Artist's Statement

Whether working in oils or pastel, my style is painterly. My work has been described as “loose realism with the touch of a colourist”. I paint with unapologetic brush strokes to emote energy and mood. I want viewers to be captured by the bold use of colour, then pulled in to the subtle details within the painting. As a master pastelist, I am always pushing the traditional boundaries of the medium, extending the frontiers both in subject matter and application. When you look at my paintings, I want you to know that I connected with it, that my hand was there, and that I was present and vital in the moment.

Susan Typert is an award-winning artist who works from her studio in Whitby, Ontario. Susan holds Master Pastelist status in the Pastel Artists of Canada.

Juried Shows

Spring 2022 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Whiskey in a Teacup - Third Place Winner

54th Oshawa Art Association Annual Juried Show  

• White Bag, Red Apples - First Place Still Life Category

Fall 2021 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Burst of Spring 
• Green Carnations
• Warm Huddle

Spring 2020 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Helen of Florina - Second Place Winner
• Girl in the Green Coat

Fall 2019 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Hot Day in the Lavender Field - Honorable Mention
• Cool as a Cucumber
• Alec, A Study in Contemplation

Spring 2019 Annual Juried Show Oshawa Art Association

• Alec, A Study in Contemplation - First Place in Portrait Category

Fall 2018 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• The Cat Diet
• Flower Store Bouquet
• Trail Dog

Spring 2018 Annual Juried Show Pastels Artist of Canada

• Girl in Jim's Pizzeria
• Blooming Hot Tea

Spring 2017 Annual Juried Show Pastels Artist of Canada

• Microbrewery Series - A Mighty Roar
• Microbrewery Series - The Pour

Fall 2017 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Microbrewery Series - Open Mic Night
• First Draw

2016 Annual Juried Show Pastel Artists of Canada

• Two Birches - Second Place Winner

Upcoming Exhibitions

Scugog Arts
Solo Show - The Power of Colour

• March 2023

Scugog Council for the Arts Gallery
175B Queen St, Port Perry
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Exhibitions

Solo Show
Life Unfolding - The Power of Pastel

• February 2 - 23, 2019

Scugog Council for the Arts Gallery
181 Perry Street 
Port Perry, ON
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Member/Group Shows

2022 Gallery 121
Guest Artist
48 Bridge St., E, Belleville ON

2022 Arts on Main Gallery
Guest Artist
223 Main Street, Picton ON

2018 Equine, Bovine, Ovine
Group show at Scugog Council for the Arts

• Three Amigos, Pastel
• Barnyard Gossip, Pastel
• Big Brother, Pastel
• Horse Study, Pastel
• Hello There, Pastel

2017 Drawing for Art,
Station Gallery Fundraising Event

• Heberdown Winter Trees, Pastel

2016 Pastel Artists Canada 
Member Show

• Tremblant Rock Cuts, Pastel