Susan began learning clay sculptural techniques while working with various artists in their private studios in Los Angeles California. Falling in love with the process, she began to explore sculpting in stone at Santa Monica College in Southern California. She has begun casting her pieces in Bronze for exhibition in various art shows and galleries.

 

When working in stone, Susan sculpts the old fashioned way, with hand and chisel, file and sandpaper. Working the stone in this manner keeps her connected to her inspiration. Her stone and clay sculptures seek to capture her feelings and contemplations in tangible form, expressing the beauty of imperfection and the paradox of truth.

 

Susan's paintings and mixed media works are usually an exercise in stream of consciousness. A way to express and release her thoughts and feelings into color and shape creating a tangible piece of work.

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Susan also loves to travel and engage people while learning about their culture. Impressed with the unique visuals of global diversity, she captures as much as she can with her camera. Susan is willing and able to paint most of her photographs if a commission is ordered.

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Susan is an Italian American. Her first visit to Italy was in 2012 where she discovered a missing piece of herself she never knew was missing. She imparts her sculptures with Italian names to bless and thank her heritage for the inspiration.

 

Susan also works as an actress in TV, film, and theater. She has appeared in NCIS, Castle and Bold & The Beautiful. Susan voices the starring role of Dr. Gina Atwater in the Marvel animated feature film Doctor Strange which is currently streaming on Netflix. Premiering in Winter 2019, Susan is also featured in the star studded animated feature film Arctic Dogs and the new Podcast Deadbeats. 

 

If you play video games you may have heard Susan voicing various animated characters in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Hitman 5: Absolution, Grand Theft Auto and The Sinking City. Additionally, her voice talents are often utilized in TV and Radio commercials and can be heard nationwide.

 

Thank you for visiting.

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