Susan was born 1954 in San Jose, California.  Susan was always interested in art, usually top rated in all Art Classes.  She started winning contests at the young age of 14. Winning the Bank of America Award for a 3 dimensional piece that she did.

    Her mother supported her throughout her career providing funds for Art Instruction from well known Artists;  Sam Weeks, Edgardo Garcia, Walfrido Garcia, and others.  She apprenticed for Edguardo Garcia in Hawaii for 5 years and studied under him for many years.  She studied Art at the highly recognized Brooks College of Long Beach, Ca earning her Bachelors Degree in Art.

    Susan started teaching adults in 1992 at the Ben Franklin Stores in Hawaii and later in 1999 at Michaels Art Stores in Sacramento, Ca and surrounding area. She taught in Florida at the Michaels Art Stores and Hobbby Lobbys and also gave private lessons at her home.

    Her Career as an Artist started at the age of 17. Her first Art Show was in San Francisco, Ca. with her mother, that also found an interest in Art.  They both showed their art at many outdoor shows in the Bay Area  and won numerous awards.

    Susan currently is located in Florida where she spends her time painting in her studio and demonstrating at local Art Clubs. 

    Her love of art prompted her to support other Artists by opening the Wolding Fine Art Gallery in 2003. Closed in 2011 with hopes to reopen in the future.

    Susan is known for her paintings of above and below water scenes with sea creatures that have personalities.  She also enjoys Plein Aire painting on location of famous spots and old buildings.  She finds all animals fasinating and if they pose for her, she’ll paint them.