IN-DEPTH
Choosing and living with an original.
An original artwork is the actual painting that Susanne has created by hand. Each work is unique, signed, and has its own interplay of color, texture, movement, and stillness. Susanne primarily creates non-figurative abstract art on canvas. This means that the painting does not need to depict a specific subject. Instead, colors, forms, layers, and contrasts carry the expression, allowing you as the viewer to find your own interpretation. For Susanne, that freedom is essential: the same painting can evoke different associations in different people and continue to change as the light, the room, and everyday life around the work change.
Susanne’s path to painting became particularly important after a riding accident that changed her life. She describes how she spent a long time seeking courses and training to find the expression she was looking for, but that something only fell into place when she dared to let go of expectations and trust her own instincts more. She also remembers an abstract painting from her childhood home, an explosion of colors that made a strong impression. Today, the same fascination with color’s ability to create joy, energy, calm, and movement continues to recur. The process often begins with a choice of colors and canvas size. From there, intuition and inner exploration guide the way toward a finished original.
When choosing art for a home, you do not need to begin by asking whether the painting matches the sofa or wall color exactly. A striking original can serve as the starting point that shapes the rest of the room. At the same time, proportions are important. A large wall can accommodate a larger work that creates a clear focal point, while a smaller painting can offer a more concentrated expression. Consider the distance from the furniture, how much space the painting has around it, and how the light falls during different parts of the day. The catalog includes works in many formats, from smaller paintings to large canvases, allowing you to compare both color palettes and sizes before making your decision.
On each product page, you can see the work’s title, dimensions, price, status, and images. If an original is marked as sold, it is no longer available for purchase, but it remains in the archive as inspiration. The archive is also useful if you want to describe the direction, color, or mood you like when requesting a commissioned piece. If you find an available work that feels right, you can open the product for more information and use the shop’s checkout process. Susanne can also help if you would like to discuss framing a selected painting; on the previous website, she offered this assistance upon request.
Original art differs from Fine Art Print because the original is the only hand-painted piece. Fine Art Print is instead based on selected motifs and makes it possible to live with Susanne’s visual world in other formats. Both can be the right choice, but the experience is different. If you are looking for the physical surface, the brushstrokes, the texture, and the knowledge that this particular piece is the only one, an original is the natural choice. If you have primarily fallen for a particular motif, Fine Art Print may be an option. You can also contact Susanne if you would like to discuss a personal commission tailored to your room, dimensions, and preferred color palette.