Meet the Instructor: Susan Woolgar
From mountain scenes to prairie skies, agricultural fields and creeks to forested foothills, Susan Woolgar’s deftly rendered pastel scenes beautifully capture Alberta’s varied landscapes.
“It’s all about the light. I try to capture a sense of atmosphere or quality of the day. They are meant to be suggestive — to capture a moment and capture some light and texture in an environment.”
On the Blindman by Susan Woolgar, Pastel on paper
Susan Woolgar was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and raised in Calgary. Graduating from the Alberta College of Art in 1977, Susan embarked on a career in visual communications, working and freelancing for advertising firms in Calgary.
Once Susan found herself immersed in Calgary’s fine art community, she soon realized she wanted to focus on creating her own art as a career. Susan draws inspiration from nature and is influenced by the variety of landscapes found here in Canada.
Spring Willow by Susan Woolgar, Pastel on paper
In addition to creating her own work, Susan is also an exceptional art instructor. With decades of experience teaching adult art classes throughout Alberta and BC, Susan has the ability to break down her process in a way that makes it seem simple. Through mesmerizing demonstrations and student exercises, Susan helps participants understand the elements of art and design while mastering new materials.
Read a full profile of Susan Woolgar from The Red Deer Advocate: https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/entertainment/its-all-about-light/
Join Susan and the Hat Art Club this winter for an introduction to the exciting medium of pastels.