Portfolio

Susie Garland’s artwork is rooted in storytelling, texture, and intuition. A lifelong creative, her journey began in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where childhood inspiration and community support planted the first seeds of her artistic voice. Over the years—as a graphic designer, educator, and expressive arts facilitator—Susie has continued to evolve, bringing layered meaning and emotional resonance to her work.

Her portfolio blends mixed media, collage, paint, and found materials to create vibrant, textured compositions. Whether exploring joyful abstract forms or intricate symbolism, her pieces invite viewers to slow down and connect—both to the art and to themselves. Themes of growth, memory, and spiritual discovery appear throughout, often woven with tactile elements like lace, thread, or fragments of text.

Susie’s work reflects her belief that creativity is a process of uncovering, healing, and honoring where we come from. Her style is deeply personal yet universally inviting—each piece an echo of her Midwest roots, her years of teaching, and her ongoing desire to spark meaning through mark making.