Susan Warner is a pastel artist with a passion for light, color, and the natural world. She is a lifelong learner, constantly experimenting with new techniques and subjects. This dedication to growth is evident in her diverse portfolio, encompassing everything from traditional landscapes to unexpected scenes of shape and shadow.
Susan's work gained acceptance into the prestigious Pastel Society of America and her piece One Extra Season was exhibited at the Pastel World Exhibition of the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her painting Valletta Banners, depicting a street in Valletta Malta, was awarded first place at the Lake Country Pastel Society Show at the Red Wing Depot Gallery. Her work has been exhibited in juried shows at the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition as well as local galleries including White Bear Center for the Arts and Artistry Minnesota. Her solo shows include exhibits at Boreal Art Loft in St. Paul and through the Healing Arts Program of the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin
Susan actively participates in the pastel artist community where she currently serves as Lake Country Pastel Society treasurer. Prior to her work as a full-time artist, Susan’s career in international business provided a global experience, influencing her art and giving her a nuanced perspective of the world and its cultures. Today she still loves to travel and she makes her home in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she enjoys the urban energy and is part of a vibrant artistic community.