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Susan J. Brasch

 


   
   

Welcome to my web page. Two series are featured: “Aerial Landscapes” created Oct. 2000 - May 2003 and “Deep Shade Gardens”, my present ongoing series.

As a painter, I am motivated by metaphor. The entrance into my paintings, which range from abstract to realism, begins with the symbolism behind them. My last series of Aerial Landscapes were symbolic of diversity and “seeing the bigger picture” through a variety of patterns, contrast, shapes, forms and textures of cropland. A tribute to the Midwest sense of place.

The Deep Shade Gardens represent mystery, abundance, and creativity. My canvases start out with a dark ground and the light emerges as reflection off the leaves. I am interested in the up-close and personal view of the garden, the “inner womb” aspect of solace and contemplation. The edges of foliage, the shapes of leaves and the dark cave-like areas intrigue me. Symbolically, the single leaf also represents the individual in the midst of others, or community; a theme that is prevalent in many of my series. My Minnesota roots are apparent in these foliage interpretations, as I remember the deep shade and dappled sunlight.

I have several one-of-a-kind pieces in the studio, as well as some portions of past series: “Burning Embers”, “Codex: Illuminated” (oil pastel on tar paper), Glyphs, landscapes and still lifes.
I invite you to visit my studio
whenever you are in the area. Appointments are much appreciated. 402-474-4080. For prices please call or e-mail. hobrasch@aol.com or sjbraschstudio@aol.com
Commissions and design consultations (under contract) are welcome.


Trusting the Process Classes:

Painting, Etc…PlayShops By appointment - Class size: limited to 7.
Come enter the wild space of painting directly from intuition. Play and explore in an atmosphere that is free from competition, comparison, and critique. Materials provided. 2hr. sessions: $35 Evenings and Weekends

Draw Your Insides Out - Private individual sessions - By Appointment only
Give a visual “voice” to your feelings. Sometimes feelings can be worked on by “drawing them out”. Seeing them on paper in a new way, outside of yourself, gives you a new perspective. Materials are provided. Session length: 1.5 hrs. $50

Location of classes: Studio #9, 719 P. St. Lincoln, NE 68508 402-474-4080
Flyers are available upon request.

Links: To see more images not listed here go to www.art-exchange.com, enter “Brasch” and click search now.
Also, www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on the Artist-in Residency in the Schools and Communities Program.


Susan J. Brasch's Galleries

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Terra Portal
Nasturiums
Aerial Landscapes   Deep Shade Gardens

 
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