Susan Wester Perez

Hola from Scenic Drive in El Paso, Texas!

Its 2025 and a lot of crazy shit is happening. The world as I know it is becoming unrecognizable. I have paused my series, "Desert Blooms" for now. I have taken a step away from my beloved watercolors, with their whispers of color, and a step toward the intensity of acrylic paints. The bold colors are saturated and louder and at this place and time, I need my artwork to be heard, at least before they silence all the artists.

I am also introducing a new Gallery, "Bas Relief," to the website. It is a simple technique where an object protrudes slighlty from a flat background. Bas relief dates back to prehistoric times where it can be found in cave paintings, but it really had it's heyday in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome, and Greece. It was often used to decorate and enhance the architecture of the day.

For me, it started with the flowers; hand-held bouquets, flowers in Frida's hair, flowers on a mountain, a vase. Then it was her earrings, then masks and faces. I am exploring all the ways I can use it for my art and I am excited to see where it takes me. That little 1/2 of a dimension is everything!

My work can be found at these local stores, check them out, each one is unique in its own way and I am so grateful for their support:

"El Paso's Finest" 314 North Mesa St. (in downtown El Paso).

"The Ysleta Mission Gift Shop" 131 S Zaragoza Rd. (on the Mission Trail).

"The Art Soup Collective" @ Placita Santa Fe, 5034 Doniphan Dr. (Westside of town).

I also do local festivals and fairs so please follow me on Instagram @susanwesterperez to see where I will be next.

Have a question for me? Send me a message with all the details and I'll get back to you soon. Thank you for visiting.