This
website is a work in progress. You may see on-going refinements until we
have it all looking perfect!
Susan
Harrison-Tustain has been painting "forever". At the age of three she
remembers drawing - crayon in hand - on her newly painted bedroom wall.
Her exhibitions now see patrons from throughout New Zealand and many
countries attend these much awaited events.
Susan's
original oil paintings and watercolor paintings of
figurative,
still
life,
floral (particularly rose paintings), portrait studies, as well as
time-worn
interior scenes, aged doors and window studies, are painted
with a great sensitivity to her subject. Her work captures an emotion
and a connection that often remains in the memories of the viewers of
her work.
A note
from Susan:
Welcome
to my website. It has specifically been designed for lovers of fine art
and also for artists who wish to extend their knowledge and passion for
painting in a naturalistic realism style.
My new
site is divided into three sections:
There
are many crossovers and numerous sections within each of these sites. It
is easy to flick between them so you can enjoy a full and varied journey
through my website.
Pull up
a chair and enjoy exploring!
Fine Art Site
It is
the beauty of everyday things that I find so compelling. Take a look at
my new
gallery of watercolor and oil
paintings and you will see what I mean.
As my
next exhibition approches, you will also find a 'sneak preview`' of my
latest work in oil and watercolor in a special
Exhibition 2011 preview section within the
gallery. This will be updated as each painting is completed.
A
hint of things to come:
This
exhibition will feature many evocative subjects including bird
paintings- some of endangered species, atmospheric interior scenes, a
rustic door - it's history etched in the flaking paint, a young French
girl on a bus - her thoughts so far away as she gazes through the
condensation-covered glass, 'Liberty' - a watercolor of a white dove.
We gaze upward as she sits above us on an ancient stone window sill - her sanctuary. Watch this space for newly released exhibition 2011
pieces...
I love
the notion that the 'For Artists site' will bring invaluable
information for artists as well as access to a passionate community of
painters in the
SusanArt Forum for
artists. Our forum Painting Challenges are a huge hit with artists. Not
only a forum for watercolor artists - but also a forum for oil painting
artists alike - the wealth of knowledge within is vast.
Also
take time to visit the wide range of articles I have written for
artists. You will find these in the
FREE 'Art
Lessons'
section. Another excellent resource is the 'Publications and Press'
section on the
'For Artists' Site. Numerous art book and art
magazine covers, articles and features are to be found here.
The For
Artist's Site is also the place you will find an introduction to
my art instruction Watercolor
DVDs including extensive insight into all that you
will find on them, My Palette of hues,
favorite Art materials, my Newsletters and archives,
Free
Painting Demonstrations, information about
Watercolour
Workshops, and
not forgetting there is even a page of
Video Clips for you all to
pull up a comfortable chair, sit back and indulge yourself!
My
Fine Art site has numerous features including sections dedicated to
Biographical information and my credentials. This site also holds a list
of my Exhibitions, Publications, Philosophy, Books, Art Events and Art
Tours. And of course my aforementioned new Gallery and a gallery of my
Fine art lithograph and giclee prints is also there for you to enjoy
exploring.
My
Blog site is where you can read news,
painting hints and tips, new discoveries, demonstrations, upcoming
events and all information as it is written and comes to hand - you
will find what is happening - as it is happening! I will post numerous
images with each of the stories as well as a few painting subjects that
I know will interest you to paint for yourself. In time this will become
a great resource for subject matter too. I envisage it to be a fountain
of inspiration for you all.
There
is also the opportunity to subscribe to my blog where you will be
updated when something new is posted. This way you won't miss out on
anything new and interesting.
So
welcome - think of this as 'your place' to indulge in all things art!
Susan