Open Studio Tour: Susan Minier

Continuing on our series of Open-Studio Tour introductions, artist Susan Minier will display her custom designed functional art for the home using fabric and collage.

"Residing in New York's Hudson River Valley, I love the freedom of being a full-time artist. Since I began my adventure with fabric collage in 1994, I have enjoyed creating vibrant landscape and flower collages. Later, I learned how to make beautiful floorcloths, table runners and placemats using acrylics, faux painting techniques, and collage. Sharing these techniques, I regulary lead workshops in these areas."

Susan's educational background includes graphic design at Broward Community Collage in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and fine art at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. Her artwork has been shown in numerous group exhibitions on the East Coast. Since 2008, three were solo shows including an exhibit at the Woodstock Artists Association in Woodstock, NY.

All images and quote were taken from Susan's website http://www.susanminier.com/. To see how Susan Minier creates her exquisite works, be sure to stop by her studio in Highland Mills as you explore the riches of Orange County's artists and craftspeople.