Susan Wehrman
Susan Wehrman did not set out to become an artist, but her passion for art began early on: in elementary school tempera paints, construction paper and ordinary glue represented a vision to be fulfilled. While other children longed for toys, her greatest excitement came from visits to the local hobby shop for paint-by-number kits – she would spend many marathon weekends working on these cardboard canvases. This is what inspired her current love of colored pencils and the development and evolution of her unique design process.
Though not formally educated as an artist she has had the incredible fortune to connect with an established artist who has mentored her for the past ten years. Through memberships in various societies and other venues she has also been able to meet with and learn from peers and contemporaries. Additionally, COVID provided unique opportunities to study online with several established colored pencil artists around the globe. She has earned the CPSA title (signature status) granted by the Colored Pencil Society of America, the UKCPSO title from the United Kingdom Colour Pencil Society and is a Signature Member of the Heartland Art Club. Susan also donates artwork to the Golden Retriever Foundation to raise money to further their research in understanding diseases and genetic disorders that afflict all dogs and Golden Retrievers in particular.
Susan specializes in pet and nature portraits; her artwork represents the special bond we share with the animals that share our world and those that have etched special places in our hearts. However diverse we may be, this love of our animals is universal and transcends all languages and borders. She works very hard to ensure that she portrays the spirit and essence of her subjects. By the time a piece is
complete -- having sculpted every curve of their faces and every nuance of their expression – she has come to know them intimately; and loves them all.
Susan has been in many of Webster Arts juried shows and has won Best in Show in recent exhibits, including Open Theme 2023 and Opposites Attract.
