Best laid plans…

I’m sorry to inform guests, locals, visitors and friends, I’ve had to conclude the residency at b: Atelier early due to unforeseen circumstances. I felt very sad to pack up and move my paintings out yesterday. However, I was able to photo-document most of...

b: Atelier Artist in Residence

Minding my own business at the NGA, a woman walked up to me and said ‘Hello Suzanne!’ Immersed in the world of colours and shapes, it took a few moments to recognise Robyn. She has a lovely voice – gentle and strong at the same time. Around three...

Slow looking in the Rothko Chapel

…Nothing compares to this one work comprised of 3 enormous triptychs and 5 single canvases that almost eclipse the octagonal walls of the chapel. Between 1964 to 1967, Rothko worked on this commission, producing the paintings after and while continuing...

Bloomsbury: a pilgrimage to Charleston, April 2023

Interested in the paintings of Vanessa Bell for some years; their freshness, courage of mark and the marriage of sensitive and bold use of colour remain captivating, I wanted to walk in her spaces and feel what that was like. Homely, gentle, resolute, steadfast,...

The preciousness of life comes into focus when a dear One passes. It’s time to remember the gift of their life and all they gave me, and feel gratitude for living loved ones. Many of my readers knew Jan Henderson. Considering how Jan lived –  big-hearted,...