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Sue was one of the first employees of the gallery, starting way back in 1998. She has studied Art at Hussian, Tyler, Temple University and has her BFA in Fine Art from Messiah University. She also has a CPF in Framing. Susan grew up close to the gallery and even married her HS sweetheart. When not at the gallery, Susan is busy in her home Art studio. To the right in her studio you will find her elbow deep creating collages and mixed media artwork, and painting with Encaustic and Cold Wax & Oil. To the left of her studio is something a little unusual. It’s a voiceover recording booth where you can find her being a 5 year old unicorn, mob boss fairy, or crazy grandma in animations, podcasts and video games.
Needless to say -she is never bored.
Originally self taught, her instinctual approach was first refined at the
Wayne Art Center. Later, she attended the Pennsylvania Academy Of The
Fine Arts, where she focused on oil painting and graduated in 1978.
Her most enduring influences are personal - formative mentors
Ms Trantner and Bruce Samuelson, and her current instructor Teresa DeSeve,
under whom she is studying pastel.
Teresa has devoted her life not only to her own work, but to encouraging the artistic
expression of others. For the last 10 years, she has served as the portfolio co-chair ofArt Goes To School Of The Delaware Valley, a program that visits elementary schools and fosters genuine appreciation for the arts.She has worked at the gallery for over 20 years. When not at the gallery, Teresa likes to spend her time taking walks and as she puts it “Swilling in the geo”, where she finds inspiration for her artwork. Teresa’s main love however is portraiture.
Rather than seek an exact likeness, she finds her joy in capturing the sitters personality.
Chrysta is the newest member of the gallery and has been with us for the last 5 years. She has a BFA in illustration and graphic design at Moore College of Art.
When not at the gallery, she is in her studio where she creates mixed media art and paints. Her love of mixed media comes from the freedom to use anything to create the images she dreams up.
If she's not at the gallery or in her studio, she can be found running around with her 2 year old son and rescue dogs. Going on adventures with her family is her biggest inspiration for her artwork.
You can follow her at:
Instagram: @Chrysta_Hooper
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