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Susan Cary

Artist Statement

I am so fortunate to live in rural Virginia where I can enjoy the beauty of all four seasons. The light, sky, surrounding landscapes, trees, flowers, and the atmosphere changes so dramatically during each season. These changes provide ample inspiration for my paintings.

I like to draw and paint small works outside and bring those "notes" into the studio for inspiration for the creation of larger paintings. When painting either on canvas or reclaimed materials, I prepare my base coat in various ways to have a fresh and different start with each grouping of paintings. After preparing the surface, then come the layers. I paint, draw, etch, print, and rub different paint and marks on the surface and the compositions. There can be some waiting for drying times, which allows me to sit with them and think about additions and changes that can be made. These paintings are done with a mix of acrylic paint, acrylic mediums, oil sticks, and livestock markers.

I have always enjoyed drawing, painting and printing and have found ways to sometimes incorporate all three into my works. My works are all about the process. The layers of the paintings become intertwined throughout the mark making process. My goal is to capture a place and a moment, or perhaps several minutes of an observers attention to become present and part of the moment with the painting.


'Spring Pasture, Horse and Birds,' acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker, 24x24 inches, by Susan Cary

Spring Pasture, Horse and Birds
acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker
24x24 inches

'Three Little Birds,' black gesso, acrylic on paper, 24x18 inches, by Susan Cary

Three Little Birds
black gesso, acrylic on paper
24x18 inches

'Morning - Cow, Calf, & Fields,' acrylic, oil stick, 36x24 inches, by Susan Cary

Morning - Cow, Calf, & Fields
acrylic, oil stick
36x24 inches

'Horse Reflections,' acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker, 40x30 inches, by Susan Cary

Horse Reflections
acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker
40x30 inches

'Four by the Stream,' acylic, oil stick, livestock marker, 36x24 inches, by Susan Cary

Four by the Stream
acylic, oil stick, livestock marker
36x24 inches

'Mountain Horses in late Winter,' acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker, 36x24 inches, by Susan Cary

Mountain Horses in late Winter
acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker
36x24 inches

'Blue Bunny, Pink Sky,' black gesso, acrylic, oil stick on paper, 24x18 inches, by Susan Cary

Blue Bunny, Pink Sky
black gesso, acrylic, oil stick on paper
24x18 inches

'Tulips and Cows at Sunset,' acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker, 30x40 inches, by Susan Cary

Tulips and Cows at Sunset
acrylic, oil stick, livestock marker
30x40 inches




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