Susan Harper
Artist
View and purchase prints of dogs taken from original oil paintings by this extraordinary artist
About Susan Harper
Throughout her life Susan has painted. Born in London in 1947, Susan was greatly influenced by her Father, a Master Printer, taking time out to be married and raise two children. Susan has travelled extensively living in Australia and Singapore before returning to the U.K. in 1983.
Largely self taught, for Susan the one thing she is clear about is that she knows what she wants to get across to the viewer: to portray the beauty in all things, painting only subjects and creatures that she holds great affection for.
Known largely for her oil paintings and portraits of dogs, Susan has painted to commission for private and corporate collectors around the world.
Although oils are her chosen medium Susan will sometimes use pastels, graphite or watercolours.
The paintings and sketches that Susan retains copyright for are available to purchase as prints of the original works of art, lovingly preserved using high quality paper and ink, all signed and printed by Susan x
Largely self taught, for Susan the one thing she is clear about is that she knows what she wants to get across to the viewer: to portray the beauty in all things, painting only subjects and creatures that she holds great affection for.
Known largely for her oil paintings and portraits of dogs, Susan has painted to commission for private and corporate collectors around the world.
Although oils are her chosen medium Susan will sometimes use pastels, graphite or watercolours.
The paintings and sketches that Susan retains copyright for are available to purchase as prints of the original works of art, lovingly preserved using high quality paper and ink, all signed and printed by Susan x
History
Currently, still painting to commission and painting for pleasure. Passing on the intricacies of her art in small personal classes.
2011 Worked in association with “Starprint” to produce a designer range for their online shop
2008 to Date Prints shown on "conversation Pieces" stand at Crufts.
2005-2008 Exhibited on own stand at Crufts and other major Ch. Shows.
2004 Set up in business as Susan Harper Arts. Showing at several major Ch. Shows including Discover Dogs at earls Court.
2001-2004 Work exhibited at Crufts on the Arany stand.
2003 to Date worked to commission for many clients, both at home and overseas.
2001 Solo exhibition, private studio.
2000 Commissioned to paint The Winning Hound, Midland Basset Hound Club Champion show "The Silver Jubilee"
2000 "Butterfly Mind" Exhibition at The Cottage Gallery, Huntingdon.
2000 Work selected for Huntingdon Twin Town Association Exhibition, Szentendre Hungary.
1999 Solo Exhibition at private Studio.
1999 Group Show, Century Gallery, Hartley Wintney.
1999 Group Show, The Cottage Gallery, Huntingdon.
1999 "Inspired by Gardens" Exhibition at Woodbine Cottage Gallery, Spalding.
1999 One Man Exhibition at Peterborough Arthouse.
1998 Commissioned to produce a painting for a Christmas card design for gildenburgh Reprographics Peterborough.
1998 Peterborough Exhibitions Group, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.
1998 Channel 4 Watercolour Challage with Hannah Gordon.
1998 Commissioned to paint The Winning Hound, Basset Hound of the Year Show.
1998 to date Study of painting with Rowan Yorath.
1997 Commissioned to paint the Winning Hound, South Yorkshire Hound of the Year Show.
1991 Studied painting with Ed Corbishly, Peterborough.
1980's Whilst living in North Yorkshire, largely commissioned to paint properties for private clients.
2011 Worked in association with “Starprint” to produce a designer range for their online shop
2008 to Date Prints shown on "conversation Pieces" stand at Crufts.
2005-2008 Exhibited on own stand at Crufts and other major Ch. Shows.
2004 Set up in business as Susan Harper Arts. Showing at several major Ch. Shows including Discover Dogs at earls Court.
2001-2004 Work exhibited at Crufts on the Arany stand.
2003 to Date worked to commission for many clients, both at home and overseas.
2001 Solo exhibition, private studio.
2000 Commissioned to paint The Winning Hound, Midland Basset Hound Club Champion show "The Silver Jubilee"
2000 "Butterfly Mind" Exhibition at The Cottage Gallery, Huntingdon.
2000 Work selected for Huntingdon Twin Town Association Exhibition, Szentendre Hungary.
1999 Solo Exhibition at private Studio.
1999 Group Show, Century Gallery, Hartley Wintney.
1999 Group Show, The Cottage Gallery, Huntingdon.
1999 "Inspired by Gardens" Exhibition at Woodbine Cottage Gallery, Spalding.
1999 One Man Exhibition at Peterborough Arthouse.
1998 Commissioned to produce a painting for a Christmas card design for gildenburgh Reprographics Peterborough.
1998 Peterborough Exhibitions Group, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.
1998 Channel 4 Watercolour Challage with Hannah Gordon.
1998 Commissioned to paint The Winning Hound, Basset Hound of the Year Show.
1998 to date Study of painting with Rowan Yorath.
1997 Commissioned to paint the Winning Hound, South Yorkshire Hound of the Year Show.
1991 Studied painting with Ed Corbishly, Peterborough.
1980's Whilst living in North Yorkshire, largely commissioned to paint properties for private clients.