Susan Perpich
Susan Perpich is an award winning Pennsylvania based mixed media artist whose work explores the quiet beauty in memory, transformation and resilience. Other than canvas, Susan paints primarily on salvaged surfaces - old doors, weathered tins and blackboards, aged wood and burlap - breathing new life into materials once cast aside. Her process is both visual and spiritual: a redemptive act of restoration, honoring what remains and celebrating what still blooms.
Susan earned her BA in art and psychology from Thiel College and studied fashion design and illustration at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She spent over 35 years in social services, often using creative expression as a healing tool. Since retiring, she has returned fully to fine art, blending expressive brushwork with deeply personal storytelling.
Her work often incorporates themes of faith, family, aging and celebration - moments marked by symbolic florals, migrating birds, and abstracted impressions of life's quiet truths. Whether building a floral assemblage from memory, or painting sunflowers on a salvaged door, Susan approaches each work with reverence for the spiritual and emotional imprint behind every surface.
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Mixed media
18” x 24” x 1”
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I poured my heart into vibrant layers of acrylic, collage and gouache to capture the mysterious dance of mountains and mist. My passion for abstract expressionism shines through the textures and swirling colors, evoking dreams and endless energy.
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16” x 20” x 1”
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I am bringing the tranquility and power of water into your space, filling it with energy that remind us of life's constant flow and the beauty of change.
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30” x 40”
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A rushing river cutting through rugged cliffs.
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11” x 14” x 1”
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Immerse yourself in a blend of colors that inspire tranquility and wonder, as this artwork transports you to a serene, yet captivating landscape. The scene meets the viewer with its surprising hues; the warm glowing sky beautifully contrasts the cool mountain tones. This contrast challenges traditional landscape narratives, prompting viewers to reimagine nature in a fresh way.
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48” x 36”
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A textured landscape where warm earth tones meet a flowing turquoise passage, evoking movement, depth and transformation.
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14” x 11” x 1”
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This artwork presents a unique perspective by highlighting subtle connections to the allure and tranquility of a timeless landscape. Executed with a range of rich hues, the piece creates an engaging scene that invites exploration. The foreground features textured layers of green interspersed with hints of gold and rust, suggesting a rugged terrain. Above, gentle variations of color across the sky reflect early morning or late afternoon light, blending fluidity into a calm horizon.
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20” x 28” x 1”
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This piece honors impressionist tradition where color and light play a crucial role. I blended impasto with gentle strokes creating rich tactile variations. The combination of bold strokes with softer brushwork highlights the floral elements, adding depth and vitality.
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16” x 20” x 1”
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Foundations of Bloom speaks to resilience - the idea that growth is formed layer by intentional layer, emerging from depth and strength.
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16” x 20” x 1”
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A celebration of untamed beauty and the expressive nature of flowers. This piece captures a moment of joyful abundance - where color, texture and movement come together to speak their own language.
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11” x 14” x 1”
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I wanted to create a sense of underwater organic growth from the underwater currents. Layers beneath were created from filtered sunlight onto leaves in a cyanotype fashion.
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A journey through misty peaks and valleys.
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20” x 16” x 1”
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This artwork pulses with an exchanging exchange between warm and cool tones, creating a mystical garden awash with golden highlights.
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18” x 24” x 1”
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In this enchanting piece, we find ourselves immersed in a surreal underwater forest, where aquatic vegetation sways with the ocean’s current.
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14” x 11” x 1”
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This artwork engages with its flowing floral patterns, gently inviting viewers with its soft pastel tones and abstract style.
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20” x 16”
Purchasing from Susan Perpich:
Domestic and international shipping will be determined directly with Susan during the purchasing process.
Artwork is typically shipped within 3-5 business days after payment has cleared. If framing has been requested, please allow 5-10 business days for the work to be shipped out.
Many of my original works are available professionally framed. If not, framing is available at the request and expense of the buyer. Please contact me directly via my website, https://susanperpichart.artcall.org for more information.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Artwork must be returned in its original state and packaging. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, unless the artwork has been damaged in transit or an error has occurred.