Ideas & Inspiration

Canadian abstract artist Susannah Bleasby painting in her studio

Beyond the landscapes, my abstract life

Nothing is more essential to my art practice than the countless hours I spend mucking around with paint. And after logging time with a brush in my hand, searching for...

Beyond the landscapes, my abstract life

Nothing is more essential to my art practice than the countless hours I spend mucking around with paint. And after logging time with a brush in my hand, searching for...

Canadian abstract artist Susannah Bleasby in her Hamilton Ontario art studio

What's in a name?

A classic 'chicken or the egg' scenario as to how a painting is named. It's something I'm often asked about and a question that doesn't have an easy answer. I hope...

What's in a name?

A classic 'chicken or the egg' scenario as to how a painting is named. It's something I'm often asked about and a question that doesn't have an easy answer. I hope...

Collection of artist brushes

Tools of the trade: Brushes!

The three key ingredients for my work (time and ideas notwithstanding) are canvas, paint and loads and loads of brushes of all shapes and sizes. From expensive natural hog hair...

Tools of the trade: Brushes!

The three key ingredients for my work (time and ideas notwithstanding) are canvas, paint and loads and loads of brushes of all shapes and sizes. From expensive natural hog hair...

Susannah Bee colourful abstract landscape painting inspiration

Finding inspiration in colour

Inspiration is everywhere.  For me, it starts with a moment when something that catches my attention and excites the creative spirit within me. When I feel the thrill of a new impulse, I...

Finding inspiration in colour

Inspiration is everywhere.  For me, it starts with a moment when something that catches my attention and excites the creative spirit within me. When I feel the thrill of a new impulse, I...

Susannah Bee fine art print in glassine paper ready for packaging

Packaging prints! (behind the scenes)

Fine Art Prints are delicate and it’s important to minimize handling, so my packaging needs to reflect that. I've done a lot of research and experimentation to figure out how...

Packaging prints! (behind the scenes)

Fine Art Prints are delicate and it’s important to minimize handling, so my packaging needs to reflect that. I've done a lot of research and experimentation to figure out how...

colorful paintbrushes in susannah bleasby's art studio

My artist journey - Splattered in colour

My artist journey from illustrations to abstracts breathtaking landscapes, exploring color and emotion to find my voice and share my passion for art.

My artist journey - Splattered in colour

My artist journey from illustrations to abstracts breathtaking landscapes, exploring color and emotion to find my voice and share my passion for art.