Susi Schuele
Carpentersville, IL
Susi Schuele is primarily a watercolor abstract landscape painter. She is also an artisan and graphic designer who creates in many other mediums and forms.
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Susi Schuele is an award-winning abstract artist known for her luminous watercolor landscapes that weave together color, texture, and emotion. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, she now makes her home in Pingree Grove, Illinois with her husband, Chuck, and their two beloved dogs, Stardust and Luna—constant companions and creative partners in her studio life.
After a long career in technology, graphic design, and web design, Susi followed her true calling in 2015, devoting herself to painting. Her work is deeply influenced by music, scripture, and personal experiences, each piece telling a story through layers of gestural abstraction. Alongside her paintings, she explores creativity through handmade cards, prints, fiber art, and digital design.
Beyond the studio, Susi enjoys discovering the stories behind antiques and family heirlooms, a pursuit that enriches her appreciation of history and artistry. She shares her diverse passions through her online shops and continues to welcome commissions and collaborations.
Her art has been exhibited, collected, and celebrated by those who find resonance in her ability to blend visual expression with lyrical inspiration. Whether through a painting, a handcrafted piece, or a digital design, Susi’s goal is always the same: to create meaningful connections between art and memory.
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Artist Statement
I am an empath, and while words may fall short of capturing the full essence of my art, stories never do. My work takes shape through abstract landscape paintings, each piece inspired by life experiences, imagination, scripture, music, and the words that move me most.
Gestural abstraction is my chosen language—it allows me to paint with freedom and release. Pools of color and texture flow together, offering a sense of calm that counters my own high anxiety. My process is rooted in minimalism: I scrape pigment across dry paper, then let water, brushes, palette knives, or even air transform it into something alive and unexpected.
For me, abstract art is a bridge—connecting my story to yours. The colors carry primary emotions, while music and carefully chosen song titles deepen their resonance. Each painting is meant to stir memory, emotion, and reflection—so that every time you return to the work, it speaks to both your mind and your heart in a new way.