'Against the Clock', oil on panel, 18 x 36 inches.
right to left: 'Phoenix Rising', oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches.,
'Knees Up', oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches., 'Into the Light',
oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches.
Series 1
'This first section is what I consider to be my signature style. It usually involves a close cropping
of the image with higher detail on the horses face and body. Notably they should have
interesting negative spaces and give a nod to the rider, often painted a touch looser than the
horse.'
'One Heart', oil on panel, 20 x 24 inches.
left to right: 'Dance with Me', oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches.,
'Going For It', oil on panel, 26 x 26 inches., 'Cadence', oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches.
'Flash', oil on canvas, 10 x 8inches.
Series 2
'This second section is from my newest collection of limited palette (not black and white/
monochromatic) work that plays around with painting the different materials that make up the equestrian paraphernalia.'
left to right: 'Snaffle', oil on panel, 24 x 24 inches.,
'A Greeting', oil on canvas, 10 x 8 inches., 'Double' oil on canvas,
10 x 8 inches.
'Boot', oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches.
'Dance Partners', oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches.
Series 3
'This third section is from my Women and Horses collection and includes one of my
expressionistic pieces. Women and horse have an abiding tie with one another and it also explores some of my own personal emotions involving horses.'
left to right: 'Joy', oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches.,
'When Pain Falls Away To Love', oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches.,
'Good Morning Sunshine', oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches.
'Reaching For Heaven', oil and gold leaf on panel, 36 x 48 inches.
Series 4
'This last section is from a couple of years ago. I wanted to play around with my style to see of I
could loosen up a bit and have some ‘fun’. I experimented with mark making and using metal leaf as light.'
left to right: 'La Mer', oil and silver leaf on panel, 36 x 24 inches., 'Silver Spirit', oil and silver leaf on panel,48 x 54 inches., 'White Magic', oil and silver leaf on panel, 36 x 18 inches.
'Metamorphosis' oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches.
Born in Pasadena, California, Suzanne began both riding and painting lessons at age 5. Growing up immersed in both she began to fuse these passions together. Inspired by her travels through Europe and starting with her first pony at age 5 her love of horses and art became a permanent part of how she views the world.Suzanne has studied at Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, CA and has earned her degree in Fine Art from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, where she again studied both the equine and art industries. She has also studied under such masters as Glen Vilppu and Steve Huston.For several years she worked in the animation industry where she studied the anatomy of humans and animals, as well as character development, movement, and story. She infuses these elements into her paintings to bring life to these subjects in paint and charcoal.Now living in Chester, VT her passion for painting horses has expanded to include that of all pets and people. Her loyal friends and muses, four rambunctious huskies, as well as a variety of local horses and equestrian events inspire her daily to continue to create and share the beauty of these subjects to those who would share her vision.
'Some of my earliest memories are about my interaction with either horses or art. Like so many I became enamored by the grace and majesty of these incredible animals. I portray horses as I see their strengths and at the center of it all, I hope you find their heart.'
Suzanne Niesen in her studio.
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