Artist Bits: Susan Carson - Winter 2009 Issue of Horses in Art Magazine

Artist Bits: Susan Carson

Horse in The Checkerboard Square Acrylic by Susan Carson
Susan Carson, of Pekin, Illinois, began her art career as a fashion illustrator for a Midwest clothing store with on-the-job training Eventually, she desired more from art than black and white; she wanted to learn about color. So, as a non-traditional student Susan began her art education at Illinois State University earning a BFA and MS; concentrating on painting and drawing. Happily, she says, she is still learning.

Complementing the inspiration and creativity of each other are her jobs as a college fine arts instructor and a studio painter. While equine images are at the top of the subject list, she loves any subject that inspires the use of color and line: from realistic portraits to abstracts, all painted to the sounds of classical music. Much of Susan¹s work is commissioned portraiture created from her clients photographs.

Love of equine image originates from her childhood love of horses. Now relates to her reference photos of horse racing in the Midwest while following one daughter¹s riding career. No longer having horses, Susan¹s neighbors are always willing to let her study and photograph theirs and this interaction and study of the live animal is necessary to give spirit and content to her work. Only another horse lover can relate to rubbing a soft nose or having a one-sided conversation with an animal.

Please visit Susan's web site at www.chalkhorsegallery.com or call at 309-925-3180 or email at paintbox@mtco.com

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