ARTIST
STATEMENT
The aesthetic experience of heightened expressionistic color relationships is a primary emphasis in my paintings. My intention is to create a sense of intimacy within close-up viewpoints of naturalistic, organic forms whether it’s a landscape, figure or still life. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest I have become enamored with native Madrona trees. I find their peeling bark, warm colors and sensuous form provocative and mysterious. The sublime beauty of the Madrona is a subject matter I frequently explore.
Susan Olson Derrick began her professional art career after earning a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the School of Art and Design at Alfred University, New York. Her art education continued at The Parson’s School of Design, NYC, The State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase. After a rewarding 10 year career as a commercial illustrator in New York, Susan moved to Redmond, Washington where she is a full time contemporary fine art painter.
SELECTED JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2011
- Art Port Townsend 13th Annual Art Exhibition/Expressions Northwest, Northwind Art Center, Port Townsend, WA
- PAW-CASSO Art Exhibit, Gallery by the Bay, Stanwood, WA
- Eastside Association of Fine Arts Members Exhibition, Seattle Design Center
2009
- Eastside Association of Fine Arts Open Exhibition, Symetra Building Lobby, Bellevue, WA
- Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, Kaewyn Gallery, Bothell, WA
- Eastside Association of Fine Arts Members Exhibition, Trilogy Golf Club, Redmond, WA
- LiveArts Bothell Art Exhibition, Bothell Landing Park Building, Bothell, WA
2008
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Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, New Dimensions Gallery, Bellevue, WA
2007
- Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, Harbor Gallery, Gig Harbor, WA
OTHER EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERIES
- 2011 Inspirations, Women Painters of Washington Gallery, Seattle, WA
2011 WPW Fall Members Show, Mercer View Gallery, Mercer Island. WA
- 2011 Women Painters of Washington Gallery, Seattle, WA
- 2010-2011 The Gage Academy of Art, Seattle, WA
- 2008 Gallery 113, Woodinville, WA
- 2008 Sammamish Valley Art Center Artist Studio Tour, Woodinville, WA
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
- 2011 Best of America Acrylic, Kennedy Publishing
- 2010 Best of Worldwide Mixed Media Artists, Kennedy Publishing
- 2009 Jack Richeson Award, Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, Christopher Schink, Juror
- 2009 Best of Show Award, Eastside Association of Fine Arts Members Exhibition, Tom Hoffman, Juror
- 2009 Honorable Mention, LiveArts Bothell Exhibition, Diane Ainsworth, Juror
- 2008 L.A. Frames Award, Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, Betsy Dillard Stroud, Juror
- 2007 Juror’s Award of Merit, Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks Exhibition, Robert Burridge, Juror
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
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2011-Present Women Painters of Washington- Juried member
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2007-Present Northwest Watercolor Society
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2008-Present Eastside Association of Fine Arts
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2009-Present National Watercolor Society
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2010-Present International Society of Acrylic Painters
EDUCATION
- 2010-11 The Gage Academy of Art, Seattle, WA
- 2007-10 Workshops, Instructors- Christopher Schink, Pat Dews, Suzanne Brooker, Betsy Dillard Stroud
- 1986 Parsons School of Design, New York City- Illustration
- 1984 State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase- Painting
- 1983 Bachelor of Fine Art Degree, Alfred University, New York- Painting
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