A little bit about Susan
My current work is an exploration of nature, of my place in the world, and my inherent sensitivities to these experiences. Childhood memories of walks in nature and many happy hours of play with a variety of paper samples (my mom worked at a paper company) inspire my work to this day. Nuances in color and the wonder of surprise in close observation continue to intrigue me. I have always felt a great peace and solace in the process of art making. I express my understanding of life through the creation of handmade paper, the activity of painting, and the design of mixed media artwork. My hope is that you too, will find joy in the colors, textures and beauty of this world.
Most of all, Susan Donovan Lowe invites you to be transported into the colors, textures and beauty of this world – in nature itself and through each of her works!
A glimpse into Susan’s background
Susan Donovan Lowe is a visual artist, primarily a painter, currently exploring the media of paper making, encaustic, and mixed media. Susan’s work has been featured annually in art exhibits for almost 25 years. As a member of the 40th Street Studio and City Artists at Work, she has both studied and taught art (painting, drawing and visual arts) in the Northeast Ohio region. She has had the happy privilege of guiding students and young artists as a: Fine Arts Faculty member at several universities, a Drawing Instructor, a Montessori Directress and Montessori Principal. Susan was awarded an Ohio Board of Regents Fellowship to pursue her graduate studies after earning her BFA in painting at the Cleveland Institute of Art. She received an MFA in painting at Kent State University.