Susan Watkins
Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator
I am an artist living and loving life in Alaska. There is natural beauty to paint at every turn. Over thirty years of painting I have produced canvases and murals to grace the homes, businesses, and institutes of many. Much of my work is representational landscape, but I have a wide range of subjects. My husband and I have traveled extensively and our life experiences have greatly influenced my work. I also have a background in healthcare, and in the last twenty years became involved with painting murals for healthcare facilities large and small. I believe healthcare, well-being and art have a strong relationship. I love the freedom of a large wall and have been fortunate to paint largescale murals for backdrops and dioramas for national outdoor retail stores and the National Wonders of Wildlife Museum. My passion has always been to bring the outdoors in, to encourage its exploration and appreciation and to share it with those that cannot experience it physically. My inspiration comes from extensive hiking, and back-packing in the wilderness with my easel and dog.
I have been so impressed with the quality and diversity of art and dedication of our community of artists here on the Peninsula. I am pleased to be recently given a place on the PAG board. We have great things happening here and on our horizon.
swatkins@art-i-fects.com