Framed Oil Painting on Canvas "Spoonbill" by Susan Schwartz

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Art has been the center of my life since I can remember. I began
with art classes as a child, … Read more Art has been the center of my life since I can remember. I began
with art classes as a child, continuing in college, double majoring
in Art History and Studio Art. After college, I worked as a Visual
Merchandiser for some major retail stores and eventually, opened
my decorative painting company, collaborating with interior
designers, builders, and architects.

Throughout my career, I worked on my own artwork, taking night
classes at Philadelphia’s Academy of Fine Art. The experience
that changed the trajectory of my work was a plein aire workshop
with Maddine Insalaco in Tuscany, Italy. Working with Maddine in
this magical location taught me to see differently. My palette,
brush work, and composition shifted. Now retired, plein aire and
studio oil painting is my life and joy. I can’t imagine a more perfect
muse than St. Augustine, Florida. I am truly blessed! See less