Any viewer of Susan's work will instantly recognise her uncanny talent for capturing people's expressions, moods and idiosyncrasies. Susan allows us to quietly listen in on a series of personal moments that have an immediacy we can easily relate to.


Although Susan is a science and math graduate she is a self taught artist, painting for her own pleasure while hitting the boards on New York's Broadway. After having a family, Susan gave up the footlights and took up the paintbrush. Over a twenty five year period , Susan has become firmly established as a great American painter of people and everyday scenes.


In this new Gibsons 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle Susan has captured a charming moment on Christmas Eve. The youngster who anticipates the arrival of Santa Claus has been unable to keep her eyes open and has fallen asleep making her popcorn necklace. With the fire roaring in the background, the cat and her accomplice, the family's black retriever are about to consume the young girl's late night snack. Mum arrives in the nick of time and can't help smiling as these naughty pets are caught in the act. Never mind, with the Christmas tree covered with bright decorations and the presents piled up under the tree's branches all is well on this most exciting evening of the year.