To pay for college and support herself, Sue worked seasonally for the Alaska Railroad as a freight handler and later as an equipment operator for the State of Alaska. During the off-season, she painted and sold her artwork at several galleries in Alaska. Her paintings were initially inspired by the boreal forest environment of her northern home and the diverse wildlife of Alaska's wilderness. In the early 2000s, Sue began traveling outside of Alaska to explore new regions and gain more exposure for her artwork. Eventually, she settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she established a second home and studio. In 2009, Sue started working on a new series of paintings called "Desert Garden," which was inspired by the wide variety of botanicals found in the Sonoran Desert Region. Currently, Sue maintains a home-based art studio in Phoenix, Arizona, and Poulsbo, Washington, and resides and works seasonally in each location.

My artwork is a testament to the beauty and magic of nature, and my unwavering belief in the importance of staying connected to it. Through the visual elements that nature provides us, I find infinite inspiration to create artwork that touches the hearts of others.

Each painting begins with a rough pencil sketch on canvas. This sketch serves as the foundation for the final composition, which I bring to life by applying acrylic paint. By selectively incorporating new emerging ideas while staying true to the original concept, I create a work of art that is both thought-provoking and visually stunning.

Join me as I explore the power of the beauty of nature through my unique artistic process.