Paint Sticks
Paint sticks are an inexpensive, portable and easy to use medium. They are suitable for paper and canvas.
Drawings
Sue draws in pen and her pen drawings vary from sparse and pared back, to a riot of suggested detail. The suggestion in these drawings is part of the magic.
Painting
Sue uses acrylics and inks on her paintings. Paper is her preferred material although she also works on canvas and cardboard.
Watercolour and pen
Sue enjoys using watercolour for its bright pops of colour and its relative softness in comparison with paint sticks.
What is your Creative Story?
Sue's Story
In 2024, Sue became a first-time exhibitor in the Lester Prize, having invested in daily art practice since mid-2023 that is energetic, unapologetic, and intentional through pen, with pops of colour in acrylic or watercolour mediums.
Born in NSW outback town, Broken Hill and, after serving in the RAAF, Sue moved to outback WA in 1996. Attending a community TAFE drawing class in Kalgoorlie she received a “Highly Commended” prize for her work on butcher’s paper “Ink with Sticks” (1997).
Sue lives and practices her creative arts in Dunsborough WA.
Visit her at Open Studios in September 2025
Viktor is my son. This is how he wants to be seen. Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Do you see him? I see him. 25 years of seeing as a mother does. This portrait represents the struggle of letting Viktor be who he wants to be. So much more than what I permit him to be. This portrait is me finding the courage to help him be who he is. Viktor wants to be seen. Who do you see? Do you see Viktor? Does he fade into your periphery or does he come at you with his guns blazing? Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Viktor is powerful, he is funny, he is strong, he is difficult, he is ambitious, he is difficult, he is capable, he is difficult, he is anxious, he is a problem solver. Viktor is not satisfied with what he has. Viktor has Down Syndrome. Viktor is loved.
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I draw quickly and energetically with a pen in a sketchbook either A4 or A5, highlighting with acrylic paint sticks.
The fast method of drawing is pure instinct, my brain and my hands are working in sync.
The penwork is jagged, with scratchings and suggestions.
As an observer of people, my medium is easily carried as I find my studio could be a comfortable chair, a train, a bus, a street
or a waiting room.
Read about Viktor
"Stronger"
CELEBRATE the imperfect and embrace the energy
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Read about Viktor
"The Strong"
Viktor is my son. This is how he wants to be seen. Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Do you see him? I see him. 25 years of seeing as a mother does. This portrait represents the struggle of letting Viktor be who he wants to be. So much more than what I permit him to be. This portrait is me finding the courage to help him be who he is. Viktor wants to be seen. Who do you see? Do you see Viktor? Does he fade into your periphery or does he come at you with his guns blazing? Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Viktor is powerful, he is funny, he is strong, he is difficult, he is ambitious, he is difficult, he is capable, he is difficult, he is anxious, he is a problem solver. Viktor is not satisfied with what he has. Viktor has Down Syndrome. Viktor is loved.
Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Loved. My Viktor.
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Featured Services
Beginner's Still Life Workshop
This workshop is suitable for beginners or experienced artists who wish to have more freedom in their expression.
Beginners to Intermediate Portraits
In this workshop, you will be encouraged to find expression beyond the face, showing a person's character and energy.
Intermediate to Advanced Portraits
Students should have some knowledge of basic principles of proportion, perspective and shade for this workshop.
Artist Talks
My Artist talks centres around a conversation about masculinity, disability and invisibility. Suitable for delivery to senior school students, workplaces and artist in residences.
Read about Viktor
"The Strong"
Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Loved. My Viktor.
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Strong. Powerful. Masculine. Loved. My Viktor.
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What is your Creative Story?
Margaret River Region Open Studios
I draw quickly and energetically with a pen in a sketchbook either A4 or A5, highlighting with acrylic paint sticks. The fast method of drawing is pure instinct, my brain and my hands are working in sync.
I paint instinctively on canvas, linen, cardboard and paper.
Come along to my Open Studio to see me draw and paint and enjoy my completed works.
Open Studio 13 - 28 September 2025
Often, I feel the urgent need to create...
Drawing when travelling allow me to capture what I see in my distinct style.
Finger painting allows a tactile connection to the work.
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