THE ARTISTS at the MARBLE RIM GALLERY

SUZANNE BIRCH

Suzanne lives in Etna, California which is in Scott Valley and Siskiyou County. She is part of the Marble Rim Gallery in Ft. Jones where she shows art and teaches classes in Drawing and Watercolor. She and her husband have 4 children and 7 grandchildren and they are a huge part of their lives. Suzanne loves to share art with her grandchildren. Living in Southern California she was influenced by her father who was an Art and Set Director for the motion picture business. Suzanne graduated from California State University Long Beach and received her teaching credential from California State University San Jose. She is a retired High School Art teacher. Her training in art comes from college classes and various drawing and watercolor workshops. She has received numerous awards at local art shows. Her original artwork has been printed into cards and prints.

Being creative, working with her hands, and using art to encourage are all part of Suzanne’s life. She feels art brings great depth and joy to our lives. If you came by her house you might find her working in clay, making soap, drawing or painting. She loves it all. Loving the outdoors and being moved by the beauty that surrounds her, Suzanne finds herself drawn to creeks and mountains especially in the wilderness. She says, “ I feel God’s presence in the mountains, my horses provide inspiration and study, and there is subject matter everywhere in nature.” Watercolor is her favorite medium. She loves how the paint moves and it suits her desire to create feeling and emotion. Color, shape and design are important to her as she paints. Suzanne can be reached at 503-598-6462 or susbirch@sisqtel.net.