“Susan, sometimes I regret impulse purchases. Not this time! I truly love this work! I unwrapped it in my sister’s presence. She gasped as a Happy Girl appeared from the wrapper “Oh I l-o-v-e it”. Gary
“SHE’S HERE! SHE’S HERE! And even more beautiful in person.” Alexine
“My print is much more beautiful than I ever expected. It looks like an original and to see that you add original pieces to make it an original is amazing! Thank you so much. I just love her!” Lisa
“Susan, I can’t imagine how you created my two stunning, happy girls who capture everything I asked for. They were made for me. I have joy in my home!” Daniel
NOTES FROM THE ARTIST
The Happy Girls began in 2018. In and out of the studio, a strong thought would not go away. I need to put some happy into the world.
One day, looking at a newly finished artwork, I saw a beautiful dress! I had to cut it out. This was not the first time I had cut my paintings. I spent 5 days cutting paintings into various random shapes and sizes. As I played with arranging pieces, figures began to emerge. After creating seven figures, I knew their meaning and the series title came instantly.
THE HAPPY GIRLS capture innocence, joy, humour, curiosity, kindness, but mostly, they send out love.
These paintings are the result of an imaginative, time-consuming process. I first paint an abstract of nature. I then cut the painting, seeing random shapes, colour combinations or lines I like. Pieces of all sizes from many paintings serve as the building blocks for clothing, hats, birds, boots, etc. As I see a girl forming, I imagine a story. This helps me complete the artwork.
The painting is not complete until I have thought of a name that suits her or his individual personality and have written a short poem or short story.
I love the process of creating these artworks.
They can put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. May one become a special piece of you and your life story.
