Susan Stoll

Susan Stoll is attracted to the close-up observation of nature, exploring the vast array and intricacies of pattern and color. Many of her pieces showcase botanical images. She hopes viewers will be drawn to the beauty, not only captured in her works, but that which is all around them. 

Susan has loved art and photography for as long as she can remember. Her interest in the arts is at the core of her being. She sees the world with an artistic eye that was influenced by many art instructors, including Wayne Thiebaud, who taught her more than just the basics of color, composition, light, and space; she learned the importance of understanding her subject matter. Susan shared her love of nature and creative expression for many years as a Montessori teacher and art teacher. She co-wrote and implemented a grant that was used to launch a school art program that introduced various techniques and mediums to students from Kindergarten through sixth grade. She also volunteered and taught art to homeless students at Mustard Seed School. The value of observing and understanding nature, as seen through a young child’s exploration and creativity, opens up a world of wonder and hope. Photography and painting for Susan is a passion, a way of seeing and sharing the world’s beauty.