About the Artist

Susanna Rose a painter from a small town on the Oregon coast. My work consists of vibrant ink scenes that are a reflection of the world around me.

I find my inspiration from the beaches and forests where I live. The impact of a huge wave hitting rugged rocks or a windstorm bending Douglas fir trees gives me all the inspiration I need to create. I channel the vien chaos and unpredictablmy or our weather and scenery into every piece produced. The Pacific Ocean is a central figure in my creations.

I consider myself to be a whirl of color and creativity. The irony of using alcohol ink as my medium of choice is that like nature, it's also very unpredictable and chaotic. As the inks are applied to synthetic paper they react differently when combined with other inks and heat. This creates unique textures, patterns and colors each and every time. I never leave my studio without ink on hands and arms. If I look down and see blue and green encrusted nails, I know it's been a good day. Because of the nature of my art, I rarely plan exactly what I'm going to paint. Most of the time my vision comes to life process of painting.

I've lived near the Oregon coast all my life, except while attending Northwest Nazarene University where l graduated with a bachelors degree in studio art. I live a busy life with a full-time job and as a mother of two. Traveling and experiencing other cultures are another one of my passions. Inspiration from China, Mexico and Europe have all found their way into my art. I've had the honor of winning several art contests and my work can be round in local galleries along the Oregon coast.