Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Susan Lampinen began exploring art at an early age. The rugged northern landscape fueled a need in Sue to represent its beauty through her art. Her interest in nature led to a degree in environmental science while she continued to express herself through painting and drawing.

   In 1990, after working in the environmental field for several years, Sue's part-time interest in art became a full-time profession. She opened Lampinen Fine Art and Custom Framing, her own gallery and studio in Sudbury in 1995. Since then, Sue has won the distinction of being selected as one of the Master Pastel Painters of the World showcased in International Artist magazine and she has had a feature article in The Pastel Journal. She has also had artwork chosen to be part of the Ducks Unlimited Canada National Art Portfolio, and the prestigious Birds in Art Exhibition. Sue is an elected member of both the Pastel Society of Canada and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and one of her watercolour paintings is part of the Watercolour Society's Diploma Collection in Brampton, Ontario.

   This award-winning artist and instructor exhibits annually in Northern Ontario juried shows that include the La Cloche Art Show and the Sudbury Studio Tour. Sue has held many successful solo exhibitions as well as biennial exhibitions with Nature in Art: 3 Visions, an art group formed along with other prominent local artists Debra-Lynn Ireland and Cheryl Battistelli. Sue exhibits annually at the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival near Peterborough.

   When not working at her studio and gallery, Sue spends her time sketching and finding inspiration in Northern Ontario's Wilderness. She creates evocative landscapes in graphite, pastel and transparent watercolour, while exploring the nuances of these versatile media. She is especially inspired to capture those fleeting moments of the serene beauty of winter and its accompanying wildlife.

   Over the years, Sue has studied with such notable artists as Dwayne Harty, Zoltan Szabo, Brian Atyeo and Jack Reid. An artistic occupation consists of a lifelong learning process and it is this evolution that continues to keep her journey compelling.
"In painting what inspires me, I hope to evoke a kindred emotion in others."

For information on originals or limited edition reproductions and giclees
contact Sue at; Lampinen Fine Art and Custom Framing
1350 Regent St., S.
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 3Z3 Canada
(705) 522-8068
http://susanlampinen.scarf.ca/