Susan Skelton

As far back as I can remember I have wanted to paint. So now that my boys have grown and spare time has come back into my life I have picked up a paint brush once again.

I just adore colour, strong texture, warmth and the feeling of being drawn into a painting. My influences come from many streams; an angry ocean, soft warm sand, the sun rising through heavy cloud, a clear blue sky. By incorporating these facets into my work I produce abstract and landscape pieces that are striking and at the same time very pleasing to the eye.

Recently I have been experimenting with a new medium - paper... The combination and manipulation of paints and selected paper leaves a fabulous fluid type effect. This new technique is allowing me to produce some striking pieces, full of colour and design.

I have travelled considerably throughout Asia, loving every minute, all the scenery, customs, food, sights and the ways of the people. This probably accounts for the strong Asian theme in my recent artworks, however who cannot love the beauty of New Zealand and the fun of an abstract.

My paintings are now held in collections throughout New Zealand, Australia, UK, Ireland, and the USA.

Contact details:
Studio: +64 4 5278073
Mobile: +64 27 6301369
Website: www.susanskelton.com


Portfolio:

Latest artwork

Here I have tried to illustrate the different techniques and artwork I am finding very successful..

From canvas to paper, from heavy body to fluid acrylics..

Together “Together”

I absolutely love the clouds in this piece... Very dramatic yet soft ... You can almost feel the cold air as the two trees sway together.

The painting is a great size because you will always be able to find a spot for it.. Size is 400mm high x 400mm wide.

The painting is for sale. If you would like to view this artwork please feel free to contact me anytime.

Pears “Pears”

A simple yet real piece of art, where I have used a new medium for me - paper... The combination of paints and selected paper leaves a fabulous fluid type effect. I am having just the best of fun with and achieving great results and positive reviews.

Only quality paper and materials have been to ensure painting is of a professional standard.

Cactus Colour “Cactus Colour”

A fun piece to hang .. This large artwork is full of bright colours to compliment the desert night sunsets. The Cactus has texture making it stand out and tactile... Cactus Colour would look fantastic in any home, adding a vibrancy to the room ...

This quality canvas has been primed and finished with quality materials to ensure painting is of a professional standard.

Rose “Rose”

This abstract artwork was created by using a combination of paints and selected paper to leave this fabulous fluid type effect. As yet unframed.

Only quality paper and materials have been to ensure painting is of a professional standard.

Man “Man”

Man is inspired by the New Zealand Maori Tiki. Painted by on a new medium for me - paper... The combination of paints and selected paper leaves a fabulous fluid type effect.

Size is approx. 500mm high x 500mm wide. However this may change once I have decided how best to frame this rather vibrant piece

The painting is for sale. If you would like to view this artwork please feel free to contact me anytime.

NB: Figure has been adapted from the original drawing found on www.knowledge-basket.co.nz