My style is expressive abstraction and what sets it apart from others is that I strive to suggest.  I don’t tell the whole story.  I leave it open-ended so you can connect with my paintings on a level that is meaningful to you.  I’m delighted and inspired by the personal stories that people attach to my paintings. 

In addition to painting, I am also a poet. Many of my poems are inspired by my paintings and often developed as I paint. My creative process of representing a feeling or mood in visual images and in rhyming words is very similar.

Bio

Susan Lackey developed a strong foundation for the arts in her youth.  Her father was an oil painter and supported her interest with materials, classes, and as a role model.  She majored in art at East Carolina University and has studied under many nationally known artists including Gerald Brommer, Alex Powers, Pat Dews, and Linda Baker.  Susan is originally from Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Albemarle, NC.  

Susan is the recipient of the 2018 Regional Area Project Grant, sponsored by the NC Arts Council, 10 area county Arts Councils, and the Blumenthal Endowment.  She’s a Signature Member of the Watercolor Society of NC and has won numerous awards for her paintings.  Her work has been shown at the various local, regional, and national exhibits and juried shows.  Susan’s work is frequently on display in area galleries and proudly hangs in both private and corporate collections.  Susan’s most current work can be found on this website and on Instagram @SusanLackeyArt.