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Susan McLean Woodburn
Fine Artist
604-1603 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5P 3J2
(416) 656-5134
www.beamccowan.com/susan.htm
Susan is a Canadian artist who was raised in Toronto and spent considerable time in the Cobourg-Grafton area as well as Georgian Bay-Pointe au Baril. Many of her works are inspired by these locations. Winter is a favourite season and is often the subject of her landscapes and figuratives. Her skaters, dancers, bathers and angels are all studies of movement and light -- capturing the exuberance and joy of life. Her portraits capture the spirit of the individual and their unique character.
Self taught by independent study of the masters (Degas, Hans Holbien, Morrice, Monet and David Milne), Susan is multi-talented in that she presents various genres of the form, diverse in colour, texture and composition. Lighting and acute sensitivity capture the mood of her work -- impressionism akin to the masters. Her printmaking is often colourful, playful and witty -- her line drawings, classical to lyrical.
Susan is soon to be featured in "A Dictionary of Canadian Artists", Volume 8, edited by Colin S. MacDonald. Her works are included in many important collections across North America and Europe.
December Skate, Oil, 18" x 24"
Education
- 1978-79 Emily Carr College of Art, Majored in painting and sculpture
- 1972- Ontario College of Art, Toronto
- Largely self-taught by independent study of the masters: Degas, Hans Holbien, Monet, David Milne and Maurice.
- Susan’s paintings are included in collections in Canada, Europe, U.S.A. and England
Publications
- Profile scheduled to be included in A Dictionary of Canadian Artists, by Canadian Paperback Publishing Limited, Ottawa, Ont.
- Cloud Publishing: paintings reproduced for cards
- Editor, Poetry, Prayers and Graces: artwork and poetry included, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
- Catalogued in Del Bello Miniature Exhibition
- Buckingham Fine Art Catalogue
Exhibitions
2002-10
- Buckingham Fine Art, Uxbridge
- D.E. Lake Ltd. Canadian and International Art, Toronto
- By a Lady: Work by Canadian Women Artists
- Valenart & Associates Inc., Toronto
- Upper Canada House Ltd,. Toronto
2001-02
- D.E. Lake Ltd. Canadian and International Art, Toronto
- By a Lady: Work by Canadian Women Artists
- Ingram Gallery, Yorkville
- Wychwood Park Gallery, Toronto
- Valenart & Associates Inc., Toronto
- Upper Canada House Ltd,. Toronto
2000
- D.E. Lake Ltd. Canadian and International Art, Toronto
- Valenart & Associates Inc., Toronto
- Upper Canada House Ltd,. Toronto
- Kingsmount Gallery, Toronto
- Spectrum Gallery, Toronto
1999
- Kingsmount Gallery, Toronto
- Spectrum Gallery, Toronto
- King Edward Hotel Florist, solo exhibition
- Construction Volunteers Canada, Toronto
- Keller, Kramer and Buck, Attorneys at Law
- Upper Arlington, Ohio, U.S.A.
- Art Interiors, Forest Hill Village
1996-98
- Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Art Gala
- Three month solo exhibition outside of Thomson Gallery (a major private collection of Canadian Art owned by Ken Thomson, The Bay)
- The Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto
- Alexander Gallery, Toronto
- Del Bello Gallery & Printmaking Studio - International Miniature Exhibitions - artwork reproduced in catalogue
1974-96
- March of Dimes Art Auction, Toronto
- Plant Tree Gallery, Burlingon, Ontario, honourable mention
- Baas Studio Gallery, Toronto
- Gallery Deux Tetes, Yorkville
- Barnum House, Grafton, Ontario
The Scarboro Heights Record V11 #6