Susan Wester Perez

I am proud to say that I am entering into my 3rd year of being a professional artist. Making paintings is an enjoyable way to spend time and I look forward to seeing where my art takes me. Things that are nurtured grow, and I am grateful to be growing in my artistic journey. Thank you Jerry (and covid).

As the year begins, I continue painting themes that interest me. Churches are being added. I am drawn to their architecture, especially the mission style ones with their sturdy walls and simple lines. Churches are the embodiment of the human condition, with all it's contradictions. To me they are physical symbols of the eternal battle of good vs. evil.

Birds are showing up in my work a lot. My partner Jerry is a photographer and bird enthusiast and apparently that is rubbing off on me. We take a lot of trips around our corner of the southwest U.S. to take photos and gather inspiration. We return feeling renewed in spirit and ready to work.

Thank you for visiting my website. My work can be found locally at "El Paso's Finest" in downtown El Paso, and at the "Ysleta Mission Gift Shop" on the mission trail. Also you can find me at local festivals in Las Cruces and El Paso. Follow me on instagram @susanwesterperez.