Suzanne has been a creator since the early days of mud pies and grass soups made in rainwater. She painted, colored, and played — and that spirit of exploration never left her.

She began her ministry in her early 20s, earning a Master of Education from Mississippi College and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, with post-graduate coursework in bereavement care and chaplaincy. Since 2003, she has facilitated bereavement groups, mindfulness retreats, and studio gatherings for young adult cancer survivors, healthcare staff, faith communities, and beyond.

After nearly six years of pastoral ministry in a local congregation, a call to the heart led her to create a space entirely her own closer to where she lives — Studio H at Artisan Hill in Richmond, Virginia — where she welcomes folks into the home of her art.

When she gave herself permission to trust her intuition and work in the materials she loved most — watercolor, ink, and pencil — her art found its roots. And when she began sharing it openly, something unexpected happened: people told her she had made pieces for them. That the image or message had spoken to them in a particular way. She believes that's part of the art making itself. We become co-creators as you witness the work of my hands.