I paint guided by Helen Frankenthaler’s belief that “Every canvas is a journey all its own. No rules. Let the picture lead you where it must go.”

Growing up on a farm near the sea, nature has shaped every part of my life. With salt water in my blood, I find solace and presence in the landscape; its shifting weather, changing seasons, and daily transformations are a constant source of inspiration. Whether I’m riding Cornish waves, feeling the sharp exhilaration of cold water, walking winter beaches, or simply gazing out over the horizon, these sensations become woven into my work. Each painting is a visual poem to the natural world.

In my practice, I aim to capture fleeting moments — using expressive layers of colour, line, and texture to evoke the atmosphere, light, and spirit of place. I work with a range of media including inks, acrylics, charcoal, and occasionally oils. Through palette knife marks, scrim cloth, rubber scrapers, and glazing techniques, I manipulate the surface to build depth and create a sense of discovery.

Sue often begins her paintings right on the beach, ' en plein air' responding instinctively to the changing light and shifting winds. Back in the studio, each piece is given time to breathe—slowly refined until it reflects the true feeling of the place where it began.

Evolving and shaped by quiet contemplation and deliberate refinement, each piece stays with me until it reaches a place of balance and resonance.

Sue’s studio is located on her family’s farm, Wooda Farm home to three generations of farmers. She and her husband have raised their two sons in Bude, where they also live and work. Tom crafts Bude Gin and Rum at The Cornish Distilling Co while Harry upholds a proud Cornish tradition through his work in dry stone walling with Kernow Stonework

Sue remains actively involved in local initiatives and is a dedicated supporter of the arts and Cornish culture. From collaborative creative collectives to producing the sculptures for the Agan Fordh a Dro roundabout, as well as contributing to North Coast Arts and Bude Sea Pool, her work reflects her deep connection to family, community, and innovative cultural projects

Agan Fordh a Dro roundabout .

Sue warmly welcomes collectors and prospective buyers to her beautiful studio just outside Bude. She chooses to work directly with the public, valuing the opportunity to create genuine connections and share the stories behind her paintings. “A little piece of me goes away with each artwork,” she says, reflecting the personal nature of her practice.

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