A Balanced Routine by Sue Hill
Sue was inspired to paint this acrylic African landscape having followed the route of a group of cyclists as they travelled in Central Africa on social media. The cyclists’ recent photographs of places, people and animals as they passed through the country reminded her of her childhood upbringing in Central Africa and the places where she grew up. Her father worked on the mines in Zambia and Sue’s own family was posted to different locations around this area, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. She still misses Africa.
In this landscape of African women walking along a dusty road, Sue has painted their colourful dress and their poise as they carry their wares. In the background are cyclists, a village of mud huts and other figures. The land s dry and dusty.
She had painted the edges black. it is sealed with satin varnish and it is wired ready to hang. It is signed on the back.
A Balanced Routine
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Artwork Details
Medium | Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang |
Dimensions | 71.1cm (W) x 35.6cm (H) x 4cm (D) |
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Artwork Description
Artist Bio
Sue Hill
Sue is a multidisciplinary artist particularly fond of the immediacy and vibrancy of painting with acrylics. Her artistic journey began in Central Africa and remains dynamic and ever evolving in her adopted Australian home. Her studio is now based in Brisbane, Queensland.
In one way or another, art has always been part of Sue's life. Sue spent her childhood in Central Africa, moving between remote mining towns, where the beauty and brutality of the bush left a lasting impression. With creative parents—her mother a gifted botanical artist and her father a skilled engineer—Sue developed an early appreciation for the natural world and the resilience of the human spirit. Limited by few material possessions, she found joy in the wilderness, drawing inspiration from the diversity and rhythm of the bush.
After getting married, she created her first studio in the garage of their Botswana home to hone her pottery skills. Then, migrating to Perth, Australia, with her young family, Sue began exploring her artistic voice. With her children settled into school, she undertook part-time studies at TAFE and at the Claremont School of Art, nurturing a growing passion for visual expression. She frequently embarrassed her teenage children by stopping traffic to retrieve interesting pieces of twisted metal for her latest sculpture.
When they moved to Adelaide, Sue became a volunteer guide at the Art Gallery of South Australia. This experience deepened her appreciation for art history and reinforced her connection to the arts community.
Sue continued to develop her skills in Brisbane through short painting courses and workshops. She regularly participates in Donald Waters’ engaging demonstration sessions held in Jacobs Well.
She works across various mediums, drawing inspiration from nature, colour, movement, and emotion. While she loves acrylics, she also enjoys working with oils, encaustics, and mixed media. Photography often serves as her conceptual starting point—allowing her to reinterpret or abstract visual elements to create fresh, unexpected compositions.
Sue’s works have been collected in several Australian states and reflect a blend of traditional techniques with a contemporary, exploratory spirit.
"I love colour and texture when painting abstract or realistic works. I also love to convey humour in my art. Sometimes, it's not intentional or obvious, but it's often there. Humour has always helped me connect with others in many different parts of the world and helped me navigate life's challenges. For me, art is about being curious, playful and expressive! If my painting surprises you, makes you do a double-take or smile, I've done my job. Not that it ever feels like a job. I am honoured that people around Australia have chosen to hang my work on their walls. Thank you."