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Sue Miller

Aug 10, 20221 min read

Tricky Triptych

Here’s a new one I’ve been working on. Triptych’s are tricky to paint on a small easel no matter how I try to rig it up. This one gave me...

Sue Miller

Aug 2, 20221 min read

New Work: Ease My Troubles

Just off the easel, 20 x 54 x 1.5 inch. This painting was inspired by a perfect early morning out on the lake. A calm and peaceful moment...

Sue Miller

Jul 29, 20221 min read

New Work: For Scotch Lovers

Finishing up a couple of new scotch paintings. Adding the final dabs and highlights. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of painting...

Sue Miller

Jun 23, 20221 min read

New Sunshine Collection

I'm excited to share a new series with you. It was inspired by gorgeous sunlight filtering through peaceful forests—from the last of the...

Sue Miller

Jun 14, 20221 min read

New 12 x 12's Available

Four new 12 x 12’s available. From the last of the winter snow, to the first leaves of spring, to the beautiful sunshine of summer....

Sue Miller

Jun 14, 20221 min read

New Work: Coming into Leaf

The sun was shining all weekend…in the studio, at least! I love painting those sunbeams. Coming into Leaf, 18 x 24 inches, oil/canvas.

Sue Miller

May 24, 20221 min read

New Work: The Calm

I started this painting last week before a "derecho" came raging through our area. Sadly, due to the storm's tornado-force winds, a...

Sue Miller

Apr 25, 20221 min read

Process Video

A little study on the easel. I love those areas of thick pine needles with their fresh smell and spongy feel. Year after year, layer...

Sue Miller

Apr 25, 20221 min read

All in the Family

This commission was SO MUCH FUN! The client's concept was to paint a favourite bottle for each member of her family or a special time...

Sue Miller

Apr 10, 20221 min read

Available 12 x 12's

Birds' song, gentle breezes, and the fresh smell of the water...who else is looking forward to time spent outside on long summer days?...

Sue Miller

Apr 10, 20221 min read

Studio Visit

Lots on the shelves. Some are sold, some are available, a few are getting ready for Father’s Day, and all are waiting for varnish. Which...

Sue Miller

Apr 4, 20221 min read

Northward Bound

This one has sold and will make the 2,302 km journey all the way up to Iqaluit later this summer. There’s no easy way to ship a painting...

Sue Miller

Mar 29, 20221 min read

New Work: The Lake is Calling

Paddling home after hours spent out on the lake...happily tired and looking forward to another day of the same. The warmer weather of...

Sue Miller

Mar 24, 20221 min read

Painting Process Timelapse

Using up some leftover paint on this one…an early morning paddle through the mist. 12 x 12 inches, oil on canvas, available.

Sue Miller

Mar 24, 20221 min read

International Exhibition

I’m happy to have these paintings juried into the Society of Canadian Artists Open International Exhibition 2022. Check out all the...

Sue Miller

Mar 24, 20221 min read

New Work: Early Morning Paddle

These days I’ve been thinking about all the paddling adventures coming up this year. Being on the water early in the morning and paddling...

Sue Miller

Mar 9, 20221 min read

New Work: Comfort of the Woods

I’ve really enjoyed painting snow scenes throughout the winter. This is the last one until the fall…a mild, late winter day when the snow...

Sue Miller

Mar 5, 20221 min read

Fundraiser for Ukraine

As the national flower of Ukraine, the sunflower is loved by many. However, since Russia invaded their country, the sunflower has become...

Sue Miller

Mar 3, 20221 min read

New Work: On the Right Path

Finished this one up last night…thinking about the peace of being in the forest surrounded by trees, the scent of pine needles, and the...

Sue Miller

Mar 1, 20221 min read

FCA Online Showcase Exhibition

I’m very happy to have had two paintings juried into the Federation of Canadian Artists 2022 Showcase Exhibition. Both of these paintings...