Sue Jensen

I’ve been painting for over 20 years and teaching for 15. My work has evolved in many directions over the years, so much so, that you wouldn’t recognize earlier works, even from a couple years ago, as mine! I love painting! It brings out a spiritual feeling that is calming and centering. After all these years, I’ve gotten past the self criticism usually accompanying early painting and don’t worry so much. I’ve got my dad to thank for his encouragement. He was an amazing painter and drawer, but didn’t get to use it much in his life. I hope he’s watching and is happy for me. Right now I’m working on collages and acrylics. First, I make the collage pieces with tissue, acrylics, homemade stamps and just brushstrokes. Then these are applied along with the paint and this process just goes on and on. There might be some acrylic transfer going on, and maybe some build up with acrylic mediums. It’s quite fun and also fun to share with my students. I appreciate the opportunity to embellish my chair for this worthwhile project!

Contact the artist: sujeki@comcast.net
Artist's website: www.suejensenart.com