Susan Mericle

I discovered the joy and healing properties of nature and art at an early age. Exploring wilderness with my brothers and sisters as a child along with extensive travel created a deep soul connection to the land. I have always had a passion for the arts. It has been one of my spiritual practices. The Native American philosophy of walking in beauty resonates with the path I want to walk on this grand adventure.

For more than four decades I was an art therapist. My work utilized the process of creating to help traumatized individuals heal. In this next chapter of my life I am using the rejuvenating power of beauty in new ways. Most of my work is completed in a studio using a combination of plein air sketches, photos and memory. Long walks with my dogs and camping trips provide inspiration for my art. All paintings are completed in acrylic. My work is currently on display at Buchanan Art Gallery in Buchanan Dam Texas.