Biography:
After many years in printing and graphics, Susan (Suzy) Quader entered the decorative arts as proprietor and principal artist at SQ Design Studios. For the next eight years, her focus was faux finishing, trompe l’oeil, and interior murals, closing the doors in 2011. Retiring from the business sector to the East Coast in 2021, Suzy “accidentally” discovered soft pastels while trying to expand on an acrylic painting. Her curiosity for a new medium is now a full-time obsession.
A self-taught artist but habitual student, classes and workshops throughout the years have included The Corcoran School of Art, The Alexandria Art League, the Faux Finishing School, the Decorative Arts School, and others. Suzy credits these experiences and the mentors found there for building a solid foundation in a large array of mediums and an appreciation of styles.
Ms. Quader is a member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society, and the Maryland Pastel Society. She is also a member of the Ocean City Art League and a co-op member of the Worcester County Arts Council. Her work has ribboned in numerous juried exhibitions throughout the region.
She resides in Ocean Pines, Maryland.
Artist Statement
After exploring many different media, I currently find myself enamored with soft pastels. There is an immediacy and vibrancy in pastels that is unique to them alone. While my subject matter leans toward representational landscapes, seascapes, and all things Eastern Shore, my work remains diverse. I paint the things that speak to me, whether a sunset, a still life, or a yellowfin tuna.
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