ABOUT

Susan Lobb Porter

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places…”

-Camille Pissarro

Hello, I’m Susan — abstract painter, blogger, and teacher. I’m based in the Pacific Northwest, where I create layered works in oils, acrylics, collage, and digital mixed media. My inspiration comes from the overlooked details of life — colors, textures, shadows, and patterns that most people pass by. For me, these ordinary miracles are where beauty lives.

Through paint and digital layering, I translate those moments into works that carry both energy and stillness — pieces meant to spark recognition and wonder in you, the viewer. My hope is that my art doesn’t just stay in the studio, but finds its way into your life, onto your walls, and into the rhythm of your days.

I share weekly blog posts and creative prompts at Courting the Muse, where you can join me in the practice of noticing. You can also find me on Instagram @slporter_fineart.

Scroll down for videos of my process in action — because watching the layers build is half the fun.