

Susan Hess
13354 2nd St E
Madeira Beach, Fl. 33708
www.susanhessartist.com

A resident of Madeira Beach, Florida for more than 20 years, she creates interpretive impressions of people, places, and nature. Her experimentation with acrylic, watercolor, and collage led to a fascination of encaustic wax painting. Susan's new encaustic work combines the spontaneity of color, the texture of acrylics, and the flow of watercolors.

Susan paints and exhibits her work at Artlofts Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work has been included in numerous regional and national exhibits. She is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society and a member of the International Encaustic Artists and Florida Wax.

Exhibition History (CV)