susan tyler
Centerville, Texas
I live with my partner on 40 acres of beautiful rolling savannah near Centerville, Texas.
Message
Five Galveston women and I bought this property (Cuvee) as a weekend getaway and hurricane refuge. We were all from the medical field. We all had dogs. At first we embraced the work of sculpting Cuvee into the prefect getaway. But as the months and years dragged on, one by one dropped off, finding the commitment too much. In the end I was the only one left standing.
I decided that rather than leave Cuvee, I would sell my Gallery on Postoffice Street in Galveston and open a studio/gallery up here in the woods. It was not an easy decision. I love Galveston, the culture, the history, the marine atmosphere, the artist community and of course my friends. I will never completely leave Galveston. On the other hand...I am exquisitely happy living up here with my partner Dee and our furry creatures.
I tell you so much about the land because Cuvee's influence is a big part of what gives me the mental space to create and paint. I don't create well when I am tired or anxious about something. Meditation helps my head space, but a huge part of it is this beautiful gift of Cuvee. Thank you Madeline.
Susan Tyler Resume
Education:
Sam Houston State College 1967-1970—majored in art
St Thomas University 1975-1978-Bachelor of Nursing
University of Texas 1996-1997-Masters of Nursing
State of Texas Certification- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 1997
Work History:
St Joseph Hospital 1978-1994
Memorial Southwest Hospital 1994-1998
University of Texas Medical Branch 1998-2011
Galleries, Recognition & Display Settings:
G Lee Gallery, Galveston- 2019 to present
Tyler Studio Galveston Art Gallery -2013-2017
SWAN - 2017
The Stem, Centerville Texas- 2013- 2017
Community Bank, Centerville, Texas- 2018- 2020
First United Methodist Church, Centerville, Texas 2019 to present
The Pharm, Buffalo Texas 2015 - 2019
George Lee Gallery Galveston, Plein aire 2015
Centerville Public Works-the Deer Project 2018 to present
Tyler Studio recognized for Art contribution by Galveston Art League- 2016
CASA Bryon Texas- one women show 2018
CASA Bryon Texas- one women show 2019
SWAN Best in Show-2020
SWAN Honorable Mention-2022
Black Wolf Ranch, St. Ignatius, Montana- 2022- present
904 Gallery, Buffalo, Texas 2023 to present
On-Line Galleries:
FASO
Fine Art America
Artwork Archive
Affiliations:
American Women Artists
Oil Painters of America
Galveston Art League
Centerville Arts Commission, 2015- present, Board member and past president
Last updated: 2023
Statement
I am not alone in feeling that art is the very heart and soul of who I am. I retired from the medical field back in 2011. At that time I was able to devote all my energy to painting. I work in graphite, watercolor, casein, gouache, acrylic, but my favorite medium is oil. Oil is a wonderful rich, luxurious medium.
I paint to create a mood interpreting the wonders of Mother Nature: The chiaroscuro effect of a brilliant sun creating intense shadows, Fog that creeps into the harbor bringing a hush to the scene, Nocturnal and dusk scenes are always fun to create soft subtle mood or a mystery of the imagination.
Back in the 60s, I studied at Sam Houston with instructors: Harry Aschem, Stanley Lee, Charles Pebworth and Lois Streeter. Harry Aschem had a big influence on my early painting. As a student I worked for him, painting his backgrounds on the huge battleship paintings that hung on all of the Flagship Hotel's floors. Unfortunately the Flagship pier was destroyed by multiple hurricanes. Sorrowfully all of his paintings were lost too.
I currently sell my work for 2.75/sq inch. If the a piece needs to be mailed within the continental USA, the charge ranges for $35-75 depending on the location. I also work with clients to paint commissions. There is a 20% downpayment for all commissions.