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I like the simplicity of this blog format to present my art, almost like a step into my studio. No commentary other than title and medium. It’s all about the visual.

"Horizons" (watercolor)

"Horizons" (watercolor)

"Horizons" (watercolor)

Susan Black

7 days ago0 min read

"Humility" (mostly acrylic) (made for the retreat led by Nancy Hendricks at Queen of Angels Monastery 11/1/25)

"Humility" (mostly acrylic) (made for the retreat led by Nancy Hendricks at Queen of Angels Monastery 11/1/25)

"Humility" (mostly acrylic) (made for the retreat led by Nancy Hendricks at Queen of Angels Monastery 11/1/25)

Susan Black

Nov 200 min read

Three ...

... of my watercolors are included in the online exhibit "Upside-Down Kingdom" presented on the website GodLovesArt.com , which is a very imaginative global community dedicated to ministry through the arts. Please take a look!

Susan Black

Nov 161 min read

"Duets" (watercolor)

"Duets" (watercolor)

"Duets" (watercolor)

Susan Black

Nov 70 min read

From the "Pudding River" Series (watercolor with gold leaf)

From the "Pudding River" Series (watercolor with gold leaf)

From the "Pudding River" Series (watercolor with gold leaf)

Susan Black

Oct 300 min read

"Gridular" (iridescent wax crayons)

"Gridular" (iridescent wax crayons)

"Gridular" (iridescent wax crayons)

Susan Black

Oct 260 min read

"Wovens" (watercolor chips)

"Wovens" (watercolor chips)

"Wovens" (watercolor chips)

Susan Black

Oct 180 min read

"Celestials" (iridescent watercolor on black watercolor paper; yes, there is such a thing)

"Celestials" (iridescent watercolor on black watercolor paper; yes, there is such a thing)

"Celestials" (iridescent watercolor on black watercolor paper; yes, there is such a thing)

Susan Black

Oct 70 min read

On Hiatus

This blog is on hiatus because I am on sabbatical for the next few months. In the meantime, please explore the previous posts and feel...

Susan Black

May 311 min read

“Pushing the Limits” (graphite, as published in “The Branches: A Journal of Literature and Philosophy”, Spring 2025 issue)

“Pushing the Limits” (graphite, as published in “The Branches: A Journal of Literature and Philosophy”, Spring 2025 issue)

“Pushing the Limits” (graphite, as published in “The Branches: A Journal of Literature and Philosophy”, Spring 2025 issue)

Susan Black

May 300 min read

“Creative Energy” (watercolor, salt and alcohol on Yupo paper)

“Creative Energy” (watercolor, salt and alcohol on Yupo paper)

“Creative Energy” (watercolor, salt and alcohol on Yupo paper)

Susan Black

May 300 min read

“Whirlwind” (chalk pastel)

“Whirlwind” (chalk pastel)

“Whirlwind” (chalk pastel)

Susan Black

Mar 240 min read

“Tidal Pool” (diptych) (acrylic and sea glass in shadow boxes)

“Tidal Pool” (diptych) (acrylic and sea glass in shadow boxes)

“Tidal Pool” (diptych) (acrylic and sea glass in shadow boxes)

Susan Black

Mar 220 min read

“Petunias for Dad” (watercolor) (RIP Dad 2/10/17)

“Petunias for Dad” (watercolor) (RIP Dad 2/10/17)

“Petunias for Dad” (watercolor) (RIP Dad 2/10/17)

Susan Black

Feb 100 min read

“Chakra Series” (watercolor) (on long-term loan to my friend Amanda’s Soul Stretch Yoga Studio in Wilsonville, OR)

“Chakra Series” (watercolor) (on long-term loan to my friend Amanda’s Soul Stretch Yoga Studio in Wilsonville, OR)

“Chakra Series” (watercolor) (on long-term loan to my friend Amanda’s Soul Stretch Yoga Studio in Wilsonville, OR)

Susan Black

Feb 50 min read

“Who Has Measured with His Palm the Waters” Isaiah 40:12 (watercolor, acrylic and graphite pencil)

“Who Has Measured with His Palm the Waters” Isaiah 40:12 (watercolor, acrylic and graphite pencil)

“Who Has Measured with His Palm the Waters” Isaiah 40:12 (watercolor, acrylic and graphite pencil)

Susan Black

Jan 170 min read

“Summer Heat” (watercolor) and “Portal to the Sky” (chalk pastel)

I am happy to say that these two works appear in “Reflections 2025”, the literary magazine published by the University of Southern Maine...

Susan Black

Dec 28, 20241 min read

“Sunrise” (watercolor, acrylic, salt, bead)

“Sunrise” (watercolor, acrylic, salt, bead)

“Sunrise” (watercolor, acrylic, salt, bead)

Susan Black

Nov 22, 20240 min read

“Going Forth” (watercolor)

“Going Forth” (watercolor)

“Going Forth” (watercolor)

https://www.thebranchesjournal.com/issues

Susan Black

Nov 13, 20241 min read

“Still and Small” (egg tempera, acrylic, dried plant material)

“Still and Small” (egg tempera, acrylic, dried plant material)

“Still and Small” (egg tempera, acrylic, dried plant material)

Susan Black

Nov 11, 20240 min read

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