"Trails and Tails" Featuring Artwork by Susan Swapp

Gallery North announces its April featured exhibit: “Trails and Tails.” Featured artist Susan Swapp paints natural scenes and animals from her travels. The artist recreates many of the trails she has experienced and the animals she has encountered along the way.

Swapp’s art education began with the Art Instruction School of Minneapolis. She is continually honing her skills through area workshops and classes. Sue grew up in the Pacific Northwest and she has a deep appreciation of nature and the animal life of the area. Hiking in the Cascades and travels throughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Midway Island have given the artist inspiration for her work.

Unlike many artists who specialize in only one medium, Swapp is highly skilled in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor and bases her choice of medium on her subject. “I often choose oil or acrylic paint for the details of birds and animals,” explains Swapp. “And I like the transparency of acrylic or watercolor to capture the glow in floral paintings.” She adds, “But for landscapes pastel is my favorite medium.”

Swapp currently teaches pastel in Ocean Shores, WA. The artist is a member of Gallery North, and she has work in several galleries and businesses throughout the state. Her work is published in the 2nd edition of the book, Artists of the West. Susan Swapp invites you to come on a walk with her through her art. Refresh a memory of a special trail of yours, or perhaps become inspired to begin a new adventure. This exhibit runs through April 30.

Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist during the receptions this month at Gallery North:
Artist’s Reception: April 12, from 1 PM to 4PM
Edmonds Art Walk: April 16 from 5 PM to 8 PM

About Gallery North: In operation for more than 50 years, Gallery North is one of the longest running artists’ cooperative galleries in the nation. It continues its mission to promote and sell local art in the heart of beautiful downtown Edmonds. Open seven days a week, Gallery North is located at 401 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington. For further information, please visit the Gallery North website at www.GalleryNorthEdmonds.com or contact Gallery North at 425-774-0946.