In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan interviews Susan, an award-winning fine artist and studio painter at the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, Virginia. Susan shares her artistic journey, from childhood influences by her artist mother to pursuing graphic design at Radford University, followed by 20 years in medical transcription before returning to art. She discusses her vibrant, impressionistic painting style, love of oils and acrylics, and passion for pottery and mosaics. Susan also reflects on a recent workshop in Yorkshire and her new painting classes at the Bower Center.