Observations: Woodlands. This exhibition at the Duthie Gallery is a return from figurative work to exploring trees and vegetation, often finding a beauty in things that are overlooked or dismissed. I hope to counteract that with these mixed media paintings. I am always happy to be exhibited
Read more →Some more images from my recent exhibition. Wonderful memories! Many thanks again to all who made this possible, and a special thank you to my staunchest supporter and friend, my husband Michael Whitfield.
Read more →Susan Benson RCA shares slides and stories from a 50 year career in stage and costume design in theatre, ballet and opera. Enjoy viewing her portrait paintings in the main hall and an exhibit of her costume and set design on the main stage at Mahon Hall.
Read more →Another review! This is so gratifying and exciting.
Read more →For more on this story, see the March 28, 2018 issue of the Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper.
Read more →A small selection of images from my opening night. It was a great success! Thanks to all who have supported me in this venture. It has been one of the most challenging and meaningful things I have done. (Click on any image to see a slide show.)
Read more →Susan Benson RCA shares slides and stories from a 50 year career in stage and costume design in theatre, ballet and opera. Enjoy viewing her portrait paintings in the main hall and an exhibit of her costume and set design on the main stage at Mahon Hall.
Read more →Friday, March 30 – Sunday, April 8, 2018 Announcement from the Salt Spring Island Arts Council Susan Benson, RCA Portrait of an Island is an exhibition of more than 150 portraits in oil of people who call Salt Spring island home. Susan Benson was originally inspired by
Read more →I would like to inform you that the book ‘Portrait of an Island’ designed by Lynne York is now available through Salt Spring Books, Black Sheep Books, Dragonfly Art Supplies and the Salt Spring Arts Council and may also be obtained through Amazon books. The book shows
Read more →I am pleased to announce the publication of my book, a souvenir–catalogue to accompany my new exhibition of oil portraits of Salt Spring Island folk. Called, like the exhibition, Portrait of an Island, the book is a generous sampling of works from the exhibition, all full-page and in
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