Sweet Harmony
oil on canvas
not for sale

Susan Abma was always artistic and creative, but it wasn’t until 2002, when the youngest of her six children turned 15 years of age, that she finally had time to focus exclusively on her oil painting.

Although she took art classes in Montreal, Quebec where she lived when she was younger, Susan has also taken several drawing/watercolor classes under the tutorship of Kathryn Hines, studied watercolor and oil painting under Evie Marinoski and is currently still studying oil painting under Gene Prokop in Edmonton. She believes she is a lifetime student of art and will always take classes so she can learn from the work of many different artists.

Susan’s portfolio includes portraits of major corporate executives, government officials, family portraits and various industry workers (farmers, miners, etc.).

She is a voracious reader and reads every magazine and art book she can get her hands on - this has been instrumental in teaching her many options in oil painting, as well as lessons in composition, color harmony, technique and much more. And, she has studied the works of the great Masters to gain insight into their techniques and the spirit they gave each of their creations.

Susan has shown her work in many venues. Through these shows and other contacts she has made, Susan acquires commission work and loves the opportunity to paint portraits in particular.

Before she concentrated on art full-time, Susan owned a newspaper and magazine. She has many years of experience in marketing, promotion and advertising, as well as newspaper and magazine design. This graphic design and publication experience is a definite bonus, not only in her painting, but also in advertising and promoting her work.
Susan’s studio is in her home on the family’s dairy farm near Leduc, Alberta, Canada.

For more pictures and information please visit my web site at susanabma.com susanabma.com

In the Doghouse
9 x 12
oil on canvas