Susan Helen Strok
As a classically trained artist, I love to draw and colored pencil employs that skill. Building complicated, translucent color through layering creates the most intense, vibrant hues. It is a medium of great nuance and possibility, particularly effective in rendering the subtleties of the human face. My favorite surfaces are pastelbord and black paper. Subject matter ranges from figurative realism to portraiture. I can't resist beautiful objects and nature, but I am most drawn to the human form where l enjoy introducing a twist of magic, metaphor and mystery.
Susan Helen Strok
Visit my website at www.paintedpencil.com
All images property of the Artist. copyright Susan Helen Strok 2009
"Autumn Overture"
"Matters of Importance"
"The Green Whistle"
"Preening"
"Cherry Cocktail"
"Purple Rain"
"Taz Portrait"
