All art is of it's time and I feel this now more than ever. I know I'm not alone when I say that the world is in an epic battle right now.

It's a good time to be reminded of resiliency. Like the sharp spiny cactus produces a flower. Nature always has a lesson to teach.

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."said Martin Luther King, Jr.

I try to remember this as we go through a metaphoric dark tunnel of madness. Just remember to focus on that growing speck of light in the distance and not on the walls closing in.

And the desert still explodes into color every Spring.

We need more art more nature more love.

With love, from El Paso, Texas
Susan 2026

I do local and regional festivals periodically throughout the year. Follow me on instagram @susanwesterperez for all the latest. I also take commissioned jobs as time permits. My work can be found at these local galleries too, so please 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).