About Susan

Susan Lawrence was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She studied art at the Instituto Allende, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Her journeys have taken her all over the world to experience many people and cultures, documenting them in paintings and photos.

Portraits are part of her artistic journey. Susan has spent time with the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Eastern Arizona over many years documenting the Sunrise ceremony or na’ii’ees a strenuous 4-day ceremony where the community honors and supports young women as they pass into adulthood. Young Apache girls goes through this ceremony within a year after their first moon cycle.

Landscapes and Abstracts are part of Susan’s artistic journey as well reflecting her love of nature and time spent outdoors.  The nuances of movement are reflected and depicted in these works.  Susan paints in oil and acrylic primarily on linen and wood. 

For more information please contact Susan