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Oil on canvas
63cm x 53cm x 5cm
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An imaginary sea kelpie on the rocks watching the waves and the water.
The vivid turquoise contrasts with the rich brown on the rocks, and the mystical sea kelpie all combine to make this a stunning piece of art for your wall.
The frame is a simple box frame made from Victorian Ash.
Ready to hang.
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Oil on canvas
40cm x 30cm x 4cm
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I used to have the best red cattle dog in the world. He was called Wilbur. I've had a very soft spot for the red ones ever since, and whenever I see someone walking one I ask for a pat. The dog like this one, looks out towards the horizon to the rain storm happening out at sea. It's a common occurrence where I live and often makes spectacular viewing.
The painting is ready to hang. The sides are painted in gesso white so you don't need to have it framed but you can if you want to.
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Oil on canvas
76cm x 76cm x 3.5cm
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Mystical Sea Dog is a whimsical, slightly surreal oil painting. It is square on stretched canvas and ready to hang. Although I am sometimes called a painter of dogs, you will probably notice that all my dogs are, well, a bit different. I make them curiously patterned or surreal in some way. I'm interested in the expression of the symbolic and dream worlds rather than literal. Having said that, I do use resources that are around me - like the sea and coast which is close to my home. I like painting the rocks, and the water and the sea always gives me a feeling of freedom and awe.
Look closely and see the little red crabs scampering around. I do love seeing the crabs in real life, they are usually green but I take artistic license and make them little dots of red for contrast and interest.
It has D rings and is ready to hang. It’s a piece of art that will stimulated imagination and generate conversation.
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Oil on canvas
53cm x 63cm x 5cm
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A poignant moment as we learn that we are back in lockdown. At least we have each other.
I painted this in the first few days after spending time sitting on the rocks looking out to sea, wondering when this will all end.
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Oil on wood
40cm x 50cm x 4cm
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This portrait is really about Chilli Dog, the moodle I inherited from my late mentor, Kerrie Lester. I often say that she is the best inheritance I've ever had, and I wanted to paint her in a way that I think Kerrie would like. Chilli features in a number of Kerrie's paintings, and has also been painted by Anne Cape, in a portrait of Kerrie which hangs in the Mosman Art Gallery. She is 16 now and still my faithful studio companion. I like portraiture and plan to do more.
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Oil on wood
35cm x 45cm x 0.6cm
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Supermoon is a highly textural oil painting on a wooden gesso panel and requires framing. My suggestion is that you purchase it as is and frame yourself.
Supermoon, well, we just had the last one of 2024 and it was a beauty. I watched it rise over the horizon above the ocean feeling a sense of awe. We become so used to looking at this disc in the sky, and I remind myself that it is actually a three dimensional thing that lives just off the earth. It makes me feel very small, in a good way!
This is just whimsical interpretation of a woman watching the supermoon rise through her telescope.
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Oil on canvas
160cm x 114cm x 4.5cm
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There are three archetypal energies I am aware of and try to incorporate into my work (actually, my life!), and they are tenderness, playfulness and fierceness. When I began this painting, I did so thinking about kindness, and what emerged was symbolic of the many different types of that energy, some of which were consciously known and some not (the umbrellas for example were puzzling to me at first and then I realised they represent shelter).
The palette is bold (as always) and significant. Pink represents the heart, although green is the colour of the heart chakra (energy centre). Turquoise is the colour of the throat chakra, centre of expression. Deep blues are the third eye. There are numerous symbols connected to kindness, from the obvious figure with her arms wide open, the teapot full of tea, the teardrops, red rose, musical notes and angelic beings. There is a doorway towards something bright and light. There is the figure, honouring the moon, and so much more.
Composing a painting like this takes a lot of contemplation. I am constantly seeking balance in every way, from the colours, to the placement of symbols, so that your eye keeps discovering new things. I always say that my art is for the curious and for those who enjoy the deeper meanings in life.
My paintings can sit anywhere. Children seem particularly drawn to them and often linger longer whenever I show them in public. I remember one little boy refusing to move on, pulling at his mother's hand to stay longer. I asked him what he liked and he pointed out the animals especially. Then he said, “Everything!”Unfortunately, Mum was looking at a boring vanilla abstract instead (LOL). Oh well!
I love working like this. It takes a lot out of me because I have to dig deep into my psyche and spend a lot of time contemplating the next move. It's an intense process which is why I space them out and do some seascapes and still life paintings in between. When they work, they are immensely satisfying.
I guess this painting is for anyone who wants a reminder that kindness is what really matters in this world.
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Oil on canvas
90cm x 60cm x 4cm
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The full title of this painting is Horses May Fly (While You Were On The Phone, Amazing Things Were Happening). This work continues the theme of what we can miss when we get pulled into our smartphones. I want to make the point that it's good to look up at the real world within which we can see some awesome stuff, like meteors and flying animals. Horses? I like them. I used to ride a lot in my younger years and I feel a reconnection happening.
The painting is oil on canvas and depicts a man sitting on a chair, so absorbed in his phone that he doesn't see the flying horses jumping a beam of light in the night sky.
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Oil on canvas
122cm x 92cm x 2cm
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Dreams, meditations, desires, wishes, hopes, fears, longing, imagination and angels.
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Oil on canvas
80cm x 60cm x 2cm
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As a young resident of the highlands of Scotland, I was surrounded by the enchanting presence of magic mushrooms during a specific time of year. Engaging in the experience of gathering and experimenting with these mushrooms marked the beginning of my awakening to the idea that our world is not confined to three dimensions alone. Whether these experiences were mere hallucinations or glimpses into alternate realities, I cannot definitively say. However, they ignited a curiosity within me that persists to this day.
Now, after over forty years, I find myself older, wiser, and still deeply intrigued by the concept of "other worlds" existing within ourselves. Through extensive meditation, I often encounter vivid images and phenomena, which further fuel my exploration of the unknown. I share these personal insights, not to impose a singular interpretation of my art, but rather to offer a glimpse into the inspiration behind it.
My artwork is characterised by its expressive and surreal nature. It has been described as a catalyst for thought-provoking conversations, and I find great satisfaction in the idea of art serving as a medium for meaningful dialogue, even if it sparks differing opinions.
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Drawing on paper
77cm x 57cm
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Secret Language is a vibrant and colourful mixed media abstract, using charcoal, gesso, pastel and watercolour.
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Mixed media
94cm x 64cm
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Dreams of all the pots I have made, and those that have not formed yet other than in my mind. A surrealist abstract image in a playful style. Colourful, vibrant and ethereal.
Large mixed media painting using watercolour, ink and acrylic paint on yupo.
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Oil on canvas
93cmx 103cm x 0.1cm
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Following on with my observations about things happening all around us while we are absorbed in our phones. The phone, it's so addictive.
This painting is on loose canvas and will need to be stretched. The edges are painterly. The size may vary slightly once stretched.
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Oil on canvas
70cm x 70cm x 4cm
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I don't know about you, but I've dipped in and out of the whole manifestation thing, swinging from being convinced that it works to thinking it's a load of codswallop. I have manifested many things and I have failed spectacularly in others. I'm not a famous millionaire artist for example (there's still time!).
I love painting from my imagination, and the particular process I use helps me find the thing that wants to be expressed. In this case it is about visualising peace in the world, peace in my heart and trying to hold the line amongst the chaos and complexity of life.
The painting depicts a woman meditating. She is focussed on the balls of light, visualising in each something she would like to manifest. She is aware of "monkey mind", the ever present intrusive chatter in our heads whenever we meditate. Still, she focuses on the light and her vision of her desired creations, practicing still, focussed attention.
This painting makes me smile. People visiting my studio and seeing it process on social media have commented that they love how much there is to look at and explore. That's exactly what I want my work to do, to invite viewers to linger a bit longer and enjoy travelling around the painting. The more you look, the more you see.
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Oil on canvas
92cm x 92cm x 3cm
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One day I was walking through the city, and saw a dog. In that moment I felt deeply sensitive to the incredible amount of concrete and greyness all around. The towering buildings and the tiny spaces we leave for animals. I came home and painted this just because I needed to express something. What emerged was a colourful painting about dogs and animals in the city, contrasted by the heavy grey of the concrete.
Purchasing from Susannah Paterson:
I offer free shipping within Australia.
International shipping is typically charged at AUD$150. For further rates, contact susannahpaterson@gmail.com
My works typically ship out within a couple of days of receiving payment.
I typically take the painting off the stretcher bars and send it rolled in a tube for international delivery.
I do not offer framing, however some of my paintings come framed.
I do not accept returns unless the painting is damaged in transit. For more information, contact susannahpaterson@gmail.com