Where Flowers Bloom

Find beauty not only in the thing itself but how it makes you feel. Vivid flowers and sunlight reflecting on foliage create a magical place, a secret garden where you can dream of wondrous things.
For this garden I have used bright yellows, oranges and vivid reds for the flowers; earthy shades of green for the foliage then I introduced splashes of turquoise and yellow ochre to complete the piece. Maybe I included the odd bee or butterfly!
I constantly start my pieces with multiple layers of under-colour boldly placed onto the canvas. The aim is to create depth and mystery to the artwork. I then add brush loads of muted colour to provide an interesting background to support the flowers and leaves; then these enchanting colours are touched by the sun, always the star of the show.
Acrylic paint on stretched canvas, sealed with a coat of high gloss varnish. It is ready to hang.

This original painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please note that insitu examples may not be to scale.

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Susanne is a Gold Coast-based artist whose work transcends the ordinary, inviting viewers into a world where emotions and stories take precedence. By skillfully manipulating shapes and colors, she moves beyond mere representation, creating compositions that are both evocative and thought-provoking.

Her approach is deeply intentional, using stylized forms to distort the familiar and reveal a deeper essence. Each brushstroke is a deliberate choice, balancing abstraction with recognition to encourage interpretation and engagement. Rather than simply depicting reality, she seeks to elevate it, offering a fresh perspective on the everyday.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Susanne seamlessly blends tradition with a touch of the avant-garde. Every canvas becomes an experiment—an exploration of perception, form, and feeling. Through her work, she challenges conventional ways of seeing, embracing the freedom that comes with artistic expression.

Rooted between the ocean and hinterland of Queensland’s Gold Coast, her surroundings provide a rich source of inspiration. This connection to nature and place subtly informs her palette and compositions, adding depth to her visual storytelling.

Ultimately, Susanne’s art is a celebration of stylization and its transformative power. By bridging the tangible and the intangible, she encourages contemplation, sparks conversation, and reminds us that beauty lies in perception—waiting to be discovered in every brushstroke.