Helen Frankenthaler said ' Every canvas is a journey. All it's own. No rules. Let the picture lead you where it must go'

Sue says ....

'Nature, the sea, the land, the farm is in my blood. With the sound of the sea never far away, I escape there whenever I can. Riding the Cornish waves, exhilarated by the tingling of cold water, walking the winter beaches, or just gazing out over the ocean, all become part of my paintings and life. Growing up in nature has given me a lifelong connection which I can express through the medium of paint

My paintings begin where land meets sea, often started en plein air to capture the immediacy of the moment.   Weaving colour line and texture in layers to reflect the weather, light and spirit of place. Back in the studio I work further into the layers with inks, acrylic, charcoal, neocolour and sometimes oils. Using a palette knife, scrim cloth ,rubber scrapers and glazing techniques, the surface is further manipulated to create depth and interest with time to gaze to allow for contemplation and refinement.

My work is a space devoid of human presence inviting the view to step into the landscape to transport you there and 'feel' it'

HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK

Sue choses to mostly sell directly to you from the studio. She likes to make a connection with people and share the story of the story of her paintings. 'A little piece of me goes away with each piece of artwork'

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Sue's family are third generation farmers at Wooda, and very involved in Bude and the area. She and her husband have two sons live and work in Bude too. Tom is head distiller at The Cornish Distilling Co making rum just outside of Bude and Harry carries on a cornish tradition of Dry Stone Walling. Find him on google Kernow Stonework

Sue is involved in and supports many local projects. From the Bude Sea Pool, to creating the sculptures on the roundabout. Agan Fordh a Dro roundabout

Sue has been part of 'The Cruel and Curious Collective', ' Ingenious Pursuits' and The Storylines project '