Meet Susan K. Edwards
I'm a versatile artist who works primarily in transparent watercolor... although I will also do portraits in oil. I have a loose "painterly" style (see portfolio for examples). I specialize in portraits of people, homes, business locations and pets, but have a large portfolio of original art available also.
I try to capture the essence of my subject in the finished painting. Although I use photos, I will interview you to get a better idea of what make a house a home, a building special, or the passion of the person or pet I am painting.
My goal is for tears and/or squeals (of joy)! Although I must admit that when a client bursts into tears when I first present the painting, it can be a tense moment for me until I can determine that the tears are because I have touched that place in their heart that I intended to touch. I once got tears, squeals, and jumping (all while clutching the painting to their chest...) which I felt was the Holy Grail of satisfaction. While I might not get all three each time, I will continue to try.
Guarantee:
My work is 100% guaranteed.
You must be satisfied, or I will make it right. Period.
Quality:
I use professional grade paints, acid-free materials and archival papers. I stretch my watercolor paper to insure it lays flat and smooth. It's a small thing, but it really helps in framing.
References Upon Request
Member of the Portrait Society of America
My past lives:
I recently escaped corporate America after making a living there for 30 years, most recently as a full-time graphic designer and writer. I'm an entrepreneur at heart and had a successful marketing firm for almost 10 years. I provided marketing expertise, copy writing, graphic arts and high-end desktop publishing services to my clients.
I've written two novels, The Gift, and a yet-to-be-published romance, Surrender. I have illustrated a book, "You Pay More Attention to the Dog, Than to Me" by Bernard Lewis. Many of my building portraits have been used in ads, websites and collateral materials. I also do corporate illustrations, cartoons and digital art.
Other Stuff:
Wildhair Studios launched in February 2003, and features my whimsical watercolors and inspirational artwork.
